Albemarle High School - Peer Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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scored threc touchdowns 'md added three extra oints Lyster, Daily Progress Photo The Patriots combined effective passing and running attack with impenetrable defense to rout Natural Bridge, 25-0. Albemarle com- a total of 331 yards total offense compared to 40 yards of Natural The Patriots scored three times in the second eriod an twice. David Falwell and Joe Strickler each scored once. guard Karl Mearns, and end ohn Cronk nam Hip with nine straight wins. The Patriots combined the hard running of joe Strickler and Pete McDaniel along the passing of Bob Albee and the pass catching of Don VVright and Dan Falwell the Lexington Hurricanes. This win was the fifth consecutive win for the this year and it kept them in first place in the Valley District. At the end of half the Hur icanes held a slim seven to six lead but in the second half, Albe- . ' .' . . p ' .' to Lexington's lone tally give the Patriots the deciding margin. The final score was 27-13. The Patriots completely dominated play in their upset victory over previously and unscored on Iames Monroe by a score of 14-0. Only once during the Monroe manage to move the ball offensively over the fifty yard line. The scored the second time they got possession of the hall, McDaniel scoring on an sweep. Late in the second quarter the Patriots started a drive on their own 45. their passing attack to move to the 10 yard line. Then with seconds left in the Albee hit Rick Dyksterhouse in the end zone for the score. . . . . p ' d twice 49 seconds. Pete McDaniel piled up 122 yards in 16 carries and completed their season in a blaze of glory by downing 13-7 and gaining a ranking as the fourteenth high school team in the state, Pete McDaniel and Joe Strickler got the scoring the fine team work and spirit which led to this victory all season. Albemarle succeeded in having halfback I ed to the McDaniel also received All-American Honorable Lyster, Daily Progress Photo This victory gave the Patriots four wins to no losses in the Valley District and it made thcm a solid favorite to capture the championship, Joe Strickler usually an offen- sive standout, intercepted two passes to stop XVaynesboro's drive into Patriot territory. Albemarle so completely domi- nated play in the first half that the Patriots didn,t even punt until late in the third period and that was a booming three yarder by Bob Albee. Pete McDaniel racked up 102 yards in 13 carries while Bob Albee was completing two out of seven passes for 38 yards. XVaynesboro was the fifth time Albemarle held their opponents to one touchdown or less. Lyster, Daily Progress Photo Rip Payne Photos

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Lyster, Daily Progress Photo 134, Led by the hard running of backs McDaniel and Strickler, Albemarle completely dominated its first Valley District Game. R. E. Lee scored first in the game on a 29 yard sprint by Hoy. Albemarle tied the score with just 9:19 left in the first half climaxing a 49 yard drive. The first time that the Pa- triots got the ball in the third quarter they proceeded to the winning touchdown. Albee scored on a. quarterback sneak. The Patriots just missed a third chance to score in the final seconds of the game. At the climax of a 60 yard drive, they fumbled in the end zone and Lee recovered for a touchback. The Patriots handed Buena Vista their first setback in 18 starts. Buena Vista didn't even manage a first clown until the third quarter. Albemarle had a six to nothing lead at the end of the first half. The Patriots scored twice in the second half on runs by Ioe Strickler and Dave Falwell. Fine de- fensive performances were made by Jack Yowell, Karl Meams, jimmy Bunch, and Paul Stacy. Patriots capture District Champi power, Douglas Freeman. An inexperienced Patriot team made many which the Rebels capitalized, Freeman scored twice in both the firs peiiods, The only Patriot score came on a third period pass play from Bob Albee to end Don NVright. The patriots also missed an opportunity in quarter when they recovered a fumble on the Freeman fourteen yard linc lose thc ball two plays later. The Patriots won their first game of 1961 season at the expense of the pepper Blue Devils. The decisive play came in the fourth quarter with only ten minutes to ne e The Patriots' only loss of the season came at the hands of a Central t The Blue Devils had a shaky seven to six lead and a fourth and o their 24 yard line. The Blue Devils gambled and lost. The Patriots of the ball and proceeded to score the winning touchdown through th of Pete McDaniel and passing combination of Bob Albee and Don i Patriots were threatening to score again as the game ended. The final score Albemarle. Lyster, Daily Progress Photo Lyster, Daily Progress Photo Lyster, Daily Progress Albemarle had a six-nothing lead at the end of first half on a Uquarterback sneak by Bob Albee, Patriots scored twice in the second half on Strickler and Dave Falwell. Fine defensive were made by lack Yowell, Karl Meams, and Paul Stacy. All the Patriot scores came in the first half. first score came on a 19 yard run by Ioe Strickler. just 32 seconds left in the first half, Albee hit VVright a drive pass. The speedy end galloped 40 yards for score. The Patriot defense finally tightened and stopp the drive on the Patriot 21 yard line. In the second ha Coach King substituted freely and the team played 0 equal temis with the Louisa team. 110 Lyster, Daily Progress Pho

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First Raw: Bennet Barnes- Bob Lydickg Charlie Straussg Harry Blake-3 King Third Row: Robbie Gough, Mmmgerg Tim Browng Tom Massieg David Pnceg Allen Shifflettg Milcle Knowlesg Bobby Burtong George Baker. Second George Gayg Eddie Herringg Eddie Maysg Bo Powellg Paul Carmodyg Row: Buddy Witheisg Billy McDiarmidg Butch Hudginsg Woody Heraldg Campbell, Manager. Fourth Row: Eddie Stricklerg Terry Vogtg Bobby Lewis Mariong Jimmy Dandridgeg Jimmy Pylesg Doug Woodg Auhrey Redford. Dave Garthg Bill Rockwood, Q U's go undefeated for second straigiii year. Coaches Ed Null and Charles Costello llf. Guided by Coaches Ed Null and Charles Costello, th Iunior Varsity football team rolled easily over their oppo nents to win all eight of their games. During the past thr seasons the team has won 23 games while losing only one Based on this record, the future Varsity seasons should b bright. 1961 IV FOOTBALL SCHEDULE September 21 September 28 October 5 October 12 October 19 October 26 November 2 AHS AHS AHS AHS AHS AHS AHS 27 20 35 26 13 13 7 Waynesboro Buena Vista , R, E. Lee Waynesboro Buena Vista R. E. Lee Harrisonburg