Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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Waiting and watching, the main question was could we do it again? Could we regroup from losing seven starters to graduation in '86? Could we win S.M.A.C., regionals and compete in the state playoffs? The question was answered when the Braves field hockey team opened against Calvert and won by a score of 2 to 1. From then there were many tough gmes for the lady Braves but they held together by defeating 12 out of 14 teams. Overtime games provided much of the season's excitement. The game with Northern went into a triple overtime leading to a 1 on 1 with the goalie. Some fine stick work from Kim Fugera and great saves by sophomore Holly Benton brought home the win. The St. Mary's Ryken game also went into overtime. Eight minutes in Stephanie Payne put the ball in the cage with an assist from senior Kns Ohler. The game that brought tears to ours was the loss against LaPlata determining S.M.A.C. champs. Fans came out to see the two teams compete, but unfor- tunately the Braves ctfme out on the short end losing 1 to 0. My girls overpowered the LaPlata Warriors, stated Coach Mrs. Bottorf. Whenever a team out comers and out shoots a team, we should have won. Maybe this was good for the team to prepare them for regionals. The day before regionals Mrs. Bot- torf had a fun day. Pumpkin carv- ing, contests, games, and candy. The idea was to let the team relax and have fun before facing Leonardtown Raiders. The Brates beat Leonard- town, a score of 3-1. Once again the team had to face LaPlata. The Braves got off to a slow start, but after half time they wasted no time putting in 2 goals for the score to stand 2-1. However, con- fusion on the field led the Braves to lose their abrupt momentum, and the game went into overtime. A break away by a LaPlata player, resulted in a score. LaPlata won by a score of 3-2. The Lady Braves held then heads high while walking off the field. It took style for the team to ad- mit and accept the final loss. Their classy style displayed that they were the real winners. Just keeping my eye on the ball. Sophomore Holly Benton did a great job as the varsiry team goalie Stacy Mueller watches and learns as the J.V. goalkeeper

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I V Football Front Row: Steve Douglas. Dan K rouse. Emest Butler. Corey Butler. Jimmy God- dard. Corey Hutcherson. James Butler. Shane Potts. James Gant. Jeff Burroughs. Thomas Bums. Gerald Knott Middle Row Brian Taylor. Stan Gnffm, James Willen. James Styles. Ricky Zois. Mike Foreman, Dwayne Jones. Joey Graham. Wayne King, Andy Bell. Kenny Ptlkerton, Mike Weber. Scott Wood. Joe Butler. Bob Slaughter Back Row Tyrone Price. Tom- my Dixon. Corey Butler. Carl Nerum. Mike Ragan. Tim Oraheim. Doug East bum. Steve Guy. Brian Bohlc, Steve Baldwin. Lynn Bean. Joe Stanaloms, James Hill. Robert Dugan. Doug Hunter. Mike You mans And you are going down Steve Baldwin does his job well keeping the ocher team from getting to quarterback Stan Gnffin. We re number one, not two. not three, not four. We re number one! The J.V Braves had a tremendous season, coming away with a county championship. Mike Foreman and Rick Zois made a fine team as kicker and holder

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On the move, Denise Harper charges down the field, keeping the ball in her sight and away from her opponent A short conference before the beginning of each game with the captains and officials reviewed rules and decid- ed possession of the ball Captains and seniors, Tracy Walter, April Harris, Kris Ohler, and Pam Holton were the leaders of the team and led them to their 13-2 record. FIELD HOCKEY A flick of the stick and Jeppa Harrison successfully passes the ball to another CHS player who will take the ball down the field. F irid Hotkey From Row Stacy Mueller. Deborah Shaughnessy. Candy Spencer. April Harm. Kru Ohler. Pam Hohun, Jcppa Harmon. Chmnne May. Shannon Gwinn Second Row Leslie Morgan. Holly Benton. Crystal Dickerson. Vicki Burroogs. Wendy Hall. Tracy Walter. Marian Lane. Cheryl Phillips. Denise Harper. Shery Hurley. Kimberly Fugcra. Back Row Coach Nancy Bottorf. Manager Michelle Kua- mi k. Melissa (.anard. Melissa Smith. Anne Bo turf. Penny Boiler. Jenni Hamig. Suranne (ur- ns. Stephanie Payne. Gerry Tnmharh. Suranne Kurt . Amy Jackson. Yvonne Lcaighmiller. Dawn Gilroy. Manager Tern Paolutci. Assistant Coach Vicki McLaughlin Asher Not Pictured Manager Amy Baker. Manager Tyuana Butler FIELD HOCKEY 31