Connor High School - Archives Yearbook (Hebron, KY)

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Rain Rain Go Away I he 1984 softball team would have had to adorn themselves with raincoats and galoshes if they were to partici- pate in any of their rained out games. But once the season got started it was up and down with a loss to Newport Catholic and a great comeback against Campbell County. Two games proved to be memorable. One in which Chris Karlosky hit the winning run at the bottom of the eighth inning making the score 6-5 over Walton-Verona. The other game was a double header against Boone County. The triumph was a score of 11-3 and the second at a tremendous 8-3. The Cougar softball team was victorious. The outlook of the future for the Lady Cougars is very prom- ising. Despite the loss of players like Nancy Grieve, who showed tremendous ability playing short stop, and Lisa Rettig. who was an outstanding outfielder, the Lady Cougars ought to have a winning season once again. Also to be commended is hitter. Allison Ryle, who was a successful pitcher for three years and Jessie Holt, who contributed her time and skills despite a sprained ankle at mid-season. Regardless of the rain the team pulled out an 11-5 season and is looking forward to a brighter season next year. I. Allison Ryle shows her ability to pitch a perfect strike. 2. Racing for the base before the ball arrives is Myra Rhodus. 3. Behind the fence the players line up for next bat. 4. Terry Gline and Lisa Rettig try to relax before going out on the field. 5. Mr. Bowling watches attentively as Chris Haar waits for the right pitch. 6. Taking a breather from the softball game is Mindy Anne- ken. 7. Nancy Grieve patiently waits for the on coming ball. 104 ■Softball Sports

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Picking Up The Broken Pieces Picking up the broken pieces was the task of the Conner Varsity Baseball team. Once this was accomplished the team played with fire in their eyes. After a long delay due to the ever insistent rain, the Cougars took a Spring training trip to Nashville, Tennessee, but rain only allowed one game in which they won. Maintaining confidence and a positive outlook wasn’t easy, but a sophomore, Shane Burch, sparked the Cougars with a home-run agains Ludlow, his first varsity hit. Showing his attitude for hustle John Owens, played at third base, caught two foul balls while diving over a fence during the Conner vs. Simon Kenton game. The Cougars put the pieces into place by ending the sea- son with a winning record of 6-5. I. Preparing for the pitch is Shane Burch. 2. The infield gathers at the mound as Coach Sullivan makes a pitching change. 3. Mike McDaniel rares back to throw his fast ball. 4. The bench looks on as their opponents warm up.

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 CSHS OPP. Newport Catholic 2 K) Campbell County II 4 Bishop Brossart II 1 Notre Dame 10 12 Notre Dame 8 7 Newport 5 7 WaltonVerona 6 5 Boone County 8 3 Boone County 12 3 Scott High 5 3 Simon Kenton 7 6 Dixie 6 10 Villa Madonna 14 7 Beech wood 12 7 Highlands 9 4 •Early Bird Tournament District Dixie 5 II Standing I to r Mindy Anneken. Chris Karlosky, Lisa Rettig. Nancy Grieve. Cindy Bonar. Jesse Holt. Allison Ryle. Stephanie Hungler. Myra Rhodus. Coach Bowling. Kneeling I to r. Terri Gline. Angie Logan. Chris Haar. Missy Tanner. Kay Rowland. Suzanne Walton Softball Sports BIOS