John H Reagan High School - Spur Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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MEMBERS OF THE REAGAN FOOTBALL TEAM include, bottom row from left, Larry Brown, Billy Schott, Emory Bellard, Robert Miller, Chuck Lipscomb, Steve Phillips, Howard Shaw, Pete Huffman, Alan Moore, Steve Grant; second row from left, trainer Randall Day, Mike Butler, Jerry Johnson, Donald Ealey, Lester Ealey, Leven Deputy, Gene Sanders, James Hendricks, Morris Hoover, Mickey Vann, Bobby Bacon, Preston Matthews, Hap Feurbacher, Stan McElrath, Coach Glen Swenson; third row from left, Mike Ray, Tom Kelly, Tobin Haynes, Tommy Moorman, Curt Swenson, Jerry Carpenter, Cary Kipp, Don Nichols, Doyle Bridgefarmer, Troy Schulz, Jimmy Williams, Bill Bluntzer, Head Coach Travis Raven; fourth row from left, Garry Brown, Roger Roeglin, Tim Harkins, Bobby Reynolds, Rusty Campbell, Larry Arrants, Mike Bayer, Rickey Smith, Gary Morrison, Stan Manley, James Cawthon, Coach Carroll Lundin. VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Reagan .... . . .28 Churchill 7 Reagan . . .21 King Reagan . . .21 Alamo Heights . . . Reagan ...35 Travis 7 Reagan . . .17 Johnston 7 Reagan . . .24 Crockett Reagan ...23 McCallum Reagan .. .31 Lanier Reagan . . . 10 Austin Reagan ...34 Anderson 6 STATE PLAYOFF GAMES Bi-district Jleagan . .40 Seguin Regional Reagan . . .25 Miller Quarterfinals Reagan . .37 Wheatley .... 6 Semi-finals Reagan . .37 Washington ... 13 Finals Reagan . .17 Permian . . . 11 NOT ONLY DID Dr. Jerald Senter attend the games, but he also came out every day to Reagan to watch prac- tice and to administer pills and vaccinations as needed. Sports— 123

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Varsity Football New Season Begins Another Climb to Top HOWARD SHAW SLAMS solidly into a Wheatley ball carrier at the quarterfinals match. The steamy locker room was the scene of a jubi- lant celebration. Ecstatic football players were shout- ing, We ' re number one and for good reason, as these players had just accomplished a feat that few other teams in the history of Texas Class AAAA football have been able to do. The Reagan Raiders clinched their 2nd straight undisputed state cham- pionship and eventually their 2nd straight national co-championship (tied with Coral Gables, Florida) with a 17-11 victory over Odessa Permian. Many people thought that the Raiders would have a weaker team in 1968. The question was often asked, What will Reagan do for a suitable encore? With a determination to win and with strong sup- port, the Raiders accomplished the only suitable encore. The team was heartily supported from Church- ill to Permian by a school that wanted the Number 1 on the gym to remain there for another year. Spirit, though, was not the sole factor which helped the Raiders to become the successful team they were. The Reagan team of 1968 had some of the most talented players in the city and in the state, but they also had the ability to work as a team. Even though 27 seniors graduated from the 1967 team, the Raiders had three returning all-staters in Donald Ealey, Howard Shaw and Mike Bayer. Ealey and Shaw led the team in rushing, while Emory Bellard and Bayer provided the passing attack. This two- pronged offense of Reagan was one of the best in the state. Ealey and Billy Schott scored more points than any of the other Raiders. Schott scored all of his points by kicking. A surprise addition to the team was Alan Moore, whose magnificent punting helped the Raiders immeasurably. The Raider defense, Number 1 in the state, was utterly brilliant. The hard tackling of Shaw, Hap Feuerbacher, Jimmy Williams and Jerry Carpenter stopped many offensive drives. Feuerbacher and Williams led the team in recovering fumbles. Rusty Campbell seemingly got to the right place at the right time as he intercepted five passes. James Hendricks led the Raiders in punt blocking with three. In the rushing department, the Raiders gained 3,227 yards while limiting their opponents to a mere 974 yards. The Raiders overshadowed their oppon- ents in the passing category too. Reagan opponents passed for 943 yards while the unstoppable Raiders threw for 1463 yards. The capability of the Raider defense and offense is shown once again by the fact that Reagan opponents were forced to punt 100 times while the Raiders had to punt only 47 times. The remarkable success of the Reagan Raiders can be best summed up as extremely talented players, superb coaching, an overwhelming support by the student body and a desire to accomplish what many had said could not be done. COACH RAVEN RECEIVES congratulations and well-wishes from the Wheatley coach, Henry Carroll. 122— Sports

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E BO H B HMBKnBBH HHOTHBnH 44 Boys, 3 Coaches Combine Talents Billy Schott — Sophomore Quarterback Emory Bel lard — Senior Quarterback, All-District Rohert Miller — Senior Quarterback Chuck Lipscomb — Junior Quarterback Steve Phillips — Junior Halfback Howard Shaw — Senior Fullback All-State Pete Huffman — Junior Halfback Alan Moore — Senior Halfback Jackie Linam — Senior Halfback Steve Grant — Senior Fullback Jerry Johnson — Junior Fullback Donald Ealey — Senior Halfback, All-State Lester Ealey — Junior Halfback Leven Deputy — Senior Kicker Gene Sanders — Junior Halfback James Hendricks — Senior Halfback, All-District Honorable Mention Morris Hoover — Junior Center Mickey Vann — Senior Center, All-District Bobby Bacon — Junior Center Preston Matthews — Junior Center, All-District Honorable Mention HEADING Carroll Lud Hap Feuerbacher — Junior Guard, All District Stan McElrath — Senior Guard Mike Ray — Sophomore Guard Tom Kelly — Senior Guard, All-District Tobin Haynes — Senior Guard, All District Tommy Moorman — Junior Guard Curt Swenson — Junior Tackle Jerry Carpenter — Senior Tackle, All-District Carry Kipp — Senior Tackle, All-District Donald Nichols — Junior Guard S3 S4 i 124— Sports .. I