Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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ETTI A WINNING SEASGN Back Row Herman Kelly Kevin Yeargin William Cash, Pete Farquharson, Coach Mark Vandervort. Front Row Mike Ward Jay Dugger David Harden, Kevin Young. Not Pictured: Robbie Welker, Will Jones Darryl Brooks Stefan McDonald Mike Gibson Kevin .JN sfr ., ..,, l, dyryillnhn-Kun rff, . , ,., v Ji ,M , ar., .M as gf Beginning the season with four straight victories, the Warrior netmen proved to be a strong contender for the District Title. Led by Coach Mark Vandervort, the success of this team was due to the match experience of the older players and the hard work and dedication of the first-year mem- bers. The Warriors suffered their first loss to Hampton with a score of 4-5. Bounding back from their losses, the team scored decisive victories over Fer- guson, York and Bethel, with both the individual players and doubles teams contributing to these victories. Most Valuable Player and number one seed Mike Gibson had the most love sets, while William Cash proved to be the Best in Tie-breakers. Senior Kevin Yeargin was voted Most Dedicated by his teammates. The long hours of after school and weekend practices paid off, as the Warrior Racqueters ended with an exceptional 8-4 record. KHS BOY'S TENNIS 1981 82 KHS York KHS Tabb KHS Bruton KHS Lafayette KHS Hampton KHS Warwick KHS Gerguson KHS Phoebus KHS York KHS Denbigh KHS Bethel KHS Menchville

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A SWINGI G SUCCESS From the hot summer days of Au- gust until mid-October, twelve dedi- cated Kecoughtan girls practiced their serves, volleys and ground strokes intensly for at least two hours a day. Their hard work and enthusiasm result- ed in a 4-4 season for the Lady War- riors tennis team. Led by Coach Bud- dy Denton and managed by William Cash, the team, which consisted main- ly of first-year players, relied of speed and skill rather than experience. Laura Ervin, ranked 6th, was given the award of Most Deserving, while Shari Savage was the recipient of the Coach's Trophy. Lisa Wildes, voted MVP and seeded first, was a finalist in District competition and advanced to Regionals. Looking back over the sea- son, the hard work and devotion was rewarded be success for individual players as well as the entire squad. Coach Buddy Denton looks on to supervise the girls' practice. 26 Girl's Tennis W My NW . W V -.J Q- , - i Q-.ln .ggulug-. Top row: Coach Buddy Denton, Lisa Wildes, Shari Savage, Jan Yuergert Bottom row: Debbie Karsay, Monica Spunzo, Kelly League, Laura Ervin, Joanne Ervin, Zemp. Qf 2 ..- - A as s if ....r.ss-'J - . . Iszfsiltirii . is iss .Gs A -rrwgismgwgl s . - .... -L if-fRN.l,T7ws - J s A .....1 L ,L f..., Q - - 8 Nw J ' RY-.14 t . J - ' T T . 7? pr .K i ' , 'jifsafisggi ' : ,L . A r'TjQYQiQ' With the racket ready and standing in position, Monica Spunzo formulates her strategy. H.. ' 1: Laura Gardner, Michelle Allen, Susan Kecoughtan Girls Tennis 1981 Kl-IS 0 G.W. Danville KHS 0 Douglas Freeman KHS 5 Hampton KHS 3 Denbigh KHS 7 Bethel KHS 7 Ferguson KHS 3 Lafayette Kl-IS 9 Warwick KHS 3 Hampton Roads Academy KHS 2 Phoebus KHS 3 Menchville Concentrating on the opposing player, Karsay awaits the next serve. N

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THE BEST YET There is an old saying that goes, Anything worth doing is worth doing well. That was exactly what the Kecoughtan football team did as they finished second in the highly competi- tive Peninsula District. The success of the season was a credit to the hard work of not only the players and coaches but the cheerleaders, adminis- tration, and student body as well. Head coach Howard Jackson with the assistance of coaches John Pauls, Tom Millen, Gordon White, and Jerry Hall guided the Warriors to an impressive 8-2 record. The only losses suffered was an early setback to Menchville and a heartbreaking 14-12 defeat at the hands of eventual state champion Hampton. These defeats, however, were outnumbered by the eight victories. Highlights of the season included victories over rivals Bethel and Phoebus along with a Homecoming shutout of Lafayette. An offense, which featured a balance of passing and run- ning, rolled up a total of 214 points in the ten games played while the stingy Warrior defense held opponents to only 87 points. Several players were rewarded their fine performances. Gerard Ruff, Coach Howard Jackson casts a reassuring glance over his shoulder at the Warrior's winning scoreboard as he gives instructions to his team. All-District selections on of fense while Gerard Ruff and sighted for outstanding play. for Scott Woodlief, Maynard Brown, winning. OUTSTANDING FOOTBALL PLAYERS Best Offensive Back Gerard Ruff Best Defensive Back Wayne Pugh Best Offensive Lineman Maynard Brown Best Defensive Lineman Dirk Parker Scholastic Award Rusty Melton fl Vs Seemingly adrift in the midst of the practicing Warrio football does not appear to want to go to any of the vying for it. and Wayne Pugh were First T f Wayne Pugh and Dirk Parker First Team All-District selections on Boswell were named on the s team. Wayne Pugh was named on Second Team All-Eastern Region fensive team. Kelvin Newsome se Wallace, Jason Richie Rusty Melton were other pl The Warrior football team should commended for their fine season were all symbols of the true essence