Pineville High School - Kepi Yearbook (Pineville, LA)

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football CORKY YATES Back BOB CORLEY Back FRANK SANDERS Back REBELS TIE COSMO GAME WITH OAKDALE The Pineville Rebels tied the Oakdale Warriors 7-7 at the annual Cosmopolitan Jamboree in Alexandria In the first action on the gridiron of the year. Robert Corley ran 70 yards for the Rebel score. Corley carries the mail behind great blocking. REBELS 33 - MARKSVILLE 21 The Rebels started the 56 season off on the right foot by outscoring Marksville in a wide-open ball game. Robert Corley was the big gun of the Rebel attack scoring 21 points and carrying the ball 12 times for 119 yards. Billy Funderburk scored on a one yard plunge and J. W. Ferrier caught a 29 yard scoring pass from Corky Yates. Marksville showed a potent offense with Tommy Neck and John Maillet leading the way. REBELS 39 - LEESVILLE 6 The Rebels continued their winning ways September 14 at Alumni Stadium on the Louisiana College campus by taking an easy 39-6 victory.

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Zke 1956 Pineville loot ball Squad Sitting, left to right: Manager, Herman Stuart; Ronnie Williams, Henry Vicknair, Billy Mills, Jerry Harris, Buddy King, David Butler, John Bessonett, Robert Daniel, B. T. Dennis, Danny Sexton, Jon Harris. Kneeling, second row; Conrad Ohlig, Johnny Tuma, Donald Harper, Gene Briley, Kenneth Sasser, Pete Morace, Eddie Guillotte, Gordon Boyd, Gerald Bennett, Glen Yates, Buddy Megison, Richard Swain. Third row: Tommy On, Trell Mercer, Buddy Farrar, Frank White, Frank Sanders, Billy Funderburk, Dave Taylor, Robert Corley, J. W. Ferrier, Dick Butler, Dave McGraw, Gary Corley. Summary of the Season The Pineville Rebels coached by Jimmy Keeth, Clayton Bullard, and Vernon Beall hit pay din in '56. The Rebs finished the season with a record of seven wins, three losses, and one tie. Primarily the Rebels were a running team, taking to the air when necessary for additional yardage. They showed a well-balanced offensive attack and a coordinated team defense. Highlights of the season include a defeat of Triple AAA Ouachita and a shut-out win over the Class A state finalist, Oakdale. A victory over Winnfield for the Homecoming game also provided excitement for the team and student body. In fact, from the opening game with Marksville the promise of a bright season to come became evident. Corky Yates, a senior, led the local teams in yards gained passing, and Billy Funderburk, the Work horse of the backfield led the squad in scoring with a total of 55 points.

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JIM BAILEY Tackle DAVE TAYLOR Tackle Gary Corley and company smear a Wampus Cat, FRANK WHITE Center REBELS 12 - BAKER 37 A very strong Baker team greeted the Rebel team down Baton Rouge way, taking a decisive 37-12 victory. Corky Yates and Buddy King, however, looked great with a tremendous passing combination that kept Baker on their toes throughout the game. Yates completed 8 of 11 for the night, while King ran and caught passes beautifully. From the first time they got their hands on the ball to the game's end, it was just too much Rebel power. Corky Yates ran, passed, and directed the fine Rebel units as they really rolled up a wide margin score. Robert Corley chipped in as usual with his allround play. Jon Harris, Billy Funderburk and Eddie Guillotte scored along with Yates and Corley. The big Rebel line was terrific, throwing back the Wampus Cats time after time. FUMBLE!