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

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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.

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J .V. Team Gains Training For The Future N Q . The Junior Varsity Team constists of the following: row oneg Craig Stearns, Dennis Jacobsen, Bruce Fosterg row threeg Bob Kostkan, Steve Knust, Ke Steve Bral, Steve Coupens, Dan Bower, Jim J ershin, Kurt Dohn, Jay Oltmang Holst, Al Wilkinsen, Don Graham, Jerry Keown and Scott Suitor. Coach Da row twog Mary Godkin, Matt Jensen, Dan Larson, Matt Ellis, Ted Hall, .Carruthers is not pictured. Season Summary Burke ............... 6 ...... Northwest ....... 8 Burke ............... 6 ...... North ............. 12 Burke Burke Burke Burke Burke ......Roncall1...........8 ......Westside .......42 ......Bryan.............33 ......Tech The Burke Bulldog Junior Varsity Team gained valuable experience as they struggled to a 3-5 season behind the coaching of Dan Carruthers. The gridders consisting of only twenty-one players, all juniors, never gave up during the season as they hope to continue Burke's winning tradition next year. The offense was led by quarterback Dennis Jacobsen and split end Steve Coupens, who teamed up for most of the Junior Bulldogs, scores. The defense was anchored by Ken Holst, Marty Godkin, and Dan Larson.