Kickapoo High School - Legend Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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94 f Baseball VARSITY BASEBALL KHS Opponent 20 Glendale 4 4 Clever 7 4 Lebanon 3 0 Parkwood 13 1 1 Republic 6 6 Neosho 3 6 Sedalia 7 4 Hillcrest 15 1 1 Parkview 1 8 Memorial 9 10 Bolivar 0 10 Central 7 2 Memorial 10 4 Republic 9 7 Clever 8 8 Webb City 10 4 Glendale 8 1 7 Parkview 4 10 Central 0 4 Hillcrest 2 Districts 4 Hillcrest 1 4 Parkview 1 2 Glendale 1 2 Neosho 3 Swingin' at It Winning districts is something the players have always wanted, Coach Neil Pittman stated. The team accomplished it this year for the first time in Kickapoo history. The Chiefs had the pleasure of using their own field for two years now, and some new improvements were put in. Dugouts were built, and a new scoreboard was installed. Coach Pittman is losing six seniors of the 16 players that lettered, but he said, We have an outstanding group of sophomores and juniors which will give us a solid base to continue our winn- ing next year. The Chiefs finished 13- 11 overall and 4-5 in the conference, but they won Principal Bud Greve threw out the first pitch of the season, while pitcher Doug Stockhom watches intently. the games that counted. My favorite game was when we played Glendale. I loved beating them 20-4, junior Paul Green commented. Many of the players received honors. Sophomore pitcher Doug Stockhom was awarded lst team all conference honors. Doug's finest achievement was his no- hitter against Bolivar. Senior Gary Carter receiv- ed 1st team honors also. Second team all con- ference honors were received by junior Ron Cot- tle and Senior Dean Groover. At third base senior Jim Maynard receiv- ed honorable mention. Gary Barns, Brent Elmer and Jeff Curry are busy watching the Bleacher Creatures instead of the game. ..,,, .. f '- fa fp f ' 'f ff - -' 0-12 we ii- -4 - f, f .f .f. , . ,,. . . I fa wwf: W' ,VfWfWXWfWA ., ,wmv ,101