Granite City High School - Warrior Yearbook (Granite City, IL)

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SAME TIME NEXT YEAR r 6 SOCCER

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QUILL SCROLL 246 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 247 HIGH WORLD 248 PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB 250 SOCIAL STUDIES CLUB 251 ECONOMICS CLUB 252 F.S.A. 253 SCIENCE CLUB 254 FOREIGNERS 255 STUDENT COUNCIL 256 SENIOR SUMMARY 258 YEARBOOK 262 INDEX 270 CLOSING 280 5

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It ' s become an annual trip for the Granite City South Soccer team. Each November, the Warriors head north- ward to whatever site is designated for the Illinois State Soccer Championship. South Teams have made the trip seven times in eight years. The last five trips have re- sulted in state championships. Few Illinois high schools have been so dominant in one sport. The Warriors are 123-13-11 for the last five seasons. They have won fif- teen straight state tournament games, outscoring their opponents 44-6. The first Illinois State Soccer Tournament was held in 1972. That year, under head coach John Sellmeyer, the Warriors won the title. In 1973, South won it ' s first round game, however they lost in the semifinals. In 1976, South defeated Wheaton Central for the state title. The momen- tum began at that tournament and hasn’t slowed down yet. The most recent season South defeated Hinsdale South 5-1 to win its fifth straight title. “Frankly, it’s hard to believe, said assistant coach Mel Bunting. But as we’ve told the players for a long time, we are the champions until someone takes it away from us.” 1 . Defensive players Jim Brewer and Lloyd Sharp work together to keep the ball away from their goal. 2. The Warriors rejoice after winning the 5th consecutive State Soccer Championship. 3. Rich Moore uses his skills in keeping the ball away from his opponent 4 Robbie Mann care- fully dribbles the ball down the field. 5. Dave Fernandez heads the ball to his teammates. 4 SOCCER 7