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

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Diggin ' in to execute the perfect volley, Tammy Boltz proves the truth of the say- ing, Practice makes perfect. Bruin sidehorse jock, Dewight Rea, prac- tices the routine that led him to a 73th place state finish. No, the picture is not upside down. Freshman Tod Pulley is, as he executes some ring action. I y — . . . . Bloody SWEAT ANd TEARS Able to excite a mob of people to the point of total hysteria, with fans yelling, screaming, jumping, and even crying tears of joy or sometimes sorrow . . . SPORTS. This one word has given many students the reason for many days of early rising and late retirement to an appreciated bed. Sideline interest and personal satis- faction give meaning to many hours of Blood, Sweat, and Tears that make a well- earned victory possible. Boy, it ' s dirty, grimy, sweaty work! think these dedicated football players. Sweat and dirt led the gridders to a 6-4 rebuilding season. I This look of joy often appeared on Varsity Cheer- J leader Phoebe Zigler ' s face as she backed her un- predictable Bruins. Below Phoebe, Kenny Ort (24) attempts to drill in for two points against Hunting- ton ' s Vikings. 82 Sport Division

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Rebuilding year ends in 6- tally With only one starter returning, the 1976 football team had a season of inex- perience. Nevertheless, Head Coach El- den Leeth said of his young team: After the first two games our young men matured and played well the rest of the season. We played many young people, giving us a great nucleus for next year. Kenny Ort held the most Bruin yard- age with 802 yards in 151 carries for eight TD ' s. Tim Towne was next with 703 yards in 145 carries for a high team total of 12 touchdowns. Senior Rick Bargerhuff held the Most Fumble Re- coveries record, while Ort and Mike Bryant shared the Most Interceptions for the team. The Bruins finished the season, rushing and passing a total of 2,593 yards compared to their oppo- nent ' s 2,091 yardage gain. The team scored 207 points total while holding their opponents to 171 points. Down moods are reflected fay players Phil Needier, John Cav ' n, and Lance Deffenbaugh after a 20-6 loss to Huntington North ' s Vikings. Senior halfback. Randy Rinker (22) plows through a pile of Huntington Viking-Blackford Bruin players. However, Huntington won, 20-6. i- ' t VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM: (Front Row) Asst. Coach Dick Dunkelbarger, Greg White, John Bloom, Gerald Baker, Brian YJest, Rick Tarr, John Moore, Daril Pettit, Kevin Elliot, Bill Whitesell, Mitchell Davis, Head Coach Elden Leeth. (Row 2) Dale Cunningham, John Gavin, Mark Armstrong, Joe Leeth, Randy Rinker, Tim Towne, Jeff Cole, Tim Thornburgh, Dave Smith, Mike Lugar, Lance Deffenbaugh, Jim Milligan. (Row 3) Asst. Coach Steve Duchene, Gregg Sinclair, Dave Reidy, Louie DeWitt, Phil Needier, Dan Beal, Ralph Williams, Rex Enochs, Bill Morrical, Bill Johnson, Kevin Reidy, Greg Bonewit, Asst. Coach Rick Clark. (Row 4) Ken Hummer, Mark Stultz, Bob Tarter, Rick Bargerhuff, John Eppard, Steve Townsend, Bob Dodds, Andy Langdon, Doug Strine, Kenny Ort, Bill Wrightsman. 84 FootbaIl