Chilhowie High School - Chilvalee Yearbook (Chilhowie, VA)

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Eighth Grade And Junior Varsity The Eighth Grade Basketball team, coached by Mr. Don Ratcliff, compiled a season’s record of 14 wins as opposed to two losses. The leading scorer for the team was Greg Belcher, who also received an award for being chosen one of the five best players in the Eighth Grade Tournament which Chilhowie hosted. At the Eighth Grade Tournament, the team won second place from a field of eight teams. Eighth grade team members included Andy Overbay, Mike St. John, jay Thompson, Terry McReynolds, Mike Farris, Dickie Kegley, Jeff Rector, Greg Belcher, Jerry Mutter, Jackson Berry, Randy Miller and Sam Blevins. Eighth graders are shown after winning the Second Place Trophy in the Eighth Grade Tournament. Greg Belcher was named one of the top five players in the tournament, pictured below. 18 1

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Varsity team members included Rusty Stamper, Jeff Mash, Mike Meade, Richard Richardson, Jay Cole, Tony Clapp, CAPTAIN, F’ete Sturgill, CAI’TAIN; David Duncan, Rob O ' Brien, Kavin Blevins, Herbie Montgomery, Frank Pugh, MANAGER: Allen Jones, MANAGER; Raymond Polk, Ricky Crusenberry, Jack Love, Mike Tittle, David Neikirk, Mike Halsey, Travis Crutchfield, Greg Nicks, Walter Pierce, C. B. Guy, Eddie Branson, Mr. H. C. Carter, COACH; Mr. Dickie Greer, COACH; Allen Hensley, Dean Cole, Mike Haga, Larry Neikirk, Larry Jennings, Tyrone Montgomery, Burton Martin, Mike Sturgill, Scott Foster, John Pierce, Mr. Don Ratcliff, COACH; Mr. Ron E. Ball, COACH. The Warrior Varsity football team ended the season with a 5-4-0 record. Scott Foster, a freshman, finished out the season as quarterback with a fine record of 687 yards rushing and five T.D, passes. Pete Sturgill, one of the two captains, won the Head Hunter Award. Mike Meade, who caught 24 passes with five of them leading to T.D. ' s, made All District — First Team Of¬ fense along with David Neikirk, First Team Defense. Pete Sturgill, Rob O ' Brien, Walter Pierce, Tony Clapp and Kavin Blevins made Second Team All District. 17

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Basketball Teams Have Winning Seasons Tony I.egard atlcnipts lo dellcct a Blue Devil ' s shot, left. Joey Blankenheckler. below, is pieUired on defense. J.V. team members included Anlhony .Sha ier. Tony Legard, L arry .lennings, Zac Caldwell, Scolt l osler, .Sieve Hall, Roger Wilson, (jary Ilealh, Joey Blankenheckler, Dennis Belcher, (iary Blevins, MAN, ' (j[-R; Ron Ball, COACH; Ernie Miller, John Harmon, Dan Horne, Mike SUirgill, Chris Marion, Sammy McClure, MANA(il-.R; C. B. Guy, MANACilR. After dropping their opening game by a score of 40-39, the J,V, team compiled an overall season ' s record of 14- 3, The team defeated the Saltville J,V, team 45-35 for the Hogoheegee District Championship, The Warrior team was led throughout the season by Larry Jennings who tallied 167 points, Anthony Shazier scored 149, Zac Caldwell scored 146 points, and Scott Foster scored 105. Tony Legard led the J.V. team in rebounds with 122. He also scored the most points in a game — scoring 24. His game point average with 10.6. Scott Foster led in the assists category with 28. Mr. Ron Ball coached the J.V. team. 19