George Washington High School - Patriot Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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Proving its effectiveness, C-W's offensive line moves in on the opponent's Surging forth, David Hawkins builds momentum defense to hold 'em back. to outrun his pursuers. Even with the numerous defensive players, Dunbar fails to block a Patriot touchdown. Stamina 80

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I , Q ' W. -V ' V he .. Players are: Front Row: David Rhoade, Tony Means, James Branch, Ronald Martin, Rick Weidman, Bill Bradberry, Eddie Wright, Coach Devol, and Coach Aldridge. Second Row: jim Richardson, Jeff Ray, Bill Leishman, Jim DeVere, Ted Wil- liams, Scott Wilcher, Frank Estes, Chuck Mooney, Phil Oblinger, Bill Williams, Nick Sticklen, Perry DeBord, Monty Warner, Bruce Gresham, Jamie Adkins, and john Graff. Third Row: Coach Edwards, Scott Hudnall, jack Totten, Terry Pennington, Bob Orders, Bill Caldwell, Tom Ryan, Bill Lacey, Kevin Zamelia, David Hawkins, Joe Hobbs, Don Miller, ,Steve Cook, Scott Gladwell, Keith Walder, and Mike Davis. Fourth Row: Coach Folden, Kent Woodruff, Tim Krisher, Robert Logston, Ford Francis, Mark Shanklin, Tim Wilcox, Scott Long, G.E. Guinther, Allan Mendeloff, Richard Carnes, Jim Graff, David Smith, Kim Woodruff, and Coach Mullins. Running alone towards the 30-yard line, Perry DeBord prepares to catch the pill . pponent Sissonville ..... Charleston .......... South Charleston .... . East Bank ............ Point Pleasant ..... Dunbar ........... Dupont ..... N1tIO ................... . G.W. UH.0-19 .H.26-24 .n.14-26 .HH3-O an 30-44 HU.7-16 .H.37-22 .U.14-21 Herbert Hoover .... .... 4 2-22 Stonewall .......... .H.30-34 Stamina! 79

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The Bulldog fails in making much rushing yardage against Monster Man , jamie Adkins. Amid the rain and mud, Patriot Don Miller manages to tackle a tough Pioneer. The Patriot offense added a new dimension to its 'tactics this season. The superb passing game was complimented by an awesome running attack which doubled GW's scoring threat. Fleet- foofed Bruce Gresham and Scott Wilcher rushed for a total or 1, O44 yards for the Patriots. GW's air attack compiled nine touchdown passes to lead the Conference. Much praise for the fine display of passing can be credited to the front offensive line, especially Phil Oblinger and Tom Ryan, who successfully contained the opponents' defense. In each of the four defeats, the winning team was decided in the last minutes of the fourth, quarter. The victories against South Charleston and Stonewall jackson proved to be the most sensational wins for the Patriots. Fired up over S. C. 's display of graffitti on G. W. 's campus, the Patriots rallied to a 26-14 win over the Black Eagles. Underdogs against highly rated Stone- wall, the Patriots reversed predictions by beating S. I. 34-30. This year'svarsity was, in the Words of Coach Edwards, The greatest team G. W. 's ever had. Phil Oblinger leads the Patriot herd back to the line of scrimmage. Stamina 81