Pittsburg High School - Pirate Yearbook (Pittsburg, CA)

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Players and Skills Show Improvement by: Nina Trias Both Varsity and Junior Varsity lacked in players as well as experience yet the enthusiasm that each player possessed brought out the determination to play like a team. Only seven players made up the Varsity squad, while JV consisted of eight players. The scarcity of players was caused by the 2.0, no F rule or because of the fear factor. Varsity coach, Jean Neubarth stated, We get a lot of girls to sign-up but when it gets down to the nitty-gritty, most just chicken-out. They are afraid to look foolish because they don't know Volleyball well enough. Despite the player shortage, both squads showed enthusiasm and the willingness to learn and improve skills. The lady netters pushed to reach their physical peak as they 1. Desperately bumping the ball over the net on the third hit, Kerry Gudjohsen uses the forearm pass or bump to lift the pressure off of her team's side of the court. Under normal circumstances, a front row player like Gudjohnsen, would attempt a one-hand hit or spike. Q. 3rd row: Tina Rodriguez, Theresa Aiello, Theresa Brooks, Qnd row: Annette Ramirez, Veronica Partida, Kim Lackey, Kerry Gudjohnsen, Tasia Harts, 1st row: Coach Dan Hanel. 'DQ uuttumitt aimed their goals high. JV setter, Tasia Harts claimed, l had fun and l like Volleyball, We could have had a better season but we worked well with what we had. Except for two veterans, Varsity was a relatively young team. Team leaders included Toni Blackman, Vicky McGill and Wendy Peeler. Hopefully, the girls that come back will give us a promising upcoming season, added Neubarth. ' e Each team experienced a change of scene. Th welcomed Mr. Hanel, their new coach while Varsity ed their second-half season play to three-out-of-five, JV K . ga, 5, k

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