Topsail High School - Pirate Yearbook (Hampstead, NC)

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ALL BUIVIPS AND MANY BRUISES Composed primarily of sopho- mores, the T.H.S. Varsity Volley- ball team has the hopes of a con- ference championship in the fu- ture. They completed this year in fourth place, just a notch below their goal they had set for the season. When asked about where they stood in competition this year, one of the team members an- swered: l don't think we played up to our full potential basically due to the mental blocks that would oc- cur during a game. But our future looks promising because our sophomore players have such a strong background of basic fun- damentals that are necessary to a winning team. One thing that can be said about this spirited group of girls is that they will never quit trying nor do they know what it is to give up. I remember games when we were really far behind and we just pushed ourselves until our scores matched or exceeded our oppo- nents'. Something we had just would not allow us to give up. Whatever may be the outcome of their future, we will be sure they have given it their best shot. Even though she earned a bruise from that one, it doesn't cross Lisa's mind as she dives for the save. Front row: Christina Craven, Melanie Slater, Tanya Pollard, Wendy Rogers, Shelly Pear- son, Lisa Lewis Back row: Coach Ed Gibson, Shana Redd, Marti l-lorrell, Kim Johnson, Tammie Thomas, Kim Edwards, Susan Sat- terfield, Natalie Lake. Not pictured: Angela Harrell, Racheal Copp, Robin Freeman. 48 Volleyball

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f 74 W ' ,L ' jam T i 1 N f H I 'Q Coach Tom Frazier listens to one of his players explain what happened in the last play. f ef at' 'ggi' -wif .1 A g , J Alf,-' -if .99 Often scores tell you nothing of what really went on in the game, how hard the players tried, or how intense the desire for a victory. Dedication outweighs winning by far. The Varsity Football team began their season with a basic offense, but changed it somewhat in the last few games. As stated by other coaches, the team had one of the hardest hitting defenses in the con- ference. Even though the record wasn't the one they were hoping for, suc- cess was theirs on and off the field. The mostly new coaching staff, with the exception of Grant Rodgers, who has coached in former years, never asked them to do anything they could not do themselves, brought them closer as a team, and led them to the mature conclusion that winning isn't everything. As summarized by Senior fullback David Williams, l enjoyed lt lm- mensely, and if l could put my pads on tonight, I would. This year's team laid a foundation for the teams of the future. We set a precedent of sportsmanship and the heart and desire to never stop trying. In the near future, Topsall will be the one to watch. The coaches and team watch hopefully as the players on the field go for the touchdown. The pirates put everything they have into driving back the oppos- ing team. Sports 47

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Stretch! Susan reaches tor a low dig as Marti awaits a good pass so that she may set to one of the outside hitters. Lejeune nervously anticipates their attack. As a result of a good set, Susan spikes the ball aggressively. Time outs are valuable and Coach Gibson utilizes theirs by pointing out team strategy. Volleyball 49