Richland High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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On the pitch-out, Mark Burleson C125 attempts to break the grasp of Benny Monk C505 of the Trinity Trojans, The Hnal score was Richland 7, Trinity 45. Pham by Doug Wallace. After receiving a handoff, David Conley C445 moves up the field for a first down. This Hrst down added to a second district victory 51-0 against Burleson. Pbolo by Doug Wallare. Rebel defensive player, Steve Free C135 breaks the run of Scott Ellis C15. The Rebels defeated Haltom in a close 1046 victory. Pbolo by Doug Welfare. l 1 On a bootleg pass, Mark Burleson C125 is being pursued by Arlington's Darren Hayden C335 before completing a 12 yard pass to Mike Kubinski. In spite of this the Rebels went on to a 25-7 loss. Photo by Doug Wallafe. Varsity Football 8

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During the season opener, Rodney Beene C743 and Todd Car- ruthers C505 try to cut off Nimitz back Ryan Woodall C251 The Rebels were defeated five con- secutive times after the loss to Nimitz 24-0. Pbolo by Doug Wallace. While the offense tries to score, Bob Briscoe, Linebacker coach talks to the Rebel defense. This conference evidently helped since the Rebels defeated Haltom 10-6. Photo by Doug Wallace. n his ninth year, Coach Carlos Berry took the reigns as head Coach of football after former head coach Toby Wood resigned to become athletic director. Hun ry for a victory, the Reiels opened their season against Irving Nimitz. Expectations ran high going into the game but it turned out to be a to move second doublin safety Dale Akers Cseniog to tail back to try to fuel the Rebel offense. But, it was to no avail as the Rebels were defeated for the second time 33-0. Expectations ran high string quarterback Mi e Smith C'uniorD to center, and aller Dale Akers Cseniorj ran back the opening kickoff at the the only 17 yards total rushing in the first half, while Bowie scored 17 points. The Rebels scored in the fourth quarter but it was too late for a come- back. Bowie won 24-6. Against Lamar the Bowie Volunteers. It was evident that Richland would have a long night when the Volunteers prevented any Richland Team gains momentum as season progresses rude opener for the team. The Rebels went home scoreless, losing 24-0. Going into the second game of the season, the Rebels faced L. D. Bell. Playing without split-end Roy Moran Cseniorl and Todd Caruthers Cseniorj the Rebels seemed out- manned as they battled to sto the onslaught of Bellis 530 yards rushing. Richland Head Coach Carlos Berry was forced Design by S Y j, Arlington Colts game. The Rebel momentum slowly faded though and the Arlington Colts turn- ed two second quarter fumbles into touchdowns. The Rebels drove downfield just before the half but were stopped on the one yard line when time ran out. The Colts scored two more times in the second half. Four games into the season, the Rebels met first downs and following week the Rebels fought to a close game, but their last offensive drive prov- ed fruitless and Lamar pulled through 16-10. The Rebels dominated the first quarter of the Trinity game, but after the Trojan defense halted a Richland drive, the Tro- jans turned around and scored on six of seven drives. Ccontinued on page 855

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Varsity Football Scoreboard Rebs Opp. 0 Nrrnrrv Z4 0 l. D liell 55 7 Arlington 25 6 Howie Z4 10 Lamar 16 7 'l'rinrry 45 9 Sam llouston 7 Sl Burleson 0 10 llalrtrm 6 5,6-o Turning up the field, john Tissue C553 attempts to gain ad- ditional yardage. The Rebs beat Haltom for the seventh con- secutive time, 10-6. Pham hy Doug Wallace. il- PRGFILE All-Around Athlete Dale Akers became an area hero when he returned the ball 96 yards for the first Rebel touchdown of the 198Z season. Akers proved that his amazing run was no coincidence, since he shot down the field 84 yards on the kick off return against Burleson. Akers holds numerous awards testifying to his sports savy. He was named to the first-team All- Districr as a defensive back, All-area first team, All- Norrheast Tarranr County defensive back, and numerous other awards in baseball. Scrambling for a few extra yards, Mark Burleson fseniorl at- tempts to gain those needed yards which would lead to a first and goal. Burleson served as second year quarterback and as co-football team captain. Photo by: Kevin Campbell Dale Akers rmw by sim Ymrng I think Bell had a great ball club, they had an excellent game plan. They mixed up the pass and run plays well. I really think they did a super job, said Carlos Berry, head coach, about the 55-0 shut out by the L.D. Bell Blue Raiders. The Raiders went on to be defeated by Beaumont in the the State Cham- pionship game. Photo by Doug Wallace. After fielding a kickoff, Rich Miller 4105 returns the kickoff to the 40 yard line during the show me game against the L.D. Bell junior Varsity. Photo by Doug Wallace. ,g.,,,.w... ,M