McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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Despite a losing season, the Cowgirl volleyball team never lost spirit. Sammy Bordelon, Beth Rist, Karen Owens, and Margaret Haydell con- gratulate each other after scoring a tough point against Southeastern. (Photo by T. Maricle) Volleyball Schedule Sept. 11 Nicholls State 2-3.L Sept. 13 Tulane 0-3 L Sept. 14-15 San Jacinto Tourn. Sept. 18 Lamar 1-3.L Sept. 20 Southern 0-3. L Sept. 25 Southeastern 0-3 L Sept. 28-29 Lamar Tourn. Or, Arkansas State 0-3 L Oct. 6 Northeast 0-3. L Oct. 9 Southern 3-2 W Oct. 16 Southeastern 0-3 L Octamis, Tulane 0-3. L Oct. 19 Texas-Arlington 0-3 L Oct. 20 Southern Tourn. Oct. 22 Southwestern 0-3 L Oct. 24 Lamar 0-3. L Oct. 26-27 USL Tourn. Oct. 30 Nicholls 3-2 W Oct si Northwestern 3-1 W Nov. 3 North Texas State 0-3. L Nov. 5 Northwestern 3-0 W ont row, left to right: Missy Sepulvado, Mar- Owens, Dana Perkins, Holly Hoffman, Nov. 6 Southwestern 1-3. L ret Haydel, Shelly Anderson, Sammy Bor- Vanessa Johnson, Manager Dawn Smith. Nov. 10 Northeast 0-3 L ‘lon, Beth Rist, Quincy Graves. Back row: (Photo by G. Edwards) Nov. 16-17 Southland Conference yach Cheryl Manuel, Christine Sergi, Karen Tourn. Volleyball 147

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With new freshmen in training and ° rm , experienced transfers, McNeese’s 1984 squad brought about Confidence for the Future The 1984 season was a re- building period for the volley- ball team, but head coach Cheryl Manuel felt that the 7- 26 Cowgirls still had some bright spots. Among them were the ef- forts of Dana Perkins, Sammy Bordelon and transfer Karen Owens. All three played in all of the team’s 104 games. Owens led the squad in kills and blocks, while Perkins paced the team in hitting per- centage. Quincy Graves’ ace average of 3.4 was a team high. Composed mostly of fresh- men, the team lacked experi- ence from the outset, but Man- uel pointed out that the sports- manship and maturity of the young Cowgirls will be a big step toward next year. “This was a rebuilding year 146 Sports for the Cowgirls,’’ Manuel said, adding, ‘‘the foundation has been laid ... we can ex- pect better results for next year’s team.’ Upon assuming the head coach position last August, Manuel had little time to recruit experienced players for the season. Since Perkins was the only returning player with on- court experience, the addition of Owens as a transfer was a plus. (Owens had previously played under Manuel at John Ehret High School.) Highlighting the season standings were two wins apiece against Northwestern and Nicholls, as well as victo- ries over Stephen F. Austin, Southern and Northwestern. Above left: Leading the team in kills and blocks, sophomore transfer, Ka- ren Owens slams one home against the Lady Lions of Southeastern. (Photo by T. Maricle) Above: The serve, one of the decid |, ing factors of the game, is nea bs rn. mented by veteran player, Dana Pell kins (a Pasadena, Texas senior) dul on ing the Northeast match. (Photo Dy G. Edwards)

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148 Sports Bringing recognition to McNeese by setting national records, the Powerlifting Team ts Pulling Their Weight Practicing three times a week as a team and individual- ly proved to be a winning com- bination for the McNeese Powerlifting team. The Cow- boys and Cowgirls attended several competitions in prep- aration for the national meets held at West Point, New York and at Texas A M University at College Station. The United States Power- lifting Federation held their National Collegiate Champ- ionships at West Point Mili- tary Academy. Representing McNeese at the champion- ships were senior Mike Duhon; juniors Pam Pujol, Vickie Myers, Charlotte Rawson; and sophomores David San Miguel and Mari Eastman. Bringing home All-American honors were Duhon, who finished fifth overall, and Rawson, who took third place honors. Just miss- ing All-American honors with sixth place finishes were Vickie Myers and David San Miguel. For the Drug Free Nationals | held April 13, 1985 at Texas | A M, McNeese captured sec- ond place All-American team honors. Duhon set a new na- | tional record in the 123lb class with a dead lift of 418lbs, while | Tracy LeGros set a national re- | cord in the 139lb class with a 159lb benchpress.