Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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Sacrificing individuality for team work often becomes the key for a winning team. The J. V. girls ’ success hinged on team work in which each individual was a star. The tremendous team effort was based on the ability of all the girls to be able to come in when needed and do the job. Captializing on speed and ag¬ gressiveness, the fast-break was the dominant factor for high point totals. The rebounding abilities of Kathy Anderson and Sue Beasley were unmatched by any other teams they faced. With Karen Kraft and Liz Chandler on the out¬ side to receive the outlet passes, the twosome became a scoring threat at any moment. The leadership and excellent play of most valuable player, Gretchen Robenhymer, was the crowning touch to the well rounded squad. Gretchen’s superior ability in all facets of the game proved to be undaunted in pressure situations. The fine 11-3 record posted by the girls made them the undisputed county champions. Remembering the hours of hard practice, all the girls put forth their finest efforts. Enlightening moments on the bench finds Robenhymer a clown. Jean Schwab lets a jump shot go. Teamwork Rewards Vikes With County Championship Sue Beazley finds a loose ball in rebounding struggle. Sue Beazley moves into position for inside jump shot. 26

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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

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Leaving the court, Karen Kraft receives deserved handshake. Front row: le ft to right: Gretchen Roben- hymer. Coach Wayne Mallard, Kathy Ander¬ son. Middle row: Tina Orlando, Karen Kraft, Liz Chandler, Charlotte Mason, Julie Hefti, Mgr. Teresa Kedock. Back row: Laurie Roberson, Sue Beazley, Peggy Keenan, Sherri Stanley, Jean Schwab, and Sue Wisnom. J.V. Vikes stand in readiness as the jump- ball is released. 27