Huntington North High School - Modulus Yearbook (Huntington, IN)

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Fort Wayne Central — Oct. 15 The mighty Sea Rovers again tasted defeat, this time at the hands of the Central Tigers. The Vikes were outclassed in almost every way tonight. Per- haps it was a reoccur- rence of the Fort Wayne ■ ight! The coach did much substituting in an effort to find a combination that would chek against the powerful Tigers. The final count was 21-0. New Castle— Oct. 22 The crippled Vikings sailed to their third straight defeat tonight by spotting the Trojans 21 points in the first 13 min- utes. The Trojans ' first three touchdowns were made by the same meth- od, a perfect blocking set up for three perfect pass- es. The Vikes scored on on a quai ' ter back sneak by Hendricks, which cli- maxed a 79-yard drive. Passwater scored the other touchdown for the Norsemen on a three- yard line plunge. The final score read. New Castle 34- Vikings 13. Peru — Nov. 5 This rainy evening found the Vikes and Ti- gers engaged in mud fights on the slightlv sog- ffv turf of Krieffbaum Field. The Norse learn- ed a few things from the Elwood game and used them on the Peru ball club. The final tally was 48-0 in favor of the happy Sea Rovers. The coach was ready for his annual shower, wearing overalls fli d boots, which also heloed him in wading up and down the muddv sidelines. Wilson and Vardaman scored two touchdowns each while Hendricks. Passwater and Shultz each scored a touchdown. The con- versions were accounted for by Passwater (4), Shultz and Stonebraker. 23

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Oscar Naab. Dick Weyler, Ed Shenefield. Jack Hendricks, Ronald Weist, Russel Hay, Eddie Haines, Dan Perry Darvin Haupert, Charles CutshalL Paul Hai wood. Hervey Weiford, Gene Stephan. Jack Yahne. 1948 Freshman Football Team Most of the freshmen had played some football under Dick Goshorn while they were in the eighth grade and it showed it in their playing this year. This year they were coached by Oscar Naab, assisted by Dan Perry. They had a good season, winning four and losing three. The Viking team of 1952 promises to be big and fast and should win quite a few games for Huntington High. Before the year was over several of the boys were playing on the B team and should be able to make the varsity next year. 1948 B Team Football - The farm system of the Vikes showed some rapidly improving football players un- der the tutelage of Coach Oscar Naab. The B Team possessed both quantity and quality. Almost all of the boys on this team saw action, at least once, in a varsity game. Several of the better freshmen played in some of the B team games. This year the team beat Peru, Wabash, and Decatur. They lost to Wabash, Columbia City, and Bluffton. The Decatur and Bluffton games were fresh- man-sophomore games. A lot of time is spent with these boys, for it is the freshman and B teams that we mold our future Huntington High School Football teams. 22

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Basketball Dick Wilson— This short but power and speed packed fellow saw much action this season. He was noted for his ability to drive under the basket. He was called upon many times to help the Vikes com- plete their excellent season. Dick Hendricks — The tallest of the Sea Rovers this year was chosen to the all-conference first team. He was among the top ten scorers of the C. I. C. He was chosen honorary captain by his teammates. The first half of the season he operated at a forward posi- tion. The last half he played center. Coach Bill Williams Harry Smith — This big boy operated from the center position and was good at picking the ball off of the bang board. This was his fourth year of sports at H. H. S. He likes sports so well that, although he could have graduated in January, he finished the year. Frank Pyle— Frank came to H. H. S. late in the season, but managed to get into several games. He is a good defensive man and an excellent free-throw artist. He has a one-handed fall-away shot from about fifteen feet out that was good for several baskets. Gene Woods — Tito was the object of much ob- servation in the warm-up sessions, for everyone won- dered if he was hot . He was among the ten scorers of the conference, and was named to the all-conference second team. He was our shortest first-five man, standing just under six foot. He played a large part in every game by his consistent scoring.