Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

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Tournament Activities DORIS GWEN DOREY: JOAN The 1970 Girl's basketball season was surely a year to remember, for the fine teamwork and drive shown by these girls resulted in a 6-4 record for the season. Coach Kathy Williams had several veteran players returning to the squad who supplied both experience and some excellent ball handling. Dotty Ownby, leading scorer with an average of 19.4 points per game, Doris Langhorne, rebounding champ, and Brenda Lipscomb, fast-shooting forward, were selected for membership on the All-District team. Joan Rigsby, Gwen Lipscomb, and Joanie Marion also provided scoring power. The Dukettes entered into tournament play and reached the finals where they suffered a loss to Buckingham by the thin margin of only two points. Such an exciting and impressive season demanded pride from the entire student body in the performance of the Dukette team. SCORES Cumberland 27 Fluvanna 40 Cumberland 26 Buckingham 46 Cumberland 66 Prince Edward 13 Cumberland 53 Amelia 18 Cumberland 92 Goochland 14 Cumberland 50 Amelia Paes Cumberland 40 Buckingham 43 Cumberland 67 Prince Edward 21 Cumberland 39 Fluvanna BW Cumberland 47 Goochland 24 FIRST ROW: D. Ownby, D. Langhorne, SECOND ROW: A. Patterson, J: Rigsby, G- Lipscomb, C- Ligon, C- Rose, THIRD ROW: B. Madervina, L. Ownby, P. Scales, B. Lipscomb, J. Marion, V. Matthews, Coach Williams. 26

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Spirit And Enthusiasm From the tip off that commenced the first game to the action-packed play that climaxed the district tournament, the basketball cheerleaders were present to perform rousing chants and to lead the anxious crowd in cheers of victory. The pre- sentation of pep rallies, sponsorship of sign competitions, and the performance of skits also composed the routine of the bas- ketball cheerleaders. With their sponsor, Miss Lois Wright, the eight member squad journeyed with the basketball team pro- viding both enthusiasm and, on several occasions, treats of cakes, cookies, and other delights to give to the victorious Dukes. The Dukes possessed the pep, the steam, the coach, and the team, and through the efforts of the cheerleaders CHS was on the beam. S. Baldwin, G. Franck, B. Garrett, S. Jackson, G. Lipscomb, K. Wilson, R. England, B. Buswell. Sheila Gwen Co-captain Co-captain GWEN BE KAREN (Left) As the frightened Chickens of Prince Edward County look on, Betty Garrett, as Coach Johnson, unwinds. 25

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But Develops Quality SCORES Cumberland 6 Goochland 46 Cumberland O Fluvanna 42 Cumberland O Park View 24 Cumberland 12 Prince Edward 6 Cumberland 6 Louisa 6 Cumberland O Amelia WZ, Cumberland 2 Powhatan 14 Cumberland 12 Buckingham 26 Cumberland 12 Bluestone 28 Co-captains Frankie Baber and Thomas Grant pose after a pre-game practice season. Although the Duke football squad did not have a large reserve on the bench and felt the loss of several key play- ers, the team nevertheless exhibited a determined effort and fighting spirit. While the Dukes posted a record 1-7-1, constant drive and a will to win reflected in each game. As the season progressed, the level of skill im- proved as was evidenced by several tight ball games that were not wrapped up by a victor until the final seconds of play. Offensive play was led by Anthony Robinson, Will Robinson, and Co-captain Thomas Grant. Defensively the team benefited from the hard-hitting tackles and alert moves of Co-captains Frankie Baber and Thomas Grant. Pat Boggs was the second leading ground gainer on the squad. The team was deprived of the running ability of Dennis Spillman who was injured in a preseason scrim- mage. The quality of talent on the CHS squad received recognition with the announcement of the All-District team which included Duke Linebacker Frankie Baber, End Will Robinson, and Quarterback Anthony Robinson. As the Dukes are losing only three seniors, head coach David Riley who was assisted in his duties by coaches James Johnson and Henry Morris, expects both an ex- perienced team and a powerful attack on the Cumberland gridiron next fall. Line coach James Johnson, head coach David Riley, and trainer Ernest Church go over some statistics before a game. 21