Pulaski Academy - Bruin Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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Highlights and Heartbreaks Playing on a winning team was the highlight of the year for thejunior Bruins, who posted a 5-2 winning record for the first time in several years. For the first time, the freshmen were required to practice with the seniors, and they began preparation for their season by going through two-a-days with the senior Bruins. We gained a lot of valuable experience by practicing with the senior Bruins, said Jason Leavitt, freshman quarterback. With the largest ninth grade class ever at P.A., the football team had I3 freshmen to provide leadership. We were solid overall with no weak spots even though we were somewhat inexperienced, said Coach Gary Shoptaw. The Bruins opened their season with a 21-0 win over Vilonia, but the next two weeks proved to be tough as they lost to Woodlawn, 12-6, and Hazen, 20-14. At mid-season, they decided it was time to get their act together again and finished the season with four consecutive victories. The highlight for me was ,going to Harding and beating them in the rain and ending up with a winning record, said Scott Dabbs, freshman tailback. By the end of the season their confidence level was up, and they were playing well enough to beat anyone on the schedule, Shoptaw said. Super sack. Teaming up, Scott Dabbs and Bruce Granger take down a CAC ball carrier behind the line. The sack foreshadowed a 24-0 victory for the Bruins. Junior High Football Bruins Opponent 21 Vilonia 0 6 Woodlawn 12 14 Hazen 20 I6 Glen Rose 0 24 CAC 0 28 Mayflower 0 I6 Harding 6 Season Record: 5-2 Going down. Scott Dabbs is stopped by Vilonia as five defensive men swarm him while the rest of the Bruins watch. The Bruins beat Vilonia 21-0 in their season opener at home. 701 Spons Junior High Football: lfront rowl Tuck Butler. Trey Waller. Blaine Munsey. Mike Compton, Sam Gulley. Jake Lasiter. 12nd row! Kurt Holton. Ro Anthony. Mike Outlaw. Johnny Fogleman. Stexen Niswanger. Arthur Williamson. Rodney Abston. Richard Smith. Mitchell Massey. Jerry Jones. Brian Landers. 13rd rowj Coach Gary Shoptaw. Brian Swink. Jimmy Mulhollan, Rick Dowda. Forrest Shirkcy. Mitchell Reed. Larry Williams. Scan Selby. David Oshourn. Coach George Loss. 14th rowy l.cs Lewis, Kris Gillian, Chris McDonough. Tom Ryan. Bruce Granger, Jason Leavitt. Mark Pace. John Clayton. John Wright. tback rowj Lundy Colvert. Fletcher Clement. Aaron Maunc. Roh Dickins. Hank Pfeifer. Scott Dabbs. Byron Brooks. Michael Walker. William Clark. 1

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