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

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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

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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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Frosh Go 4-3-1 On Season Running from the power I for- mation on offense and using a 4- 3 defense, the 1976 freshman football squad boasted a 4-3-1 season record and a 2-2-1 district clip. The 2-2-1 record enabled the frosh to finish in a two-way tie with Kilgore for third place in their district . The young 'Dogs managed to score 14.5 points per contest while their defense gave up 15.2 points, on the average, at each game. Hallsville was shut out twice by the Bulldog defense by an 8-O score. Quarterback Audrey McMi1lian led the frosh's offensive charge with '7 touchdowns . A high point in the frosh cam- paign was a 30-20 win over Cen- ter in their last contest. In that game the frosh were trailing 20-O at halftime before putting on a last ditch second-half come- back. 1. QB Audrey McMi1lian BANGS A UEY upfield for good yardage on a veer option. 2. Halfback Ike Allen is jarred loose from the ball on a kickoff return. 3. The 1976 freshman squad finished third in their dis- trict. 4. Coach Robert Lewis was at the helm of the freshman team. 5. Outrun- ning a Palestine defender, Ike Allen turns the corner on a sweep. 1. 24 f Super Skates saw, A1 2 A4 A5