Lexington High School - Cats Paw Yearbook (Lexington, SC)

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"dn-, Taking a well deserved rest, Jimmy Bass watches intently from the sidelines as the defense 'does its thing' on the field. Linebacker Tommy Mathias intercepts a Cardinal Newman pass while the intended receiver attempts to tackle him. 20-Football Explosive 'Cots' Defeat lrmo In Upset Victory Suffering a 3-0 defeat by Batesburg-Leesville in Lexington County's first Sportsarama, the Wildcats embarked on their regular season which yielded a record of 7-3 Wildcat Hollow provided the scene for the Wildcat's blast against Cardinal Newman 70-62 Halfback Jimmy Bax and halfback Pat Davis led the offense with three touch- downs each,' Tommy Mathias keyed the defense with two interceptions. ln the first game away from home, Lexington dumped Traveler's Rest 34-0 Due to the effective defensive plays, the opposing offense was held to six first downs and 66 yards rushing. Odie Hawl was the highlight offen- sively,' he completed 11 out of 13 pass attempts for 186 yards. Returning home for the third game, the Cats handed Andrew Jackson a 22-6 loss. However, four Wildcat turnovers failed to change the gameis outcome. Third-ranked lrmo rolled into town with three victories against 4-AAAA Conference schools tucked under their helmets. Pre- pared mentally and physically to meet them, Uwe VWldcat defense allowed only one touchdown in the first half, which was scored with only 51 seconds remaining Dur- ing the last minute of the third quarter, Lexington's Jimmy Bass plunged into the end zone,' Mackie Bedenbaugh added the PA T, mak- ing the score 7-Z ln the fourth period Bedenbaugh missed an attempted field goal,' but Darrell Sharpe recovered an lrmo fumble, thus allowing Lexington another field goal attempt. This time the ball split the uprights and Lexing- ton hung on for a 10-7 upset victory. ln --t "ar- N . ' 14" " e .- M., B -. as ,.. If-s-, Hp. , , X, mi., Elegy .Z ff. .mil 4 vs in .1 e F fQ'siprtm':

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I V Nerves, New ldeos Evinced of Homecoming Novel ideas became reality at the 7972 Homecoming Festivities. Prior to the game in which Lexing- ton was defeated by Thurmond 21-20, thirteen contestants and their sponsors-senior football players-were chauffeured around the football field, riding atop con- vertibles. After being escorted onto the field by the fathers of the sponsors to the pep band's rendition of 'For All We Know'at half time, the con- testants eagerly awaited the results of the secret balloting held earlier that day. Hearts fluttered as the voice of Chuck Sightler erupted from the loud speaker, breaking the silence of the hushed crowd with the announcement of the winner. The beaming Homecoming Oueen of 7972-Luan Miller-and her maid of honor-Joy Holman-were then crowned and given a congratulatory kiss by Lou Lang Joy Holman, Maid of Honor, is pre- sented to and well-received by her supporters at the Thurmond game. Homecoming Queen contestants are Janet Poole, Joann Leaphart, Robin Crawford, Audrey Buchanan, Delores Wingard, Christy Clemenz, Carla Aull, Kathy Mims, Susan Paul, Cindy Craven, Joy Holman, Sheila Bailey, Luan Miller, and Cindy Cromer. Homecoming- 1.9

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