Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Grappling The Chiefs wrestled their way to a 5 and 7 record while adjusting to move from AA to AAA competition. The grapplers proved that they could hold their own while wrestling a schedule that included several of the top teams in the state. Highlighting the Chiefs’ victories was a a TS SE ee eS Masquerade? Neil Sweeney maneuvers for a take- down against Allan Cook of Clover Hill. Both wear the full face masks to protect themselves. with AAA crushing defeat of arch rival Midlothian. A record crowd of 220 fans witnessed the wrestlers pin a 50 to 6 loss on the Tro- jans. Five nights later the Chiefs pulled an upset, by defeating District power Dinwid- die 33-20 in a hard fought match. Finishing with a strong third in the Cen- tral District tournament, eight out of twelve Chiefs took home medals. Five competed in the finals lead by 145 pound senior Scott Eastman who became Mona- can’s first District champion. In addition, Del Talley, David Campbell, Doug Cox, and Neal Sweeney received silver med- als. Andy Gross and Stewart Gray places third, while Chris Tideberg finished fourth in his weight class. In Regional competition, the Chiefs fin- ished in nineth place. Four grapplers placed in the tournament. Neai Sweeney paced the Chiefs with a third place finish in the 132Ib. class. Doug Cox took fourth at 126. Other Chiefs to place in the Re- gional were David Campbell and Scott Eastman. Sweeney and Cox both quali- fied for the State tournament. The first graduating class will take many of the Chiefs’ stars, but they left traditions for the seven remaining start- ers. REE BS er aE EE LT SSD Squeeze. The referee prepares to signal the win- ning pin as Doug Cox decks his opponent from Pe- tersburg. Y (mel 2 | oT ea ae “(7 ee ‘ fei | 4 wl Triumph. Jubilant Chiefs celebrate Tim Murphy’s upset pin of Midlothian’s John Sampson. Rip, tear, and pin. Scott Eastman cradles Patrick Kane of Clover Hill en route to an easy 6-3 victory. Wrestling 171

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Twisted like a pretzel. Senior tri-captain, David Campbell, stacks this opponent from Marshall- Walker with an arm bar. Wrestling Prince George Hopewell Lee-Davis Petersburg Clover Hill Midlothian Dinwiddie Douglas Freeman Woodberry Petersburg Highland Springs Marshall Walker overall record 5-7 170 Wrestling Wrestling FRONT Mark Cosslett, Charlie Sanders, Claiborn Carter, Mike lwashchenko; SECOND Roger Daly, Paul lwashchenko, Richard Yerchek, Tim Fan- guy, Chip Hawthorne, John White, Jose Madelengoi- tia; THIRD Mike McBride, Robert George, Stewart Gray, Tim Murphy, Del Talley, Doug Cox, Neal Sweeney, David Campbell, Laura Bietz, manager; BACK Tad Jennings, Andy Gross, Scott Eastman, Bo Wiley, Chris Tideberg, David Langston, Mark Po- ley (not pictured) Morgan Andress, James Clayton.

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Steady on the unevens. Stephanie Lawson, winner of the Best-all-around award, qualifies for State competition. Girl’s Gymnastics Midlothian Douglas Freeman Hermitage L.C. Byrd Clover Hill Thomas Dale Overall 3-3 172 Girls’ Gymnastics Grace in Motion. Displaying both grace and athletic ability, Robin Major completes her balance beam routine. Just like Olga. With strength and concentration, freshman, Kristen Mudge, prepares for her dis- mount.