Crooksville High School - Crux Hi Skan Yearbook (Crooksville, OH)

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FOOTBALL SENIORS MEMBERS 1st row: David Rosser, Chuck Adams, Rob Gossman, Brent Redfern, Mark Barringer 2nd row-Scott Harper, Dan Pontious, Rod Sprankle, David Strate, Jim Dennis TRI-CAPTAINS Chuck Adams. Dan Pontious, Jim Dennis

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Steve Pompcy, Bryce Wiseman. John SearI Brad Riley. Tony Anders. Bruce Marshall. Darrell Horn Avg. Placed in District Bruce Marshall 44 (65 Golfers) Darrell Horn 48 27 Brad Riley 50 14 Bryce Wiseman 54 19 John Searl 52 0 Tony Anders 5 2 27 League record: 2 wins 7 losses League standing Tie for ninth. Overall record: 2 wins-10 losses 19 District Tournament: 5th place

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Season Ends At Semi-Finals The Ceramics began the season impressively as they held one of the better backs in the state to 68 yards rushing, while rushing for nearly 300 yards themselves. Again the defense showed aggressiveness as Riverview didn’t collect a 1st down until late in the 3rd quarter. The Ceramic offensive backs again rushed for nearly 300 yds. The Little Muskies proved virtually unstopa-ble ip the 2nd half as they sustained two long scoring drives. A broken-play pass from Cunningham to Pittman seconds before half seemed to provide the spark the Muskies needed. With Crooksville’s offense somewhat sluggish, the defense picked up an unpressive shu -tout which included a last minute goal line stand to preserve the shut out and victory. The 3 1 Ceramics traveled to the Philo to do battle with the Electrics. Each team surrendered 7 points in the turnover played contest. The outcome was decided when Crooksville's opportunistic offense took advantage of still 3 more Philo turnovers, which netted the winners with 21 points. Again the defense scored a shutout, but unfortunately so did the Generals defense. Both offenses were held in check, as a defensive game was performed by both schools. Game 7 proved to be the time when Crooksville's running, passing, and defense meched. Maysville a fast and hugh squad was hammered by the hungry Ceramics, while the CHS squad kept continuous pressure on offensively. One of the all-time Cinderalla-type endings was the undoing of the Morgan Raiders. The Raiders, who had not scored on the Ceramics since 1976, put up 14 points in the 1st half. The Ceramics got close enough to score only a 3 pointer, Crooksville, with only 10 minutes left in the contest began a 75 yard drive that ended with 8 points. 11-14. After the defensive held, Crooksville's passing attack completed 5 of 6 in route to their 6th win in 8 starts. Crooksville posted its 3rd shutout against a vry powerful offensive machine. Both of West's rushers were held to under 50 yards. The Ceramics needed a win to qualify for the post season tournaments and what they got was a little more. The offensive squad passed for over a 100 yards and rushed for nearly 300 more while the defense limited New Lex.'s quarterback to 3 completions. The Ceramics were in the Play offs. Since Crooksville finished first in their Region, the Quarter Final, Gass 4 playoff game was to be held at Crooksville Satdium. Buckeye South, who finished 10th in the final APAA poll was a very explosive foe. It wasn't until the power offensive was utilized that South began to yield. A 1035 minute, 21-play 82 yard drive, gave Crooksville the outright Region 15 Crown. The 4000 crazed fans roared their approval at game's end. The Geveland based Catholic School finished 7th in the AA polls and boasted a very strong defense. That defense stifled the Ceramics' rushing attack, but not until late in third quarter could it stop the Ceramic air game. The Garfield team made the big play when they needed it. The never-say die Ceramics proved themselves winners as they battled to the final gun. The only consolation, if any, was that Garfield went on to claim the State Title. Letter men 1st row-Scott Harper, Mike Derwacter. Kevin Spurbeck. Chuck Adams. Dale Eveland. John Gorby, Mark Barringer 2nd row-Tim Harris, David Scrate. Kevin Kangas, Dan Pontious, Rod Sprankle, Jeff Stover, Mike Nelson, Jim Dennis 21