nder the coaching of Bob Fires, the 1987-88 Lady Jackets experienced one oftheir best seasons. The 13-14 record was posted through extensive effort, hard-work, and determination. With the loss of two key starters during Christmas break followed by numerous injuries, including the loss ofJunior Chris Friesen to back trouble,the Lady Jackets were forced to dig down deep. "I was very pleased with the outcome of our season," stated Coach Fires. "The team was forced to make many per- "When we play as a unit, not individuals, there aren't many teams we can'tkeep up with."-Crystal Patrick sonnel changes throughout the year. That's tough for any team, and I think we adjusted very well." The addition of transfer, Lynn Strickland and Tammy Mascari, and some fantastic plays by Joy Fagan, Kim Masters, Reba James,and the rest ofthe young team, the women were able to successfully complete the season. Thissuccess was evidenced by a 75-69 first-time-ever win over Defiance College and culminated in an 83-73 victory over the number one seed Mt. Vernon at the NCCAA Dictrict Playoffs. In this game, Crystal Patrick, a senior, scored a career high 28 points. This was perhaps the most intense game for the Lady Jackets. For Patrick, this game was, "the culmination of everything I wanted to accomplish." Individual players worked together as a team. She noted, "Our play against Mt. Vernon was exceptional. When we play as a unit, not individuals, there aren't many teams we can't keep up with." Earning honors for the Lady Jackets for the season were junior Lynn Strickland, WCC firstteam; junior Chris Friesen, WBCC second team; and senior Crystal Patrick, WBCC and NCCAA Honorable Mention. 1987-88 Women's Varsity Basketball. --Crystal Patrick, Joy Fagan,Sherry Neal,Dawn Phillips,Julie Britsch,Lynn Strickland, Andrea Doctor, Linda Bean, Kim Masters, Chris Friesen, Reba James, Tammy Mascari. Above-Signaling to the other jackets the play number, Crystal Patrick began to setup. Left-Rising abovethe threatofrejection, RebaJamesprepared to shoot. Below-Passing the ball clearly past her competitor, Crystal Patrick earned another assist Women's Basketball 189
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