Blackford High School - Reflections Yearbook (Hartford City, IN)

Page 109 text:

Reacting to a move by hii Soulhwood opponent, Hruce Applegaie escapes, bui a ' s lo win hi» rrurc i. Me liniihed the season 71-5 After a c ose loss to an upperclassman, freshman Steve Trees attracts comfort from Jeff Bowen, Ralph Williams, and Mark Stultz. JUNIOR VARSITY WRESTLING: (Bottom Row) Gregg White, Kurt Hardley, John Moore, Brian Slater, Randy Bonewit, Mark Trees; (Row 2) Coach Steve Duchene, Greg B onewit, Brian Smith, Dave Smith, Kevin White, Coach Richard Dunklebarger. Wrestling 105

Page 108 text:

J,-- Concentration is a key element of wrestling. Jeff Bowen is preparing for his last match which will end a four-year wrestling career. MAT MAIDS: (Bottom Row) Lisa Ford, Ruth Ann Stanley, ]ana Reff, Susanne Rinker, Brenda Rodgers, joni Pearson. (Row 2) Cindy Miles, Cathy Cansler, Becky Pulley, Teresa Brown, Kim Kirkwood, Cina Ely, Sandy Ballenger. (Row 3) Debbie Whitesell, Mickey Cilland, Sandy Cillenwater, Nancy VanCor- don, Teresa Thrailkill, Sue Ann Clancy, Sherri Bole. i . Wrestlers rebuilt under new coaches With eight seniors lost by graduation and both head and assistant coaches gone to new schools, the Varsity ended 1-6 while the J-V was 0-6 in a rebuilding and get-acquainted year. Head Coach Richard Dunkelbarger, who was an assistant under Mr. Steve Jeffrey four years ago, took charge with Mr. Steve Duchene as his assistant start- ing the new season. Seniors Bruce Applegate and Rich Logan competed in the Fort Wayne re- gional by taking second in the Section- al. The Bruins took fifth place in the CIC meet at Elwood. Jeff Cole, Jeff Bowen, Logan, and Applegate wrestled well, ac- cording to Coach Dunkelbarger. A Mat Maids program brought girls into the wrestling picture this year — as helpers, not wrestlers. Twenty girls were selected to do such jobs as wash- ing mats, taking warmups, scoring matches, and handling concessions. Regional qualifier Rich Logan demonstrates why he went with a clear victory over his Viking opponent at the Huntington Sectional. Two new wrestling coaches watch their proteges perform in Sectional. They are Head Coach Dunkel- barger, Assistant Duchene. 104 Wrestling

Page 110 text:

Members of record-breaking, state-competing Mile Relay team are Don Mitchell (Taking off). Jack Turn- er and (not shown) Tim Towne. FRESHMAN TRACK: (Bottom Row) Kent Haven, Linsey Morris, Troy McClain, Randy Hall, Scott Stallsmith, Steve Strickland. (Row 2) Steve Blankenship, Steve Skillen, Gregg Mounsey, Kent Rousb, loachim Hartman, Ed Townsend, Gregg Osborn. (Row 3) Coach Doug Osborn, Rich Roark, Jeff Stroup, Brian Smith, Chris Hogan, Brad Rogers. VARSITY TRACK: (Bottom Row) Sreve Rogers, Mike Baughey, Joachim Hartmann, Steve Skillen, Randy Hall, Linsey Morris, Steve Strickland, Kent Havens, Ed Townsend, Gregg Osborn. (Row 2) Larry Gross, Brian Langdon, Tom Thiery, Junior Townsend, Brian Smith, Brad Rogers, Ron Denny, Kris Clancy, Don Mitchell, Tim Towne, Brad Everhart, Greg Fanning. (Row 3) Chris Hogan, Rich Roark, Rick Bargerhuff, John Eppard, Evan Pethtel, Je(f Stroup, Marty Lechien, Jack Turner, Rick Tarr, Phil Needier, Kevin Morgan, Dave Reidy 106 Varsity Track