Lake Braddock Secondary School - Lair Yearbook (Burke, VA)

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Varsity Field Hockey: Alisa Allison, Arnetta Autrey, Tracy Boerner, Patty 8yrnes. Liz Carr, Regina Chin, Dara Dickson, Gail Gasparich, C.C. Hall, Shelly Hedrick, Coring Lloyd, Joyce Magill, Sheri Nidiffer, Karen Noren, Virginia Slaughter. Coach: Jane Grier. Manager Karen Geisler. Keeping Fairfax from scoring, Liz Carr suc- cessfully defends her designated area. Shelly Hedrick and Sheri Nidiffer move downfield to receive the pass from Regina Chin. Blocking a shot by an Oakton opponent, goalie Joyce Magill makes another crucial save As Liz Carr and Shelly Hedrick block out their opponents, Coring Lloyd attempts a shot or goal. 234 Combat Zone

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0 Finishing the season with a se- cond place in the Northern District tournament, the girls Varsity Field Hockey team advanced to the semi-finals in Regionals and prov- ed to themselves that hard work and dedication did pay off. Under the leadership of captain Liz Carr and coach Jane Grier, the girls pulled together to compile an ex- ceptional record of 5-2. The drills and scrimages at practice helped to mold the team into a solid unit and produced an effective offense and defense. Spectacular in- dividual performances were recognized at the Sports Banquet on November 26 with Sheri Nidiffer winning the Best Offensive Player, the Best Defensive Player going to Liz Carr, and Joyce Magill was named the MVP. As predicted from the start, the Field Hockey team produced a winning effort as a whole. Firing a shot at the Chantilly goalie, Sheri Nidiffer adds a goal to the winning effort. Varsity Field Hockey With teammates set in their positions, Dara Dickson sends a free hit into the scoring circle. Sports 233

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J.V. Field Hockey: Debbie 8uckman, Susan Campbell, Ellen Carr, Laura Danzi, Chi Chi Epifani, Lauren Gruendel, Ann Marie Hall, Lorraine Hall, Mary McGraa, Ca Ca McKay, Karon Myers, Cheryl Primoli, Jean Pustis, Beth Robinson, Lisa Wanlin. Coach: Mary Ellen Walters. While Ann Marie Hall battles with her Oakton opponents, Ca Ca McKay anticipates the pass. Strong performances from all team members throughout the season made for a successful J.V. Field Hockey team. All the dedication and effort demanded by Coach Mary Ellen Walters helped to unify the girls and enabled them to func- tion as an effective unit. Both the defensive and offensive teams came out of “combat” extremely well with a 1-2-3 record. Proving themselves as a team with great potential, the girls had high hopes of adding their skills to the varsity level the following year. At halltime, Coach Walters discusses some comeback strategy while Susan Campbell listens intently. J.V. Field Hockey Sports 235