Escambia High School - Escambian Yearbook (Pensacola, FL)

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EHS 24, Washington 6 Opening the season as Escambia's driving win over Washington. Scoring only once, the Wildcats fell to EHS 24-6. gbleyb-gljljprinted back six punts for an unchallenged l55 yards. Morgan rushed for I02 yards and scored three of the four touchdowns. Escambia's offensive line destroyed Wa- shington's defense, enabling the large gains and passes. The only Washington score came when Billie Evans snared a 57-yard pass for a touchdown. ,tug D30-3 SUM Defensive line coach Jim Patterson stresses goal line defensive strategy to the gold line defense. COne thousand-yard rusher Reggie Morgan scoots for a score in a fast moving gamej EHS I4, Fort Walton I3 A dramatic goal line stand, with less than a minute to play. clinched a I4- I 3 victory over Fort Walton Beach. With fourth and goal at the two, Escambia's defense stopped the Viking threat cold and preserved the win. Late in the fourth quarter. the Vikings took over at their own 26 and executed a near perfect drive to the Escambia six. Three plays netted five yards setting up fourth and goal at the one. With time running out, the Vikings elected to go for the touchdown. Junior tackle Bill Smith broke through the line and tackled fullback Scott Groat on the three-yard line. Escambia took over with 25 seconds to play and easily ran out the clock.

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fa EHS o, Choctaw 3 l In the fifth game of the season, Choctaw Indians shattered Escambia's hopes for a perfect record. Defense was the call with the only score being an Indian 27-yard field goal by Bruce Cienmiecki. Escambia's defense rose to the occasion and held the Indians to only three points. The defensive secondary played a tight zone allowing only two complete passes. Escambia's hard nosed goal line stand came through again in the fourth quarter, holding the quarterback to no gain at the eight-yard line. EHS 26, Milton O bla s 26 O shut out over Milton Carrying the ball almost at will running back Monnie Stallworth sped for I09 yards and two touchdowns .S.ta.I.l.mLo,Lth, assisted by senior fullbac Re ie Mor an rolled over the powerless Panthers. Morgan, the city's leading rusher, gained 58 yards on I3 carries and scored twice. The EHS defense stood tall and rugged, allowing Milton only 85 yards rushing. The victory raised Escambia to 5-I. crushing any thoughts of a losing season. Since it was the first Homecoming triumph in five years, the win was the bright finale for the week's activities. Highlighting Homecoming Week was Escam- Les.. ,....8QfQ EHS o, Godby 27 Capitalizing on numerous Escambia mis- takes. Godby shut-out EHS at Tallahassee's Capital Stadium. Coach Harrell Harrison des- cribed Escambia's play as sloppy, sloppy football. EHS drove effectively throughout the game. but turnovers and penalties halted chances of any score. With this loss, Escambia's record sank to 5-2 on the season, but maintained a 3-O in district play. ,wiv- Reginald Morgan. outstanding offensive player. 'Q 56A HH SCH