Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Undefeated, Rails take Metro Crown Accomplishing something never done before in Metro history, the girls ' softball team went undefeated through the Metro season. Although they finished second in the state tournament in 1980 and continued to play in championship form, the season ended short when they did not gain a spot in state tourney action. Even though they defeated East three times in the regular season, the Rails fell to the Scarlets in dis- trict play. Pitcher Mary Thompson said, " It ' s really hard playing a team four times. By the third or fourth time they are bound to catch on to the pitcher ' s style. " Thompson blazed through the season with her new-found drop ball boosting her season record to an outstanding 27 wins and 4 losses, 28-5 overall. Leading the team in hitting were Karen Turk, Mary Thompson, and Liz Frome, with averages of .357, .340, and .330 respectively. Post season honors went to Liz Frome, Tammy Rice, Sue Smith, Mary Thompson, and Karen Turk, each of whom were chosen for first team All Metro. Ronda Chia received second team All Metro, and honorable mention went to Vicki Knight, and Tanya Warren. Returning letterwinners for ' 82are Michele Chia, Deena Chiesa, Liz Frome, Jill Joss, Vicki Knight, Michelle L ' Estrange, Angela Liven- good, Jeannette Painovich, Bobbi Rice, Jill Stevens, Mary Thompson, and Tanya Warren. 1. Coach Hayes discusses team strategy with Tammy Rice. 2. Vicki Knight and Liz Frome grab a swig between innings. 3. Sue Smith develops her golf skills on the dia- mond. 4. Pitcher Mary Thompson lets loose of her famed drop ball. 91

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Varsity Softball: (first row) Jill Joss, Tanya Warren, Anna Dale, Thompson, (third row) Coach Jerry Schartner, Carolyn Nash, Jeannette Painovich, Vicki Knight, (second row) Deena Chiesa, Angela Livengood, Bobbi Rice, Karen Turk, Tammy Rice, Michelle Ronda Chia, Jill Stevens, Sue Smith, Michele Chia, Liz Frome, Mary L ' Estrange, Coach Larry Hayes.

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Following varsity ' s steps, JV takes 1st in Metro JV softball finished their season with a Metro record of 10-2, and an overall record of 11-3. Outstanding players for the Rails were Michele Chia and Bobbi Rice who compiled a pitching record of 11-3. In hitting, Michelle L ' Estrange ended the season with a batting average of .475, while Jeannette Pai- novich was a close second with an average of .405. " This is by far one of the finest JV teams we have ever had. They will play a major role on the varsity team next year, " said Coach Jerry Schartner. 1. JV shows how to play tough defense. 2. Jeannette Painovich shows her homerun style. 3. Bobbi Rice really concentrates on the game. 4. Liz Frome, Vicki Knight, and Mary Thompson look forward to playing on the newly constructed softball diamond. 1 JV Softball: (first row) Kim Kesselring, Tonette Soda, (third row) Michelle L ' Est- Jill Stevens, Jeannette Painovich, Lynnie range, Margret Gorsche, Bobbi Rice, Knight, Jill Joss, (second row) Deena Angela Livengood, Terri Fritz, Coach Chiesa, Debbie Lukehart, Michele Chia, Jerry Schartner. 92