Springfield Catholic High School - Irish Reflector Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Darkroom. D Varsity. top: Mike Hubbard, Jim Kutz, Jason Coatney, Scott Rice, Chris Marsh; Derek Berg, Lance Reeves, Pat Quinn, Manager Monte Canfield; Jim Gray, Sean Crayton, Bryan Haik. 2t JV. top: Chris Marsh, Erik Branstetter, Mike Hubbard, Lance Reeves, Chuck Ecklund; Mike Phipps, Derek Berg, Shawn Thomas. PAGE 45 D Anticipating an opponent's steal, Pat Quinn and Jimmy Gray read the next play. It takes a lot of skill to outsmart these two, since they have had years of experience at playing basketball. 2t Using hisjumping ability, Jason Coatney launches another easy tttwo. As a senior, Jason is one of the inspirations to the team because he shares his knowledge of the game with the younger players. 44

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4 Darkroom 1 t u. w.m..w' Fwd. r t Starting Over e Seniors Build Confidence eep your chins up, ladies! was a frequent phrase x exclaimed by newcomer, iCoach Mary Martin. Rebuilding was the key word in describing the Fighting Irish 1984-85 basketball season. The Irish returned to action with only one returning varsity starter, Darla Kliethermes, along with three other seniors, Missy Dilday, Michelle Manczuk, and Ann Scholz. We worked long, hard hours to perfect our basic skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting,'v' replied Missy Dilday. Although hopes of a successful basketball season were dashed, the seniors restored confidence and leadership in the young players by pep talks before, during, and after the games. Darla Kliethermes stated, iiOur record does not express the fun we had this year. Being a senior was exciting and I enjoyed helping the younger ones who needed some improvement in the different areas of their basket- ball skills. Michelle Manczuk summarized the season. Basket- ball this year lacked only one thing - victories. Other than that, it was a lot of fun, especially the bus trips back home! Basketball 45 .wwws .

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K N 1 wrr a Stopped Short 2A Poses New Challenges back after winning state last year, but we came out with a winning record, although we had hoped to do better, commented Scott Perkins. In the midst of all of the talk about the Irish taking the state championship last year, this year's team proved their supremacy by a respectable season. By emphasizing determina- tion and exhibiting confidence, the Irish produced a string of victories. The Irish roared by a fast start as they won six straight games in a row, along with various place rankings in tournaments. Although the Irish boys were Close to having a major power- house, many key injuries plagued the team at some of the most crucial times throughout the sea- son. However, despite these injur- ies the Irish pulled through to capture the Walnut Grove Tour- nament title, third in districts, and second in Greene County League. Pat Quinn assured, HEven though we didn't have as good a record as last year, we still enjoyed the season. It's been fun playing with Scott and Bryan the past seven years, but it's sad that it had to end. i h I think it was hard to come W45