Colonial Heights High School - Omnibus Yearbook (Colonial Heights, VA)

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Looking up field, Gippy Belcher returns the kick-off for a successful goin. Varsity Football: Front row: David Krupp, Gary Farley, Chris Talbott, Wally Anderson, Jack McCarter, Jon Outlaw, Danny Fisher, Joe Herbal, Keith Gates, Keith Wilkinson. Second row: George Perkinson, Johnnie Wells, Bart Howerton, Mark Bowles, Kenny Stevens, Beri Davin, Gippy Belcher, Emia Rosh, Clarence Faber. Third row: Joey Greene, Richard Broaddus, Eric Barnes, Paul McManus, Bobby Hurd, Jimmy Jordon, Bryan Small, Linwood Moore, Donnie Belcher. Fourth row: Jack Hodge, manager, Ralph Moore, Barry Barlow, Tom Cummings, Mike Cleary, Scott Willingham, David Suda, Mike Griffith, Milne Hopson. 84 Varsity Football

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ffense generates three straight wins ith an opening win against Matoaca, the Ionials began their season with fresh in- irations. This marked the first victory against toaca in three straight seasons. David pp and Jack McCarter deserve credit for e blocking which allowed Gippy Belcher to ak Matoaca's line and score. Entering into ir first district conflict, the Colonials post- ned the game because of rain. They played the game on Saturday. This proved another victory for the Colonials. Taking advantage of Lancer turnovers, the Colonials threatened and scored on the Lancer defense. Proceeding to the next game with two victories over scoreless opponents under their belt, the Colonials rallied to a third victory. This put them in a first place tie in the Central District. i 4 i 4 4 i T. On the sideline, Coach Tyler looks at the play in process. 2. Catching the pass, Ernie Rash jumps into the air.