Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Chief Wrestling Season Prince George Manchester Henrico Clover Hill Hopewell Richmond Invitational Christmas Tournament 5th place J.R. Tucker Stafford Petersburg Marshall-Walker Douglas Freeman Woodberry Forest Jefferson- Huguenot Wythe Thomas Dale Midlothian Armstrong Kennedy Dinwiddie North Stafford Highland Springs Lee-Davis District Tournament Champions 3rd Place in Regional Tournament District Record Overall Record Despite a young lineup, there were many highlights for the 1984-85 wres- tling squad. The team completed a win- ning record of 11-8 and this included an unblemished 7-0 district mark and Mon- acan’s first regular season wrestling title. Among these wins was a triumph over perennial district power Petersburg, handing the Crimson Wave their first district loss in five years. The Chiefs also placed strongly in tournament competition, taking fifth place in the 16 team Richmond Invita- tional Christmas Tournament and sweeping to a first place finish in Central District tournament, this reaffirming their might. Monacan’s ability to com- pete with area’s top notch teams was also evidenced by the Chief’s third place showing in the Central Region Tourna- ment. Individually, the Chiefs were dotted Page 70 Wrestling with several heroes. Senior Captain Billy Webster had an outstanding year estab- lishing a school record for single season wins with 27, and for career wins with 87. In addition, Billy captured first place in the Richmond Invitational and was named outstanding wrestler; he won the Central District Tournament; and he placed second in the Regionals. For his accomplishments, he was voted Most Valuable Wrestler by his teammates. Another outstanding wrestler was sen- ior Jeff Courington. Jeff placed 5th in the Christmas Tournament and Region- al while capturing the district title for his weight class. He was also awarded the sportsmanship plaque for his positive contributions to Monacan Wrestling and set an example in conduct for the rest of the team. Other talented wrestlers for the Chiefs included Tim Brown, who also took first Billy Webster in a familiar posi- tion. place for his weight group at the Rich- mond Invitational, and he finished as runnerup in the District Tournament. In the Central Region Tournament, howev- er, he stormed to the championship and took his second Regional Championship Title with an 18-4 record. Sophomore Mark Witorsch placed second in the Dis- trict and third in the Region and was voted the most improved wrestler. Ju- nior Renny Crossman had an exception- al first year, capturing third place in both the District and Regional Tourna- ments. In all, six other Chiefs placed in the District. They were: Tyler Sprenkle (2nd), Scott Jenkins (8rd), Paul Brinser (8rd), Tracy Clayton (3rd), Allan Reed (4th), and Ben Witorsch (4th). If the 84- 85 season was an indication of things to come, then the 1985-86 season should be a great success for Chief wrestling.

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(OMACI-SS UAC! 4 ONACS Swinging into Action Starting off the year with two crunching defeats, the Monacan JV softball team nevertheless completed a suc- cessful season. Losing their first two games by a combined score of 33-12, the Lady Chiefs appeared to be facing a long season ahead. But in the true style of Chiefs, they re- bounded to win 9 of their last 10, finishing with an overall 9- 3 record. Among those wins was a 19-2 pasting of Douglas Freeman and a 16-7 blowout of Lee-Davis to avenge their first two losses. In completing the season with a winning re- cord the JV softball team es- tablished Monacan as a soft- ball powerhouse on both the JV and Varsity level. As was the case with all of Monacan’s other spring sports, individual talent com- bined under strong leader- ship provided an unbeatable squad. Under team captain Give me a better pitch! Ann Scott appears to be hoping for a pitch good enough for her to slug for the Chiefs. »(ONAC iOMar NAC) ow: vet j OWACS' “yj mf a Mary Bruce Parker, the squad established a fine dis- play of hard hitting, quick ba- serunning, and strong pitch- ing. All of the starters con- tributed to the offense with Ann Scott, Mary Bruce Park- er, Rachelle Whidby, and Kim Hilliard providing the power while Amy Daniel, Car- rie Shea, and Julie Mathers provided flashy baserunning. On defense, the Lady Chiefs were led to the pitch- ing of Angela Moore and Jen- nifer Hoff, a strong infield, and a speedy outfield led by Julie Mathers, Angie Northey, and Kelly Brandon. Such individuals should provide even more versatility to the Varsity squad and thus keep Monacan’s winning tra- dition alive. But by the same token, the efforts put forth by the JV team should not be overlooked and next season will be one of high expecta- tions for those young ladies returning. 1985 JV Softball Team FRONT ROW: Amy Daniel; Angela Moore; Mary Bruce Parker; Jeanne Young; Ann Scott; SECOND ROW: Amy Hancock; Ingrid Janes; Heather Wirt; Kim Hilliard; Pammy Ther- riem; Jennifer Foran; Julie Mathers; THIRD ROW: Denise Manuel; Mi- chelle Wharam; Kelly Brandon; Kerri Shea; Rachelle Whidby; Angie Northey; Jennifer Hoff; Paula Nel- son; Chris Nunally. J.V. Softball Page 69

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Monacan wrestler, Paul Brinser shows determination and concentration as he gains his foot- ing. 1985 Wrestling Team FRONT ROW: Jeff Collins; Billy Webster; Rusty Swift; Mike Beard; Greg Coolidge; Wade Sheldon; SECOND ROW: Scott Jenkins; John Kamener; Mike Parker; Tim Brown; Mark Wasson; Cary Thomas; Mark Wittorsch; THIRD ROW: Tyler Sprenkle; Chris Christian; Greg Morris; Evan Settle; Frank Jenkins; Paul Brinser; William Trent; Brad Reeves; Ben Wittorsch; FOURTH ROW: Traci Jamison, manager; Mike Scalf; Scoth Hutcheson; Chris Dixon; Corey Chatlos; Tracy Clayton; Richie Fox; Rennie Crossman; Pat McCluskey; David Lee; Tray Isley; Jeff Courington. Renee Crossman begins his-tlinie-with-this——— position and hold. Wrestling Page 71