Bel Air High School - Highlander Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

Page 27 text:

TEAM CAPTAINS LEAD SQUAD .E ,- David Leitch HB 175 jim Alsup HB 168 ,64 SCHEDULE Bel Air 13 ......, .......vv C arlsbad 7 Bel Air BBBBBBB El Paso Bel Air 6 ------- -1ffA.... B ig Spring Bel Air ...v.,.,.,1 , Burges Bel Air 19 .,,..1, .,71w1ff L as Cruces Bel Air Jefferson Bel Air 19 .e17ei, 11....,111, R oswell 7 Bel Air Eastwood Bel Air 16 ,oo...o 7.... A ustin Bel Air orvoo Ysleta In spite of not Winning the district champion- ship, the Highlanders chalked up a winning year with a 6-3-1 record. At the beginning of the season, Big Red showed great promise and fine ability even though the team was inexperienced. Defeating all New Mexico foes and making an impressive showing against Big Spring gave the Highlanders the nod to repeat as District Champs. A squeak past Austin and a loss to El Paso High lowered the Highlander rating. A tie to Burges lessened the Clan's chances to get into the District playoff and victories in the following games were necessary. Beating Ieff and Eastwood by substantial margins heightened the hopes of winning the East Division. Next to play Bel Air were the Indians, and a victory was mandatory for either team to enter the playoffs. The season ended as the Indians defeated the Highlanders, 13-0. Big Red did not win the District, but they exhibited a winning spirit and good sportsmanship. Players in years to come should strive for the same goals. 9 8 2 13 Trainer jim Rogers and Coaches jim Pufal, Gene Odell and Harris Cantrell are all smiles upon receiving their letter jackets

Page 26 text:

Head Coach Harris Cantrell tests the pass defense during a varsity practice session. Bi Red Compiles -5-Wm V Student Trainers Bert Cortez and Dennis Phillips repair equipment for further use. 6-3-1 Record Managers Lee Sneesby and David Daniels put away equipment for safe-keeping.

Page 28 text:

Coach Gene Odell talks defense with the players du1'ing a practice session. Highlanders Impressive in First Outings Beating the Carlsbad Cavemen 13-7 in the first tilt of the year, Highlanders avenged last seasonis 6-0 loss. Alert Bel Air defense in the season opener recovered four fumbles and intercepted four passes. Bel Air drew first blood when Mike Sullivan plunged over the one-yard line in the first quarter. Carlsbadis only touchdown of the night came when they returned a 65-yard punt, tying the score with the extra point. The Highlanders got the break they needed when pass interference was called against Carlsbad on their own 10. Bonty carried over on the first play from scrimmage for the deciding TD. In their second game of the season the Scots did not fare as well as in the first. Playing the Big Spring Steers in their new stadium, Highlanders made a strong showing in spite of their defeat. The Scots had 15 first downs to the Steers' 12 and 259 yards to 205 of the Steers. Big Spring scored first on a six-yard run after marching down the field in 12 plays. The Highlanders, lone tally came in the second period when Nick Bonty scored after an 80-yard drive. Big Spring scored again after recovering a Highlander fumble. On the next play the Steers ran the 25 needed yards and scored the final TD. Nick Bonty FB 160