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Rounding out tho ba*«, |unior Craig Coppersmith goes past
third base from an RBI by junior Bill Fowler

Hitters battle

to three goals

Ifi^ u rm a in philosophy for junior 100% effort,” Shockey said.
varsity ball is to get the kids Freshman E. J. Stanek was the
ready for varsity. I think we did this leader in hits with a .375 average.
even though our record was 7-7-1 Sophomores Brian Fraser, Glenn
said head coach Curt Shockey. Carlson and Kevin Coppersmith
“ We really had two seasons this were noted as defensive performers
year. The first seven games we hit by coach Shockey. Junior Tim Van
real well with a team average of 14 Cleave received praise in the pitch­
hits per game. The last eight games ing department.
we dropped to five hits per game,” “The season was real enjoyable
said coach Shockey. despite the record,” said coach
Coach Shockey said that the team Shockey.
did accomplish theirthree goals. Throughout the season, the bat-
The first goal was to get the kids girls helped the baseball players.
ready for varsity action. The second Led by seniors Caren Collins,
goal was to get the kids to be men­ Laura Kealy, Ginny Sheehan and
tally smart about the game. The third Patty Sheridan the batgirls attended
goal was to win. the games and supported the team.
“ I think a problem for the team “ I really enjoyed being a batgirl.
was that most of the kids were com­ It’s really fun and it gives me a
ing off their third sport and they chance to be involved,” said senior
were mentally tired. That was no Carmen Collins.
excuse because the kids did give

Ths responsibility of a batgirl is to tend to the baseball
equipment Senior Ginny Sheehan retrieves a bat in a JV
game at home
Folding and hitting are necessary for any ballplayer Junior
Mike Burdette swings at a low ball during a home game
•gainst Roncalli.