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

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New recruit Although his main focus was on long distance running, Rick Robers also competed in field events during the last Feet. Rick threw the shot 24 eet. Coaching on Although Coach Joe Hafey taught at Hidden Valley, he coached both boys and girls track for the Knights. Nevertheless, he found that his commuting caused problems. uThe major problem was lack of Just in time Carefully observing the form of their team members, Coaches Joe Hafey and Steve Spengler time the Knight runners with the aid of Mr. Fuzy Minnix at Salem High School. contact with my athletes during the dayft said Coach Hafey. til had to take away from practice to take care of small problems since I hadntt the opportunity during the day. However, soccer coach Terry McGreevey felt his absence improved his coaching abilities. til feel it helped since my total focus David Dahtzl Airborne After descending towards the sand pit Tommy Crowe is momentarily suspended dur ing the long jump. Tommy's bestjump was 17 feet, 10 in. ches. In the lead While rounding out the last leg of the 400 meter relay, Mike Canary successfully receives the baton from John Briggs as Andrew McKnight looks on; The relay team went on to win at home against Franklin County. Toni Moore Strong hold Preparing to practice, Beth Sparks sets her footing asJoe Meador holds the starting block. Because of Beth's leg strength, Joe secured the blocks to prevent slipping. the run was on judging the soccer ability of each player and not influenced by their classroom ability, said Coach McGreevey. Although Coach Hafey and Coach McGreeveyts feelings about commuting differ slightly, they both agreed that they enjoy coaching the Knights and sharing in their teams successes. Boys Track - 71 2 8 .. E '5 I-

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Wendy Mom's Amid a cheering crowd, a smiling Rick Robers prepares to race. Although he appears relaxed, he feels the tension rise as he steps into his lane. After completing his last minute stretching, he carefully steps into the starting block. As the crowd's enthusiasm dwindles to an expectant hush, the gun is fired, and the race is on. When the boys first began training for their up- coming season, little did they know of the adjust- ments they would have to make. Having previ- ously coached the girls track team, Coach Joe Hafey undertook a large workload by also coach- ing the boys. In addition, Coach Steve Spangler took on the task of training the shot put and the discus competitors. ttWith two new coaches, I though it would be pretty rough at first; but by the second week of practice, we were working together wellfl said Cleve Fisher. However, this was not the only adjustment the boys had to make. Heavy rains throughout the season caused cancelled practices and postponed meets, which added pressure to their late-started season. Because their new coaches had different train- ing methods from previous years, the team had to work twice as hard to maintain spirit while striving to meet their goals. BOYS, TRACK TEAM. Front Row: Ca cil, Shawn Boyd, Tommy Crowe, Gerry Adjusting to new coaches, bad weather, and a late season, the Knights engthen their strides Step by ste Although exhaufted from his heavy competition, Tommy Garrett pushes hard to finish the mile. ' h l Gentry, Scott Hammond, Terry Sparks, Paul Stane ingeman, Ed Lobello. Second Row: Mike Pistner, Chris Koon, Mike Behrens, Mike Allen, Tommy Garrett, Greg Crook, Rick Robers, John Hawks. Back Row: Kevin Parrant, Matt Phill ips, Trey Lynn, Brian Doughty: Joe Meador, Andrew McKnight, John Briggs, Bryan Brooks, Rodney King, Cleve Fisher. 70 - Boys Track Art Coumover David Dantzler uWe put in a lot of hard work, had a lot of fun, and it paid off, not necessarily in team gains but personal ones, said Rick Robers. One such personal gain was achieved by Terry Sparks. Terry represented the Knights at the state meet in Newport News. Competing in pole vault, he jumped 13 feet placing tenth in the state. However, team members felt disappointment. Having practiced after school every day and given their best, the Knights finished last in the ' district. til think we needed to work the speciality areas and endurance training a little more,n said Trey Lynn. ' After late meets, the team looked forward to the pizza parties that Rick Robers carefully organized and realized their team spirit made the season enjoyable. ttAlthough I enjoy the sport, I like practicing with my friends after school and competing against other schools, said Mike Canary. Tommy Crowe added, It gave me something to do other than riding the bus home after school every day. mance in the 110 hurdles Over the top against Franklin County. The Having remained in tight competition throughout the entire season, Trey Lynn again tums in a top perfor- SCORE 50-91 50-22 83-53 62-825 62-255 44-91 f oga: t M Season Record: 3-3 District: 7th Regional: 10th hurdlers took three steps. between each of the 110 hurdles which were also called high hurdles. OPPONENT Patrick Henry Salem Franklin County William Fleming Northside Pulaski County

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Mao hu After finghing gue 400 meter relay race. Jenny Angeli and Beth Sparks congratulate each other on a victory. The Knights beat Northside by 40 points. David Dantzler y. .91 u s: m' D 'U '5 m D B reakin away Gaining some points for the Pam Russel kicks up some win against Pulaski County, dirt to leave her Franklin Noelle Bolt has a perfect County opponents behind. release to gain first place in Cave Spring beat Franklin the discus County 84-42. .emeAm Oeflei. Ire ' . A Art Coumoyer GIRLS' TRACK. Front Row: Am Wilson, Pam Russell, Debbie Anderson, Heather Lange, ennifer Yasenchak, Ace Greer, Tem' Scott, Amy Vest, Holly Frank, Emily Humphxies, Janet Masters. Second Row: Karen Doolan, Amy Williams, Libby Fetherolf, Lee Belcher, Laura Haven, Melanie Richard- Eh son, En'n Via, Kim Mauer. Tammy Kelley, Jenny Angell, Kelly Heat er ange puts all her Thompson. Back Row: Coach Fuzzy Minnix, Helen Conner. effon into clearing the bar in Jill Yasenchak, Wendy Elswick, Tammy Furrow, Beth Sparks, the highvjump competition. Julie Rutherford, Lee Moore, Jennifer Stough, Susan Craft, The Knights suffered a dis- Karen Gordon, Michelle Manning, Cathleen Buback, Coach appointing loss to Patrick Joe Hafey. Henry. 27-69 David Danlzler 72 e Girlsh Track