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

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Varsity Basketball Team Front: Kenny Welsh, Todd Souders, Keith Newell. Bobby Morgan, Matt Cover. Top I ft: Coach Dave Souders. Kevin Joyce. Scott Grissinger. Mark Hollinshead. Todd Garber. Tim Fowler. Manager — Steve Strait Top — Todd Garber scores two against the Indians. Middle - With a warrior hand in his face. Kevin Joyce shoots from the corner. Above Matt Cover starts the offense after a S. Fulton basket. Varsity Boys Basketball 29

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Long Season As their 2-23 record showed, the Spartan basketball team had a disap- pointing season. Inexperience played a major role; there were no returning starters from the ‘83 squad, so last year's J V's were forced into a starting role. Also, due to multiple injuries of three starters, several close games were lost. The bench filled in the needed places, but the opponents pre- vailed. Several games were close or tied in the second half. Last minute rallies by the opposing teams seemed to be just too much for the Spartans. Both Forbes games went dow n to the wire, with MHS winning at home. The season had a few high points. Todd Garber led the offense with 235 points. He was named to the Cove League All Star Team and recieved Honorable Mention on the Public Opinion squad. But the season was one of trials and OPP learning for both the players and MHS coaches. 32 N. Bedford 51 37 at Greencastle 58 39 at Littlestown 64 29 Chestnut Ridge 42 34 at Tussy Mt. 47 41 at N. Bedford 48 45 at Hancock 67 48 S. Huntington 50 31 at Chestnut Ridge 47 52 at Clear Spring 66 50 Forbes Road 49 53 Everett 78 43 at S. Fulton 64 36 at Everett 65 Upper I ft — Tigh; defense by Tim Fowler 58 Fannett-Metal 62 and Mark Hollinshead forces an Everett tur- 51 Greencastle 62 nover. 36 S. Fulton 72 Upper Right — Taking out everyone in his way. 51 Claysburg 38 Kenny Walsh drives for two against Southern 56 at Forbes Road 66 Fulton. 50 Tusscy Mt. 66 Middle — Todd Souders prepares to arch one 46 at Fannett-Metal 65 over the Everett defense. 39 at S Huntington 53 Right — Keith Newell jumps to block a shot. 49 at Claysburg 78 46 Hancock 69 43 Clear Spring Season Record: 2-23 60 28 Varsity Boys Basketball

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Sports: J.V. Junior varsity sports very rarely re- ceive the credit they are due. This is not always fair because they arc prob- ably the most important step on the way to the varsity scene. Starting in their freshmen year, athletes begin the long hours of practice and train- ing. It is here that they learn the im- portant fundamentals and techniques of the game. They also gain valuable experience. From here, the athletes eventually pass on to the varsity team. This year all of MHS' teams did fairly well. The girls j.v. basketball Top — J.V. Girts Basketball team - Front Tammy Seiders. Terri McGarvey, Mary Peck. Deena Soudcrs. Margie Seville, Back Mrs. Kendall. Angie Plcssingcr. Missy Vogt. Deonna Carbaugh. Angie Mellon. Abote I ft The action continues as Missy Vogt rebounds. Abme Right — J.V. Boss Soccer team Front Brent Culler. Rex Fields. Matthew Barclay. Walter Barmont. Chris Culler. Back — Lonny Hollinshead. George Messingcr. Bobby Jones. Robbie Coltrin, Craig DcShong. Scott Grissinger. Right — Trying to work his way to the goal. Matthew Barclay races against a Gettysburg opponent. 30 J.V. Sports