Sprayberry High School - Echo Yearbook (Marietta, GA)

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The 1980 Junior Varsity season was played by one of the youngest teams in Sprayberry's history. The members of the team were always fired up and were an inspiration to the other teams. They were a dedicated group who showed the true idea of sportsmanship in every sense. Varsity player Teena Pounds commented, The J.V. team was really great. They obeyed Coach Chandler totally and were really enthusiastic about softball. A memorable close game this year was the bout against North Cobb. Sprayberry's Robin Crump hammered out a homerun in the sixth inning to win the game. They ended the year with a 6-4 record. Above lell: THE .l,V. JACKETS, first row from left: Theresa Snyder, Mona Reece, Debbie Billue, Lisa Cloyse, Second row Suzie Herb, Angela Herbert. Sandy Thompson, Sally Rice, Susan Rice, Michelle Williams, Third row Shair Kyle, Kim Davis, Melanie Hylton, Robin Crump, Shannon Gifford 58 Left: A DYNAMO THAT SWEPT THE VARSITY Rhonda Swanson Lee Blaylock Becky Srok Teena TEAM as it neared the end ofthe season was senior Pounds, Lisa Chambers Sally Henson Stacy Lisa Chambers. At the onset of the season, Lisa Shirley, Lisa Cloyse Second row Coach Chandler was a triumph at the plate with a terrific batting Cathy Miller, Cindy Kaley Vicky Thompson Julie skill. Srok, Debbie Billue Wendy Key Loreen Below: THE VARSITY JACKETS, first row from left: Cary Morrison Michelle Williams f' , r :sell ggi' X r I . ' fe L- , Above right: AS THE BLACK AND GOLD BANNER of Sprayberry High gleamed in her eyes, Suzie Herb attacked the position ot catcher with much courage. ln the words of her coach, . . She demonstrated some great leadership for the J.V. team. Right: SPIRITED, POSITIVE AND DEDICATED best describe Varsity and J.V. softball coach Joan Chandler. She molded every team member into a star player. Her positive attitude led everyone to give 100 percent. McEachern 17 SHS 5 Walton 3 SHS 14 Osborne 10 SHS 4 North Cobb 9 SHS 11 South Cobb 7 SHS 10 Osborne 5 SHS 12 Pebblebrook 1 SHS 15 North Cobb 4 SHS 7 Walton 2 SHS 1 McEachern 11 SHS 7 ag

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GRAPPLERS TAKE IT TO THE TOP . . . AGAIN AND AGAIN Sixth Straight Year In State Tourney The 1980-81 wrestling season began another great year for the Sprayberry Varsity squad. Coach Keller started the season by rebuilding the squad but they improved beyond all expectations. ln the first dual meet of the season, Sprayberry took on AAA Champion Rockdale County. This bout proved to be the only dual defeat suffered by Spray- berry throughout the season. After that surprising first game defeat, the squad came back to win nine duals in a row. Jonesboro, Douglas County, and Campbell were felled by crushing blows from the Varsity grapplers. Billy Hulsey captured a first place award, Chris Powell snagged third place and John Mercure took fourth place in the Southeastern Open Wrestling Tournament. Also, with undefeated records, Greg Powell and Billy Hulsey were named the North Metro Wrestlers of the week. The Varsity squad took every top position at tournaments and dual meets. Coach Keller described the bout against Ringgold as one of the most exciting matches of the year. Sprayberry arrived at Ringgold High School as the home school spirit filled the gym. The fate of the entire match came down to the last dual. In the end Sprayberry edged its opponent by three points. A Chattanooga newspaper cover- ing the dual described it as the most exciting match ot the year. All was in readiness for the journey to the top as the Jackets pinned Lagrange to the mats. Sprayberry advanced to the regional tournament where the squad took first place with 215 points. The Varsity Jackets were qualified for the state tournament. Said Coach Frank Keller, This is the thing we've worked for all year. All other dual meets and tournaments were . . . stepping stones to the state. lt's a brand new season when that starts. When asked what the team's chances were in the big playoff, he replied, We've improved steadily all year and I think at this point we've got a real good opportunity to go into the state tour- nament and make some noise. Continued on page 62 60 Rockdale County 41 SHS 22 Jonesboro 28 SHS 43 Douglas County 13 SHS 61 Campbell 12 SHS 48 Southeastern Open Tournament Cobb County Tournament 1st SHS 293-5 Walton 16 SHS 56 Wheeler 14 SHS 49 Ringgold 30 SHS 33 North Metro Tournament 1st SHS 165 McEachern 29 SHS 37 Berkmar 25 SHS 27 Lagrange 25 SHS 42 Region Tournament 1st SHS 215 State Tournament 6th SHS 79 Left: LOSING ONLY ONE MATCH THIS YEAR and placing first in both the Southeastern and Cobb County Tournaments was Billy Hulsey. His skill as a returning state competitor won him the North Metro Wrestler of the week and the championship in the Thanksgiving Open. Billy is one of several college prospects. He also placed flrst in the regional and state tournaments. Below: A FIETURNING STATE CHAMPION, David Wagner lost only one match this season when he dropped down a weight class before the McEachern bout. David captured first place in the Cobb County, North Metro, and Regio Tournaments. David Wagner is another college prospect. gt-u-IB .t.,.-.. -Ura -.... i I Z5 I IWW Mx