Middletown High School South - Aquiline Yearbook (Middletown, NJ)

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TOP LEFT - Jim Burnett eyes the ball as he begins to set up for a forehand retum. BOTTOM LEFT - Making the impossible shot is a quality often employed by good tennis players. TOP RlGHT+Q'Standingt K. Michaelsg P. Cahillg T. Vageng M. Corbettg H. Earnstg M. Gasserg Joe Eckart, Coach. Kneeling: S. Hetemg D. Laving M. Barkledgeg J. Bumettg S. Dorkog T. Clarkg M. Peterson. BOTTOM RIGHT - Scott Hetem takes a little time for relaxation. Varsity 6 8 SOUTH OPPONENT Matawan Manalapan Marlboro Neptune Rantan Middletown North Long Branch Neptune Manalap Marlboro Franklin Township Rantan 2 Middletown North 3 2 0 3 2 3 4 1 3 ' 2 0 ' 5 3 Matawan 2 5 0 4 1 0 an 5 O 5 0 ' ' 5 1 ' 4 ' 3 249 BOYS TENNIS

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We could have a winning season any year by playing 'push-overs'. We don't do that we challenge the toughest teams and we hold our own. - Joe Eckart 7-9 record was only an indication of hat a well-rounded team South had during the 1979 season. The boys played tough against the strongest op- position. When South did lose a match, it was usually by one point. Middletown South's Tennis Team was invited to the State Toumament and gave State Champion Franklin Township a tough match before con- ceding. The Eagles number one singles player, Mike Gasser, was invited to play in the Monmouth College Tournament and was not defeated until the final round. Later Mike was selected number one singles player on the All-Shore second team. TOP Number one singles player Mike Gasser returns a smashing forehand into the opposition's court BOTTOM - Positioning himself for the retum, Mark Peterson views the ball concentra- tion BOY'S TENNIS 248

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Being able to play at Navesink Country Club was the greatest thing that hap- pened to this team. - Dave Abdella ith a new home established overlooking the Navesink River, the Eagle Golf Team efforts flourished as they never had in previous seasons. The only obstacle between South and an undefeated season were four match points over the entire season. Placing first in the Shore Conference playoffs and second in the Monmouth County Toumament were certainly the highlights of the season. South also had the experience of finishing eighth in the district team tournament for State honors. With an environment conducive to winning, Middletown South established itself as a dominant Golf power in the shore area. TOP RIGHT - Meditation and concentration is part of the art of golf . BOTTOM RIGHT - Practice makes perfect , demonstrated by Steve Krynicki. GOLF- 250