Northwood High School - Imprints Yearbook (Pittsboro, NC)

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Chargers slip 2-2-2 in CTH Returning with a team of 18 let- termen, all of whom had started at one time or another during the 1974 season, the Chargers were ex- pected to produce a bright season. Over thirty young men, going through four weeks of grueling practice in the hot August sun, turned even the most pessimistic of fans to dreams of victory. These dreams suffered a severe blow early in the season when the 26 Varsity Football Chargers traveled down to Harnett County. A revenge-minded Lill- ington team blasted the Chargers by a score of 38-20. But the solid defeat wasn't all the misfortune that the Chargers encountered. Starting quarterback Shawn Goins suffered a dislocated shoulder and was sidelined for five games. Defense was a confusing matter for the Chargers. In three games against outside opponents the Chargers yielded 92 points. In play against CTH foes, Northwood regis- tered three shutouts. Running backs Walter Burnette and George Mathews carried the Chargers on the ground. All-CTH receiver Johnny Baldwin led Northwood'S aerial attack. On defense, junior Tim Green and sophomore Sharone Price led the team in tackles and assists.

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Sports Did we win or lose? What dif- ference does it make now it’s all over? We tried our hardest and they were behind us; that's what made it another step for- ward. Some said if we won we could draw a crowd. We believe if we could draw a crowd we could win. The new football field, a new basketball coach and a rise in spirit helped to make this year better than last. Now the bleachers are silent. Soon they will be filled with the sounds of hearts outpouring. A new year, will come, and like this year, we will fight with our heads held high no matter what the final score may be.

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1 Sophomore quarterback Shawn Goins eludes a Chatham Central defender 2. Powerful halfback Walter Burnette pre- pares to use his speed as he goes upfield. 3. Three Chargers pound one dummy, while manager David Peoples finds another use for his in the hot August sun. 4 The Chargers Insurance Man junior Tim Green brings down JM s quarterback. 5. Coach Horton and quarterback Shawn Goins go over offensive strategy. 6. Charger scatback. sophomore Jeff Burton sharpens his agility high stepping over prac- tice dummies. Varsity Football 27