Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

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They May Not Be Champions But They’re Still Winners To Us! The 1' Red Devil football team started out slowly, with iust eight returning Seniors. The players were young, but they had spunk. They may have lost a few games, but stil they put forth their best effort and never gave up hope. Teammates voted Lynn (Howdy) Howerton and Dave Eilertson for co-captains. Not once did they let the team down or let their felow players think about defeat. This year's outstanding accomplishments were made by the folowing players; Blaine Messerle. leading rusher. Craig Storm, leading passer. Dave Eilertson. leading scorer with iS points, and Jeff Stump, best receiver with 33 catches and a gain of 349 yards. But it’s the team as a whole that makes these accomplishments happen. Congratulations go to Ian Roady who made second team offense and second team defense. Receiving honorable mention in offense were Dave Waddington. John Cochran. Jeff Stump and Dave Eilertson. John Cochran. Dave Waddington. Terry Frazier, and Dave Eilertson made second team defense. A. The Devils huddle up for last minute instructions from Coach Kelmm. B. Quarterback Dave Eilertson executes one of his many winning passes. C. Coach Schultz converses with the press box about the next play. D. Coach Klemm gets down with the team's actions. E. Red Devils mow down the opposing team to gain yardage. F. The Devils set up a block to receive the opposing team's kick-off. 6. Manager Toby Dinkins looks on with agitation, as Craig McCue flashes a winning smile. 14 Varsity Football

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Varsity Football (FRONT ROW) Jeff Stump (82). Ian Roady (64). Terry Frazier (33). Dave Eilertson (10). Lynn Howerton (31), Dennis Harris (42), Greg Pelc (44). Ted Finley (75) (SECOND ROW) Kevin Nas-vall (62). Rex Greene (83), Blaine Messerle (32). John Cochran (71), Dave Waddington (52). Cliff Wheeler (73), Steve Wolfe (60). Dennis Simons (72) THIRD ROW) Craig Storm (17). Denny Frazier (22), Kevin Kirk (81). Norm Mart indale (70). Russell Dieu (21). John Capps (89), Joe Fuller (41). Roy Nelson (30) (BACK ROW) Craig McCue (Mgr.), Coach Bob Schultz, Head Coach Andy Klemm, Coach Ken Trathen, Toby Dinkins (Mgr.). DA Fa A. The 1981 Red Devil Football Team. B. Coach Klemm gives Dennis Harris some well heeded advice. C. Final scores of the 81’ season. D. Blaine Messerle kicks for the extra point. E. The Seniors stand proud as they are introduced for their final game as 1981 Red Devil Football players. F. Coach Klemm and his fellow sidekick along with the football players, watch the field attentively for results. Varsity Football 15 SCORES OPPONENT 15 HENLEY 7 SOUTH UMPQUA 12 SIUSLAW 14 BROOKINGS 53 BANDON 41 14 GLIDE REEDSPORT GOLD BEACH MYRTLE POINT