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

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A State Championship Didn't Come Easily. Several times during the football season the Blues found themselves with their backs against the wall. They worked extra hard to maintain their reputation as the best District and Regional team. They started August 10 working two hours, twice a day. With only seven returning starters, they began to fill positions left vacant by graduating seniors. The season got off to a good start with a win over Riverheads. The Blues went on to defeat Natural Bridge with a 40-0 win in the first district game. A strong offense showed itself in the wins over James River and Wilson Memorial. A three year winning streak ended when the Blues lost to Clifton Forge. This defeat resulted in a three way tie for first place in the district between Natural Bridge, Clifton Forae, and Parry McCluer. In the game aga player. 26 Football ce 4 o bi om . a f ; i inst Honaker, Steve McDaniel shows excellent coverage against a Honaker By conquering Staunton River and Rockbridge, the Blues bounced back but put the district title on the line by not winning the game against Stuarts Draft. Defeating Bath County and Lexing- ton resulted in another chance to cap- ture the district title. Clifton Forge had narrowed it down to a two-way tie when they tied in a game against James River. Our win over Lexington helped put pressure on Natural Bridge, the only team standing between the Blues and the district title. Natural Bridge lost to Auburn 14-13 and sent the Blues to the play- offs as district co-champions. Meeting Stuarts Draft for the sec- ond time, the Blues were anxious to get revenge. When the final buzzer buzzed the score was Parry McCluer 55, Stuarts Draft 8. For the game against Honaker, we During a scrimmage against Strasburg, David Foshay and Pat Morrison close in on a tackle. were well prepared. Before the first half hour was up the score was 14-0. At the end of the fourth quarter the Blues emerged victorious with a 41-0 win over Honaker. After a five hour trip to Clintwood the state finals were in sight. A score of 15-8 against the Green Wave guaranteed the Blues at least a sec- ond place in the state. Having never played on artificial turf and facing a team with no losses, the Blues apprehensively met W L Montross in the state finals at Char- lottesville. Here Timmy Jones broke two state final records: one for a sev- enty-five yard run, and the other for the most yardage gained in a state single A final game: 266. Our stronger than ever defense and offensive line helped in giving us a 20- 6 win over the Eagles and the long- worked-for state championship. Seeing an opening, Greg Thurman breaks through for some yardage against Lexing- ton.

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AGAINST THE After winning the Region C unlimited title, Phillip Radick is jubilant. The athletic scene at Parry McCluer is one otf dedication and hard work. We play to win. Sports 25

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Varsity Football Scores Opponent Riverheads Natural Bridge James River Wilson Memorial Clifton Forge Staunton River Rockbridge Stuarts Draft Bath County Lexington Stuarts Draft Honaker Clintwood W L Montross 7 0 7 3 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 0) 8 6 Wins 12 wail, With much concentration Randy Smith prepares to kick an extra point against Staunton River. In the game against Lexington, Timmy Jones breaks free with the aid Breaking open, Rock Martin gets needed yardage against Honaker. of blocking from Rock Martin and Greg Thurman. bod, st BI. ta 8 Front Row: Coach Kerry cornet Manager Jack Nuckols, Wade Renee David erren Darrell arate Phil Radick, ie Jones, Neal McDaniel, Bo Montgomery, Steve McDaniel, Randy Tomlin, Manager Patrick Davis, Coach Dave Ellison. Second Row: Kenny Hinkle, Randy Smith, Wesley Shaw, Keith Dandridge, Mike Wheeler, Patrick Richardson, Ray Gilbert, Kenney Camden, Barry Slagle, Todd Smith, Tommy Dunlap. Third Row: Head Coach Bob Williams, Coach Mike Turner, Kelly Wheeler, Greg Thurman, Jeff Shuey, Pat Morrison, Tommy Taylor, Bob Drake, Kevin Wilmer, Jay Patterson, Ricky Maybush, Billy Keyes, Ben Burks, Johnny Wheeler, Coach Charlie Wheeler. Back Row: Neal Mohler, Rock Martin, Randy Gil- bert, David Foshay, Eric Martin, Corky Garrett, Kyle Ramsey, Danny Kennedy, David Floyd, Steve Clark, Bruce Branham, David Camner. Varsity Football 27