Duncan High School - Wildkat Yearbook (Duncan, AZ)

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Aetion Summary The Kats started the season out on the right foot, in a come from behind squeaker over Ani- mas, 8-7, with the Kat defense being the deciding factor in the game. On their first road trip, the red and gray machine couldn’t generate much offense as Lordsburg toppled them by a score of 25-8. Beginning conference play, the Kats first met long time adver- sary Thatcher, who handed them a 33-12 loss. In spite of a tough defensive stand, the of- fense was unable to punch it in, stalling several times within the 10-yard line. Again on the road, the Kats traveled to Clif- ton, where the Trojans handed them their 3rd consecutive loss, by a score of 42-0. Before a homecoming crowd, the local boys embarrassed the visiting Blue Devils, defeating them 60-6. The usually tough Benson proved to be no match for the Kats as they pounded the Bobcats 26-2. In the final regular season game, a tough defensive battle with Tomb- stone ended up as a 2 point vic- tory for the Wildkats, 8-6, set- ting up a 3-way conference playoff to be held in Thatcher. The toss of a coin decided that Duncan would play the winner of the Tombstone-Clifton quar- ter. Tombstone was the winner in both games, beating the Wildkats out of a state berth. Above, Coach Reese shows off his team at a pep rally. Below, Alfonso, Ron and Troy concentrate on the game. Below, Wildkat defense! Lower right, Thomas gains yardage for DHS.

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Varsity learn members included manager Tom Cosper, Rod Wagley, Brad White, Arthur Rodriquez, Kevin Billingsley, Charlie Kasparian, Danny Young, Raymond Bejarano, Ruben Aguallo, Alfonso Garcia, manager Jeff Thygerson; Row 2- Troy Thygerson, Gary Ratliff, Greg Johns, Eldon Merrell, Thomas Renteria, Randy Crum, Mark Chavez, Benny Rodriquez, Pat Sexton, Brian Ice, Cody Germaine; Row 3- Coach Kilmartin, Coach Gardner, Peter Munguia, Steve Cunt, Lonnie Nichols, Joe Sotello, Reo Germaine, Ron Aguallo, Jerry Dorland, Char- lie Hanson, Paul Moore, Coach McDaniel, Head Coach Reese. Kats Share In 2nd Place Finish The 1981 varsity football team ended the season with a 4-3 overall record and a 3-2 conference record. This record was sufficient to give the Kats a share in a 3-way tie for 2nd in the conference. Under the leadership of Head Coach Don Reese, the coaching staff of Teo Rodriguez, Charlie McDaniel, Sam Gardner and Jim Kilmartin lead the Kats to overcome 3 early losses and emerge as a power in the B-East Conference. Senior co-captain Steve Lunt, pictured to the right, was named to both the offensive and defen- sive units of the All-Conference Team. Below, it’s 1st down for the Kats.

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JV Players included. Row 1- Rick Weathers, Gary Ratliff, Pat Sexton, Ted Lunt; Row 3- Coach Kilmartin, Derek Kldon Merrell, Jason Howard, Jimmy Roberts, Gary Perez; Schweke, Joe Sotello, Sammy Martinez, Jerry Dorland, Carlos Row 2- Jeff Heath, Mark Chavez, Tim Bigelow, Joe Archuleta, Onate, Curtis Peeler and Coach McDaniel. JV Has 3-1 Season The JV football team had a successful season, end- ing with a 3 win- 1 loss record. The young Kats started the season with an 8-6 victory over Thatcher, ending the reign of the Eagles. Their only loss of the season was at the hands of Lordsburg. The Kats showed pride, fighting until the end, where they lost the game on the final play as the Kat offense was unable to hold the ball. The score was 14-8. With their only night game, the Kats rose up to beat Pima 28-0, having a field day on the gridiron. In their final game, the Kats traveled to Morenci where the young Kat machine continued to roll with a 23-6 victory over their bigger, Class-A op- ponent. Above, Roy gets off a punt deep in Kat territory; to the left, Eldon looks for a hole in the Maverick line. 12