Norcross High School - Spectrarama Yearbook (Norcross, GA)

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1 - John Greiner and Randy Salmon watch with great concern. 2 - The Blue Devils are ready for action. 3 - Coach Raines has the spirit. 4 - Bobby Singer takes a break. 5 - Richard Sosebee makes a great stop. 6 - Aleck Gilner is pleased with the outcome of the game. 7 - The team bursts through the spirit banner prepared for a victory. 8 - Morris Harris rushes for a touchdown. ABERSHAM CENTRAL - The 1982-83 football season opened on August 27 at Habersham Central. Ten- sion was high and excitement everywhere as the NHS Blue Devils defeated Habersham 14-3. The first touchdown was made by Shelley Poole and the second by Morris Harris which was a thrilling 78 yard run. Charles Delles, Randy Salmon, and Richard Sosebee skillfully played the defen- sive line. The Devils walked away with their first victory and from it, the promise of success was in the air!! BERKMAR - NHS Blue Devils played a very com- petitive game against Berkmar. It was the heart breaker of the season. Norcross was leading 20-15 in the fourth quarter, but Berkmar scored a touchdown in the final minutes of the game, which resulted in 20-21 loss. But the game was one of those classics where interceptions, long throws, distant runs, time factors, and anticipation held the roaring crowd's attention from breath to breath. Elbert Manning, Morris Harris, Shelley Poole, and Clay Ogata each scored. Even though the game was not victorious for NHS, it helped to boost the spirit of competition and the desire to win the forthcoming games. DULUTH - Another spectacular game was played at Duluth in which the Blue Devils won 42-12. After that heartbreaking loss against Berkmar, the Norcross team flamed through the entire game at Duluth. Shelley Poole, Elbert Manning, Clay Ogata, Alec Gilner, Wes Burton, Chuck Gray, and Mike Waits all scored. PARKVIEW - The Blue Devils performed with perfec- tion, winning against Parkview 41-14. Despite the bitter cold, a large crowd turned out to cheer the game on. Shelley Poole led the team in rushing. He had 19 carries for a tremendous 226 yards. Elbert Manning and Wes Bur- ton also did great jobs carrying the ball. CENTRAL GWINNETT - Half into the season, the Var- sity Blue Devils came out as the victor in a tremendously played game. Elbert Manning rushed 238 yards in 21 car- ries and Shelley Poole rushed 144 yards in 26 carries. As the result continued on page 37 34 is

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1 1 Coach Raines helps Greg Remor off the field. 2 - The students have high hopes for the coming game. 3 - Jeff Ledford makes an extra effort. 4 M The NHS Team charges for the Black Knights. 5 S Lisa Stubblefield shows her Senior spirit. 6 - The All County team. 7 - The Devils stampede onto the field. 8 - The teammates rejoice for another victorious game. 9 f No one can catch Elbert Manning at his fuii speed! feven the camerai. 10 - Good friends, good times, and good spirits. A2 43g A5