Rockbridge High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fairfield, VA)

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30 On August 8, 1986, a new season began for both J.V. and Varsity girls basketball teams. Even though both teams were lacking in experience, they were very optimistic about the season ahead. The Junior Varsity team, coached by Richard Whitesell, lost eight players from last year’s team, leaving only one returning player. The J.V. players, put- ting forth much effort and hard work, filled the gaps. According to coach Whitesell, they were will- ing to learn, and always Surrounded by James River players, Sophomore Missy Hartless puts up the ball while Girls Basketball Giving It Their All listened to what he told them. The team showed great im- provement throughout the season. Strengthened skills were obvious during the game against Covington. The positive attitude of the team was evident, even though the lady Rebs were defeated. Finishing their season with an overall record of 0-17, the J.V. players nevertheless displayed an increased knowledge of the fundamen- tals of the game. The Varsity basketball team, like the J.V.’s, started out with a team lacking in ex- perience, due to the loss of teammate Cindy Smedley looks on. J.V. GIRLS BASKETBALL 30 Riverheads 22 Natural Bridge 26 Lexington 54 Riverheads 29 Bath County 24 Covington 17 New Castle oe James River 39 Highland 46 Glenvar 18 Parry McCluer 27 Natural Bridge 25 Lexington 35 Bath County 37 Covington 21 New Castle 37 James River 21 Highland 41 Glenvar 29 Parry McCluer their entire starting line-up to graduation last year. However, despite their inex- perience, the under the leadership of coach Pat Grimes, were determined to be a competitive team in the Pioneer District. As the season ran its course, the team showed a definite upswing in skill. One example of team im- provement was the game against James River. The Knights were previously undefeated in regular season play and anticipation ran high as the game approached. With hard play, the game was tied at 31 with one Sophomore Cindy Smedley looks for an open teammate as two James QUBELs 42 J.V. Girls Basketball — Front Row — AmyThorne, Amy Clark, Lenore Marshall, Jennifer Camden, Teresa Marshall, Maury Irvine, and Lady Rebs, minute left on the clock. The Lady Rebs gained possession of the ball and took it up the court. Then Kim Burch made a successful two point shot to win the game. The Varsity team finished with a 5-16 overall record and a 5-14 district record. When asked to comment on the season, Stephanie Tomlin stated, ‘‘We improved within the season skill-wise, and it would not matter how far behind we were because we never gave up. We gave it our all!” River defenders attempt to block the pass. Christy Johnson. Back Row — Cin: dy Smedley, Wendy Cullen, Amelia Shull, Stacy Shultz, Julie Coffey Missy Hartless.

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cheerleaders spelling HELLO to an opposing squad. their pom-poms to aid in many of their performances. Pictured are the Due to the Pioneer District rule banning all stunts, the girls relied on performed by the any duties ‘uad. Varsity Cheerleaders — Bottom Renee Richie, Spirit’s Sound The Rockbridge High School Varsity Cheerleaders: eight girls who spent a year providing non-stop spirit. This year the squad kept busy through various ac- tivities ranging from selling pom-poms and Homecoming mums to sponsoring soc-hops and the Valentine mailbox. From August to February, these girls spent approx- imately fifteen hours per week cheering, practicing, planning pep-rallies and find- ing new and exciting ways of promoting spirit. In February, their hard work paid off when they received the Pioneer District trophy, an award based on votes of other district squads. The girls developed close friendships in the enormous amount of time spent together. ‘I’m really going to miss everyone. I’ve grown closer to the squad this year than ever before,” stated Captain Tracy Miller. In a sense, the girls became a family, sharing group and individual highs and lows. For them, fond memories of cheering for RHS will remain forever. Row — Tracy Miller, Cindy Clark, Cheri Sorrells, Kim Hockman. Top Williams, Lisa Swecker. Not Pic- tured — Trena Koogler. Varsity Cheerleading 29

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| Senior Tammy Montgomery and [an attempt to make a successful Junior Kim Burch battle against their y-up shot, Senior Stephanie Tomlin opponents to gain possession of the ups high above a Rocket defender. ball. VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL aw 53 Riverheads . 33 = Natural 7 q aE Bridge ee | ey Yas ey A 48 Lexington ; 4 a 57 Riverheads . ' 44 Bath County 18 Covington 40 New Castle 31 James River 42 Highland (OT) 40 Glenvar 22 Parry McCluer 32 Natural Bridge 34 Lexington Si Bath County (OT) ‘arsity Girls Basketball — Tammy Montgomery, Rhonda a a oR ront Row — Karen Fitzgerald, Fleshman, Nancy Coffey, Katie 55 — James River haron Fitzgerald, Kim Burch, Kessinger, Teresa Crawford, Rachel 41 Highland tephanie Tomlin, Carol Clements, Page. thelle Robertson. Second Row — Girls Basketball 31