Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Microjocks persevere Despite the loss of eight juniors to the Varsity squad, the IV football team still managed to turn around their meager 3-7 sophomore slate to a successful 7-3 record. We thought that because of the loss of so many juniors to Varsity we would continue our losing ways, ex- plained Split End Iunior Ira Green. Even the coaches were surprised when we finished 7-3, he added. The IV began their season with a 6-0 shutout of Rayburn. They lost, however, their second game to a tough Brazoswood team 0-16. They had a really awesome defense, and a pretty good offense to boot, said Iunior Lineman Trey Cashion. A psyched-up IV squad bounced back against Westchester, allowing only a second quarter safety. Although the score was only 10-2, we really massacred them in the tren- ches, noted defensive linebacker Lance Thomas. Following the Westchester game, the Mustangs turned back a dormant Hastings team 12-6. The Stratford game proved to be the highlight of the IV season. Our matchup with Stratford was the turning point in our season. It was the first time the offense played up to their potential, said Green. The IV continued their winning ways through the middle of the season with wins over Stratford I14- 7I, Katy I14-7I, Elsik 119-OI and Spring Woods I14-UI. Throughout our six-game winning Executing a key offensive play against the Spr- ing Branch Bears, Sophomore Bobby Picket runs back against the grid. Photo by Iim Tomforde. streak, everybody played together as a team. There was no individual standout, noted Gashion. Stumbling on Northbrook and los- ing, the IV found themselves entering their final game against Spring Branch vying for the District title. But luck was not with the Mustangs, and they lost a lead in the final minute. With a 7-6 lead,'we punted deep to the Bears. They ran it back about 80 yards and not only won the game but the District title: we choked, commented Green. continued on page 94 With an open field ahead, Iunior Varsity defensive lineman Iunior Iohn Kelley attempts to break the knees of a Spring Branch Bear. Photo by Iim Tomforde. Attempts to wrestle Iunior Walter Newman to the ground fail asa Spring Branch Bear falls in the dust. This game is a big rivalry. Photo by Iim Tomforde. sp' I The I.V. team included: Front row: Ieff Brosch, Paul Bredthauer, Scott Dukes, Iohn Hand, Bob Espey, Wicke Papafote, Brett Iosey, Mike Morgan, Kent Sanders. Second row: Dan Nolan, Carter Campbell, Ieff Grove, Iay 92 I I.V. Football X x .A Amahd, Bruce Reed, Bobby Brockuaf, Ira Varga, Steve Voelkel, Bill Kroger Buck row Green, Mark Elkins, Iimmy Grove, Larry Held, Steve Ienkins, Trey Feigle Iohn Scott Dean Walter Newman. Third row: Craig Officer Olson, Frank Harvey, Lance Thomas Iohn Mike Boland, Roger Stanley, Iuan Silberman, Kelley, Garrett Reed, Tom Cam Ieff Probst Ricky Roberts, Trey Gashion, Brad Lynch, Paul Photo by Iim Tomforde.

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Pre-game preparations come to an end as the Mustangs stampede into Tully, prepared to overcome all odds in the hopes of a victorious outcome. Photo by lim Tomforde. Elated over yet another favorable turn of events, Seniors Tom Andrioli and Steve Fur- bush engage in a congratulatory embrace. Photo by Dan Thompson. arsity Scores-- Rayburn Brazoswood Westchester Hastings Stratford Piaty Elsik Sprin Woods Northqnrook Spring Branch 10-9 7-24 19-6 6-5 0-22 17-0 12-7 34-7 17-17 31-15 Season Record: 7-2-1 Disappointed at an incompleted pass, tight end Iunior Sam Adams lies dejected on the turf, putting an end to the Mustang scoring drive. Photo by Iim Tomforde. Varsity Football O 91

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X New Q31 ,Ar Struggling to deter the opposition from gaining the first down, Iunior Varsity defensive lineman Lance Thomas piles on the ball car- rier. Photo by lim Tomforde. .V. Score Rayburn Brazoswood Westchester Hastings Stratford Katy Elsik Spring Woods Northbrook Spring Branch Season Record: 7-3 6-0 0-16 10-2 12-6 14-7 14-7 19-0 14-0 7-0 7-14 We're number one! cries Iunior Kent Sanders during the Spring Branch vs. Memorial game at Grob Stadium. Photo by lim Tomforde. I.V. Football 0 93