Northwest Guilford High School - Viking Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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He 1 feel we have a good chance at making the playoffs again this year Sandy Cvann, Head Coach of the Varsity Baseball team re- plied when questioned about his team's pot- ential in 1988. Last year's magnificent march to the state semi-finals proved a tough act to follow, but such an accomplishment was by no means impossible, After losing ten out of fourteen players to graduation, the returning members had the experience needed to lead the team to vic- tory. This experience was the key to success, especially when Hiced with a very challenging Elll U18 IJBSBS in conference and non-conference schedule. The regular season officially opened on Tuesday, March 15, against High Point Central at home. It continued in full swing through the last game on May 17 against Madison-lvlayodan. The players consistently gave 100'Ka and learned the value of teamwork. The junior Varsity team also devoted much time and effort into the 1988 baseball season. As with their Varsity mentors, they immediately began practice after basketball season ended. ,! .. , N i 'i . .... y'r- . ---I -.--, f. ' 1- vi A- f.. ,, ...,-15,1-Yiwu.: wks:-,ers-.-ikrfzs-,' 'L fs- -- X - o as irio ... f f s . -Q - - xg 57635: ' 1 ii'. QQ Iii? . i.. o... V V , wgsrfgg ..:. . N as - if ai K CDUBYEI1 Coach Wayne Knox guided the JV team by not only teaching them the technical aspect of baseball, but the practical side as well. His players acquired more patience and determif nation as the season progressed. Consef quently, the team gained a competitive edge over their opponents. Whether they were participating in one of countless afterfschool practices, or during an intense confrontation against Northwest's archfrival, the 1988 Varsity and JV baseball squads kept all the bases covered en route to winning seasons. Varsity Baseball Row I: Tommy McCormick, Todd Owens, Scott Hodgin, Cvlenn Kerley, jesse Holt Row 2: Shannon Childress, John McGowan, Al Sutton, Alan Wzitstmn, Toby Aldcrin, jay Reddick, Coach Cann Not Pic- tured: Kevin Kirby, Anthony McMillan JV Baseball Row 1: jeH'Thielen, Chris Parrish, Alan Page, Daniel Carter. Robert Gray Row 2: Chad Kiser, Heath Atkins, Tommy Smith, jason Smith, Travis Brewer, Coach Knox VARSITYXJV BASEBAW133

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P Senior Kevin Kirby exhihits total concentration as he prepares to make a perfect throw. V Vifhen jV Coach Wiiyne Knox speaks, everyone listens - especially his talented players. Below, the coach discusses strategy with his pitcher and catcher. is rtrrr 4 ,iw A Senior leadership is demonstrated hy Toby Alderin as he slams another home run out of the hallpark. P Catcher Glenn Kerley makes a magnificent play as he tags out this High Point Andrews opponent, 132 X VARSITYIJV BASEBAIJ. my ,V .. Q. ,V , 1 it ,,,, 5 ,A . 'K , K . ' f . ,, ,, L H W ,, V .. ,,,,a V I

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