Atlantic High School - Javelin Yearbook (Atlantic, IA)

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The 1970 Trojan football squad be- came very unpopular with opposing teams as the season progressed. Their aggravating qualities included a pow- erful running game, a dazzling aerial attack, and a crushing defense. With senior fullback Don Waugh and senior halfback jim Hoffmann supplying the aggressive running neces- sary, Atlantic's power sweep went,for long gains. Effective, hardhitting blockers like senior guards Dale Retal- lic and Mike Riggs opened up the gaping holes for the backfield to tear through. Senior halfback Dan Bret- thauer added his extra speed and agility to balance the Trojan running attack. In the passing department, junior end Al Wernimont provided plenty of excitement and fantastic receptions. With the threat of the long bomb con- stantly booming, few defensive half- backs or cornerbacks slept while play- ing Atlantic. The solid defense was put to many tests throughout the season, but it came driving back withjsure tackles like that of Jim Hoffmann's to squash the op- posing offense. Key defensive games included an 18-14 victory over St. Al- berts and a goal line stand 14-6 win over Carroll Kuemper. 29

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Trojans Roll Unchecked For First Half Of Season N s sssss - s s

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. And Finish Undefeated 5 The second half of the 1970 Atlan- tic football campaign proved just as successful as the first. The Trojans overcame all their remaining opponents to finish undefeated for the first time in five years and according to the Des Moines Register, tenth in the state footr ball ratings. A stubbom defensive unit held strongly in the St. Alberts and Carroll Kuemper games and gave the offense the needed opportunities to score. Atlantic established a new scor- 7l points ing record by running up against Denison. While the rest of the the glory school may oniiy remember of the 1970 undefeated season, the football players will certainly long re- member the equipment and uniforms hanging in the locker room and the long, grueling hours of practice that made it all possible. All Conference Selection Brian Barlow Back Mark Wilken Back Dallas Kuehl Guard VARSITY FOOTBALL Jim Watson Back A.H.S. Opponent Al Wernimont End 71 3 Denison jim Hoffmann Back 26 0 Clarjnda Dale Retallic Guard 35 8 Lewis Cent,-sl Mike Riggs Guard 26 20 Creston Scott Rogers Tackle 46 0 Glenwood Dan Bretthauer Back 1 . l . ig ggfleilgggfh All State Selection 42 7 Red Oak Fourth Team 14 6 Carroll Kuemper A1 vvemlmont End Members of the 1970 Varsity football squad are: First Row: Kenny Hinson, Reggie Schuler, Billy Gaines, Greg Hagen, Scott Rogers, Mike Riggs, Dale Retallic, Dan Bretthauer, Brian Barlow, jim Hoff- mann, Eric Wilken, Don Cohrs, and john Magill. Second: Iere Hill, jeff Coomes, Doug Guttenfelder, Kelly Davis, Dennis Garrett, Mark Wilken, Al Wernimont, Jim Watson, Jeff Grayson, Lester Chitsulo, Dallas Kuehl, Dennis Christensen, and Martin Cumpston Third: Coach Bob Younger, Coach Lynn Barnes. Coach Chuck Bur- nett, john 0'Brien, Dean Weddum, Rick Anderson, Randy Betz Bruce Miller, Don Waugh, Carroll Cutler, Clark Pellett, john Mc Dermott, and lim Van Ginkle. it if iiii 'sf if sz Q 1- V, , H rs ,,,' l ,,-aff,ft,- sf ' H A L, V i s F5 an in snffi A