Richwoods High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

Randy Reiman smashes a forehand to his opposing player, 1977 Varsity Tennis Team lL To RJ, R, Reiman, G. Brown, S, Stott, S. Le R Pratt, M. Pickens, J, Tinthoff, Coach Eisele, Knights Go 15-1 For Conference Championship This year's varsity tennis team enjoyed its most successful seasons in the past few year's. The Knights captured a very convin- cing first place finish in the Mid State Nine, and were well respected outside of the donverence. Randy Reiman, a transfer stu- dent from a neighboring school, played very well at the number one position. Randy also earned the most valuable player award. Senior co-captain Jim Tinthoff played a ma- jor role in helping the team achieve its goals. Jim teaming with Randy fought hard and managed to win the district doubles championship, advancing them to state com- petition. Co-caption Brad Goeppinger helped the team immediately on the court and off. His racquet-stringing business was needed often C in tight situationsb. Sam Stott proved to be a factor in defeating some very worthy opporents. His play was always very consistent and out-psyched much of his opposition. Senior Steve Shellenbaum put everything together and turned in a very impressieve record. Teaming with Mark Picken Pickens, a fourth place Mid State Nine doubles finish and a third place District doubles finished was accomplished. Sophomore Mark Pickens went undefeated at the number six position. Mark was also voted the team's 'most improved" player. Jim, Brad, Sam, Steve, and Mark finished the year atop the M-S 9 Tennis honor rolls. bau, B, Goeppinger, P, Mustakas, S, Shellenbaum, J, Tuft, l l , 'al-q-LwP?..- A 1,-G ,jx-:B-'Q A ' y X, ... ,.:w.-- ,,,,...--H -, Nik