Bellmont High School - Legend Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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Junior John Walther kicks into gear as he breaks loose for a twenty yard gain to set up a Braves touchdown. Running back Tony Wilder puts in his second effort to get a very important first down for the Braves. Junior Varsity Football Team Steve Aspy, Barry Barnes, Tim Gerke, Marty Hess, Jerry Hurst, Scott Macklin, Russell Romero, Pat Sefton, Jeff Strickler, John Walther, Mike Werling, Ed Buescher, John Cowans, Keith Gerber, Kelly Gerber, John Grose, Scott Hebble, Frank Hackworth, Tom Hoffman, Greg Kable, Matt Miller, Nick Miller, Paul Schwartz, Andy Stimpson, Tony Wilder, Jeff Witte. Coaches Jon Stevens, Robert Pilkington. Freshman Football Team Jeff Bennett, Tony Brite, Tim Bultemeier, Ryan Bultemeyer, Todd Cowans, Jeff Coyne, Steve Delarosa, Scott Ellenberger, Dan Eller, Hans Franze, Jeff Garner, Ken Harants, Paul Hockemeyer, Scott Hormann, Craig Keller, Eric King, Bruce Knous, Tim Kiser, Fred Krueckeberg, Mike Mansfield, Dan McDougall, Vince Miller, Joel Mishler, Troy Northam, Jim Reed, Tony Roman, Kent Rumschlag, Dave Saunders, Rich Schwartz, Steve Sell, Scott Singleton, Curt Smith, John Thomas, Larry Uhrick, Mike Williams. Coaches — Lou Koning, Al Lindahl. Man agers — Nancy Butcher, Diane Crosby, Kathy Whitaker, Rina Stuck. 78— JV, Freshman Football

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Lehrman NEIAC rushing King Behind the swift running of like Lehrman and the power of le Braves awesome defense, the raves posted an impressive 8-2 ;ason. Leadership and enthusiasm layed a big part of this year as the raves placed 7 players on the All- lonference teams. Seniors Mike Lehrman, Tony Allison, Dave Ulman, and Kerry Thatcher were picked to the first team while team- mates Jeff Sanderson, Jay Witte, and Brad Curtis were on the sec- ond team. Besides making All-NEIAC, rusher Mike Lehrman compiled a arsity Football Team — Front Row: R. urkhalter, S. Schnurr, M. Wellman, R. avenport, T. Gerke, J. Sanderson, R. vans, B. Scott, T. Hutker, F. Eguia, R. oshe, T. Odle. Second Row: K. Miller, igr., J. Witte, D. Stoppenhagen, T. IcGill, M. Hess, L. Weldy, R. ilkington, T. Allison, B. Curtis, D. Reidenbach, B. Cowans, T. Miller, J. Brune. Back Row: B. Barnes, J. Sherry, K. Buuck, D. McBarnes, E. Rickord, G. Baker, V. Kable, D. Bradburn, J. Macklin, D. Hinsky, J. Walther, J. Linder, M. Lehrman, K. Thatcher, D. Ulman, K. Rumschlag, D. Mahlan, L. Peters, R. Ditto. total of 987 yards on just 160 attempts, averaging 6.1 yards per carry. Defensive back Tony Alli- son also played a key role for the Braves, as he set a new Bellmont record for the most interceptions in a single year. Tony ended the sea- son with 9 interceptions. Brian Cowans eludes his defender to pull in a pass from quarterback Dave Ulman, in an all out effort to beat Jay Co. The Braves lost 7-6. BHS Varsity Football Team 30 Dekalb 14 BHS 14 Homestead BHS 41 South Adams 8 BHS BHS 6 55 Jay County Bluffton 7 BHS 33 Garrett 14 BHS BHS 33 24 Columbia City East Noble 26 BHS BHS 28 14 Angola New Haven 16 12 Season Record 9- 1 n the punt return, junior Ron Daven- ort, assisted by Kerry Thatcher, makes is way downf ield for a thirty-yard gain. Varsity Football— 77

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reshmen have sparkling 8-0 season Freshman quarterback Fred Krueckeberg takes a break in the action to plan his strategy for the next Braves ' possession. Quarterback John Walther cocks his arm as he looks downfield for an open receiver. As usual, talent seems to run deep in Bellmont ' s athletics, and this year was no exception for the freshmen football team as they compiled a perfect 8-0 season, the first time since 1972. Halfbacks, Jeff Garner and Jeff Coyne led the Braves offensive attack with both gaining over 500 yards. The freshmen outscored their opponents 160-32 with two shut-outs in their perfect season. The future looks bright for the freshmen as they have fine talents on offense and defense. Things were not so bright for the reserves as they finished with a 5-4 season. Junior John Walther was the Braves quarterback as he led their offensive attack. Like the fresh- men, the reserves gained experi- ence and should be very tough next Sophomore Matt Miller puts a swift move on his opponent for a touchdown in the Braves ' victory over Norwell. Freshmen Football Team BHS 32 Concordia BHS 18 South Adams BHS 14 Bluffton 6 BHS 27 Adams Central 8 BHS 31 Heritage 6 BHS 18 Homestead 6 BHS 20 New Haven 6 Season Record 8-0 Reserve Football Team BHS 22 Bluffton 14 BHS 6 Jay County 26 BHS 8 Homestead 16 BHS 32 Norwell 6 BHS 12 New Haven 14 BHS 18 Heritage 12 BHS 20 South Adams 6 BHS Columbia City 6 BHS 14 Woodlan 6 Season Record 5-4 JV, Football— 79