Prince George High School - Peerage Yearbook (Prince George, VA)

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The Big Green district title accounted for several All Tri-City selections, including a second straight Coach-of- the-Year honor. by Jim Folaros Throughout the entire PG base- ball season, the Royal men dis- played excellent fielding and fine pitching enroute to the Central Dis- trict title. Highlight of the season came with a vital come-from- behind 3-2 win over Petersburg, handing PG the district crown. Petersburg jumped out to an early 2-0 lead as Royal batsmen failed to connect. A final inning dramatic comeback captured the ba seball title with only two games to go on the schedule. Roger Vlk provided the winning run when he used smart base running along with key Royal hits. Capping off the regular season, PG lands rookie catcher on District team 24 Baseball All Tri-City selections confirmed Green’s ability as the Royals placed six of their ten starters on All Tri- City teams. Further balloting for the All-District heroes tallied five Roy- als. Right handed pitcher, Ronnie Wade and second year choice, southpaw Alan Chudoba shared battery honors alongside rookie sophomore catcher Mickey Vargo. Jimmy Toombs and Jimmy Folaros Front row: Mike Whitmore, Ronnie Wade, Jimmy Toombs, Lennis Fludd, Alan Chu- doba, Sterling Hunt. Second row: Kenny Franciscus, Ronnie Dedmon, Gary Webster, Jim Folaros, Bill Cook, Manager Bryan Laur- filled in centerfield and shortsto spots in the all star line-up. For th second consecutive year, PG caf tured the Coach-of-the-Year honc when Coach Wayne Collins too | The Progress-Index title. Goo defensive play, first-rate coachin tactics, and strong second effori signaled the first baseball distri¢ crown and first Central District tit) in the 20 year PG history. sen. Third row: Coach Wayne Collins, N key Vargo, Leonard Samuels, Rusty Ba Bill Hayes, Roger Vlk, Manager Car:! Bishop.

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The Royal diamond season ' oened on a disappointing note }- oyals a scoreless tie. Under the adership of Coach Wayne Collins, F batsmen refused to fold after a -3 loss against Meadowbrook. een arms, Ronnie Wade and Jan Chudoba, combining their itching talent, led the Royals irough six straight wins. Handing opewell a 4-0 setback, the Royals yatched the district lead. In the 1owdown with Meadowbrook, co- older of the lead, PG started out ow against the Monarchs but ral- ed in late innings to capture a 7-5 Midlothian Hopewell |. Petersburg + : a” iat i 6 ora oe ms. Ps 3 7 D “42 7 1 3 4 ‘hen Thomas Dale handed the victory. Battling Thomas Dale at home, Ronnie Wade turned in an outstanding pitching performance, but the Royal bats failed to prod- uce. Knocking in 12 runs against Colonial Heights, the Royals’ explo- sive offense sent PG rising to the top spot. Confidence grew with each remaining game as the Royals widened their first place margin by strong defense. The Big Green began to sense the district title as they met Hopewell for a second time. Putting a good team effort together with fine pitching, the Big Green handed the Devils a second Royal defeat for the ’72 season. Dynamic duo, Roger Vlk and Jimmy Folaro s try for double play at second to cut down tying Lancer run. A tall stretch by first base- man Ronnie Wade nips Thomas Dale runner to retire the side. Camera eye catches first base action as Alan Chudoba holds Man- chester batter Dickie Childress close. Pre- game prayer joins Royal team members before baseball action against Dinwiddie. Closing up after a hard fought game, base- ball managers Gary Aldridge and Carson Bishop trudge in with equipment. On guard, Rusty Baird settles himself in outfield stance for a quick jump on Meadowbrook fly. Under control, rookie catcher Mickey Vargo forces Petersburg runner Herbert Ford at home for third out. Baseball 23

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Conglomeration of multi hand signals keeps Coach Collins active at third base with offensive strategy. Southpaw Alan Chudoba takes warm-up pitches prior to Hopewell-PG rivalry. Uncontrollable Petersburg victory fever seizes teammates Alan Chudoba and Jimmy Toombs waiting to congratulate tie scoring runner, Roger Vlk, from third base. On-Deck batter, Kenny Franciscus, loosens up with weighted doughnut before taking routine bat practice. Baseball 25