Logan High School - Aerial Yearbook (Logan, OH)

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tory number five. No one who saw the game will ever forget big Duke Dalton's stretching high in the air to knock down a sure three points and the sight of the Logan cheering section coming to life as McKinley scooped the blocked field goal attempt and raced unmolested into the Logan end zone for a sweet six points. Victory number five in the SEOAL, after many years of being intimi- dated by the Ironton Tigers, was oh so sweet In a night of big plays that featured three touchdown passes that swarmed all over the Jackson Ironmen going away 52-12, no game was probably more highlighted by defense. McKinley recorded 19 tackles, Rolan 13, and Tucker recorded 12. Gasser continued his drive on all passing records with an 8 13 passing night and 144 yards. John Kemper proved this night he could also throw the ball when he completed a 35 yard option pass to Armstrong for a touchdown. Victory number six was in the bag, victory number three in the SEOAL. The following week the Chiefs finally received the state recognition that they deserved when they were named for the first time in history as one of the 10 best teams in the state. Logan remained perfect by beating Wav erly 42-0. Kemper gained 132 yards. Emer son added 62 yards in 10 carries, and Tucker proved that he could run as well as block with 51 yards on just four carries. Gasser continued his pursuit of the records with 6 9 passes for 114 yards. The Logan defense continued to play stick'em football. Victory number seven belonged to the purple and white, victory number four in the SEOL. No one had to ask who we were playing the following week, for the cries vibrating through the halls were BEAT Athens. The Athens Bulldogs came into Logan with a per feet record in the SEOAL, not having allowed an opponent to cross their goal line in the past 15 quarters. Gasser made quick work of that record as he repeatedly riddled the Bull dog's secondary with strike after strike. When the smoke had settled, Gasser had hurled four touchdown passes. The stingy Logan defense again played super football keeping the Bulldogs in check until the out come was well-assured. Victory number eight was well deserved, number five in the SEOAL. The Chieftains, with an opportunity to clinch at least a share of the league crown, played spiritless for nearly a half before capi- talizing on the two Meig's errors near the end of the second quarter for a 14-0 lead. No game was probably more determined by the defense. The defense was simply terrific. Victory number nine, number six in the SEOAL, a share of the crown belonged to the Chiefs. A happy group of Chieftains celebrated victory number 10. The clear title to the SEOAL crown assured state ranking and a perfect 10-0 record. The dedication that started way back who knows when was never more evident than during the second half when Logan methodically both offensively and defensively destroyed the Gallipolis Blue Devils' hopes of a major upset by burying them 35-6. The team of destiny filled with character, poise, and talent, had left its mark on the history of the little community nestled in the Hocking Hills. Victory number 10 was oh so-sweet, number seven in the SEOAL was wrapped up. ABOVE: Marty Hallett, eyes a defender as he caught a pass for yardage. LEFT: John Kemper, out-maneuvers New Lex. defenders as he goes for a gain. FRONT ROW: Don Ellinger, Ron Swaim, Terry Woltz, Gary Barkhurst, Brad Lightfoot, Jeff Donaldson, Rob Stufflebeam, Tim Myers, Paul Shaw, Darren Dawley, Robbie Mitchell, Jeff Mullins, John Huffman, Jim Frasure and manager Barry Miller. ROW TWO: Coach Les Champlin, Tony Poling, Steve Helber, Rob Johnson, Dave Cox, Jim Berry, John Kemper, Brad Tucker, Scott Gasser, Charlie Brodbeck, and Coach Doug Nelson. ROW THREE: Head Coach, Bob Boynton; coaches Joe Winnenberg. Curt Parry, and Spike Black; Bill McDaniel; Jeff Lee Smith; Dave Emerson; Alan McKinley; Mark Cullison; Ed Bush; Marty Hallett, Dave Dalton; Carl Price; Jerry Myers; Mark Rolan; Dave Armstrong; Coaches Don Richardson, Chuck Kemper, and Greg Smith; and trainer. Bob Platt. ROW FOUR: Larry Baughman, Mike Walton, Mark Tucker, Kurt Schmitter. Brett Freeman, Roger Barber, Jack Klump, Warren Klingenberg, Brad Jackson, and Jim Henestofel. Sports 21

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Most Valuable Player, Scott Gas ser scrambles in the backfiel from New Lex defenders. I over a talented Hilliard team. This | unforgettable game was high lighted by a three touchdown, 113 , yard effort by Kemper and a 10i yard achievement by his running mate, Emerson plus some real sticky defense lead by Mike P01 ing, Mike Powers, and Mark Rolan. This was also a game high lighted by excellent offensive line play since no team could have two men rushing for more than IOC yards unless their team mates up front were doing a super job Some of these remarkable player included Mark Cullison, Rob John son. Jack Klump, Sam Taulbet and Carl Price. Victory numbe- two sure was sweet. The purple and white found lit tie difficulty outclassing an out manned Nelsonville York footbai team. The Chiefs rolled up 434 yards while our sticky defense only allowed the Buckeyes 86 yards. This was the game wher Gasser's arm came to life with beautiful passes to his favorite receivers. Gasser completed 7 11 The Legend of '77 The Legend of '77 started much earlier than one would expect a regular football sea son to start. This was when a group of very talented young men, who had been a part of a fine team that went 7-3 in 1976 and shared the Southeastern Ohio League Cham pionship with the Ironton Tigers decided to dedicate their lives, develop the mental toughness, and pay the price essential to meet the challenge of a perfect season. In order for a team to achieve these heights they must have great leadership. This they had in the form of Mark Armstrong, Scott Gasser, Marty Hallett, John Kemper, Alan McKinley, Brad Tucker, and don't forget the strong staff made up of Chuck Kemper; Doug Nelson; Don Richardson; Greg Smith; Trainer, Bob Platt; and Head Coach, Bob Boynton. This team also had such qualities as love and respect for each other, their coaches, the school, the administration, and, yes, even the fans. No group of young men could have better represented these characteristics than the 1977 football team. The first victory of the season is memora ble for many reasons. Not only did Coach Boynton get his first victory of the year, but with that victory Logan ended the domi nance of New Lex over the Chieftains and in the process handed the Panthers their first season opening loss in the past six years. Who could ever forget that outstanding 58 yard touchdown run by Dave Emerson to score the opening touchdown of the '77 sea son, or that super charge by Jack Klump to recover the fumbled snap of a punt attempt just before the half that gave Logan the cushion they needed and put them up 14 0 at the half, or that first rate kick of a 45 yard field goal by Jeff Lee Smith, who had been so consistent over the past three years. Although not as spectacular, Kemper's three yard run for the touchdown was a start of a super effort that would carry John into the position of the all time Logan Chieftain scor- ing leader. And here they had it, victory number one. On the night of Sept. 17, the Chieftains continued their victory march through the ‘77 season with a hard fought 21-6 victory passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns Also a long lasting tradition started when the fourth quarter began and the spirit and excitement showed as every fan in the sta dium raised four fingers in symbolic tribute to the team that really turned it on in the fourth quarter and gave it all they had. Vic tory number three belonged to the Chief tains, 54 0. The Chiefs opened defense of their share of the SEOAL crown with a convincing nearly error less display of championship football Gasser continued his personal attack of all the records by hitting 8 14 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown. The defense again only allowed the Wellston Rockets to reach the Logan 43 yard line. Hurray! The Chiefs won victory number four, number one in the SEOAL. Trailing 14-13 with less than four minutes to go, the Logan Chieftains proved to one and all that they were a team of destiny when they drove 57 yards for the winning touchdown. Highlighted by one of the great est plays of this or any season when Gasser went back and hit Armstrong with a 12 yard strike on the fourth down that meant the dif ference between victory and defeat to a group of athletes that were born winners, there were other plays on this night of vie 20 Sports

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TOP LEFT: Fighting his way to the end zone. Senior John Kemper stands face to face with the opposition. ABOVE: Coach of the Year, Bob Boynton inspires the student body at a pep assembly. TOP RIGHT: Marty Hallett receives a pass and heads for the end zone. MIDDLE RIGHT: Jim Beery plunges for an extra yard. RIGHT: Elusive Dave Emerson easily evades his adversary. 22 Sports