Pflugerville High School - Panther Paw Yearbook (Pflugerville, TX)

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Varsity In Review The Varsity football team for 1982-83 is (bottom) Charles Kolinek, Jesse Gutierrez, Kavid Reeves, Doug Bohls, Lorren Mott, Barney Valdez, (2nd row) Robbie Ringstaff (mgr) Gary Greenless (mgr), Brandon Bowers, Mike Witt, Jim Brown, Ray Foust, Derrick Barnes, Jerry Sanders (mgr) Michael Brown (mgr) Allen Mutschink (mgr) L. Tolbert (coach), G. Parrish (coach), G. Enis (coach) John Shaw (mgr), David Randig, James Seaton, Michael Weiss, Joey Quinney, J. Dailey (coach) D. Wwope (coach), (top) Pau1 Luedtke, Rob Brown, Glenn Thompson, Jeff Walker, David Baley, and Randy Weiss. Pflugerville Varsity football in 1982, proved to be what the team hoped it to be-the beginning of a new era. This being only the second year with Coach L. Tolbert at the reins, success had already began to be felt. The extent to which the Panthers were to suc- ceed began to surface early in the season as they completely dominated Smithson valley, 36-6. This display was followed up by a 49-0 shutout of the mighty Burnet Squad. Curiosity was aroused and the news of a winning Panther team spread throughout the community, as the Panthers were named “Team of the Week” By Channel 7 Sports Center. Sister and brother Dawn and Byron Garcia support the Pflugerville Panthers. As Homecoming week drew nigh, student sup- port and spirit was at an all time high. The Panthers did not disappoint their overflowing crowd of spectators as the team proceeded to white-wash their old rival Rockdale, 41-18. Thus, at the beginning of district competition Panthers had a record of 5-0, and were ranked an impressive 18 in the state. Unforeseen injuries began to strike, however, as runningback Joey Quinney was put out of action against Smithville. In the Luling (pre- viously 1 in the state) battle which followed, quarterback Jeff Walker was lost for the sea- son and Running back Randy Weiss was knocked out temporarily. These key injuries forced the Panthers to face the feisty Giddings and Manor squads without their starting backfield. The Panthers refused to fold, defeating the Mustangs but losing a squeaker to the Buffs. Thus it came to pass that a victory over Elgin, 9-0, would insure a playoff while a loss would the season. The game was bitterly fought but the Panthers fell short, 14-6. The defeat brought an end to Pflu- gerville’s best season in 12 years. It was a season marred with “what ifs” and might have beens,” for without a few unlucky breaks the Panthers might have continued in their quest to the top. What is certain is that the 1982 team and coaching staff restored a needed sense of pride to its proud football tradition. Randy Weiss

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The Golden Girls, lead by Ms. V. Dunbar, provided moral boosts throughout the football season. Here a Spirit Cake, decorated by Joy White, was presented during a pep rally. Game offense is discussed by Coach L. Tolbert preceding a game in November. Coach J. Daily oversees linemen during pregame warm- ups. 87

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J.V., Freshmen Master The Moves The J.V. football team for 1982-83 is (bottom) Buddy Schwab, Anthony Quinney, Dean Calhoun, Travis Henson, Kevin Levels, Todd Haggard, (2nd row) Robbie Ringstaff (mgr) Jeff Curtsinger, Trey Meeks, Ward Acord, Mike Edison, Greg Volek, Michael Brown (mgr) (3rd row) D.A. Swope (coach) Curtis Miller, Scott Engelman, Walter Birchfield, Roddy Porter, Johnny Childers, J. Dailey, (coach) (top) Stephen Nichols, Steve Merka, Troy Israel, Bruce Stiles, and Alan Monzingo. The Freshman football team for 1982-83 is (bottom) Mark Gaddy, Anthony Wilke, Jeff Minzen- mayer, Jeff Garner, Randy Pogue, (2nd row) James Crawford, Chris Corley, Mark Weiss, Troy McMurry, Simmy Walker, (3rd row) R. Hinkle, (coach) Robbie Perryman, David Nix, Kevin Blocker, Scott Towery, Andy Donaldson, G. Enis, (coach) (top row) Woody Patrick, Kevin Collins, Chris Hernandez, Tommy Bradley, and Anthony King. 89