Novi High School - Reflections Yearbook (Novi, MI)

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The varsity wrestlers really had an exciting season of victory. ,th a seven-win, nine-loss record the matrnen really tried air best and finished third in the league. lim Stevens and R. I. Bayne took first place in the Northville +urnament, while Kevin Mills took first place in the Monroe- 'ferson Tournament. In the league meet Kevin showed real ,ldcat power by taking first place. The district winners for Novi were Kevin Mills, R. J. Bayne, d Mike Slasor. Kevin advanced to regionals and also state stling competition. he outstanding players for the season were Dennis Maier, :vin Mills, Jim Stevens, Tony McCarty, R. I. Bayne, lim nghurst and Mike Slasor. When asked what Coach Gardner considered the most impor- tant qualities of a good wrestler, he replied, Extreme dedica tion. Paul and Coach Roy discussed their strategy R I was ready for anything Everyone was enthusiastic throughout the meets Bob was champ again a. The guys proved that teamwork was the only way to win. b. ' ' ' r . c. . . ' . d. ' ' . e. . ' . f. Ken was ready for another victory. 33

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Ladyoats Fight Their Way Up To Regionals With experience gained from past years in volleyball, plus a fresh, different strategy from their brand-new coach, the Lady- cats went on record with a winning season and a ranking of third in the SEC. Their record for the year was 12-8, most of the losses were non-conference games. The team went on to beat Hartland in the first step of the regional playoffs. On a Saturday, the team left at 8:00 in the morning to go to the playoffs. The first game was against South Lyon. Novi won with a score of 15-12 and 17-15. Next was Corunna, who got beat 18-16 and 17-15. The final game was played for first place against Fenton. The scores were not so good because the Ladycats got beat, 15-O and 15-7. They ended up in second place. Coach Riopelle bla the long and nerve-racking day as possible reasons for the lc The most valuable player was Dede McAllen, who wa captain of the team. Sue Beall was named as one of the outstanding players. Mrs. Riopelle was a substitute teacher who took over whq one else was available. This was her first year of coaching, stated that the biggest problem she had was learning the and regulations of the game. The team usually practiced every day from 2:30 to 4:30. Norgren also helped out the team during practices after schc ge- a l a. Dede watched as Laura got ready with the bump. b. Now this is the way to do it . . . began Steve Medeiros, the assistant coach. c. Sharon got ready for a smash across the net. d. Sue took time out to show the latest dance step. l ' i 1 l 34