Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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Gridders capture 4th straight title A fourth consecutive champion- ship in the North Central Con- ference brought a close to an ex- cellent season for the football team. Outscoring state rivals 301-47, Devils were victorious in all NCC games. Losses to two outstanding Ohio teams prevented Richmond from entering the playoffs. Individual statistics show Robert Jones leading in rushing with 618 yards and a 712 average per carry. Marty Lundy led in pass receiving and scoring, completing 23. ARS1TV FOOTB.VLL — FRONT ROW; Jolin Shiplfx. anas, Ferguson, Rick Parker, Steve Mollo, David Mal)r , David Loar, Gene Spicer, Robert Jones, Jeff Fansher, Rick Kieeman, ROW 2; Coacfi Etchison, Terry Stamper, Tom Williams. Dave Gray, Bob Morgan, Steve Ripperger, Marty Lundy, Phil Heiger, Ted Basler, Don Runnels, Pete Geier, Malcolm Hunter, Paul Defibaugh, Mr. Jim Peters. ROW 3: Mr. John Lebo, Stiident Mgr. Jerry Brandon, Mike Lahrman, Butch Ellison, Ed Kemmerling, John Roberson, Kim Vanlandingham, Randv Albano, John Jeffers, John Morris, Ed Miller, Hal Harman, Tim Johnson, Mr. Mike Rodich. ROW 4: Mr. Bill Farley, Ed Hampton, Tim Svarczkopf, Dan Smith, Robert Hooks, Steve Shultz, Chris Sugas, Tom Teague, John Statzer, Tom Kemmerling, Clarence Coble, Jim Rice. Jerrv Bickford, Student Mgr. Steve James.

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Haniperetl h injuries tlio oiitiri- sea- soii, arsit) harriers gallantis ' finished u ith a 5-2 dual meet record and ord plaee in the North Central Con- tert ' iice. Plaeing 1st at the Fort ' a ne Iii- tioual, Mnius [op nu-inber Douii Me- yuiston, out with a foot injurs, the team defeated New Castle 52-81 to capture first place honors. Taking a ■5ril in till. ' e ent was Joe Parker, a junior, with sophomore Ralph W ' eas itational, the runners entered the first placing fifth. stage of competition, hosting the sec- McQuiston, captain of the team. was placed on the all-XCC scjuad with a best time of lo:06. Graduating seniors include Mc nis- ton, Tim Bastian, Rand Fauccit, and Tom Ronan. Returning letterman are Rick Everman, Joe Parker. Ton Bas- tian, Tim Uhte, Ralph W ' eas. and manager .Scott X ' ogelgesang. CROSS C:OLNTRY T1-:aM front ROW; DuuK McQuiston. Rand Faucett. Ralph Weas. Mike Bartiiidale. ROW 2: Tony Bastian. Mike Patenaude. Joe Parker. Tim Uhte. Bret Williams. ROW 3: SeotI ' ogelgesang. Tim Bastian, Tom Ronan. Rick Exerman, Coach Da e Boucrs TOP: Mr Carx Eagles. 1 their uatchesasMr. Mar the completion of the race. Charlc 1 Heato check ■ipates Exhauston Joe Parke 1.3 04. apparent in the face of juni ho finished .5th uith a time

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passes and niniiing for 66 points. An exceptional performance l) Dave Loar gave Ricfimond 45 com- pletions for 856 yards. 12 pla ers were elected to the 1973 all-NCC team. Six of the 12 were also members of this xcars 1973 VARSITY FOOTBALL OPP RHS Kokomo 49 Middletown 28 20 Fort Wavne South 7 62 Anderson 7 21 Newcastle 42 St. Xavier 12 Muncie Central 38 Marion 21 Logansport 6 20 Lafayette 27 48 OPPOSITE TOP: ln,i«- hall creatf. tiavuuasJohnShiplex, Makorii Hunt- er, Don Runnels, and Steve Nlollo zero in. . BOVE LEFT: aga Ferguson . BO E RIGHT: Senior running baek plows forward into the linemen Robert Jones is tripped up and trenches against Xavier. Xavier of brought to a halt in a losing effort Ohio was declared by many as the against St. Xavier. best team ever pitted against RHS Ste e Ripperger puts a stop to a Kokomo pass as Malcolm Hunter (So) and John Statzer (89 ) look on