Kittanning High School - Kit Han Ne Yearbook (Kittanning, PA)

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The up and coming Wildcats played host to the Freeport Yellowiackets in one of the most exciting games of the season. Although Free- port was outplayed in every department, they managed to eke out a 26-25 victory in the last few seconds of play. From the opening kick-off, it was evident that the Wildcats were completely overpowered by a superior Leechburg squad. This was the only game all season that the Burtonmen did not make a good showing. The final score was 33-14. The Wildcats, showing their best offense of the year, steamrolled the weaker and less ex- perienced Redcats to the tune of 31-6. From the kickoff to the final gun, there was no doubt in the minds of the fans as to what the outcome would be. This game, representing the last ordinary game on the Wildcat schedule, was very excit- ing. Kittanning was never behind, although the Tigers threatened many times only to have their drives stopped by the powerful Cat's defense. The final score was Kittanning 18, Apollo 13. mg-t....-k,..m,...M.M.. ., FEATURE ATTRACTIONS K.H.S. Opp. Sept. 12 .. , 0. ..,.. Washington Twp. 8 19 ...,...,.. 7... .. .. lndiana ..,.. . . ,, . 13 26 ..... , 6 . , Punxsutawney ,. 12 Oct. 3 ..,...,,. 26 .. Rimersburg . 6 10.. ...,... 19. .,,.. North Huntington . , 14 17 ...,...... 25 . .. Freeport .. ... . 26 24 ,..,..., 14 ....... Leechburg . 33 31 ...... 31 ,....... Tarentum ,. 6 Nov. 6 ... 18 . Apollo .. ,. 13 14,.. ...,.. as ........ Ford City .. , . 0 In their 29th annual classic with the down river rivals, the Wildcats plucked the pin feathers from the Ford City Ducks to the near record score of 38-0. In front of an enthusiastic crowd of almost 5,000, the Cats took full advantage of the Glasser's every mistake and through much su- perior playing, skyrocketed the score. COACHING STAFF Left to right: Mr. Round, Midget League Coach, Mr. Shaul, Backtield Coach, Mr. Burton, Head Coach, Mr. Shepard, J. V. Coach, Mr. Milliron, Junior High Coach, Mr. Miele, Ass't Junior High Coach.

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Front Row: LaVerne Slagle, Manager, Forrest McCombs, Manager. Row 2: Mr. Burton, Coach, Bob McKeen, Joe Langham, Stanley Adams, Edward Kline, Bob Morrow, Dan Caulk, Jim Crossman, Mr. Shaul, Coach. Row 3: Bob Held, John Morrow, Frank Baker Richard Gowetski, Bob Essenwein, Victor Poholsky, Williard Wasson, Randy Kunselman, Paul Kanish. Buck Row: Bob McGaughey Jack McLaughlin, John Gray, Robert Brodhead, Arnold Crawford, Bob McLaughlin, Bill Martin, Tom Steim, Don Blinn, Neil Aharrah, Gus Furlong. VARSITY FUUTBALL The 1952 edition of the Kittanning Wildcats came up with one of the classiest elevens in the valley. Beaten four times by one touchdown and other bad breaks, the Cats rolled up more yard- age than any of their opponents. Speed was a big factor in this powerful offense as was notice- able when linemen advanced downfield to throw key blocks enabling the backs to score. The unity and teamwork shown on the field was the result of weeks of practice under the directorship of Mr. Burton and Mr. Shaul. On September 12, the Cats took the field for their first game of the campaign. Kittanning held a decided edge in statistics, but lost 8-0 on a touchdown in the first quarter. This was scored as a result ofa fumble. The Crimson Tide also scored a safety in the fourth period. After playing a scoreless first period with Indiana, the Cats scored on a pass play early in the second quarter. The Indians, using breaks to pull the game out of the fire, won after spoting the Wildcats a 7-point halftime lead. In a close game, the Cats couldn't push a second TD over the goal line. The Punxsy Chucks scored in the first and third periods, while hold- ing KHS to one touchdown in the second. Neither team could make an extra point. After dropping the first three games, the Cats bounced back to defeat Rimersburg 26-6. The scrappy gridders from Kittanning opened up with a powerful offense that gained over 409 yards. Rimersburg scored its lone tally on the third play of the game on a pass that clicked for 72 yards and paydirt. From that point on, KHS took complete command of the contest. The following week, the Wildcats took the field against the powerful and undefeated North Huntington team. Playing one of their better games of the year, the Cats bumped the Bulldogs and remained a strong contender for Class A laurels. As the final gun sounded, the score- board showed Kittanning 19, North Huntingdon 14.

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4 0 qI0l'4 L ETT ERMEN ., -3' Q 'Nl' , . if F5 9- 3 Af Fl X f5 Wax X tw M I 'l. Stanley Adams, left halfback 2. Joe Toy, center 3. Ed Kline, fullback 4. Don Blinn, left tackle 5. Bob Held, right end 94 6. Bob McGaugl'1ey, right tackle 7. Jack Mclaughlin, left end 8. Arnold Crawford, fullback 9. Dick Gowetski, quarterback 10. Bob Brodhead, quarterback FOOT