Floyd County High School - Bison Yearbook (Floyd, VA)

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Two more points are added as Rosemary Spangler goes up for a bonus shot. With a motto as strong as Together Al- right and a willingness to give all that was required, the varsity girls discovered what the word team stands for. Team- work became more for the girls than just hard work and a desire to win. A team, to them, meant fusing ten individual per- sonalities into one workable unit; it meant respecting others ' abilities enough to let them work in a play for two points. By securing 3rd place in New River District competition, the squad became a recog- nized power among the outstanding dis- trict teams. Coach Sandy Mills Above: Waiting for a rebound, Kathy Janney goes over opponent. Left: Linda Whitsett, guard, brings the ball up court toward the goal and her teammates. Floyd Opponent Floyd 35 Giles 38 37 21 Radford 28 42 41 Galax 32 41 24 Christiansburg 31 47 56 Carroll County 15 35 24 Blacksburg 42 46 39 George Wythe 34 51 45 Narrows 38 35 Giles 25 39 51 50 u. Opponent ' • Radford 53 Galax 17 Christiansburg Carroll County Blacksburg Sf ■ cf- 38 37 61 George Wythe 48 Narrows Tournament 41 Narrows 37 Blacksburg 55 Christiansburg 49 4

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Lady Buffs Win Season 11-8 With Teamwork Strategy and confidence boosters pay off when the team wins. There were many exciting minutes in girl ' s basketball. In fact, the last five seconds won us 3rd place in the district. Our team has started a winning trend for girl ' s bas- ketball and has set an example for all future teams to work Together Alright. Beverly Wimmer, Manager, Linda Whitsett, Cheryl Austin, Teresa Nester, Kathy Janney, Brenda Strickland, Loretta Simpkins, Connie Wimmer, Sandra Mills, Coach; Kathy Quesenberry, Captain, Rosemary Spangler, Co-Captain. Not Pictured Kim O ' Donnell, Della Cruise. 3

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Moving fast, Kathy Quesenberry evades Christiansburg player. During its 3rd year, the girl ' s basketball team finally made a breakthrough in re- ceiving long awaited sup- port and recognition. The first half of the season went slow as the team felt the agony of defeat early. However, unwilling to ac- cept this defeat, we fought hard until the victories equaled the loses. The second half gave u s the advantage we needed as we played each team for the second time. Self confidence increased as our determina- tion and team unity won over our opponents time and time again. We met de- feat with more determina- tion as we moved to the top of the district. Yet, there was more to the season than a record. There was the long tiring practices, the nervousness of the first jump ball, the pressure and tension of a close game, the screaming fans and all the heartache and laughter. These things were as impor- tant to the games as the ball itself. It was a great year for girl ' s basketball. Cheryl Austin Not believing the referree called a foul, Cheryl Austin is amused but confused. Team breaks from huddle to face Christiansburg players. Spirit is high as the Buffs win 41-38. 5