Beachwood High School - Oculus Yearbook (Beachwood, OH)

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for the Future Chagrin Falls, unbeaten in two years, was the next opponent. The Bisons, fired-up and led offensively and defensively by Butch Breen, took a 14-6 lead to the dressing room at half- time. The 4th quarter, however, saw the Tigers rally for 3 touchdowns and a 30-14 victory. The Bisons met Independence next, and were shutout 18-0, as all the points were scored in that fatal 4th period. Beachwood was seeking revenge for two previous beatings when they traveled to War- rensville, but came home only with a new rushing record, as Butch Breen ran for 145 yards in 15 carries, Warrensville won the game, though, 36-8. In the season's finals played in the mud and rain at Orange, the Bisons were swamped under, 24-0. Once again, the defense did a commendable job while the offense was unable to get untracked. The past few seasons have brought many thrills, but few victories for Beachwood fans. The future, however, is extremely bright as sophomores and juniors have played key roles and gained invaluable playing experience this season. The Bisons will not lose many players by graduation this year, assuring themselves of a very large nucleus returning for next sea- son. Kipp spots an opening. Miller breaks away from a tackler.

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Tigers put squeeze on Hirschfield. Loose Tiger being caged in. Breen and Hart prepare to help Sobol on the tackle, 88

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Orange Tigers Defeated As After a cold start, the spirited Bi- sons finally broke the ice by beating Streetsboro, 62-30. Following this win, the varsity had the best season yet en- joyed by a Beachwood team. Senior Jim Stitt, scoring 22 points in both the Richmond Heights and Orange games, took the years scoring honors. Appreciation for a tremendous job should be given to Head Coach, Tom Mattern, who brought the Bisons out of the cellar and into fourth place in the East County League. He presented team members with the following awards in an April assembly. Most Assists--Alan Sobol Best Scholastic Average--Jim Stitt Best Defensive Player--Ed Leventhal Best Foul Shooting Percentage-- Jim Stitt Most Valuable Player--Jim Stitt Honorary Team Captain--Jim Stitt The school is proud of the Bisons and is eagerly anticipating more record breaking years in the future. VAR S TY BAS KETB ALL TEAM FRONT ROW--Mark Rabine, Assistant, Ricky Kipp, Burt Katz, Robby Miller, Al Sobol, Mike Zabell, Zac Kaye, Manager. BACK ROW--Rodney Brown, Manager, Mel Jacobs, Jim Stitt, Butch Breen, Elliott Barkin, Coach Tom Mattern. Not in picture--Ed Leventhal. 90