Lake Braddock Secondary School - Lair Yearbook (Burke, VA)

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Pwpj} he optimism was high for this I year’s Girls Varsity Softball Team. Over thirty girls tried out, nine of them returning from last season. The six returning lettermen were Wendi Burgess, Tisha McKay. Ann Marie Hall, Stephanie McKay, Virginia Medeiros, and Kelly Walsh. The positions of catcher and shortstop had to be replaced. Coach Norton stated,“If we get a good performance in these positions, with what is ex- pected from the rest of the team, we could go all the way to State. The coach expected the experienced players to lead the team to victory. The overall feeling was very positive. Last year, the Girls Varsity Softball Team placed second in the District and Regional Championships to West Spr- ingfield both times. The team and coach both had high hopes for an outstanding season. During practice. Coach Norton displays the pro- per position for swinging the bat. Senior Tisha Carey practices throwing a fastball -Ifi Kelly Walsh. GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM: Kim Buser. Wendi Burgess. Tisha Carey. Melinda Cole, Ann Marie Hall. Jennifer Mafewski. Dawn Mayfield, Stephanie McKay. Virginia Medeiros. Pam Owens. Paige Schanky. Kathy Stauden- wayer, Kelly Walsh. Kim Wright. Coach: Kay Norton. After receiving a catch. Pamela Owens returns the ball. In preparation of returning the ball. Dawn Mayfield steps back to throw. Varsity Baseball and Varsity Softball 265

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Pinch This year’s Bruin Varsity Baseball team showed the qualities of supreme coordina- tion and fitness from all its members. Though the team had many returning seniors, they were still able to improve with the help of their exhausting three hour practices. In early March, Head Coach Mike Wells was forced to face a difficult decision-who to choose for a skilled team. Out of the twenty-seven participants who tried out, only seven- teen were fortunate enough to make the team. The coach selected the team based on their attitude, fundamentals, skills, talents, and work habits. Coach Wells added, This year’s team has shown the best work habits I’ve seen in the last seven years. This helped us a great deal in facing our tough com- petition in the Northern District. With the help of their terrific talent, skill, and coordination, the team was able to pull off a fantastic season. Some team members give their complete atten- tion to Head Coach Mike Wells as he demonstrates correct base playing techniques. BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL: Team: Mike Acuff. Ken Brandon. Jeff Buser. Jim Cademar- tori, Pete Cressy. Mike Garrison, David Guy, Doug Hildebrand, Mike Holloman. Kevin Hout- chers. Chip Koscielniak. Bryan Morton. Roland Ray. Randy Roush. Chris Spring. Don Vossler. Doug Worthington. Head Coach: Mike Wells. While practicing his pitching. Chip Koscielniak shows his concentration in hurling a strike. In an all out sprint for first base. Bryan Morton arrives safely before his teammate Jim Cademar- tori can tag him out. Sports 264

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The J.V. Baseball coach J.R. Mathews was quoted as say- ing that he wanted to achieve three goals. “First and foremost, the boys should have fun. Secondly, the players should learn baseball skills. The third objective was to win more games than they lost. To achieve these goals, the team members practiced from 3:30 to 5:30 everyday Monday through Friday doing everything from running to bunting. Mike Frigault who helped lead the bruins to a successful season summed it up well, “Simple fundamentals and lots of practice really did pay off. Shawn Stofko and Everette Russel think about warmer weather as they warm up before prac- tice. J.V. BASEBALL: Team: Craig Alden. Paul Bischoff. Bill Carter. Jim Cudahy, Mike F'rigault. Dirk Heiser. David LaTour, Eric Panzer, Doug Reber. Scott Leonard. Shawn Stofko, David Thomas. Scott Vogel. Stu Whitten. Coach: J.R. Mathews. FRESHMAN BASEBALL: Team: Matt Arnold. Gil Buitrago. Scott Carlisle. Robert Cook. Shawn Haggarty, Pat Kiely. James McClellan. Jerry McFarland, Mark Masey, Ken Nehilla. Frank Pez- zorello, Scott Thompson. Joe Ball, Everette Russel. Coach: J.R. Mathews. practice. Trying to stay warm and loosen up at the same time was a skill the J.V. team picked up early during the month of February. Sports 266