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

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David Dantzler Wendy Morris confidence. As he followed through with ease, he anxiously watched the ball sail towards the distant green. Behind four years of experience from Sam Taylor and the consistent play of Ron Willard, the Knights continually built up their momentum throughout the season. Beginning with summer practices, the players built their confidence. The Knights racked up victory after victory and avenged their few losses to Pulaski County through long practices. uWe lost a lot of good players, but I though we could still have a good teamtt said captain Sam Taylor confidently. The most memorable regular season match proved to be the Metro tournament at Country- side. After an extremely hot first day, the rains came and the second day of play had to be postponed. But even though the conditions were After playing for four years on the golf team, Sam was Sam Ta lorf 11 s th h chosen as Co-Piayer of the after teeiyng 0;d3gng 5:103:1ng Year and finished tenth in the tice round with other team state. members at Hunting Hills. Experienced wing PLACE SCORE LOCATION lst 298 Metro lst 330 Hunting Hills 2nd 319 Roanoke Country Club 2nd 329 Thorn Springs lst 315 Willow Creek District: 2nd Regional: 2nd State: 4th David Dantzler Quiet please! A er concentrating on his accurately aligned putt Chris Hanson anxiously watches to see the ball drop into the seventh hole on a Hunting Hills practice green. TIC; Mike peedg rkeley skillfully attempts to retrieve his ball from a sandtrap while prac- ticing at Hunting Hills as Sam Taylor, Ron Willard, and Charlie Keffer look on. Through Districts, Regionals, and State, the Knights battled the odds to fore the record .5447W7z414 W47max 7: 1'qu 411474 ;,-; 442:1 not very desirable, the Knights spirit remained high as they conquered the saturated greens to win by twenty shots. However, many matches and many tedious practices soon followed, but this team found a means of livening up their routine practices. In order to challenge themselves and one another, the players set up small bets during practices. mThey weren,t big bets, but you certainly could intimidate your teammates, said Mike Berkeley. As they wrapped up the regular season, little did the Knights know that the highlight was on its way. For the fourth consecutive year, the Knights had qualified for state competition. But what was so significant about having to participate in another golf tournament? tilt was great! It was like playing in a profes- sional golf tournament? said Mike Berkeley. uWe got to play on one of the best courses in the state against the very best players.n As the season finally came to a close, some team members were slightly disappointed, but their optimism still showed through. Taylor said, ttl thought we could have played a little better, but you canit always play as well as youtd like to.'t David bantzler Golf - 53

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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.

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t l l l l With an expanded roster, the Knights worked hard but came up little bit short Jennifer Gowan The ball falls to the floor six inches outside the inbounds line, causing a side out. The gym shoes come to a squeaky halt as the whistle blows. Everyone looks on as the referee yells, N19 for 20, and, as Torryea Brewer steps onto the court for Leigh Belcher, they slap hands as always. Substitutions were such an integral part of the game plan, team members sometimes forgot whold even started. When students and faculty talked of the girls volleyball team several words came up in the con- versation, such as great, wonderful, and definitely hardworking. The hard work all started when 32 girls stepped onto the floor on the first day of try-outs, all know- ing that only a little over half could make it. uWe carried 18 players this year. We usually carry 15, but there was so much talent coming up, we had to carry 18W said Coach Joyce Palmer. After cuts had been made, the teams started to find out what their specialized areas were. ltWe have the three best setters in the valley. Kelly Thompson, Hillary Russin, and Amy Wilson, said Coach Palmer. The specialized areas worked well for the Knights with 12 people playing every game. Even though there was room for error, the Knights came through the season smelling like a rose. Captains Kelly Thompson and Teri Wagner led 54' e Volleyball H . everyone worked their tails off, even the managers. e Cindy Price ft'Ali. r 44,51; W A X73 R eachinff for the sky Tamm Ke ey prepares to slam t e ball onto Patrick Henryls court The Knights fell to P.H., 12-15. A real Besides being a health and racquetball club, Lancerlot in Vinton offered public ice skating every weekend. Lancerlot was home to the Lancers, a Bump, set, spike Torryea Brewer sets up the first part of the play while Cindy Price gets ready for the spike. The Knights in- creased their wins by one ghen William Fleming fell 2. the Lady Knights through the season, The first match of the season gave the Knights a win over Northside, but a loss to Patrick Henry. Not giving up, the Knights came back to beat both teams in their second match ups. With their tough schedule from September 10 until October 16 the Knights only lost twice to any one team, the Franklin County Eagles. The teams season ended 6-6. The Knights went into the District playoffs, held at Salem High School, third in the regular season. The first game against Patrick Henry was played with great intensity, but the Knights came up short with a score of 14-16. They came out with renewed determination, but victory was not to be theirs. Summing up the season, Cindy Price said, ilNo matter who you were or how much you played, everyone worked their tails off, even the managers? Cathleen Bubak, Angelic Dooley, and Trenor Williams made up the team behind the team, the managers. E asy does it Barely tapping the ball over the net, Teri Wagner clinches the final point for Cave Spring while Leigh Belcher looks on. Cave Spring won the match, 2-1 against Northside. professional hockey team. Some students also skated in the Youth Hockey program, held at the complex. Leigh Belcher, a Cave Spring junior, had been playing hockey for seven years. Her coach, Mr. Ken Miller, was a former Rebel, one of the pro hockey teams in past years. ill got interested in playing hockey when I found a brochure for youth hockey at a soccer gamef' Leigh said. itl had never been on ice except two times before. She bought a pair of skates and seven years later was playing right wing. R eady to la After a hard Mikes; practice, Steve Brandter. Jamie Lan- ter, Trent Sherman, Sam Branham, and Shane Thompson take a breather.