Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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SophomorvSet10gasI puts the hold on a Spring Woods defender. I felt if the team stayed healthy and if the attitudes were good we would be in the middle of things, said Coach Williamson. For the '75 Mustangs, a 3-2-1 record after 6 games was as close to the middle of things as they were to come. WilIiamson's team faced Stratford in their next game and lost 18-O. Cypress-Fairbanks met Memorial in Tully Stadium in their eighth contest, only to be faced with a long journey home to the tune of a 12-7 Mustang win. The taste of victory was sweet for the Varsity squad, but was soon to be too heavily seasoned by Spring Branch and Westchester. Our biggest disappointment came in the Spring Branch game. We felt like we should have won the game, said Williamson. Against Spring Branch, Memorial was marred by second-half antics and lost 20-13. The Mustangs, now at 4-4-1, were next in line to meet Westchester ln their final game. Memorial, although content to save a winning season, lost to Westchester 19-O, to end the season in disappointment. We could have won one or two more games. If we had ended the season 6-3-1 instead of 4- 5-1, I would have been much happier, said Williamson. ,wr ..... .-......,,.c, ,.., ...,-,,..,,., . .. luniors Kari Arendale i711 and Cari Thompson halt a Spring Woods player in mid-air. arsity found caught in the middIe VARSITY FOOTBALL 97

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Five, four, three, two, one. As the last seconds were counted down to end the 1975 football season, all the fireworks seemed to disappear from the lives of the Varsity players. For many of the players, thoughts of more running, weight lifting and exercising came to mind. They looked toward to Spring Training and prepared for the annual Red and White Game. Hopes for a superb season and district title could still be sparked. But for 2-1 Mustangs, these images had come and gone. I felt like the contribution by the seniors was excellent. Overall, they were one of the best groups l've worked with, said Coach Williamson. Memories of high school football are what is left to these senior athletes, and no better place is there to rehash these memories than at the inevitable Football Banquet. Delano Womac headed the show under the title of Master of Ceremonies. With the theme song from Patton providing the background music and enhancing the atmosphere, the seniors presented. action highlights. The highlights consisted of many of the candid moments throughout the season. Many players were fortunate to be distinctly honored at the banquet. Steve Demirjian, Pat MacMillian and Tom Silva were elected by district coaches to the second string All-District team. Richard Nelson, Carl Arendale and Steve Parker were elected to the first string All-District team. These players were introduced and commended for their accomplishments. Highlighting the entire evening were the presentations of The Landrum Award to Carl Arendale and The Fighting Heart Award to Andy Cochrum. Varsity players selected Cochrum as the recipient for his leadership and desire to win. Arendale summed the evening up by saying, It was a happy but sad occasion because it was the last time we would be together as a team. Spring Trainin brings eight runnin and yo-yo's Q li il l Fl 't5 i l i i l l t Greg Pennington 1812 makes his way through lhe Spring Woods defenders loran easy catch. I It is a blur before the game but afterwards the plcture is clear as the Mustangs came out ahead Mustangs get really fired OI7 to I77dl7V 98 - VARSITY FOOTBALL