Statesville High School - Trail Yearbook (Statesville, NC)

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Hounds Persist Despite Rains Sophomore talent and returning lettermen were the key factors in making Coach Jerry Bustle's first baseball season successful. Although the weather caused many cancellations, it did not dampen the spirit or performance ofthe team. Returning pitchers Claude Raiford and Steve Frye turned in stellar performances in key victories over Salisbury and Trinity. Led by Most Valuable Player Ted lnscore, the hardballers achieved fine defensive as well as offensive strength. Barry Howell, recipient of the Most Desire Award, displayed enthusiasm on the field as well as at the plate. Johnny Norris received the Most Improved Award, and Ted Inscore captured the Best Batting Average Award for the overall season. ,Z I, Disappointed by another strike-out, Chip Baker returns to the bench to watch the remainder ofthe inning. Statesville Statesville Statesville Statesviiie Statesville Statesville Statesville Statesville St atesville The 1973-74 Baseball team: Front Row- G. Fox, D. Poole, D. Renwick, C. Baker. Second Row: B. Howell, M. Sampsel, V. Helper, R. Shuford, J. Norris, C. Raiford, S. Frye. Third Row: D. Bar- nette, H. Huffman, K. Robertson, K. Messick, T. Leaptrott, T. Inscore, and P. Ferguson. 92 -Sports St'atesifiiieg Ey:. Rowan Albermarle Salisbury Davie County Kannapolis Asheboro W. Rowan Concord Thomasville Lexington

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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

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In the final inning of a close conference match- up, Victor Hepler positions himself for the next pitch, -- vfggfgvvfkki 15? lldiaqg. - ' -. M '...,,,- ,,, f - w f.,'ll'Hnn1..q,,s x ww ,..,,.,,, . --ft.- . - of ' sv-f 'W' --e-vt-nan,-....,.,.u,,, ,,.,, , 1 ' s-...F -1 -A ww-...,, ,. 'H W, M... ,,M,:,WQ1mA,m fx Gloomily conceding the Davie County game is out of reach, Coach Jerry Bustle intently follows the action ofthe final inning. , , If wkiisf. W' :AWA 535 A if Averting their attention to the Statesville batter, Ken Robertson, Paul Ferguson, and Keith Messick abruptly break offtheir conversation. new , Jw, -A. if asa-wk 'aff' , , we .-' -1 is wa' '- .A . .,. QW, Attempting to pitch a no-hitter during the Trinity encounter. Claude Raiford hurls a fast ball across home plate. Sports - 93