Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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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

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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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Curing Jl the team as they run oil another | Uy is assrstant coach -Main George AJ graduated Irom AshtjtxAi o 7b. and wrestled as wel as pUyed footbal On the sidelines watching plays devetope are Coach Mushrush and Brian MattKoU Although Brian ssas only a sophomore, he earned the staring position of center Team develops a new winning tradition “ Mushrush! ” fter the team had emerged victorious from the Erie Strong Vincent game, the locker room was filled with team's chanting. Because he had turned a losing team into a winner. Coach Rollie Mushrush had become somewhat of a hero to the school. The games were once again well attended and excitement filled the air on Friday nights. He really worked will with the kids, said sophomore Keith LaDu. He installed a winning attitude in the team. There were various explanations as to why the program made such an about face, but all felt that Mushrush was the determing factor. “He created a closer unit and brought back fun to football, said senior Tony Ross. Because the team did win a few games this year, not only did it lift the school spirit, but it obviously helped the team as well. They often come out of the locker room psyched up and confident. Discipline was another major part of the game that Coach Mushrush brought with him from Painesville Harvey. He called various members of the team to make sure they were in by curfew1 before the game Also on the coaching staff were Jerry Cope, Dave Deleone, Alan George, Joe German, Roby Potts, Otis Sandige, Dom Volpone, and Tom Carlton They were part of the team's new exposure as a winner.