Tucker County High School - Tu Endi Wei Yearbook (Hambleton, WV)

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‘fytKe 6 a ut Atexdeaae The crowd was hushed as the golfer stepped up to the tee. He was ahead by two strokes. His mind was focused on the eighteenth hole and he needed a hole in one for the win. He teed the ball and got into his stanse. He swung and almost miraculously the golf ball went into the hole. He had done it. He won the match. Just a dream? Maybe, but the 1986 Tucker Co. Golf Team never lost sight of their goals. The 1986s team, consisting of three seniors and three freshman, mainly lacked experience. Three-year letterman, Bob Andre was the only veteran.” For the rest of the team, it was the first year they had played on the team. Although the seniors will be missed Coach Puskas felt that the freshman will be a big part of next year’s team. The year was somewhat frustrating but what made the season worthwhile was the three young freshmen who looked like up- an comjng golfers.” The best matches of the season were against Elkins. The guys on the team were happy about winning three out of four matches against their biggest rival. Other tough competitors were Southern of Maryland. Central Preston and Buchanon Upshur, just to name a few. After completing the regular season with a half-and-half record, the team |ust barely made it to post-season action. The team placed fifth out of the six teams that were there. All of the golfers did their best but they still could not place individual competition. According to Coach Puskas, The golfers must improve their game if they want to go to the State Tournament next season. WAS that a birdie or a triple bogie? I can’t remember.” says Brian Booth as he tries to figure out what to write. 'JACK Nickolas?? I said I was good, but I’m not that good.” says senior golfer Jeff Evans. GOLF-SPORTS

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DRESSED to a “tee. Finding his way to the first hole at Canaan Valley is freshman Brian Bennett. “FREE Advice? Bob Andre is caught giving a few pointers to Southern golfer Max Hill at a golf match at Canaan Valley. THE 1986 Tucker Co. Mt. Lions Golf Team- Back Row: Jeff Evans, Bob Andre, Mike Marsh, and Coach Frank Puskas; Front Row: Brian Booth, Matt Wilfong, and Brian Bennett. According to Coach Puskas the year’s team had great determination and dedication and made it work when things got tough. PLAYING it cool before the match. Mike Marsh is getting ready to take a seat before the match.

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 man lady ----- TAKING THE Varsity Girls Basketball Team: front row: Brenda Dilly, Edee Sheppard, Kathy Real , Dee Dee Lester, Michelle Boggess; back row: Coach Dave Kyle, Manager Lesley Parsons, Cindy Newman, Teresa Wratchford, Kim Dement, Marla Gilmore, Charlene Roy, Statistician Evle Moore, and Assistant Coach Karen Canfield. WARMING up before the game, Kim Dement goes in for a lay up. WORKING up a sweat, Dee Dee Lester gives her all on defense. 104 SPORTS-BASKETBALL