Haltom High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Haltom City, TX)

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Steve Ybarra, 426, one leading rushers for the JV team, waits to cut up field for a few extra yards in the L. D. Bell game, after a powerful lead block by James Coff- man, 448. of the During the Richland game, Coach Pafford encourages stronger defen- sive play from Mike Baldwin, 972, while Mike Dusak, 051, looks on. SCORES Preseason 2-2 Bell 6-9 Nimitz 2621 Trinity O-14 Sunset 4-443' District 6-0 Burleson 28-G Sam Houston 8-6 Arlington 27-0 Lamar 30-0 Bowie 14-7 Richland 14-7 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL QQ' M ,ms , 'J ' 5 :E 6 fa f -fb inn V :VV V VVg,? W V , , ,,,, X f V , V V: V A ,Z,,,1, f 1 'V I , O If 1, I V1 ' ,K J' I if .. 7 5 I K Q 2 anae :V l Lt - , ,f 'Q f J q -::. fy ff 5 'rf' I h 'V V ff -' I ' ? , , ,ff ' I ' H ' iw: e in l,:l , f f , 2 kii - . irnr v,,, -V , iq , uf, ,Nj 5 AI' j ' ,WV I , A M f 5 ' ,,, , ' , M , is A ' H ' f , yr LH ' A U, ' 4' g ' 'A 3' V V ' E ' nj M' . , f 9 - vvf' - W fl? Q - fl M K A , 'li 1 ,. ' Z H 'f ' A -z, A ..., f H, ..,,. 1 Q V 1.1 M::. ,,: I VE 'G 2 ' V- K , z, sf kn, K ' a f f O 1 , - ' Wg: J ,J f 8 -is, V! I ' Zig: , , ,, 5 ,Ll ' ',., , , I ik ff 5 Q W ' Q ' zz ' a , ' R h 'Z z' ., 9 ' q , G Z ,V I :Ii i ,M, 4,, , X , ,541 ,I V , I ,V , A , F., - I ' - V img ' X , ' U . '- I - 5 wr . , iiia , , 1 , . L. ee aekke R t f 1 1 L it Lk L 'ff' V' wi fn. A Z . 'H I f 'fl' if Y ,, H i , 7 , t ' . - ,, A ,, J I First row: Gary Line, Mercedes Flores, Alan Knapp, Leif Davis, Ricky Beeson, Mike Balderrama, John Smith, P drew Merrick, Kevin Bates. Second row: Mike Kithas, Chris Thompson, Richard Courchesne, Mike Dusak, Ru: Moore, Wes Mincrath, Derek Cox, Mike Galvan, Ricky Hale, Reece Jordan, Kirk Battles - manager. Third r Coach Lowe, Richard Hathcock, Rex Layton, Scott Smith. Jerald Posten, Jeff Hinds, Troy Roden, Trae Fowler, 3 VanSchuyver, Joe Withers, Coach Bishop. Fourth row: Coach Derryberry, Greg Ybarra, Grant Alsup, Rob. Jetzelberger, Cary Rolfing, Randy Gray, Walter Watkins, Chris Coffey, Kenny Singleton. Fifth row: Coach Paffo' Mark Borbolla, James Coffman, Kevin Parr, Jimmy Jackson, Wil Pimental, Blake Constanza, Mike Baldwin, Du ny Ward. 3

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ior Tal Sanders, WI2, attempts to outmaneuver the Rebel defense as or Bobby Gregory, 4'85, makes a tackle. District crushed, reputation built up Out in the eastern corner of Tarrant County, there is a spirit rising that was thought to be long dead, the Star Telegram article began. lt referred, of course, to the winning spirit shown by the varsity team in their defeat over L. D. Bell and Irving Nimitz in the first two games of preseason. The very next week, the team confronted the Trinity Trojans in a major test of strength. Though the results proved disappointing, the Buffs were ready to fight the Dallas Sunset Bisons. Haltom, expected to win, did not lose to the Bisons, but added an equally frustrating tie to the record. With two notable victories over Burleson and Sam Houston, district play started off in much the same way as did preseason. During the third district game, Arlington literally slid past Haltom in the last forty seconds to make a touchdown and alter the outcome of one of the Buffs' best efforts, according to head coach Jerry Sanders. lronically, the field was at its worst that night. The conflict took place on a field that was beneath the dignity of a game that impor- tant, Star Telegram writer Bob Lloyd said. After subsequent losses to Lamar and Bowie, the Buffs were disallusioned one last time in a 21 point loss to Richland. According to Sanders, the varsi- ty played the best games against Bell, Nimitz, and Arlington. They played hard and never gave up during these games, despite the loss against Arl- ington, Sanders said. District coaches honored several Haltom players by naming them to the all-district teams. Seniors Steve Singleton and Jay Mitchell were elected to the first team, while seniors Scott Mc- Crory, Alan Boyer, Waylon Hawkins, and David Thornburg were chosen for the second team. At the football banquet in January, the Hustlin' Buff award was presented to Hawkins and senior Shawn Maynor. Singleton received the best defensive player award and Boyer won the best of- fensive player award. The seniors put forth a great effort this year. They did all the things we fthe coachesl wanted them to do with no hesitation, Sanders remarked. Though the season ended in disappointment, the varsity did accomplish one of their goals. They wanted to improve the im- age of Haltom's football program, and they did just that. I thought this group of guys did a tremendous job in helping Haltom turn the corner. Everyone knew they would have to hustle to beat us. The key is to gain peo- ple's respect, Sanders reflected. I Junior Scott Elles, fl, looks for an opening in the Burleson Elks defense while senior D. D. Lemaster, 332, and Tal Sanders, 412, guard. ii' ' 'fi' Q N 'e H ' V it VV , ,K . A-M, ., LLC 2 E . I in 5 , I Q , L so' ....l .... A scones L lv 5 V A W l g ... fa p b ,'Nf3w-L - .A ,V 5 ' ,rw 'hi' .iii , A t fl , -Af. K KY6 , W ,Q W T957 P ' 3. , - ,, i t Afrrf ,fi . .. , . G . , 5, A TQSEDSO - - . T - -'- . irirer i 'tlllr f 1 B211 9- 7 '-af .rr T r ... ..r. . r T . f r T ' or + ff 'L S-'imffz 2325 i '.-, gg i f .- '--,. ..,,.f' 5 . i'T fg,, .. - 4 i g I I. :VV f xl V i V 1 , I rimfy -2 esssr , .... S ..... rrrr.. . if 4 Sling., 26 6 ,,, g E .., ..,.. .,., , t ,,,. ,v i-N , .,,, ,,,,, N W , ,V , urzeson . -Bias? QL- ' ,iw ii M , Sam!-I-custom 20- 7 ,V in , ,ff fl ' .... fi . eff s , fir r f -B . , Arlington 8-14 i 3'-X ..,. ,il l ill?-fr T W , ' J A 0 . .W J' Lamar 0' 7 A z . 8 ' lt row: Brad Brents, Scott Elles, Steve Shields, Jerrel Maurice, Doug Fowler, Tal Sanders, Paul York, Carman na, Daryl Metts. Second row: Trainer Jessica Tyler, Brian Bannister, Greg Avants, Del Pentecost, Jonathon ner, John Leanord, Allan Boyer, Brian Ballinger, Daren Partridge, David Thomburg, Chris Donavin, Trainer nmy Patrey. Third row: Trainer Kirk Battles, Donald Hawkins, Marty Parker, John Cochran, Steve Thomas, xsel Flick, Ricky Brightwell, Pat Wimmer, Brad Danford, Dan Hatley, Bobby Ryan, Carl Anderson, Coach Jerry nders. Fourth row: Coach George Caddell, Trainer Keith Golden, Charles Garrett, Steve Singleton, Jerry Griffis, :by Gregory, Todd Phelps, Kenneth Phillips, Dana Stroud, Ricky George, Mark Newman, Kevin Reeves, Jay chell, Coach Joe Solley. Fifth row: Coach Carl Copeland, Jimmy Hemandez, Waylon Hawkins, Scott Smith, y Kemp, Danny Pitts, Gary McCarley, Tim Martin, Brian Green, D. D. Lemaster, Scott McCrory, Tom Pantoja, Ich Pat Pruit, Coach John King. VARSITY FOOTBALL

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JV squad eorns first district win Strong defense overcomes inconsistency, small size Averaging close to 20 points per game, the junior varsity Buffs blasted through their ten game season and swept the district championship. The team ac- complished the first JV district win in Haltom history. The overall quickness of the team made defense their strongest point. With the advan- tage of good field position, the defense frequently saved the game. Mike Balderrama, sophomore, commented, 'iWe had two advan- tages over our opponents, ability and desire. The coaches named several outstanding defensive players. Sophomores Mike Dusak, Kevin Bates, Mark Borbolla, Chris Cof- fey, Rusty Moore, Reese Jordan, and Randy Gray comprised this group. i 2 5 in Because of the players' lack of size, the offense proved to be their weakest point. Penalties and in- consistancy could have been the reason for the games they did lose, according to several players. Mercedes Flores, sophomore, said, The penalties in the games we lost were what hurt us most because they really added up, but our team had a lot of ability and a lot of heart. We were able to think quicker and move faster. Seven players were named outstanding on the offensive squad. They were sophomores Troy Roden, Trae Fowler, James Coffman, Greg Ybarra, Richard Courschesne, Chris Thompson, and Jimmy Jackson. Arlington Bowie presented the toughest competition in district play, but with the help of a punt return for a touchdown by Grant Alsup, sophomore, the Buffs managed to pull the game out with a final score of 14-7. Coach John Pafford com- mented, The defense held an up-to-then potent Bowie offense to just 7 points in the game. Bowie was our toughest competition as well as the team we played for district championship. Balderrama said, Coach Paf- ford always told us we made up for our small size because we had such big hearts. The Buffs finished preseason play with a 2-2 record, then cap- tured district play 6-O. Coach Pafford summed up the whole season by saying, ln spite of their small size, determination to win overcame all ad- versities. l WP , .1 ,sw fzi in Q, A .Tw if ,fw , ,. WM . K., is K NN. Coach Patrey, football trainer, checks Rusty Moore, 433, for a con- cussion during the Bowie game. Rusty was able to finish the game. Blake Constanza, 347, moves around a blocker while Kenny Line, 983, and Randy Gray, 045, converge on the ball. Jeff Hinds, '88, and Rusty Moore, '33, take a break while the offense works during the Sam Houston game. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL