Statesville High School - Trail Yearbook (Statesville, NC)

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After observing Lexington's tough defense, Coach Herb Sampsel plans his strategy for an effective offense. L is 1: During a game with Alexander Central, Nancylawrence out- jumps her opponent and quickly gains control for the Lady Greyhounds. in-.,..,r,,M. s .,., ., 23 Moving to her center position, Tina Davidson pumps the ball over North defenders. Easily driving around her opponent, Mary Myers goes in untouched for a lay-up. N ff, ! , , Sf ,5 22113 Sports -- 8 l l I l

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Sampsel Captures 450th Win 'fWe're number one and you're number two was the harmonious cry from the stands during the final seconds of the WNCHSAA Championship. With the sound of the buzzer the SHS Lassies not only walked off with the l975 Association crown, but also with the pride of breaking a seven yearjinx. Statesville slaughtered their first seven opponents by twenty and thirty points. Under the boards both offensively and defensively, juniors Nancy Lawrence and Mary Myers dominated the scoring and rebounding throughout the season. Traveling to Albemarle the Lassies suffered a very disappointing defeat. With one loss behind them the team started another winning streak. The final two games proved challenging to the Hounds as they slid past Trinity and prepared for a decisive game with Albemarle. Each player's spirit climaxed as she stood the circle awaiting the Statesville- Albemarle tip-off. SHS won the jump and was in full control the remainder of the game. Nothing seemed to stop Cheryl Redmond and Sandy Wilson's outside shooting. The Hounds captured a twelve point victory, but this was not enough to win the bye in the conference tournament. After fighting their way back up to the top the Hounds and Bulldogs met again. A victory gave SHS the conference title and a chance at the association. With the Hounds in foul trouble and down late in the second half against Hibriten, Coach Sampsel turned to his talented bench to help regain the lead. Lynn Davidson, Terri Poole, and Lisa Lapish assisted in bringing the Hounds into the Association finals. Clashing with the Alexander Central Cougars for the third time this season, the Lassies had two victories to their advantage. Behind the tournament,s Most Valuable Player Nancy Lawrence, Statesville built up a demanding lead. Clinching a milestone victory, Coach Herb Sampsel and his Greyhound Lassies accepted their trophy for being the 1975 Association Champions. new, ,sniffer my .... . Lady Greyhoundsf Front row - Coach M. Galliher, J. Hunter, T. Poole, Coach H. Sampsel. Back row D Miller D Harris L Davidson N Lawrence, T. Davidson, M. Myers, S. Wilson, C. Redmond, K. Sloan, and L. Lapish. 80 - Sports

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Coming down court on a fast break, Cheryl Red- mond adds two points to the Lassies' advantage. Much to the embarrassment of both girls, the referee calls for a rejump when nei ther girl successfully hits the ball, Stealing the ball and racing toward the basket, junior Lisa Lapish concentrates on making With a chance for the Greyhounds I0 regain P0SCSSi0I1 her shot count. 82 - Sports of the ball, Nancy Lawrence tries to tap the ball to one of her waiting teammates.