Albemarle High School - Peer Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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Joe Striclcler, top scorer in Valley District, skirts off right end for a large gain against Louisa. Desire and eooperafion give Pafriofs a five game winning streak. Mike Strickland, outstanding end, throws key block enabling Strickler to gain extra yardage. 46 Coming from behind, the Patriots defeated the Harrisonburg Blue Streaks 27-6 on home ground. Strickler again was the star of the night scoring 26 points and displaying fine broken field running. Using a hard-hitting defense, the Patriots trip- ped Waynesboro 40-19 for their first victory on the Waynesboro field. foe Strickler hit the century mark in total points for the season with a 26 point performance. An awe-inspiring catch by Mike Strickland in the third period resulted in a 54 yard tally. The Patriots closed out the season by traveling to Natural Bridge and defeating the Rockets 32-0. This win capped a five-game winning streak which began with the Louisa Homecoming game and rep- resented a fine come-back for the Patriots after starting the season slowly.

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, ggi Q, 'Bt First Row: Centers-Jack Yowell, Bennett Barnesg Managers-Jim Garrison, Robert Gough. Second Row: Quarterbacks- Dave XVyatt, Bob Albee, Paul Carmodyg Coaches-Mr. King, Mr. Raines. Sfriclcler receives numerous awards. Traveling to Culpeper the following week, Albemarle displayed a tenacious defense and a good rushing offense in a 27-6 victory. The most spectacular tally was an 89- yard sprint off-tackle by sophomore George Gay. In the first district encounter of the year, the Pa- triots went over the mountain to play R. E. Lee of Staun- ton. The Leeman came out on top 13-0 in a game that saw Albemarle stalled by fumbling at several critical points in the game. Parry McCluer played host to the Patriots for the second district game of the season and after a see-saw battle, the Blues were victorious 25-18. Returning to the friendly turf of Albemarle, the team delighted a large Homecoming crowd with a 20-6 win over Louisa County High School. The Patriots saved their longest strike for the final period when a screen pass to Eddie Herring was good for 59 yards and a touchdown. With a 26-0 win, the Patriots won their first Valley District game before a Parents, Night crowd. The Lex- ington Scarlett Hurricanes were the victims of the strong Patriot attack led by the fabulous running of Ioe Strickler who accounted for all three Albemarle touchdowns, Coach William Raines i s S if -T Pi- 45 i 5 . Q 63 s -Q Coach Julian King

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Stacy, Sfriclcler, 6arver, Bunch, Albee named fo All-6enfral Virginia feam. Eddie Herring swings off left end to evade tacklers. Dan Falwell crouches and stands ready to tackle oncoming Staunton ball carrier. Members of the football team who received special recognition for their performances during the season were joe Strickler, Bob Albee, Paul Stacy, Wayne Carver and jimmy Bunch. Strickler and Albee were named to the first All-Central Virginia team. Strickler also named outstanding athlete from Albemarle High, led Central Virginia in yards gained, was the first in points scored for Central Virginia and received All- State honorable mention. The other three received men- tion on the All-Central Virginia team. Their individual efforts coupled with a strong team effort contributed to a winning season. lim Pgles and Eddie Herring team up to intercept one of many passes this year for Albemarle,