Pender Academy - Phizzog Yearbook (Rocky Point, NC)

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The Lady Raiders celebrate their victory over Wallace O'NeaI as Mr. Robert Corrington re- views their game. The 1985-86 Lady Raiders: Marci Holmes, Tan- ya Cook, Wendy Fletcher, and Karla Rothman, Second Row: Cheri Bailey, Sheila DeValenQer, and Trisha Pitchford. Back Row: Erica Talbert, Jennifer Hudson, Christy Barden, and Coach Robert Corringtora. 72 VOLLEYBALL 4

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LADY RAIDERS REACH NEVV HEIGHTS :HH r tarcie Holmes reaches high to drive one Following a set from Wendy Fletcher, Jenni- rver. fer Hudson spikes the ball. Erica Talbert leaps to dink one over against Wilmington Christian Academy. The Lady Raiders 1985-86 Vol- leyball season was an exciting one as the Lady Raiders went farther than ever. lt all began with a triumph over Wallace O'Neal in two crucial victories, thus assuring the Raiders a seed in the District Playoffs and Tri-Championship of the Confer- ence. That match lasted five games with the final game score 16-14. Having prepared for the Districts in Raleigh, at Ravenscroft, the Raid- ers won two out of three matches. Once again a victory over rival Wal- lace O'Neal gained the Raiders a seed in the State Play-Off in High Point at Westchester Academy. The Lady Raiders faced Forsythe Acad- emy in the first round and lost a hard fought battle in a match of five games. Being one of the smallest schools represented at the tourna- ment, the Lady Raiders came a long way and made us very proud. Leading the team was Senior hit- ter Jennifer Hudson -- the Confer- ence lvlVPg Junior setter Christy Barden - a third year playerg Sophomores: Erica Talbert, a setter: Cheri Bailey, both a setter and a hitterg Wendy Fletcher, a setterg and Tanya Cook, a rookie passer. With the loss of only one Senior, the team's prospects are even better for the upcoming season. Congratula- tions and the best of luck next year! Banquet Awards: Erica Talbert, Most Con- sistent: Cheri Bailey and Christy Barden, Most Dedicatedg Marcie Holmes, Most lm- prqvedg Wendy Fletcher and Tanya Cook, Most Hustleg and Jennifer Hudson, Confer- ence MVP. Wendy Fletcher also received an All Conference Player Award. VOLLEYBALL 71

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