Statesville High School - Trail Yearbook (Statesville, NC)

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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

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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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Taking a break from a hot and strenuous prac tice, April Davis quenches her thirst with a large Coke. Girls' Tennis Posts Even Record position, sophomore Lisa Lapish faced the conferences toughest players. Even with the thoughts of an oncoming summer, the girls' tennis team geared their concentration to a winning season. For the first match, SHS travelled to South Rowan and brought home an overwhelming victory. During the regular season, the girls hosted and visited ten different teams and posted a 5-5 record. Coach Marion Galliher had the girls play a round robin to determine the top six seeded players. Seeded in the first The team worked together to leam not only the skills of tennis, but also the meaning of good sportsmanship. The team selected April Davis as the Most Valuable Player, based on her leadership and participation. Returning juniors and sophomores cast a hopeful outlook for next year's season. fx Girls' 1974 Tennis Team: Front Row - J. Hunter, L. Lapish, Coach M. Galliher, B. Dame, A. Chuber. Back Row - K. Kelly, R. Heruska, M. Bonds, and L, Jacobs. Leaving her base line position to reach a low forehead shot, Judy Hunter lobs the ball high and out of the reach of her competitor. Statesville - Statesville . . ...... , Wsfftfills Statesville Statesville stgriiviiie .av '?l Z 90 - Sports . gtg... . .Qg .... Rowanff' i ii Alberrnarle , ..,. .Wm Karmapolts, Vpzprllqj A5hFP0f'?,t+ W. Hawaii Concord Thomasville ...,.