Parry McCluer High School - Parrimac Yearbook (Buena Vista, VA)

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Sina) Doesasees, Even before school began, the football 7. iP team was hard at work in the blistering sun. It was obvious that they were young, small, and inexperienced. However, en- thusiasm was so great that there was still hope of retaining the Allegheny Highlands District Crown. Football found its way even into the tra- ditional opening day assembly, which is actually meant to welcome the students back to ‘schoolwork’. As the football coach, Mr. Williams, spoke to the student body, he quoted the principal, Mr. Lead- better, in summing up the team as ‘small potatoes, but hard to peel”. This statement seemed to proving true as halfway through the seaso n the foot- ball team stood undefeated. Many mis- takes had been made, and penalties had been numerous, but the team had always come Out on top. There had been mud and injuries during these first games, but still the Fighting Blues had pulled through. For four straight weeks, bad weather accompanied Friday night football. Sophomore, Robbie Doug- las, whom everyone depended upon as offensive leader, was injured and team morale seemed dampened. Still tied for first place in the district, Parry McCluer met Bath County during a downpour. The fans stood soaking, as they watched the Blues be overcome by a strong Charger team. The rain kept falling, and proved to be a factor in several other games as well. Unfortunately, as Coach Williams stated, that factor was against the Blues, as small teams seem to be at a disadavantage on a wet field. During defensive action, fullback Jay Austin, and halfback Robbie Douglas, take a breather. Both players saw a great deal of action in this victorious first game against Rockbridge. After scoring a touchdown, B.B. Manuel is con- gratulated by Danny Ramsey and another player. Despite the cold, rainy weather, this final game of the season against William Monroe was highlighted by victory, easing the disappointment of the crushing loss to Riverheads the week before. 28 Football

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30 Supoeesasions Ready for the second half, Jay Austin, Greg Wheeler, and Barry Staton lead the team back onto the field. The second half proved even more dynamic than the first, as the Blues overcame strongly favored Rockbridge in their debut. Front: Dennis Gilbert, Jay Austin, Roger Whiteside, Sidney Smith, Barry Staton, John Dyer, Keith Staton, Timmy Lynn, Robbie Douglas, David Ramsey (mgr.), 2nd Row: Carl Lewis, Richard Kennedy, Brian Hoeppner, Stephan Moore, Hans Mohler, Marty Carter, Dean Fox, Danny Campbell, Alan Burch, Landon Camper. 3rd Row: Mike Coleman, Lee Decker, Danny Ramsey, Greg Wheeler, Steve Slagle, Dennis Sandidge, Greg O'Connell, Carson Irvine, David Sandidge, Mike Wheeler. 4th Row: Nick Harris, Chris Irvine, Richie Fields, B.B. Manuel, Rob Fabrizio, Mickey Branch, Ricky Fox, Carson Gibson, Roy Patterson, David Slough. Back: Coach Bob Williams, Coach Mike Sams, Coach Dave Ellison Football