North Rowan High School - Northern Lights Yearbook (Spencer, NC)

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J.V.s jocky for position as James Houpe attempts a tree-throw against the cowboys of Southwest Guilford. Photo by T. Vaughters. Leading the pack, Kevin Ennis drives up the lane for an easy layup in a 55-45 win over Thomasville. Photo by T. Vaughters. Between three defenders, Billie Jeffries keeps the score close for the Lady Cavs. The girls lost the game 24 - 18 to East Rowan. Photo by B. Koontz. J. . .. V fps.-n-can - ..,. 55271. ctr. su ann 1, ,bam xi-U' Bottom row: Wanda Jackson, Julie Thomas, Ashley Goodman, Traci Myers, Coach Denise Moore Top row: Talatha Vaughters, Annette Black, Sarah Baker, Zelphia Turner, Billy Jefferies, Mekela Houston. Photo by L. Jones. I 102:-0 G3 Il V ' IUHAI wr, FEEL? 2' t J lag f' Pulling up from the perimeter, Ashley Goodman attempts a twelve footer in a tough loss to East Rowan. Photo by B. Koontz. -' ,az , of N.. . S, 'i N: ette 170 f J.v. Basketball X iq' 4 sly

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Working on his opponent, Denny Puckett scores two on a reverse in his match against West Rowan. Without enough people to win a match, wres- tlers competed for individual success. Photo by N. Crawford Four year veteran Heath Hager showed determination and provided leadership to the small team. Hager's hard work paid oft in his matches. Photo by L.Jones N Determznatzon and Pride lead teams Indoor TraCklWrestling tthe beginning of prac- tice the indoor track team hoped to improve in its second season and the wres- tlers were in the process of re- building a winning team. The wrestling team opened its season with a good turnout, but soon dwindled to six peo- ple. These elite six were chal- lenged by Coaches William Higgins and Lealand Pea- cock. Higgins and I set high standards for our boys to live up to and to help build for the future. commented Coach Peacock. With individual goals set high, they faced opponents knowing they could not win a match but could improve their personal records. Senior Heath Hager provided leader- ship and Sophomores Denny Puckett and Darrin Thomas worked hard to return to the Regionals. Sherman Miller was a standout as he participated in wrestling and he also led the l indoor track team in the pole vault, high jump, and triple jump. Sherman was one of the few athletes who excelled in two sports in the same sea- son. Having a year of experi- ence, the team opened their season in a meet at Chapel Hill and quickly proved how good they were. Thomas Wilson, Miller, Mike Stinson, Adrian Steele, Reginald Barnes, Tarsha Mallet, Jasper Cur- threll, Morris Jones and Brian Steele all qualified for Regional competition. Several records were also set or bro- ken in their other meets. Cuthrell set a school record in the 300 meter with a time of 35.8 seconds then joined B. Steele, Wilson, and A. Steele in breaking a school record on the 4x40O relay. The Cavs have young talent who will continue to contribute to the success of the team. Jim Up and Over! Sherman Miller sets a school record with a jump of 6 feet in the Chapel Hill meet. Sherman also triple jumped and pole vaulted for the team. Photo by T. Mallet Front Row: Rolanda Hunter, Odell Stinson, Rhea Milton, Kin Pruitt, Keith Reid, Mike Stinson, Anthony Cherry Second Row: Brandon Basinger, Reginald Barnes, Brian Steele, Nelvin Wilkes, Rusty Clinding, Thomas Wil- son, Dion Miller Third Row: Darin Young Thomas, Shannon Meyers, Chris Smith, Tarsha Mallet, Scott Hawkins, Luther Phiter, Avery Wilkerson, Dale Pope Top Row: Coach Steele, Sher- man Miller, Marc Collins, Dennis Davis, Jasper Cuthrell, Morris Jones, Charles Stinson. Photo by L. Jones Indoor Track and Wrestling l 169

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.Eg 4 v Front row: Kevin Ennis, Willie Hayes, Larry Dixon, Michael White, Stan James Houpe, Josh Mills, Shawn White, manager Marcus Jones Photo Ellis, manager Rodney Tillman. Back by C. Queen. row: James Cowan, Andy Denton, Q. i :f, f i 5 5 0 SEWAI -15599 ottll I V teams work on teamwork and consistency KKKKKKKKKSSKKKKSKKSYYKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK Riding a See-Saw ids on a see-saw are supposed to go up and down but basketball teams are supposed to play consistently. The J.V. basket- ball teams proved to be prime examples of the ups and downs that inexperience can bring. For example, the J.V. girls, with only tow sophomores on the floor, had their difficulties throughout the year. They also proved how tough they were capable of playing by putting on an impressive defensive display to beat an undefeated East Davidson team 31 - 24. The girls worked hard on dis- cipline and becoming a team which helped them improve every game, commented Coach Moore. Though they had their ups, their downs were also very vivid. Nobody expressed their frustration more than Wanda Jackson who cooled off a fan with a coke after a tough loss to Thomasville. The J.V. boys started out the season down but quickly cleaned up their act. Playing without a team leader, the young Cavs had to win with nothing but teamwork. As the season progressed, sopho- mores James Cowan, Willie Hayes, Larry Dixon and Kevin Ennis got some val- uable help from the freshmen. Though the J.V. teams see- sawed their way through the season, they gained experi- ence and maturity and learned the benefits of teamwork. Brian Koontz J.V. Basketball l 171