Appalachian State University - Rhododendron Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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Jill Crissman returns a volley as her opiioient, and the net lu h ' - ' ' iJi ' ticipate. 286 Sports

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Appalachian State students dis- covered another sport this year. With the addition of two talented athletes, the Lady App volleyball team locked horns with a quartet of conference op- ponents in the first week of the season. Before a home-opening gathering in excess of 500, the Lady Apps dropped three quick sets to defending NCAIAVV champs, N.C. State. A week later, North Carolina handed the Apps their second loss in as many outings and a once promising season was soon turning sour. But Toni Wyatt ' s forces rebounded to sweep East Carolina and drop a close five-game match to Duke. The addi- tion of Dana Terry and Lois Grier to a host of returning starters from the Lady Apps ' surprising NCAIAW third place team last season bolstered the Lady Apps in 1980. The team discusses strategies, corrections, and solutions to opponent ' s defenses. Dana Terry prepares to put the hurt on N.C. State as Dana Cray (13) and Jill Crissman watch. Sports 285

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And despite bouts with injuries, a change in strategy, and powerful rivals on a tough schedule the Lady Apps ventured forward toward another win- ning season. Grier ran into some illness difficulties, and Dana Gray missed the State tournament. But a new 5-1 setup (with one setter instead of two) enabled the Apps to plant more power into their lineup. The result was another third place finish in the NCAIAW, behind bullies N.C. State and North Carolina. Wyatt was satisfied. Ann Winebarger ponders before a match as this little fan enjoys the prematch activities. Mary Bolick dinks before her onlooking teammates in an early season match. -•-