Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

Page 86 text:

Reaching high for a forehand, Da- vid Wyatt makes a strong return. Calmly slapping back a smooth backhand, Eddie Brown makes sure his opponent is kept on his toes. Appearing satisfied at winning a tough point, Warren Smigo returns to the baseline to play on. Page 80 Boys Tennis

Page 85 text:

Leaping To Victory The boys and the girls out- door track team once again continued its reach for excel- lence. The boys team truly made it work at the Central Region meet after finishing second overall in theDistricts; they finished fourth overall in an impressive group of run- ning schools. Scoring for the boys and also qualifying for the state meet was hurdler Eric Marwitz, a senior, who took first in the 110m high hurdles, 300m intermediates, and second in the high jump. Other teammates qualifying for states were sophomores John Metten, who took sec- ond in the pole vault, and Barry Maroney, who took first in the two mile, and third in the mile. The Chiefs also benefitted from scores turned in by senior Kenny Bark, who set a school record in the 400m dash, and Kent Ingram, who set a freshman record in the 800m. The girls team had a suc- cessful season by placing strongly in Districts and the Central Region. For Region- als, the 400m Relay team qualified and finished third while the mile relay also qualified and took fourth. Several individuals also racked up impressive scores: Tracy Slater, Cabell Ander- son, Yvonne Gineriss, Tina Newcomb, Beverly Burger, and Christy Wedlock. Sopho- more Jennifer Luther took second in the 800m and ad- vanced to the state meet plac- ing sixth in the 800m. So overall, the track team concluded a successful sea- son, and like its indoor coun- terpart, the team is expecting more of the same. Lift Off! Using every ounce of her strength, Monacan’s top female long jumper, Evanda Watts, soars through the air. Hurdling with power, Greg Hill slowly but surely pulls away from his opponents. HERB: BSP +” ee | rq . eee | Eid 1985 Boys Outdoor Track Team FRONT ROW: Larry Smoke; Joseph Edmonds; Alan Walsh; Greg Hill; Kent Ingram; John Metten. SECOND ROW: Scott Bayers; Unid.; Unid.; Steve Sny- der; Kevin Scholl; Unid.; Barry Mar- oney; Tray Sutter; Brian Davis; Janet Woo, manager. THIRD ROW: Betsy Caffrey, manager; Scott Sutton; Chris Bartlett; Ken Bark; Hank Schepker; Chris Sadie; John Hughes; Steve Rusher; Trent Gamber; Unid.; Coach Linkan- auger. 1985 Girls Outdoor Track Team FRONT ROW: Tanya Worrell; Susan Gwinner; Laurie Smoke; Cabell Ander- son; Evanda Watts; Jennifer Luther. SECOND ROW: Lynn Miller; Faith Gresham; Yvonne Ginirss; Kim Scott; Unid.; Kelly McClain; Tina Newcomb; Tracey Stith. THIRD ROW: Coach Thomas; Heidi Shiner; Lynn Fink; Be- verly Burger; Kristie Whitlock; Jennifer Shives; Kris Starr; Holly Rast; Coach Wallace. Outdoor Track Page 79

Page 87 text:

Young But Effective Playing a season without the services of a single senior, the boys tennis team never- theless managed to finish at the break even mark of 7-7. Led by sophomore Eddie Brown, the team faced a year full of ups and downs, being swept twice by Prince George and Marshall-Walker, but sweeping Hopewell, Dinwid- die, and Petersburg. Overall, the team received strong support from every member, including a German exchange student, Guido Lux. Individually, Eddie was the top seed and he was named to the All-District Team in singles. In the Cen- tral District Tournament, Eddie gained the semifinals before falling to the 1 seed. David Wyatt also gained a berth in the Central District Tournament, but fell in the first round. Paired together, Eddie and David reached the semi-finals, but fell to the 2 seeded pair from Armstrong- Kennedy. Kevin Cooke and Warren Smigo also gained berths in the Central District doubles tournament and breezed through their first round match before tripping in the second round. So although the team did not finish with a winning re- cord, they nevertheless repre- sented themselves well in the Central District tournament. Also, unlike previous years, the team was undermanned and the lack of any senior leadership may have been an- other factor. But the upcom- ing year will hopefully intro- duce some new faces and ex- perienced players and perhaps the re-establishment of Monacan as a tennis pow- erhouse. Boys Tennis THEY Godwin Tournament Mills Godwin Collegiate Armstrong-Kennedy Hopewell Prince George Marshall-Walker Dinwiddie Dinwiddie Petersburg Armstrong-Kennedy Hopewell Prince George Marshall-Walker Petersburg WE ONMUIWBADAWADMOKHwWopPpHo oro © 0 onnmD WwW District Record (7-5) Overall Record (7-7) Hite. 7% Come on, give me a good serve! Patiently waiting, Eddie Brown decides on what kind of strategy to use next. 1985 Varsity Boys Tennis Team FRONT ROW: Eddie Brown; Mark Gar- ofalo; Kevin Cooke; Warren Smigo; SECOND ROW: Coach Cooke; Mimi Doyle, manager; Steve Pew; David Wy- att; Guido Lux; Stephanie Dyer, man- ager. Boys Tennis Page 81