Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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Concentration and skill aided Becky Lena- han at the line. Corrine Mikkelson and Becky Lenahan double team. Experience through hard work, reflected the winning qualities of the Girls’ Varsity Basketball team. This group of dedicated young Ath¬ letes took their determination and devotion all the way to the State tournament. It required a great deal of desire and hustle to reach that goal, but the hours of hard work and long practices made the entire season a success. The Vikettes had an abundance of talent with youth being a dominant factor. Depth was an all important asset that remained effective through¬ out the season. The overall ability of the team was unmatched, as the girls strived to play as one, not as individuals. Team¬ work and combined effort were stres¬ sed by Coach Jean Lusardi. The en¬ tire team was recognized for their fluid and consistent style of play. Eagerly awaiting the foul shot are Lenahan and Collette. Punky Orlando demonstrates heads up play, coming up-court. m Janice Sites is trip le teamed as she positions herself. 24

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WSHS Runs Away With 2nd Gene Johnson does the “hustle” in a meet against Osbourn. Jimmy Sayler struggles to surpass district competition. Don Lisenbee takes advantage of the green grass and a break. Woodbridge stampedes off the line against dis¬ trict opponent s. State Title “Take your sweats off, ” said the starter. It was almost time. I looked over at the coach. He was standing in the crowd. His tall thin frame undistinguishable in the crowd of coaches. I knew what this man had meant to me and the team. He was CC at WSHS. Without him there would be nothing — no un¬ beatable team and no State Cham¬ pionship. His influence was more than coaching; he was a wise and kindly man. “Bang!” . . . the gun sounded and we were on our way to our second CC Championship. 23

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Three-point Deficit Smashes Hope for State Championship Coach Jean Lusardi consoles Punky Orlando after the game. Front row, left to right: Punky Orlando, Jeannine Nelson, Patty Collette. Middle row: Mgr. Liz Dashiell, Patty Johnson, Corinne Mikkelson, Jean Simmonds, Debbie Batchelor, Mgr. Pam Cox. Back row: Coach Jean Lusardi, Janice Sites, Belinda Rhodes, Edna Byrd, Becky Lenahan, and Beth Schroeder. The Vikettes relied on their speed and aggressiveness to turn the fast break. The scoring threat of Punky Orlando and Patty Collette was unmatched. The trio of Nelson, Mikkelson, and Sites remained aggressive under the boards in pressure situations, making the combination difficult to defense. Early season injuries did not have a major effect because of the strong bench. Dependable sub- stitues in time of need became important factors in the game plan. Coach Lusardi could rely on Becky Lenahan and Debbie Batchelor to fill in when called on. Experiencing one of the finest seasons in recent history, (13-1), the girls came out on top of the standings after the regular season. They advanced in the District and Regional tournaments only to be upset in the State tournament. Debbie Batchelor drives in for a fast-break lay-up. Spirit and confidence is regained in team huddle. 25