Grove City Area High School - Pine Knot Yearbook (Grove City, PA)

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Tennis Team Mas Winning Season The tennis players of the 1985-1986 season added still another winning scoreboard to the archives of Grove City High School. Hard work, long hours, and strong determination were key ingredients for the Eagles during this year's triumphant season. A highlight of this season was a win against Meadville. Grove City defeated them at last after five years of unsuccessful attempts. District qualifiers were abundant this year. Qualifiers include Drew HofFecker, Eric Rider, Scott Vath, and Ethan VanTil. This is the first year our team has had such depth, stated Coach Lorraine Gilson. Everyone will most likely return, hopefully, and continue their winning ways. The loss of only one senior will benefit the team. Next year should prove to be another year of victories for our fine team. SCOTT VATM IS ready to snap to action while awaiting a return. Scott's forehand was a lethal weapon during the winning season. DREW HOFFECKER PRACTICES his forehand before a match. Fine moves, such as this were necessary to win a tough match. DAVE CHILDRESS SMILES at the camera as Janene Graham and Jennifer Drahuschak work hard. Statisticians must have a critical eye to judge shots during a match. SOPHOMORE ERIC RIDER hits the ball swiftly and easily in an effort to win the match. Eric was one of the many district qualifiers on the team. 1986 TENNIS TEAM. First Row: D. Childress, D. Myford, J. Graham, R. Halovan c. J. Drahuschak, E. VanTil I. Second Row: D. Hoffecker, S. Sowers, A. Montgomery. T. Opitz, E. Rider, S. Vath, D. Dannels, Coach L. Gilson. SHA WN SOWERS TAKES a break from his work to give us a smile. Shawn and Alan Montgomery played well during the doubles' matches. SPORTS 28

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Grove City Track Teams Excel SPOTLIGHT Doug Simmons I think we were quite successful with such a young team. Everyone pulled together for a great season. I learned how to help push others.-' The toughest team in Doug's point of view was Mercer. They have great quality and depth in almost every event.'' The fondest memory of track Doug will remember is the Butler Invitational. Everyone sat by the finish line and helped cheer me on. Their confidence in me was encouraging.” Wendy Hoffman The 1986 Track season was very rewarding. I feel each member grew from the experience and fun we all had. I was proud to be part of such a hard working and supporting team.” The toughest team in Wendy's point of view was Titusville. That meet would determine whether we would havea winning season. Everyone gave their best and we won by one point.” The fondest memory of track Wendy will remember is scoring the winning points of the Titusville meet. The Qrove City Boys' Track Team had a record breaking year. Records were taken by Doug Simmons in the hurdles, Jim Nichelson in the high jump, Tim McAnnich in the pole vault and a record breaking time of44.48 in the 400 meter relay. The team made great progress as the season continued and a sense of pride was redeveloped, responded Coach Adams, as he led his team to a winning season of 8-1. The Qrove City Girls' Track Team was very competitive throughout the year. The season included the closest meet against Lakeview in eight years. Nancy Miller, Marya Louise and Lori Grace led the Lady Eagles to a winning season of 5-4. The eagerness, attitude and enthusiasm of the girls had been very positive this year, replied Coach McKenzie, who was very pleased with this year's track season. TAMMY LA VAQUO QUICKL Y passes the baton to Dora Rice In the mile relay. The relay teams were an Important part of the team.

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My view of the season was nice and dear. The team had its rivalries, but it all worked out in the end. My personal gain was rhaking it to finals in the District Qualifiers. The toughes team was Oil City. They're always tough every year. So far, we haven't found a solution to beat them, but we're working on it. My fondest memory was the time Scott Vath and I made it to the finals of Tri-County. We almost lost in the first round and in the semifinals. We made it to finals, but lost to Oil City, the non-solution team. ■ it all worked out In the end. - Eric Rider