Rockbridge High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fairfield, VA)

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Patti MacGregor tries to defend against Parry McCluer’s player while Angie Whitesell and Sarah Dunlap hustle down to help. “Eight Is Enough” was the nickname given to the 1979-80 girls’ basketball team, as the team began the season with eight players, only one of which was a senior. Despite youth and small numbers, the Rebels went on to post an 8-6 district record and were one of the best defensive teams in the district. The squad had a very balanced team with all eight players capable of starting and playing in important situations. This was proven when because of injuries the Rebels went to Staunton River with only six players. They won with ease and actually pulled away from the Eagles in the crucial fourth quarter. Natalie Page pulls down a rebound while Tami Staton and Angie Whitesell wait for an outlet pass. 38 Girls’ Basketball

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40 NBHS Faculty Wins Donkey Basketball Game Donkey Basketball Donkey what? Basketball? That's right — basketball played upon donkeys. Once again, Coach Schuler and his merry band of basketball players sponsored and sold tickets for this prestigious event. Rockbridge faculty members challenged the faculty members of Natural Bridge for an exciting game. High scorers for RHS were Mr. Smith, Mr. Cuccio, and Mr. Clark each with four points. Mr. Weimer, Mr. Whitesell, and Mrs. MacGregor had two points each. The rules of the game were simple to understand but complicated to carry out. A player had to pass and shoot the basketball mounted on the donkey. To chase a runaway ball, which was often, the player had to drag his animal along with him. The game was close all the way. At halftime, the score was 8 to 12 in favor of NBHS. Rockbridge had a great comeback in the second half and the game ended in a tie, with the score 18 to 18. As the rules state, this resulted in sudden death overtime. The winning team would be the first to score. Natural Bridge controlled the tip-off, and lost it. Rockbridge’s shot missed and NBHS regained the rebound. Miss Kathy Moss of Natural Bridge scored the winning basket and the game ended with the score: Natural Bridge 20 and Rockbridge 18.