Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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A DIAMOND I THE FIELD Led by seniors Tim Burcham, Steve Allen, Scott Woodlief, Mark Saliba, Doug Roberson, Bob Brylewski and Jerry Day, the varsity baseball team won their fourth straight Peninsula District Championship. After an opening 1-0 victory over Princess Anne High School in the semi- final game of the Eastern Regional Tournament, the team won their sec- ond straight Eastern Regional Championship with a 5-2 win over Churchland High School. For the sec- ond year in a row, the team's season came to a disappointing end with a 2-1 loss to State Champion J.R. Tucker High School from Richmond. Tim Burcham provided the team with outstanding pitching throughout the entire year compiling a record of 10-2, including both regional victories. The batting title was decided in the fi- nal game of the season. Doug Roberson with an average of .309, won the closest batting title race in the history of the school, followed by Tim Burcham with .308 and Steve Allen with .306. Outstanding contributions were made by juniors Scott Dow K2- ll, Jim Garner with two homeruns, and Greg Tudor, who also hit two homeruns. Junior Jody Easter was Warrior Chris Mikula waits impatiently for the ball to reach him as the opponent slides to the base. Varsity Baseball 44 the team's catcher. Mark Saliba led the team with 18 runs batted in, along with two homeruns. Kecoughtan led the district with five players named to the All-District Team. Honored were Steve Allen, Mark Saliba, Doug Roberson with Tim Burcham and Scott Woodlief being named for the second year in a row. Tim Burcham and Steve Allen were elected captains for this year's team. Tim Burcham was rewarded for three outstanding years by receiving an athletic scholarship to the University of Virginia. Team honors for Most Outstanding Player, Outstanding Pitcher, Captain's Award, and three year varsity award went to Tim Burcham. Tim was also selected to play in the East-West All- Star Game. Also receiving awards were Scott Woodlief three-year varsity award, Steve Allen, captain's award, Doug Roberson, leading hitter, and Mark Saliba, Coaches' Award. Other team members included Todd Rhodes, Craig Allen, Jeff Absher, Chris Mikula, Jeff Flasch, Steve lrick and John McDonald. Congratulations to Coach Buddy Denton and the team for a job well done! takes off for first base. With a look of grim determination, Jim Garner the ball to a teammate to make the next out. Bob Brylewski keeps a watchful eye on the ball as he throws the bat behind him

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THE BEST GF THE BEST Each year in the late spring coaches the district get together and pick a nach from each of the various sports Coach of the Year. This award is a nestigious one mainly because it is Jarded by coaches who play against ch other all year and then, at the d, pick one of their own for the Jard. Kecoughtan was honored in '82 as this group picked a total of ir coaches from the school as the trict's best. Coach Howard Jackson was cked by his peers as Football nach of the Year as his Warriors sted their best season ever with a to- of eight wins and two losses, one of 'mich was a 14-12 loss to Hampton 10 then went on to become the State nampions. Baseball Coach Buddy Denton ns chosen as his team rolled to a 12- district season, remained undefeated trough the regionals only to lose 2-1 J.R. Tucker in the state semi-finals. ne Highland Springs team also went to become the State Champions. First-year soccer coach Kelly .ford's Warrior Booters posted a hardy team just kept on swimming and These four coaches are to be com- piling up the points winning more mended for their knowledge of the meets than any other team, thus bring- game, their hard work and dedication ing the district crown home to and their abilities to bring out the best Kecoughtan. in the young people whom they coach. district season and emerged in regional play but lost in state semi-finals to Lake Braddock as, yes, once again, that team to win the State team who boasted a perfect and thereby brought the award Coach Steve Newman was the Swim Team. Although receiving publicity or student support, this Giving their expert guidance, Coach Howard Jackson and Coach John Pauls yells out their field plan. his versatality, Coach Buddy Denton teaches girl's tennis besides baseball. Coaches 43

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l , 1 get l ,fwgm T A 1 k Row: Doug Roberson, Mark Saliba, Jim Garner, Jody Easter, John McDonald, Scott Dow, Steve Allen, Tim cham, Coach Buddy Denton, Middle Row: Scott Woodlief, Greg Tudor, Bob Brylewski, Jeff Flasch, Craig Al- Qutstanding Player 1-im Burcham hits an, Jerry Day, Chris Mikula, Todd Rhodes, Bat Girls: Shari Savage, Malina Rodriguez, Ginny Farquharson. HS BASEBALL SCORES 1981-82 S 1 Hampton S 1 5 Denbigh S 9 Warwick S 3 Menchville S 3 Lafayette S 1 2 Phoeb us S 3 Ferguson S 8 Bethel S 1 1 Hampton S 5 Denbigh S 7 Warwick S 7 Menchville 2 Lafayette 1 3 4 Phoebus 0 Ferguson other winning run to add to the already impres- sive score. Scott Woodlief lines up the bat to hit another home run. Waiting for the next batter to come up to the plate, Scott Woodlief looks over the field to make sure all players are in their places. With seemingly little effort, Bob Brylewski slides in another run for the Warrior team. V. Baseball 45