Bishop Kelley High School - Crest Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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Girls Bring Home First Title The girls, varsity tennis squad with only two seniors, one junior, and three freshmen brought home the first state title in Kelleyis history. The Comets were coached by Ms. Weems who has coached the team for four years. Senior Natalie Illig grabbed a title in number one singles as she finished the season with a record of 19-2. Freshman Ginger Lewis finished with a record of 24--1 and won the state title in number two singles. Kelley's doubles teams also fared well with senior Sara Den- nehy and freshman Michelle Gwyn finishing second to Ard- moreis two-time defending state champions. Sara and Michelle closed with a record of 23-2. The number two doubles team, junior Carey Cobb and freshman Patricia Illig, placed fourth and had a record of 13-9. Kelley has placed in the top three in each of the past four years. but this year the team had the extra it took to move to the top. 1 Mrs. Illig and Ms. Weems plan strategy for their girls. 2 State champion Natalie lllig hits her patented backhand passing shot. 3 Michelle Gwyn whips her forehand. 7 953635333 FQ' 1,71 xi Back Row: Natalie lllig Patricia Illig Sara Dennehy Front Row Carey Cobb Ginger Lewis Michelle Gwyn I 70 ,,. 1 Y

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Q. V .1 Y ,5-wma'-2' W k L, ' . Q .,,k. Newcomers Fit In Graduation hit the Kelley tennis team hard. They lost members of last year's regional champion team. However, the play of four freshmen com- bined with two veterans carried the Comets to a se- cond place finish in the regionals. Senior Tom Medlock and junior Carter Bandy were the only returning starters on the team. Ban- dy and Medlock played singles for the Comets. Ban- dy played No. 1 and Medlock played No. 2. The four freshmen carried the doubles load for Kelley. Michael Harper and Michael Back played No. 1 doubles, while Scott Blosser and Todd Adams handled the duties for No. 2 doubles. Once again this year the entire team reached the state tournament. The team of Harper and Back reached the Semi-Finals before losing their first match. Then, they came back to capture fourth place. I Tom Medlock awaits the serve. 2 Tom Medlock volleys a winner. 3 Carter Bandy serves an ace. 172 Left to Right: Michael Back, Tom Medlock, Michael Harper, Carter Handy, Todd Adams. ff' 2