1988 Gallimaufry

G i r l s ' B a s k e t b a l l ffi he girls basketball t eam, under t he coach i ng of Julie Freund, proved itself on the Varsity level with a 9-6 record for that season. The team started out strong, win– ning its first four games, but lost the fifth in a tough game against Joliet St. Francis. The team then suffered a frustrating loss to Piano, after returning from Christmas break. The girls were at a disadvantage to the other schools because of their inability to practice during Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. Getting back in shape within a few days was not always easy, and forced the girls to play below their potential in a few games. Continuing throughout the season, they lost by a scant three points against Oswe– go, and to an excellent Shab- bona team. However, the young Varsity team came out with an impressive record, and looked forward to the following year. The JV team was inexi, rienced in working togeth a disability shared with me of the IMSA teams. Only ti had gradually overcome t problem, as the players pr ticed continuously togeth with the IMSA spirit, though ending with a 3-11 cord, the players were i eager to continue and fi the next year. Amy Downey leaps for a sideline shot. Karen Beilsmith is dazed as the players collide for the ball. Amy Nopachai quickly charges past the defense to– wards the opponents' basket. 86 i * Sports