1982 Miracle Yearbook

WOMEN'S SOFTBALL HITS A YEAR OF FIRSTS The 1982 women's softball team was characterized by the word "firsts". Coach Elaine Brown started the team's firsts by coming in as a new coach. The team was comprised of 20 players which included eight returnees. The majority of the team consisted of transfers,freshmen,and oth- er first time players, making another team first. Coach Brown looked for strength at the bat and in the field. The team she put together proved that they had strengths on the field and on the bench.The women placed third in the NAIA Tournament. The season ended with a 17-16 record. This was not the whole story of the softball team's season. After each home game they had a time of fellowship with the other team, taking the chance to share with their opponents what Cedarville was doing. For the first time the softball team had tracts to give to the other teams after each game. No decisions were made dur- ing the season, but one of the goals of the 1982team wasto put the Lord first and to have His blessing on the team. This team was one of the best that Cedarville has ever produced. With the loss of five sen- iors, the 1983 team will be young and tough, giving them a chance to go for it all again next year. Photo 1: Marcy Harper motions for Jean Hatton to go for home plate. Photo 2: Karen Hobar moves in to back up as Linda Smart goes for the pick up. Photo 3: Patti Dillinger brings another run in for Cedarville. Photo 4: Linda Noyes throws the ball for a double play. Photo 5: Lisa Alley and Deb Armor enjoy nothing more than a good game of softball, sometimes. Photo 6: The 1982 women's softball team. First row, left to right: Linda Smart, Corinne Wilcox, Lisa Alley, Linda Noyes, Darcy Morton, Marcy Harper, and Lynn Hurtado. Second row, left to right: Jean Hatton, Marsha Peterson, Laurie Benedict, Karen Hobar, Julie Schroder, and Laurie Butler. Third row, left to right: Coach Elaine Brown, Dawn Weik (Manager), Teri Cater, Val Whisler, Me- lodie Bagg, Sylvia Williams, Pattie Dillinger, Barb Sanford, Deb Armor, Rachel Hedges (Manager), and Bill Burleson (Assistant Coach). Photo 7: Laurie Benedict coaches Val Whisler with great assurance. Photo 8: Lynn Hurtado and Linda Smart race to make the snatch.