McGavock High School - Etc Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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—— | Se Sp moe SO OED CD The 1978-79 Freshman Volleyball sea- son proved to be a promising one for the Little Lady Raiders. The team ended their season with a 8-7 record. Even though this was the first year for our freshman team, there are many players who show potential for the future Varsity team. This page; Top: The 1978-79 Freshman Volley- ball Team. Kneeling: Nancy Maynard, Connie Chestnut, Karmen Coldmon, Pam Isham, Eloise Hunley, Gracie Hutson. Standing: Coach Joe Al- len, Mary Hereford, Sherry Bratcher, Gwen Kil- crease, Nancy Cantrell, Terri Crutcher. Left: Gra- cie Hutson, as though she was practicing ballet, returns a serve from the opponent. Right: Eloise Hunley sets up a serve for the opponent. -momw ze et Laer

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Day 39; Game 23: The next few games were played at DuPont. The Lady Raid- ers proved their stamina by conquering DuPont 2-1, and Goodlettsville, -0. Harding Academy became the victors over Big Mac with a score of 2-1. Charles- ton High, from Mississippi, fell in the grip of the Raiderettes. The 2-0 win chalked up another victory for our team. The next time Mac went to the net, they went for revenge. Revenge they did indeed get, defeating Greenbrier, who yame them their first loss earlier in the season, 2-1. The next two games proved to be bad breaks for the powerful McGa- vock team. Bradley Central and Kirkman both defeated Big Mac with scores of 2-1. The next game against Chester County High was a cin ch for the Lady Raiders as they blew the opponent away 2-0. The next game started tournament play for the Raiderettes. To our advantage, the sites for this competition was on our own Raiderettes Volley 30-7 Season home court. Teams from Hendersonville, Ryan, and Hillsboro were all defeated 2- i. In Regional play, McGavock won 2 out of 3 matches against Springfield, Mur- freesboro, and Livingston Academy. The teams defeated were Springfield and Murfreesboro by match scores of 2-1. Big Mac lost to Livingston Academy 1-2. The Lady Raiders were named Runners-up in this tournament. Mac did not do so well in the State Tournament. Chattanooga Kirkman de- feated Big Mac 1-2, in the first round. The 1978-79 season was an impressive one. McGavock was victorious in 30 out of 37 games played. The Raiderettes are proud to hold the title of the NIL Champs, District Champs and Region III Runner-up. This is something to remem- ber for Seniors Katrina Russell and Cindy DeLoach. CONGRATULATIONS Opposite Page: Top Left: Senior Katrina Rus- sell leaps high to defend the net for the Raider- ettes. Top Right: Sophomore Anne McLeay seems to be “reaching for high hopes” as team- mate Sonya Gooch looks on. This Page: Above: The 1978-79 Varsity Volleyball Team: From Left to Right: Row 1: Teri Burgess, Carolyn Dobbins, Cindy DeLoach, Phyllis Fal- kenberry. Row 2: Suzanne Novak, Sonya Gooch, Pam DeMatteo, Coach Omega Stratton, Anne McLeay, Kathy Gregory, Karen Green. Not Pictured: Katrina Russell and Corzetta Motley.

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Allen is literally on his knees cheering his girls on to plans. victory. Below: The team takes time out to plan their victory strategy as Coach Allen lays out the Top Left: ‘‘Dead Ball” seems to be the picture as both Connie Chestnut and Eloise Hunley rush for possession of the weapon. Top Right: Coach Joe