Lakeridge High School - Symposium Yearbook (Lake Oswego, OR)

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Exploding into the season, the Varsity Volleyball team took off to a second place finish in the league and a state playoff berth. The winning season was credited to the outstand- ing leadership of the two senior cap- tains, Nicole Kay and Shannon McCaffery. These two worked hard to establish team unity and pushed the team to excel, while also making the season fun. “I feel that our suc- cess was due to the positive leader- ship we had,” agreed Coach Vicki Thomas. The entire team got along well, and many friendships were made through- out the season. Coach Thomas was surprised at just how well everyone got along together. “Everyone was willing to accept the others as indi- viduals.” One of the most exciting moments of the season was the match in which Lakeridge beat Oregon City, the number one team in the league. The team also took first place in sev- eral prestigious tournaments. With a 10-2 league record, the girls earned a trip to the state playoffs, being the first Lakeridge volleyball team to do so. The winning season proved how hard the team worked, and it showed many new fans that volley- ball is an excit- ing sport. The team is to be congratulated on an outstanding season. “It’s nice to be a winner,” commented Coach Thomas. by Susan Sather “It’s nice to be a winner.” 1. Concentrating, Yvette Valdenegro awaits an opponent's spike. 2. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL. BACK ROW: Coach Vicki Thomas, Shannon McCaffery, Su- san Sather, Yvette Valdenegro, Kari Greenwald, Karla Leary. Julie Shanks. FRONT ROW: Tiffany Reiter, Nicole Kay, Sheri Hancock, Kerry McCarthy. Varsity Volleyball

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■ Scoreboard | Varsity Volleyball Opponent WIN LOSS Beaverton Loss Canby Win Putnam Win West Linn Win Oregon City Loss Milwaukie Win Lake Oswego Win Clackamas Win Putnam Win West Linn Loss Oregon City Win Milwaukie Win Lake Oswego Win Clackamas Win Wins: 11 Losses: 3 All set for State ► 1. Taking careful aim, Nicole Kay fires off another spectacular serve. Varsity Volleyball

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Setting up Sor victory Successful was the key word in describing the JV volleyball season. With an outstanding 12 win - 2 loss record, they dominated the league and captured first place. The team, coached by Beanie McLaurie, con- sisted mostly of sophomores. They took off at the beginning of the sea- son and never stopped. “The team was a good ball-control team’’, stat- ed Coach McLaurie. “They had ex- cellent skills.” Three juniors lent their skills and leadership to the young team, while they also set a good example. The juniors were Laura Hutchins, Kristin Torgeson, and Molly Montgomery. One of the most exciting moments during the season was the high fin- ish at the McMinnville Tournament. “The girls got along well and worked together in order to win. I enjoyed coaching such a team.” They played against some tough teams, and in the end captured sec- ond place. Coach Beanie was pleased to have coached the team. “The girls’ ac- complishments showed their pride in their work and their ability to co- operate, making this season the best ever.” „ „ By Susan Sather Junior Varsity Opponent WIN LOSS Beaverton Canby Putnam West Linn Oregon City Milw'aukie Lake Oswego Clackamas Putnam West Linn Oregon City Milwaukie Lake Oswego Clackamas LOSS WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN LOSS WIN WIN WIN WIN Wins: 12 Losses: 2 1. Guiding the team to victory, Coach Beanie gives the players some pointers. 2. JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL. BACK ROW: Coach Beanie McLaurie, Molly Montgomery, Christine Baxendale, Nicole Benedict. Betsy Lindsey, Kris- tin Hardy, Lisa Barbera. FRONT ROW: Jennifer Salva- tore, Steffanie Powell, Laura Hutchins, Kristin Torgeson, Gayvin Powers, Stephanie Mar- andas, Chris Beals. NOT PIC- TURED: Mary Green. JV Frosh Volleyball