Pulaski County High School - Cougar Pinnacle Yearbook (Dublin, VA)

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1986-87 Varsity Football Team First row: James Hardy, Tommy Turner, Steve Alley, Troy Dalton, Micky Sarver, Timmy Mannon, Mickey Thomas, Randy Meredith, Anthony Akers, Tracy Callis, Rick Mathena, Greg Allen, James Mattox, Blair Smith, Johnny Lovern, Mark Frank. Second row: Tony Barbettini, Jeff Hardy, Bill Lewis, David Gravely, Maurice Cousins, John Stephens, Eddie Ander¬ son, Jimmy Gravely, Bill Holmes, Duane Covey, Derek Taylor, Alan Quesenberry, Jamie Eaves, Dion Hen¬ dricks, Mitch Williams, Darrell Sarver, Vernon Gardner, Chet Jennelle, Richard Hampton, Larry Smith, Dale Mooney. Third row: Kevin Hendricks, Stan Vuicich, David Hardy, Barron Tasker, Shannon Crawford, Chris Scullin, Tommy Masse, Ben Tickle, Joe McClellan, Robby Cox, Robby Hudson, Steve Jefcoat, Barry Gilbert, Scott Vest, Bobby Payne, Randy Jarrells, Casey Nicely, Trey Tilson. Fourth row: Richie Hurst, Ken Doss, David Lawson, James Whitaker, Brad Holston,.William Peak, Nub Porter, Todd Wade, Phillip Long, Jamie Davis, Johnny Back, Jerome Connor, Brad White, Bobby Easter, Jerry Hopkins, B.C. Clark, Rex Gear¬ hart. Fifth row: Coach Freddie Akers, Coach Randy Flinchum, Coach Chuck Marrs, Coach Mark Anderson, Managers: Jenny Goins, Brian Lane, Lester Kimbrough, Tommy Patterson, Nick McCrary, Curtis King, Erie Mabiy, Jeremy Smith, Blake Nelson, Chris Shay, Kelly Ward, Managers: Erie Wyatt, Kevin Whitaker, Duane Dalton. Coach Don Skeen, Coach Joel Hicks, Coach Mike Scharnus, Coach Clark Reece. Varsity Football P.C.H.S. OPPONENT 38 ANACOSTIA 6 31 DANVILLE 0 31 BLUE FIELD 6 42 CAVE SPRING 21 7 FRANKLIN CO. 3 31 WILLIAM FLEMING 7 41 EASTERN D.C. 6 9 NORTHSIDE 7 13 SALEM 14 31 PATRICK HENRY 7 7 COURTLAND 8 Record 9-2 Varsity Football — 215

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Varsity Football Playing With Pride “This year’s team was the best team I’ve ever been associated with. I love the team and the coaches and I’ll never, ever, forget Cougar Football,” said Randy Meredith. The varsity football team “cracked open” the 1986-87 season by rendering crushing blows to a team from our na¬ tion’s capital. At the end of four quarters of play the Cougars had ripped the Indians of Anacostia in a 38-6 rout. In the second game the Cougars were challenged by G.W. Danville. Once underway, the Cougars took a quick 7-0 lead from a Tommy Turner touchdown, and went on to shut out the Indians with a final score of 31-0. The Cougars were next hosted by the Bluefield Beavers. The game and the fans obviously heated up when quarterback Randy Meredith was kicked in the head on the Bluefield side close to the Beavers’ bench. Meredith was penalized for re¬ taliating. Three unsportsman¬ like penalties were handed to the Cougars in the first half. The Cougars demolished Blue¬ field in the time remaining with a final score of 31-6. The Cougars were back on the road the next Friday at Cave Spring, for their first game against a RVD competitor, the longest away series in P.C.H.S. history. Even though the Knights scored first, the Cougars built up the score to 21-7 at the half and went on to defeat Cave Spring with a final score of 42-21. On October 3, the Cougars played host to Franklin County. It was anything but easy to run by the Eagles with a victory. The game ended with only ten total points on the scoreboard, but the Cougars walked away with a final score of 7-3. The Cougars were by no means ready to give up their spotless record of 5-0. They were back at home to take on the Colonels of William Fleming. After the second quarter the Cougars had racked up seven¬ teen points compared to the Colonels’ zero. The Cougars went on to take command of the game and defeat William Fleming with a final score of 31-7. The Cougars definitely came to play in the next game against Eastern, to show the Ramblers what football was about Cougar style. The Cougars rocked Eastern in a 41-6 victory. Not only did the Cougars walk away with yet another impressive win, but with records shattered. The two records set were yards rushing in a single game and total offensive yards gained. The Cougars rushed for 347 yards and gained 402 total offensive yards. The individual record set was made by senior tail-back Kevin Hendricks. Hendricks ran for an incredible 153 yards in thir¬ teen carries, breaking the record held by King Harvey, who ran for 147 yards against Heritage in 1980. The Cougars hit the road again as they went up against Northside. The Cougars went on to slide by with a 9-7 victoiy. This came with the help of Dion Hendricks and Mickey Thomas. Thomas kicked the winning field goal with 1:36 left on the clock. Ironically, Dion. Hendricks broke the record his cousin, Kevin Hendricks, had set just the week before, im¬ proving it by an impressive,26 yards. Dion Hendricks ran the ball thirty-two times for 179 yards, (cont’d) Blocking out a threat from a nearby opponent, Tommy Turner rushes up field. Giving it all he’s got, Dion Hendricks pushes the ball up the field for a first down. Running the ball up field, Dion Hen- Intimidating Franklin County’s dricks shows his ability to dodge quarterback, Bobby Payne forces him defenders. to throw. 214 — Varsity Football

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Varsity Football Ranked First In State The 9-7 victory was only the second time in history that the Cougars had won without the advantage of a touchdown. The Cougars were back at home to play the 1986 homecoming game with plans to win back the RVD title which had been theirs from 1980-84. Going into the game ranked 1 in the state, their goal was to defeat Salem. The game took place on Halloween at County Stadium in front of what was likely the largest crowd in his¬ tory. “With the new stadium, more fans watched the Cougars play than ever before,” declared Coach Hicks. The Cougars scored first with a 27 yard field goal by Mickey Thomas. Two penalties were called after this, giving the Spartans a total of 30 yards needed to inch up to the goal line. The Spartans scored put¬ ting them ahead 7-3. The Cougars rallied for 71 yards in twelve plays in the first possession of the second half for a touchdown made by quar¬ terback Randy Meredith. This put the Cougars ahead 10-7. Mickey Thomas booted a 48 yard field goal to move the score Concentrating on the game and their opponents, Timmy Mannon, Joe McClellan, and Bobby Payne hope for a victory. up to 13-7. Minutes later Kevin Hen¬ dricks trotted Into the end zone for a touchdown, only to have it called back because of a clip¬ ping penalty. Salem came up with a touch¬ down tying the game; with the extra point good, Salem was up by 1. Time ran short and Salem walked away with a victory. The final score was 14-13. The Cougars walked away from the game in a one point deficit to Salem, but with the playoffs still in sight. “We were behind in the score but we outplayed them in all phases of the game. I think we played a little better than Salem,” commented Coach Hicks. After coming off with a loss to Salem, the Cougars bounced back. The Cougars thrashed the Patriots of Patrick henry, which guaranteed the Cougars a spot in the playoffs. The Patriots were defending RVD champs. The fina score was 31- 7. On to Courtland ... to the playoffs! Courtland was ranked 1 going into the game. The Cougars of Pulaski fell to Court- land, knocking them out of the playoffs. Courtland scored with 2:28 left in the half with no point after, making it 6-0. The score held until fourth quarter. Pulaski scored on a blocked punt. The touchdown was made by Richie Hurst. The score was moved to 7-6 with Pulaski ahead. Interceptions made by Timmy Mannon and Mickey Sarver kept hopes high. Pulaski failed to move the ball well, and on fourth down, pun¬ ter Anthony Akers was called in. A bad snap zoomed over Akers’ head 8 yards deep in the end zone, and a safety was made by Courtland with forty- three seconds left to play. The final score was 8-7 Courtland. The Cougars finished their season with a record of 9-2. “We had a great season. We had ex¬ cellent players and overall atti¬ tude was great. I’m very proud,” said Coach Hicks. The Cougars finished with an outstanding record with the help of many talented players. Five players were named to the all-state team. These players were Richie Hurst, Mickey Thomas, Nick McCrary, James Whitaker, and Dion Hendricks. “We were all like brothers. We had the word pride written all over us and we won with pride and lost with pride,” said Nick McCrary. “The only word to describe this year’s 1986 Cougar Varsity Football team is ... BREATH¬ TAKING! Deep in our hearts we know we’re the best,” commen¬ ted Dion Hendricks. Moving the score up three points, Mickey Thomas shows his kicking ability. — Varsity Football