The Cavalier daily :: Tuesday, September 12, 1972 :: University of Virginia Library

Soccer mentor Jim Stephens
has much of last year's starting
line-up returning along with
several bright prospects to fill
the gaps left by the departing
seniors.

The squad is led by
tri-captains Jay Ziehl, a
hold-over from last season's
captains, Sam Crosby and Chip
Williams. Halfbacks Crosby and
Ziehl, were both named to the
All-state team while Ziehl also
picked up second team all-ACC
honors.

Williams, although he did
not garner any all-star
mentions, is described by
Stephens as a "great fullback"
who should rate conference
honors this year.

Joining this gifted trio is
Paul Corbin, who is acclaimed
by Stephens as team's best
athlete, a man who could play
anywhere on the field. Corbin
will probably find himself at
fullback and may also put in
some time on the line.

Another prospect for
top-dog accolades is
second-year goalie Scott
Peyton. Peyton, who finished
second in the all-conference
balloting to an All-American
from N.C. State, should be in a
class all by himself this year
with departure of his top rival.

Completing the probable
starting line-up are veterans
Phil Russell at fullback,
halfback Dave Peyton, and
forwards Jeff Curme, John
Gaughen and Noel Belli.

Stephens allows that there is
a good possibility of a first-year
man or two starting on the line
and is looking far and wide for
successor to graduating
All-American Jay Connor.

The booters' slate shows
thirteen contests, including
seven home games to be played
at their new home across from
Lannigan Field.

Obviously, the Cavs will be
in the thick of the fight for the
conference laurels and their
principle competition will
probably be provided by Duke,
Clemson, which is now giving
scholarships in an effort to
build up its program, and
Maryland, winner of all but
two ACC titles.

Virginia also competes in
the Eastern division, of the state
soccer league where they are
again expected to wipe up.
Regaining the state title from
Lynchburg may prove
somewhat tougher.