King High School - Clarion Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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KING BOY’S TRACK VS OPPONENT W Robinson East Bay L L Largo Invitational W W T.B.T. Plant City HL 1. Leto Invitational w W Leto Jefferson L 1. Griffin Relays W L Kiwanis Invitational W L Florida Relays Chamberlain Hills. w L Brandon Invitational w King Invitational Chamberlain Juan Washington. Benny Wallace, and Steve Griffin shoot out of the starting blocks for a quick sprint. i-fl of putting a shot. :rs shows u 110 Boy's Track

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KICKED THEIR WAY TO FOURTH IN STATE. Soccer is in it's second big year, and this years girls are stronger than ever. The Lady Lions proved that soccer can be played with fun, enthu- siasium, and skill. Training began early with the perfection of traps, volleys, and passes. Coach Con Foley helped to improve their skill and performance, with his experience. With returning senior Liz Hug in goal, she stopped many tense scoring threats brought in by opponents. A strong defense and midfield created goals that were easily put is the back of the net by the forwards. Many exciting games were performed by these girls such as the game against Chamberlin Chiefs, when the score was 1-1 for 100 minutes of action packed soccer which ended in a shoot out. Soccer at King High and around the county, is growing and will continue to grow, because soc- cer is the Sport of the 80’s

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AND THEY’RE OFF .. . The sound of pounding feet became familiar as the track season got off to a late start in January for the 1982 season. There were thirty-five return- ing juniors and seniors with only five new faces from the sophomore class. The practice sessions were every day after school for two hours, with the boys working hard on all aspects of their sport. The expectations for a good team this year were high with Coach Perkin's prediction for placing in the top four teams of the county. The team's two toughest rivalries were Hillsborough and Brandon who have always given King a run for their money. Some of the outstanding seniors in track are Danny Bean, Derrick Gaines, Carlos Johnson and Steve Griffin. Some of the events that King excelled in were sprinting, vaulting, jumping, distance running, shot putting and hur- dling. The dedicated boys on the track team worked to be the best in all events, thus bringing more pride to our school. kwicou Tim Godfrey, Harry DcReus. and Mike Funk ai long-lasting members of the miter squad. Boy's Track III