Clover Hill High School - Ducemus Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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Steve Carson, Co-captain of 1973-74 Squad. First Row (Left to right): David Wellman’, Dickie Cox , Jeff Harris , Tim Holt, Dennis Clarke , Bobby Mullins , Rudy Brown, Kevin McGinnis, Terry McGinnis, Steve Oliver , Buddy Dameral. Second Row: Mike McKinney, Jon Schoonover , Steve Kesler, John Satterwhite, 24 FOOTBALL CLOVER HILL SCORES! IVI uch to the surprise of the James River District, the Cavaliers established themselves as worthy contenders in the 1973 football - season. The Cavaliers compiled a 3-7 record and proved that they no longer have the “‘first-year jitters’ and are capable of proudly representing Clover Hill as a key athletic threat in the area. This year’s co-captains, Butch Clarke and Steve Carson, led the squad to their first victory and on to a very impressive season. In the opening game of the season, Mike McKinney and Rudy Brown both ran for touchdowns against a strong Powhatan Lloyd Patron, Marty Johnson, Billy Clark , Frankie Gilliam , John Kesler, Glen Murray , Scott Morgan , Roy Lee’ Dickerson . Third Row: Dan Hubbard’, Butch Clarke , George Sadler , Chip Kesler, Ernie Wheatley , James Claiborne, John Landers , Clay Singleton”, Steve Carson , Jimmy Bass , Harold Greene . Fourth Row: Jimmy Baggerly , Ronnie Osterman, Clayton Mitchell , Jeff Schoonover , Tommy Baggerly . Members of the team that completed the season.

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om ¥ is evident throughout the school year as students participate in a varie- ty of sports ranging from archery, volleyball, bowling, putt-putt to basketball and football. Even during the heat of the battle most Clover Hill students hold an attitude of friend- ly competition. Within these athletic activities the unseen spirit of sportsmanship is present at all times. Sportsmanship is the hidden part of competition which is mental rather than physical, spiritually rewarding rather than just playing for the final scores. The physical aspect is one part of athletics. Sportsman- ship.is the other. It involves being a gracious winner as well as a gracious loser. Sports- manship dictates that one listens attentively to the directions of instructors and coaches and follow. these directions whether you agree with them or.not. It also means accepting decisions by referees and umpires unques- tioningly. Athletes must be opponents, but not.enemies. Clover. Hill’s teams and gym classes display good. sportsmanship, but competition is not hindered. It is tougher than ever. Spirit of Sportsmanship SPIRIT OF SPORTSMANSHIP 23

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football team. This was not enough, however, as Powhatan defeated Clover Hill 36-12. These two key touchdowns foreshadowed the season which was in store for the Cavaliers. The next game proved to be a key defensive battle as the Goochland Bulldogs nipped the Cavaliers 6-0. This game also showed the Cavalier’s strength and hinted that victory was near. Then it happened! On Friday night, September 21, 1973, the Cavaliers were involved in a brutal gridiron battle. They went into the locker room at halftime with a 6-0 lead. The second half was some of the most exciting football that our fans had seen. The Clover Hill defense showed their power as they held Cen- tral of Lunenburg throughout the whole second half and came up with the first Cavalier victory. The next win was a 12-0 victory over Prince Edward. This was a very notable victory as it was the Homecoming Game and it made the spirit of Cavalier first down. two defenders. manages to get off a good punt. George Sadler (right) offensive and defensive tackle. Mike McKinney sweeps around end for a David Wellman (above) puts a move on Under a heavy rush Dickie Cox (left) Clover Hill's first ‘‘real’’ Homecoming all the more enjoyable. The third and final victory was the last game of the season as Clover Hill met Central of Sussex in a very exciting football contest. The Cavaliers won this game by a score of 21-0. This year’s squad was under the direction of Coach Oden- welder and Mr. Brinson, Mr. Salmon, Mr. Hedley, Mr. Carter and Mr. Jenkins, Assistant Coaches. ‘FOOTBALL 25