White Pigeon High School - Wahbememe Yearbook (White Pigeon, MI)

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12 More Than Just J.V.'s Oh! They're just the J.V. team ' is a common phrase that many people say about the junior varsity team. But for two years in a row now the girls junior varsity basketball team has showed a lot of talent. They are repeating J.V. league champs. The girls had a record of 14-0 in the league and 17-2 overall. Hard work and determination brought us to this success ' replied Coach Jarrad. Sophomore Carolyn Littlefield, who was co-captain of the team, led in rebounding by bringing down 157 rebounds. Littlefield also led the team in scoring with 197 points. Sophomores Mindy Boyer and Melanie Hoopes helped out at the guard positions. Chiefs Opponent 25 Sturgis 31 32 Athens 44 36 Cassopolis 33 58 Burr Oak 10 46 Schoolcraft 27 37 Constantine 36 58 Mendon 22 46 Colon 29 29 Centreville 28 54 Climax-Scotts 21 35 Burr Oak 13 38 Decatur 18 39 Constantine 29 37 Mendon 24 41 Colon 36 56 Centreville 48 55 Climax-Scotts 23 24 Bridgman 16 47 Schoolcraft 18 Upper right — Sophomore Carolyn Littlefield rips a rebound away from a Constantine Falcon. Middle — Kneeling in the front row are Melanie Hoopes, Heather Magill, Jill Stout, Lisa Armstrong, and Aimee Rodwick. Standing in the back row are Mindy Boyer, Michelle Avery, Jenny Lent, Marcy Dexter, Coach Jarrad, Carolyn Littlefield, Jenny Carter, Penny Morey, and Nikki Strawser. Lower left — Melanie Hoopes shoots a free throw while Mindy Boyer boxes out and tries for a rebound. Lower right — Point guard Nikki Strawser sets up the offense as she calls out play number one.

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Upper — Heather Phelps, Michelle Magill, Stacy Armstrong, Nicole Hart, and Stacie Schneider set up in a zone defense to stop the Colon Magi. Middle left — Senior Michelle Magill shoots a short jumper, as Heather Phelps holds back the defense. Middle right — Senior Tammy O'Rouke gets the break away and Stacy Armstrong gets position for the rebound. Lower — Senior Heather Phelps goes up for two, while Michelle Magill waits for the rebound. Chiefs Opponent 28 Sturgis 48 58 Athens 62 53 Cassopolis 36 52 Burr Oak 35 45 Schoolcraft 40 60 Mendon 37 34 Constantine 13 54 Colon 63 34 Centreville 31 33 Climax-Scotts 61 50 Burr Oak 19 41 Decatur 49 37 Constantine 51 53 Mendon 40 35 Colon 49 39 Centreville 34 44 Climax-Scotts 52 39 Bridgman 38 46 Schoolcraft 51 34 Kalamazoo Christian 42 11

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Keep Clubbin' Away Opponents Chiefs Centreville L JAMBOREE Constantine L Schoolcraft L Centreville L Edwardsburg L Constantine L Centreville L Constantine L Schoolcraft L Mattawan Inv. 16th Schoolcraft L Centreville L Constantine L They are extremely young ' commented Coach Verne Sawyer. Dan Jones was the only senior on the team. The result of a young team was a frustrating season with 0-10 being their record. We had a lack of experience ' replied sophomore Nick Sward. Even though the Chiefs had their weaknesses, they were able to rise to the occasion and place sixth at regionals. Jim Sawyer went beyond regionals to finish 81st at State. The Chiefs traveled to their home court, the Klinger Lake Country Club to practice and to hold their matches. Upper — Freshman Eric Hackman takes a few practice swings before a tough match. Middle left — State qualifier Jim Sawyer gets ready to pick out a club for his next putt. Middle right — Sophomore Curt Barnhart shows excellent swinging techniques as he attempts a good drive. 13