Jackson Preparatory School - Precis Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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Those who thought the Greenwood weather was bad were shocked when they saw the Manhattan game. Played in a driv- ing rainstorm and near-freezing tempera- tures, the Big Red Machine rolled over the Lancers land through the mudj for a 14-7 win. Steve Murrell scored on a 12 yard reverse and Ken Toler rambled for a touchdown with an 80 yard punt retum. The next week against the Riverside Re- bels, the Patriots overcame 12 tumovers to take a 14-7 victory. The rugged defense, led by Frank Edwards who filled in for an injured Ron Baker, allowed the Louisia- nians only 13 yards rushing Toler's two touchdowns made Prep's record 6-3. In the season's final contest, the Patriots 4 met the rival Indianola Colonels. Game day was filled with excitement and the most enthisiastic 'pep-rally of the season. The game was mainly a defensive battle, but two Patriot tumovers inside the 30 yard line gave Indianola a 12-0 lead. Dolph Woodall blocked both extra point kicks. Prep's offense began to move in the second half with Walter Riddell's crashes through the Colonel's defense. With under five minutes to play Ken Toler eluded two defensive lineman and threw a bomb to Roff Hays who was caught from behind at the 14. Neal Lehan's quarterback sneak on fourth ,and inches at the four was short, giving the ball back to Indianola. A final Patriot drive ended with an interception as Indianola won by a score of 12-6. The season was a heartbreaker. Four games were lost by a total of only 15 points. The 1976 record was not as good as was expected, nevertheless, the strong ef- forts and team spirit made the patriots win- ners in the highest sense. Prep 0 Greenville Washington 7 Prep 6 Canton 7 Prep 34 Sam Barthe 22 Prep 27 Greenville Christian 14 Prep 18 Clarksdale Lee 15 Prep 21 McCleur 13 Prep 13 Greenwood Pillow 14 Prep 14 Manhattan 7 Prep Prep 6 14 Riverside 7 Indianola 12 II4 Pats put it to MeCluer in the Eagles Homecoming game. junior Frank Edwards hit hard forcing a Q fumble while David .Noblin prepared to recover. 5 ,.. w J is Running to the outside, Ken Toler followed the play to eat up yardage against Greenwood Pillow.

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David Noblin dashed for a large gain against Clarksdale Lee. Coach Carruth instructed Greg Ball, john Thames, and Ron Baker on the needs for a moment during the Clarksdale Lee game. 116 Above-A Greenville Christian ball carrier fell as Bill Primos and David Noblin put him in a squeeze. Left-The Patriot offense listened to quarterback Neal Lehan as each man learned his assignment.