North High School - Galaxy Yearbook (Bakersfield, CA)

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C Izalzs Point NorI:h's W ay Glancing through the statistics the North High Stars compiled, one thing becomes clear: North out-played their opponents. This fact is most apparent when one realizes that North earned 108 first downs, to only 76 for the op- position. The team also surpassed their competi- tion in total offense. Throughout the entire season, the Stars rushed and passed for 2434 yards, to 2302 yards for the opponents. Perhaps, if the Stars had only gotten a better bounce from the ball, the outcome of the close games would have been changed. Though two games separated the Stars from a winning season, the team was not without good individual talent. Be- side being an outstanding football player, the leadership which team cap- tain Greg Williamson provided was a bright spot for the Stars. Greg was sec- ond on the team in tackles with 60, and played a key role in North's line play. 36 lVarslty Football Robert Hudson was another Star that shone, as he had 55 tackles and 5 sacks during defensive 'play. Gaining 435 yards, and still having time to be North's leading tackler was junior Pat Hewes. Pat was joined in the backfield by sophomore Darin Poe, whose 568 yards placed him as the SYL's sixth- rated rusher. The Fall Sports Banquet honored many of the outstanding players among the 1981 Stars. Greg Williamson, who was honored by being placed on the All-City team, was also named Most Valuable Player as well as the Most Outstanding Lineman. Fellow senior lineman Scott Stevens was named as the Most Inspirational by his teammates. The Star award was given to sophomore Darin Poe, for his exceptional play, conduct and grades throughout the year. Rounding off the reception of awards, senior John Ar- vizu was the recipient of the Scholar- ship Award. ,

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un,,,M aw-nv ' 1 WHT' ii VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM members FRONT ROW: George Thornburgh, Shawn Schweitzer, Tim Lemon, Pat l--lewes, Kirk Anso- labehere, Brian Jenkins, Fletcher Olson, Scott Garrison. ROW 2: Eddie Drake, Rich McGinty, Scott Stevens, Robert Hudson, Greg Williamson, Tony Napier, John Arvizu, Rocky Churehman, Kyle Buntley. ROW 3: Shawn Mills, Jim Skiba, A awe? Brent Mixon, Gregg Thornberry, Russell Alls- man, Mark Byers, Eric McWhorter, Al Toland. ROW 4: Levi Smith, Mike Barton, Darin Poe, Lon Caldwell, Toby DeSchutter, Greg Crane, Joe tCottonJ Lindsey. ROW 5: Head coach Turk Eliadesg Ted Nelson, managerg Mr. Tony Silver, Mr. Jack O'Brien, assistant coaches. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Well-pro- tected on the play, quarterback Gregg Thorn- berry releases a pass against Delano. The Stars' passing attack was successful against the Tigers, as North went on to win 4l-IO. North's defensive unit stops an East ball carrier. In the clear, Joe 'Cotton' Lindsey heads for the end zone to score the second of Nortl1's touch- downs against Delano. Assistant coach Jack O'Brien discusses strategy during the second quarter of the home game against Highland, North's defensive unit is alert against Taft. Spot- ting Taft an early score. the Stars caught up to tie the garlic at 8-8. Addressing the student body during the second fall rally, Coach 'Turk' Eliades tells ofthe Stars' football hopes. Breaking through the banner, Pat Hewes and Scott Stevens lead the fired-up Stars onto the field for the second half against South. Three Clovis players are stopped as Eddie Drake ton the groundj trips up an offensive opponent. Varsity lfootbillfli

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l RWD' if 5' new in ? CN S-ess 'WX2 x SEASON RECORD NORTH OPPONENT I4 Burroughs 6 8 Taft 3 41 Delano I0 7 Bakersfield 47 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Northxball- carrier also carries three Highland defenders as I7 Arvin ' I 3 he fights for yards. 0 South 22 Robert Hudson brings down Taft ballcarrier short of a first down, to stop a drive. 6 West 36 Brent Mixon puts the extra point on the score- 7 Foothill 24 board late in the fourth quarter at Bakersfield High's Griffith Field. I5 East I8 Q Stars' defensive unit lines up against Southl dur- 7 Highland I6 ing North Homecoming game. w0N 3 LOST 5 TIED 1 Catching Highland's defense by surprise, Pat Hevves fires a pass. Russ Allsman brings dow Clovis ballcarrier during preseason scrimmage 73 'Q 7 1 ' H tshgvsgi i A H s s , ss,i O li' H o e le v E s ,I R , e' F? R R s ,, -. .f .iee :-. as . if ' ' it H ' - vii 'Iii ts. 4 I l 'sinus if Varsity Football! 37