Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Collins leads team to 5th at regionals With only four returning seniors, Dan Collins, Gary Lynch, Bob Earnshaw, and By- ron Robertson, the boys cross country team used this season as a building season. The high- light of the year was the team's placing 5th at regionals with Dan Collins finishing 6th and Byron Robertson taking llth. The freshman turnout was the best in five years with Dave Ramirez and l oe Rogue ad- vancing to varsity level. The team was the youngest boys team ever to advance to sectionals. l was really pleased with the way the boys worked together and how the seniors helped the younger members. I was also happy that we made it to sectionalsf' stated Coach lim Yamka. The team had a difficult year in that they suffered a few dis- appointments such as not mak- ing it to state. This season has definitely been a tough one both in terms of keeping the team's spirit up and staying free of injury, commented Robertson. The l.V. team was confer- ence champs and had an over- all record of 7-2. SCOREBOARD TR Opponent 32 Homewood- Flossmoor 23 Rich Central Eisenhower TF North Thornton Bloom Thornwood 5 Wins 4 Losses 25 30 l5 ' 50 15 . . 50 31 24 27 28 25 Bloom Trail 18 29 26 15 Evergreen Park 50 l36 Boys Cross Country Top: Placing Sth at the Bloom lnvite, Dan Collins tries to repeat his perfor- mance at sectionals. Middle: After kicking into the finish, Brian Frampton receives his place card, Above: J.V. Cross Country: Front Row: Dave Ramirez, loe Trella, Kyle Nelson, Chris Clark, Back Row: Coach T.l. Shirley, loe Rogue, Otis Magee, Brian Frampton, Randy Her- nandez, Coach lim Yamka Above Left: Varsity Cross Cou try: Front Row: Vinram WadeBe lohn Gifford, lames Thigpeng Bac Row: Coach T.l. Shirley, Gary Lync Byron Robertson, Mike Bayr, Bo Earnshaw, Dan Collins, Coach li Yamka

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Sophomore leads runners 'cross country Koreen Bridgeman, a talent- ed sophomore, continued her dominance in girls cross coun- try, when she tookkfirst at con- ference, first in regionals, sec- ond in sectionals, and 33rd in state. Team achievements includ- ed second in conference, first in regional, sixth in sectionals, and a 10-2 overall record. Two returning state qualifiers Lynn Matyasik, the only senior, and Bridgeman split the responsi- bility of sharing their exper- ience with the rest of the team. 1 felt funny telling the fresh- men what to do, because 1 was only a year older than them, stated Bridgeman. The team ended the season stronger than it began, be- cause it took a while for the team to develop. H1 wish we would have realized our po- tential before we did, but 1'm glad we did get it together at 138 Girls Cross Country the end, stated Coach Mary Ann Pearson. The larger team was able to compete in more meets. With seven new freshmen the team had depth. The leadership combined with the talent pro- duced a winning season. Opponent Rich Central St. Francis Oak Forest Oak Lawn T.F. North Thornwood Homewood- Flossmoor Bloom Thornton Eisenhower Bloom Trail TR Loss 1O Wins 2 Losses SCOREBOARD TR 23 34 19 42 15 45 17 45 15 Tinley Park 45 15 50 28 28' 34 25 18 45 18 45 15 45 21 38 Top: Showing her fatigue on her way to joining the team in their regional championship, senior Lynn Matyasik keeps a good even pace. Right: Leading her pack through the course, junior Adriene Hayes begins to make the cut for the finish. sum., W :..,.