Gainesville High School - Hurricane Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Varsity Football X Top-Seated Canes Romped Over A -S'C'l'I1lll1711I1,Qf fllllIl'1Cl'17l1C1C, 111111111111 c'.x'f'1'f.s 111111 extra effort to 01111 11 1'1i11. EDGEVVATER - The Purple Hurricanes put their perfect record on thc line at Orlando to take on the undefeated Edgewater Eagles ranked 16th in the state and came out with a rain-soaked 14-6 victory. When the Canes took the field, it was pouring rain and the Weather did not im- prove. Duc to the inclement weather the game became a punting bout as the pigskin changed hands many times during the first quarter. Early in the second quarter Quarterback Mc- Ashan gave fans something to cheer about. With third down and eight yds. to go, McAshan rolled out around end, saw daylight, and took off. Ten seconds and 56 yds. later he was in the end zone and gave GHS the lead. Edgewater fell victim to an instant replay as McAshan did it again, this time from 14 yds, out, to raise the Hurricane tally to 14. On defense, the light of glory shone on cor- nerback Phillips as he batted down three pro- spective touchdown passes. All in all, it was the defensive effort which far surpassed pre-game expectations and held the 16th team in Florida to one touchdown. GHS 14-EHS 6. It'.s gnoflf' the Ref -S'1,QlllI1-S' 11f111c1.s up as 1111r1'it:f1110 Movers sc:o1'1' 11IlO11lCl' touclz- flown. 'I4 111111 T0llC11l10ll2H,,, Co1e1nf111 Stipfm- ouiclz, is Inrouglzt clown by f1Cfl?Hl1L'l'l1ffCl' 101111 gain.

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A. P. Polls Correct GAINESVILLE - llurricanes, rated No. 3 in preseason polls, took on lax Lee in a thrilling season opener. First half action saw Canes cross into General territo1'y twice, but an alert Lee defense would not allow GHS to score. GHS per- mitted Lee into Cane territory only once, leaving first - half play scoreless. Canes returned from the locker room to jump into the lead as Stipan- ovich took a pitchout from McAshan and carried the ball in to score., Canes took over on their own 12 yd. line and a pass to Outlaw chalked up another six points for GHS. Sanders received a punt and raced 57 yds. to place the Canes in scoring position. The TD came as Stipanovich tore through Leeis de- fenders to go for the score. Reeves converted for the extra point to complete the scoring for the evening. GHS 21-LHS 0. PENSACOLA - Gainesville Canes took on 14th rated Pensacola Tigers with a balanced attack of runner Stipanovich and passer McAshan. Dur- ing the first-half, the Canes moved into Tiger territory many times, however, they never reached paydirt. The final half, particularly the last quarter, proved to be the downfall of the Tigers as the stormed-up Canes put 27 points on the scoreboard. Headhunters held Pensacola's offense to 1-1 points. Stipanovich rushed for 150 yds. and added three T Dis. Boundtree plowed 20 yds. for the other score. As play ended, the scoreboard read 27-14, and Gainesville held their 'i3rd in statev prestige. GHS 27-PHS 14. GAINESVILLE - In front of an aisle-filled crowd GHS Hurricanes romped over last yearls state champs, Melbourne, 31-13. Led by the tandem effort of Stipanovich and Roundtree, the home team took an early lead in the first half. After setting up shop on their own 37 yd. line, the Canes were in scoring position as quarter- back BIcAshan galloped into the end zone. Car- rying the ball 26 times, Stipanovich urged the Hurricanes to victory as he scored three times. Although the Bulldogs managed to rack up 13 points, Gainesvilleys defense held them to only 82 yds. rushing. Buell and Smith were superb in containing the Melbourne offense as they broke through the line four times to throw the Bulldog quarterback for long losses. During the final minutes of the game, Round- tree rambled into the end zone for the final points ofthe game. GHS 31-MHS 13. Explosive Cane Movers pile up fir yclrcloge in the Cl'llL'illI-jbllffll - clown play. M ons-ter man Buddy Carrell coffers with Defensive Coach Dicks on game strategy.

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Tough Com petition CAINESVILLE - XVith four straight wins under their belts, a perfect record, and a Homecoming crowd cheering them on, the Hurricanes stunned the Sarasota Sailors with a 29-0 victory. ln the first quarter, the Canes took the lead as a high hike went from the Sailors, 10 yd. line, over their quarterbackis head and into the end zone for a safety. Sarasota then kicked off' from the 20 yd. line and gave the Gainesville offense a turn to score. NVith a third down and nine to go situation, quarterback McAshan spotted senior flanker Outlaw racing down field and hit him with a perfect pass for a touchdown. This marked the beginning of a superb offensive show. Although the determined offensive line of Sarasota fought gallantly, they were no match for the wall-like line put up by the Gainesville Headhunters. John Kidwell, replacing injured end Jim Niblack and on the starting line - up for the first time, hauled in six crucial passes from Mc- Ashan including two for first downs. In the third quarter, master blocker and runner, Roundtree waltzed seven yds. to bring the score to l6-0. Early in the last quarter Stipanovich tore through the Sailor line for his ninth touchdown ofthe Season. After Stipanovichis run, which put the Canes in front 22-0, Coach Niblack put in his second team and watched as quarterback Holland led the Canes 36 yds. for another touch- down on a quarterback carry. Monday moming brought good news for the Hurricanes as A.P. polls rated them number one after the stunning Homecoming victory. GHS 29- SHS 0. w 1 Charles Outlaw executes a fnniliar sideline pat tern and deftly oulwits u would - be tackler. Davis down, Reeves up! lt's good! He puts the hall directly between the upriglzts.