Litchfield High School - Wickiup Yearbook (Litchfield Park, AZ)

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if 'mit Burfkfield, left to right: Watt, left half, Stone, right half, Galindo, fullback, Wood, quarter back. Line: Mcglillan, endg Johns, tackleg Shroyer, tackleg Sheppard, guard, Zeigler, centerg Webb, gfuardg Rey- nol s, end. arious Combinations Win . . . A smooth and deceptive backfield running from a box formation that could strike both sides of the line or shift into an unbalanced single wing formation characterized the 1952 Litchfield football team. This strategy gave the Owls versatility as well as a main- enance of strong power plays. The successful execution of any play is largely dependent upon the line also, foi without proper blocking, touchdowns would not be possible. The backfield and line work- ing as a single unit made Litchfieldls victory a reality. The graduating class of l953 takes with it eight members of the football team. TQSQUIVEI., a three-year letterman, was a Very Capable player and was exceptional in safety position on defense. YVA'1 1', with four years of varsity football, was an experienced player and a hard runner and often figured in scoring plays.

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E A C H AFTER- NOON the Owls nimbly s t e p p e d through tires to prepare themselves for quick footwork on the football field. Coaches Are Pleased and Optimistic alluring the summer before football season opened, Mr. VVest and l spent many hours in organizing a style of football to meet the needs of the squad members. XVe knew we would have a limited number of boys, but With careful planning they could be developed into a strong competitor for the Vllest Central title. VVith this in mind, We chose a single Wing type of attack, a shift formation, a new method of signal calling, improved huddling procedure, and a new style of defensive signal calling. l 355 Looking back over our most suc- cessful season, We give credit not only to the boys that lettered but to each member of the team. VVithout the good sportsman- ship, team Work, and the determin- ation to win against strong oppos sition, Litchfield could not have finished in third place. The football team will feel the effects of the graduating seniors, but with the return of experienced players together with promising freshmen, l,.H.S. can surpass this season's i'ecord. -Cozzrfz Koflnnfimz.

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S ig, Q Litchfield Owls Reeo nition lwlCMll,l,.-XN played end well both offensively and defensively. His effectiveness as a pass catcher proved valuable during the season. Siikovick, in tackle position, op- ened many holes in opposing lines throughout the season. He has lettered twice in foot- ball. SHIWPARD, a tough three-year letterman, received the honor of being All-Confeil ence firstestring guard. Un the honorable mention list was end, lQEYNOI,DS, a two-year letterman. BIZ'1 1'ER'l'ON, a blocking back, was an important man for the end sweeps. lVlosi.1zv showed promise as a tackle, but a li 'oken foot early in the year shattered hopes lor him. Him. CRAn'1'RicE was on the second string All-Conference team and Peo VVoon re- ceived honorable mention. M.-xNL'i2i. lliiyiiaivizz, a two-year letterman was il hard-run- ning halfback and an exceptional defensive linebacker. lfllI'ln'fl'E'llf, left to right: Jimenez, left half: Betterton, right half, Crabtree, fullbackg Esquivel, quarter back. I,im', left fo right: Sheppard, endg Barnett, guardg Coor, center, Mosley, guard, Castellow, tackleg Shirley, tackleg Cole, end. ATG