Dallastown Area High School - Spectator Yearbook (Dallastown, PA)

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Dallastown's sports supremacy was again illustrated this fall season—by the football team, who brought home the YCIAA cham- pionship crown after a five year absence, and this time garnished with the word undefeated. York Catholic fell victim to the Wildcats along the same lines. A 14-0 halftime score was followed by an idle third quarter. Four touchdowns with two successful PAT's kicked by Paige marked 26 points to the final score of 40-0. With total Wildcat control through« ut the game. Central was clawed down by 18 | oints. A young West York team was third to fall prey to the champions, as they were blanked 50-0. Hanover proved to be the closest opponent to the Wildcats all season. Paige was accurate for 10 of 21 passes, hitting Hailey for 26 yards to position the gridmen for their first score. A drive by Bailey to the nine yard line stalled the Wildcats. Paige was called in for a field goal. which registered the first three points. The final ‘Cat scoring came on a touchdown by Mike Knaub. finding the half score 9-0 to highlight homecoming activities. The Nighthawks scored in the third period, and came within 23 yards of rescoring with 5 minutes left in the game. A super defensive play, by Dan Folkcnroth was the key. causing a fumble and resulting in Dallastown's pos- session of the ball. The score remained 9-7 as the final seconds were counted down. An outstanding first quarter sparked the flame as the Wildcats ripped Kennard Dale. 47-14, to open their season. Jeff Paige was on target, passing to Jeff Bailey four times, and running a touchdown himself to account for five first quarter touchdowns and a score of 33-0. A seven point TD was registered in each of the second and third quarters to round out the victory. Spring Grove wa shut-out 28-0 within the first half in the seventh victory of the sea- son. A battle of unbeaten division leaders was next on tap as the Wildcats travelled to South Western. A title clinching victory over Suburban, 27-0. readied the gridmen for pursuit of a perfect season, which they ac- complished by pounding arch rival Red Lion. 20-7. Statistics further backed up the evident Wild- cat superiority. Quarterback Jeff Paige's 62ri average on pass completions demolished the previous school record. Out of 143 at- tempts, Paige made connection on 88; for a total gain of 1235 yards. Paige was also voted outstanding offensive back, while se- curing player of the year at the quarterback Jeff Bailey, also receiving outstanding offen- position on the all-county squad. He was sive back status, was the Eastern's divi- the first player ever from Dallastown to Ik- sion's leading scorer with 78 points on 13 nominated for the state “Big 33” squad. touchdowns. (continued next page) SSTAST REPLAY • IKSTAS KAREN LYNNE BARCLAY RALPH MICHAEL BARNHART KEITH GARY BARSHINGER BARCLAY. K. 5 23 57; Bartley Nurse's Aide 2.3,4; Play Comm. 3.4 Spectatdr Bus. I; Health Careers 2.3,4 Intramurals 2,3,4—BARNHART. R 10 31 59; '‘Ralph”; Outdoor Recrea- tion 1.2.3.4—BARSHINGER. K. 7 2 59 “Barsh”.

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row I. 1-r: D. Etter. T. Harvey. R. Herman. I). Bruns. B. Grim. M. Krout, J. Goodling, J. Briggs, D. Piper. T. (.eight. row 2: I). Nardontonio, F. Hubert. D. Seifert. J. Nuzzy. J. Payne. E. Kern. S. Seitz, J. Weidner. Coach White, row 3: R. Crenshaw. F). Le- Cates. A. Criswell. M. Kelkis. TENNIS w Hanover 6 -1 w York High 5’ -1 w Dover 4 -3 w Red Lion 7 •0 w Central 6 -I L Suburban 3 •4 L Sp. Grove 0 .7 W Northeast. i -0 W West York 5 •2 W South West. 5 .0 The boys tennis team boasted their finest season since the arrival i f Coach White, three years ago. They finished in third place in the league with eight wins and two losses. In the first five matches the 'Cats were victorious, with only one team coming closer than four points. Central was the key match, with both teams undefeated prior to the stand-off. The Panthers were trampled by a score of 6-1. Under raining skies and two postponements. Suburban barely got by the 'Cats 3-4. After this second and final loss, three victories were reeled off by the racketmen to conclude their season. Junior Mike Krout played first man through- out the season, closely followed by freshman superstar Jenni Good ling. Jennie became the first girl to compete in the county tennis league, post- ing the team's best individual record of 9 and 1. Her only loss was to the boy who later captured the YCIAA single's tennis title. Third, fourth, and fifth men were Brian Grim. John Briggs, and Dave Bruns. respec- tively. Other senior members were Dan Piper and Alan Criswell; along with Grim, who received the most valuable player award. row 1. 1-r: J. Ludwig. T. Cooksey, R. Griffith. T. Clewell. R. Hickes, M. McKenzie. S. Eberly, S. Spent ., W. Mann, M. Hanle. W. Marklc row 2: M. Biven. M. Bailey, A. Jeffers. L. Cross, T. Stambaugh. R. Oberdick. M. Smith. T. Hineline. C. Baugher, S. Trostle, K. Keesey, row 3: J. Barkdoll. J. Thompson. K. Marquet. B. Carr. B. Fitz, S. Bailey. J. Wise. M. Doll, S. Henry, J. Vanasdale row 4: M. McKnight, M. Rineer. T. Knaub. B. Seitz. S. Baugher, M. Eberly. R. Dover. T. Darr row 5: T. Porter, C. Loughrin. S. Gunnett, E. Mays. M. Root. D. Star row 6: mngrs., J. Buonora. J. Testerman. M. Peterson; abstn: M. Gross. Vi Under the direction of Coach Larry Adams, the Junior High football team has retained the undefeated YCIAA championship for the fourth consecutive year. A balanced scoring attack was lead by the 5th, 6th. and 7th top scorers from the league’s top ten, Superior defense was evidenced by only 4.5 points per game penetrated, lead- ing all York County teams. Assisting Coach Adams were Tony Hower. line; and Carson Larkin, backs. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL W York Cath. 12 -0 w Central 12 .7 w West York 22 -6 w Red Lion 8 •0 w Dover 26 -6 w Hanover (forfeit) 2 -0 w York Subur. 16 -8 INSTANT ItEPLAT • INSTAN BAIR. J. 2 14 59 BAKER. S. 8 20 59; Mighty One ; Science Fair 2; Basket- ball 1; Golf 1.2.3,4; Track 3; Varsity Club 3.4—BAKER. S. 5 22 59: Sue : Cheer- leading 1. STEVEN R. BAKER SUSAN M. BAKER JANET R. BAIR

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These overwhelming individual and team statistics are not suprising when the en- tire football coaching staff is considered. Head Coach Gerald Wood has turned out all but one winning season since taking over football in 1969. including 3 county cham- pionships. Junior high Coach I.arry Adams has, in the meantime, provided Coach Wood with material from four consecutive championship teams, this year's seniors being the first of such groups. Pilling out the varsity coaching staff were Dick Shoff. quarterbacks, punters, and kickers; John Pitzer, backfield; Richard Cleary, line. Bailey established a new school record for pass receiving at 601 yards on 34 catches. He was the team's leading rusher, with an average of 9.9 yards per carry. Bailey was nominated to the all-county squad at wide receiver, and voted MVP to top off his impressive accomplishments for 1976. Defense saw 200 pounder Dan Folkenroth as the first player from Dallaslown to make the all-county squad two consecutive years. He was named outstanding defensive lineman along with Dennis Overmiller, who also made the all-county team. Overrnil- ler, along with Paige, was named honoray co-captain for the season by the team members. Mark Vanasdale. outstanding defensive back; Steve Markey. outstanding offensive lineman; and end l,en Bell also showed on the all-countv squad. This brought the total to seven, with Dallastown having the most players on the dream team for the second consecutive year. Teamwise stats showed Dallastwon to have the highest point total in the county. 294. 32.7 points were averaged per Wildcat victory, in comparison to 21 by the closest follower. The iron-wall doomsday defense also lead the county by allowing only 53 points to penetrate, an average of 5.9 points per game. Varsity Champs. row 1, 1-r: H. Bryner, J. Schaefer, L. Bell. S. Myers. J. Bailey. J. Paige. B. Shue. S. Markey. R. Grove. D. Golkenroth. row 2: B. Leader, J. Markey, J. Clary, E. Kckard, J. Markey, C. Zager. B. Hess, R. Sipe. R. Bialack. K. Brumgard. row 3: D. Overmillcr. A. Albright. J. Kraft. T. Breen, J. Bryner. M. Knaub, J. Myers. R. Holpp. S. Kleiser. M. Vanasdale. row 4: J. Hildebrand. L. Carman. S. Grove, R. Ga.vnor, B. Manning, D. Wise. J. Shirey, M. Weist, T. Smith. j cut along dotted lines INSTANT KI3PU7 • INSTAR BARSHINGKR. W. 7 9 59; “Barsh ; Play Cast 4; Play Committee 3; Student Council 2: A-V 1.2.3.4; Speech 1.2,3 Drama 1.2—BAUMMER. S. 3 9 59 “Sue ; Nurse's Aid 2; Science Fair 1 Health Careers 2-BECK. T. 9 20 59 Bimbo ; Swimming 3.4; Tennis 1.2,3 Intramurals 2.3,4; Bov's Tennis 1,2.3 H R. Officer 3; Varsity Club 3.4. WILLIAM R. BARSHINGER SUSAN E. BAUMMER THOMAS PAUL BECK