George C Marshall High School - Columbian Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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Plagued by injuries at the beginning of the season, the Girls' Varsity Basketball Team turned to the bench to cover for the absence of some key players. Despite the loss of a few athletes, they began their season very confidently, with high hopes of achieving victories in District, Regional, and State competitions for the second year in a row. Confidence emerged from the students as well as from the team, since more people attended the games to show their enthusiasm and support. The first three games proved to be learning experiences for the team. Expecting to win easily, the team squeezed through a 37-35 victory over West Springfield. This season opener made the team realize that they had to work to stay on top. Favored to beat Robinson, they fell through, however, and lost. Bouncing back at the Oakton game, the team achieved another close victory at 38-36. Aware that they had to work harder, the team began practicing on Saturdays with renewed determination. Impressive action at the Fairfax game was proof of a definite improvement. The Statesmen effectively benched the Rebels with a score of 50-35. Not able to generate an effective offense at Madison, the team dropped their second game of the season. Striving to maintain a consistent winning record, the basically young team improved with each game and learned how to play in different combinations. The season ended with an overall optimistic outlook and a feeling of success. Stymied by Falls Church defenders, Betsy Lux-ford searches for a pass receiver. Suddenly passing her opponents. Sis Spriggs takes the ball down court on a fast break. After bringing the ball down court, Laurie Jones shoots from the outside. Shooting over an opponent's outstretched, arms, Patty Dorsey adds two points to the score. -102 Girls' Varsity Basketball

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Priorities pinned Strong, experienced wrestlers caused constant changes in the Varsity Wrestling Team's line-up during their season. Competition was tight for starting positions, and before every meet, wrestle-offs were held to determine who would participate in meets. Adjusting to a new coach was not a problem for the team. Chuck Harris had coached at Marshall previously, and knew some of the older wrestlers. Rookies rapidly adapted as they familiarized themselves with the coach and the team. Conditioning exercises in the fall helped wrestlers prepare for the coming winter season. Workouts and running put prospective grapplers in shape for the strenuous competition to come. Opening the season with a victory over Groveton, the wrestler's future looked good. A temporary losing streak followed, but the team quickly picked up and pulverized Oakton. Suffering minimal injuries, the individual wrestlers improved over the season. Despite the several losses, the wrestlers were content with the outcome of the season. Before the Fairfax meet, Wes Buschow stretches out to prepare himself for his match. After throwing him to the mats, Mark Herbert works to put his opponent on his back. During a difficult moment on the mats, Jeff Lybrand, Vince Rydzcwski, and Chuck Harris observe the action. Varsity Wrestling - Front row: Steve Anderson, Cindy Herbert, Elaine Cassell, Diane Webber, mgrs., Berge Pechtimaldjian; Second row: Mark Herbert, David verbano, Ronnie Spencer, Vince Rydzewski, Jeff Lybrand, Greg Kohlhaas; Back row: John Gilmore, Randy Bates, Robert Young, Gary Kirk, Brian Wheeler, Wes Buschow. y y Y Pt to C £ 4-3- £- y ,td yoov - y We io A We. Coli5 • Nj; ©VJ Ct— A'Rj iysity Wrestling 101 J. C — 62o Gr 00c

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Sparkling team radiates energy Driving towards the center of the court, Betsy Bailey tries to position herself for a shot. Defensive players from Falls Church block Cathy Ostroski as she dribbles down the court. During a break in the action, Alida Koury relaxes on the bench. Girls' Varsity Basketball - Front row: Becky Flanagan, Betsy Luxford, Amy Hyland, Dale Tate, Terri Morrison, Jody Rogers, Anne Lan- Wallace, Betsy Bailey, Sis Spnggs, Cathy Os-galis, Tracy Wampler, mgrs.; Back row: Patty troski, Laurie Jones, Jennifer Paul. Dorsey, Alida Koury, Lynn Ostroski, Kelly Girls' Varsity Basketball 103