Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Making it work in sports requires team unity, hard work, and the dedica- tion of athletes as well as managers and coaches. All these characteristics are reflected in Monacan sports. Team work, a major part of the excellence of sports, brings the athletes together in an effort to reach similar goals. Working together through tough practices and intense games, or meets, leads the group to outstanding heights. The varsity Field Hockey Team, for example, finished second in the state, a pinnacle never before reached by the team. The girls achieved their victory by setting a goal and working together to reach it. The Cross- Country team, led by Jeff Slater, won Districts and moved into the number three position at Regionals. The Boys Varsity Basketball Team proved stronger than ever. They ended their season with a 15-5 record, the best yet. Hard work and dedication follow suit in making it work in sports. Consider- ing the fact that participating on a sports team requires a substantial amount of time and a certain academic standard, the Chief’s athletes are obviously dedicated students making not only their team but also their school, work. Many hours doing stretches, running courses, working drills, and planning strategies go into the making of a good team. Becoming physically and mentally fit allows the Chiefs’ teams to perform well against other teams and to receive honors for outstanding play. Making it work in sports enables the Chiefs to stand out above all others. Cheering on their Team. Managers and players alike cheer on the varsity basketball team, in hopes of another big win. Sports 75

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76 Basketball Skying High For The Rebound. This was a familiar sight at girls’ basket- ball games this year. Beth Spence, the team’s leader in rebounds, skies for one of her 200 rebounds of the year. In Short - Even before the beginning of the school year, the varsity Lady Chiefs seemed well into their season, having faced tough competition in Williams- burg. While there, they were crowned the Tiger Division Champions. This victory got the girls fired up and kept them that way throughout the entire season. This was also the start of what would be a promising season for the girls basketball team, and indeed it was. The Lady Chiefs started off their regular season with an important victory over Mar- shall-Walker. They continued their winning streak until they faced the Royals of Prince George. Marshall-Walker and Prince George were the Chiefs toughest competitors. Power Move To The Basket. The Royals of Prince George watch intent- ly as Senior Denise Williams shoots for two.