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

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K F Batt Gver Basketball Men's Varsity battle for the spotlight K'KKKKKKKKSSKKKKKKSXKKKXKSKKKKKKKKKSKKKKK hen a team is losing badly to their arch-rival who beat them twice before, a little comic relief is needed. Such was the case when a bat flew in the gym and stopped play with eight seconds remaining in the home game with Salisbury. Trail- ing by nine points and Ed Kesler at the free throw line, the flying spectator entered the gym, clear- ing the court of all players and scaring fans with it swooping air- show. The game ended with play- ers and fans alike excited, bewil- dered and amazed. This creature seemed to characterize the season the Cavaliers had experienced. Beginning the season with plenty of height and depth, the team was expected to contend for a championship. Returning veterans and talented juniors from an excellent J.V. team proved too much for the Cavs early season opponents. A big front line and the scoring ability of Ed Kelser and Brian Paige kept the Cavs close in the early season game with Salisbury, but turn- overs and bad luck lost the game. In a rematch in the Christmas tournament North proved no better as they were defeated and had to settle for second place. De- spite the losses, the team con- tinued to play with intensity and pride until Lady Luck struck the fwfr IJMK Front row: Andre Archie, Curtis Mil- ler, Terry Smith, Chris Sifford Back row: Manager John Workman, Brian Paige, Ed Kesler, Walt Brotherton, Michael Cross, Manager Jamie Gobble Photo By: C. Weaver 174 X Men's Varsity Leaving his defender flat footed, Junior transfer Brian Paige scored on a break away lay-up against West Davidson. Paige's quickness and three-point shooting aided North throughout the season. Photo By: J. Jones Cavs a backbreaking blow. First, Derrick Foxx was lost for the season and Steve Roof was benched due to illness. t'The loss of Foxx and Roof really hurt us a lot because of their size and height, commented Coach Bob Hundley. Next, Brian Paige was hit with back problems and forced to the bench. These losses took away from the height and depth. The Cavs lost close games in the final quarter due to foul trouble and fatigue. Some people will continue to wonder if North's batty problems will end in time for a chance in the spotlight. Jim Young

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Playing tough defense is necessary in winning games. The Cavaliers show their strength against Randleman as they coast to a 49-43 victory. Photo by T. Vaughters Game winning shot. Junior Bobbi Sims hits the game winning three pointer in the season opener at East Fiowan. The new three point shot made games more exciting and gave all players more opportunities to score. Photos by B. Burgiri YlSiBl1 L 'Q' A 619 585, H U - I I I 4 'Z S92 l: 'l1QPi3N5 gaasianzt s OZ' we ' I Vi ' F -3' Bottom row: Kim Flustin, Flaquel lHammond, Lisa Hawkins, Jennifer Huffman, Andrea Britton, manager Marcus Jones. Top row: April Jack- son, Yvette Mitchell, Bobbi Sims, Lola Jones, Latonya Hargrave, April Hawkins. Photo by T. Mallert Up and over the double-team. Cen- ter Lola Jones scores two of her twenty points against S.W. Guilford. In spite of her efforts, the team handed the Cowgirls the 64-58 victory. Good offense and defense. As teammate Lola Jones sets up for the rebound, senior Jennifer Huffman pulls up for a twelve-footer. Jennifer scored a season high thirteen points in the game. Women's Varsity J 173

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Shooting the jumper, Michael Cross fires up a shot as teammates Ed Kesler and Derrick Foxx position for a rebound. Photo By: J. Jones -- 'W Q EWQ-A 'Emi up if xo We t :-EMMN Alter a steal against East Rowan Chris Sifford glides in for the dunk. Chris scored seven points in the vic- tory over the Mustangs. Photo By: B Burgin Looking for the open man, Ed Kes- Ier prepared to pass 011 to a teammate versus Ftandleman. Kesler's con- sistent scoring and rebounding were valuable to the Cavs. Photo By: J. Jones Q:.,..,-., Ns: Q :Pe-.1 :-- .t X Ms Playing tough defense, Curtis Mil- ler concentrates on his opponents moves away from the basket. Photo By: J. Jones Showing concentration and form, Walt Brotherton shoots the turn- around jumper in traffic. Lacking size and height at the end of the season, Walt became an important weapon in the offense. Photo By: J. Jones Men's Varsity X 175 yu..