Topsail High School - Pirate Yearbook (Hampstead, NC)

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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

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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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THROUGH THE HOCDP Compared to other teams, Top- sail may seem small in stature, but definitely not in dedication. They tri- umphed over our arch-rivals, Dixon High, both at home and away games. The basketball team showed tremendous effort from the beginning. The team ended the season with a respectable place in the confer- ence. Active seniors were Calvin Marshall, Lorenzo Marshall, Mike Smith, David Williams, and Mike Griffith. The coach predicts a better pre- pared team for next year because they will have a closer relationship based on their experience ofthe '86 season. John Batts concentrates as he prepares to shoot for an extra point. fUpper r.j Mike Griffith rebounds over the head of a North Brunswick Scorpion. Front - Ronald Toby, John Batts, Robbie Phillips, Porrie Sidbury, Calvin Marshall, Lor- enzo Marshall, Back - Coach Reuben Terry, Rudy Nixon, John Sidbury, Mike Smith, Ger- ald Nixon, Mike Griffith, Mike Hardee, David Williams, Shannon Shepard, Leandris Con- ner. 50 Sports IIIIY IT lllliili YYYIIIIII 253 Q4