College of the Ozarks - Soto Yearbook (Point Lookout, MO)

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Women's Track I feel very happy with our season. We need new depth and we hope we have additional athletes coming in, states Robert Osburn. This was coach Osburn's first year to coach women's track at S of 0 and he felt that the women did a good job for him. We more than doubled the number of meets than they had be- fore and still came in fourth place overall. After facing what Osburn called strong competition throughout the year against such teams as M.U. and Missouri Baptist, we still had a respectable season in conference . The only team mem- ber who broke a record was Annette Vassar who broke the shot put re- cord. Of the eight women which made up his team, Osburn was pleased with their overall perfor- mance, but gave special mention to Dee Dee Young, Robin Yeoman and new comer jill Harris as doing a very nice job this season. 5 Z: f:,- . ...... N. , . .. li ' ,,,,,,.. T .,.. ' .L A ...A TOP LEFT- The 1986 Women's Track team. CENTER LEFT- jill Harris springs out of the blocks to start off the next event. ABOVE- Keeping her pace, Dee Dee Young pushes hard for the finish line. LOWER LEFT- Kim Guy uses all of her strength in the shot put. LOWER RIGHT- Annette Vassar strives to the next hand-off. Competition 93

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Men's Track We had a good season, placing 4th in the Indoor out of 8 teams, running pretty good. That's how S B- of O track coach Robert Osburn summed up his 1985 indoor season. Even though Osburn felt that they didn't have the depth in the events he would liked to have had, he felt that because of some good athletes they were able to hold their own and place well. Osburn said that the real highlight of the season was Loxely Walters be- ing named to the N.A.I.A. All Ameri- can Team. Walters placed 2nd in the triple jump at the N.A.I.A. National Indoor Meet with a jump on 49ft. 3M inches, setting a new school record. W. ...ma , ...W I ,,. S rv During the middle of April the ' outdoor season was already under- ,A way. After two meets Osburn stated , 4' l W 'rt that, So far it's been real good. -I T, Winning their first two meets, which Q . .Aa I :V Izkvzl l y..y....y V V f . included a five team invitational in , r if which they finished first over SMSU, it The University of Rolla, CMSU, and SBU, the season was off on a good pace. Osburn hopes that, despite their lack of depth, good training and dedication will continue to help his team place well. TOP- Anthony Harris shows perfect form of high jumping during a meet. CENTER LEFT- Leaping high over hurdles is Kenny Nobles. CENTER RIGHT- Trying to keep his momentum going forward, Anthony Freeman finishes a long jump. BE- LOW- Clay Runzi pushes hard to get off on a good start. RIGHT- Loxley Walters, who placed 2nd in the triple jump at the N.A.I.A. National Indoor Meet, demostrates his skill at an outdoor meet. 1- wif? I 'V - Nivea- c L mf' ' 'Mj Q, T if Aff? 'QL ,V Q JJ, . 'YK 1 if f.p.,.:ff fi .9

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Volleyball The Lady Bobcats volleyball squad had a terrific season that ended with a trip to the District 16 tournament. The overall record for the season was 31-26. Although the team con- sisted of only two seniors, the exper- ience gained by the three sopho- mores and nine freshmen will be an asset to next year's squad. Coach Marilyn Graves was pleased with the achievements of this squad and looks forward to next season. Sophomore Annette Vassar com- mented, We gained experience, achieved our goal of qualifying to districts, and will be coming back even stronger next year. UPPER RIGHT- Coach Marilyn Graves explains the new strategy to if the team members during a time-out of a close game. LOWER LEFT- Annette Vassar, one of the three lettermen on the team, serves for g is another ace. LOWER RIGHT- Bridget Misemer, in the foreground, is i down and ready in case Deanna Moore's spike is blocked by the opposing team. t -at t . . .-1- gb ..,?.. -g-use-nl ' if j Q . E, -, 94 - Com ctition P' -..r L L T - - was ff, it .t X, ...Q J we -was