Santa Cruz Valley High School - Whirlwind Yearbook (Eloy, AZ)

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Llndefeated Teams S.C.-FLOWING WELLS Eloy was handed its second loss of the season as the Flowing Wells Caballeros defeated them by a score of 12-7. The Cabs scored the winning touchdown on a 641 yard pass play with three minutes left on the clock. Martan, Jackson and Chesley showed outstanding de- fensive play. Tom Steen gets set to make tackle in Flowing Wells game. Ernie Hernandez U25 comes in to help. Frank Awbrey C84-J. S.C.-NOGALES Completely dominating play throughout the game the Devils shut out the Nogales Apaches by a score of 20- 0. The Devils managed only one score in the lst half, but came back with touchdowns in the 3rd and 41th quarters. Making his debut on the Varsity squad, Ben Malone supplied the final tally for the Devils. Safford completes pass, but Carlos Coronado C105 is on the prowl. S.C.-COOLIDGE ln a tremendous display of determination and spirit, the Dust Devils knocked Coolidge from the ranks of the unbeaten in a Homecoming battle, on the S.C. field, The 13-7 upset of the mighty bears came as a pleasant surprise to Santa Cruz fans. T.D.'s were made by Ran- kin and Hampton. Ben Malone i241 carries ball against Safford in playoff. S.C.-SUPERIOR Led by the fine running of tailback Les Rankin, the Dust Devils posted their first win of the season by rolling over the Superior Panthers 21-6. S.C. completely dominated the game until the few minutes when the Panthers posted their only score.. Eloy's defense held Superior to 31 yards on the ground. Les Rankin f28J scores one of three T.D.'s against Superior in the first conference game.

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S.C. Crushes Three S.C.--CANYON DEL ORO The Dust Devils, going into the season unprepared, handed their season opener to Canyon del Oro by a score of 12-7. SC. was plagued by six fumbles and in- juries to two of their starting line-up. Although Eloy held the edge in total yardage, they weren't ready for the Dorados. Dean Hampton scored the lone S.C. touch- down. Dean Hampton 1253 makes gain while J. T. Burchett G41 blocks in playoff game with Safford. S.C.--GLOBE Santa Cruz downed the Globe Tigers to win their first conference game of the season 15-7. The Tigers scored the first touchdown, but from there, it was Devils all the way. The Devils first score came on a safety when Globe's quarterback was tackled in his own end-zone. One out of 2 extra point efforts by Jackson was good. Robert Burchett i301 carries ball against Ajo in season finale. Cary Kinne KSOJ, Rufino Sauceda f62J, Sal Gandara C85J, David Holmes C78J. S.C.-AJO The Dust Devils, behind the strong passing arm of J. T. Burchett, stormed to a brilliant 33-14 win over the previously undefeated Ajo Raiders. Burchett connected- for 200 aerial yards and 4 touchdowns. The Raiders passing attack was completely stymied by the tough Eloy defense. The Eloy-Ajo game decided the winner of the Ill A Division. Head-on tackle by Tom Steen stops Safford ball carrier for no gain. Frank Awbrey 1845, Alan Chesley f66D, Rudell Walker f8lJ, Albert Jackson f32J, Ernie Hernandez C12J. S.C.-WILCOX After getting off to a slow start, the Dust Devils de- feated the Wilcox Cowboys in a non-conference battle at Wilcox. Rankin and Jackson tallied the 2 scores for Santa Cruz. The Devil offense rolled up nearly 300 yards, but sustained drives only in the 2nd and 41th periods. Ben Malone i241 fights for extra yards against Safford with the help of Robert Burchett C303 and Sal Candara C85J. 7.7 77

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Determined J. . Tackle 4 5 Season FRONT ROW Art Rosales Richard Davis, Harvey Davlson Carlos Rosales Kenneth Long Chuck Wright .lerry Smlth Neil Walker Mark Shuler SECOND ROW: Coach Honsinger Robert Blnkley Mike Smith Fernando Castillo Mike Holmes Arthur Legate Larry Cox Tony Esparza Don Fetty, Manager. THIRD ROW .llm Baker Mlke Wagner Kenny Byrd Larry Shorty Davld Roueche Ph1l1p Thompson Gus Moran, Patrick Arredondo SEASON S RECORD Opponents Canyon del Oro San Manuel Coolidge Miami Ajo Globe Marana Flowing Wells Coolidge Wms 4 Losses 5