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A Terrorifie Season: The 1989 Women's Volleyball team had a very satisfying and successful season. It started out with only four returning players, leaving Dr. Fritz, the head coach, with eight freshmen to work with. Even though height was not a positive factor for the Terrors, the team's defensive specialists kept them at the same level as their taller opponents. Diana Palmer, Kim StClair, Heather Wakefield, and Kari O'Baker led the Green Terrors to many victories with their defensive precision. The front row attack was dominated by Diana Palmer and Linda Bawiec (a taller addition to the team), while the setters, Alice Smith -and Jennifer Staub, boosted the intensity on the court. Heather Wakefield was ranked nationally in service aces. The Terrors travelled to many tournaments throughout the season, and were victorious at severaL They took first place at Gallaudet, Mary Washington, and at Western Maryland's own North-South Tournament. The overall record was 48 wins and only 6 losses. This incredible season and a second place at the MAC tournament, gave them a bid to the NCAA Division III Championships. At Juniata, they won an amazing comeback match in the first round against SUNY at Brockport, but lost a tough match to SUNY at Cortland. Overall, the Terrors were ranked between 12th and 16th in the Nation. The season was Dr. Carol Frit~. Heather Wakefield. Top: Kim SI. Clair, Denise Bellyoll ~ Volleyball