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

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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

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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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Ted Mulally, senior, wrestles Washington opponent in a match. Senior Steve Madison shows strength as he wrestles at Richwoods High. Wrestling Team Has Fine Year The Patriot wrestling season began without the team having either a mat or uniforms. The first meet at Spaulding found the Patriot grapplers wrestling in P.E. clothes. After the opening loss to Spalding 48-18, the Patriots quickly moved into the season. They lost our next 6 meets, but showed promise in the Metamora Tournament finishing sixth out of eight in a tough field. PHHS first meet victory came on January 10 against Green Valley with a score of 46-20. Other wins followed. Outstanding individuals during the season were Dan McGill, Jim McGill, Ted Mulally, Steve Madison and Jim Bierly who had a combined record of 83 wins and 21 losses. Overall, the team record was 3-10 and placed fourth in the lllio. In dis- trict the team finished fifth out of ten with ,lim McGill winning the 98 lb., Dan McGill placing second at 105 lb. and Ted Mulally placing second at 132 lb. In sectionals PHHS placed 14 out of 25. Jim McGill came in third and Dan McGill and Ted Mulally placed fifth. Varsity .Wrestling Team: Row 1: Dan McGill, Dale Higdon, Jim McGill, and Jim Bierly. Row 2: BCFIIIC Camp, Tom Marte, Steve Madison, Ted Graham, and Coach Rich Vedder.