Highland High School - Highlander Yearbook (Sparta, OH)

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The Freshmen players gained a lot of experience, especially in the backfield, al- ' though they did not win any football I games. This was evident in the running abil- ities of Richard Price with the most TD's V and yardage, and of Jerry Westbrook who had an excellent season at the full- back position. One highlight was the Lawson to Abra- ham pass that covered 45 yards. The defensive line did an excellent job, and Weaver and Lawson teamed up to get the only safety ofthe year for the frosh. 1 z Scot ball carrier is stopped by Card. defense. Weaver-Lawson Team up for Onl Safety of Yr FRONT ROW: T. Kanagy, J. Shoemaker, B. Davis, R. Barnett, D. Gilkerson, ROW 2: R. Price, B. Kinney, L. Adkins, M. Owens, T. Davis, J. Kanagy ROW 3: S. Walker, R. Weaver, J. Westbrook, R. Ragor, T. Abraham, T. Lawson, Coach Byers. 5 z . ,I , , 1 , . '!'5 I f .,.. . . F ' .. tx 1' st.t .. Q i A ttt s , t. ... ... , . ..... .... i.s.. .sf t.s1 .., .g.. ,trt. 1 r.eft g it ii .... iitt .e.. ...,,. . if saitit ltt iii T 't.t1 s F Qiiarterback Tom Lawson narrowly escapes the grasp of Pirate , Lrneman. Frosh. Offense runs a play from scrimmage. Freshmen Football!-25 .

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Reserve's Cain Experience End Season 4 Reserves ended with an even 4-4 record. One highlight of the season was each player receiving a skull award for shutting out Cardington 24-0. Ray Frame, with 140 yds.,was the yr.'s leading gainer. Other big gainers were Earl Squires - ll6, Mike Beck - l13, Wayne Young 5 l05, and Mike Orecchio - 99. Keith McCarty and Earl Squires were the leading receivers. Wayne Young and Mike Orecchio led in scoring with 2 TD's. Randy Thompson, Mike Beck, Wayne Hinkle, Keith Mc- Carty, Randy Weaver, and Earl Squires also scored. l .? E i ... . mr 1 -I ... .... ...QM -..-...-..... N. f .- . ,.. .-.........., - uilunrvqtswnn , 0 ,- w ' an .1 4- , Z .g,g 5 by ,VI uv-' WA A fi, 5 A Z .. P th? xgfhgiwif i'8'9 5 . x . .7 et g My M4 rim ,.:-, ife 5 x rvr . ii ieyy r Ngo ,,, 'Lf' i-'-e ' , ,. l Highland linemen charge off the line to block for forthcoming After PFC game warm UPS the Reserve Team gets psyched up for play, Below: Players unpile to see if Highland gets a first down the game Below Sophomore Wayne Hinkle kicks a spiraling 35

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Cross Country - Steve Deel, Burton Westbrook, Jeff Ebersole, Greg Condron, Jerry Abraham, Bill Harrod, Marvin McGrady, Wayde Looker. Young Runners Gain Experience With New Coach Warm-ups mean running through heavy traffic before a meet. , Q Soph. Marvin McGrady is honored by being Cross Country's Most Valuable Runner. Left: Manager Rick Chipps looks on as Coach Fritch clocks a runner. Right: Determination made Greg Con- dron the most improved runner this season. The 1974-75 Cross Country Team ended a good season with the record being 3-5. Coach Fritch commented he was satisfied with the season. Soph. Marvin McGrady qualified for the district cross country meet on Oct. 26. The whole team ran at the Nazarene College where each member received a ribbon. The top runner Marvin McGrady's best time was 11:35. On Oct. 30 the team gave a surprise birthday party for Coach Fritch.