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Cross Country

The Scotties moved up a notch in the LIS championships, finishing fifth behind a strong 25:12 performance by Kelly Proctor '02 of Urbanna. They closed the season with a record of 5-4. The young team boasts a number of rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who should put SMS in conention once again next year.

The 2000 St. Margaret's Cross Country team included: Alston Moore, Kelly Proctor, Graham Barlow, Head Coach David Cook, Amy Dunsire, Virginia King, Robyn Ridderhof and Emily Chang. Not pictured: Phoebe Gilbert, Caroline Johnston, Jennifer Lee and Ann Melchionna.

Head Coach David Cook sums up the season, his first and the Scotties' second, thusly: "The girls were, in some way, transformed by running cross-country this fall. Each one can say that she grew in knowledge of herself, of life, and of running - and that's the greatest goal a coach can hope to achieve."

November 20, 2000 - Proctor Leads SMS Harriers to Fifth-Place Finish in LIS Championships
October 30, 2000 - Cross Country Prepares for State Championships
October 16, 2000 - Cross Country Running Strong
October 9, 2000 - Runners Beat Feet in Charlottesville Heat
October 3, 2000 - Scotty Sports Report - 10/03/00
November 7, 1999 - St. Margaret's Competes at William & Mary CC Invitational

Field Hockey

Britton Faulkner (left) of Irvington and Carol Combs (right) of Statesboro, GA led the Scotties in assists and scoring, respectively. The duo combined for 16 goals, 14 assists this fall.

After graduating seven seniors from the league-champion 1999 squad, the Scotties finished this season 2-5 in the LIS, 5-7-3 overall. The varsity field hockey team's five wins, however, speak volumes about its talent. When the Scotties were on, the were unstoppable.

SMS proved its prowess to league and non-league opponents alike, posting lopsided wins like 7-0 against Christchurch, 6-0 and 5-0 against Northumberland, and 5-1 against Virginia Episcopal. With three ties and a trio of one-point losses, including a 2-1 double-overtime loss to Covenant in the LIS tournament, no school can claim to have dominated St. Margaret's at any point this fall.

"The whole team, every individual player - especially the seniors - should be proud of our season," said Head Coach Kate Coghlan.

April 11, 2001 - Two Student-Athletes Earn National Field Hockey Honors
November 13, 2000 - Hockey Loses Playoff Squeaker
October 30, 2000 - Combs Nets 6 Goals, Hockey Team Splits Final Games
October 24, 2000 - Faulkner Nominated for HS Heisman Award
October 23, 2000 - Coghlan, Hockey Team Peaking at Right Time
October 16, 2000 - Field Hockey Regroups After Loss
October 9, 2000 - Field Hockey Triumphs Over Northumberland, 6-0
October 3, 2000 - Scotty Sports Report - 10/03/00
September 25, 2000 - Scotty Sports Report - 09/25/00
September 18, 2000 - Scotty Sports Report - 09/18/00
November 16, 1999 - Field Hockey Ends Season on High Note
October 30, 1999 - Scotties Clinch LIS Regular Season Title
September 23, 1999 - Rookie Coach Gets Debut Win
November 7, 1998 - Field Hockey Team Heads to State Playoffs

Volleyball

5'10" Brittany Walker leads a cast of six seniors who will return next year. A day student from Callao, Walker is recognized for her agility and strong serving.

Third-ranked St. Margaret's closed out its 2000 varsity volleyball season with a never-give-up attitude and cohesive play against an underrated Covenant School squad in the first round of the LIS tournament. Like field hockey, volleyball faced the challenge of replacing a large number of outstanding seniors.

The Scotties finished the season 4-3 in the LIS and 6-9 overall, posting wins against Trinity, St. Anne's-Belfield, Huguenot-Blessed Sacrament, and St. Vincent's before several key players were sidelined by injuries. First-year Head Coach Natalie LaPrade is looking forward to next season, when the Scotties will return with a full and talented roster of players that includes six rising seniors.

November 13, 2000 - Third-Seed Volleyball Upset by No. 6 Covenant in LIS Tourney
October 16, 2000 - Volleyball Regroups After Loss
October 3, 2000 - Scotty Sports Report - 10/03/00
September 25, 2000 - Scotty Sports Report - 09/25/00
September 18, 2000 - Scotty Sports Report - 09/18/00
November 15, 1999 - After Loss, No. 7 SMS Rallies
October 31, 1999 - St. Margaret's Spikes Trinity
October 25, 1999 - Gura Has JV Scotties Winning
February 8, 1999 - Walker Named Virginia Volleyball Player of the Year
November 6, 1998 - Volleyball Team Wins Championship