Speedway High School - Speedette Yearbook (Speedway, IN)

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MVP Jim Hays crosses the finish line and recieves another first place ribbon. Senior Craig Perrigo portrays the emotions at the end of a grueling cross country race. N CROSS COUNTRY TEAM - First Row: C. Perrigo, S. Larsen, R. Bower, M. Hardwick R. Bower, S. Larsen and C. Obert. Hunter Second Row: Coach J. Owensby, N. Miller, C. Obert, G. Owensby, J. Hays, and Coach T FLAT H8583 BT IH! V

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Coming from a 1975 season of 6-15 the varsity racketmen regained their compo- sure by posting a 9 win and 5 loss record. Bouncing back from a season opener loss to an always outstanding Brebeuf team the Plugs rallied to win their next three in row and finished up their mid-season re- cord at 4-3. Starting their final set of the year the Plugs were 5-5, but through sheer determination and team spirit they were able to surpass their final four op- posing teams consisting of Northwest, Bedford, Danville and Ben Davis and end their season with a gratifying record of 9 wins and 5 losses. This years team was headed by their dandy Dinker Scott Laskowski and their strong SlammerY' Greg Ochs. Due to a rainout in the second day of Mid-State play the team was forced to forfeit the county tourney in order to continue in Mid-State competi- tion. The number one doubles team, con- sisting of Larry McHenry and Greg Ochs, Todd Linville and Mark McCain the num- ber two doubles team finished third and fourth respectively. The inexperience of the reserve team showed up at the completion of the sea- son as they were able to break a .500 season at 7-6-1. Next year's team should prove to be very promising as they are losing only three seniors and have many varsity experienced players returning. Senior Scott Laskowski closes in on the net in order to gain the advantage in match play. VARSITY TENNIS SHS OPPONENT 0 Brebeuf 5 4 Greenwood 1 3 Decatur Central 2 4 Whiteland 1 0 Mooresville 5 4 Lebanon 1 O Center Grove 5 4 Zionsville 1 1 Plainield 4 O North Central 5 4 Northwest 1 5 Bedford O 4 Danville 1 3 Ben Davis 2 RESERVE TENNIS SHS OPPONENT O Brebeuf 2 4 Greenwood 1 4 Decatur Central 0 4 Whiteland 1 2 Mooresville 6 4 Lebanon 1 2 Center Grove 11 3 Zionsville 0 4 Plainfield 2 I 0 North Central 8 1 Northwest 2 i 1 Bedford 1 6 Danville O O Ben Davis 5 ' TENNIS TEAM - First Row: T. Bruner, D. Akers, S. Laskowski, G. Ochs, L. McHenry, M. McCain, T. Linville, Second Row: Coach T. Kennard, D. Ehrgott, P. Thompson, P. Brooks, P. Tingle, M. Keller, B. Spurlock, C. Knight, L. Crouch, D. Roberson, C. Shrader, K. Cox, B. Guiou. 13

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Fighting for position at the start is the initial step in cross country running. Checking and recording lap times is one of the many tasks that Coach J. Owensby must perform. Starting the season on a sour note by losing a close one to Greenwood, 30-25, the road runners stayed together and worked hard throughout the year to de- feat Beech Grove in the final meet, 41-55, ending the season with 7 wins and 7 losses. Do not look at this record at face value of 7-7, but look at it as an invest- ment for the future due to the inexperi- ence of the team as a whole. Along with Coach John Owensby was Assistant Coach Tom Hunter, who was a rookie in the field of cross country running. Teamed with the 4-year veteran Craig Perrigo was junior Most Valuable Player Jim Hays and a balance of three more juniors, C. Obert, N. Miller, and Mike Hardwick. Sophomore standouts were S. Larsen, R. Bower, and Nlost Improved Runner G. Owensby. Although this is such a young team, they have high spirits at looking forward to the future and being strong contenders in Mid-State competi- tion. Most Improved Runner Greg Owensby displays the much needed stamina needed by a cross country runner. 1 I Cross Country SHS Opponent 30 Greenwood 25 22 Avon 33 24 Danville 33 , 34 Brebeuf 21 29 Northwest 26 47 Whiteland 15 58 Plainfield 67 58 Decatur Central 15 22 Center Grove 33 25 Mooresville 30 88 Brownsburg 35 20 Roncalli 39 Sectionals 41 Franklin Central 27 Mid-State 41 Beech Grove 55 15