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continued from page102) couldn'tcontain thepowerfulVirginia Tech team astheydropped thenext three games 10-15,11-15 and 10-15.

The VAIAW Division II State Tournament pitted the Lady Flames against William and Mary, who had defeatedthe Lady Flamesearlier in the season, and James Madison, who was ular season defeats. The early rounds ofplay found theLady Flames losing both opening matches The team forged a victory over Virginia Commonwealth to stay alive in the postseason play The Lady Flames battled George Mason University for third place but aftersplitting the first two games, theylost thehard fought third game by a score of 13-15,which left them in fourth placeforthecompetition

"We reallymatured during the season tothe point where we could lose and come back and win the nextone. The lasttwo weeks of the season we just wouldn't quit," Coach Bonheim said

This is the tallest team the Lady Flames have had and thereare nodeparting seniors on the team.

AssistantCoach Bill Vassiliou, who technically "runs the games"accordingto coachBonheim, summed upthe season as he spoke of lateseasoninjuries

"This season was a culmination of what we learned last yearinoffensive and defensive play atthe net butlate season injuries hampered the team from going further in the playoffs." Vassiliou said

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Kelly Joiner connects on a strong serve to givethe Lady Flamesa temporarylead in their 12-15 loss totheDivision II team from William & Mary.

Julie Sparks and Kay Barett deny a Randolph-Macon pointby this blockearly in the game. The Lady Flames' victory against Randolph-Macon broughttheir record to 8-8.

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