Spotsylvania High School - Trail Yearbook (Spotsylvania, VA)

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Right On Schedule ross Country showed an overall improvement from last year’s losing season. Team members worked hard in practice and put out the effort to move the team in the right direction. Although the team had little support, except from the parents of runners and other team members, they still managed to enjoy themselves and win their two dual meets. The runners felt good about their efforts. Special Mention should go to Cory Preston, the only girl on the team. Angela Cottrell coached the team, pro- viding good advice and moral support. Next year the Cross Country team is hoping to accu- mulate further interest and cre- ate a winning boy’s team, as well as field a full girl’s team. -Aaron Taylor STATS James Monroe Stafford Caroline Culpeper Louisa James Monroe King George Orange North Stafford James Monroe Record: 2-4 Gy) ross Country Making Fast Tracks Doug Shirey, Cori Preston, and Brian Jackson relax before a meet by talking to other team members. CROSS COUNTRY: Row |: John Meadows, Corey Preston, Charles Preston. Row 2: Brian Jackson, Doug Shirey, Ricky Chew, Jimmy Ruby.

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Bill Britt follows through on a superb stroke during the King George Match. Golf’s Fourth Place Finish Suits Us To A Tee he 1986 Season was a memo- rable one for the golf team. With five of the six players re- turning from last year, the team was the most experienced in Spotsy golf history. Rob Smith, the newest member, had a out- standing year and made a sig- nificant contribution to this year’s success. Scott Mattice turned in solid performances throughout the season. David Bosen shot some of the finest rounds with many in the low for- ties. Bill Britt provided fine play as well as a dramatic birdie. Co- In his sure and steady manner, Scott Mattice hits another long, straight tee- off. Captain Mike Schiller was the team’s physical leader and missed advancing to the region- al tournament by a mere stroke. The other Co-Captain, Anthony Porter, led the team throughout the year with the best scores in every match and placed fourth in the District Tournament. In addition, Anthony is the current holder of all Spotsy golf records. Coach Lancaster’s leadership transformed a group of hackers into a team and guided them to an impressive fourth place finish in the district. Mike Shiller ponders his shot as he watches the ball head for the cup. Golf 135

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Charles Preston sprints his hardest at the end of the Culpeper race. The runners take off at the beginning of the Culpeper Cross Country Meet. Doug Shirey finishes in first place with Aaron Taylor close behind in second for the Spotsylvania meet against Caroline. Cori Preston, Spotsy’s only girl runner, strides through the first stretch of the run against Caroline in Battlefield Park. Cross Country 137