East Noble High School - Legend Yearbook (Kendallville, IN)

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[ Defensive tackle Lyman Holbrook checks a Concordia only 12 points the second half of the season, the Knight ' s halfback for a small gain. East Noble bowed to the Cadets defensive unit proved a major factor in capturing their first 27 — 6 at Zollner Stadium during a conference tilt. Yielding conference title. knights improve gridiron statistics Opponents We They Bluffton 27 13 Nappanee 6 Garrett 38 12 Concordia 6 27 Columbia City 14 35 Eastside 40 Bellmont 46 6 Angola 9 DeKalb 19 6 South Adams 7 1966 1967 First Downs 57 156 Passes Attempted 84 108 Passes Completed 26 39 Pass we Intercepted 4 11 Passing Yardage 432 806 Rushing Plays 266 461 Rushing Yardage 607 1997 Total Yardage 1039 2803 Punts — Averages — 52-27.5 30-29.6 Yardage 1429 yds. 888 yds. Fumbles 21 18 Fumbles Lost 12 10 Yards Penalized 344 564

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in second year Champs! Champs! This was the chant East Noble students were yelling throughout the football campaign this season. Not since a decade ago had a Kendallville or East Noble football team won the conference title and never in the history of Kendallville had a team com- piled a record equivalent to that of this year ' s powerful Knight Squad. With an overall record of eight wins and two losses, the Knights displayed spirit, desire, and ability in overcoming 21 consecutive losses from two previous years of action. This year ' s team was tabbed as the team to beat in the con- ference race. After splitting its first four starts it finished the season with six straight victories and the NEIAC crown. Many were cited for their outstanding per- formances during the season. Tackle Tom Green and halfback Gary Thrapp were named to the All-NEIAC First Team. Thrapp was also named to the UPI All-State Second Team as a halfback. Also, quarterback Stan Fraze, full- back Dude Holbrook, and center Frank Molar- gik were named to All-conference Third Team. Those who received Honorable Mention were Brad Baker, Gary Housholder, and sophomore Scott Abbs. Wes Herczeg, East Noble ' s powerful defensive end, throws a Columbia City opponent for a sizable loss. IK f Huddling up for a pep talk just before the kick-off of the Garrett contest proved motivating as the Knights trounced their rivals 38— 12. Halfback Gary Thrapp is finally pulled down after several attempts by the tough Concordia defense.

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squires hit .500 mark during season The outlook for the 1968 football campaign is optimistic. Although the varsity was hit hard by graduation, the junior varsity boasted many fine players with the type of burning desire that is needed to continue winning football. The Squires were constantly victim of Coach Casey ' s drafting techniques as this often upset team balance and harmony. The Squires completed their 1967 campaign with a .500 mark. Among their accomplishments were downing Angola, Garrett, and West Noble ' s varsity squad. Sophomore Scott Abbs received Honorable Mention as a lineman and saw both varsity and junior varsity action. Terry Frick pulls down a West Noble ball carrier during a junior varsity game on Guymon Field. The Squires dis- played great potential and promise in whipping the Charger squad 13 — 6. Head Coach Casey, teamed with assistant coaches Fred Brokaw and Myron Dickerson, combined their talents to produce an outstanding football season. Finally overcoming asperity, Coach Casey completed his third season as head gridder with an NEIAC championship. Halfback Gary Spidel fumbles the pigskin as he is pulled down during a junior varsity game with DeKalb The Squires met defeat 20 — 14, however, only in the remaining few moments, as another such fumble diminished all hopes of victory.