Heidelberg High School - Yearbook (Heidelberg, Germany)

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During halftime, George Cop- pit, Eddie Sprague, and Brian Hall discuss their strategies for the second half. Chris Mill- er shows off his awesome goal- ie skills during try-outs. Freshman Kevin Hall dribbles down the field for the possible goal. Brad Higham passes the ball during try- outs. Dave Merhar leaves the opponents awe struck during the Mannheim scrimmage. Sports 73

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0 1th0ugh competi- tion was tough and chances slim, nearly 100 young men sweat it out for two weeks on the soccer field to be- come a member of the prestigious Ments Varsity team. Of those 100 only 17 young men made it. Of those 17 were 9 returners who lead the team throughout the season. These returners were Ed Sprague, Joe Ockert, Dave Merhar, Tom Nel- son, Brian Hall, George Coppit, Robbie Sadler, Brad Higham, and Chris Miller. The team of one Fresh- man, one Sophomore, nine Juniors, and six Sen- iors joined together and opened their season with an impressive 7-0 shut- out over the Wiesbaden Warriors. The Lion spirit that comes with winning lead them to another Vic- tory over the Nuerenberg Eagles with a score of 2-0. The 1986-87 Varsity Merfs Soccer Team was the epitome of greatness, they were the elite. Sophomore Siggy Cropper concentrates on dribbling the ball down the field. Joe Ockert and Chad Hough even spend their freetime indoors with the soccer ball. Standing: Bob Fellenz, Brian Hall, Clint Kirk, Dave Merhar, Kevin Hall, Tom Nelson, George Cop- pit, Josh Cooper, Joe Ock- ert, Siggy Cropper, Coach Praesent. Kneeling: Coach Fellenz, Richard Hewitt, Jamie Mooring, Robbie Sadler, Chris Miller, Brad Haghham, Eddie Sprague, Chad Hough

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PLENTY OF CONFIDENCE ttWetre big, wetre bad, we kick butt!! This yearts J V soccer team Will domi- nateIV - RON GEORGE Team Captain he spirit and confidence that the 1986-87 JV boys soccer team exhibited was at an all time high. The defense was impenetrable, and the offense was a fine-tuned scoring machine. The team was re-enforced by re- turning players Ronald George, Mike Draper, Max Carter, Mark Scott, and Bill Majors. Coaches Mr. and Mrs. Welte helped make the team a dominating force. In the season opener game against Wiesbaden, the JV Lions triumphed 3-0 over the Warriors which gave them the spirit and determination that lead them to their 7-1 romp over the Nueren- berg Eagles and the many games that followed. The 1986-87 JV Lions were the best and they definitely dominat- ed. its wen Halpin skillfully maneuvers the ball as he dribbles down the field. Standing: Mr. Welte, John Goss, Rob Webster, Mark Scott, Eric Schmitt, Mike Draper, Ronald George, Robert Halpin, Max Carter, Bill Majors, Ken Johnson, Mrs. Welte Kneeling: Chris Gehman, Jason Friedman, David Halpin, Lou Spear, Steve OtBrien, Mike Cullina, Dave Reiss, Scott Allen. Not Pictured: Billy Brosseau, Chris Jeszensky, Raphael Morales, Scott Snyder. 74 Sports