LeTourneau University - Pioneer Yearbook (Longview, TX)

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a | In his first year at the helm of the soccer team, Coach Stu Brynn led Jim Morris was the Jackets’ third leading point man with four goals and | four assists. Gary Haller was first with nine goals and six assists, followed by Dave Stoltzfus with seven and six. O NOP N PH AaARKN—-OWO SCORES N.T.S.U. Lamar Baylor U.T.A. Dallas Baptist Ambassador Louisiana Tech ees Dallas Baptist Centenary U.T.A. Ambassador Baylor (NAIA DIST. IV CH.) St. Mary’s ews (NAIA BI-DIST. CH.) Philander Smith (NAIA TRI-DIST. CH.) Midwestern State (NCCAA SOUTH REG. CH.) Tenn. Temple (NCCAA NAT. SEMI-FINALS) Bryan (NCCAA CONSOLATION) King’s RECORD — 11 —6— 3 The Jacket offense kept enemy goalies busy, outscoring opponents for the season, 43 goals to 31. NNNOONODONOAKNO no OF Ww O O- 167

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JACKET KICKERS NAB TITLES Fhe Jacket defense was tight, allowing only 1.55 goals per game in spite of all opposing efforts. In its debut at varsity status, the Jacket soccer team fought its way to two NAIA district titles and the NCCAA South Region Championship. Six team a ee re members; Dave Stoltzfus, B. J. Werner, Nate Saint, a Dave Whelchel, Gary Haller, and Keith Hibbard were named to the All-District IV NAIA squad. Stoltzfus and Goalie Keith Hibbard recorded a season high of 27 saves in the Hibbard were also chosen as NCCAA All-Americans. NAIA Tri-District Championship game. 1976 Soccer Team Front row (from left): Jim Morris Dennis Williams Ben Assam Nate Saint Dave Stoltzfus Kent Brady Middle row: Gary Haller agp, estas Brian Stephens Zilli “ Jon Bromley (ag “Jose Cosa Dave Whelchel B. J. Werner Top row: Garret DeJong John Brinkerhoff Franklin Dearmore Standing: Steve Beacham Coach Brynn Keith Hibbard 166

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JACKETS SIXTH IN NCCAA NATIONALS ¢ Co-captain Andy Briggs performed well in his fourth year on the Yellowjacket squad. He took first place in the 167 Ib. class at the NCCAA Midwest Regionals, and fourth at the national tourney. Doyle Peterson wrestled in the heavy weight class. He is shown here against Pete McMillan in an exhibition match. The Jacket wrestling squad journeyed to Pennsylvania to participate in the 1977 NCCAA National Tournament. The team finished sixth out of a field of sixteen. Ross Beans placed second in the 177 lb. class, barely losing in the finals 10-9. Andy Briggs placed fourth in the 167 lb. class. Five other Jacket wrestlers had qualified for the NCCAA Nationals, but none were able to place. 168 One of several freshmen wrestlers, Dan Straw recorded a key win when LeTourneau defeated Richland College 31-22. With Stu Brynn at the helm, the Jacket grapplers finished their dual meet season with a record of seven wins and four losses. Co-captains Andy Briggs and Ross Beans wrestled in outstanding style throughout the season. Randy Hartman, Doyle Peterson and Karl Anderson were the other veterans as the squad featured several promising freshmen. With only Briggs graduating, LeTourneau College will be a wrestling powerhouse for years.