Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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When the story had settled, the Hurricane had written into history eight wins-one tie-one loss. The lone defeat came at the hands of powerful E. C. Glass in one of the early encounters and only after Lexington had battled on better than even terms for three quarters, the patient Lynchburgers penetrated the Lexington territory only twice during the first half-once to the 48-yard line and again to score on an 82-yard dash two minutes before intermission. In their own Conference, the Hurricane was undefeated and tied only by Handley of Winchester. This tie caused Lexington to share district honors with Winchester- who was also undefeated. x Highlights of the season came when the Hurricane upset the dope to defeat Covington in a bitter contest on the W. 84 L. field, I2'6, and then came back a few weeks later to defeat the Blue Streaks, of Harrisonburg, 33712, on the same field before a large Home- Coming crowd. Other sweet victories were registered over such staunch rivals as R. E. Lee of Staunton, Waynesboro, Clifton Forge-while Bedford and Wilson Memorial were taken in stride. Early predictions foresaw a hard season for the small Hurricane with chances of break- ing even being almost impossible. But never before has such a small team so completely upset the dope sheet, and in the end the name Miracle Team had been added. Lexington High School will long remember the IQ48 edition of the Scarlet Hurricane as a splendiclly organized group, well versed in the techniques of football. Each boy gave his all as an individual and as a team man. Each was outstanding in his own right, the team was made outstanding by all. Alertness, determination to win, good sportsmanship, fair play, and a never-give-up spirit is the description tailor-made for Scarlet Hurricane. Those finishing their high school football careers this season are: Pooley Hubert, Willis Rowsey, Preston Wilhelm, Ernest Cummings, Bill McNutt, Pete Miley, Leon McKemy, Buddy Bray, Fred Swisher, Scott Huger and Don Leech. The Schedule Lexington. . . ......... 27-Bedford. . . . . Lexington. .. ... o-E. C. Glass. . .. Lexington .... .... I 27COVlI1gtOl1. . . Lexington . . . . . 7-Handley. . . . . . . . Lexington. . . .... zo-R. E. Lee. . . . .. Lexington. . . .... 5Q?WllSOl1 Memorial Lexington .... .... 3 3-Harrisonburg. . . Lexington . , . ..,. 30-Waynesboro. . . Lexington . . . .... 43'-CllftOI1 Forge. . . Lexington I91BUCl13. Vista. . . Totals 250 'Ei 27 E+

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W. oil ' - l FIRST ROW, BOTTOM! Dod, Wilhelm, B. .MrNull, Cummingx, Leech, llliley, Swifher, lllorrif, S. Huger, Hubert SECOND ROW: 1lleClung, Penirk, R. lllcNutt, IlfIcKemy, Tardy, Efzimzinger, C. Hamric, L. Ilamric, Bare, Morey TI-IIRID Row: L. E. Straub, IPI. lfiggirzf, Rowrey, fohnron, Baker, Reid, llarrifon, F. Wiggirir, Bray FOURTH Row: K. Haftetter, Ilollif, R. Ilorzeffer, Spencer, Eifler, Agnor, Pullen, S. Tardy, jordan, Lewix FIFTH Row: Mr. Brewbaleer, B. lluger, Sperka, Sleigh, Senmbauglz, Locher, F. D. Tardy, Larleey, F1fer, Simpfon, Zllorrifon NOT IN PICTURE: Wray Fo o tb all ERNEST CUMMINGS . .... Co-Captain: DON LEECH CI-IARLIS SIMPSON . . . . ,zllanagerr 'BILL MORRISON STUART P. BREWBAKER. . . .. .Coach The 1948 Scarlet Hurricane was well summed up in the Lion-0-Type QLions Club bulletinj, at a banquet given in honor ofthe team in these Words: We are paying tribute to the fightingest, the most sportsmanlike and spirited group of gridiron warriors who have passed through the halls of Lexington high School. 'Scarlet Hurricanef we salute you for the grand bunch of guys you are. Besides the Lions Club the Rotary Club also honored the team at a meeting. The substance of this tribute was responsible for a small but courageous group of footballers amassing one of the finest records in Lexington High School gridiron history. 14526151-

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'f . 'I+ ' ' ' E- STANDING: Coach Brrwbaker, Jlloxer, Ilubfrl, Tardy, Fifrr, Pen-isle, Milry, C. llamric, Cummingx and Hager KNEELING: L. Hanzrir, Morrif, Baker and l1'1'lf1r1m Boys' Basketball SCOTT HUGER ...., . . .flflanagfr MR. BREWBAKER. . . .... Coach With three returning lettermen and last year's Junior Varsity, Coach Brewbaker didn't have much hopes for a very good year. After a few weeks of hard work this group was ready to start their season. just as in football nothing Was expected but things hap- pened differently. The team improved with every game and even with such misfortunes as loss of two members through scholastic difficulties and others from time to time for various reasons, the Hurricane built up sufficient momentum to harrass the top teams near the end ofthe season. The calibre of the Lexington five was particularly prevalent in forcing Handley and Harrisonburg into overtimes during the last games. -'El28l5+