North Clayton High School - Eagle Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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Steve West Wayne Pearce Dale Burce Junior - Fullback Sophomore - Fullback Junior I-ullback Shurling Returns intercepted pass. RAMS SQUEEZE BY EAGLES 10-7 The Eagles' first loss came in the most questioned game of the sea- son. Two disputed calls marred the Eagles' hopes for victory, the first of which came on a fourth and goal attempt by Rams in the second quarter. The second came on a pass play, late in the game, which could have resulted in the winning touch- down for the Eagles. Buice BULLS up the middle. Steve Davenport No. 2 pass receiver in the Region. EAGLES OUTLAST TROUP 13 7 After a heartbreaking defeat, the Eagles next traveled to LaGrange to cap their second win of the young season. All the scoring of the game came during the first half, with Tommy Hewitt scoring once and setting up the sec- ond Eagle touchdown with an unbelievable catch. The Tigers' only score came on a fake punt in the second quarter. The second half was a defensive struggle with neither team coming within scoring distance. Tommy Hewitt, MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Gaylon Brooks Eddie Stubbs Steve Davenport Senior-Fullback Junior - Flanker Senior - Tight End

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Tommy Hewitt Senior - Split End The Season FOURTH PERIOD DRIVE TIES FOREST PARK 7-7 With time running out and seven points behind, the Eaglesmarched 80 yards to pull a tie from the clutches of the Panthers. The Eagles, after being stopped on the ground, took to the air with Sophomore quarter- back Billy Orr hitting receivers Tommy Hewitt and Tommy Gruber. The scoring play came on a seven yard pass from Orr to Hewitt. This first game showed ability and desire to come back that lasted throughout the year. Eagle defense No. 2 in the Region. pm. Billy Orr Sophomore - Quarterback Q 1:?.t:a,: .. 1 .isr :q,t,. , . Eagles throw up tough goal line defense against Panthers. EAGLES DEFEAT JONESBORO IN FINAL SECONDS 7-0 Once again a never say die attitude proved to be the difference in a close contest. After four quarters of see-saw battle, the Eagles mustered full strength and drove from their own territory to inside the Cardinal five yard line. With 19 seconds left on the clock, Dale Buice blasted across for the lone score of the game. This game held special significance for the Eagles as it was their first home victory in two years. Tommy Hewitt No. l pass receiver in the Region. Junior Miller, MOST VALUABLE LINESMAN. Steve Davenport, MR. DEFENSE. Billy Orr No. 1 quarterback in the Region. 5.1 Q : . . ,. .. .. e .essafp ,f s f ' ga gs M N sg 1 ii r .. r ' w,:a. :s ,.... W Orr moves for yardage. ata Tommy Gruber Eddie White Mike Butts Senior - Tailback Senior - Tailback Freshman - Tailback 47

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Stan Shurling Jack Chastain Pat Autry Senior - Split End NEWNAN RACES TO 20-10 When the No. 1 defense meets the No. 1 offense something has to give and speed proved to be the downfall of the Eagles. Newnan's super star Steve Henderson broke loose in the second half to carry the Tigers past the Eagles. A close first half ended with Newnan in the lead 10-3. The Eagles came back as usual to score late in the ball game even though they still fell short. Gruber returns punt. Sophomore - Center Senior - Center Eagle offense set to go against Newnan. EAGLES TIED BY HORNETS, 7-7 Though the Eagles dominated the game, Hapeville managed to gain a tie by returning an intercepted pass 104 yards. Fine defense highlighted the game for the Eagles with two fumble recoveries and three pass interceptions brought about by the tough defense. Another fine aspect of the game this night was punt returns by Tommy Gruber, who was stopped by the last man. Tommy Gru- ber's only touchdown of his high school career came in the first quarter to put the Eagles ahead 7-0. The Eagle offense showed its ability to control the ball though they only tallied seven points. This tie proved to be almost as bitter as a loss. Tommy Gruber, MOST VALUABLE BACK Edward Houston Mike Gruber Kirby Glaze Senior - Guard Freshman - Guard Senior - Guard