Orono High School - Spartan / Orion Yearbook (Long Lake, MN)

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Softball We had a great time playing softball last year. The funniest thing happened during a game against Waconia. a team that won two games all year. Our outfielders suddenly started to whistle the theme from Pee Wee's Big Adventure and a few minutes later, the whole team had joined the tune. All our games weren't as easy as our Waconia game, though. We ended the season with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses. In the conference competition we got third. The turning point of the season was when we lost a double-header against Mound and when we lost seniors Nate Smith and Kelly McGowan because of injuries. At the end of the season we came on strong, winning our first regional game ever against St. Lous Park, 4 to 1. Our season ended with our loss in the game against Hopkins, ultimate state champions. Our team was coached by Bev Ebbecke; Kelly McGowan and Taunia Effertz were our captains. Two All-Conference players honored at the end of the season were catcher Becca Smith and pitcher Mary Allenburg. Becca Smith was also chosen as most-valuable-player. Michelle Hackbarth set a school record for most stolen bases with 25. Mary Allenburg led the league in strike-outs, and Becca Smith led the team in runs scored and batted in. Abovc-The team returns from the concluding good game handshakes. Though we didn't win state or the conference, we did have a great time practicing, competing, and being with our friends; and at the season's end we were rewarded with a little success. — Mary Allenburg Top left-Nate Smith powers the ball into the outfield. Top right-Taunia Effertz and Kathy Lynch tensely await Mary Allcnburg’s pitch. 28 Softball

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Baseball The 1986 baseball season didn't turn out as expected. Although our team had nine returning letter winners, including captain Tom Gilbertson and pitcher Tim Lacy, who set an Orono record for strikeouts in 1985 with 102, we managed only a 5-12 record. Much like the 1985 team, we couldn't put things together at the right time, and most mistakes proved to be game determiners. This spring will be a rebuilding season for the Spartan pitching staff. The team will be led by co-captains Paul Nordstrom and Glen Prodahl. Along with many experienced juniors, the team will have returning senior letter winners Jeff Livermore, Mitch Jerde, and Mark Klaers. After the 1986 season, wc look forward to a more successful season in 1987. — Jeff Livermore Top-Mirk Klaers plays as catcher. Middle-The boys change innings. Above-Tim Lacy goes to second. Far Icft-A hit is stopped .by Steve Oscarson. Left-A strike for Steve Reiser. Baseball 27

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VARSITY SOFTBALL-Front Row: Kathy Lynch. Becca Smith. Tammy Swenson. Lisa Schafer. Nate Smith, Janellc Rce. Diana Levering, Michelle Hackbarth. Row 2: Jill Kaster. Pam Flaherty. Mary Allcnburg, Kelly McGowan. Taunia Effertz, Missy Hayes. Marcia Scott. Debbie Hawkinson, Andrea Trowbridge. Coach Ebbecke. J.V. SOFTBALL Front Row: Amy Kaster. Nicole Deters. Marnie Newman. Debbie Levering. Kelli McKown. Missy Hake, Dawn Kleinstuber, Monique Kanzler. Denise Hoiland, Carolyn Deters. Row 2: Ann Keller, Robin Thayer, Janet Bellingham. Amy Monchamp, Anita King, Missy Manthei, Gini Clapsaddle, Denise Novicky. Pam Flaherty, Dana Schliinz, Coach Tauring. B-SQUAD SOFTBALLFront Row: Ann Jones, Rachel Hill, Karin Johnson, Sarah Levering. Kristi Meyer. Michelle Hilbrands. Allison Rice. Carrie Gemenet. Row 2: Maryann Christenson, Allison Kelly, Teresa Clapsaddle, Jenny Lemmerman, Heidi Johansen. Sarah Anderson. Tahirih Robinson. Judy Johnson. Jenny Smith, Irene Pregl, Mr. Groslin. Softball 29