Coach Jeff and Mrs. Cheryl Crews. Jeff Crews is the Varsity Basketball Coach, Tournaments Director, and has won 28 straight district 31-4A Basketball Games. Undefeated 14-0, Two years in a row.	The dessert for the 2nd Place Varsity Cross-Country Champions, Chocolate Cake, Yum-yum.
The only Cross-Country Coach, Jeff Crews coaches Freshmen, Junior Varsity and the Varsity Cross-Country Teams. They won 1st, 3rd and 2nd Place, respectively in District 31-4A.	The Roster of Calallen High School finest Cross-Country Runners, Each division of boys placed at District. Fine Job!
The Dynamic Five "Freshmen Team" members who came to run and win First Place in 31-4A District. Congratulations!	Meet the left Bank of the Junior Varsity who placed 3rd in District 31-4A. Congratulations! Chase Brumfield outran the entire Junior Varsity Runners, as he captured the Gold.
The right bank of athletes. Keegan Ferguson played in three sports, Basketball, soccer, and cross-country. does well on all three, son of Mr. & Mrs. Dean and Joanne Ferguson.	Chase Brumfield wins the Gold at District 31-4A Junior Varsity Run. The opposition is nowhere in sight; they are still in the woods of Guth Park.
Good Junior Varsity Cross-Country Runner, Great smile, Chase Brumfield.	The Varsity Runners took 2nd Place in District 31-4A. Congratulations!
Another group of Varsity 2nd Place Champions.	Jordan Hills setting the pace during the CC Citigo Meet at Guth Park.
Arnold Garcia a fine runner, at present, he is running track. His time in the 800-meter Run is 2:01. Oustanding.	Another fine Wildcat who contributed to the Varsity Cross-Country 2nd Place finish -- Robert Castro.
Runner, Arnold Garcia wins a Cross-Country Award. Congratulations!	The Calallen High School Cross-Country Teams and Coach Jeff Crews. A good day, 1st for Freshmen, 3rd for Junior Varsity Team and 2nd for Varsity. Congratulations!

*****CALALLEN CROSS COUNTRY AND BOYS BASKETBALL BANQUET*****

Trustee Ralph Balko, and Dr. Arturo Almendarez, Superintendent of CISD.	Meet Mr. Curtis and Lauren Hills, parents of Jordan Hills, Cross Country and also, plays on the Varsity Soccer Team.
Mr George and Mrs. Sally Ruiz. George has worked in the CISD Mortor Vehicle Department for 28 years. He is the coordinator of the "Dare to Dream" Program.	Busdriver George "Barf" Ruiz, prior to T-45 Goshawk formation flight from NAS Kingsville. Naval appreciation for Dare to Dream and Pilot for a Day programs.
Meet Cross Country Runner and Varsity Soccer Member, Jordan Hills and his friend, Ms. Lacy Burkhart, Trainer and Statiscian.	Here is Senior Paul Bueno, varsity basketball, and his friend.
There is Willis Massey and friends.	The Moment of truth has arrived. President Randy Boone opens the 2005 Cross Country and Basketball Banquet.
Meet Cecil Cotten, his mom owns Cotten's BBQ. Cecil is a Calallen High School 1978 Graduate. Benny Perriraz and Lauren Barker-Hills were also of the Class of 1978. Cotten's BBQ, Highway 77, Robstown, TX.	The eat-all-you-can tray-full of good southern Bar-B-Que was delicious.
The Dessert was awesome -- Cake and Vanilla Ice Cream. Now, isn't that one beautiful cake? Thank you, Belinda Leal.

*****CALALLEN VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL*****

Coach Jeff Crews, two consecutive 14-0 district 31-4A Varsity Champions. That's 28 straight district games won. Congratulation Coach Jeff Crews, Outstanding coaching!
The Roster of District 31-4A Champions 14-0, 28-0 straight district games. Congratulations. District Champs in a repeat.	The last of the 2005 Wildcats, Dylan Brandt, Keegan Ferguson, and Will Paul, twice MVP, one Newcomer, and several other awards. Son of Matt and Susan Paul!
Meet the 28-0 (Two Year) Champions: #44 Neely Balko, #34 Donnie Moore, #33 Randall Boone, and #32 Josh Boyd...,	continuing, #25 Paul Bueno, #21 David Barber, #22 Gary Calaway, #15 Eddie Torres and #14 Chase Steward.
Award Winner: Wildcat Keegan Ferguson.	Chase Steward is also presented with an Award.
Gary Calaway, a good "scary" defemder receives a special award.	Paul Bueno is also a recipient of a special basketball award.
The last special basketball award goes to the talented basketball player, young Wildcat Will Paul. Congratulations to all Award Winners!	The dynamic trio have a few envelopes to pass out. (L-R) Neely Balko, Chase Steward, and Paul Bueno, members of the Class of 2005.
Mrs. Cheryl Crews is honored. She does quite a bit of work for the team. She is known as "Grandma" to the 2005 Baskeball Team.	Then, they mentioned Tony and Janet Reyes. As I approached I took their picture. Chase Steward #14 who must have set a new school record of Six (6) 3-pointer goals. Neely Balko #44, who was the most Consistent Defender all season. #25 Paul Bueno, Most improved on offense, he was consistent in shooting in the 17-27 point range.
#14 Chase Steward drills Six 3-pointer goals. Chase came to play against Gregory-Portland that day.	The last interview by Paul Bueno; the day the Calallen Wildcats socked it to the Flour Bluff Hornets.
#44 Neely Balko on a great defensive game against the Hornets. He drilled eight points that night.	Trainer Lauren Ruckstuhl is honored. Lauren during football Banquet was the Football Sweetheart. As far as the basketball team is concern, Lauren is also their Basketball Sweetheart.
George Ruiz is appreciated for all those times he drove the school bus to distant games. George Ruiz has recently started his 28th year as a Bus Driver at Calallen High School.
The dynamic trio gives their last gift to Coach Jeff Crews.	A happy coach. Who wouldn't be happy with back-to-back District Championships? 28 straight district games and an undefeated Coach. Keep it up, Coach Jeff Crews.
President Randy Boone also recognizes and give thanks to...,	Jimmy Boyd, a good photographers, dad of Josh Boyd, and married to Robin Boyd. Jimmy has produce those large photos on the wall, and photos on the basketball booklets that are handed out in basketball tournaments. A super job by photographer Jimmy Boyd.
Mrs. Joanne Ferguson ready to present some Booster Club Scholarships, she knew these young Wildcats in the 7th Grade.	Mrs. Ferguson makes a presentation to Neely Balko.
Joanne Ferguson presents Robert Castro with a Scholarship. Robert wants to study in the field of Orthodonics.	Randall Boone is also awarded a scholarship; here he shows it. College Time.

*****CALALLEN JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL*****

Meet the Junior Varsity Coach. Coach Randy Lowrance, also, won District, and his Junior Varsity Team went 13-1 to capture the Gold in District 31-4A. Congratulations.	The Roster of Calallen's finest Junior Varsity Players, they will compete for Varsity positions in 2005-2006 basketball season.
Coach Randy Lowrance and son Connor, the first photo of the banquet, they posed as I set the focus on the Camera.
Meet the Junior Varsity Champions, left Bank.	On the right bank are the rest of the District 31-4A Junior Varsity Champions.

*****CALALLEN FRESHMAN BOYS BASKETBALL*****

The Freshman Basketball Coach: Mr. Dale Lamb, and his little princess.	Coach Dale Lamb recreates a fine season of the Undefeated 14-0, Freshmen Champions of District 31-4A.
The Roster of Calallen's Basketball Undefeated Champions, 14-0! Congratulations!	A fine group of Freshmen boys; they will be competing for Junior Varsity positions comes next basketball season.
A fine group of Freshmen boys; they will also be competing for Junior Varsity positions comes next basketball season.

*****MORE CALALLEN CROSS COUNTRY AND BASKETBALL PHOTOS*****

George Zampikos, assistant principal, Lynn Dodge, assistant principal, Yvonne Neth, Principal, and Coach Jeff Crews.
First arrivals, Chase Steward, Neely Balko, and Eddie Torres.	Matt Paul and son Will Paul. 6-9 Will Paul is a junior and will return in 2005-2006 basketball season.
Kris Guerrero and friends. They led the freshmen team to a 14-0 season.	Tall Dylan Brandt, Junior, #50 and his good friend, Leslie.
Lauren Ruckstuhl was the 2004 Football Sweetheart, his mom, and a Wildcat who played linebacker a few years back. Durn good player too.	Basketball Booster Club President, Randy Boone, Randall and Mom Diana Boone.
Here is little Gary Calaway, and his Dad, Gary, Sr.	Josh Boyd and Amanda Haven. Amanda was awarded, Basketball Girls New Comer of District 31-4A.
Mrs. Joanne Ferguson and daughter. Her daughter is on the Girls JV Team.	Freshmen members, They had a superb year, winning Distict 31-4A -- undefeated Champs, 14-0.
Pat, Ralph and Mr. Galaway.	I believe this is the Eddie Torres Family, waiting for the banquet to begin.
Luke Hinton gave the opening prayer.	Belinda Leal, and her basketball son Jesse Leal. The cakes to the banquet were donated by HEB Store in Annaville. Thanks.
(Nearest) Donnie Moore, Neely Balko, Will Paul, Chase Steward and Randall Boone.	They were having fun at the Banquet.
Connor Lowrance admires the many Trophies won by the Calallen Basketball Varsity Team. Connor won a few half-times awards during the basketball season. At the half-time contests, he would dress quickly and quickly would make the basket, won quite a few times.	Trustee Brent and Mrs. Burkhart are honored guests.
The basketball Boys call her "Grandma", Mrs. Cheryl Crews and daughter and son-in-law.	Handling and grreeting the guest, Secretary Ms. Debbie McCown, and Treasurer, Ms. Diane Balko.
Mrs. Belinda and son Jesse Leal, and Gary and son Gary Calaway, Jr.	Mia Balko, and Mrs. Vicki Steward having a fine time with their neighbors.
The Freshmen Table, they will be competing for Junior Varsity playing time next year.	The Junior Varsity table and they will be competing to Varsity Playing time next basketball season.
Meet Dean Ferguson, Dad of #31 Keegan Ferguson. His wife Joanne is one busy person, so he waits. Won't be long now, Dean.	This is Mr. and Mrs. Barber. Their son is #21 David Barber, Varsity Team.
Great smiles. They also wait for the Banquet to start.	Another table just enjoying the conversation while they wait the banquet to commence.
This young freshman participated in Golf during the 31-4A District Meetb at L.E. Ramey in Kingsville, on April 4 & 5, 2005. They took 3rd place in Varsity, and 4th place in the Second Varsity Team.	Here is a fine looking Chocolate Cake with the Freshmen Undefeated District Team, 14-0 and Junior Varsity 13-1. Cool! Congratulations!
Great smiles, Ladies. Won't be long before President Randy Boone opens the 2005 Banquet.	I believe I have seen these parents during the JV games.
There is Chase Brumfield, District JV Champ. He just left the group, and finished first all along, a half a minute, later the rest of the district runners started showing up. That's his Mom in the Background Mrs. Cindy Brumfield.	Sitting with me on my table, Mr. & Mrs. Simmons, parents of Austin Simmons, Junior Varsity, Cross Country Sean Hudspeth, and his dad.
There's Sean Hudspeth at the table end.	Meet Willis Massey of the 13-1 Junior Varsity Champions. Willis has a lot of potential to play for Varsity, and did see some playing time against San Antonio Breckenridge in the playoffs.
The daughter is Mia Balko, her Dad on the school board, Trustee Ralph Balko.	Luke Hinton opens the Banquet with the opening prayer.
President Randy Boone opens the Banquet, and the chow line is open.	Ms. Cindy Brumfield selects some choice salad.
Meet Jacob Gusler, member of the Junior Varsity Basketball District Champions. He will forego the basketball 2006 season, and concentrate on his swimming. Durn good swimmer, too. Son of Mike and Sandra Gusler.	Sophomore Keegan Ferguson does a fine job in his Banquet ending prayer.
Jordan Hills and Lacey Burkhart on the way out, another successful banquet by President Randy Boone, Coach Jeff Crews and the Wildcats Runnin' Hoops Booster Club. Great!

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