Gloucester High School - Cavalier Yearbook (Gloucester, VA)

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Football Moves into High Gear! The Football team went into the 1979 season looking for the York River District title two years in a row. Although they were co-champions last year they hoped to be on top by themselves this year. The team knew that York High School would probably be the worthiest district opponent and when these two teams met it would be a game not to be forgotten. The team got off to a slow start by losing their first two games to John Yeates and James Monroe. After losing the opening two games the Dukes turned it around by winning six straight. The first three victories came from District opponents Pembroke, Bruton and Tabb. The second half of the Dukes ' winning streak came from Group A schools Northumberland, Mathews and West Point. After these six victories the team met York in an intra-District game that would probably decide the District Championship. At the end of the first half there was no score for either team. This half was a strong defensive battle, neither team could generate any offense. When the second half started, York was kicking off. York kicked an on- sides kick and they recovered it with good field position. Then they drove the ball down to score, making it 7-0 York. The Dukes finally scored with 27 seconds left to go in the game. We decided to go for two points, and the victory instead of one point and a tie. An incomplete pass made the game end 7-6 York. In the final game of the season the Dukes lost to Poqouson and dropped to third place in the York River District. On the way to a fumble as half-time approaches. Harry Belvin listens as Coach Johnson explains the next defensive play

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Carol Williams, a sophomore set a school record on October 5 in a game against Tabb High School by scoring 7 points. Team members listen as coach Yvonne Smith gives them last minute instructions. Beth Miller dresses for the game with York High School Senior Co-captain Melissa Sterling concentrates on moving the ball upheld. SPORTS 17

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The Name of the Game... Another of Guy ' s catches!?! West Point finds out how tough Kevin Banks really is . Football! 19