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

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Whether it is an attempt to move the ball one yard on fourth down, shooting two points in the final seconds, making a long putt, finishing the last lap, looking into the sun to catch a pop-fly, or passing a class to be elligible, it is the challenge to succeed in pressure situations, situations of physical and mental stress which all athletes must learn to conquer. These challenges will separate true athletes with dedication and desire from those who are along only for the glory. The challenge re- quires intense training, however the training is often overlooked even though it occupies more t i m e t h a n t h e competition itself. Within the training a challenge appears. The outside challenge of compe-tition deepens into an inner struggle in which the athlete strives to better himself. The inner drive to run one second faster, lift one pound more, or jump one inch higher eventually wins district championships and more. The effect of the athletic challenge affects more than athletes in a school of 2200. For those who are fans, the challenge is widened as fans support their team's efforts and join in on the players, battle by voicing their Sports concerns in hopes of detering the compe- tition. Quite often the fans, themselves, become an extra team member. In the midst of the challenge, muscles are strengthened, speed increased, skills sharpened, friendships were made, bones broken, and character was built. After the challenge there will almost always be a winner and a loser. The participants in the challenge both on and off the court, field track, or diamond learn the exhilleration of con- quering an opponent. And when the challenge is too intense, they learn the pride of losing respectably. The athletic chal- lenges have a massive impact upon the school. Students improve individually. School teams which become victorious increase the school pride among all students. The community, as spectators of the high school challenges, recognize school spirit and the atmosphere of hope and production. Participation in all sports, whether on the intramural level or on the varsity level allow students to develop and express their Rebel Style, a style which can con uer any challenge. Robcliie Ondrusek. Division

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ur style . . . was expressed by all who loved and supported the Rebels. the football team let their pride shine each game as they busted through the buster-poster to the sound of Dixie . Photo by Chip Mundy. Design by Shannon Tucker

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monster lurking in the depths of UIL football ff Mg? L 3.25131 A ., rose to face the Rebels. fe-liefflh sxffhi ' e,llel e And upon its brow was stamped 5A-7 and its left arm was called Trinity and its right was named Bell. This monster was unusually strong, and hungry and to the disap- pointment of many, the tight band of Rebels were just unable to conquer this mighty foe. Their battles began with a 21-7 win against Arlington Heights. On a Haltom's 10. Richland's decade of B dominance over Haltom carried into another with the eleventh consecutive win. if J .,. . What was it like to not have the Haltom game to look forward to? The Grapevine game proved what is s was like, said Berry. It was the low point of the season. Richland lost to the Mustangs 27-22 in what started out as a Richland rout with a 16-0 lead in the first quarter. With a need to jump back into the district race, Richland prepared to :J .1 was ,aw 51 .Q wr Liv.-.fs,f.a.g,,w. -s. gg, ,.......5gi. s,.,,Kf-51.-A assess 1+ sas fa . as fi f- me . a sf sz fs, -ui. - M . .Z mt- 1 ' u - Q . 22 -t, ' 552' 52.223 rife.. A 2 ' 51 . 4 fr , . W - 43231 ' - ' ws e . fH 1 . -gr -.. ,, ... 'Q.z - ,,, 'i' 1 f ., .-,fa g -- - - I - 4' ' - 'L ' ' il s1 '.' I : ' if ff? . 111. -i f 551 . - , mai 15 , . 2- , 'f 1, jg ' ff H -5 f -V ff-' -' is '1 , f' .2, fMii f..svg?s:Qfw .f . rain drenched field the Rebels amassed 198 yards on the ground be- tween running backs Corey Miller and Tommy Moore. The defense shut down L.C. Timms, the Yellow Jackets blue-chip running back, and held them to only 118 yards total offense. Richland had only one preseason game this year due to 5A-7's expan- sion. That hurts. It's terrible to not have three non-district games, said Coach Carlos Berry. Usually you have more time to fine-tune your team. Richland moved into district play against Arlington Lamar. Lamar was a little tougher this year, said Berry. The Vikings gave Richland their first disappointment, a 20-7 loss. Coaches in 5A-7 voted this year to schedule games randomly throwing the Haltom game to second in district play instead of the traditional last game. We beat a very good Haltom team, said Berry. With fans fighting in the stands for breathing room, down on the field the Rebels had plenty of room with 35 points to K R x X xg ..Q. .... .....,.. ..... I E'- K . . .As 1- . - ' A 1 h - ei? 'N Q ' . iv -P Y 4' - 3 ' . it sr N .-... 3' L, 'l Q... A W, xi p -x Practice makes perfect During a Thursday practice, the offensive line practices blocking assi ments for the follow- ing game. To stay fresh? players did not prac- tice in pads on Thursdays. Photo by Chip Mun- .Y Hit the hole With the help of numerous blocks, Cory Miller C251 leaps into a hole. Cory ran for 499 yards this year. Photo by Chris Mullins Design by Robbie Chidrusek. take on the district front-runner, Trinity. The Trojans quickly scored twice. But the Rebels went on to play a tight game allowing only one more touchdown for the Trojans who won 21-0. With hopes of a district champion- ship fading, the Rebels handed the Sam Houston Texans a 35-14 loss. Six interceptions against the district's ' l leading passer, Gary Langley, spelled disaster for the Texans and life for the Rebels. . Homecomming festivities did not steal the Rebels desire to win. The Rebels flattened the Burleson Elks with a 34-0 shutout. Randy Lewis and ' J.D Krug split time at quarterback, both turning in exceptional performances. - 9 Hoping to catch Bell off guard after an emotional win against Trinity, the i Rebels entered the stadium with con- fidence. However Bell's goal line p..- Rm? defense kept Richland's four drives 'Z-ff into the Raider's five yard line and the Rebel's 267 offensive yards vir- tually scoreless handing down a misleading 30-7 defeat. if as-Q 'wx'