North Fort Myers High School - Lance Yearbook (North Fort Myers, FL)

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It's A Hit! leading hitter during 1981, pitcherffirst baseman Bobbie Carrillo and outfielder Dusty Boyd, both two year lettermen. These three formed a forceful leadership core. Drills in base running, fielding, stealing, batting, and defense occupied each player's and the team's training time in preparation for the season opener against Sarasota on February 19. Coaches Ferreira and Wise continually stressed the impor- tance of a proper mental attitude, top physical conditioning, and clear thinking, so each player would be ready for any game situation that might develop. 1 Fi., A N, ., 1 f'-V . ,im 1 2 lil' iw? 3 1 - Ken Sushil snags another fly to left field for an easy out. 2 - Last year's IV Pitcher David Ierz moved up to the varsity mound for the 1982 season, 3 - 1982 Varsity Baseball Team: IL to RJ Kneeling - Bobby Carrillo, Ieff Prince, Ioey Cross, Iames Giles, Dusty Boyd, Kenny Miller, Tim Sushil, Dale Hinkle, Scott Sushil, Iason Cash, Wade Smallwood. Standing - Coach Ted Ferreira, Glen Nesta, Tony Rutherford, Stuart Moriconi, Ken Sushil, David Ierz, Mike Greenwell, Paul Chaplow, Steve Dahlberg, Paul Drew, Coach Steve Wise. 210 X Athletics

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, 0 It s A Hit! The 1981 Varsity Baseball Team, coach- ed by Ted Ferreira and Steve Wise, emerged at season's end with a feeling of pride and accomplishment. The team, composed of all juniors and seniors, had proven they could work as a united group in all areas: hitting, throwing, batting, and fielding. As proof was their record of 19 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie. They captured the South Florida Conference Title and became District 12 Champions. This made it two consecutive years that North's varsi- ty baseball team had won these two championships. Practice started early in january for the 1982 season with the hope of achieving a third appearance in the conference and district playoffs. The team, rich in talent and experience with eleven returning let- termen, practiced daily after school. Seven starters from last year's successful nine, returned to the diamond and battled with hopeful and talented juniors and seniors for 1982 starting positions. Many of the team's hopes in 1982 centered on Senior third baseman Mike Greenwell, three year letterman and 1 - Dusty Boyd hauls one in for an out. 2 - Scooping up a grounder is outfielder Wade Smallwood. 3 - Varsity Pitching Ace Bobby Carrillo winds up to deliver the ball across the plate. 4 - After forcing Stuart Moriconi out at second during an intrasquad game, Scott Sushil fires the ball to first base on a dou- ble play.

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The inors The 1982 Iunior-Varsity Baseball Team, coached by Mr. Wayne Iensen, was eager to begin their season. Fifty freshmen and sophomores signed up in- itially to try-out for positions on the team. Many of the prospective team members brought with them training and experience gained from years of participating on the area Little League and Babe Ruth teams. The only returning I.V. veterans were Ioe Flinn, Richard Ratliff, Tim Sushil, and Dale Hinkle. They led the eager recruits in pre-season conditioning. Before any cuts were made each player attended daily practices, participating in scrimmage games so Coach Iensen could judge their ability, sincere in- terest, and team effort. Gnce the player selections were made, daily exercises in numerous baseball skills sharpened the team's play, making them ready for the umpire's call of Play Ball on March 2 against Bishop Verot. 1 - During a I.V. intrasquad game, Richard Ratliff slides in vain as Ioe Flinn readies his throw to first for the double play. Ioe Williams rushes to back- up teammate Flinn. 2 - Ioe Barley takes a mighty swing at the ball. 3 - Getting ready to deliver his pitch is I.V. player Dave Markovits. 4 - 1982 I.V. Baseball Team: IL to Rl Kneeling - Ioe Barley, Gary Brown, Robert Ratliff, Gary Dickey, Robert Onson, Russell Cushing, Duane nash, Ioe Williams. Standing - Ken Tolbert, David Mavkovits, Ray Butler, Louis Tillman, Ioe Flinn, Franklin Driskell, Ierry Whitaker, Greg Williams. Athletics X 211