Carthage High School - Pine Burr Yearbook (Carthage, TX)

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'76 Proves To Be Tough Season For 'Dogs A3 1. Strongside Comerback Willie Wil- liams TAILGATES Ha11svi1le's Alan Rodg- ers. 2. Jerry Williams hauls in an aerial from QB Jay Malone. 3. Tight-end Dale Lawhorn stretches out for a long pass. 4. Terry Williams zeroes in on Iacksonvi11e's Kirk Alldridge for a loss of yardage. 5. Senior kick returnman Danny Davis nearly breaks a kickoff against Crockett. ,Q 22 I Super Skates ,ff 1 A1 A2

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6- J :eff-' 'Dogs Folter In Opener, Skid To 4-5-1 Record Falling way short of their pre-season hopes, expectations and abilities the 1976 CHS varsity football squad stumbled and sputtered to a 4-5-1 season and district record. After a season opening loss to the Crockett Bulldogs by a 21-14 score, the 'Dogs never got back on track. Inconsistency seemed to be the Bulldogs' greatest menace during the entire campaign. Throughout the whole season, whenever the Bulldogs' offensive unit was reeling off good yardage, their defensive unit would break down and give up an enormous amount of points. This lack of unity resulted in defeats at the hands of Crockett, Jacksonville, Pine Tree, Kilgore and Athens. In four games, however, the 'Dogs managed to get everything together and defeated Palestine, Chapel Hill, Hallsville and Center. They tied the Henderson Lions 14-14. The Bulldogs' defense gave up an average of 18.1 points per contest while their offense could muster only 15.4 points per outing. Several individuals ended the season with outstanding statistics for the 'Dogs. Tailback Kevan Brewster led the team rushing with 940 yards. Fullback Danny Davis was close behind with over 500 yards while Sidney Allen averaged seven yards per carry for the 'Dogs. Defensively, Roy Lee Briggs, Davis and Brewster led the squad with two interceptions each. 5 5 idk 1ftW? :wtg?f-?'fC Sf 't-?ff'Qv',,fS,?' - - Ks. J 5 '- -11 Sea.. , ' , I ' ,N 'Si' .. w- ' .N ' R . 'gf jp: . 5 ,...-av-V'-,,,s:r.'r 4. ,- .2 , .v - W. ' .. s-. 2. A I I x .- ' Z 1 . t. ' A t i I K , , 1 so 4 e on en , i'?f15T .., 5 QI. f ' 2 ' t. , fl ' f , , Eiifiii t, 'Poleshne .0 , . '-1:a-ff.1ff- . ..,.. . -- , . . V, K K 5 , . ,, . ..,.... -f'- . V . - .N 6 f W . f 2 .t.r.w- . f A ,,.. A O Q A -b ,gti 06 NI Us zo n Ps J: 7 3. 5 C9 t 1 Q ..,. ... . ' 0 ,, ' Super Skates l 21

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JV Rumbles Through Season, Ends With Perfect 10-0 Mark Running and blocking with all their hearts and souls, the 1976 JV foot- ball squad accomplished every team's dream: an undefeated season and a district crown. The young 'Dogs breezed through their campaign with little or no problem from any opponent. Relying on a sticky defense and a grinding, explosive offense, the 1976 JV roared through their season. The team shut out three opponents while giving up only 6 points on the average per outing. Using power sweeps, fire plays and an element of razzle-dazzle, the team totaled 228 points during their season. A 14-O win over Henderson on Oct. 28, in Martin Stadium gave the 'Dogs sole possession of first place in their quest for the district crown. This victory was the highlight of their campaign. Standouts during the season for the 'Dogs were Tailback George Johns, Wingback Arthur Williams, Linebacker Cleon Jackson and Linebacker .Tack Parker. Johns led the team in scoring with 9 touchdowns while Wil- liams trailed close behind with 7 touchdowns. Three of Williams' touch- downs came via punt returns. Jackson and Parker were one and two in tackles for the Bulldogs' defense. A3 1. Ron Roberson handles the managerial chores for the JV. 2. George Johns slides through a narrow hole on a fire play. 3. The JV had an impressive season in 1976. 4. Slotback David Williams looks upfield for blockers. Super Skates X 23