Burke High School - Burke Book Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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The Black And Gold Finish 6-3 Season The Varsity Football Team com- pleted the 1976 season with a 6-3 record and a second place finish in the American Division. The Black and Gold dropped its first three games, but under the leadership of Coach Jacobsen and his staff, the Bulldogs came back to finish the season by winning their last six games, a school and Metro record for most victories in a row. The highlight of the season was the Burke win over third rated Westside. Burke also won their Homecoming game, the first time since 1969 as well as setting a new total yardage record against Central. The conference was led by All Metro halfback Scott Mauch who rushed for over 1000 yards. The season was a success because it was a total team effort, but several individuals gained post season honors, and they are Brett Bunney 12nd Team All-State and All-Metrog Scott Mauch, Pat McCann, and Alan Bruner fAll-Metrol. The Burke High School Varsity Football Team: Row one ileft to right! Gary Rodenberg, Scott Hergenrader, Kent Dunoven, Pat McCann, Bob Haley, John Hall, Scott Mauch, and Tracy Paulsen, Row two Bob Dudzinski, Les Mayfield, Rick Coglianese, Bart Pettit, Jeff Bradley, Scott Mayher, Mike Hancock, Bob Eckerman, Lee Wilkenson. Row three Brian Bunney, Joel Hoff, Calvin Howell, Kevin Fraber, Chuck Reznicek, Steve Eisenhauer, Mark Olsen, Mike Leffler, and Tom Goodbarng Row four Rich Rinde, Kim Fjellin, Mike Ward, Alan Bruner, Brett Bunney, Scott Huber, Elmer Wilson, and Junior Dave Clark.

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in Over Westside Highlights Seaso NORTHWEST-The Bulldog season opener was a disappointment as Northwest defeated the Black and Gold 14-6. Burke's only score was a 47 yard punt return by Calvin Howell late in the fourth quarter. BRYAN-Burke dropped its second game to Bryan by a score of 12-0. After a scoreless first half, Bryan scored twice in the fourth quarter. Poor field conditions and mistakes hurt Burke's chances for a victory. THOMAS JEFFERSON-Mis takes and turnovers continued to bother the Bulldogs as they dropped a 34-13 decision to the Yellow Jackets. Injuries were a major factor in Burkeis third straight loss. RYAN-The Bulldogs posted their first win of the season when they defeated the Knights 34-0. The offense and the defense dominated the Ryan gridders for the shut out. The second half was highlighted by Scott Mauch's 96 yard kick off return for a touchdown. NORTH-The Bulldogs won their first Homecoming Game in many years as they beat the North Vikings 20-14. The game was decided with only 52 seconds remaining when Bob Dudzinski scored on a quarterback sneak from the one yard line. Junior Gary Rodenburg scored on runs of 73 and 58 yards. CENTRAL-Burke's offense gained 486 yards for a total yardage record as they breezed past the Eagles 41-13. Scott Mauch led the attack by rushing over 200 yards. WESTSIDE-Burke avenged the 1975 Homecoming loss by beating the Westside Warriors 22-13. The Bulldogs forged ahead just before the clock ran out for the half with Tom Goodbarn's 29 yard field goal. The second half was sparked by Calvin Howell's 43 yard run in the second half which put the game out of reach. TECH-After a slow start the Bulldogs went on to beat the Trojans 41-6 for the Bulldogs' fifth straight win. RONCALLI-Bruke closed out its season by beating Roncalli 24-19 on the UNO field. Mauch went over the 1000 yard rushing mark for Burke's sixth win.