Franklin County High School - Animo Yearbook (Rocky Mount, VA)

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a yy Surrounded by Pulaski Cougars, Thomas Cook searches for a teammate to pass the ball off. (top) Win or lose. The Eagles are always supported by their fans. Racing toward homecourt, Curtis Clayborne at- tempts to make two points against the Pulaski Cougars. Boys’ Varsity Basketball Fieldale-Collinsville Heritage Flint Hill Oak Hill Fieldale-Collinsville Heritage Patrick Henry Northside Cave Spring Salem William Fleming Pulaski Patrick Henry Northside Cave Spring Salem William Fleming Pulaski Season’s Record: 6-12 Contrary to the popular belief, Big Mouths do come in handy when it comes to cheering the team on. The varsity Cheerleaders get the job done. Boys’ Varsity Basketball 25

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Another Side There’s More To The Basketball Team Than Just Sweats And Uniforms by Saye tas ae pa, Mattox On the radiator are Russell Mattox and Thomas Cook Preparing to go to class, Kent Griffith is seen in score points to heip the Eagles tram- in their ever popular three-piece suits. the popular sweater and slacks attire. ple the Cavaliers. Other victories includ- ed games with Heritage on Dec. I9 a score of 47-43, Northside Jan. 6 a score of 71-69. Although the Eagles were not always vic- torious, the team’s sportsmanship and spirit was certainly evident and admira- ble. The Jan. 9 game with Cave Spring was so close one could see victory ap- proaching but time ran out and the Eagles lost to the Knights 53-56. On Jan. 20, the Colonels conquered the Eagles by two points and on Jan. 30, the Northside Vi- king repressed the Eagles by three points. Conversing at the lunch table about the upcoming game, Benny Casey assures Barry Lumpkins of a win. Modeling their fashionable attire are (front row) Roy Mullins, Mike Smith, Thomas Cook, (second row) James Mackenhimer, Russell Mattox, (back row) Mi- chaux Raine, Tim Harris and Benny Casey. Game Day is not just another day for the Eagle players because on this day the Eagles get to display their classy wardrobes. Shannon Lowe portrays an- other side of the basketball team not seen on the court. 24 Boys’ Varsity Basketball

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26 Sports Battling to keep the ball from a Cave Spring oppo- nent, Glenn McCrickard looks for an opening. (right) JV Basketball Fieldale-Collinsville Heritage Fieldale-Collinsville Heritage William Byrd Cave Spring Patrick Henry Patrick Henry Northside Cave Spring Salem William Fleming Pulaski Patrick Henry Northside Cave Spring Salem William Fleming Pulaski Season’s Record: 13-6 Making two points against Cave Spring, Charles Boll- ing adds to the score. (right) During a jump ball, Franklin County players battle to get the ball for the Eagles. 1980 J.V. Basketball: (front row) Greg Smith, Rod- ney Heims. (second row) manager Joe Mattox, Dave Campbell, Todd Parcell, Fletcher Wright, Ronnie Ed- wards, Winston Berger, F.L. Slough. (back row) Coach Jim Hodges, Todd Grindstaff, Charles Boll- ing, Pete Weaver, Glenn McCrickard, Tim Cuff, Coach Calvin Preston. (right)