Meredith College - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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nnistennistennistennistennistennistenniatennistenn Net Profit As expected, the 1981 Fall Tennis Team opened its season with two explosive vic- tories over Wingate and Meth- odist. The Angel Netters had high aspirations for an unde- feated season and indeed, were well on their way. But the un- expected happened. Manning Winslow, the top-seeded play- er, was side-lined for the re- mainder of the season due to a broken finger during a match at UNC-G. As a result, the team temporarily lost its momentum and lost the next match. But after Coaches Jack Huber and Jim Johnson re- vised the team ' s line-up and strategy, the Angels regained their composure and their win- ning status by crushing St. FALL TENNIS TEAM: FRONT ROW: Jean Lancaster. Libby Walton, Man- ning Winslow. Rhett Ellerbe, Lee Page. BACK ROW: Jim Johnson — assistant coach. Kristen Kerfoot, Alisa Robertson. Lynn Hurt. Jean Stroud, Jack Huber — coach. Mary ' s for the first time ever at St. Mary ' s. To celebrate their victory Coach Johnson joking- ly explained that the team enjoyed a candlelight dinner at Chez Burger King. The team finished its season with a 5-2 record which included win- ning the South eastern Invita- tional in Fayetteville. The fall team expects to have the majority of its players come out for spring competi- tion. Both coaches projected continuing success for the team in the spring. They also felt that players Rhett Ellerbe and Jean Lancaster would be key contenders and players to watch for, as well as the return of Manning Winslow. LYNN HURT posts game results. A TOSS UP: With racquet in motion, Angel Netter Libby Walton prepares to deliver a serve during practice. 146 Sports

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y ballvolleyballvolleyballvolleyballvolleyballvolleyballvolle HOME WmTlORSl TQU JEM UJA tM AN EXUBERANT POINT: Angel ANGEL SETTER Ginnv Vaca pre- players surround spiker Joy Rose (24) pares to return a spike during warm- after she made a dynamic play at the ups as teammates Sharon Sawyer net. (22) and Grace Akers (14) lend en- couragement. MOST VALUABLE PU YER Ginger RECEIVING SERVICE: Judy Ratcliff is absorbed in concentration as Andrews, Lib Belton. and Ann Ro- she waits to receive a serve from an gers, down in ready position, antici- opponent. pate an opponent ' s forthcoming serve. Sports 145

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isketballbasketballbasketballbasketballbasketballba BASKETBALL TEAM FRONT ROW Jil Humberger. Laura Butler, Debbie Peele. Sharon SawA er. Grace Akers. Myrtle Turner BACK ROW: Barbara Heath — statistician, Kim Denton — scorekeeper. Mary Lynn Hinsley — manager, Renee Neigh- bors, Alisa Robertson, Clare Lynn Brock, Ginger Ratcliff. Lisa West, Ma- rie Chamblee — coach. Ginger Bar- field— coach. UP AND IN. Clare Lynn Brock watch- es as the ball plunges through the bas- ket for two points as teammates Ginger Ratcliff (35) and Renee Neigh- bors (21) prepare for a possible re- bound. Record Is No Reflection of Ability History has a way of repeat- ing itself; however, the cir- cumstances often differ. This was the case with the 1981- 1982 Meredith Basketball Team, The team had an in- consistent season, posting an overall record of 6-12, that was comparable to that of the previous year. However, the season was much more com- petitive than statistics indicate; five of the six games lost were only by six points or less. The team also played with deter- mination, but could not over- come certain weaknesses depriving them of a winning season. Yet, Coach Marie Chamblee praised her players for their effective pressing de- fense. Senior forward Alisa Robertson received the Most Valuable Player award for her contribution in rebounding (average 9), scoring (average 12), and most steals. Joining Robertson in commendation for outstanding play was soph- omore Clare Lynn Brock, and seniors Sharon Sawyer and Renee Neighbors. This year ' s team may very well have made history for themselves by scoring 1(X) points in an overwhelming de- feat against Davidson County Community College. Another highlight of the season found the Angels playing an excep- tionally good game all-round against St. Andrews, a top- ranked contender. The team had battled and overcome an 18 point deficit in the second half to pull within two points when teammate Robertson sustained an injury from a blocking call, sending her to the sidelines and St, Andrews to the foul line with less than 30 seconds remaining in the game to give them a victory. Coaches Chamblee and new- comer Ginger Barfield com- mended the Angels for a well-played game. Sports 147