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

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Dorr ll Wiley Chris Blockitone Kevin McBurnett Frank Shaw Lorry Carter Wet Defeat to Eventual State Champs Even with a torrential downpour of rain, the Raider fans came out for the bi-district game between Reagan and Brazoswood. Reagan, eager and tense, was stopped early in the game by the Buccaneers and failed to hold the Big Buc offense. Penalties and fumbles gave the Bucs two quick touchdowns. But after the kick- off, the Raiders charged back to narrow the score to 14-7. Brazoswood held the Big Blue in check the rest of the game and the final score ended up 28-7. (A) Ronnie Baker scrambles info the open os Donald Henderson and Bill Swenson prepare »o throw a block. (B) Ronnie Baker unloads a pass against the Buccaneers. (C) After a long kickoff return. Buddy Carter is hauled down. B 122 — Varsity Football

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Rodney Greene Phillip Flower Carl Alexander Forri Horton Robert Greene Three Wins Cinch Title for Varsity Nelson Field was the site for the begin- ning of an intense rivalry between Reagan and LBJ. In the first meeting of the two schools, old friends found themselves on different sides of the line. The Raiders got untracked in the second quarter when they drove for two touchdowns. The last half was a defensive battle with Reagan using a stout goal line defense on several occa- sions. Darrell Wiley intercepted a Jaguar pass in the last seconds to keep the score at 14-8. Playing in the mud for the second time in three weeks, the Raiders fared better the second time around. Crockett was una- ble to score on the Big Blue all night. Reag- an's offense scored three times and the defense once to bring the final total to 28- 0. In the final regular season game of the year, the Big Blue exploded for 53 points. Every team member saw action against McCollum in the game which gave the team momentum to enter the playoffs. (A) Watching the team that he wo originally going to ploy for lose. Bill Swenson shows a look of gratitude to be o Reagan Roider. (B) Dorrell Crayton wrap up LBJ quarterback Woyne Ponder after no goin. (C) Korl Alexander, Jame Teague, and Bill Swenton line up to accept the challenge of the LBJ offense. (D) LBJ' la»f hope wa dashed when Kevin McBurneti and Gary Porrish swarmed in on the ball carrier. (E) Hurdling through a gaping hole, Ricky Crooks pon- ders which way to go. (F) Rodney Greene stretches out to grab a McCollum runner as Carlos Sepulveda and Korl Alexander give pursuit. Varsity Football — 121

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Doug Hill Receives Jack Linam Honor Each year, the team votes for an individ- ual senior player who they feel is worthy of receiving the Jackie Linam Award. The qualities for this award are exceptional and are rarely found together: Team spirit, dedication, desire, determination, and hus- tle. These are only a few of the fine quali- ties found in this year's Jackie Linam Award winner, Doug Hill. Coach Fretag described Doug by soy- ing, Dynamite comes in small packages, and Doug is certainly a bundle full. Doug has exhibited superb athletic talent in his four years of football. Despite a broken leg early in his junior year, Doug came back and played fine ball. In receiving the award, Doug expressed his appreciation to his teammates and the coaches and thanked the team for their consideration. B (A) Cooch Wolly Freytag congratulate Doug Hill on winning the Jackie Imam Award. (B) Showing a seri- ous expression, Doug Hill thonks the team for the award. (C) While bocking up the defensive line, Doug was always near the boll. C Jackie Linam Award — 123