Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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J.V.’s gain experience Although the junior varsity football team did not win any games, the season was not without a few bright spots. One was the play of the defensive line led by David Owens, Rick Davis, Steve Hagler, and junior Mike Poole. The primary weakness was in the defensive backfield. This led to 90% of the opposition’s scoring. Another bright spot was the running of Steve Willis who accounted for 60% of the yards gained. Lack of experience at quarterback also hampered the offensive unit. Ronnie Peak heads out for a long gain against West Charlotte. r BACK ROW: Steve Hagler, Rocky Hendricks, Joe Summerville, Troy Cole,, Ronnie Helms, Rick Davis, Andy Hunter, Bobby Wright, Mike Poole. SECOND ROW: Coach Jacumin, Ronnie Peak, Ronnie Pigg, David Owens, Doug White, Pat Staney, John Morgan, Tommy Alexander, Coach Tom McCoy. FRONT ROW: Daryl Connell,Ronnie Benfield, Mike Reynolds, Ray Miller, Bob Blake, Wayne Schreck, Mike Flowe, Steve Willis. J.V. FOOTBALL SCORE BOARD Patriots.0 Harding .... 21 Patriots.7 Hunter Huss . 13 Patriots.6 Salisbury. ... 12 Patriots.0 Char. Catholic 18 Patriots.7 East.21 Patriots.0 Olympic.6 Patriots.0 Garinger.6 Patriots.7 W. Charlotte . 14 Patriots.0 South.18 Patriots.0 North.39

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Fred Harris takes a toss from Mo Talley for a 45 yard run to put the Patriots over Garinger, 21-20 . Coaches go to the bench for strength and support. FOOTBALL SCORE BOARD Patriots . . . . 13 Patriots ... 34 Patriots .... 6 Patriots ... 20 Patriots ... 20 Patriots ... 28 Patriots ... 41 Patriots .... 7 Patriots ... 27 Patriots 34 Lincolnton . . 27 Hunter Huss . 19 Catholic .... 14 East.40 Olympic.7 Garinger. ... 26 Burns.0 South.20 North.46 West Charlotte 26 The Patriot offense plans its strategy for the next play against East. CHARGE!

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SOCCER SCORE BOARD BACK ROW: Randy Renegar, Aubrey Hilliard, Terry Dodd, Andre Shuh, Daryl Jenkins, Jerry Adams, Wayne Langford, Willy Burke. SECOND ROW: Wayne Mullis, Lewis Greene, Phil Dennis, Hood Dulin, Tommy Eubanks, Greg Parker, Ben Christenbury, Coach Richard Davis. FRONT ROW: Dale Luna, Ben Alexander, John Hubbell, Chipper Alexander, Bob Burris. Patriots.2 Country Day .... 3 Patriots.2 Christian High... 6 Patriots.2 Christian High... 4 Patriots.1 East .3 Patriots.2 Myers Park.4 Patriots.1 Country Day. . . . 0 Patriots.2 South.6 Patriots.3 Country Day. ... 2 Patriots.4 South.11 Patriots.0 East .1 Patriots.0 South.1 Patriots.1 East .3 Patriots.1 Myers Park.3 1st Soccer Team for I.H.S. Independence had its first soccer team in 1967-68. Although their record of 2 wins and 11 losses was not impressive, the prospects look good for the coming years. Out of 22 players there were only six seniors: Ben Alexander, John Hubbell, Wayne Mullis, Bob Burris, Jerry Adams, and Andre Shuh. These senior boys provided the scoring punch and Jerry Adams did well as goalie. All of the boys on the squad showed determination and hustle in this vigor¬ ous game. Some of the outstanding juniors were Terry Dodd, Chipper Alexander, and Gregg Parker. Co-captains of this first year team were John Hubbell and Ben Alexander. Coach Richard Davis commanded this fine soccer team. Jerry Adams guards the goal against an East scoring attempt. Chip Alexander steals the ball from an East forward.