Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Arrgh! Fiercely straining in the middle of a match, Ben Witorsch moves to hinder his opponent’s escape. Pin Down Success Lead by seven seniors, the wrestling team had its finest season ever. The Chiefs were 14-2, losing only to double A power Poquoson and State power Petersburg. Monacan rolled up impressive victories over Colonial District Champi- on Douglas Freeman, Domin- ion District Champion Thomas Dale, and Prep League Cham- pion Woodberry Forest. The Chiefs also excelled in tournament competition. Mon- acan won its second straight Richmond Invitational Christ- mas Tournament, the largest tournament on the East Coast. The Chiefs were District run- ner ups to Petersburg and fin- ished second in the Region to Petersburg by the narrow mar- gin of three and one half points. Several Monacan wrestlers enjoyed outstanding seasons. Senior Bo Wiley compiled a 25-5 record and became the first Chief to ever place in the state with his fourth place fin- ish. Dell Talley finished a four Interlocked. Moving from a neutral position, Mark Wilson demonstrates the form that makes him champion- ship material. year career with a regional championship. Monacan will also miss departing Seniors Claiborne Carter, Lonnie Carter, Chip Hawthorne, Tad Jennings, and Mark Poley. Underclassmen also con- tributed to the Chief success. Sophomore Tim Brown won the Region at 105 Ibs. Junior Mark Wilson became Mona- can’s first wrestler to be a two time District and Regional Champion. Junior Billy Web- ster finished the year with a 23-6 record, and a District ti- tle. Other Chiefs seeing con- siderable Varsity action were Darrell Haskins, Ben Witorsch, and Jeff Courington. At the winter sports awards assembly, three of Monacan’s outstanding wrestlers re- ceived awards. Most Valuable went to Bo Wiley who won the Christmas Tournament at 155 lbs., and also placed fourth in the State. Most improved wrestler went to Tim Brown while the sportsmanship award went to Billy Webs ter. Give Up Yet? Voted Most Valuable Wrestler, Bo Wiley is seen here in the midst of defeating another opponent. Ey Wrestling 109

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Close Scrutiny. A stickler for details, Coach Billy Abbott watches his wrestlers’ form for weakness. we they 32 31 Henrico 36 28 Lafayette 47 19 Thomas Dale 61 6 Dinwiddie 54 9 J.R. Tucker 55 15 Manchester 55 14° Stafford 44 25 Hopewell 30 33 Poquoson 35 27 Douglas Freeman 33 27 Woodberry Forest 22 38 Petersburg 33 29 Marshall-Walker 40 28 Lee-Davis 40 15 North Stafford 44 21 Highland Springs 108 Wrestling wrestling techni jue, Dell T ¥: ws nis Wrestling. FIRST ROW: Tim Brown, Mark Wilson, Brent Walton, Jeff Col- lins, William Trent, Tyler Sprenkle, Chris Muratore, Billy Webster, Rusty Swift. COND ROW: Claiborne Carter, Paul Brinster, Eric Hillard, Ben Wi- torsch, Chris Wright, Frankie Jenkins, Bo Wiley, Blake Hug, Darrel Haskins. THIRD ROW: Mike Redding, Cary Thomas, John Frieberger, Doug Trent, Mike Umbach, Brian McGuire, Pat Al- ridge, Eric Arthur, Marc Witorsch, Dell Talley. STANDING: Joe Ferrel, Robbie Mersinger, Lonnie Carter,- Tracy Clayton, Richie Fox, Pat McCluskey, Tad Jennings, Randy Frankhouser, John Jordon, Rock Bodenhiemer, Chip Hawthorne, Coach Abbott. NOT PICTURED: Jeff Courington, Mark Poley.

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110 Varsity Baseball A Quiet Moment. Being mentally as well as physically prepared for a game is part of the secret behind mak- ing Monacan’s baseball players, like Tris Lipscomb ready to play. Varsity Baseball. FRONT: Claiborne Carter, Craig Jennings, Wendy Wan- tling (manager), Shelley Franklin (manager), Kelly Moore (manager), Steve Keogh, Matt Driscoll. SECOND: Joe O’Halleron, Mark Miller, Jeff Ben- net, Richard Bradley, Lucus Cole, Da- vid Terry, Jim Miller, Uid, Mike Warob- lak, Kevin Mawyer, Tris Lipscomb, Chris Urban, Ricky Jarvis, Mike Cucci, Coach George. ll Get It. With skill and determination Chris Urban prepares to catch the ball and dampen the oppositions’ spirits. i Dan a Na .