Bishop Neumann Catholic High School - Cavalog Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

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During the first round of playoffs, Dwayne After leaving one Lyons player on the ground, Brabec charges past the opposms Cathedral Bill Postal breaks the play outside durins the defense state semi finals. One at a time Cavaliers move Heading into the 1985 season, the team expected a sood year. What they didn't expect was to be ranked first in the Omaha World- Herald and Lincoln Star. It was kind of nerve racking, with everyone ex- pecting a lot out of the team, com- mented Senior spirit and unity. Mike Polacek, but we decided to take it a game at a time. The highlight of the first part of the season was the win over arch rival David City Aquinas. It had been four years since we had beat Aquinas, but shutting them out twenty-eight to nothing was worth the wait. said Senior Dave Snitily. Following the Aquinas game, Neu- mann lost two tough conference games to then undefeated Fremont Bergan and Columbus Scotus. The Cavaliers bounced back quickly, though, winning their last three games. Their 7-2 record qualified them for the state playoffs. into State finals The first round, Neumann played a quickly improving Omaha Cathedral team But the team stuck it to the visiting Cardinals right away, jumping to a 24 point advantage at the half, and then playing hard nosed defense to pre- serve the win. The Cav- aliers journeyed to Mil- ford for the quarter finals, a team that hadn't beat Neumann since 1977. With the help of an 84 yard run by Brian Turnwall, Neumann kept the eight year string alive, winning by ten points. Back at home for the semi-finals, Neu- mann’s offense struggled, falling behind 7- 6 the first half. But a spectacular catch by Bob Sullivan gave Neumann a seven point lead, and eventually, a win. Neumann experienced problems de- fensively, resulting in 26 points and a second state championship for North Platte. Although we didn't get a state championship, we finished the season with a sense of team Bob Sullivan 29 Varsity Football

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Athletic Director Wayne Reeves presents game captains Tim Noonan, Bob Meduna, Dwayne Brabec, Dave Snitily, and Steve Spicka with the state runner-up trophy Before the championship game against North Platte St. Patrick s Irish, Ron Vasa discusses defensive strategy with Head Coach Tim Tur- man. P.O.I.N.T.S. to remember NHS Varsity Scoreboard 10-3 OPP 38 Wymore Southern 8 24 Elkhorn Mt. Michael 22 28 David City Aquinas 0 0 Fremont Bergan 17 37 Omaha St. Joseph 14 6 Columbus Scotus 27 24 Omaha Cathedral 8 46 Omaha Holy Name 16 42 Omaha Fr. Flanagan 20 31 State Playoffs Omaha Cathedral 6 30 Milford 20 14 Lyons-Decatur N E 7 12 North Platte St. Pats 30 Dragging an Omaha Cathedral player with him, Ron Vasa looks upfield for daylight as Steve Breunig blocks ahead of him. Varsity Football

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During the Aquinas game, Jeff Meduna talks with Coach Bob Wolf about defensive startegy P.O.I.N.T.S. to remember Junior Varsity Scoreboard 2-2 NHS 0 David City Aquinas OPP 20 0 Elkhorn Mt. Michael 20 8 Fremont Bergan 0 34 Raymond Central 8 As a Raymond Central player soes in motion, the defensive line readies itself for the snap of the ball with Mt Michael players closing in, quarter- back Chuck Benal hands off to teammate Dan Kadavy. Improvement Junior Varsity matures Improvement came slowly but their full potential. Sophomore Ryan surely to the junior varsity football Martin stated, Our seniors have set team over the season. We were very a great example for us and in a way set inexperienced and very young. We improved a Despite the slow start, we had little bit every a great year. The team profited time we practiced from the experience of every or played in a game. The team matured both as persons and ath- game. Dan Kadavy a goal for us to try and dupli- cate their per- formance. All we had to do was become more dedicated and want to do our best. The fresh- letes, Coach Rick Ahrens said. The team enjoyed their finest man team was not hindered by the victory of the year in defeating Fre- handicap of no experience in Junior mont Bergan 8-0. The win came on a High. They learned plays quickly, touchdown pass from junior quarter- practiced, and put it together to back Brian Turnwall to junior tight end produce a one loss season. What Dan Brabec in the last twenty seconds made the season especially memora- of the game. Their finest. ble was the chance to participate on The junior Cavaliers decided after a state qualifying team. Freshman Mick watching the success of the varsity Hall said, It was neat to know I was team to become more dedicated making history at Neumann, and going athletes and to strive harder to reach to the state championships is some thing I’ll always remember. ™ J V. Freshman Football