Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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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:

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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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