Genoa High School - Oriole Yearbook (Genoa, NE)

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v . l f.i- On November 2 the Genoa team was thinking more of football for they gave Stromsburg a hard hitting game that they won't forget for some time, but still they gave us a whipping 18-6. Again Smith hit the middle of the line for a twelve yard gain and a touchdown. The last game of the season was played on the home town field. This was the second game that Genoa played heads up ball, but they were not able to get by Glark's strong defense and lost the seventh straight ball game of the year. This gave a total of one win and seven losses. The score of this game was 18-0 in favor of Clarks. Seven seniors played their last football game for their high school career, and all seven played a very good game. The seven seniors are Bryan Smith, Gail Johnson, Don Schumacher, Richard Silverberg, Fred Samuelson, Dean Beck, and Richard Peterson. Genoa Genoa Genoa Genoa Genoa Genoa Genoa Genoa TOTALS Genoa Back Row: Larry McNeff, Fred Samuelson, Front llow: Bryan Smith, Richard Peterson, SEASON CAPTAINS Gail johnson and Uon Schumacher SEASON RECORDS 7 Polk 0 7 Fullerton 47 13 Newman Grove 40 13 Silver Greek 40 6 Osceola 21 0 St. Paul 410 6 Stromsburg 18 0 Clarks 13 52 Opponents 227 Won 1- Lost 7 SENIOR LETTERMEN Richard Silverberg, Don Schumacher. Gail Johnson, Dean Beck, Coach-Mr. Joyce. 3'0-

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Ll ootlsccll Back Row: Mr. Fuerst-Assistant Coach, Jim lrwin, Wayne Kruse, Ed Johnson, Gary Swanson, Joe Swantek, Dwayne Dannelly, Dale Urwin, ,Ioe Hamaekers, and Mr. Joyce-Coach. Middle How: Ed Ramaekers, Bill Doe, Wayne McBride, Larry McNeff, Lefioy Rockey, Duane Bright, Dwayne McBride, and Dale Dannelly. Front Row: Fred Samuelson, Don Schumacher, Bryan Smith, Richard Peterson, Gail Johnson, Richard Silverherg, and Dean Beck. The 1056 football season started out with great success by the Genoa Orioles. Under the leadership of Coach Marshall Joyce and Assistant Coach l.arry Fuerst the Orange and Black scampered to a 7-0 victory over Polk. The game was filled with frequent fumbles due to first game jitters. The team played very fine ball in the first half and cut Dwayne Bright, the speedy halfback loose for a long run to score the only touchdown of the game. Genoa came back on the field in the second half but they seemed to have lost all their fire on offense but held Polk to a standstill in the middle of the field for the remainder of the game. ln the second game of the season Genoa was trounced by Fullerton 47-7. The Warriors had the Genoa boys bettered in speed and experience. The home town boys gave the Warriors a good game in the first half but again they looked as if they gave up in the last half. Fullerton went on to win for our first defeat. Larry lllcNeff made the touchdown, with Richard Silverberg kicking the extra point. On October 5 we traveled to Newman Grove to absorb the second loss in a row by a score of 40-13 with Bryan Smith making 12 points and Silverberg kicking the extra point. The Genoa boys played a good game all the way and gave Smith plenty of help in scoring. On October 12 we were overrun by Silver Creek 37-13 for the first time in four years. This was a big set back to the team, but Silver Creek just had too much speed in Prodroza and Kiliarl for GCY10a'S inexperienced ball club. Smith made all 13 points of this game on short jaunts through the line. On October 19 we again played away from home. We journeyed to Osceola only to lose 21-6 with Smith just making it over for the touchdown. The first half was very thrilling, but it started to drizzel a little and that seemed to put the fire out for Genoa. This was the fourth loss in a row for the Genoa boys. On October 23 we played a rated team in St. Paul. During this game no one played up to his standards and let St. Paul romp 40-0. The whole team was tired of getting beat so bad, but what could they do against a team that had twice as much experience as they had? -13..

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e Hwa- Back Row: Dean Beck, LeRoy Rockey, Gayle Cromwell, Gail Johnson, Eyman Anderson. Front Row: Kenny Cuddeford, Bill Doe, Fred Samuelson, Dave Elm, Larry lVlcNeff. Coach-Marshall Joyce. aoketlsall The basketball season started with 25 boys reporting for practice the first week. The Genoa boys opened their season at Fullerton, getting trounced 56-26. The boys played good ball the first three quarters, but gave up in the last five minutes of the fourth quarter to give the Warriors a chance to expand their lead. Dave Elm was high point man with 8 points. The second team lost 55-17. Wayne Kruse was high point man with 8. The next game was played on the home court with Silver Creek. The second team lost their second game in a row 34-22. ,lim lrwin pumped in 7 points to lead the scoring. As the first team came unto the floor they looked as though they were going to get revenge for them. As the game progressed the Genoa Boys seemed tired and Silver Creek managed to win 41-37. Bill Doe scored 10 points for high scoring honors. Dave Elm, Eyman Anderson, and Dean Beck each had 9 points. The lVl.B.N. Tournament held at Albion was next. Genoa drew a bye the first night . On the second night they played Neligh and lost 60-32 with Anderson and Elm scoring 11 each. On the last night Genoa met St. Edward and won 49-41, for the first victory of the season. They came home carrying a big third place trophy. The boys all turned in fine performances that night, and Coach Joyce was very pleased with the outcome of the tournament. After the tournament Genoa again played St. Edward, and again won 42-40. If it wouldn't have been for Gail ,Iohnson's fine shooting they might have lost it. johnson poured in 15 points while Elm and Anderson were close behind with 11 and 10 respectfully. The reserves were not quite so enthused about the outcome of their game. The Beavers romped over them 45-25. ,lim lrwin was high point man along with Jerry Koziol. Each scored 6 points in the contest. The next game was played at home with Albion. The Genoa boys looked as if they were out to win their third game, but Albion got the jump on them and went on to win 57-41. Eyman Anderson was high point man with 10 points. The second team made a better showing than the first team, but they also lost 36-34. Don Elm was high point man with 15 points.