Northeast High School - Viking Log Yearbook (St Petersburg, FL)

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Stretching to far lengths to get possession of the ball during a jump ball is Patty Cortez. lump balls occur frequently during a game, not only at the beginning. They occur when two opponents grasp the ball at the same moment. Under pressure, Barbara Bowman takes her posi- tion, covered by many Clearwater Tornado guards, shoots for a basket, and adds two more points. The game was won by successful shots like these. An abbreviated SGHSOI1 Appearing in the St. Petersburg Times was a short article: Northeast High School has decided to cancel the remainder of its girls' junior varsity basketball games,' a spokeswoman said today. The spokeswoman said there weren't enough girls left to continue because of disciplinary measures and academic failures. When asked about the situation, Coach Kathy Hughes of the girls' varsity basketball team stated, The girls on the junior varsity basketball team were talented but not very dedicated. The team was disbanded january 17, 1983, because of continued absences from practices and games. We hope the girls who really want to participate in j.v. basketball will try out for the team next year. Good coordination is the key to playing good basketball. As Tornado opponents move in, Patty Cortez has only half a court to cover before reaching the basket. Weaving in and out of op- ponents, she dribbles to the basket and tries for a goal. GIRLS' 1.v. BASKETBALL 147

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,I 5. l I 1,5 asf, E l 2 Q N ll: I fgllgi. A serious pitch. Bryant Sturz has the look of a serious player, which he ought to have since his pitching is a key element of the game. Whether the batter can hit the ball well is up to the pitch. Of course, Bryant would like to strike the batter out. Playing his position well, Ierry DeVore makes a gain for the baseball team. As a baseman, lerry needs to be a superb catcher with a very watchful eye. Front row - Tom Kane, Robert Crotts, Brent Mudd, Steve Murgo, Bobby Hamilton, Chris Uglesg 2nd row - Iim Torasso, Sean Doyle, Iim Lodyga, Bryant Sturz, Ierry DeVore, Mike Coad, Ned Iohnstong Back row - Scott Fears, Matt Anderson, Sam Harris, Brian Griffith, Frank Green, Eric Campbell, Pat Massick. BASEBALL 149