Pulaski County High School - Cougar Pinnacle Yearbook (Dublin, VA)

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Varsity Football Playing With Pride “This year’s team was the best team I’ve ever been associated with. I love the team and the coaches and I’ll never, ever, forget Cougar Football,” said Randy Meredith. The varsity football team “cracked open” the 1986-87 season by rendering crushing blows to a team from our na¬ tion’s capital. At the end of four quarters of play the Cougars had ripped the Indians of Anacostia in a 38-6 rout. In the second game the Cougars were challenged by G.W. Danville. Once underway, the Cougars took a quick 7-0 lead from a Tommy Turner touchdown, and went on to shut out the Indians with a final score of 31-0. The Cougars were next hosted by the Bluefield Beavers. The game and the fans obviously heated up when quarterback Randy Meredith was kicked in the head on the Bluefield side close to the Beavers’ bench. Meredith was penalized for re¬ taliating. Three unsportsman¬ like penalties were handed to the Cougars in the first half. The Cougars demolished Blue¬ field in the time remaining with a final score of 31-6. The Cougars were back on the road the next Friday at Cave Spring, for their first game against a RVD competitor, the longest away series in P.C.H.S. history. Even though the Knights scored first, the Cougars built up the score to 21-7 at the half and went on to defeat Cave Spring with a final score of 42-21. On October 3, the Cougars played host to Franklin County. It was anything but easy to run by the Eagles with a victory. The game ended with only ten total points on the scoreboard, but the Cougars walked away with a final score of 7-3. The Cougars were by no means ready to give up their spotless record of 5-0. They were back at home to take on the Colonels of William Fleming. After the second quarter the Cougars had racked up seven¬ teen points compared to the Colonels’ zero. The Cougars went on to take command of the game and defeat William Fleming with a final score of 31-7. The Cougars definitely came to play in the next game against Eastern, to show the Ramblers what football was about Cougar style. The Cougars rocked Eastern in a 41-6 victory. Not only did the Cougars walk away with yet another impressive win, but with records shattered. The two records set were yards rushing in a single game and total offensive yards gained. The Cougars rushed for 347 yards and gained 402 total offensive yards. The individual record set was made by senior tail-back Kevin Hendricks. Hendricks ran for an incredible 153 yards in thir¬ teen carries, breaking the record held by King Harvey, who ran for 147 yards against Heritage in 1980. The Cougars hit the road again as they went up against Northside. The Cougars went on to slide by with a 9-7 victoiy. This came with the help of Dion Hendricks and Mickey Thomas. Thomas kicked the winning field goal with 1:36 left on the clock. Ironically, Dion. Hendricks broke the record his cousin, Kevin Hendricks, had set just the week before, im¬ proving it by an impressive,26 yards. Dion Hendricks ran the ball thirty-two times for 179 yards, (cont’d) Blocking out a threat from a nearby opponent, Tommy Turner rushes up field. Giving it all he’s got, Dion Hendricks pushes the ball up the field for a first down. Running the ball up field, Dion Hen- Intimidating Franklin County’s dricks shows his ability to dodge quarterback, Bobby Payne forces him defenders. to throw. 214 — Varsity Football

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J.V. Football The Winning Touch With a 5-1 record and the R.V.D. title to show off, the J.V. Football team showed the Roanoke Valley District just what “Paw Power” meant. Their dedication and hard work spoke for itself. “When we were on the field it was like we had worked together all year long,” said Chris Shay. Although there were several players injured or moved up to the varsity team, the team “worked hard and did real well,” according to Coach Akers. I think this year’s season was a great season because we all worked very hard to be R.V.D. Champs,” stated Jeff Hardy. Many hours were spent on the practice field improving and sharpening skills needed to retain the title of R.V.D. champions. “We became real¬ ly close and worked good together. Our district was tough and to be the champs was quite an accomplish¬ ment,” said quarterback Greg Allen. After their last game was played, Coach Akers commen¬ ted on their great season, “The J.V. Football team was a great group of young men. They worked real hard and added to the successes of the varsity team.” Rex Gearheart sacks Franklin County’s quarterback for a large loss. Jeff Hardy prepares to dodge defenders as he runs down field on a kick off return. Coach Akers gets his team “fired up” as he gives a pep talk before a game. J.V. Football 5-1 PCHS OPPONENT 14 Franklin County 6 27 Princeton 24 15 Patrick Heniy 0 14 Cave Spring 0 16 Salem 0 13 William Fleming 19 J.V. Football — 213

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1986-87 Varsity Football Team First row: James Hardy, Tommy Turner, Steve Alley, Troy Dalton, Micky Sarver, Timmy Mannon, Mickey Thomas, Randy Meredith, Anthony Akers, Tracy Callis, Rick Mathena, Greg Allen, James Mattox, Blair Smith, Johnny Lovern, Mark Frank. Second row: Tony Barbettini, Jeff Hardy, Bill Lewis, David Gravely, Maurice Cousins, John Stephens, Eddie Ander¬ son, Jimmy Gravely, Bill Holmes, Duane Covey, Derek Taylor, Alan Quesenberry, Jamie Eaves, Dion Hen¬ dricks, Mitch Williams, Darrell Sarver, Vernon Gardner, Chet Jennelle, Richard Hampton, Larry Smith, Dale Mooney. Third row: Kevin Hendricks, Stan Vuicich, David Hardy, Barron Tasker, Shannon Crawford, Chris Scullin, Tommy Masse, Ben Tickle, Joe McClellan, Robby Cox, Robby Hudson, Steve Jefcoat, Barry Gilbert, Scott Vest, Bobby Payne, Randy Jarrells, Casey Nicely, Trey Tilson. Fourth row: Richie Hurst, Ken Doss, David Lawson, James Whitaker, Brad Holston,.William Peak, Nub Porter, Todd Wade, Phillip Long, Jamie Davis, Johnny Back, Jerome Connor, Brad White, Bobby Easter, Jerry Hopkins, B.C. Clark, Rex Gear¬ hart. Fifth row: Coach Freddie Akers, Coach Randy Flinchum, Coach Chuck Marrs, Coach Mark Anderson, Managers: Jenny Goins, Brian Lane, Lester Kimbrough, Tommy Patterson, Nick McCrary, Curtis King, Erie Mabiy, Jeremy Smith, Blake Nelson, Chris Shay, Kelly Ward, Managers: Erie Wyatt, Kevin Whitaker, Duane Dalton. Coach Don Skeen, Coach Joel Hicks, Coach Mike Scharnus, Coach Clark Reece. Varsity Football P.C.H.S. OPPONENT 38 ANACOSTIA 6 31 DANVILLE 0 31 BLUE FIELD 6 42 CAVE SPRING 21 7 FRANKLIN CO. 3 31 WILLIAM FLEMING 7 41 EASTERN D.C. 6 9 NORTHSIDE 7 13 SALEM 14 31 PATRICK HENRY 7 7 COURTLAND 8 Record 9-2 Varsity Football — 215