Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Truly a home team. Monacan’s second baseball season ended with a 7-9 record. Though disap- pointing, the talented J.V. players moving to varsity provide hope and encourage- ment for the future. This year’s team was not without excellent players, however. Pitcher Gary Mayo received an award for A long 90 feet. Hoping to beat the throw to first, Charles Marshall stretches his body over the last few feet of chalk. Varsity Baseball e) 0 ne} - M$ ODWOAAWH WNHANN A: oa Hopewell Peterburg Marshall-Walker Dinwiddie Prince George Hopewell Petersburg Marshall-Walker Dinwiddie Prince George Hopewell Benedictine Petersburg Marshall-Walker Dinwiddie Prince George Central District Tournament Dinwiddie Overall Record 7-10 ONO] SH WHRAWAAN WOW O io) [e) 176 Varsity Baseball a 1.23 ERA, while senior Jeff Jackson also was recognized for his four hitter against Petersburg. In addition, Fred Stampler had the most strike-outs for the season. Other outstanding players included Brad Marwitz with a .400 batting average Take your time. After connecting for a homerun, Tommy Dunnington casually runs the bases; the run now history. Varsity Baseball. FRONT: Earl Hall (Manager); Scooter Epely, Paul Blankenship, Jeff Jackson, Da- vid Costas, Walt Williams, Brad Marwitz, Bruce Da- vis, Craig Harman; BACK: Tommy Dunnington, Kenny and 16 RBI’s and two homeruns while out- fielder Charles Marshall ranked third in hits and had five RBI’s. Fan enthusiasm boosted team morale throughout the season. Fans traveled as far as Petersburg in order to bolster team spirit and resolve. Having home games at Monacan instead of Rockwood Park made the season more convenient for fans and players. Hall, Fred Stamper, Gary Mayo, Paul Bates, Dean Dillingham, Sam Nassman, John Miller, Charles Mar- shall, Coach David George.

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In our area, city schools have an im- pressive reputation, with strong athletes and coaching. In fact, no Central District or Chesterfield county school has ever made a serious impression on the Colo- nial or Capital Districts in track and field. Monacan, which has been known for its distance running in the past, found jump- ers, throwers and vaulters to grab a sec- ond (boys) and the third in the 1981 Cen- tral Regional AAA Indoor Championships. This was the best overall showing ever made by a Chesterfield County school in Indoor or Outdoor track competition. The BIG ORANGE were led to their sil- ver and bronze finishes by senior Jake Willis, who grabbed a first and second in the 1000 and 1600 meter runs respective- ly, and junior Lynn Levanseller who cap- tured golds in both the 1600 and 3200 Putting up with the shot. With power and concen- tration, senior David Allen puts all effort in for the winning throw. es = | Monat | 2 Mone it ae Best showing ever meter runs. Chad Deavers gained Mona- can’s last gold taking the polevault title, while David Allen, Peter Clarke, Denise Fleenor, Mike Fabrizio, and Denise Wil- liams also took silvers to bolster the chiefs’ performance. With no state indoor competition in AAA, the regionals has been the CHIEF AIM for the indoor season. Early season meets at William Mary, Heritage, and Virginia Tech began the sharpening pro- cess. The BIG ORANGE then began to serve notice of their winning four events at the East Coast Invitational, grabbing ten overall medals, Clarke, Deavers, and Levanseller were winners, in addition to Monacan’s two mile relay team, bringing the total of individual and relay titles the Chiefs would take during the indoor cam- paign to twelve. Up and over. Arching his back to clear the bar, Peter Clark executes the F. Flop. Airborne. Stretching in perfect form, Chris Patch soars toward a victory in the East Coast Invitational. By astride. Only a step ahead, Laurin Willis pulls for a greater lead in the 2 mile relay. Indoor Track 175

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Intensity. Monacan first baseman Paul Bates anx- iously awaits the next hit. Pete Rose style. Monacan players use any method available in order to remain safe on base. a ee ra Varsity Baseball 177