Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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FRONT ROW: Mike Waroblak; Amy Norris, manager; Shannon Evans, manager; Michelle Anthony, manager; Lonnie Beasely; SECOND ROW: Donald Williamson; David Keogh; Craig Jennings; Steve Keogh; W.L. Holmes; Eric Meade; Tyler Sprinkle; THIRD ROW: Jeff Bosch; Marc Miller; Mike Ciucci; Jay Van Story; Rick Bodenheimer; Kevin Mawyer; Ricky Jarvis; Lucius Cole; Jim White; Coach George. Although he’s not quite up to Johnny Bench, catcher David Keogh nevertheless had a brilliant season both on offense and defense. The Season WE THEY 11 Hopewell 16 Petersburg 13. Marshall-Walker 9 Dinwiddie 11 Armstrong-Kennedy 10 Prince George 10 Petersburg 15 Hopewell 18 Marshall-Walker 10 Dinwiddie 16 Armstrong-Kennedy 3 Prince George Petersburg Hopewell Marshall-Walker Dinwiddie Armstrong-Kennedy 2 Prince George 3 (8 in- nings) DerAanNTwwoora oar OF NW DD W District Tournament Hopewell 4 Regional Tournament J.R. Tucker Regular Season (18-0) Overall (18-2) Varsity Baseball Varsity Baseball Page 87

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A Banner Year The 1985 season was a ban- ner year for the Chief’s Varsi- ty Baseball team. Breezing through the season with an 18-0 record, the baseball team became the first Monacan squad to finish with an unble- mished record in what is tra- ditionally considered to be a “big three” sport (the others being football and basket- ball). Even more amazing was the manner in which Mona- can won. The team scored in double figures in all but five games while allowing only two opponents more than six runs. Also satisfying was Monacan’s six game sweep of Dinwiddie and Prince George, the school’s two arch- rivals in baseball. Such an incredible team performance was the result of unselfish and dedicated play by all members of the team. Collectively, the team batted .362 and scored 200 runs, both school records. Individually, the team was led by senior Mike Ciucci who batted. 418 with 6 home runs, also a new school record. Junior sensa- tion David Keogh broke the school record for batting with a .467 average and led the team with 24 RBI and added 4 homers. Other contributors to Monacan’s high powered offense included Jim White who batted .456 to go with his 22 RBE. Ricky Janvissithe team’s ace pitcher, batted .422 and had 27 hits, yet an- other team record and utility man Craig Jennings hit at a .432 clip to give the offense further support. Steve Keogh, the team’s first captain ever, batted .333 and led the team with his quickness, stealing 9 bases. Kevin Mawyer and Mike Waroblak rounded out the team’s offense adding 3 homers each. On the defensive side, Monacan proved equally ca- pable. The team’s pitching Ready? Kevin Mawyer tightens up as he gets set to play good defense for the Chiefs. Page 86 Varsity Baseball surrendered only 2.20 earned runs per game and outstand- ing performances were turned in by Ricky Jarvis whose 8-0 mark was but another team record; by Lucius Cole whose 0.67 ERA was the team low; by Marc Miller who finished 4-0; by Jay Van Story, who had a 1.80 ERA winning his only start to go with a save; and finally, by Donald Wil- liamson who finished 3-0 with one save and a 2.24 ERA. In addition, the defensive cause was aided by David Keogh and Mike Waroblak as each completed the season without an error. Combined, the two successfully handled all 102 chances they faced. Such individual perfor- mances naturally went re- warded. Of Monacan’s nine starters, eight made the All- District team and the one un- selected choice made the hon- orable mention list. In the All-Metro selections, Ricky Jarvis was selected as pitcher, Mike Ciucci as an outfielder, and David Keogh as designat- ed hitter. Steve Keogh was se- lected to the second team as a second baseman. Mike Ciucci was also chosen to play in the annual East-West All-Star game comprised of the state’s top 32 players and in earning this honor, he became the first Chief ever to gain such distinction. Unfortunately, the team came up just short, flatering in both the Central District tournament and Central Re- gion tournament falling to Hopewell and eventual state champion J.R. Tucker by a total of four runs. Neverthe- less, the 1985 season will be one always remembered by Monacan and although the seniors, especially team cap- tain Steve Keogh will be sore- ly missed, the team’s goal for next season will be the same —a shot at the state title. Boom! Lucius Cole takes a mean cut at the ball as he prepares to trigger another Chief rally.

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J.V. Baseball THEY WE HS] 2 6 2 4 7 Armstrong-Kennedy Armstrong-Kennedy 1985 JV Baseball Team Hopewell Marshall-Walker Prince George Petersburg Petersburg Armstrong-Kennedy Hopewell Marshall-Walker Dinwiddie Prince George Dinwiddie Hopewell Hopewell Dinwiddie Prince George Petersburg Overall (17-1) 3 SOWHNDOCONONH AwWOoONn aH A Grand Slam Season Falling two runs shy, the 1985 JV Baseball team nearly equalled the undefeated re- cords of the Varsity Baseball and Softball teams. Losing to Hopewell by a score of 5-4, the JV team nevertheless had an incredible year finishing with a 17-1 record. Excelling on both offense and defense, the JV team typified Mona- can’s strength in spring sports; and a balance came through hard work and tal- ented individuals working as a team. Offensively, the squad bat- ted an impressive .340 and never scored less than four runs in any contest through- out the entire season. Leading the way was John Adkins who batted .415 and pounded 14 extra base hits to lead the team. Rodney Cole, the team’s jackrabbit, batted .408 on the year and led the team in both bases stolen and runs scored. The team’s power came from Todd White who, at the cleanup position, bat- ted .357. Bill Pearman pro- vided additional slugging punch and in one game batted two back to back home runs. Defense was another strong suit for the JV team. The pitching staff was particular- ly strong, giving up more than three runs only four times in the season. Bobby Boothe led the way with a 9-1 record and Wx fh a team low 1.67 ERA. John Adkins and Todd White each finished 3-0 and Sonny Kidd pitched strongly in six relief appearances. Other strong defensive players included Kurt Hine in centerfield, Ed- die Burleson, who at second base, had the least errors of any infielder, and Bill Pear- man at catcher. All in all, the JV Baseball team helped Monacan to complete what could be called a “‘dream”’ year in spring sports. With such fine young players coming up to help out the Varsity baseball team, Monacan baseball should re- main a powerful force to deal with in the future. pig Zs i t, j vs FRONT ROW: Pat Smith; Chris Devood; Bill Terry; Pat Mancuso; Eddie Burleson; Chris Olsen; Jeff Salmon; SECOND ROW: Jackie Dato, manager; Bill Pearman; Sonny Kidd; Rodney Cole; Walt Rogers; Ken James; Eddie Koss; Bobby Boothe; THIRD ROW: Beth Johnson, manager; John Adkins; Corey Bryant; Kurt Hine; Todd White; Richard Hausier; Byron Holmes; Coach Pruett. Page 88 J.V. Baseball