Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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RETURN TO FORM Not since 1979 had the Kecoughtan soccer team won the Peninsula District Championship. The 1982 squad com- posed of 10 seniors, six juniors, one sophomore and two freshmen, howev- er, were successful in capturing not only a district but the regional title as well. After two years of mediocrity, the returned to the winning were responsible for soccer dynasty. Team- a wealth of experience Varsity squad ways which Kecoughtan's work, depth, and rigorous practice sessions enabled the Warriors to overcome the chal- lenges of their opponents. Frequently labeled underdogs, the Warriors proved numerous predictions wrong en route to their 12-1-2 record. The season began with a bang as the Warriors stunned defending champi- ons Lafayette 6-0. After suffering two ties in preseason, their record was not to be stained again as they rallied to- gether under first year head Coach Kelly Alford for a perfect 8-0 regular season record. The Warriors advanced to regional play after rolling to an im- pressive 10-0-2 slate. Kecoughtan emerged from the Regional Tourna- ment as champions by defeating both First Colonial and Maury by identical 3-2 scores. Lake Braddock handed Kecoughtan its first and only loss in the semi-finals of the first V.H.S.L. State Tournament. As team captains, Eric Obeck and Ted Nixon were responsible for pro- viding leadership on the pitch. Strikers Pat Mugler, Eric Obeck, and Tim Sullivan combined for 27 of Kecoughtan's district leading 39 goals. The Warriors' dependable defense which included fullbacks Glenn Briggs, Steve Bobko, Chris Rose, and Mark Lehmkuhler, Ted Nixon, and goalkeeper Matt Lord was second only to Phoebus in shutting down oppo- nents. Halfbacks John Menditto, Bil- ly Edgette, Chris Einselen, and Kevin Wagner gained control over the always important midfield game in and game out. The rest of the Warrior squad played an integral part in the team's success by filling in for the regulars and providing much needed support. As First Team All District Se- Front Row Yates Adams, Chris Einselen, Kevin Wagner, Tim Sullivan, Pat Mugler, John Menditto, Monica Spunzo, John Schwartzman Back Row: Coach Kelly Alford, Max Distefano, Steve Bobko, Glenn Briggs, Eric Obeck, Ted Nixon, Mark Lehmkuhler Chris Rose, Mark Morrow, Matt Lord. lections Matt Lord, Pat Mu John Menditto, and Ted Nixon honored for their superb play Sullivan, as an Honorable Me choice, was the only other Warrior ored for his play. 1982 Varsity Soccer KHS 6 KHS 3 Kl-IS 2 KHS 1 KHS 2 KI-IS 2 KHS 2 KHS 5 KI-IS 4 KI-IS 4 KHS 4 KI-IS 4 KHS 3 KHS 3 KI-IS 0 Lafayette Denbigh Ferguson Phoebus Phoebus Denbigh Lafayette Ferguson Bethel Warwick Menchville Hampton First Colonial Maury Lake Braddock Head Coach Kellly Alford realizes that sprints payed off as he watches his Warriors to yet another victory.

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ck Row: Steve lrick, Mike Hansen, Rusty Melton, Craig Allen, Phil Taliaferro, Craig Manning, Jody Eas- , Maynard Brown, Coach Buddy Denton, Coach Bill Cawley. Front Row: Danny O'Donnell, Mike Cormick, Scott Bassinger, Robert Hill, George Mizusawa, Chris Gillikin, David Foster, Gino Mizusawa. dy Easter struggles for an extra bit of strength. KHS KHS KHS KHS KHS KHS KHS KHS KHS KHS KHS KHS KHS KHS KHS KHS Gino Stopping the match momentarily, Coach Cawley helps team member Jody Easter buckle up his head gear. KHS Wrestling Scores 1981-82 56 Armstrong-Kennedy 17 30 Norfolk Catholic 35 31 Poquoson 33 42 Hampton 25 40 Jefferson-Hugenot-Wythe 27 37 Hopewell 36 19 Lafayette 41 57 Phoebus 18 42 Warwick 19 39 Bethel 23 46 Tabb 16 55 Denbigh 18 43 York 15 42 Lake Taylor 31 23 Menchville 36 46 Ferguson 15 12-4 Mizusawa works to pin down his opponent. Wrestling 39

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