Pine Forest High School - Pifonoca Yearbook (Fayetteville, NC)

Page 169 text:

lst Row: Kim lones, Michelle Eones, Kim lolmson, Cindy Hurt, Felicia Robinson, Michelle Larikiord, Tammy Huff, Kim Chastekp Qrid Row: Nancy Mo' Beverly Baker, Keisha Searles, Coach Doris Lu- ses, Angela Rankins, Elizabeth Hayner, Kristina cas Waters, Ramona Smerz, Ziia Barrett: 3rd Row: W Ve W oeponism Westover yyiii i i , Siiiiiiii Vieififfe Deiiglas llily Westover P li. gli- K. ,iii age!! Ali,,V 1 ii .iia y It takes concentration. Kim Chastek remem- bers how she cilicl ii in pracglice during a game Situation. Up and over! Kristina Walers wins Tlie battle against a Terry Sanford player. Sports l65

Page 168 text:

Q2 CfETTlNCf BETTER EACH YEAR In the history of girls' sports at Pine Forest, volleyball is a relative newcomer. Athletes who partici- pate in the sport continue to per- tect their skills, becoming better each year. This year's team illus- trates Well the improvement which continues yearly in the sport, Working hard in practice and overcoming several obsta- cles along the way, the team con- tributed to the excellence iound in Trojan sports. Christina Taylor explains, Volleyball is a very competitive sport that requires the push and ability to play. Tay- lor helped carry the team to third place in the conference with a 1513 overall record. They went to the state playoffs losing to Wil- mington Hoggard. Making it to the playoffs made all the hard work worthwhile, claims Beverly Baker. This is the best volleyball team we've had in the last three years, says Coach Doris Lucas. Were looking forward to next year. y Attack! The Lady Trojans slam the ball back to the Lady Bulldogs. With a perfect serve, Christina Taylor scores a point to win the game. f , mzqy H I ., ,.... , NVVV ,Mummy K hm A '- We A - 164 Sports

Page 170 text:

, Hoes AND ,y' TRCDIAN EXPRESS Offfl , QV QED Q4 Q o fo Q o'5'5' 44964 4 64.91 9 2 ' 4 O 4 'Q 4 y T MQ kg , W D ri ll, 4 8 is y 4 to o 4 O Just in time. Quarterback Charles Davenport avoids a sack by a Byrd detender as he tires a pass to a teammate. With nothing in his way, Donnell Lewis ac- celerates thorugh the hole opened up by the ottensive line. The Hogs and the Trojan Express were characterized by hard work and a strong desire to win. These two nick-names syme bolized the strong bonds which kept the varsity players working as a team, Finish- ing the season with a 64 record, the team faced a much tougher schedule due to the merger ot the city and county schools rev sulting in the formation ot a new conter- ence. Coach Gary Weller described the team as hard working and persistent in their quest for victory. For the first eight weeks ot the season, the varsity led the conference in total ottense. Along with the impressive ottense was an excellent kicks ing game, which played an important role in many ot the victories. Three Trojans were selected as allfconterence f Sam Sellers, Charles Davenport, and Ernie Lo- gan, who was also chosen to play in the Shrine Bowl. Seven ot the starters on this years team will return next year, includ- ing quarterback Charles Davenport and some excellent running backs. This means a promising outlook tor the '86 season. Gary Weller summed up the season best when he said, 'Forget the wins and losses: the thing about the guys on the team which retlects on the whole school is their eagerness to compete, and were seeing results in all the teams. They're the best group ive worked with since 1980 166 Sports