McConnellsburg High School - Sparta / Flashlites Yearbook (McConnellsburg, PA)

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Tracy and Kim begin to move the ball up the court. Lady Spartan Basketball The girls Varsity Basketball season got off to a slow start, but bounced back to complete the season with a record of 12 — 7. For the second year in a row, Nicki Morgan and Kim Spriggs were the leading scorers. Di- nah Chamberlain sparked the team's defense and Tracy Doyle led in re- bounding. The Spartans conquered Southern Fulton twice and Forbes Road once in the regular season to win the Fulton County Championship. They also tied with Forbes Road for the Cove League Championship. At the end of the regular season the Spartans were ranked fourth in Dis- trict V. The Spartans beat Forbes Road 48 — 34 in round one of the district playoffs. In round two, McConnellsburg played the defend- ing district champions, undefeated Rockwood. At halftime the Spartans trailed 38 — 34 but the Rockets dominated the third quarter and handed the Spartans a 82 — 59 loss. MHS OPP 45 At Everett 46 47 At Bedford 53 40 Tussey Mountain 48 38 At Forbes Road 43 45 Southern Huntingdon 35 51 Northern Bedford 37 63 At Fannctt-Mctal 32 40 At Southern Fulton 33 40 Forbes Road 30 60 Fannctt-Metal 20 57 At Tussey Mountain 49 68 Bedford 49 70 Everett 61 44 Southern Fulton 42 53 At Northern Bedford 28 50 At Southern Huntingdon District V Playoffs 38 MHS 48 Forbes Road 34 MHS 59 Rockwood Season Record: 12 — 7 82 26 Varsity Girls’ Basketball

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tan terrilory. Their huge team played an impressive game and won 5-0. De- spite this defeat, the Spartans still outscored their opponents 63-30. The recognition of the Spartans didn't stay in McConnellsburg. The Spartans had three members named to the Blue-Mountain League All- Stars. They were Jeff Garber, Keith Newell, and Joe Murdock, alternate. The Public Opinion picked 6 McCon- ncllsburg All-Stars. They were Jeff Garber and Mark Hollinshead on the first team; and Joe Murdock. Keith Newell. Matt Cover, and Tim Fowler on the second team. Top: Tim Fowler awaits action as his teammates keep the ball upfield. Above: Cornerkicks were Matt Cover's speciality as he led the team with 15 assists. Left: Front Matt Cover. Jeff Garber. Keith Newell, Joe Murdock. Joey Helman. Todd Garber Back Bobby Morgan. Mark Hollinshead. Jeff Sherman. Greg Bard. Tim Fowler, Wade Mellon, Kenny Welsh. Scott Grissinger. Todd Souders. Above Right: Kenny Welsh outmaneuvers his opponents and starts the attack. Soccer 25

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Left Nicki goes in uncontcsted for a layup. Below left Dinah avoids the tight defense by passing back to the top Below - Mary Peck. Jackie Mellon. Angie Plessingcr, Gina Kerlin. Dconna Carbaugh. Missy Vogt. Kim Spriggs. Tracy Doyle. Nicki Morgan, and Dinah Cham- berlain. Abote — Dconna prepares to jump against Southern Fulton Left After stealing the ball. Kim Spriggs prepares to capitalize on a layup. Varsity Girls Basketball 27