Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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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

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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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Soccer, a previously little followed sport at Monacan, found its way into the minds of many this past year. Fin- ishing the year at 15-3, the Varsity soccer squad estab- lished two things. First, the team further emphasized Monacan’s unmatched excel- lence in spring sports, and second, the team established the game of soccer as a major sport. As a team, the Chiefs played splendidly on both of- fense and defense, scoring 70 goals while surrendering a mere 18 with seven shutouts, thus helping Monacan to es- tablish itself as a soccer pow- erhouse. Offensively, Monacan was fearfully regarded as an un- stoppable scoring machine, but in truth, the defense was even more significant. The defense, led by goalie Noel Barber and his backup Tony Bryson, never allowed more than three goals in any one contest. Defensive help was further provided by Todd Gravatt, Kevin George, and Joey Robinson and they kept opposing players from getting good shots, thus facilitating the job of the goalies. But the offense was also well-deserv- ing. Flashy and quick, the leaders on offense were Chris Scott, Chris Stevens, David Barna, and Paul Lawson, fin- ishing 1-2-3-4 in team scor- ing. Such potent scoring com- bined with a stone-wall de- fense led the only way the Page 72 Soccer team could go — to success. Individually, the team sparkled with several out- standing players such as Ja- mie O’Neil and David White among others not receiving a great deal of credit, yet earn- ing it, but above all, the story of the year was Chris Scott. Playing despite a doctor’s rec- ommendation not to due to a painful bone chip in his foot, Chris nevertheless led the Central Region in scoring for the second straight year, booting 28 goals. His two year total of 55 gave him the Re- gion I scoring crown easily. In fact, Chris alone scored ten more goals than all of Mona- can’s opponents combined, and he scored more than sev- eral teams did overall in the course of the season. As a team, the Chiefs fin- ished undefeated in the Cen- tral District with a 9-0 record and in addition, took the Cen- tral District Tournament ti- tle, sweeping Petersburg and Prince George. Advancing to the Regionals, the Chiefs cake walked over J.R. Tucker 6-0 before falling for the first time to Prince George in their fourth meeting of the year. But the season will be long re- membered and although top notch players such as Chris and Noel will be greatly missed, the returnees for the 1986 season should help keep Monacan soccer moving up, both at the school and on the field.