Leipsic High School - Le Hi Yearbook (Leipsic, OH)

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Joe Berger gets off punt on the play. The Seniors and Juniors are getting psyched at the pep rally the night before the Homecoming. The team does a victory huddle after their win. Jim Dillinger is tackled after a gain on the play. Team shows spirit while breaking through the banner in preparation for the game. Football ‘21

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Vikings Show Improvement On Gridiron What was Coach Phillips going to do different this season? Many people didn’t know what to expect from this year’s Vikings football team but what the people got was a more improved team. The Vikings started out strong with a close loss to arch rival Patrick Henry. This season the Vikings featured a strong running attack with Steve Hazleton and Adam Tussing leading the way. Coach Phillips led the Vikings to a 3-7 record in which they lost some very close games. Many of the vikings received honors in the BVC. — Randy Schroeder, Kevin Knueven Viking receiver takes the hit on an incomplete pass. 20 Football Row 1: Dan Kimmet, Doug Kreinbrink, Ron Bruce, Joe Berger, Chad Rigel, Steve Hazelton, Jim Dillinger, Louis Laubenthal, Carl Badertscher, Coach Phillips. Row 2: Coach Gerber, Scott Pfister, Jim Garrett, Chad Fenbert, Joe Hernandez, Richard Casteel, Brian Rayle, Adam Tussing, Richard Prater, Josh Logan, Tracy Halker, J.T. Inkrott, Coach Tooman, Aric Rader. Row 3: Coach Bryan, Ryan Schroeder, Dan Hardy, Gabriel Lomeli, Junior Noriega, Dave Schroeder, Jason Tussing, Tim Critten, Jeff Parker, Brad Ellerbrock, Coach Giesige. Scott sweats with anticipation while watching the last few plays.

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Cross-Country Shows Off Talent LHS Junior Melissa Feldman turned in an outstanding cross-country season which concluded with a trip to state competition held in Columbus. Missy finished thirty-seventh out of a field of over one hundred runners. Prior to her advancement to state, she placed eighth in re-gionals, and ninth in district. The 1987-88 Cross-Country Team proved its talent throughout the entire hard, strenuous season. With the help of Coach Gary Krein-brink, the Vikes’ overall record was outstanding. Led by seniors David Muller and Mark Feldman, other returning letter winners for the boys’ team were Troy Ellerbrock, Darby Niese, Rolando Valdez, Brian Robinson, Fred Solis, and Romeo Valdez. Returning letter winners for the girls’ team were Melissa Feldman, Renee Krein-brink, Amy Haselman, Shannon Kimmet, and Karen Weis. After the fastidious but exciting season, the effort did pay off for a few of the high achieving runners. David Muller and Troy Ellerbrock were quite fortunate to receive second team all PCL honors. As for awards, the most valuable runner for the girls was Melissa Feldman. The boys’ most valuable runner award was given to Troy Ellerbrock. Some other awards were the Viking Award, which Mark Feldman took, while Amy Haselman received the Varsity L Award. Considered the most improved was Renee Krein-brink. Sophomore Fred Solis goes for the finish line. Row 1: Shannon Kimmet, Mamie Ruskey, Melissa Feldman, Amy Haselman, Karen Weis, Renee Kreinbrink. Row 2: Brian Robinson, Rolando Valdez, Darby Niese, David Muller, Fred Solis, Romeo Valdez, Troy Ellerbrock. Hearing his parents cheer him on, the encouragement makes Troy strive for another victory. 22 Cross-Country