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Improving Skills Under the sweltering August sun, RHS football players started practice, hop- ing to produce a winning season. Determination and hard work were the key in- gredients in the RHS football program. For J.V. football, 1986 was an exciting year. ‘From the first game on, they knew what was expected of them,” said Coach John Morris. The third game, against Lex- ington, was the high point of the season. During this game the team showed great pro- fessionalism and their triumph was better than ever. Enthusiastic and confident, the young Rebels achieved a record of 6-1-1. This suc- JV FOOTBALL Buffalo Gap New Castle Lexington Natural Bridge Glenvar James River Covington Parry McCluer Gripping the ankle of a Lex- ington player, Darren Whitesell goes all out to make an important tackle. 32 Football cessful season proved that although Rockbridge is a small school, its athletes strive to succeed despite the obstacles. The Varsity football team had high hopes for the new season. During the first weeks of practice the football players trudged through the hot summer days. Many first year players showed great potential to help aid the team. As the season progressed, the new players gained ex- perience that would be valuable in the future. Returning lettermen sharpened their skills and contributed their leadership. J.V. Football — Front Row — Greg Roberts, Mark Orebaugh, Roy Crawford, Hubert Hartless, Greg Fleshman, Colby Conner. Second Row — Vince Reid, David Hartless, Allan Petty, Greg Brown, Brian Protecting their line, Rebel defenders Brian Thomas and Hubart Hartless attempt to block a Parry McCluer rusher. Thomas, Roger Burnette, Yvonne Burnette (Manager). Third Row — Ben Jamerson, John Phillips, Lee Dalton, Chad Wheeler, Morris Campbell, Richard Shull, Brook Cof- fey. Fourth Row — Coach John Watching intensely, coach Mickey Chambers and John Mor try to define the finest playi strategy. Morris, Coach Mickey Chambe: Jason Vassar, Mike Cullen, Ste Sorrells, Darren Whitesell, Jol Hayslett, Mike Armstrong, Chi Higgins.
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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
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. Football — Front Row — fanager Shannon Pooley, Shawn hockley, Curtis Johnson, Todd nider, Robbie Davis, Glenn Floyd, ee MacGregor, Mark Lynn, Bruce amsey. Second Row — Phillip hompson, Mike Burch, Chris Mace, Andrew Johnson, Russell Clark, Tom Tomlin, Tony Lilley, Stuart Hager, Scott Fleshman, James Reid. Third Row — Coach Scott Taylor, Coach Mark Melton, Temple Kess- inger, Joey Ham, James Lilley, Greg Hudson, David Dooley, Allen Lilley, Allen Pooley, Ronnie Littek, Jerry Ogden. Fourth Row — Head Coach Temple Kessinger, Tom Teague, Joel Ramsey, Darryl Lawhorne, Chris Chittum, Terry Whitesell, Mark Chittum, Greg Camden, Dennis May. —— ee a eT ee || ee owing his football wisdom, ach Scott Taylor discusses the sic fundamentals of football with phomore Ronnie Littek. ¢. ) ie 66 = At the Homecoming game, Junior Phillip Thompson looks for a gap in the defense as Junior Chris Mace moves ahead to block an on- coming player. ebcoctrabrtas 5 alg? ‘ a uv A , P ‘ As freshman Jerry Ogden rushes forward to gain yardage, a Lexington VARSITY FOOTBALL Stonewall Jackson Riverheads Parry McCluer James River Natural Bridge Shawsville Glenvar Lexington Wilson Memorial Covington defender attempts to pull him down. Football 33
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