Eileen Vanisi, Grinders, Spanky, Sheryl Hauglum, Pat Culpepper, and Herkie 1981- 1984 Women’s basketball Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Sherryl and her teammates were trailblazers setting the bar high for the 1985-1986 national championship team. Building a trail takes more than talent. It requires a belief in self, a positive attitude, team chemistry, discipline, a work ethic, and a little luck. The Longhorn women’s basketball teams of the early to middle 1980s had all these qualities and much more. As a result, Shery’s recruiting class is ranked as one of the best in the history of all collegiate team sports - both men and women- winning 125 games and losing 9. These victories resulted in one trip to the national championship and two to the Elite 8. 2/03/2023 TLSN NEWSLETTER
