Roger Bacon High School - Troubadour Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Touchdownll The 1986 freshman football season could definitely be called a success. Most Valuable Player Sean Ballinger, Most Improved Player Phil Sterchi, and Pride, Hustle and Desire winner, Dan Brauning led the team to a 2-5 record. This was the first time in four years that a freshman team had won a game. Improvement was especially evident in the areas of the offensive line and defense. Many of the games were close, though not all the scores showed it. The team expects much improvement in the next 3 years and hopes to soon be up next to Moeller and Purcell Marian. Captains Mike Morelli, Jeff Neal and Matt Carr led the 1986 reserve football team to a 2-6 season. Team members felt that there was an increase in the overall spirit and morale of the team, and in their belief in themselves. The most noticable improvements were in the record and the number of . players who will be starting on the varsity level next year. The Most Valuable Player was Joe Sanders; the Pride, Hustle and Desire award went to Mike Morelli. The 2 most improved players were Steve Norton and Gerald Melson. Above: Steve Niehoff punts above the heads of his opponent. Above right: Steve Niehoff throws a pass. Above center: Spartans smother Ste X. r; I... III. L 1 ! Below center: Steve Norton receives the Most Improved Award from Coach T om Gray. Center: Spartan Steve Niehoff 20 charges down the field Reserve Team Front row: Brian Beck, Rick Haeune, Bubba Cooper, Mark Koehler. Dave Kramer, Gerald Melson, Harold Gregory. Charles Stewart. John Ellis, Don Combs, Tom Brooks Second row: John Jones, Wayne Hardy. Jerry Porter, Joe Sanders, Ken Smith, Steve Norton, Jeff Stofa, Matt Carr, Jeff Neal, Frank Niesen, Mike Morelli, Coach Tom Gray Third row: Steve Yates, Carl Goyette, Tom Nicolaus, Terry Lowe, Dan Ginn, Tim Clay, and James Lynch

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Clockwise starting opposite page left: Steve Niehoff eludes the defense The Spartans hold Mueller at bay. The Spartan football line upn smiles for their mug shot. Chris Courtney hotly pursues the ball car- ner. The players are fantastic. They have always worked hard and are willing to try anything to become the best. - Coach Henke Spartans march to victory. Steve Niehoff cautiousiy scans the field for a receiver. Tim Johnson demonstrates true fan in- volvement. Center:John Valentine comes from behind to rescue Steve Niehoff from his attacker. Opposite Page: 15!. Row Left to Right: Mike Morelli, Jeff Gadzala, Ron Annis, Greg Hardewig, Roger Styles, Chris Bishop, Roger Stark, Steve Niehoff, Milton Hampton, Charming Henderson, Tim Dunn, Mark Haussler, Coach Ron Henke 2nd Row: Bob Stolz, Stan Smiley, Chris St. Clair, Bob Noonan, Joe Sander, Frank Niesen, Joe Fumi, Corey Lawson, Chris Niesen, Kenny Smith, Tim Roberts. 3rd Row: Myron Hampton. Charles Swanson, Mike Blaut, Larry Brock, John Bibby, Wesley Todd, Ken Carter, Brian Wolf, James Rogers, Jeff Neal, Pat Chaulk, Dave Arway, Dirk Andrews, Roger Ventura, 4th Row: Brian Heitz, Matt Carr, Dave Hoffman, Joe Bless- ing, Greg Von Holle, Mike Cappel, Matt Volle, Dan Hauck, Mike Laux, John Sanders, 5th Row: Mike Hack- man, Tom Kathman, Rusty Hice, Brian Kopriwa, Greg Ernst, Sylvester McNei1,Rob Smith, PatSimmons,Mi1t Stegall, Lamar Pearl, 6th Row: Chris Courtney. Rob Baur, John Schneider, John Valentine, Todd Simms. Jeff Stofa, John Wavra, Thad Bullock, 7th Row: Steve Norton, Reggy Williams, Joe Niesen, Sean McCarthy, Jay Hausfeld, John Gutzwiller, Mike Gildea. Footballf 19

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Left: Spartans tussle with their St. X opponents. Below: Reserve team battles Mueller. Above left: Reserve Spartans clash with their foe. Above right: John Sanders leans toward victory. Left: Ist Row: Chris Sulton, Kevin Gerbus, Chris Ernst, Andy Juengling, Rudy Thornton, Mark Drees, Matt Petersman, Mike Drees, Pete Crable, Coach Arway. 2nd Row: Coach Dana Etter, Anthony Lonaker, Rick Fuchs, Brian Campbell, Joe Wagner, Paul Schildmeyet, Chris Schuehler, Dan Fucci, Aaron Phillips, Coach Rick Knoffer. 3rd Row: Coach Doug Littleman, Mike Buckley, Phillip Sterchi, Tom Pierce, Chris Schildmeyer, Marcus Shells, Sean Ballinger. 4th How: John Knecht, Jerry Gildea, Adam Jackson, Kurt. Jessen, John Ross, Dennis Merkle, Jerry Hauefle, Dan Brauning, Rob Rickenbaugh. 5th Row: Dave Kathman, Jerry Poppe, Brian Fehr, Greg Moulliet, Tony Carlotta, Kevin Beck, Carmine DiGiacomo. Missing: Darian Dauterich, manager FoothalUZl