James A Shanks High School - Tiger Yearbook (Quincy, FL)

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Shanks Shows Improvements Over Past Season Records The Shanks Tigers Football Team had an even season, going four and four for the year. The Tigers started practice on August 15. with sessions twice a day until school started. When school began the team practiced every day from 2:30 until about 6.00 p.m. The Tigers, under the direction of their new head coach. Mr. Ricky Bell, won four of their last five games. They opened the season with three tough losses to Rickards. Bainbridge. and Lincoln. Then the Tigers turned the season around with an upset victory over the Leon Lions by a score of 15 to 14. What turned the season around was the victory over Leon. Coach Bell said. I feel it was the greatest win in Shanks' history. After the Leon game, the Tigers lost only to Godby. Shanks closed out the season with three wins in a row over Marianna. Madison, and Monticello. Coach Bell said. We graduated nineteen seniors and next season is going to be a rebuilding year, but feel the program is headed in the right direction. The junior varsity team finished its season with three wins and one loss. The Baby Tigers beat Monticello. Godby. and Marianna. Their only loss came in a dose game against Mosley. The outstanding player on offense was Robert Harris, a running back. He was most consistent on offense and played defense. Gary Russ was the most outstanding defensive player for the Baby Tigers. Willie McCray warms up before going into the game Loaches are Front Row Mr. Linzell Brown. Mr. Ricky Bell, and Mr. Andy Gay. Back Row Mr. Kim Grayson. Mr. James Pelham. Mr. Ricky Ardley. and Mr. Joey Edwards. Seeming excited about being player of the week is Eric Sanders. Varsity football Schedule Shanks JO Rickards 15 Bainbridge 7 Uncoil 15 Leo' 20 Godby 48 Marianna 27 Madison 22 Monticello Opponent 61