Abingdon High School - Beacon Yearbook (Abingdon, VA)

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1. FRONT ROW: Jim Keyser, Dan Saltz, Septimus Harvin, Dan Brittenham, Karl Lorenz, Kurt Lorenz, Roy Crusen- berry, Bill Sweet, John Wright, Howard Morris, Steve Hol¬ brook, Herbie Ellis, Rick Price, Kevin Haskel, David Campbell. BACK ROW: Carl Hankla, John Kelley, Bill Scott, Darius Carberry, Tony Easterly, Mike Billiter, Mark Ensminger, Mike Canipe, Jerry Anderson, Bob Fern, Ben Dunston, Mike Doss, George Gregory, Dayton Burke, Jerry Brownlow, Don Fleenor. 2. Kevin Haskel, quarterback, puts the ball in the air for the eighth grade team. 2. George Gregory sweeps out on a quick-pitch play to gain yardage. Youngest Falcons Show Promise For Future Our eighth grade football team has its best record ever in 1971 with a 6 and 2 winning sea¬ son. Monday and Tuesday nights prove to be successful for the youngest Falcons as they score 138 points while giving up only 66 points. Their smooth offense and aggressive defense al¬ lows only two touchdowns from the line of scrimmage prior to the last ballgame. The thirty -two fine young men give 100% to make this their best season ever. ' € : £ f ut ■ 4 « . ’ ■ -i y V Vr wm ' L

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Junior Falcons Prove Ability Against Devils The Junior Varsity football team shows the Falcon spirit even though they have an up and down season. Their record for the year is 3 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie. The final game shows the Falcon determination as the J.V. team plays a hard fought, muddy game against undefeated, untied Gate City. This game results in a 12-12 draw. The Junior Varsity's will to win proves to be a part of the Falcon tradition. r |BAr I J V — 1 M I. Sleds are a familiar sight on the practice field for the J. V. team. 2. Tommy Riddle leaves the field after a hard fought game. 3. FRONT ROW: Phil Shaffer, Don Petty, Rick Shortt, John Clark, Larry Robinette, John Sheffey, Ed Jorden. SECOND ROW: Bill Mitchell, David Debose, Bob Baldwin, Rodney Wagner, Tom Counts, Jon Lorenz, Gary McCall. BACK ROW: Tom Riddle, Van Compton, Don Wails, Robert Spriggs, Doc Wilson, Lloyd Henderson, Bob Derting, David Robinette. 22

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J.V. Football AHS OPPONENT 8 . Holston . 6 6 . Battle . 12 12 . St. Paul . 6 6 . Va. High . 30 20 . St. Paul . 6 8 . Saltville . 34 12 . Gate City . 12 8 . Patrick Henry . 32 Eighth Grade Football AHS OPPONENT 8 . Battle . . . 0 20 . Holston . 6 14 . St. Paul . 0 28 . Patrick Henry . 0 22 . St. Paul . 8 6 . Va. High . 12 32 . Saltville . 6 6 . Gate City . 32 1. The Abingdon High School football players participate in long, hard, practices to insure winning seasons for the eighth, Junior Varsity, and Varsity teams. 2. The Junior Varsity football team shows its defensive ability by stopping an on rushing opponent from gaining valuable yardage. 24