Stanton County High School - Trojan Yearbook (Johnson, KS)

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Girls’ Volleyball More Bounce To The Ounce A young Trojan volleyball team and new coach Deniese Tuxhorn faced tough competition but still claimed one first-place trophy during the sea son. The SCHS volleyball team was fired up and ready to take first when they arrived at the Rolla Invitational. They defeated Southwestern Heights. Copeland. Elkhart, and Rolla for their first place tro- phy. At the sub-state game held at Meade, the girls played a tough game against the Meade Buffaloes but were defeated 13-15. The team finished the season with a 13-11 record, acquiring valuable experience along the way. During the season, the girls raised money for a trip to Hays by holding a bake sale. At Hays, the girls went to the university to watch the Tigers' volleyball team play. As the team grasp hands before another round of battle against Rolla. Tuxhorn gives last minute instructions. Lori Mitchell skillfully maneuvers the ball into the opponent's court with a powerful spike. The Trojan volleyball team included, back row: Beth Barber. Lori Carrithers. Debbie Ashida. Lori Tilley. Candi Eiggins. Keri Roach. Krrtten Hoopmgarner. Middle row: Coach Deniese Tuxhorn. LaDonna Shep- pard. Amber Snowbarger. Sarah Hume. Becky Bunt ing. Lori Mitchell. Melody Martin, assistant coach Joy Noble. Front row: Sheila Wilkerson. Shannon Chaffin. Becky Horton. Donnie Morgan. Tammy An derson. Copy by Vanessa Brown, photos by Tonya Neilan. Donnie Morgan, and Lyle Hoopmgarner 22

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logging lots of hours in the activity bus is not unusual for cross country teams who have made the trip to the state meet twenty-three times. The Cross Country teams have been the most successful teams in S.C.H.S. sports history. Anticipating the finish line. Jon Sosa picks up the pace. Eddie Hurd strives to put forth his best efforts. Before the state meet. Shei- la. Mari. Karen, and Robyn nervously jog the course. Exhausted after an ex cep tional race. Kent Martin doubles over to catch his breath. 21

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Lite Straining to make a save. Sheila wonders whether she will get the ball to the setter. Deniese Tuxhorn. SCHS' new volleyball coach, refuses to throw in the towel de- spite seasonal setbacks. All League setter Debbie Ashida bumps as accurately as she sets. Keri dives for the ball in an intense game against Meade. 23