Looking In . • ATHLETES INTRODUCTION - 270 For only the second time, Harding was awarded the Ale All-Sports trophy, signifying that the Bison athletic program was the overall best in the conference. Editor Ken Bissell covers the v ictorious and the not-so-victorious sports while a number of contributing writers feature the campus athletes. INTRAMURALS - 272 The intramural program is an integral part of Harding student life as nearly 70 percent of the women and 90 percent of the men participate in the various sports offered_ ALL STARS - 278 In every sport, some athlete stands head and shoulder above all of the rest. Harding's athletic scene is certainly no exception to the rule. CHEERLEADERS-280 A cheerleader's job in never over as the game cycle is a continuous one. Just ask the Bison beauties who encourage spirit at the contests. SOCCER - 282 Although not a school sponsored sport, Searcy Steel's soccer squad is composed of Harding students and plays its games on the campus soccer field. FOOTBALL - 284 Expectations of success turned into frustrations of failure as the Bison footballers suffer a disappointing 2-9 campaign. BASKETBALL - 288 With the leadership of three veteran seniors leading an experienced team, the basketball season was one of many twists. MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY - 292 For the eleventh consecutive year, the Bison harriers capture the AIC cross country championship. 268 - Athletics Division • 2 WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY - 294 Starting a tradit ion like their male cohorts, the women's cross count ry squad finishes off a successful year by winn ing the first NAIA District 17 Women's Cross Country Championship. SWIMMING AND DIVING - 296 Competing in a league more balanced than ever before, the Harding swimmers and divers win some and lose some. GOLF - 298 A pleasant surprise a year ago, the Black and Gold linksmen proved everyone right as they won their second conference title in a row. TRACK AND FIELD - 300 Boasting four individual conference champions and two All-Americans, the thinclads edge out Ouachita Baptist University for the AIC title. BASEBALL - 302 Dedication of the new Jerry Moore Memorial Baseball Field highlights a rather bleak season for the Bison hardballers. WOMEN'S SOFTBALL - 304 History was made in 1981 as the women's softball team introduced vars ity sports to Harding women. TENNIS - 306 Strengths lie in numbers and the Harding netters' greatest asset was experience from top to bottom. This was the main link in the chain that led to the netters' conference championship. J. BISON FOOTBALLER Steve Jones finds an un· suspected teammate during practice. 2. SOPHOMORE cheerleader Pam Torrey shows her spirit at a Bison home game. 3. A VICTORIOUS Randy Jackson, wilh the finish tape slitl clinging lo his body, is assisted off of the track by Joe O'Conor. I
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