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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‘Soft’ does not describe this spot Things were not ’soft’ for the girl’s soft- ball team this year. In fact, one could say that their tests were indeed ‘hard’ and demanding. Playing in fallen snow, pour- ing rain, freezing cold, and steaming heat were some of the harsh conditions they were subjected to. Despite these hard- ships, three factors proved to be the key to their success. The girl’s used a pitching machine, ran Caught her looking. With ball in glove, Monacan’s catcher hopes for a strike. Swing batter! Donna Goforth connects for another hit, as the catcher’s mitt lies helplessly empty. Softball Chiefs 9 Hopewell Petersburg Marshall-Walker Dinwiddie Prince George Hopewell Petersburg Marshall-Walker Dinwiddie Prince George Hopewell Petersburg Marshall-Walker Dinwiddie Prince George St. Gertrudes Hopewell overall record 9-8 ine) on [o) FPANON OH HWHD DA A OD 5 1 3 6 1 2 1 6 8 6 4 4 9 3 180 Softball for endurance, and worked out with weights in an attempt to establish a com- petitive edge over their opponents. These factors were an important reason Monacan was ranked as one of the top ten hitting teams in the area. At the end of the season, over half the team was bat- ting over .300. In the Hopewell game a total team ef- fort provided the catalyst for an important cS - = ge? . % % KS 3 oe victory. The pitching, fielding, and hitting were all excellent. It was a genuine high- light of the season. Reflecting on the 1981 season, coach Cindy Livesay stated, ‘‘The team was tre- mendously talented and proved to be very challenging and rewarding throughout the season.” ax FRONT: Dana Harbert, Barbara Collins, Donna Go- forth, Connie Daniel, Lori Jennings, Dianne Marrs, BACK: Beth Crowell, Allison Pace, Mary Norford, Tracy Doyle, Diane Wilson, Kathy Robertson, Deb- bie Breedon, Roena Upton, Tammy Wellman, Donna Biemiller, Coach Cindy Livesay.