Northside High School - Aquila Yearbook (Warner Robins, GA)

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Ist Row: Reggie Wilcox, Melvin Howard, Pat Crawford Steve Paris, James Whitehead, Tirone McKenzie Dewayne Zanders. 2nd Row: Isaac Ferrell, Eric Simon Paul Langston, Tewayne Durham, Willie Collier, Jeff Kil gore, Scott Roth, Ben McKenzie. 3rd Row: Coach Walker, Tommy Hancock, Donnell Williams, Travis Bembery Jay Helwig, Terrance Dodson, David McGrit, Chad Aver ett, Coach Randy Hinson Classic Scores Clarke Central Dodge Co. Central Tift Co. Warner Robins Gaining important yards Tewayne Durham, 25, carries the ball while Scott Roth, 53 blocks the opponents Chad Averett eagerly listens for important information Coach Walker along with sever al Junior Varsity players devote their thoughts to the game

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The 1987 football season was a very special time for the dedicated fans who have followed the Eagles throughout the years. The season marked the 25th anni- versary of Northside. The Northside High School football sea- son started off with tough battles but fin- ished with unforgettable victories. The Ea- gles first two games with Tift Co. and Morrow were the toughest games the Ea- gles would face the entire season. Unfortu- nately, both games were losses. The Ea- gles went on to have a successful season. The third game was against inter-county rival, the Perry Panthers. The Eagles didn't have any trouble racing over the Panthers for an easy victory. The next game was an easy victory. The next game was away, when the Eagles traveled to Macon to col- lide with the Northeast Raiders, who took and early lead, but could not withstand the Eagles force. The Eagles who played the Baldwin Braves were considered the underdogs. The Northside Eagles would prove this un- true as they rolled into an easy victory against the Braves. The challenge of the season came when the mighty Eagles bat- tled the Southwest Patriots. The Patriots were 5-0 going into the game, but the Ea- gles would soon change this. Only giving up 3 points, the Eagles were able to cap- ture an overwhelming 36-3 victory against the Patriots. In the next regular season game, the Eagles had an upset and defeat. When playing the Central Chargers, the Eagles, unable to prevail, lost the game by | point. Always being a special time of the year, the Hephzibah game marked the 25th Homecoming game for the Eagles. The Ea- gles put on a great show as they rolled into victory against the Hephzibah Rebels. The Eagles traveled to Augusta to take on probably their toughest opponents of the year, the Evans Knights. The Knights who had a flawless season, would really be a test of ability for the Eagles. The North- side Eagles could not overcome the Knights who won by a point. mes Lending a hand, Ira Hudgens, 86, trys to “cool down” quar terback Mark Ivory, 11 Pat Crawford, 48, takes a break from the action as he chills” on the side lines - Getting into position, Terrence Dodson, 89, prepares for the kick

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In the hearts of all true Eagle fans, the dates of November |4 and 20 represent an incredible reality. The first region game in which the Eagles met their cross town ri- vals was a very intense game for both teams. Under the leadership of second year coach, Stan Gann, the Eagles were able to defeat the odds and devour the Warner Robins Demons twice in one season. The first game proved to be a test of stability for the Northside Eagles. The De- mons took a strong lead which lasted into the fourth quarter of the game. It would not be until the last 2 minutes and 48 seconds of the game before the Eagles would explode and take control of the game. Down by |4 points, the Eagles scored a touchdown with 2 minutes and 44 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Receiv- ing momentum from the crowd, the Eagles pushed on to score and tie the game, caus- ing their cross town rivals to head into overtime. The overtime final score proved to be disastrous for the Warner Robins De- mons who lost with the final score being 27-14. The first region playoff game for the Eagles was a somewhat easy task. The Eagles, who once again played the De mons, defeated some very overwhelming odds. The Northside Eagles, who have not successfully beaten the Warner Robins De- mons in a region game since 1964, would once again prevail with a final score of 10-0. The championship region game 4-AAAA against Evans was definitely a battle of equal forces. As stated by Coach Randy Hinson, ‘‘It wasn’t a case of the better team won, but of which team could withstand the other.’’ The Eagles would only score once against the Evans Knights who would win 9-7. = —- 4 a ‘ The football players show their energy as they burst through od the “Breakfast of Champions” ; sign. ' o Peter McKenzie gives that win- y mz - r ning kick for the extra point. Tackling comes naturally for Motivating the crowd, Tony Aaron Moore, 81, as he brings Cody speaks at a night pep down his Warner Robins rally. opponents