LaSalle High School - Lantern Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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Offensive player Keith Bloch finds that injury is a part of the game. His teammates make leaving the Coaches Murray, Boocher, and Hage take part in cere- field an easier task when the in|ury is a twisted ankle. monies awarding sweaters, trophies, and commenda- tions. Mr. Hafner awards a well-deserved first-year Mark Hockaday, Anthony Witt, Shaun Murray, Roger Vann, and Michael Warnsley impatiently await the sweater to football player Ron Dials. announcement of outstanding 1 977 football trophies in their last fall sports assembly 25

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Football Ends On A High Note Training for this year ' s football team began in early August with long and strenuous hours of practice. Drilling, running and general getting back in shape began at 8:30 a.m. Football fans experienced a disap- pointing season. Many thought that the number of victories on a record chart reflected a team ' s determination and desire to win. Not so. LaSalle ' s fighting Lion ' s displayed advanced qualities of endurance. Their long hours of strenu- ous practice paid off in the final game. Training began in early August. The team worked from 8:30 to 11:00 and again from 3:30 to 6:00 almost every day. Practices were spent perfecting each play and formation. Area games were played at Clay, Jackson, and School Fields. The players fought through to the end, ignoring the earlier discouraging defeats. Enthusiastic cheers from the faithful fans nourished wilting spirits back to health. Those same fans were rewarded with a final win that left hope for next year and joy in the hearts of the senior players. Quarterback Kerry Lesniewicz rolls out for a sprint down the sidelines. Newcomer Jim Hage barks out orders to the Lions under his command and guidance. 24

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Sophomore quarterback Robert Faulkens looks for a receiver downfield as two white-shirted opponents rush him and try to break up the play. B-Team Players Letter The B-team football players were a feisty group consisting mainly of sopho- mores. Practice started in early August and they were out there with the big guys twice a day in the sweltering heat. Those first days were spent running laps, doing calisthenics, and lifting weights. As practices progressed specific plays were worked on and positions were assigned. The team ' s first game was played in August and the season ended in Novem- ber with a six and four record. Most of the games were played behind schools like LaSalle aft er school. One night game was played at Penn High. Because the team was so small, many of the players played both offensively and defensively. There were several members of the team who were good enough to play varsity. They were awarded their first year sweat- ers. The season was one of gaining experi- ence and learning new methods of play- ing football and being a part of a team. This new talent will add depth and power to varsity teams in the future. As a pass is thrown, the linemen do their |obs by blocking the approaching opposition. The B-Team football games are played on LaSalle ' s field behind the school after school. 26