Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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Three classes work together on the field. All for one . .. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors alike were represented and played a vital role in the turn around of the football program. The team consisted of 19 sophomores, 12 juniors, and 14 seniors. From the leadership of the seniors to the youthful excitement of the sophomores, the team had a unique variety that offered both advantages and disadvantages. Because the team did consist largely of sophomores, the inexperience was one of the downfalls. Although the sophomores performed admirably and proved to be an important part of the team, mistakes happened that would not have occured on a more experienced team. Also, because the starting members of the squad were largely seniors, there will be a large hole to be filled on next year's team The seniors were leaders on and off the field. Adrian Powell, Donald Pokorny, .Mark LaDu, and Charlie Humphrey took the responsibility as team captains. Being a captain meant a lot to me. It meant that both players and coaches respected me as much as I respected them, stated Pokorny Even though many team members were seniors, there were remaining juniors ready to come in and fill this leadership role. The advantage of having a young team was obvious - there was a good nucleus for the future. The team should begin to steadily progress, said sophomore Andrew Terry. There are lots of young players starting or ready to start. Piling up an opposing runner are Dale I ocher. Danny Uartello. and George Dragon A transfer from Si John. George had a ho played m the Herald orgare atun

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“I get satisfaction out of one good ‘crunch’ every day.” Four L-O-N-G years of pa in Four years of pain, sweat, and hard work There were only 9 seniors playing this year who had been playing since their freshman year Why would anyone want to go through the grueling regimen of football for four years? There's the excitement of playing on Friday nights. said Carl Campbell Football is also a way of keeping your body in shape. School spirit is still alive today and seems to be one of the main factors in the players' decision to stick with it. I always enjoy extracurricular activities; they relieve some of the pressure from school, yet keep the pride flowing, stated Adrian Powell Parental pressure can also be a factor as in Charlie Humphrey's case. “My parents urged me along at times when I felt like quitting I'm glad they did; it's all paid off. The thought of that one big hit is al- ways in the mind of a football player. I get a certain satisfaction out of getting one good 'crunch' a day; it relieves frustration. There were many factors involved in a decision to stay with the 4 year regimen, but none seemed to regret the decision. VARSITY FOOTBAll 1981 1) Erie Strong Vincent 9 7 PanesviHe Harvey 14 0 McDonald 14 1b Riverside 7 7 Harbor 27 19 Edgevvood 12 6 Geneva 29 21 Madson 9 19 St lohn 31 7 Conneaut 37 Won 4 lost b Spending their lime out m a water break n the defensive Ire They gamed respect throughout the league with hard hitting, aggressrveness, and organization Receiving instructions from assistant coach Otis Sandidge is Donald Pokorny Often called CrusherDon was a team captain and a true leader on the tield Varsity Football 13

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1 riumphantly signaling touchcJown jk ng with the referee is junior haac Scruggs The score board in-cheated that the team was on us way to another victory. Securing the handoff from Dave Wetherhoft is senior Kevin Webb. Kevin was a real butt with the ball and was olten called on m short yardage Varsity Football 15