R L Paschal High School - Panther Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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Demise of Dunbor Eoses AHHS Sting A series of strategic defensive plays led the Panthers in a victorious duel with Dun- bar. A recovered fumble and a blocked punt prompted Paschal's successful scoring ven- tures. Late in the first quarter Jody Norman retrieved a Wildcat fumble instituted by Raymond Boyd and, moments later, Dudley Woodard plunged in for six points. Junior defensive end Steve Pike blocked a Dunbar punt carrying Paschal to the seven yard line. With a one-yard tumble, Dudley Woo- dard put the Panthers ahead 14-7. The Wildcats' only score came about on a touch- down pass in the first quarter. Coupled with the Southwest victory, Paschal's record stood at 2-1. Despite high spirits and a two game win- ning streak, Paschal was subdued by a pow- erful Arlington Heights team. A drenching rain in the first quarter hampered the Pan- ther offense. The swift Yellow Jacket offense took advantage of the adverse con- ditions to score an unexpected four touch- downs in the first half. Trailing, the Panther defense displayed a new determination and held Heights to a single touchdown in the second half. As a result, the rival encounter ended in a disappointing 35-O score. Pardon me boys, is that the Chattanooga Choo-Choo? PHS Iinemen revive a golden oldie. Going my way? Clarence Garrett C235 hitches a free ride on Yellow Jacket Oppo- nent. The Panther backfield exhibits offensive finesse against the Wildcats. K N i 1 Mark Deason C513 experiences a rude awakening in the Dun bar game. 13E'Fsm..x.a, . - 'ing-Gila

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s.X Don't step on it! lt's a rare East Lithuanian Killer Ant. Tommy Ayars C645 and Ralph Andrade C723 tackle a Southwest player the hard way. 104 X SPORTS Rebel Rout Spurred by Wyott Loss Throughout the third game of the season, Paschal played well but was unable to match the scoring of the Wyatt offense. Wyatt's points came about on a pair of long runs in the second and fourth quarters. Despite two excellent opportunities, the Panthers were stopped short of touchdowns and relied on Billy Weimer to boot a 36-yard field goal. Time had previously run out on their first offensive threat in the waning moments of the second quarter. As a result, the game ended in a 17-3 verdict. The first taste of victory was finally sam- pled by the Panthers in the fourth game of the season against rival Southwest. Display- ing an awesome offense, Paschal accumu- lated an impressive twenty-nine first downs and over three hundred yards in total offense. Fullback Dudley Woodard paced Paschal with three touchdowns and one hundred and fifty yards rushing. Following a defensive struggle throughout the first quarter, the Panthers unleashed a forceful offense that scored two touchdowns in the second quarter and gave Paschal a 12-7 lead at half-time. ln the third quarter, Steve Pike ended an eighty yard drive with a touchdown run from the nine-yard line. Pas- chal put the game out of Southwest's reach in the fourth quarter with a sixty-six yard march, ending the game with a 26-13 score. Yardage is gained by Steve Pike 1329 as Jody Dean C753 screens an onslaught of Southwest defenders. A Chaparral ball carrier is soundly subdued by junior halfback Mitch Parks. The Paschal line cracks a hole in the Wyatt defense as Billy Weimer receives the snap. 4 be- N

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A wave of dogged Paschal defenders buries an unfortunate Highlander. 106 X SPORTS Homecoming Win Climoxes Seoson Fleetfooted David Runnels apprehends a retreating Bulldog. A triumphant purple and 'vhite squad shutout the Eastern Hills Highlanders 21-O by means of a third quarter offensive explo- sion. Encouraged by an outstanding defen- sive performance, the Panthers capitalized on the recovery of two Highlander fumbles to spark the victory. The defensive skills of the opposing teams were equally matched, resulting in a scoreless first half. The Pas- chal offense then unloosed a scoring bar- rage of three touchdowns in under five min- utes. The initial six-pointer came about from a pair of quarterback keepers by Dar- yl Zeller and Billy Weimer. Moments later the touchdown was completed by Dudley Woodard. Two backfield fumbles by the Highlanders, both recovered by Tommy Ayars, occurred soon after, giving Paschal excellent field positions. A 17-yard scoring run by Weimer and Woodard's second touchdown insured the win for Paschal. A scoreless fourth quarter followed despite an interception by Ayars and a field goal attempt. Paschal raised its record to 3-2 in district play and prepared for a homecom- ing showdown against Trimble Tech. A throng of 3500 at Farrington Field wit- nessed Paschal's first Homecoming victory An incredulous Panther offense returns to the sidelines during the course of a 27- 7 Homecoming triumph over Trimble Tech. l in seven years. The Panthers presented a balanced team effort against Trimble Tech by putting points on the board both offen- sively and defensively. George Gorham, Jacky Kirkland, and Richard Flamfield initi- ated the onslaught of scoring plays by tack- ling the Tech quarterback in his own end zone for a two-point safety in the second quarter. Before the half was over, Dudley Woodard had completed a 61-yard drive to the goal line with a PAT kick by Billy Weimer to put the Panthers ahead 9-O. A field goal in the last period, set up by a Clarence Gar- rett interception, followed a scoreless third quarter defensive struggle. On the ensuing kick-off, sophomore Grant Hensley recovered a Bulldog fumble which resulted in Paschal's second TD. The opposing defense was then surprised with a two-point conversion by Billy Weimer. Later in the same quarter, Trimble Tech's single score came about by a 73-yard pass completion and reduced Paschal's lead by seven points. Striking back, Weimer completed a scoring pass to junior tight end Mike Wil- liams, culminating the 27-7 Homecoming victory.