Lake Braddock Secondary School - Lair Yearbook (Burke, VA)

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Opening the season with an ex- iting 12-10 victory over Jefferson, the Varsity Football team proved that they could be winners in a ear of transition. Playing in the tough Northern District, the Bruins tied a tough T.C. squad 10-10 in t ne of the team’s best games. gainst non-league teams, the 3ruins proved to be more than a natch, picking up victories over Stuart 27-7 and Groveton 28-6. failback Chip Rives, who gained over a 1,000 yards rushing, and Jules Clifford, an all-district back, led the Bruin offense. All-region safety Jamie Shepherd and Scott Smith, a second team all-disrict linebacker, anchored the defense. Looking back on the season, Coach Clark stated,“I came here with the other coaches hoping to give the school a better feeling about football and I think we suc- ceeded.” A Good Feeling Jamie Shephard kicks off to open the half against Jefferson. Stretching tor the goal line, Jules Clifford strains for six points. Bob Shircliff cuts around a T.C. defender for extra yardage. Sports 301

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Leanord Pinkney calls the signals tor the Bruin Offense. As the offensive line fires off the ball, Jamie Shephard turns to hanc the ball off. Linebacker Mike Mendez takes down a T.C. back during that gam which ended in a ten to ten tie. VARSITY FOOTBALL: Joe Angulo, Preston Barger, Doug Basse, Pat Basse, Shawn Bevan, Kevin Burtnett, Jeff Buser, Kevin Cecil, Todd Cecil. Mike Chakeris, Jules Clif- ford, Scott Connor, John Coughlin, Steve Denney, Jeff Edwards. Jeff Ford, Mike Ford, George Frangulle, Mike Hanson. Andy Kenintz, Denis Kiely, Rich Helmuth, Pete Knight. Mark Lang, Chip Lauria. George Lesavage. Mike Lesavage, Steve Maxwell, John McSweeny, Mike Mendez, Todd Nin- nemann, C. D. Ogren, Creston Owen, Greg Palmer, Leanord Pinkney, Eric Pollard, Larry Pullen, Robert Ray, Rich Reid, Chip Rives. Jake Robinson, Pat Ryan. Mike San- tavicca. Jamie Shepherd, Bob Shircliff, Scott Smith, Dave Standridge, John Stearns, Jose Vina. Tighe Walker. HEAD- COACH: Joe Clarke. 300 Pre-flight Training

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Pure Class With a fantastic season, the J.V. Football Team won five of their eight games. Early in the season, using teamwork, determination, and sweat, they rocketed their way to a 20-0 win over Robinson. The Bruin's outstanding record peaked in mid-season with four shut-outs going to the J.V. team. Coach Kidd remarked, The young men displayed nothing but class on am off the field. The school should b proud of the team’s ac complishments. Even after tw crushing defeats by Woodson am West Springfield at the end of th season, the J.V. Football Tean finished the same way they hat played all the way through...witl class. Chip Koscielniak is brought down by two Oakton players. Getting up after a play. Mike Elsberg heads towards the huddle. Before battling Woodson. Terry Luce practices his kick at tf of the game. 302 Pre-flight Training