Page 82 - CBA 1982 YEARBOOK

No one could say it wasn't exciting. Fans held onto the edge of their seats or leaped to their feet as CBA athletes took to the field to compete with their foes. The crash of helmets, the roar of the crowd, the strains of victory resounding from every team were all present.
Describing the 1981 sea.son in one word is a difficult task. CBA Sports experienced a rollercoaster ride in which tissues for tears and champagne for celebration were both needed. Convincing victories over arch-rival Bishop Ludden in both soccer and foot­ ball were clear highlights of seasonal play. There were still chal­ lenges that denied them the "thrill of victory".
In Cross-Country and Track, hopes for an elusive Sectional crown were tempered by important wins mixed with a few frus­ trating losses. The baseball and hockey teams also experienced disappointing seasons, but both contain outstanding talent for
the future. On the court CBA cagers found their ups and downs softened by tw'o ke\' wins against Auburn. A disappointing sea­ son was also experienced by the Baseball and Hockey teams — though ,stre)ng pertormances by underclassmen promised future success. Heartbreaking kxs.ses to Fowler in football and Notting­ ham in soccer contributed to the "agony of defeat", but the Brothers never threw in the towel. Their optimism and determi­ nation kept them in the running for every gatne and each tourna­ ment.
Although the Varsity teams performed less than expected. theJV teams showed that their potential is good. Barring only one game, they dominated their respective leagues in cross-countrv and soccer. Other teams such as tennis and swimming kept up the Brothers’ tradition of winning while displaying the essential aspects of determination and sportsmanship.
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