Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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al ' ' ’ 4 i ' : J tein Full extension. During heated doubles play, Darryl Wilburn extends his body to make a play at the net. Boys’ Tennis pS Hopewell Douglas Freeman Petersburg Marshall-Walker Dinwiddie Prince George Petersburg Douglas Freeman Dinwiddie Hopewell Prince George Hopewell Marshall-Walker MANONDODODADAON DO fF OFONODVDAADOIAODONTDAAN Semi-Finals Boys Tennis. FRONT: Jay Stonko, Sean Bower, Marcello Fiorini, Scott Broaddus, Steve McWhirt, Jeverson-Huguenohyiying Brent Jones, Jimmy Ra, Barry Light, Bill Waskey Tadd Tierney, Rick Baldwin. Finals BACK: Coach Barbara Snellings, Brad Pinnover, Douglas Freeman Boys Tennis 185

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Experience and depth helps team With improved depth and experience, the boys tennis team in 1981 continued the excellence established during Mona- can’s first year. Boasting outstanding in- dividual players, along with solid team play, the netters finished with a satisfying 8-3 record overall. In addition, the Chiefs won the Central District championship in a match against Hopewell. Hopes of further improvement were dashed as the boys lost the regional championship in a close match against Douglas Freeman. In fact, Douglas Free- D } } 4 ‘4 em tame An uncommon position. Twisting his body, Rick Baldwin attempts to return a well placed shot. Interested spectator? Despite the disinterest of the spectator, Jay Stonko maintains concentration on his next shot. Waiting for him. With the ball suspended in mid-air, Brent Jones prepares to score with his backhand. 184 Boys Tennis man proved to be the athletes stiffest competition as they rolled past most oth- er competitors. Individually, the team had several out- standing players. Leading the team was the city champion, and Most Valuable Player, Darry! Wilburn. Darryl was ranked number one in the state and number three by the Mid-Atlantic Lawn Tennis Associ- ation (MALTA). Heading to U.Va. ona ten- nis scholarship, Darryl was clearly one of the most successful student athletes at Monacan. In addition to Darryl, several other athletes were selected for recogni- tion. At the Spring Athletic Banquet, Steve McWhirt was named the Most Im- proved Player while Brent Jones received the Coaches Award. Despite the loss in regional competi- tion, the boys tennis team added another district championship to Monacan’s lengthening list of such honors, and pro- vided further evidence of athletic growth at Monacan High School. ye

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Winners all the way. Monacan’s boys gymnastics team was the second state champion in 1980-81. 186 Boy's Gymnastics With one hand behind my back. Swinging in per- fect rhythm, Miles Redding becomes involved in his routine. The quickest event. In a flash, Kenny Cook vaults over the high bars in a home meet. Straight as an arrow. With impressive balance, Earl Eck shows his prowess on the parallel bars. sine SOT ge