Connor High School - Archives Yearbook (Hebron, KY)

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(1) Charlie Perkins rushes against Simon Kenton's defense. (2) Dutch Kennedy surveying the game. (3) Chris Burch eluding Lloyd's tackier. (4) Coach Skoog and Coach Lewis reviewing plays during time out. (5) Todd Marksberry with the Thrill of Victory. (6) Scrambling for yards against Simon Kenton is full back Kerry Ryle. TOP: Coach Bob Lewis. Kerry Ryle (fiddle) and Andy Kordenbrock (Bottom) are con- sidered by many to be the leaders of the team. Coach Lewis shared his expertise and experience with the players in his posi- tion as coach. Kerry and Andy were co- captains this year and were an inspiration for the players to follow. Football —87

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Ccuaars Explode in 1982 The 1981-82 Conner Football team had many expectations to fulfill since they were trying to fill the shoes of a team that went to the state championship one year ago. The Cougars opened their SI- 82 football season at home, on August 28, with a loss to Beech wood. After the loss to Beechwood the season started looking optimistic due to victories over Boone County and Cov- ington Catholic. Then the Cougars went to Newport Catholic where they received their second set- back of the young season. Shortly after the loss to Newport Catholic, the Cougars gained a Sub-District victory over Simon Kenton. The winning ways didn't stop after the Simon Kenton victory; they carried on through the Boone County and Lloyd Memorial games. The Lloyd Memorial victory was another win in the crucial Sub-District Com- petition. After this victory the season started declining. They received a loss at Scott High and Dixie Heights. After the loss to Dixie Heights, the Cougars had new life when they were to play in the district championship game, but their spirits were to be dampered once again when they were defeated by Highlands. The Cougar season wasn't a total disappointment: they compil- ed a record of twenty wins and ten losses. This seventy-five per- cent winning average makes Coach Lewis the most successful football coach in Conner history. Two players received great Ohonors by being placed on the AAA All District Team: Quarter- back Tony Jones and Lineman Keith Nixon. Halfback Kerry Ryle also was honored by being a member of the All-NKAC team. One of the greatest honors oc- curred at the Cougars' Fall Ban- quet when Defensive End Larry Miles received three awards for his efforts. He accepted the awards for Most Valuable Player, Best Defensive Lineman, and Most Tackling Points. 86 — Footbtf

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Cougars Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner ‘District C Opponents 12 Beech wood 21 33 Boone Co. 0 12 Cov Cath. 0 14 New Cath. 25 27 Simon Kenton 6 28 Boone Co. 7 21 . Lloyd Mem. 14 8 Scott 14 6 ‘ Dixie 16 7 ‘Highlands 28 hampionship ■i ABOVF Coach Lewis instructs players from the sideline. 88 —Football