Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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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

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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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Improved, disciplined, determined Entering the 1981 season much im- proved from last year, the J.V. Baseball team recorded a 13-3 record. They fin- ished in second place in the district de- feating almost everyone. With only five returning players, the teams record be- comes even more impressive. One impor- tant area of improvement was in batting, with commensurate gains in on-base per- centage and errors. Take a swing at it. Richard Bradly, all ready to go, tries out his bat. Monacan had a very high on-base percentage. Pulling a fast one. Pitcher Richard Yercheck digs in his feet to send the pitch flying into the infield. J.V. Baseball Hopewell Peabody Manchester Dinwiddie Prince George Hopewell Peabody Manchester Prince George Hopewell Benedictine Peabody Meadowbrook Dinwiddie Dinwiddie Prince George Overall record 13-3 WO (oe) —-NNWH+NNH DFA NA HOODOO: 1 5 8 8 5 5 7 1 7 1 2 4 178 J.V. Baseball The Meadowbrook game proved to be the highlight of the season. The score was tied 3-3 when Monacan scored in the seventh inning and held on to add another notch to the column. Monacan- enjoyed the reputation, “| got it!’ ‘‘No, I do.’’ There seems to be some confusion over who is nearest to the ball, but Craig Marshall allows Robbie Cox to make the catch. among players and coaches, of being a very disciplined, well-conditioned team, due to the hard work of the players and coach Ken Butta. Pitcher Rusty Tiller along with Wayne Morris and Richard Yercheck were outstanding players, and should provide important talent to the var- sity team in the future. | Sa a EE Bate A Rash CF Pia) rer Fe A ee oi : ae: