Neponset High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Neponset, IL)

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Although picked to finish next to last in the Little 8 Conference, the Zephyrs surprised everyone but themselves by finishing third at 5—1—1. After losing their first game by four points to eventual co-champ Lamoille, the Zephyrs rolled on to be undefeated except for a tie with Tampico. Showing much teamwork, the Zephyrs averaged 16 pts. a game while giving up a mere 8 pts. Included in this fine season was a homecoming victory, the first in seven years. The season was climaxed by a stunning upset of a fine Annawan team. Coached by Robert Tasker, the J. V.’s gained valuable experience that will be very helpful in building future teams. Bottom row: (Terry B., Grant G., David C., Tim M., Ted F., Jim M., Jeff B., Clark C., Dennis W., Dennis S., Second row: Man. Scott S., Dave S., Russell W., Gary N., Rob S., John J., Richard N., Harry B., Tom S., Mark N., Steve J., Man. Terry S., Third row: Coach Larry Freeman, Dwain C., Mark K. , Jim T., Jerry V., Steve B., Roger P., Raymond R., Jack S., Lee M., Randy P., Mike N., Stanley M., Randy K.) Missing were Al B., Mike J., George S., and Assistant Coach Robert Tasker. Record NHS Lamoille 12 8 Wyanet 0 12 Tampico 22 22 Ohio(HC) 6 16 Tiskilwa 6 16 Depue 6 20 Annawan 6 26 27

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Zephyrs Compile Best Football I 1 ® r ' • 1 | ■ ■ ' ‘ I '—r -1 - ' lii ‘jL1 1frJ - J V j PJ ■ • i'j's ■« a At far right, Lee Mueller carries for good yardage with blocking help from (15) Jerry Verbout and Jack Stabler (on ground). At right Coach Freeman talks over strategy with two of the three captains, Jerry Verbout and Rob Stetson. Al Bradley served as the other one of the tri-captains. 26

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N.H.Q. Places 7 on All-Conference Team Selected to All -Conference Honors were front row: Lee Mueller (First Team Running Back, First Team Linebacker),Dave Smith (Honorable Mention Defensive Guard), Mike Nyert (First Team Offensive Guard, First Team Defensive Guard). Second row: Mark Kemerling (First Team Center), Steve Brown (First Team Offensive End, Honorable Mention Defensive Back), Jerry Ver-bout (First Team Defensive Back), Al Bradley-not in picture-(First Team Defensive End). At upper left, Mike Jannie finds the going rough against a tough Lamoille team. Above right, Rob Stetson makes a spectacular catch against Tiskilwa. At lower right, Jerry Verbout goes over for six to insure a homecoming victory. 28