Statesville High School - Trail Yearbook (Statesville, NC)

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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 ...,.

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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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Inexperience had little effect on the season as the Greyhound netters closed with a 7-5 record. Under the direction of Rick Weisner, the boys learned that practice was essential in the development of a strong team. Hopes of an undefeated season rose as they captured their first match, but slowly dwindled as they fell to Salisbury and Lexington consecutively. By Following through on a forehand return, sopho- more Gus Riera centers his thoughts on placing the ball out of his opponents reach. Mitchell tttii T Salisbury iiiiii'ii lly 4 3 QQ i'f,t titi LT Asheboro Karinapolis , K . .1,' V iiill pf Mooresville t'iit S' South iiii Statesville T South Iredell., demonstrating control and teamwork, Jack King and Bobby Kutteh worked their way to the semi-finals in the association tournament before being eliminated by their Lexington opponents. This season gave each team member a chance to enter into competition and improve his playing ability. The team honored Bobby Kutteh with the '74 Most Valuable Player Award. Add-ins Add Up - Total Success awk , . T X' i ., .,,,,, . . W t it yy,t ,,.. llg, , tisy L. .. e JE? e ci.. r J T -ft,'-t .,, ,,.,, ,. . .,,', 4' KW ' H 'ix: xt it Boy's 1974 Tennis Team: .l.J. Griffith, W. Waugh, C. Armistead, J. King, B. Morrison, G. Riera L Whitesides, R. Boggs, and Coach R. Weisner, . .V I . V,,l.l,i.,' A , I K ,, ., . f A .,.'ff.'.,.1if1 . Q f Ati , ,J , i . ir, Nxxffi ,,,, ,xg .... ,.f,,1-'ff ALAAAJAAMLAW4' 1 . f . -A H ' X ' ,, Watching carefully as he tosses the ball, Bobby Kutteh works to gain a point by dispositioning his opponent. Sports - 91