McCluer North High School - Polaris Yearbook (Florissant, MO)

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Before a game, Ray Schoch, coach, spends time to hit a few balls to the outfielders. Warming up requires as much concentration as the actual game, according to Suzanne Stephens, junior. 1982 Sophomore Softball Coach: Dave Reidl St. Charles West Riverview . : Fort Zumwalt ‘oe Pattonville Pattonville Wentzville St. Charles West : -— . .. As she releases a powerful pitch, Sharie O’Brien, freshman, concentrates on the strike zone. 166 Girls’ Softball

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With his teammates watching in the background, Jeff Justice, senior, takes a practice dive. Swimmers, take your mark! Get set! ... Bang! The swimming Stars were off on their 82-83 season. Being on the boys’ swim team required dedication, perseverance, and willing- ness to work. Practices were every day after school and consisted of about 4000 yards or 106 lengths of the pool. Swim- mers alternated between sprints and dis- tance practices. Doing the butterfly, Steve Pummer, junior, races to get ahead of his opponents in the Hazelwood East meet. Into the swim of things The season record was 2 wins, Il losses. This did not present an accurate picture of the team. ‘The scoring system was inadequate for a team of our size this year,’ explained Philip Springer, sopho- more. Another reason for the record was the unusually hard lineup of opponents. “No one seemed disappointed this year, and the seniors, especially, had a good attitude.’ Mike McFar- land. The swimming Stars were coached by Mike McFarland, who has been coaching since McCluer North opened. “I enjoy it,” he remarked. “I like trying to get the best from the swimmers.” The boys’ swim team ended the season with a 7th place in the Suburban North League Conference. Several swimmers qualified for the final segment of the competition, and also placed in the top ten. The team was well-rounded with five seniors, five juniors, and eleven sopho- mores and freshmen. There were many outstanding swimmers and a good backup group- essential for competition. As for the future? “The prospects look good for next year,” said Steve Pummer, junior. ‘“Three-fourths of the old team will be back, plus whatever freshmen and new people come in.” a In a meet against Hazelwood East, Kevin Durham, senior, comes out of a forward dive. Boys’ Swimming I65

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Quick thinking enables Carol Usai, senior, to scoop up the ball with one quick motion. Hopeful softball players, new and old, filled the bench as the first player stepped up to the plate. Determination was what led the team to victory. “| think the team has improved in all phases of the game from last year.”” — Ray Schoch. The highlight of the varsity season was a double header against Hazelwood West with final scores of II-O and 14-4. Head Coach Ray Schoch said, “It was the best game in three years, there were no walks and no errors. | was really proud of them.” After the varsity swept through their regular season, with a final record of Il wins and 5 losses, they faced the state tourney. The first game, against Hazel- wood Central, was a close one but McCluer North won, 6-5. Next they faced Hazelwood West, winning 15-8. Then came a tough battle against Parkway Central. Varsity lost II-O which placed them second in their division. The B-team also played well last season with a final record of 5 wins and 2 losses. They began by winning over St. Charles West with a score of 14-3. Later in the Keeping her eye on the ball is the only concern of Michelle Mastroianni, freshman, during batting practice. Stars finish second season they faced Pattonville twice in one week, winning both times, I5-5 and 7- 4. All in all, it was a good season for softball. Coach Ray Schoch summed up the gi rls’ performance when he said, ‘I think the team has improved in all phases of the game from last year, and the seniors de- serve the credit. They really provided the leadership.” 1982 Girls’ Softball Coach: Ray Schoch = Zz O 3 7 St. Charles McCluer Riverview Fort Zumwalt Hazelwood East Hazelwood East McCluer Hazelwood West Hazelwood West Pattonville Ritenour Hazelwood Central Hazelwood Central Hazelwood West Parkway Central Mehlville @eumi48nNnN 8s fbO—- Vnlp hi 6 8 3 8 9 8 2 II 14 - 6 6 be) 0) 6 ie2) Girls’ Softball 167 | j | |