Cave Spring High School - Accolade Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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Photo finish Bill Martin crosses the finish line just inches in front of his William Fleming opponent. V So whats 26 miles? It was cool, a little windy. About 180 runners were stretching in anticipation of the 262 mile course that lay ahead of them. Although Mike Behrens and Steve Hutton had trained E Stars 35 Steve Hutton and Mike in Behrens run in the Star City Marathon. Both placed well in their age groups. a r:- for only 33 miles in cross country, they felt prepared to meet the immense challenge. Starting in downtown Roanoke, the Star City Marathon went down Petersi Creek Road and Williamson Road, then spanned some secondary roads back to the downtown area for the finish. i9 avid Mich David Michie Leader of the pack Mike Canary pulls to the front of the pack early in the race The Knights went on to $082 to William Fleming 25- Boxed in In the center of the pack, Brian Doughty and Cleve Fisher surround a William Fleming opponent. Concentration After doing his stretching ex- ercises, Brian Doughty ponders for a moment the tough race ahead of him. Shooting for a time of 3:30, Steve placed first in the age 14-17 group with a time of 3:45. Mike also did well. Why did they do it? ttYou get a real sense of accomplishment from knowing you can go the full distance e- it makes the training worth the while, said Steve Hutton. Cross Country e 5 1 David Michie

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Down the hard city streets and through the woods, the Knights were rekking off the track David Michie ln 90-degree heat, with steam rising from the sun-beaten pavement, the cross country team emerged from the locker room. They lined up, not wondering what their times would be, but rather it they could finish the grueling 3.3 mile course that lay ahead of them. Honk! The horn in Coach Joe LaRocco's car sounded, and the race was on. Obstacles for the team to face existed every step of the way. Coach LaRocco summed it up, ttlnexperience was our greatest obstacle. Graduation claimed six boys and one girl from the team. When asked what she felt was the teams greatest obstacle, Amy Vest replied, ttlnjuries e they kept me out for most of the season!u Even though the team didnlt expect much out of the season, they managed to win at Salem, Northside, and Patrick Henry. They placed fifth at the District meet with Mike Canary, Cleve Fisher, and Mike Behrens running well for the Knights all year. Mike Canary also distinguished himself by making the all-distn'ct team. The girls season began with a slow start. tlThe first few weeks, we had only a couple of girls who could make the three-mile course without stop- Gll'll' Cross Country SCORE OPPONENT ls! of 12 ALCOVA Invitational 36-20 Patrick Henry 38-21 Northslde lllh UV: Invitational 37-20 Salem 1:! Metro Season Record: 3-0 HThe first weeks, only a couple of girls could make the entire course. Coach LaRocco L 50 - Cross Country U rging them on Rick obers comes in during the loss to William Fleming as Coach Joe LaRocco and Steve Hutton root for the team. David Michie pingfl said Coach LaRocco. But the girls soon gained momentum, and won every regular sea- son meet they participated in, including the Allegheny Invitational, Blue Ridge Invitational, Metro, and District. At District, the girls ran for the meet's all-time low score. They sizzled to a 9-0 record for the season with only one letterman, Ace Greer. She remained undefeated through two regional meets. Six girls, Ace Greer, Holly Frank, Terri Scott, Amy Vest, Beth Steorts, and Jill Yasenchak made the alledistrict team. Coach LaRocco was named Timesland Coach of the Year for his efforts with the girls team. Cross Country meets usually didn't bring out a big, rowdy cheering section. ttltls probably because in cross country you dont get as much recognition as in other sports? said Steve Hutton. The team was surprised at the home meet against William Fleming when the band decided to show some Knight spirit to the invading Colonels. They spontaneously stopped practice, which was going on during the race, and cheered the Knights on. Although the meet ended in a loss, the band received a resounding thanks from the team for their support. CROSS COUNTRY TEAM. Front Row: Andrea McClellan, Jill Yasenchak. Holly Frank, Ace Greer, Helen Conner, Beth Steorts, Terri Scott. Amy Best, Cybelle Wu, Jennifer Yasenchak. Second Row: Brian Witchger, Mike Pistner, Steve Hutton, Greg Crook, Cleve Fisher, Gerry Bingeman, Jay Gentry, Bobby Yopp. Back Row: Coach Joe LaRocco, Mike Behrens, Trey Lynn, Brian Doughty, Mike Canary, Tom Garrett, David Canary, Patrick Cooley, Darren Jones, Bill Martin. Art Coumoyer r t? Q s

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I n the shade In an attempt to chip his ball up to the green, Sam Taylor crouches low to keep his form. The trees at Hunting Hills were often an un- avoidable obstacle that golfers had to contend with during practice Staging cool Alex ong powerfully draws his club back as he prepares to tee off during an extremely warm practice. The golf team had to contend with warm temperatures throughout the entire season. Freest til joined the swim team because I thought it would give me an interesting opportunity to meet people,H Beth Shelton explained. Having participated on Sugarloaf's summer swim team for six years, Beth felt she needed to winter swim to keep in shape. Because of this, Beth joined the Y-Brats, team two years ago, She 52 - Golf Problems? Ron Willard shows his form as he begins to follow through after freeing a trapped ball during practice. practiced regularly four days a week from November to March at the central YWCA. til really enjoy competing in meets, but I hate practicing my long distance eventsf said Beth. The extra practicing helped Beth to greatly improve her speed, but her most significant accomplishment was qualifying for a le Splrlt - David Dantzler David Dantzler i i David Dantzler national meet in Cinncinaij, Ohio last summer. itSwimming has helped make new friends and stay in shape, but it has also been a lot of fun? Beth said enthusiastically. B rat at work Beth Shelton concentrates on improving her form while practicing her 100 meter freestyle for an upcoming Y- Brat meet. Beth works out at the YWCA four days a week.