Brunswick High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

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1982 State Runners’ Up The Brunswick Senior High Bull¬ dogs captured their seventh consecu¬ tive district title defeating the Nottoway Cougars 57-47. The Blues- tone Barons aced the Greensville Ea¬ gles, pitting the Bulldogs against the Barons for the fourth time in five years. The Bulldogs were the victors over Bluestone with a close score of 70- 68, qualifying them for the Regionals. The Bulldongs defeated John F. Kennedy, an extremely talented and much larger team, by a score of 60-58 with a free throw by Ronnie Posey in the last twelve seconds of the game. With just two games to be won be¬ fore the trip to Charlottesville, the Dogs defeated Tabb by a score of 85-72. The following night the Bulldogs re¬ moved York from the competition with a 53-38 win. The Bulldogs’ opponents in the State Semi-Finals was the Region IV Cham¬ pions, Marion High School, the only undefeated team in the state with a re¬ cord of 25-0. The Bulldogs defeated Marion in overtime 45-43. It sent the Bulldogs into the State Finals against defending champs Martinsville, who were ironi¬ cally called the “Bulldogs” as well. Martinsville defeated the Bulldogs 92-77 and the Battle of the Bulldogs was over. After capturing the district championship, David Wyatt, Grady Posey, and Coach Reekes proudly accept their team trophy. Displaying dribbling skills, David Wyatt dodges two Bluestone Barons going for the easy score, while John Thompson prepares to assist. 8

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Catcher Mike Gibson calls for a conference with Greg Moore on the pitcher’s mound to discuss plans for striking out the next batter. Looking for an opportunity to steal second base, Michael Yancey plays off first base. Scoreboard Brunswick 6 Northwest 10 Brunswick 7 Amelia 9 Brunswick 4 Central 5 Brunswick 14 Northwest 5 Brunswick 7 Bluestone 3 Brunswick 4 Nottoway 5 Brunswick 7 Central 8 Brunswick 1 Randolph Henry 9 Brunswick 1 Bluestone 2 Brunswick 7 Nottoway 10 Brunswick 0 Greensville 5 Brunswick 7 Park View 6 Brunswick 2 Randolph Henry 3 Brunswick 12 Bluestone 5 Brunswick 0 Nottoway 4 Brunswick 3 Greensville 6 Brunswick 10 Park View 1 After getting the runner out on second base, Sharon Thompson whips the ball back to first to complete a double play. Coach Leemon presented Michael Wood, Best Defensive Player; Mike Gibson, Most Valuable Player; Thomas McGeachy, Most Improved Player; and Tommy Jones, Best Hitter, awards for their outstanding performance on the baseball team.

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Trying to escape the heavy traffic of John Thompson and Leo Clary, this Bluestone Baron came away empty-handed. A Catching his competitors off-guard, Grady Po¬ sey’s soft touch adds another two points. Mr. Burke presented the Most Improved Player award to David Wyatt and the Leading Re¬ bounder award and Highest Field Goal Percent¬ age to John Thompson. 1 , 9