Rock Island High School - Watchtower Yearbook (Rock Island, IL)

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Head coach Hugh Johnson and his assistants, Sam McCann, Lew Miskowitcz, and Rick Miers had another very commendable season record of 6 wins 3 losses. Traveling to LaSalle — Peru, to open the season, the Pebbles brought home a victory, the score being 19-14. Cross town rival was next, the Pebbles coming out on top again, winning 26 to 18. The Pebbles then defeated Assumption 25 to 6 and Moline 18-8. A hard- fought game proved disasterous to the Pebbles. As they went down in defeat, losing to Davenport West 13-28. The next two encounters proved to be even more heartbreaking, as the Pebbles fought in vain against East Moline, but just didn ' t have the 1-2 punch, losing 6 — 21. Traveling to Galesburg, the Pebbles just were not able to get it together losing that game 14-36. Quincy came to town on a rainy Friday night bringing with them a Pebble victory. The Pebbles winning 8-0. Crossing the River into Iowa the Rocks brought home a well-dressed victory. Super fast offense and iron clad defense proved to much for the Blue Devils. When the final quarter was over the score was 42-15. With that victory, the Pebbles tied for 2nd in the Quad-City Metro and 3rd in Western big 6. Best Offensive Lineman Jeff Vogt Best Defensive Lineman Kevin Platt Best Offensive Back Best Defensive Back Bandit Most Improved Most Valuable Player Co-Captains Mr. Little Rock Steve Daxon Kurt Redenbo Doug Gerber Don Greenwood Steve Daxon Steve Daxon Don Greenwood Steve Daxon Little Rocks Stand TALL Turning upfield. Fullback Vince Morrow provides another big gain. 26 Football

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Gridders Improve With Season Hard work and true determination produced a very respectable season of 6 — 3, under the direction of Head Coach, Gary Embretson. The opening game at LaSalle — Peru produced a 15 — 14 Rock victory. The Rocks lost their next three encounters. The first coming to cross town rival Alleman 13 — 9. It was the first victory for Alleman over the Rocks since 1967. The next encounter was with Davenport Assumption, and what a nail biter it was ,, the Rocks coming out on the short end of the stick, losing 15 — 13. The winner of the Moline game is given the prized Tomahawk award. The Rocks were holders of the Tomahawk but handed it over after losing 22 — 16. The deciding factor came in the last 9 second ' , when the Moline quarterback threw a desperation pass which was tipped up in the air; falling in the arms of the Moline end who was standing in the end zone. Crossing the river into Iowa, the Rock s brought home a welcomed victory; thus ending a 3 game losing streak. They defeated the Davenport West Falcons 14-7, with lighting fast offense and iron clad defense. Next in line was the Homecoming game, with the East Moline Panthers. The Rocks wasted no time in securing another victory, before a packed stadium. Putting on the best offensive show in a while, the Rocks dazzled the Panthers to the limit. When the final quarter ended the final score showed the Rocks 33, Panthers 14 . Traveling to Galesburg, senior Tom Murrens ignited the spark for the Rocks. Murrens caught one touchdown pass and kicked a 35 yard field goal. Murrens also had plenty of support from the rest of his teammates which gave the Rocks the winning margin of 22-13. The Quincy Bluedevils came to town on a cold misty Friday night only to watch quarterback L TO R FRONT ROW, Nick Cherikos, John Foley, Joe Schissel, Barry Brandt, George Pappas, Larry Bea, Anthony Roberts, Mark Ewing, trainer Dave Brown. MIDDLE ROW, Bill Coleman, Kevin Jackson, Steve Goodwin, Jim Conley, Rick Damewood, Tom Steele, Coaches, Steve Mau, Rick Miers and trainer Gary Minster. BACK ROW, Dale C annoway, Abe Jones, Tom Thorton, Mike John¬ son, manager Duane Olson and Jim Martin. Rl 15 LaSalle -Peru 14 Rl 9 Alleman 13 Rl 13 Assumption 15 Rl 16 Moline 22 Rl 14 West 7 Rl 33 Fast Moline 14 Rl 23 Galesburg 13 Rl 22 Quincy 0 Rl 27 Central 8 John Foley run right past them. Foley who scored two touchdowns had plenty of support from Senior fullback Robert Johnson, who led the running attack with 67 yards rushing on 13 attempts. Ending the season with Davenport Central, the Rocks smooth offense was too much for the Bluedevils. The running of Senior halfback Ken Lee, Junior halfback Tony Scott, Senior fullback Robert Johnson, and the running and passing of Senior quarterback John Foley blitzed Central. Football 25

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Rl 19 LaSalle-Peru 14 Rl 26 Alleman 8 Rl 25 Assumption 6 Rl 18 Moline 8 Rl 13 Davenport West 28 Rl 6 East Moline 21 Rl 14 Galesburg 36 Rl 8 Quincy 0 Rl 42 Davenport Central 75 Mobbed by Alleman defenders, Jon Tay¬ lor gets off a desperation pass. L TO R FRONT ROW, mgr, Kevin Tan¬ ner, Mitch Pratt, Vince Morrow, Kevin Platt, Steve Brandt, Jeff Vogt, Tim Spark¬ man, Steve Daxon, Don Greenwood, Adam Jawoisz, Greg Teague, Jon Taylor, mgr, Chester Shaffer. MIDDLE ROW, Coaches, Rick Miers, Lew Miskowicz, Rodney Long, Raymond Muskeyvalley, Tim Pressly, Tom Sparkman, Tom Smith, Tom Hooks, Frank Topping, Kurt Re- denbo, Andy Axup, Ray Lomas, Jim Franz, Jamie Gekas, coach, Sam McCann and head coach Hugh Johnson. BACK ROW, Herb Wilson, Mike Conrad, Phil King, Bob Bower, Rudy Applegate, Sam Fentess, Anthony Clemons, Clark Wright, Doug Gerber, Chuck Guthrie, Ferdie Al¬ varez, Mark Maxwell, Rick Holland, Dave F stell, Tyrone Babers, Alvin Wilson, Darryl Avery, and Rich Mendoza. Football 27