Albemarle High School - Peer Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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Albemarle Booters Earn Respect Now that they are more familiar with the European style of playing, the team tested themselves with what was probably the toughest schedule in the state. The players improved their skills tremendously from last season. And in the eyes of Coach Hrica, the team was the best squad this school has had, although the 4-9 record doesn’t show it. In four of their games, the booters, could not outscore their high class op- ponets in a race against the clock. The team simply was unable to prevent their opponents from scoring the deci- sive goals. An outgoing member of the soccer team concluded his career with this sentiment, “We feel that although our season was not as successful as ex- pected the soccer program has ' turned the corner’ and is on its way to becom- ing a major sport here.” y xSsMnMSmSksZ ' s iAjb- ; ??■ S. s4i irp ,mM Soccer, Kneeling: S. Snow, W. Estes, R. Owen, C. Van de Castle, M. Reed, R. Golladay, S. Wood, P. Crawford, C. Hurt. Standing: D. Thornley, C. Benjamin, B. Borchers, J. Thacke r, M. Snyder, A. Powell, D. Amdrews, T. Selden, D. Minter, T. Ryalls. Bobby Borchers prepares to defend his goal. 90

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Jayvees Ramble Through Rough Season ]. V. Football, kneeling: M. Baber, T. Felker, G. Johnson, M. Wood, M. Fantino, R. Payne, R White, S. Wells, T. Maxa, G. Harlow. Second row: B. Ratcliffe, B. Gardner, M. Carson, D Cavanaugh, W. Dowell, J. Brown, J. Watt, C. Howard, D. Howard, R. Whiting, J. Sullivan, B Word. Third row: B. Atkinson, Mr. Flint, coach; V. Maupin, S. Cohen, F. Miles, B. Easteen, J Haas, S. Wright, C. Corrse, D. Winstead, D. Bates, M. Stuart, L. Hennessy, H. Henderson, Mr Selden, coach. The season was a tough one for Mr. Selden’s jayvees. The offense, with Les Hen nessey, Ricky Whiting, Tommy Felker and Delano Cavanaugh leading the way, got off to a slow start. In the second half of the season, they improved considerably, but it was the defense’s consistent, good efforts that cheered the fans and consoled the coaches. Led by such stalwarts as Scott Cohen, Bill Atkin- son, Vernon Maupin and Tim Maxa, the defense did themselves proud. The 2-4 record is deceiving be- cause it can not show how close all the games were. No opponent ever beat the team by more than one touchdown, but such truths are un- known or forgotten and the statistics remain. The two wins over our cross town rival is not apt to be forgotten so easily. For the second year in a row, Lane has failed to score against the team. It looks as though there are some impressive prospects for next year’s varsity team. 89

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Charlie Hurt exhibits good ball control. Dale Minter watches the action. Craig Van de Castle in action. Doug Andrews follows the flight of the ball. 91