Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

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Nonexistent curtain calls Off and running by tvinning the first two games of the season, JV and Varsity squads were ready for curtain calls. Then disaster hit and the varsi- ty struggled with district teams. JV reviews looked somewhat better, and a new coach, Rich Hankins, put them through intensive training. Both teams found good assistance from the bench. Early in the season varsity lost a key player, senior Allen Massie. Varsity boasted four seniors and nine juniors; JV had eight sophomores and five freshmen. SCOREBOARD Rich Valley 30 Bland 49 Rich Valley 23 44 Ft. Chiswell 25 26 Shawsvitle 49 57 Independence 33 35 Fries 32 43 Galax 42 39 Rocky Gap 21 28 Auburn 39 67 Mt. Rogers 23 49 Floyd 22 31 Shawsvitle 40 42 Galax 32 34 Fries 27 40 Rocky Gap 45 47 Auburn 29 53 Independence 34 43 Ft. Chiswell 24 34 Floyd 18 30 Mt. Rogers 26 44 WON — 19 LOST — 1 TOP LEFT: Ballet?? Michael Fanning puts up a stiff defensive block against Galax attempt. TOP Rl GHT: This is form at its best! Gary Blankenship completed this shot for two points. CENTER LEFT: Robbie Waddle's quickness coupled with help from Chad Thompson and Leslie Duncan created a tough game for Galax. BOTTOM — JV:John Michael Mustard, Brian Hall, Chad Thompson, Chip Bird, Gary Blankenship, Brian Duncan, Leslie Duncan, Brian Fore, Randy Dillow, Brad Havens, Robbie Waddle, Michael Fanning, Coach Rich Hankins. JV Boys Basketball — 13

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SCOREBOARD Rich Valley 52 Bland 70 Rich Valley 54 79 Ft. Chiswell 75 64 Shawsville 75 67 Independence 69 59 Fries 55 74 Galax 68 72 Rocky Gap 82 80 Auburn 68 67 Mt. Rogers 39 63 Floyd 70 62 Shawsville 64 46 Galax 72 67 Fries 67 64 Rocky Gap 71 44 Auburn 52 50 Independence 86 79 Ft. Chiswell 82 75 Floyd 85 44 Mt. Rogers 79 94 WON — 6 LOST — 14 TOP— VARSITY: Brian Townley, Bobby Epperson, Bob Hylton, Mark Gusler; Ke- vin Fore, Billy Burton, Tim Thompson, S ev Fanning, Mike Hounshell, Ritchie Havens, Robert Lambert, lm y Putnam, Rusty Havens, Coach Gary Collins. LEFT: Ritchie Havens keeps his eyes on teammates and the defensive team to find the best play. Ritchie was named to All - District team and Steve Fanning received Honorable Mention. CENTER RIGHT: Galax battles for a loose ball against Tim Thompson with assistance from Steve Fanning. BOTTOM RIGHT: Andy Putt- nam goes up for a sure two points with Mike Hounshell positioned for a re- bound. 12 — Varsity Boys Basketball

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Awesome trophy winners A production that kept spectators absorbed and on the edge of their seats was the boys 8th grade basket- ball. The quickness of Rusty Bird coupled with accuracy and team work from all the members gave them an outstanding season. They ended the season with no losses and were awarded a trophy at district tourna- ments. Three members came from the 7th grade. Robin Thacker coached this awesome team. SCOREBOARD Ft. Chiswell 59 Bland 42 Shawsville 61 38 Independence 47 36 Fries 58 24 Galax 46 41 Rocky Gap 66 45 Auburn 58 41 Rural Retreat 73 38 Floyd 42 18 Ft. Chiswell 56 53 Shawsville 46 40 Fries 59 29 Galax 39 31 Rocky Gap 45 29 Auburn 61 38 Independence 57 15 Floyd 48 17 Rural Retreat 65 38 WON — 18 LOST — 0 TOP: Intensive guarding by David King, backed up by Patrick Smith, create prob- lems for Galax. CENTER LEFT: Travis Munsey in a good blocking attempt. CENTER RIGHT: Patrick Smith takes an elbow caught between two opponents. BOTTOM — 8TH TEAM: Rusty Bird, John Simmons, Clinton Kegley, Mar- shall Schoenthal, Robbie Taylor, Jay Meadows, William Tickle, Patrick Smith, David King, Billy Epperson, Travis Munsey, Eric Faulkner, Rusty Meadows, Jim Clemons, Brandon Far- low, Coach Robin Thacker. !4 — 8th Grade Boys Basketball