Governors Academy - Milestone Yearbook (Byfield, MA)

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averaged 384 yards a game, to only nineteen yards. The Governors kept pace with the undefeated Groton team until things fell apart in the second half. However, Matt Tomlinson and Peter Brandli both turned in great performances. The Governors regrouped after the Groton dissaster. Governor pride prevailed against St. Marks. Stephan and Pingree both rushed for T.D.'s while Thomas returned a kick off from the goal line. In the third period, the Guvs experiment- ed with the pig left play. Right guard Dave Callan ran 50 yards for a T.D. to finish the scoring. The last game was by far the best. The Governors destroyed Belmont Hill. The Guvs well- respected defense, consisting of Gary Bostwick, Pete Diamond and captain Squires held Belmont Hill to an unbelievable -3 yards. Ste- phan and Thomas each rushed 90 yards and Q.B. Ion Pingree closed out the season hitting 5 of 8 passes for 97 yards and three T.D.'s. Though the covetted cham- pionship was not attained, the 1979 Governor Dummer football team had a season they were proud of. Many records were broken, includ- ing Stephan's 12 T.D.'s, 80 points and T.D. passes. The team rushed over one mile in seven games, averaging 306 yards a game. With many excellant players returning, led by tri-Captains Gary Bostwick, Andy Morison and Ion Pingree, the 1980 Football team hopes to GET THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEA- SON! Good blocking opens way for gain. ,ff

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VARSITY FGOTBALL Talent and Effort Produce Success .s'.y' J. . A .W-1:'?fi 't .2425 ! o.,1d,. :'- 'I Captains Stephan, Thomas, Squires, Callan, Coach Rybicki Coach Rybicki set the precedent on the first day of practice saying There is no such thing as a free lunch. The team prevailed with this attitude through- out the season. After twelve players had attended Football Camp in August, the team was in good shape for double sessions before school. A practice tone of high intensity was maintained under the leadership of captains Marty Stephan, Tony Thomas, Dave Callan and Iared Squires. An inexperienced team with only seven seniors was a concern in the opening game against St. Sebastians. However, these worries were soon dispelled.Tony Thomas's awesome pre-season running attack was hampered by an injury. Marty Stephan maintained his running attack, rushing for 221 yards, 25 carries, 4 touchdowns and two extra points supported by running back Mike Morison. The BB8tN game was another victory for the Governors. The second half was marked by clean execution and constant momentum. Thomas scored first and was set up for another on a Pete Diamond fumble recovery. The final blow to BB8zN came in a 54 yard romp late in the fourth quarter. GDA had already established an awesome reputation in rushing, totaling 712 yards in the first two games. MVP Stephan Playing undefeated Thayer was a high point in the season. Thayer held a half time lead 7-6. In the second half, the Governors fumbled but regained the ball with one minute to play. Set up by a Callahan reception, Pingree passed to Stephan for the winning touch- down. The Governors' defensive strength became apparent as they held the Thayer team that had Front Row: P. Brandli, C. Teel, P. Diamond, M. Tomlinson, M. Stephan lco-capt.1, I. Squires Ico-capt.l, D. Callan Ico-capt.l, T. Thomas Ico-capt.1, K. Callahan, S. Maguire, M. Morison, Second Row: Coach Mechem, Head Coach Rybicki, D. Cross Imanagerl, P. Shoulla, D. Pratt, P. Carter, G. Bostwick, A. Morison, K. Laros, T. Darden, R. Martin, M. Reilly, C. Mahoney, S. Booth, E. Markos lmanagerl, Coach Roy. Third Row: I. Pingree, S. Barger, M. Whitney, L. Soule, D. Shula, T. johnson, S. Holloway, E. Iones, A. LaFleur, T. Talley, M. Rasbury, I. Dilorio, R. Aranosian, Coach Beckett. i

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'50 , Q, 9 V39 31 'Q me A .QQ Good Protection 1. v. FOOTBALL GDA Groton 6 Phillips Exeter 6 Worcester 14 Belmont Hill 6 Middlesex 20 Final Record: 2 - 3 Well Done 'J VARSITY FOOTBALL OPP GDA OPP 26 St. Sebastian's 30 25 0 Buckingham-Browne 8: 2 Nichols 24 12 12 Thayer 12 7 6 Brooks 14 24 Groton 32 56 St. Mark's 36 6 Belmont Hill 32 2 Final Record: 5 - 2 End of 3 perfect day Marty off to the races if 4 ef-or-f .yt ,,, 'tv'