Union High School - Redskin Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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18 Varsity Football

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FALL Section Editor: Michaele O ' Neill Staff: Missv Cain. Pam Carr, Steve EUig, Ton Morano. Michelle Xorvel

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Masters of the Game There Is No Substitute The hitting of pads, the gtinding of teeth, and the sweating of bodies began long before the actual football season. These grueling prac- tices are fondly known as 2-a-days. But the vigorous workouts in the sweltering August heat turned out to be worth it all. The Renegades rolled over the Hornets of Washington to win their first ever All City Ti- tle. Winning the prestigious preseason tourna- ment left the Renegades hungry for more. They got it. Shutting out Jenks 17-0 was the highlight of this explosive 9-1 season. By the end of September the whispering chant of Take State could be heard all over campus. By October, it was a roar. The team opened the playoffs by defeating Rogers. The Renegades climbed the ladder to reach the semi-finals, the Final Four of high school 5A football. What a match up this would be! The Renegades were scheduled to play their old nemesis, the Washington Hornets. Both teams had been number 1 and 2 in the rankings all year. It may have been only a semifinal game; but to Tulsa fans, this one was for the championship. Spirit was high all week. At the pep assembly before the game, Mr. Irvin made a rousing speech. He said If you want to get it, you ' ve got to want it. The Renegades wanted it, but the excellent Hornet offense proved to be unstoppable. When it was over, although the Renegades Opposite) Billy Cherry and Tony Snoddy maul their opponent with the Union crunch. Unable to halt Union s ot- ?nse, Sapulpa is crushed by the destructive power of Keith Pearson and Brian Grief. had lost on the scoreboard, they had won in the hearts of their fans. Tears mixed with sweat as the team that had come so far together left the field together for the last time. Even in the face of defeat, the players held their heads high and showed they had not lost their pride. The team was honored by being named All Conference Co-Champs. In addition, five in- dividuals received scholarships. Left Tackle Scott Waner, Running backs Keith Pearson and William Wilkerson were chosen by Central Missouri State. Defensive tackle Tim Gray was selected by Southwest Missouri State, and the University of Tulsa took on Quarterback Mitch Payne. Football Record Team Opp. Udioq All city: Rogers 20 21 East Central 7 23 Washington 17 20 Season: Muskogee 10 20 Memorial 7 51 Hale 57 Sapulpa 7 27 Edison 24 Jenks 17 Stillwater 21 17 Sand Springs 20 Bartlesville 14 1- ' Ponca City 19 55 State Playoffs: Rogers u •28 Talequah 21 28 Washington J3 Vaisirr Football 19