Abingdon High School - Beacon Yearbook (Abingdon, VA)

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Junior Falcons Have A So-So Season It would be logical to assume the biggest thrill a J. V. player could gain is when junior is dropped and the varsity stands on its own. The junior varsity squad had its ups and downs. They knew how hard prac¬ tice and work were for their positions on the field. The fervor of victory, after a one point win over Gate City on their field, died a bit as our next game with Patrick Henry proved an upset for us--our first loss. It was a tough schedule to follow and held as many hurt egos as sore backs. Still, all the drudgery and aches were discarded as J. V. f s started seeing varsity sidelines and field action. It was a good season--not the best, but not the worst. It also saw one major hope fulfilled for many, the step from J. V. to varsity squad. Above: Scott Gregory dashes downfield to escape the Bearcats in hot pursuit. Middle: Coach Mike Lethcoe engages in one of his famous conflicting viewpoints with the referee. Below: A major play has the offense engrossed as Coaches Mike Lethcoe and Mike Hagy prepare strategy for the next move. i Falcons SCOREBOARD Opponents 25 Holston 0 6 Patrick Henry 6 7 Gate City 6 0 ? Virginia High 12 20 J. S. Battle 0 70 £,4 14 xjra.L© vi ty Marion Season Record: 4-3-1 16 J.V. Football 13

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Above: Halfback Tom Phipps moves out to clear a path for Kelvin Medley. Below: Cliff Culbertson tackles a Tornado player, with teammates David Harless and Sam McKinney bringing up the rear. Richland ' s Number 22, Sid Maxwell, tries to inter¬ cept the ball, but agile Greg Halsey foils his at¬ tempt, Abingdon lost her Homecoming to the Rich ' land ' s Tornadoes, 48-0. SCOREBOARD Falcons Opponents 14 J. S. Battle 40 13 Virginia High 14 6 Ketron 10 7 Ma lion ' 33 0 Richlands 48 0 Gate City 36 7 Grundy 20 12 Tazewell 36 7 Patrick Henry 0 21 Graham 34 Season Record: 1-9-0 12 Varsity Football

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Punks Prove Perfect Eighth grade Falcons brought alot of spirit to AHS. Their size and talent made up the best season yet, 8-0! It was a hard fighting determination that kept these guys playing to win. Even Gate City, the. team to beat, found Falcon endurance hard to swallow after an upset victory, plus putting two of their top players out of action. Marion and Virginia High came close to stopping the 8th graders win¬ ning streak, but a pep huddle with Coach Lethcoe always brought that ex¬ tra rally in the end for a satisfying victory. Coach Mike Hagy gives a pat of approval to Steve Knight. SCOREBOARD FALCONS 01 PPONENTS 21 Hols ton 8 42 Patrick Henry 18 18 OA Gate City 0 n z ± 38 rEincK ntuii y Virginia High U 0 14 8 John S. Battle Gate City 0 6 10 Marion 8 Season Record: 8 -0 Touchdown! made by Falcon Gary Hammer. Team Picture: Front Row: Troy Wann, Andy Brittenham, Mark Landreth, Robert Kilbourne, Tim Rhymer, Victor Counts, Tim Engle, Chip Thayer, David Hill, Raymond Jordan. Second Row: Robert Brown, Greg Kelly, Eddie Holmes,, 14 Eighth Grade Football Leon Smith, Danny Gobble, Greg Altizer, Steve Bassham, Chuck Reece, Mark Cook, Steve Pickle. Back Row: Chuck Phipps, Steve Knight, Jesse Crosswhite, Mike Briscoe, Gary Hammer, Doug Gentry, Karl Hilt, Dale Thomas, Mark Howard.