Leo High School - Oracle Yearbook (Leo, IN)

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In the long run, having given up some of their summer, as well as after-school time for practice payed off for the varsity and reserve teams. Here senior Jeff Kimbel (10) uses some of his well practiced abilities to charge through the Carroll line. Although the season didn ' t go as they had planned, the varsity team stuck together. Coach Bill Bollier tells sophomore Keith Neuman what play to use when he gets in to the game. VARSITY FOOTBALL Leo 28 16 Eastside Leo 11 36 Adams Central Leo 7 6 Southern Wells Leo 6 20 Carroll Leo 6 34 Heritage Leo 21 Woodlan Leo 7 14 Churubusco Leo 2 13 Northridge season: 2-6 t;f , Varsity And Reserve Football 53 -

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HI RESERVE FOOTBALL Leo 6 — 28 Adams Centra Leo 6—8 Garrett Leo 22 — 18 Eastside season: 1-2 After the defense made a great tackle, of- fensive line players Keith Neuman, Travis Jacquay, and Dave Alexander cheer the team on to victory. VAIISITY AND RESERVE FOOTBALL. (front row): Travis Jacquay, Dave Wertman, Scott Hinkle, Dain Bufe, Shane Koch, Jody Grunden, Jeff Zink, Jess Zink. (2nd row): Steve Lengacher, Dave Roberts, Kevin Kreilach, Aaron VanLue, Jeff Hampton, Chris Cox, Sam Powell, Doug Lake, Dave Alexander. (3rd row): Matt Bertsch, Jeff Kimbel, Jim Harris, Gary Laird, Brad Fred- erick, Nate Shade, Dave Galbraith, Wally Miazga. (back row): Coach Bill Bollier, Coach Nate Evans, Coach Mike Bcarman, Brad Coolman, Jay Kimes, Doug Sanders, Darren Harter, Keith Neuman, Manager Mike Williams, Manager Terry Crooks, Manager Jamie Fuller, Manager Sam Gor- don. Practice and hard work pulled the varsity and reserve teams through a tough season. The coach saw the eagerness and intensity of the player who stood on the sidelines — silent- ly hoping for his break. Making a decision, the coach told him to get out there and show what he was made of. Not only had the player improved his sense of confidence, pride, and his ability to take control of the sit- uation, but he also helped spur on another victory. This could have been any- one, anywhere, at any time. However, this was unique to Leo — the need to dominate and control. From the youngest of the ranks to the oldest, the Lion football teams felt this need . . . and fulfilled it. Although the varsity team ' s season record hadn ' t necessar- ily showed it, the team never slowed up. At the end of their season, the team lost a heart- breaking sectional game by two points. We really never played as a team until the end of the year, said junior Aaron VanLue when asked about the team. At the Letterwinners Ban- quet, several awards were giv- en. Jess Zink received Best Of- fensive Back, while Brad Fre- drick was awarded best Defen- sive Back and the Ironman Award. Best Defensive and Of- fensive Lineman Award and the Helmet Award went to Brad Coolman, and Jeff Zink pulled in the Best Sock Award. Aaron VanLue and Wally Miazga both received the Belt Award and the Non-starter award went to Dave Alexander. It was a frustrating season, but we never gave up, stated Coach Bill Bollier when ques- tioned about the football sea- son. Because the reserve squad had so few players, their num- ber of games were limited. This had not, however, dampened the team ' s spirit. These men also filled in for the varsity. I think we had a lot stronger team than what our record showed, said junior Doug Sanders. Even though their record hadn ' t showed it, the reserve and varsity football teams had the spunk to pull through the season. — Mary Minich 7Z 52 Varsity And Reserve Football

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SEVENTH GRADE FOOTBALL Leo 28-28 Perry Hill Leo 29- 6 Huntertown Leo 40- Heritage Leo 14- 6 Garrett Leo 30- 6 Churubusco Leo 34- Woodlan season 5 0-1 ¥ EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL 1- Leo 20-14 Perry Hill Leo 0-26 Huntertown ;;, Leo 46- Heritage Leo 32- 6 Garrett ii Leo 26- Churubusco Leo 33-21 Woodlan 1 season 5 1 1 S WHITE SQUAD FOOTBALL Leo 22- 6 Adams Central Leo 28- Southern Hills Leo 8- Churubusco Leo 0-34 Woodlan ' ■-JiS Leo 6-16 Angola Leo 6- 6 Carroll Leo 26- 6 Heritage season 4-2-1 Ih I Cet i m. ' Jamie Grunden goes for the tackle while Jeff McKee hands off the football to Doug Minich during an out of season scrimmage. These talented players proved their expertise to their coaches fans, and opponents. No one dreamed that the seventh and eighth grade foot- ball teams could have such a successful season. We didn ' t have the best players or the biggest players compared to our opponents, said Coach Nate Evans. We had such a successful season be- cause we had forty-four guys who gave 110% all the time. Both teams won their ACAC, a first in Leo ' s football history. Workouts were rough for the players who scrimmaged under the direction of four assistant coaches: Jim Schneider, Bob McHenry, Kevin Jehl, Rick Hawkins, and Nate Evans as Head Coach. The seventh grade had two outstanding players who the team and coaches could de- pend on for the big plays: Ryan VanLue and Jason McKee. They were voted Most Valuable Play- ers, with Bill Horner chosen as the Most Improved Player. Ja- mie Grunden was selected as the eighth grade ' s Most Valu- able Player. Eric Loser felt the eighth grade team always worked together, proving that the little lions could tackle their way to a big victory. They demonstrated their talents, im- pressed their fans, and con- quered their opponents. They showed that even the little people at school could win big, too. — Kris Straughn 54 Jr. High White Squad Football