First row: JV Team: Ann Jessen, Debbie Stryker, Judy Burke, Sue Sciford, Carrie Schmitz, Patty Peetz, Dee Dee Luebbe, Helen Good. Second row: Varsity Team: Kay Gloor, Judy Sanders, Suzi Hallas, Cathy O'Connor, Lori Zimmerman, Lynne Ernst, Jennifer Erickson, Mary Hayes, Coach Leslie Royle. Not Pictured: Kathy Benak, Robin Towey, Mary Kromer, Kelly Spires, Margie Theel, Mary Mahon, Janet Pattavina, Coach Jackie Henningsen.
Girls gain confidence "Our girls gained alot of confidence this year and worked hard individually, and as a total group. I believe that is a major reason for their success," remarked Girls' Volleyball Coach Leslie Royle, "They really had alot of team spirit too." There were some other reasons they did so well, one of them was the team's high scorer, Senior Mary Mahon with 92 points and Junior Lori Zimmerman who became a starter after the season began and ended up as the second highest team scorer with 90 points. Other reasons were Seniors Lynne Ernst, Mary Hayes and Margie Theel as well as Kay Gloor.
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"We played some excellent teams this year. I feel that our hardest games were against Burke, TJ, Lincoln High and Roncalli. They really have some strong players and alot of depth, commented Coach Royle. She also stated that, "We really have improved over the last few years and have become especially strong during the last three seasons. She finally stated that, "We had more Sophomores and Juniors this year and I hope we can give them experience and add depth to the team." The team ended up with an 11 - 7 season record and qualified to go to State where they were knocked out in the quarterfinals. II
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