Pulaski Academy - Bruin Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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di' Aj x Nia 'D Y R ll l Reaching our goals Despite several outstanding individual accomplishments, the Senior High Bruin football squad ended the year with a 4-6 record. The season had its highs and lows including a thrashing throughout the game. On the plus side, Les Lewis threw the ball 7 times for 64 yards, and senior receiver Richard Smith caught 5 of those passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Smith opened conference play by taking on the Hornets of Hazen. Les Lewis passed 7 times for 144 including a 25 yard touchdown strike to junior receiver Bill Parkinson. Lewis also scored on We should have had a better record, hurt by injuries. Richard Smith but we were really by Harding Academy and a thrashing of Central Arkansas Christian. This year's team was plagued with injuries but the Bruins were determined not to let their injuries hamper their season. At the beginning of the season, six of the eleven senior players were injured, so the underclassmen were asked to step into starting roles and mature early. The Bruins opened the season with a close loss to Rison Woodlawn by the score of 8-7. The Bruins scoring came by way of a two-yard run by senior quarterback Les Lewis and a PAT by senior place-kicker Curt Holton. The Bruins grabbed their first victory by defeating Mayflower 10-7. Scoring included a one- yard plunge by Les Lewis and a 26 yard field goal, which proved to be the game winner, by sophomore Jason Walton. The Bruin's first home game ended in defeat by Bauxite. Turnovers hurt the Bruins dearly Ain't it over yet? Senior Mark Rowland laments his predicament and awaits the end of a long football practice. also had two interceptions while leading the Bruin defense. The Bruins then travelled to Mountain Pine and were shocked 30-7. The only Bruin score came from senior tailback Kris Gillian with a touchdown run of 1 yard and Jason Walton added the point after. A week later, PA's home- coming, the Bruins took on Magnet Cove. The Bruins were victorious by the score of 14-8. The running game was impressive as senior fullback Brian Landers carried the ball 17 times for 124 yards and Kris Gillian carried 14 times for 72 yards. Curt Holton booted both PAT's. Magnet Cove threatened late but their hopes were killed when senior safety Stephen Niswanger intercepted a pass, his second of the evening. Senior Richard Smith said of the victory, Our running game was definitely the difference. We used wide splits to spread their defense and create larger holes. The line did a great job holding their blocks and Kris and Brian ran tough. lt was a big win for us! The next week, the Bruins the ground with a one yard touchdown run. Curt Holton kicked a PAT but the Bruins came up on the short end of the score by losing 2l-13. This gave the Bruins a record of2-4 and 0-l in the conference. The next Friday at home, the Bruins took on Des Arc. The game was marred by turnovers, of which the Bruins had eight. The positive marks of the game were two touchdown passes to Richard Smith and Brian Landers. However, the Bruins lost 28-14. The Des Arc coach com- mented that P.A. had been the only team that was able to move the ball against his team, even Hazen and Harding couldn't accomplish this feat. The Bruins then challenged the Scrappers from Cotton Plant. The Bruins prevailed by the score of 26-6. Brian Landers once again rushed for over 100 yards, had one rushing touchdown, and recovered a fumble which he carried in for a touchdown. Jason Walton added two PAT's and kicked a 37 yard field goal. Football 4 9

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Fight to the fini h On Halloween evening, the The Bruin offense was spurred Bruin Coach Brett Smith said Bruins were at home against ill on by Kris Gillian who tcored of the season, l feel that our ranked Harding Academy. The from 4 yards out. Brian Landers guys played very well despite our Wildcats lived vp to their also scored twice, both from 2 situation with injuries. We beat ranking by stomping the Bruins yards out. teams that we were supposed to 30-0. The Bruin defense did not lose to, and we lost to teams that The Bruins ended the season allow the Mustangs to cross we should have beat. Inex- Even though we lost some games we should have won, it was a learning season. Brent Smith with a wet, rainy, and foggy visit midfield and also forced 6 perience was a major factor to Mustang Mountain of CAC. turnovers. Richard Smith had an throughout the season. The Bruins thrashed the interception and junior Derek Les Lewis further added, Our Mustangs handily by the score of King blocked a Mustang punt record doesn't reflect our ability, 27-O. The game was marred by and recovered it in the end zone but we had a good team. There bad tempers, fisticuffs and for a touchdown. Curt Holton were some close, tough losses, ejections. Junior Brent Smith also added 3 PAT's to round out yet, we came backed qumped up and senior Lee Butler Jackson the scoring. and fighting every Friday night, were ejected from the game as Senior Les Lewis said of the Coach Smith later com- well as other players from CAC. victory, There wasn't a better mented, The win over CAC The superintendent of CAC way to go out than with a CAC really ended the season onagood decided to end the game with victory. It was the most exciting, note. The seniors played great four minutes leftto playin fear of satisfying, fun game I've ever and they lived up to their more fighting. beenapart of. responsibilities of senior The victory gave the Bruins a leadership. I wish we could have final record of 4-6. The Bruins those guys for two more years. ended up l-3 in the 5A Central football game. conference. Human bulldozers. The Senior Bruins prepare to demonstrate their power at a home VV an UNION NAZIIQRL sift ' we hate losin' 'cause winnin's heaven - We're the class of '87! As the backbone of the senior high football team, the seniors exemplify model behavior as they show that their last season is no laughing matter. Football 5 1