Hudson High School - Hornet Yearbook (Hudson, NC)

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Exciting Win Over Hickor Varsity football team members were first row left to right: Charles Clark, Eddie Agner, Max Pope, James Roper, Gary Martin, Jerry Tate, and Gary Corley. Second row: T. S. Childers, Larry Price, Steve Drum, Buddy Watts, Larry Braswell, Sammy Swanson, Jerry Younce, Bruce Bryant, Jim Shaver, Dale Pope, and Jimmy Davis. Third row.: Don Wall, Rickey Co-captains, T. S. Childers and James Roper, relied on eachother for support throughout the season. John Conner. Football 1964 at Hudson High will be remembered as the year of the ex- plosive Hornet backfield. Halfbacks, Eddie Agner and James Roper, and full- back, Max Pope, were unpredictables at best when given the ball by quarter- backs Mike Correll or Charles Clark. The Hornets had high hopes of at- taining football excellence early in the season. Victories over Granite Falls fthe last me eting of the two rivalsj, Wilkes Central Qin sudden-death play- oil, and Hickory Qfirst victory ever for the Hornetsj related enthusiasm. Next came the always tough arch-rival Le no i r as an opponent. In this game Lenoir proved to be the only conference team to completely dominate Hudson during the season and win without us- ing Hornet mistakes. In the loss to Newton-Conover, all scoring by New- 78 Edwards, R. L. Herman, Terry Harris, Dennis Hendrix, Walter Moore, Junior Fox, Freddie Swanson, Randall Moore, Clyde Conner, and Mark Rigsby. Fourth row: Doug Pritchard, Noel Watts, Mike Rucker, Ronnie Hollars, James Clark, Mike Smith, Franklin Lackey, Roy Aubain, Roger Secreast, and ton- Conover came after Hudson fumb- les or pass interceptions. Undefeated Morganton fell prey tothe Hornets in a 27-O blitz. Go Agner go was the chant of the Hornet fans at Taylorsville as Eddie Agner sparked an easy 42- 19 win at the expense of the Taylorsville Bears. How- ever, the following two games were utter torment for all Hornets as Hudson dropped their chance for first or second place in the North Western Conference as they lost to Valdese 15-O and to Marion 19-O. Pride, joy, discouragement, and sorrow were only a few of the emotions endured by the fans, coaches, and players of the Hudson High Hornets during one of the most exciting and discerning seasons in years.

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One of Three Major Sports Baseb all began in April of 1964 in the c risp, spring-like W e athe r of later winter. Competition was much more valid than in previous years, and the Ho rnets succumbed to six confer- ence foes in eight games. After beginn- ing with four consecutive losses, falling to Wilkes Central, Hickory, Valdese, and Morganton, the Hornets eked out a tenth-inning vi ctory at Taylorsville. The week following a loss to Marion, the Hornets patched a 4- 1 victory over arch-rival Lenoir due to Joe Cook's two-hit pitching. The final record for Hudson stood at two wins against six losses for a sixth place in the North Western Conference. Errors were a big f ac tor in deter- mining the se ason's Out-Come. All games were close in score, but Hudson was unable to secure sufficient breaks to win in most races. Outfielder Mike Correll was the only Hornet chosen for the all North- western Co nfe re n c e game. Wayne Cannon, Joel Carroll, Joe Cooke, and Corre ll were All-County baseballers for Hudson. With a victorious smile, Charles Clark clasped a high pop fly in a practice session. .skank ' ' F-- With Jackie Jenkins, Jerry Annas, Wayne Cannon, Jim Greene, Steve Drum, and Coach Ken Br ack ett paying close attention, coach Bobby Clark demonstrated the proper grip of a baseball for more efficient ball-handling. In spite of determined efforts, Jerry Annas struck out. 77 ,W ,

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Highlighted Football Season Head coach Ted Watson smiled approv- ingly as the varsity team r an through a light practice session on a brisk after- noon. Hudson Opponent Hudson Opponent 12 6 0 0 Gr. Falls fHudson won on ydg.J 12 first downsg 204 yds. rushing 5 Charlie Wilkes Central Clark, Price scored, 13 first downsg 159 yds. rushingg 45 yds. passingg 4-8 completed passes. Outrunning a host of defenders, Agner gained some 15 yards before being rushed by two of Valdese's players. Hudson Opponent 1 3 6 Hickory 1 14 first downsg 122 yds. rushingg 38 yds. passing 5 4-14 completed passesg A g n er A ftwicej scored. Hudson Opponent Lenoir 4 first downsg 34 yds. rushingg 12 yds. passing. Hudson Opponent Newton 15 first downsg 203 yds. rushingg Agner scored. Varsity and Junior Varsity coaches discussed football and evaluated its progress at Hudson. From left to right were Hildred Clark, Bobby Clark, Theron Farlow, and Ted Watson. 79