Barbe High School - Les Memoires Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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 think we had a great season this year. We played hard and had a good time. Softball is really fun and I enjoy playing it a lot. — JENET MANUEL WON Mamou 17 3 Hackberry 14 0 Oakdale It 0 LaGrange 26 11 New Iberia 5 4 Opelousas 5 4 Acadian a 5 2 Sulphur 9 7 Lafayette 7 1 LaGrange 11 4 New Iberia 11 7 LaGrange 12 5 Mamou 14 4 LOST New Iberia 5 7 Sulphur 5 8 Sam Houston 5 14 Bolton 2 4 Belaire 3 4 Wash. 10 12 Andrew JacksonS 6 Sulphur 8 9 Sam Houston 6 7 West Monroe 9 10 Belaire 2 6 GETTING DOWN. Paula Raley. who was (his year’s catcher, helped the Lady Bucs by tagging out many opponents and by always being there when needed. 110 — Softball

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STAYING ALERT is very important for a first baseman. Mark Cutrera, senior, keeps a good watch on all the happenings of a game against Lake Charles Boston High at Barbe. FUND RAISING is all a part of it. Rodney Lawrence, senior (right) and a friend scrub even the tough spots during a car wash at Mere's parking lot. Baseball — 109

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Softball CRACK OF THE BAT. Missy Foreman, sophomore, swings with all her might in order to gel a run against the Gaiors. Missy struck out, hut the Lady Bucs stomped LaGrangc 11-4. Play Ball A Series of One Point Losses Cost the Girls 1st Place in District iris' sports usually don e garner as much attention as boys' do. but soft-ball was another matter entirely. There was no accompanying boys' team, so they received all the attention. As with all sports, hard work and dedication were as important as skill and talent. Hard practice for the team was necessary if they wanted a successful season. Many afternoons were spent in the hot sun perfecting their throwing, catching, and hitting. It was hard to practice, commented senior Gwen Mire. But we had to. if we wanted to perform well. The hard practice paid off during the season. With a 19-9 record for the season, they showed everyone that they weren't just a bunch of girls playing around. In district competition, they claimed second place, with a 4-2 record. This ensured that they got to play in state playoffs. However, after a TWIST OF FACE. Stacie Allen, sophomore, uses her whole body to hurl the ball in order to keep Sam Houston from scoring a point. Despite Stacie's obvious effort the Lady Bucs lost 6-7. close game against West Monroe, they lost 9-10. But they still had fun. Playing in state competition was one of the highlights of the season. remarked Lisa Comeaux, junior. We did lose, but we put up a real fight. However, consolation could be taken in the amount of all-district honors claimed by the Lady Bucs. First team honors were awarded to Jcnet Manuel, short stop. Vanessa Bullcr. pitcher. Stacey Allen, second base, and Lisa Comeaux, left field. Second team honors were awarded to Gwen Mire, first base; Paula Raley, catcher; Anjeanette Leger. center field; and Chris Gandy, right field. Getting chosen was a big honor! enthused Anjeanette Leger. The softball team was made of girls who were interested in having a good it me. as well as learning the quality of working together as a team, and gaining the skills of softball playing. They had a ball playing one of the best loved sports among girls. They were champions in the eyes of the school. — CHOZEN ANXIOUS WAITING. Gwen Mire, who plays first base, takes a short break from the inning in the game against Sulphur. The Tors were defeated 9-7. MAD DASH. Natalie Manuel makes a run for the home plate in a LaGrange game. Her efforts helped defeat the Gators 26-11. Softball — 111