1980 Miracle Yearbook

Soccer This year's Soccer team, coached by John McGillivray, had another successful year. Their overall record of 8-10-1 came as a result of competing with strong outside com- petition. The team had a 6-1 record within the NAIA District 22, finishing as runner-up. The teal captu;.A first place in the MOC 4-0 record by collecting an exciting come from behind, overtime victory from Walsh. The team had a good season despite injuries to last year's two leading scorers and this year's top two goalkeepers. Next year's team looks promising with 10 starters returning. This year's Junior Varsity team, under the direc- tion of John Ring, had a 1-4-1 record including a 3-1 loss in the annual Alumni game. Several of their starters did not play every game because they were moved up to the Varsity team. Next year Coach McGillivray hopes to have the Varsity and Junior Varsity divided into two separate teams. TI,, Front row, left to right:Dan Standridge, Carleton Birch, Bobby Shomo, Dave Merkh, Tom Aitken, Mark Leach, Dave Cox, Dave Standridge, John Delancey. Secondrow,left to right:Steve Piazza, Dennis Wates — Manager, Mark Wells, Craig Hen, Phil Miller, losias Lima, Bob Boynton, Stefan Pabst, Chris Boudreau, Kent Van Kleck, Dallas Stewart, Don Greening. Third row, left to right: Joe O'Neal, Wynn Gifford, Dan Delancey, Kim Jenerette, James Fischer, Mike Draa, Jeff Bowser, Ed Stewart, Jim Barrett, Al Stewart, Jim Jobson, Tim Graham,Steve Sadowitz, Coach McGillivray. Missing from picture: Michael Bamgbose, Jeff Smith, John Ring— J.V. coach. BOTTOM:These soccer players received special awards. Left to right: Mark Leach — Captain, NCCAA District. Dave Cox — Conference, NAIA Honorable Mention, NAIA District first team, All State Honorable Mention, Most Valuable Player, NAIA Area IV first team. Carleton Birch — Conference, NAIA District Second team, Best Defense, NAIA Area IV second team. Jeff Bowser — Conference, NAIA District fiist team, High Point, NCCAA District, NAIA Area IV first team. Dan Standridge — Most Improved Player. Dave Merkh — Conference, Captain. Tom Aitken — Captain. 26/Soccer