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

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A fan was always available for support: Janet Booker congratulates Lynn Lefevre. (right) after a successful spike against Jay County. After anchoring a first- place relay. Robin Haines (far right) receives hand- shakes and a hug from Beth Lee and Tammy Sharp. Kim Enyeart (bottom right) gives the football team a loud pep talk. Although not on the floor, Leon Schmidt gives his best to back someone else on the mats during a wrestling meet. SPORTS The value of that extra push that comes from inside wasn ' t fully realized until it was experienced in actual athletic play. It was the combining of such determination, strength and energy resulting when the mind and body worked together that pro- duced even unexpected improvement. A dedicated coach who spent more time than was called for to improve each player often would make the difference between athletic participation being a tedious task and a really worthwhile experience. Some generous teachers became coaches volun- tarily to fill the needs when an unexpected vacancy demanded a sudden replacement. Coaches built individuals into a team. The school spirit also backed the sport. Fans supported teams and individuals even during rough weather. Not only players, coaches and students participated. In- stead, sports were a total community event. 148 Sports Division

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On the sweep in the Wabash game, Brian West picks up some more yardage. Brian was the second leading rusher with 522 yards for the season. VARSITY FOOTBALL RECORD BHS OPP 26 Muncie South 7 Muncie North 26 El wood 17 35 Tipton Jay County T 12 Peru ' l3 14 Wabash 7 Madison-Grant 10 28 Alexandria 14 14 Huntington North 11 Def brok ense oroKe records A new head coach, Chuck Lori, intro- duced a new type of offense that seemed to cause trouble for the Bruins at first, but toward the end of the season the gridders pulled it all together, winning three of their last four games while losing only to Madison-Grant. Many players were given a chance to carry the ball, but Mike Bryant, Brian West, and Joe Schmidt led the Bruin rush- ers with 1,013, 522, and 355 yards, respec- tively. Defense was superb as the Bad News Bears broke the school record by holding their opponents to 1,623 yards. Joe Leeth and Todd Boise led in tackles with 136 and 95, respectively. Evan Pethtel broke the school record with six interceptions, and Leeth ' s 136 tackles also broke the old school record. Kicking seven extra points in a row in the last four games, Todd Guyer made 15 of his 19 tries. The Bruins ended the season fourth in the CIC with a record of 3-3. Their losses were to fourth-ranked Peru, eighth-ranked Elwood, and Madison-Grant. Coach Lori said their most exciting games included Peru, because it was Homecoming and the Brui ns almost beat them; Alexandria, because it was BHS ' s last conference win of the season and it was 14-6 in the middle of the third quarter but the Bruins ended up winning 28-12; and Huntington North, because it was close all the way, and the win gave BHS a .500 season. Out for a pass offensive end Lance Deffenbaugh is illegally interfered with. Eighth-ranked Elwood went on to defeat the Bruins, 17-0. 150 Varsity Football