Sylvan Hills High School - Bruin Yearbook (Sherwood, AR)

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THE BRUI CR BOY I P IN KKMN — Senior i,fn .«It- rv| m after reroSWihg •• hiinhlP .igamst J.ukvin Photo l rkjnvi'( The following poem was written by Coach Louis Nalley who often wrote and read original poems at pep rallies during the season. The yearbook staff asked him to write a poem summing up the year. In August the Bears united with one goal in mind. To be the best team this state would find. The struggle would start with sweat and bruises. There was no room on this team for one who loses. The season opener brought in a worthy team. .And a one point spread started the dream. The Red Devils fought as hard as they could. But the fact remains, they just weren't as good. The next week the Bears hit the road. And played a team dressed in black and gold. The Bears did it all; they even blocked a kick. But most of all they were passing some licks. Conway was the third team the Bears would face; Neither a win or a loss would affect the conference race. So to keep the fans on the edge of their seats. The Bears thought a tie would be hard to l eat. No love was lost when we played Northeast. When the Bears got rolling, they had a feast. Twenty-one to six was the final score. .And when the Chargers left, they didn't want any more. Mills sure looked pretty, dressed in gold and green. .And I have to admit, they had a pretty good team. We had to stop a late fourth quarter drive. So that the hopes of a perfect season would stay alive. The next week the Bears got to play on the turf. And the Rockets must have used a ball made out of nurf. I don’t believe Catholic did anything right. They were surely no challenge for the Bears that night. The Panthers rolled in from Upset City. .And when injuries hit the Bears, Benton took no pity. The Panthers kept hitting, harder and harder. So we lined up and kicked a 3 yarder. A win over Hot Springs would assure a conference tic. So the Bears got cranked up and started to fly. I’ll l et the folks from Spa City wonder to this day. If that wasn't the Dallas Cowboys they played. Helena had talent and speed to burn. But there were a few things they had to learn. You don’t roll into the Him on Friday night. Unless you’re ready to put up a fight. Then Texarkana, with all its tradition and flair. Found out they couldn't run, so they went to the air. The l»all was wet. and the field was like mush. And the Bears added a victory using a strong rush. The play-offs started, and Helena learned a lesson, .As the Bears mixed up their plays and kept them guessing. With passes, screens and running the veer. The Bears became the team to fear. Then when the final game rolled around. The Bean and the Bulldogs met in a neutral town. The championship of the state, to he settled once and for all. .And one of these great teams would have to fall. I think you know the rest of the story. How Sylvan Hills ended with all the glory. I'm sure you II agree that the feeling is great. Having gone to the school that won the state. Coach Louis Salley Footboll 127

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Playoff Games Leave Bears Undefeated Texarkana West Helena Springdale The Bean topped the Texarkana Razorbacks for the first time 17-0 to end the regular season undefeated. In the first quarter, the Bears took advantage of a fumble by the hoes on the 24 yard line, to give Senior Bandy Mind- man all he needed for the touchdown. An extra point was up and gpod. Tracy Brown kicked again for a 30 yard field goal leaving the Bears 10-0 at the half. The fans sat through a wet halftime to find the bears performance still good even though the field was wet. Hindman passed complete in a fourth quarter drive to Junior Joey Mayo for the final touchdown of the game. A perfect PAT left the game at 17-0. West Helena Some believed that the Cougars would be ready for the Bears, but that wasn't so as Mark Cleve- land. senior fullback rushed 136 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Bears to a 41-0 win over West Helena. Randy Hindman started the fireworks as he went 24 yards for the first score of the night. Tracy Brown kicked it good to make the score 7-0 on a drive that covered80 yards in six plays. After a 9-yard punt by the Cougars, Hindman passed to Mark Daniclowich, Senior tight end for a 20 yard touchdown. Cougar halfback Emos Jack- son. fumbled twice, the first was recovered by Senior, Jeff Wade, and several plays later. Jeff Honorable recovered at the Cougar 43. Mark Cleveland scored the next two times with Tracy Brown adding a point both times. At the halftime the score stood at 28-0. Mark Pena ended a drive with a 10 yard run. and Brown converted the PAT. Junior James Scott then took over the quarterback postilion and in the final quarter scored with a five yard rush. HUT — The Bears offense live up to play against the Texarkana Razor backs SNAP — Mark Pena (24) gets the ball from quarterback Randy Hindman, against Springdale. Photo by Arkansas Gazette Some believed that the Cougars would be ready for the Bears, but that wasn't so as Mark Cleveland, senior full- back rushed 138 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Bears to a 41-0 win over West Helena. Randy Hindman started the fireworks as he went 24 yards for the first score of the night. Tracy Brown kicked it good to make the score 7-0 on a drive that covered 80 yards in six plays. After a 9 yard punt by the Cougars, Hindman passed to Mark Daniclowich, Senior tight end for a 20 yard touch- down. Cougar halfback Emos Jackson, fumbled twice, the first was recovered by Senior. Jeff Wade, and several plays later. Jeff Honorable recovered at the Cougar 43. Mark Cleveland scored the next two times with Tracy Brown adding a point both times. At the halftime the score stood at 284). Mark Pena ended a drive with a 10 yard run. and Brown converted the PAT. Junior James Scott then took over the quarterback postilion and in the final quarter scored with a five yard tush. The Bear Boosters traveled to a neutral ground at Bai- ley Field in Russelville. to watch the Bears capture the AAAAA State Crown. The game progressed slowly to end in an exciting 24-0 score. Tracy Brown started the score rolling when he kicked a 25-yard field goal. Senior fullback Stark Pena ran two yards for the first touchdown of the evening. The Bears covered 81 yards in four plays to leave Pena traveling seven yards for his second touchdown of the night. With Tracy Brown's assistance, the game was left at 17-0 during the half. Springdale started passing but Mark Dawson inter- cepted Quartcrlsack JarTcll Williams to end what could have been a Bulldog Touchdown. The Bulldogs intercepted Randy Hindman, and on their second down Yost, tumbled on tbe Bears 18. Junior linebacker. Cary Stroud came from his position to pick up the ball, and ran untouched 52 yards for the third touch- down of the play-off. Tracy Brown again proved accurate and ended what be bad begun. 24-0.

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B-Ball Team Determined to Do Better If a person could describe the game basketball in one word, how would he describe it? Junior Todd Landers says fun” and sophomore Mike Harper says “fulfilling.” “It was the best feeling we have had all year,” exclaimed Mike, after the team’s first win over Catholic High. He said, “It took determination and hard work. Next year will be a good year.” Todd felt that this win could give the team confidence in going into next year’s season. Darrell Simpson said, Even though we lost most of our games, we had a great time during the season.” The boys’ basketball team had a losing streak this year, but as teacher Rick Fincher says, “The truest test of courage is to be able to lose without losing heart.” S«nior Players: David Steele, Mike Collins, Robert Wilcoxcn. Jeff Honorable. First row: Phillmore Tavorn, Jim Esch, Landers, Jimmy Barnard, Foster Thames. Dan-ell Simpson, Robert Wilcoxen. Gl Frank Koxmack, Rodney Bennett, Carl Second row — Coach Danny Thomas. Perciful, Andy Haskell, Jeff Honorab Shells, Don Brown, Randy Ward, Todd David Steele. Mike Harper. Mike Collins, Luther Watson. Coach Danny Myatt.