Rogers High School - Lair Yearbook (Wyoming, MI)

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1 . J; - ' A«- -1 6:iPx.» J.V. Baseball Receives Recognition The 1978-79 J.V. Baseball Team, under the coaching of Mr. Reed, produced several outstanding team members who received rec- ognition. Voted as Most Valuable Player, Clark VerHulst was an immense help during tight spots in games. Tom Hudson also received notice with his top batting average of .354. Chosen as best pitcher, Steve DeVaney STRUCK the opposing team as an OUT-stand- ing young fellow. The entire team pulled together for an 8-8 record and a lot of fun. ' , m Mighty Hudson at the bat. Clark waits at third. ' •• Look Mom. one hand! Where ' d that ball go?

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Freshmen Finish Finest Season The Freshman Baseball Team overpowered their oppo- nents this year, which resulted in an outstanding 7-2 record. They overwhelmed such strong opponents as East Grand Rapids, Grandville, and Rockford. Coach Jerry Hoag commended the team, praising them as one of the better freshman teams I ' ve ever had. Outstanding hitters included Frank Landgraff (.383), John Nash (.375), and Brian Baker (.370). With a 4-1 record, John Nash was the big man on the mound. East Grand Rapids W 12 Wyoming L 1 Jenison W 6 Godwin W 14 Grandville W 12 Rockford W 14 Jenison L 4 Northview W 6 Grandville W 1 1978-79 Freshman Baseball Team

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Varsity Excels Tournaments The 1978-79 Varsity Baseball Team hit top form this season when they batted in a super record of 10-10. The team also received recognition when Andy Vavere won the All-Confer- ence award and Ted Beardsley was voted Most Valuable Player. Other leading performers on the team accomplished high batting averages with Andy Vavere averaging .375. The team really came to life at the end of the season as they scored well in tournament play. Part of their suc- cess came as the result of their annual Florida spring training. 1978-79 Varsity Baseball Team The gruesome twosome.