Mauldin High School - Reflections Yearbook (Mauldin, SC)

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Jeff Tomlinson and Joe Ross rush to the Mavericks' aid in this battle with the Hillcrest Rams. iPhoto by David Berggrenl The most outstanding moment of the season, recalled Senior quarterback Lee Lester, was beating Hillcrest 10-7. We practiced hard, played hard, and tried to do what the coaches said. Just like magic, it all came together and gave us the confidence to be the team we could be. Renewed with this sense of confidence and pride, the team went on to beat Pickens, Wade Hampton, and Easley. The biggest thrill of the season came, however, when just the right teams won and just the right teams lost, and Mauldin found itself in a playoff spot. We may have started off slow, claimed Junior running back Sammy Dixon, But we got it together the second half of the season and surprised some people, especially the Piedmont Picker! Despite a disappointing loss to Byrnes in the playoff game, Mauldin could hold their heads high with pride. No other team could boast of the media coverage, community support, and overall feeling of accomplishment Mauldin had. About half way through the season, I noticed the seniors assuming leadership among the team, Coach Hopkins recalled. Their maturity and attitudes were good examples for the team to follow. I also noticed that we had become more of a team. We knew what it took to win, and we did our best to defeat our opponents, whatever the odds. Shannon McGlade i-1' Eager Mavericks look on in hope of yet another victory for Mauldin. iPhoto by David Berggrcnj F lfootb ill l I 3

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'Tough Season Stiff Competition Discourages JV Players I believe that our team was better than our record showed , said Raymond Whittney, a junior varsity linebacker. The JV team finished up their season with a 2-8 record. The two teams that the JV Mavericks defeated were Eastside and Pickens. Most any JV football player will agree that their first victory against Eastside was by far their best game. They started off the game with a good attitude which was difficult since their starting quarterback had been replaced by Reggie Goldsmith. Another thing the Mavericks had going against them was their three game losing streak. Once the JV team took control, they managed to pull away from Eastside and led at halftime 17-3. The second half did not involve any scoring, but they held their lead for a dominating win over Eastside. Although their record didn't show it, the JV Mavericks worked long hard hours to pull together as a team. Gary Arnold Go! Johnny Go! John Garlington makes a Smash! John Gafllngion gains a few Yards gain against thc Gaffney defense. iPhoto by against the Gaffney defense- ipnnto by Vardrey Freemanj Vafdfey Freemanl ll4jJV Football