Midfield High School - Reflections Yearbook (Midfield, AL)

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Pates Make It Seven Straight Led by Ron Coleman’s running and passing, our Pates whirled by the Tarrant Wildcats. The first score came on a one yard dive by Charlie Boren. Then with time running into the half, the Pates drove 76 yards, capped by a Ron Coleman T.D. Early in the 4th quarter, Tarrant scored. The Pates came back on a 60-yard drive for a game-clinching score, a David Powell T.D. from Coleman. 66 First downs ushing Pat si

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Indians Prove Nothing Against Powerful Pates Midfield P. Valley First downs 9 2 Rushing 161 117 Passing 123 0 P. Avg. ACT 10-5-0 9-0-2 P. Aug. 30 33 In the sixth outing of the season. Midfield hosted the Pinson Valley Indians and came away with a well-deserved victory, 21-0. Scores were made by Ronald Coleman. Andy Johnson. and Tim Cole. The defense recorded their second straight shut out while holding the Indians to only two first downs and 117 total yards. The entire secondary played an outstanding game and did not allow a pass completion. 63

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Game 8 of the season was the traditional rivalry with Fair-field. The spirit and enthusiasm was as never before in Patriot Country. Both teams brought perfect area records into the game, and the winner would go away with a state playoff berth. From the opening kickoff to the end of the first half, Fairfield seemed to be the dominant force on the field, leading 20-7 at halftime. Midfield showed in the second half that it was a team with class and pride. The Patriot offense got untracked in the second half to score two T.D.'s, while amassing over 300 yards passing. Valiant efforts fell short as time ran out. Midfield behind 28-19. Playoff Hop es End 67