Callaway High School - Lesprit Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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Fullback Johnny Skaggs stretches for that extra . . . come, John!! Wingfield Falcons . saw their 3rd-ranked position in the Big 8 Confer- ence literally demolished by a spirited Charger team who quickly removed all doubt about their ability to score. The Big Orange took the opening kickoff 68 yards in 9 plays for what was to be a foreshadowing of points to come in an eventual 19- 0 upset. Randy Rucker eludes a Wingfield tackler. Now listen, Glenn, if God had wanted the blacks and whites to dance together, He'd have given us rhythm, too.

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FOCTBALL orth Vicksburg . gave our Chargers a cool reception as the home team Buccaneers squeezed out a 7-3 victory in the season's opener. Although impeded by shallow of- fenses both teams showed superlative defensive units. Glory only came to the Chargers late through a fourth quarter 30 yard field goal by Rob- in Lavinghouze. Callaway's tough defensive line and another fourth quarter 30 yard field goal by Lavinghouze combined to give the Chargers a 3-0 edge over the visiting McComb Tigers. As neither team could generate a threatening offense, defense proved to be the name of the game. Defensive leaders were Bruce Kimbrough, Glen Smith, and Jasper Jacobs. Robin carries on the family tradition. Senior Johnny Skaggs prepares to confront the defensive line of North Vicksburg. I think that's the play Icalledf' l s Y, l

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FOOTBALL 'fHey Munchkin, you got him down there? Let me make this perfectly clear, the extra point was good. nu A - A A- 'H' .W -v Sophomore Mark McIntosh blossoms against Central. Success continues . in a Thursday night Charger victory over the Central Tigers 16-7. The Tigers posed no menacing threats the whole evening as our staunch defense constantly forced punting situations along with an effective offensive ground and air attack. Having just been stripped of all victories due to an ineligible player ruling, Callaway took on the archrival Murrah Mustangs yet wound up on the short end in a 20-7 decision. A huge crowd of 7,000 witnessed a quick Charger takeover as a 7 yard pass from Williams to Hutto provided six along with the point after by Bryan Rodgers. Optimism reigned although Mustang offensive drives put 20 points on the board and sealed final victory for the Old Grey Mare .