G2 I Centennial.Edition SPORTS
Centennial Edition I 63 LACROSSE Tbe women's lacrosse ceam finished fourch in che nacion chis sprjng co close a very successful year in Bridgewacer College women's sports. "We got off to a slow scare," said Coach Mary Frances Heishman, "but the ladies had the confidence to come back." The Eagles, who finished third io the state tournament, were led by the scoring of Carolyn Phillips, Cathy Forchuber, and Anne Brown and the defense ofJean Willi, Karen Sanger, and goalie Debbie Carlough. The third-place scace finish gave che team a berth in the national cournameot, the second year in a row the squad Row 1: Karen Fair, Lani Wright, Janice Morris, Jean Willi, Carolyn Phillips, Priscilla Meeh, Elise Karas; Row 2: Chris qualified for national Spickler, Sigrid Grocos, Bech Turrentine, Becky French, Karen Sanger, Martha Bowarq, Carol Moore, Cathy Forcbuber, competition. Beth Gobegan, Keri Hoy; Row 3: Rurh Griffth, Melinda Souder, Cathy Stanley, Cherlyn Bland, Elizabeth Parsons, Rosanne Spire, Diane Ladden, Anne Brown, Debbie Carlough, Marth Beahm; Row 4: Coach Mary Frances Heishman, Carolyn Kent.
LACROSSE 1980 SCOREBOARD BC OPP 12 RMWC 7 3 ODU 9 7 Mary Washingcon 11 Lynchburg ~ 4 William & M-ary 7 Longwood 2 UVa 10 Longwood 6 Hollins 6 Lynchburg IS Sweet Biar 9 Hollins 12 Roanoke 14 Frostburg NATIONAL TOUllNAN!NT 3 Hollins 7 Loyola 2 Lafayette 2 Trenton St. 4th in NATION
Lani Wright makes cue co avoid opponents defense.
64 I Lacrosse TRACK
Three seems tO be the lucky number this year for Bridgewater College's track team. For the third year in a row, the team went undefeated, won the outdoor track championship in the ODAC, and had its coach, "Doc" Jopson, named Coach of the Year. Duane Harrison set a school record in rhe long jump and high hurdles, and Joe Freeland set a record in the shot put. Other setting records were "Pee Wee" Stevenson in the discus and Corey Bunting in the high JUffip. This year's team totaled 100 points or more in meets several times and its undefeated record of 8-0 never really was threatened. Duane Harrison qualified for the NCAA Division 111 national meet in the triple )Ump.
Track / 65 TENNIS
Tony "Jam" Vincenc shows that mtal concentration is the name of rhe game. JeffJones serves as Ricky "R-Man" foils anticipates return. Jones and Fall made up BC's #1 doubles team. The men's tennis ream, under the direction of Coach Carlyle Whitelow, ROSTER posted its sixth winning Ricky Falls Jeff Jones season in a row with an 8-6 Alan Miller record. The team finished Jeff Cale Chtis Brumfield sixth in the Old Dominion Alton Ramey Athletic Conferenee Tony Vincent Tournament. MEN'S TENNIS 1~80 SCOREBOARD In singles play, team BC OPP captain Alan Miller posted a 1 VMI 8 10-6 record, and JeffJones, 6 Western Maryland 3 Chris Brumfield, and Jeff 6 Va. Wesleyao 2 Cale all notched 8-8 2 CNC 7 records. In doubles, the top 4 Roanoke 5 team of Ricky Falls and 7 Shepherd 2 Jones posted a 10-6 record j Einor:y & l'fenry 6 and reached the semi-finals 7 EMC 2 in the ODAC Tournament. 0 Lynchburg 9 6 vcu 3 0 Randolph-Mac 99 7 EMC 2 5 Roanoke 4 OVERALL 7-7 6th in OD-1,C
661 Men's Tennis Row I: Anne Olden, Pe88Y Kidd, Alic.e Hopkins, Dale Armstrong; Row 2: Stacey Moren, Terry Cox, Alison Hockman, Tammy Claytor, Sharon Womble, Lisa McDan1els; Row 3: Coach Laura Mapp.
WOMEN'S TENNIS 1980 SCOREBOARD BC OPP Coach Laura Mapp's 4 Mary Washington 5 women's tennis cearn recorded 0 Mary Baldwin 9 ics second winning season in a 2 Sweet Briar 7 row with a 7-4 finish. The 7 S. Seminary 2 women led by # 3 Alice 5 Randolph-Macon 4 Hopkins and # 1 Lisa l Lynchburg 8 McDaniels, who both posced 6 CNC 3 9-2 records. 8 Affrett 1 The ceam also finished 8 Hollins l eighch in a field of 16 in the 9 Clinch Valley 0 Stace Division III 9 Randolph-Macon 0 Toumamenc. AU of this year's OVERALL 7-4 players will be returning in 1981
Women's Tennis I 67 BASEBALL
Row 1: Kevin Wholey, Burch Andrey; Row 2: Mike Jones, David Whedbee, Buddy Bromley, Greg Maynard, Johnny Graff, Jerry Hutchinson, Mike McMillen, Tommy Luck, David Wellmam; Row 3: CoachTom Kinder, Charlie Pence,Jerry Kramer, Mike Bocock, Terry Brown, Steve Marcin,JeffFrock, Mark Puckett, Larry French, John Riley, Ernie Koziel. Noc piccured: Cure Kendall, Brian Balser, Donnie Malan, Ricky Williams, David Bowers.
BC 2 ,Duke ~ vArmstrdog 12 ArJ¥~ong 12' Sou~.cfl Tech 10 Emory & Henty• 12 Emory &-Hentf' ., 5 ~ashingron & :wt• 3 Bk>0msburg: St. 2 lJa~ney• 14 H\mpden-Sydney• 9 4 3 Frostbmg 0 =:Rand9JP.li-Macon • 0 Rand~h-?dacon• 11 Oneenta s Lynchburg• 2 Lynchburg• 2 EMO' ~ EMC• ll Washington & Lee• 14 Bluefield 12 Bluefield 5 Clairon st. 3 Shep'4'd OVERA.ll 14-11 ODAC 7-4
68 / Baseball #13 Cun Kendall chrows from third to firsc in pre-game warm-up. Coach Kinder discusses srrategy with carcher Terry Brown and pitch Mike Mc Millon.
GOLF Under the coaching of Lamar Neal, the golf team posted its first . 500 season in the school's history. The team finished with a 5-5-1 record including its first victory ever against Hampden-Sydney. The year's top golfers were Keith Marshall, Tom Martin, Dick Emery, and Greg Curtice. All of che players were sophomores and freshmen who will be returning co che cerun next year.
Row I: Coach Lamar Neal, Mike Knighr, Mark Shaner, Warren Saunders, Huncer Graham; Row 2: Richard Emrey, John McMillen, Greg Curtice, Mike Thomas, Tom Marcin, Jim Ernsr, David Will. Noc pictured: Steve Coe, Keith MarshaU.
Golf/ 69 ODAC CHAMPIONS.'.'.'
Bridgewater's own John Spencer was named Old Dominion Achlecic Con- ference Coach ofche Year. Spencer's troops were 4-1 in che ODAC.
Jeff Frock cacches one of rhose "Big Play" passes. chis one againsr Randolph-Macon.
70 I Football 'They just never gave up. This has been the best team effort I've been associated with," commented Coach John Spencer about his 1980 ODAC Football Champions. The Eagles demonstrated great team effort as they used numerous big plays in claiming a 4-1 conference record and the first championship in the history of BC football. The Eagles began their season with a 13-6 victory over St. Pauls, followed by 24-0 walloping of Maryville. The next three games were not so pleasant, losing all three. After the third loss, the Eagles were able to curn the season around. The first 'co Duane Harrison recieves congratulations from Dr. Thornton, while IUchmond reporrer stands by foe comments. fall was Emory & Henry, 15-14. Washington & Lee provided the next vicrory as the Eagles survived the Generals' 20 point fourth quarter, and Charlie Gunter stopped the Generals' two-point conversion just shy of the goal line with 27 seconds left in the game. To clinch the ODAC title, the Eagles defeated defending champion Randolph· Macon 27-25. The Eagles finished their season with a 34-31 win over Catholic University. Coach John Spencer was Offensive line protects quarterback from on rushing Generals of W&L named ODAC Coach of the Year, and five players were named to the AU-ODAC Team. Senior Duane Harrison was named punter and first team quarterback. Also named to the first team offense was senior center Jeff McCurry. Named to the first team defense were two sophomores, linebacker John Cole, who led the Eagles in cackles with 74, and cornerback Gerald Benjamin, who was among the nation's Division III top interceptors with 9. David Wellman, a senior, was named co the second team Harrison on the move, with Eddie Mullins blocking. offense.
Football / 7 l WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
Cornerback Gerald Benjamin pulls in one ofhis 9 interceptions ofthe season. Wide receiver Johnny Dwyer catches one in a crowd; versus rhe Yellow Benji finished third in the Nacion among Division Ill pass incercepcors. Mike Jackers of Randolph Macon. The Eagles claimed che ODAC Tide with a Deal (31) pictured left. 27-25 win.
10 Duane Harrison 44 Robert Thurston 71 David M 72 1Spores 1980 Bridgewater College, Football Swreboard B. Wide Receiver Joe Kunlo refreshes himself after a series of offensive plays. Joe was the deep threat on pass patterns. ALLODAC Duane Harrison Gerald Benjamin Jeff McCurry John Cole David Wellman Offense huddle in route of driving for 7 points. Sports I 73 VOLLEYBALL "AWESOMEJJ Row I: Lynne Grubb,Johnna Belrer, Lyon Horan, Elizabech Parsons, Leslie Linthicum; Row 2: Linda Aaron, Nancy Taylor, Tammy Claycor, Kim Boyer, Cindy Clark, Lisa Mc Daniels; Row 3: Coach Mary Frances Heishman, Carol Moore, Karen Jones, Claudia Career, Linda Lyon, Linda Wrighc, IGm Stevens, Lisa Fosrer. Lady Eagles cake cime our before going down che final screech; Lee's go! Kim Scevens with finger-tip conrrol. 74 I Volleyball VOLLEYBAll 1980 SCOREBOARD BC OPP 2 EMC 0 1 Lynchburg 2 0 ]Ml} 2 2 Fer-rum 0 3 Shenandoah 0 2 EMC 1 2 Radford 1 2 Mary Washington 0 0 Liberty Baptist< 2 STATES: 2 Hampfun Institute 0 2 Emory & Henry l 2 V' Coach Mary Frances Heishman's volleyball squad advanced one step closer to the Nationals this year as they finished fourth in the region. Like last year, they finished second in the state, but unlike last year, they recieved a berth in the regional playoffs. Within their state division, the women were 5-0, which was capped by an exciting victory over Mary Washington, the team which defeated the Eagles in the stare championship last year. Lisa McDaniels, a 5'9" senior from Blacksburg, Va. was named to both state and regional tournament teams. The team's final record for the 1980 season was 19-11. Lady Eagles set up for co return volley. Pictured is #10 Johnna Belter, #22 Claudia Career, Lisa McDaniels and Linda Wright in far background. Volleyball / 7 5 "'!". ~ ~- .,. ~ ·rr· ,...- ' ...., - STATE CHAMPS! Peggy Kidd wicb shoe on goaJ. Peggy scored 17 goals for che Lady Ea&les. Alice Hopkins led cbe Lady Eagles wich 2 1 goals. The Eagles got off to a quick scare in 1980, winning BC OPP their first seven games on 10 I their way co an 8-1 confer- 2 I ence record. Coach Laura 3 20T Mapp's squad entered the 3 0 2 0 state tournamenr seeded 3 1 second, but emerged as the 3 1 VAIAW Division III State 1 3 '- Champions. 1 0 A single goal seperated the 2 3 ladies from a national bid as 1 4 they were disappointed with a 4 JOI 1-0 overtime loss to Mary 1 l Washington in round one of 4 che regional tournament. 2 0 They bounced back co win a 2 0 pair of 3-0 contests and place fifrb in the regions. The first 0 OTl round loss was the only shut- 3 0 out against BC in 1980 as the 3 0 women outscored their oppo- nents 50-19. Named co the Stace T ournament Team were senior forward Alice Hop- kins and sophomore Terry Cox, Hopkins led the team with 21 cot.al goals; Cox re- corded three shutouts during tournament play and 5 in pose-season play. Peggy Kidd added 17 goals. 76 / Field Hockey CROSS - COUNTRY Warren Turpin in route ro picking up points over Hampden-Sydney. Tom Gross, Terry Lenny, and Pete Crouse pace themselves in synchronized stride. Dr. Jopson's cross country team raced its way to an even 4-4 record and a third place finish in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. The third place finish was one notch above the 1979 squad's. The runners were led by senior Dwight Denlinger, ODAC's runner of the year. Dwight placed first in the EN'S CROSS OOUNTRY 1980 SCOREBOARD ODAC meet with a time of 26:42. Denlinger also BC OPP qualified for the National meet with a super performance W Hampden-Sydney L at regionals. In the regionals meet held at Bethany College l Ra~ford W in West Virginia, he finished second with a time of 27:00. L Lynchburg W Besides Denlinger, the Eagles received fine running L Roaoo~ W performances from Pete Crouse, Dave Burtner,.Terry W Washington & Lee L Lenny, Tom Gross, Lynn Dyer, Pac Paul, Kure Richie and L JMU W Jim Nichols. W Shenandoah Club L W Mary Washington L llOSTER :QwiPt Denlinser Phil Ammerman etry l.emly Pat Paul Tom Gross Jim Nichols Pete Crouse Neil Hayslett Dave Bunner Steve Boward Kurt Ritchie Warren Turpin Lynn Dyer Cross Counuy I 77 MEN 1S BASKETBALL Row l: Bobby Fowler, Darren Maynard, Lester Perry,JeffSmirh, Keith Smith, Gerald Benjiman; Row 2: Coach Mel Myers, Bobby Hill, Bruce Frederick, Curcis Arey, Dan Fitzgerald, Sran Banner, Andy Agee, Andrew Keller, Coach Whitelow. Nor picrured: Cure Dudley, Spores Information Director. The Men's basketball ream was a much better ream than their record indicated as rhey provided exciting basketball MEN'S BASKETBALL 1980 SCOREBOARD action at home as well as on the road. The most thrilling BC OPP Va. Wesleyan victory of the season was a 112-101 come from behind 87 104 72 Christopher Newport win over EMC in overtime. 91 71 Shenandoah 72 The Eagles were proud owners of one of the most 86 H ampden-Sydney" OT 89 productive backcourrs in the state for small colleges, 86 Roanoke" 98 consisting of Co-Captain Jeff Smith and sophomore 78 Va. Wesleyan 92 Darren Maynard. Smirh was the ODAC's second leading 74 Christopher Newport 70 scorer with a 19.1 average, with just three regular season 85 W. Maryland 79 games to play. Maynard pumped in an average of 16.0 112 EMCZ OT 101 ppg. Andy Agee led the ream in rebounds with over 7 per 79 Washington & Lee" 93 game. Smith scored his lOOOrh point, as did Co-Captain 83 Lynchburg" 75 Lester Perry. 85 Emory & Henry" 74 85 Shenandoah BC was looking forward co the ODAC cournamenc co 89 74 Maryville• 81 be held in the Roanoke-Salem Civic Center at the end of 75 Roanoke"' 84 February. Eight teams competed in the fifth annual Old 65 Hampden-Sydney" 81 Dominion Athletic Conference Tournament. The winner 91 EMC"' 30T 93 of which advanced co Regional play. 85 Washington & Lee• OT89 76 Lynchburg• 79 •oDAC Games 78 / Men's Basketball B.C.'s leading scorer, Jeff Smith, shot over 80% from the foul line. Andy Agee provided strength on B.C.'s inside game. The Freshman averaged over 7 rebounds a game and was the winner of the best legs comest. He was among the cop 10 rebounders in the ODAC. Men's Basketball I 79 WOMEN 1S BASKETBALL ,15 Kim Stevens goes over che rop to score against Juniata Freshman Kaye Gardner with the power move. Kaye is a graduate of local Turner Ashby High School. The agressiveness of Linda Wright. 80 I Women's Basketball THE B.C. CHEERLEADERS. • Row l; Tammy Cover; Kathie Fisler; Row 2; Kathy Phleeger, Sharon Lambert, Sherry Parker; Row 3: Deborah Payne, Sheri Reeves; Row 4: Lesley Swart. Row l : Martha KJjne, Tammy Cover, Toru Couch; Row 2: Anne Humpries, Lesley Swart, Kris Whitehurst. 82 I Cheerleaders ... AND SOME OF OUR COACHES John Spencer- Head ofFootball, 1980 ODAC Foorball Coach ofrhe Year. Dr. Tom Kinder - Baseball, Athletic Director. Laura Mapp - Fidd Hockey, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis. Carlyle Whitelow - Asst. of Football & Baskerball, Head of Men's Tennis. NOT PICTURED Mary Frances Hieshman - Volleyball, Lacrosse. James Hulvey - Assr. Football. Doc Jopson. - Cross Councry, Track. Peggy Courmey - Aqua- tics Director. • Lamar Neal - Golf. Mel Myers - Head of Basketball. Coaches / 83 ... AND SPORTS FOR THE FUN OF IT 84 / Spores Spores / 85