Oneonta High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Oneonta, AL)

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Max Blalock, junior 180 lbs., quarterback Ben Bottcher. senior 176 lbs., center Chad Bottcher, junior 165 lbs., end Jesse Buse. sophomore 135 lbs., end flki Eddie Cornelius, sophomore Neal Cornelius, senior 150 lbs., guard, linebacker 155 lbs., guard the championship this season with a convincing 32-6 trouncing of the Hayden Wildcats in their first game. A two-yard run in the first quarter by Lynn Nolen gave the ' Skins the advantage of the game. About one minute before the half, Lynn Nolen sprinted 33 yards for another touchdown The Redskins led at the half 12-0. In the third quarter Hayden scored its first and only touchdown. But Oneonta retaliated quickly. One play after the Wildcat kickoff. Charles Elliott broke free with a 64-yard TD. At the end of this quarter the score was 18-6. Early in the last quarter Eddie Smith intercepted a Hayden pass. A few plays later they got on the board again when Patrick Fendley ' s run from the three payed off. lulidway in the last period Charles Elliott got his second touchdown on a 16-yard dash, Steve King passed to Steve Johnson to add two additional points. This gave the ' Skins the 32-6 victory. LOCUST FORK The Oneonta Redskins called on winning tradition and pride to outscore Locust Fork 12-9. The Hornets were the first to score; the extra-point attempt was blocked by Steve Johnson as the Hornets were only ahead six points. Before the half, quarterback Steve King completed a pass to senior Charles Elliott, who skirted 81 yards to pay dirt. The extra- point attempt was also missed; the score was now 6-6. The teams fought shoulder to shoulder, until Locust Fork booted a field goal as the third quarter ended. The score stood 9-6 in favor of the Hornets. The ' Skins would not give up hope in scoring again. They marched 73 yards down the field on 15 plays. Backs Lynn Nolen, Patrick Fendley. and Charles Elliott hammered out most of the ground yardage. Two passes from Steve King to Steve Johnson gave them 18 of the yards It was Lynn Nolen who gave the ' Skins the winning points. The PAT was no good; they were now ahead 12-9 and would remain ahead for the rest of the night. Jimmy Nixon ended the threat from the Hornets when he intercepted one of their passes. Later Harold Lunsford assured the ' Skins a more-than-fighting chance with a beautiful 50-yard punt that landed on the Hornet 3-yard line. Locust Fork accepted the 12-9 defeat from Oneonta. THE FOOTBALL TEAM

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WHERE COUNTRY AND CITY MEET We have many traditions set into everyday life at school, and one of success if the story when it comes to athletics. A tradition of winning is hard to come by and even haruer to keep. In sports, to keep on winning you must have good coaches, dedicated play- ers, and enthusiastic fans. We ' ve set a stan- dard that is kept by trying our very best to win but most importantly, by giving it our highest effort. Girls ' athletics have been growing exten- sively over the last decade, and they have become a vital part of school-sponsored athletics. Programs have fostered the atti- tude of opportunity for both sexes. Volley- ball and basketball teams for girls have grown and continued our tradition of suc- cess in athletics. Athletics build character and discipline; besides that they ' re fun. Any competitor could tell you that. Whether it ' s an individual or team endeavor, the end result will hope- fully be victory brought about by work and dedication. CONTENTS Varsity Football 66 Varsity Cheerleaders 72 Junior Football 74 Varsity Basketball 76 Junior Cheerleaders 82 B Team Basketball 84 Ninth Grade Basketball 86 Eighth Grade Basketball 87 Baseball Team 88 Track Team 90 Tennis Team 92 Girls Basketball 94 Girls Volleyball 96 Elementary Sports 98 APPARENTLY ALONE ON the field. Tight-End Steve Johnson prepares to make a catch in perfect form. Sports 6S

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redskins ■Thomas Crutch, junior Demetrius Deavers, sophomore 170 lbs., end 140 lbs., end Marshall Deavers. sophomore Brian Dockins, junior 160 lbs., tackle 180 lbs., tackle, linebacker Manuel Dover, junior 170 lbs., tackle Charles Elliott, senior 145 lbs., flanker EVERYONE WANTS TO BEAT Varsity Football 67