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

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Mike Troyer psyches himself up for the final race of the year in the Sectional as he pauses to regain concentration. Backstrol(ing his way to victory is Mike Troyer, who exhibits the form that won him many first- place finishes. Freshman Brad McConnell shows the form that earned him a fifth-place finish in the swimming Sectional. Best season for tankers The Blackford swim team had the best season ever, with a team record of 7-2 in dual meets. The weather had an effect on the condition of the swimmers as well as the season, as it cancelled seven regular meets. Co-captains were Bob Tarter and Jeff Custer. Custer led the way with the highest number of points and also was the most consistent throughout the year. These two strong points earned him the Most Valuable Swimmer award. Two records were broken this year. Brent Tarter broke Mark Lewellen ' s old record with a time of 5.33.63 and Jeff Custer broke his former record with a new time of 1.00.8. In the Sectional all swimmers cut seconds off their best times, but only the diving team placed. Brad Pulley, Brad McConnell, and Kevin Ford place 4, 5, and 6 respectively. Coach Brian Hay said the season had been a difficult one because of the weather, but the swimmers kept up their spirit and drive throughout the season. 102 Swimming

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The tip goes to Kris Dearduff, as Jeff Stroup Leading the Freshman team in a fast brealt, as jumps high above his opponent from the Madi- he did all year in scoring, is Bruin Teddybear son-Grant team. The Bruins beat the Argylls, 46- Brent Townsend. 44. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: (Bottom Row) Todd Cain, Brian Wright, Kent Havens, Kris Dearduff, Don Mitchell. (Row 2) Todd Rea, Dann Allen, Marc Rench, Jeff Stroup, Mike Brown, Ron Baker. Caught doing the robot is Jeff Stroup, as Don Mitchell shoots and Todd Cain, Greg Mounsey, and Kent Havens wait for the rebound. Junior Varsity and Freshman Basketball 101

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SWIMMING RECORD BHS OPP. 94 New Castle 76 95 South Adams 73 94 Marion and Manchester 96 100 Hamlton Southeastern 71 103 Huntington North 69 58 Pendleton 113 114 Bluffton 68 111 Madison Heights 71 81 Jay County 73 5th (Sectional) SWIMMING TEAM: (Bottom Row) Scott Simmons, Tim Stanley, Doug Goetz, John Powell, Kevin Ford, Mark Lewellen, John Faas. (Row 2) Assis- tant Coach Alan Knapp, Kevin Smith, Tracy Hughes, Paul Montgomery, Craig Reese, Greg Peters, Tom Jones, Jeff Twibell, Head Coach Brian Hay. (Row 3) Mike Halley, Bryan McDonald, Mike Troyer, David Green, Dave Fear, Bob Tarter, Jeff Custer. (Row 4) Jean Hendricks, Kevin Gilland, Tom Brown, Brad Pulley, Brad McConnell, Brent Tarter, Dave Christman, John Bloom. V - ' Butterfly stroking his way to the finish, Jeff Cus- ter shows the form with which he set a new school record. Swimming 103