Peoria Heights High School - Spirit Yearbook (Peoria Heights, IL)

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Harriers in First Varsity in On October 12, 1971 the cross country team of Peoria Heights High School scored the first varsity win in the sch0ol's history. Coaches for the team were Mr. Charles Roberts and Mr. Dave Pasquini. To congratulate the varsity team on their victory Dr. Cundy, Superintendent of School District No. 325, presented a trophy to the team. The team also competed in the Ma- comb Invitational. Another meet the Heights competed in was against Abing- ton, in which the Patriots tied. The team also traveled to Tremont and Eureka where they were defeated. Throughout the season the team com- piled a record of one win, one tie, five losses and a fifth place in the Macomb Invitational. Next year the cross country team will be losing two seniors, Jim McGill and Mike Woo and will be relying on the underclassmen for their strength. All of the Patriots' home meets were held at Detweiler Park. 'xx wi. is it if 'iff Coach Charles Roberts talks with harriers prior to a home meet at Detweiler. Cross Country co-captains are Mike Woo and Jim McGill. Cross Country: Row 1: Dave Higdon, Jim McGill, Larry Shearburn, Dan McGill, and Dale Higdon. Row 2: Coach Aaron Pierce, Coach Dave Pasquml, Manager Jerry Tobin, Dennis Higdon, Mike Woo, Mike Bodish, and Coach Charles Roberts.

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L J I 1 ! Junior Varsity. Row 1: Mike Bastian, Don Wilson, Eugene Zueck, Van Steckleberg. Row 2: Dave Leason, Mike Nachtried, Jerry Reed, Doug Hire, Mike Rolett, Dave Rogers, Mike Singleton, and Coach Pete Lagouros, Denis Higdon, Doug Hall, and Daryl Reherman. . arsity-Freshmen GainValuable Experience The junior-varsity basketball team did not seem to fare Well in their first season. They did not win until after their first victory over Williamsfield 70- 54-. The next game, the ,l.V. defeated Farmington 62-56. Against Mid County, the Patriots lost six points 59-53. Then Tremont fell victim to the junior-varsity, followed by Brimfield. The next four games were disappointing as the team lost to Eureka, Williamsfielcl, Monmouth, and Henry. The freshmen and sophomores of the Peoria-Heights basketball team captured the first real sports trophy taking third in the Princeville Tournament. The Patriots did this by defeating Wyoming 60-53. For third place the team defeated Washburn. Freshman Basketball. Row 1: Coach Olson, Manager Ken Pauli, Daryl Iieherman, Jerry Reed, Dan Fuller, Dennis White, Bob Crane, Tom Kotek, John Peters, Kirk England, and Rick Backus. Scott Pauli, and Charles Moreland. Row 2: Doug Hire,

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Senior harrier Mike Woo talks to Coach Pasquini as Arnold Hoffman listens. Freshman Mike Bodish scurries past opponent. Cross Country Opponent PHHS Eureka Farmington Abmgdon Tremont Dureka Abingdon 5th Woodruff 6 19 ' 15 46 ' 23 33 22 33 17 41 ' 28 28 Bergan 28 27 McComb Invitational f 22? Tvs .gt M MFL Jim McGill, senior, runs during meet at Det- weiler. Mr. Roberts coaches PHHS cross country