Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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All the Way to State The varsity boys ' soccer team, though plagued by its shore of hardships, proved superior. All the way to state, ' ' ore words often heard but very seldomly achieved. For the varsity boys ' soccer team these words become reality. The victory was on unexpected, but welcome, sur¬ prise. Senior Grant Shiffert reflected, winning the store championship is a moment which will remain with me the rest of my life. These were the feelings of all who participated in this joyous event. Blessed with many dominating players, Grant Shif¬ fert being one of them, the ream scored o season record of 21 goals. Another outstanding player was senior co-coptoin Andy Mueck. When asked about his expectations of the ream or the first of the season, Andy replied, We hod o lot of experienced and talented players, but I was worried about how we were going to ploy together. The varsity soc¬ cer team wos nor only blessed with experienced seniors bur with talented underclassmen. This year ' s team had more depth than we ' ve ever had in the post,” added senior Borry Hobbs. Many underclassmen ployed o major role on the ream and gained experience. Boy, that was some ploy! Eddie Lewis acknowledges a good ploy while Scorr Wintzer looks over another portion of the field. As evident here, bench sup¬ port often provides the team spirit. mM m pmr M Wi w « ■fit 1 ! fPL cM jt . ' Wtl Rffef W jW b$ W vmfcJW mjt m mSKt Here I come ... Andy Mueck heads down field with the boll os Barry Hobbs provides support. Andy and Borry demonstrate the fact that teamwork is the nome of the gome. How sweet if is! Coach Angelo Helios celebrates with Morsholl Srowell after winning the state championship. Mr. Goul also joins in on this joyous occasion. First Row: John Short, Danny Shnock, Chris Hiett, Borry Hobbs, Andy Mueck, Grant Shiffert, Chris Stanley. Second Row: Coach Helios, Greg Williams, Dar¬ ren Von Zander, R.J. Sullivan, Doug Plum, Steve Misencik, Frazier Williams, Joy Morguilis. Bock Row: John O ' Brien Mark Schloemer, Chris Allen, Bob Miller, Eddie Lewis, David Bohannon, Chris Greyord, Marshell Srowell, Pot Greyord, Rob Benson, John McMonn (manager) Varsity Boy ' s Soccer 25

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All the way to state! Dob Miller checks out a poster advertising his teams ' up¬ coming gome for the state soccer title An added thrill for both player ond fan, this is the ream’s first state appearance All right who needs o drink?!? Manager John McMahon passes the water bottle around during halftime, while Dan Schnock contemplates the game ' s progress thus far. VARSITY BOYS ' SOCCER 1984 WSHS 0 Lake Braddock 2 WSHS 0 Stonewall 1 WSHS 3 Gar-Field 0 WSHS 6 James Wood 0 WSHS 1 Potomac 0 WSHS 10 James Wood 0 WSHS 2 Fauquier 0 WSHS 5 Stafford 0 WSHS 1 Stonewall 2 WSHS 3 Potomac 0 WSHS 2 N. Stafford 0 WSHS 6 Gar-Field 1 WSHS 2 Stonewall 0 District Tournament WSHS 6 James Wood 0 WSHS 4 Potomac 2 WSHS 2 Stonewall 0 Regional Tournament WSHS 4 E. C. Glass 2 WSHS 3 Cavesprings 0 State Tournament WSHS 2 W T. Woodson 1 WSHS 1 Green Run 0 STATE CHAMPS Come on, ref! Marshall Stowell looks on in disgust toward a referee ' s call. The awesome anxiety caused by a game often creates frustration, and it takes good players like Marshall to over¬ come if. Down the line! Chris Hietf gains momentum to throw the ball downfield. Good judgment of where to direct the boll allows Chris to make this a useful offensive weapon. 24 Spring Sports

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Second Time In only their second seoson os o team, the J.V. Boys ' Soccer team again hod o winning record. Coach McComiskey stated, I was very pleased with the team but I wasn ' t sur¬ prised; I knew the boys hod the talent and ability to win if they wanted to.” Practice every doy was what mode the team good. On sun¬ ny days the team practiced in the pit” and on rainy days they practiced inside the gym. Co-captain Joey Guzzo com¬ mented, You could always count on having practice no matter whot the weather was like.” Don ' t stop on me now . . . Sophomore Tim Thomas tries to dribble the soccer boll down the sidelines. Dribbling skills were emphasized at practice ond every player was able to show their skill in o gome. Just six more ond I ' ve got o new recordl Sophomore Tim McMahon works toward a personal juggling best before practice. Holding high standards was one reason for the J.V. soccer ream ' s successful season. Running was-a standard part of every practice along with many drills of endurance and skill. Daily five mile jogs were meant to keep the team in shape for their games. Besides basic ball control, like passing and dribbling, practice also in¬ cluded playing the varsity team in scrimmages. The losing team in these scrimmages bought breakfast for the members of the other team. After only their second season ever, the J.V. boys’ soc¬ cer team can be described as a total success in every way. 26 Spring Sports