Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Netmen Take Fourth Place in the State Scott Hale Advances to the Quarterfinals The 1977 tennis team had another fine season under the direction of new coach Bill Taylor. Despite a lack of experience and no Senior lettermen, the Owls went on to finish fourth in the state. After a large turnout. Coach Taylor picked the team by mid-spring. The top seven players were Tiger Buford, Scott Hale, Philip Adams, Henry Hancock, Chip Grayson, Jack Stokes, and Bill Lewis. The Owls began the season with impressive victories over Briarcrest and Auburndale. After two easy contests the Owls traveled to Baylor to face a highly regarded team that had won the national title the year before. MUS lost, but still put on a fine performance. Buford won the number-one singles. while Buford and Adams took the number-one doubles match. The Owls remained in Chattanooga for the Rotary Tournament. Despite rain delays and abbreviated match- play, MUS finished sixth out of a total of thirty-two teams. Upon returning home the Owls played Jackson Central-Merry. The team won another impressive victory by taking all but two individual matches. Later that week, the tennis team went to Nashville for the MBA Invitational. The Owls finished fourth, led by Buford and Adams, who made it to the finals in the number-one doubles. The team came in second in the District Tournament. This disappointment was due, in part, to the absence of Buford, who had been injured in practice. Unfortunately, by missing the District, Tiger was ineligible for Regional and State competition. The Owls fell one point short of beating Ridgeway for the title. MUS was led by Adams ' second-place finish and Hale ' s third-place effo rt. The Owls, represented by only Adams and Hale, finished second to Jackson Central-Merry in the Regional. The main reason for success was Hale ' s surprising second-place finish. As a result of his performance Hale went to Nashville for the State Tournament. By advancing to the quarterfinals, Scott ensured the Owls fourth-place status in the state. Briarcrest Auburndale Baylor Jackson Central-Merry 2nd District Tournament 2nd Regional Tournament 4th MBA Invitational 4th State Tournament 6th Chattanooga Rotary The Commercial Appeal ' s Best of the Preps tennis player, Scott Hale, reaches for a volley in the District at MUS. He advanced to the semifinals, where he fell to the eventual champion. TENNIS TENNIS 21

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In number-one singles play. Tiger Buford follows through after serving to his Auburndale adversary- His victory led the Owls ' sweep over the Eagles. With a smile of confidence, Henry Hancock prepares to hit a drop-shot against his Briarcrest opponent, who is sitting on his own base-line. 1977 TENNIS TEAM: (back row) Coach Brown, Frank Hitchings, Forrest Howse, Bill Noah, Henry Hancock, Tiger Buford. Scott Hale, Billy Lewis, Coach Taylor; (front row) Bill Gross. Mark Dvorozniak, Dan Robertson, Philip Adams; (not pictured) Chip Grayson, Andy Cowan. Jack Stokes. 20 SPORTS

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In his premiere on the MUS stage. Priest Andrew Saunders consoles Don Quixote ' s niece and her governess, who are upset by the old man ' s erratic behavior. In a touching death scene, Don Quixote, played by Flip Eikner, is comforted by Dulcinea, who attempts to convince the knight that his life was not in vain. Having been imprisoned by the Spanish Inquisition, Sancho, played by Skip Jones, attempts to guard his belongings from his cell mates. 22 SI I ' D! N I III: