Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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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.

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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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) The team was defeated by Prince George two consecu- tive times in the regular sea- son; however, the girls got re- venge by defeating Prince George in the Central District Playoff. This playoff, involving Monacan, Prince George, and Marshall-Walker, was to de- termine the Regular Season Champion. Monacan received the bye by a coin toss, so the girls were able to sit out the first game before playing. By defeating Prince George, Monacan achieved two things: first, an automatic bye to the Regional Tournament and sec- ond, the number one seed for the District Tournament. The girls went to the finals of the District Tournament, but lost to Marshall-Walker for the first time of the season. Unfortu- nately, the second loss to M- W came the following week in the Regional Tournament. Although the Lady Chiefs Anticipating The Rebound. Awaiting for the arrival of the ball to their level, Julie Pinkard and Beth Spence get in position to rebound. lost, the girls continued to hold their heads high for their ex- traordinary season. The Varsi- ty Lady Chiefs should be proud of themselves for many reasons. They went further than any other basketball team has gone yet at Mona- can. They also won more games (22) than any other sport at Monacan has done in any given season. Although the entire team possessed great talent, the Stats set apart three players in particular: Denise Williams, Beth Spence, and Julie Pin- kard. Denise lead the team with 77 steals and 97 assists, Perfect Form. Boasting a jumpshot that even Dr. J would envy, Michel Mi- chelle Hugg shoots for an easy field goal. i : a = ate Girls’ Varsity Basketball. Michelle Hugg, Denise Williams, Lois Kinch, Pam Shirah, Beth Walek, Beth Monacan’'s Best B.Ball Team while Beth was the leading scorer, with 366 points for the season, as well as the leading rebounder, grabbing 200 over- all. Following close behind Beth was Denise with 363 points and Julie with 339 points. Julie, Denise, and Beth all averaged in double figures. This and the other girls con- tributed to the outstanding team average of 63.5 points per game. Six of the Lady Chiefs will be graduating this year which will leave a rather young team for next year, with only two ris- ing seniors. Without a doubt, the Lady Chiefs will continue to make Monacan’s name known because Monacan’s girls gave the talent and spirit for which a good basketball team strives. Spence, Julie Pinkard, Jennifer Cru- sade, Ruth Jordan, Andrea Young, and Caren Goode. Basket- ball Rough, Tough, And Vigorous. Listening intently to one of the girls’ questions Coach Bob Plageman prepares to respond with confidence. Coach Plage- man has coached the girls’ var- sity teams to an incredible 36- 12 two year record. 46 56 Bruton Invitational Tournament They $Y Bruton 10 Petersburg 31 Highland Springs Regular Season They 52 M-W 33 Petersburg 16 Tucker 55 Dinwiddie 54 Prince George 14 Freeman 42 Patrick Henry Si Hopewell NS Henrico 54 M-W 54 Patrick Henry 28 Freeman 32 Petersburg 57 Dinwiddie 60 Prince George Px Tucker 38 Henrico o2 Hopewell 38 Prince George Central District Tournament They 48 Hopewell 60 M-W Regional Tournament They 45 Lee Davis 61 M-W District 8-2 Overall 22-4 Basketball (eA