Humble High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Humble, TX)

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L ,. , irs. ,, , , .nga , , , ,,, . ,7f- . N itir 1 .fW,fw,4t.iigi ?Eww?wa aaWiHmaa635?g? M' I ' W 'm ' H A V, .,VV fa sf .ii...i . ..,i.i n the mound at Kingwood is Joe Grim as he pitches to Kingwood batters. The ' were victorious over the Mustangs 14-1. The lefthanded pitcher had a 11 ERA and was chosen to the All-District team. Mg. ., Steve Willitord connects with a pitch from the Nimitz Cougars at a home game. 'he Cats added another victory of 9-5 to the season's winnings. A figure ot .286 summed up Steve's average for the season. Varsity second in District Varsity Baseball had a victorious season with a record of 15-8-2. The team consisted of 14 Seniors and 3 Juniors. District play was divided into two parts. In the first half ot the District games, the Cats lost only one game to the district winner Forest Brook. ln the second half, they lost only one game to Nimitz. ln the total roundup of District, the Wildcats placed second. The Cats traveled to Clear Lake and Conroe for tournament play. At Clear Lake the Cats did not place, but at the Conroe tourna- ment they placed third. Four players were awarded as All-District Players, two as second team All-District and one Honorable Mention Player. All-District Players were David Denny as short stop, Joe Gothard as outfielder, Joe Grim as pitcher, and Robert Key as pitcher. The second team All-District Players were Glen Cooper as designated hitter and Mike Hatley as outfielder. Honorable Mention was awarded to Bubba Delk for his catching ability. The team's returning lettermen were Glen, Bubba, David, Joe Gothard, Joe Grim, Scott Goodrum, Mike, Bobert, Matt McMillan and Steve Williford. All team members lettered for the season. Stas Pdf 1 risi ts s' mu.saQs . 7 ..., I ff '. - - 2 f' Q 1 x 5 ,,,, -, jg y ss , ,rv K ,w-':'..wf if -S-ee.. ' 1 , eading oft first base, Scott Goodrum watches for a chance to steal second. Skidding to a stop at home plate, Mike Hatley scores one for the Cats as the Qingwood's first baseman looks for signals from the pitcher and catcher to try to Kingwood pitcher goes to the plate to wait for a chance to make an out. The ut Scott out. The Cats won 14-1, Cats played Kingwood at home and were victorious 12-4. Baseball 8

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