Statesville High School - Trail Yearbook (Statesville, NC)

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Runners Set Winning Stride all Displaying superhuman strength at a Salis- bury track meet, Bo Walker exerts himself to the fullest in shot-putt competition. 88 - Spons i . Finishing a track meet in first place seemed to be quite a feat for the cinerman as they did so only once during the season. The distance runners for SHS dominated numerous events, however. Capturing many first place titles during regular season and a third during the association in the mile run, sophomore Kyle Snoddy showed much promise for upcoming seasons. Two-mile runner Mark Flory worked diligently for three years, breaking records and usually crossing the tape first. For this he was named recipient of the Richburg Award. Spectators were always impressed at the sight of Bill McConnell vaulting smoothly over the bar, while down on the ground Bill Owen broad jumped his way to the Most Outstanding Player Award. Despite a disappointing season, the team put forth much time and effort in representing S.H.S. .pf .ff WN Working to maintain his form on the descent, Bill Owens clears five feet in high-jumping competition. Mei x 3rd aPeAshe'boro atifloncord Statesvgillfe at Lexington 'Stateswiflle M at Lexington Statesviiilgw, 3rd ,Ire- ne S i t ,,,,,,,. H. . ,,,,,t-W if Kanriapol is ir. 13: The 1974 Track Team: Front Row - R. Kimberlin and M. Flory. Second Row - B. McConnell, D. Potter, M. Braun, T. Bondurant, P. Arrington. Third Row - G. Dobbins, R. Braun, R. Netterwald, J. Milstead, R. Kiser. Fourth Row - L. Alexander. J. Goodman, C. Sparks, J. Watkins, G. Davis. Fifth Row - T. Armistead, D. Grant, W. Worley, M. Haddix, B. Walker. Sixth Row - K. Snoddy, B. Owens, G. Mills, R. Bailey, N. Black. Back Row -J. Allison, T. Blackwell, and D. Hall.

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in Following a beautiful drive from the fair-way, Dickie Pasckal finds himself in good position for a birdie at the sixteenth hole. Golfers Finish Season Under Par This year's golf season was one when low consistency. His outstanding scores meant victory instead of defeat for performances throughout the season SHS athletes. From the opening drive to assured his selection as MVP for the the sinking of the last putt, Statesville conference. Dickie Paschal was also drew closer to the SPC title for the second selected for the all-conference team. consecutive season. After a quick lunch for extra energy, the team would tee up and begin to play. Many times heavy rains left the greens fast, but usually the breaks were to our advantage. Leading off for the linksters, Bob Reid drove his way down the fair-ways and onto the greens with much ease and Statesville Statesville Statesville Statesville Statesville Statesville Statesville Statesville Statesville Statesville lst lst lst lst lst lst lst lst lst 2nd at Hickory at Trinity at Asheboro at Lexington at Albermarle at Alexander Cen- tral at Statesville at Salisbury Bi-Conference Association The I974 Golf Team: D. Paschal, D. Haas. B. Reid, captain, E. Cook, M. Morrison. C. Crouch, B. Morriosn, And Coach C. Heye. This year's toutnament was held in Lexington. SHS placed first in the conference and second in the association During the tournament, Ed Cook finished with a 7l and was awarded the Blow- scoring medal at the tournament banquet. ,iv .. , t i In the final round of the association tour nament, Bob Reid anxiously awaits the out come of his putt. Sports 3 87

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Endurance Key to Success Leading the pack throughout the run, David Hall sprints across the finish line to clinch first place honors. This year's Cross-Country runners planted their mark in thc conference by upsetting many skilled teams. Lack of experience failed to hinder the runners' speed and abilities. Meets began with familiarizing the opposing team with the course by walking them through it once. After a brief pep talk, the team lined up alternately on the starting line. Each coach synchronized his watch and the race began. Over fields, through valleys, between trees, and positions. around ponds, each person paced himself according to his own ability. Ajudge waited patiently for their retum and passed out numbers to the runners. Far out in front at most meets, David Hall sprinted his way across the finish line to take first place for SHS. Teammates usually following close behind Hall were Ed Cook, Eric Davidson, and John Pero. Providing welcomed encouragement for the team from his newly assumed coaching position was Mr. John Davidson. Exerting total effort in the final stretch, Eric Davidson and John Pero press for distinctive finishing The 1974 Cross Country Team: Front Row -- Wesley Waugh, David Hall, Ed Cook. Second Row - Coach John Davidson, John Pero, Clint Myers, Butch Morrison. Back Row - Charles Williams, Kelly Davis, And Eric Davidson. Yi' Sports - 89