Mauldin High School - Reflections Yearbook (Mauldin, SC)

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ump . Set . Spike . K1 1986 Volleyball team sets high standards. Starting before school, the 1986 volleyball team took to the court to work toward a winning season. I really wanted a produc- tive season since it was my 1ast, said spiker Jane Conforti. After losing to Airport High in last year's state play- offs, the Lady Mavs looked forward to another chance to win the state title. We wanted to win state in order to have the sense of ac- complishment that comes with the title, said senior Mary Jones. --sq 'f .. ., fr I f-.ff irq we 1 - 'will ' ,Q .xinifww .f 15 Having stayed every day af- ter school for at least two hours, the Mavs worked, us- ing drills and scrimmages, to better their abilities and sharpen their reflexes. Our long hours of practice gave us an edge over the other high school teams in region play, said sophomore Mar- nie Quinn. The Lady Mavericks fin- ished the season as second in the region. Having lost only to Pickens in region play, Mauldin qualified for the first round of the state playoffs against Byrnes. The team lost the match though, and was consequently eliminated from the playoffs. We played our best ever against Byrnes. We stopped their attacks, but just couldn't get our serves in, said starter Tabetha Stephens. The team boosted three all- region players, seniors Ta- betha Stephens, Mary Jones, and Jane Conforti this year. Next year will be a re- building season, since we will lose our spikers, four of our starting six, said freshman Kim Worthy. Diana Thompson Blocked out Maverick's Julie McCormack C142 blocks a spike delivered by Laurens. The team went on to beat Laurens two games to none. iPhoto by Todd Harshbargerj Double or Nothing. Mauldin's Jane Conforti 1101 and Ginger Cogburn work together to return the volleyball to Laurens. Conforti was named as all-region player this year. iPhoto by Todd Harshbargerl voayw 141 ll

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1986 Volleyball OPPONENT Dorman Hillcrest Riverside Byrnes Laurens Pickens Easley Eastside Wade Hampton Westside Hillcrest Liberty Travelers Rest Laurens Pickens Eastside Easley Wade Hampton Westside Lost Won Won Lost Won Lost Won Won Won Won Won Lost Lost Won Lost Won Won Won Won Overall record 13 wins 6 losses We played well as a team. We improved 100'Z, since the first practice. It makes you feel good to beat out of the tournament by the state champions, however we would have preferred to win state. Volleyball Team: iEront Rowj Beth Kemke, Carmen Giocamea, Marnie Quinn, jane Conforti, Ginger Cogburn. lBack Rowj Iulie McCormack, Mary jones, Teresa Bailey, Diana Thompson, Lisa Bailey, Tabetha Ste- phens. fPhoto by Gary Webb! 140 aww Hit that ball. Diana Thompson Q13j shows the competition why Mauldin was of the best. The Mavericks were put out of the state playoffs by the soo become state champions, Byrnes. iPhoto by Todd Harshbargerj Time Out. The Mavs take a breather as Coach Karen Brannon gives them advice on the game. The Mavericks became second in the region. iPhoto by T Harshbargerj T X 1. r

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. me K?-EZTTTT A ' .. . r M' W .wean Et..l....,M.- Y 9 Pm .:,:.:.,,,,. . luquu M I. :uzz eww '-'-' 1--2 -'-1-1 1 hat A Racquet! When Babs Hunter took over the girls' tennis teamp tennis as Mauldin would nev- er be the same. The girls opened their sea- son forcefully, bowing only to Wade Hampton. Bekah Larkin, new number one seed, led the girls' tennis team to victory. Coach Hunter kept the stu- dent body well informed on her teams progress. After ev- ery match, Mrs. Hunter would man the P.A. system and tell of her team's exploits. I'll never forget hearing Lady Mavs take top honors Mrs. Hunter talking about the girls' destroying, demol- ishing or devastating their opponents, said junior Shane Burnett. The lady Mavs compiled a winning record during the regular. season and faced Wade Hampton for the region title. Mrs. Hunter solicited the student body's support via the intercom for a week be- 'fore the match. The Mavs met Wade Hampton at Eastside, a neutral court for both teams. Even though the team as a Twice the fun . . . Doubles partners Karen Wais and Shannon Rice show their agility in a match against Eastside. The two played a large part of the teams success. iPhoto by Mike Fryel I got this one Missy Sullivan takes the initiative as she and partner Heather Lynch warm up for a match against Hillcrest. The lady Mavs won that match and lost only once during regular season. iPhoto by Mike Fryej 142 Gals Tam whole lost, top seed Bekah Larkin and number one dou- bles partners Missy Sullivan and Heather Lynch still had chances to take top honors at the state tournament. With alot of practice and a lot of hard work, Missy and I have a chance to win, said Heather Lynch. With everyone we have now and some new players coming in - we should be pretty good next season, said Missy Sullivan. Alicia Brown