South High School - Sohian Yearbook (West Mifflin, PA)

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South's Gridders Recore K S Ig C ...- 3 . .. 4 4 3 3 0 r 95.2 F :S tswllei ' Bottom row: Bill Himmelwright, Pat Hamilton, Terry O'Donnell, Bob Creely, Terry Widel, Ed Thompson, John Murtha, Mike Barco, Jim Cominotti Perry Tiberio, Scott Mullen Row two: Chuck Troy, Dutch Kaufman, Don Lynch, Paul Kelly, Bob Mitchell, Bruce Yount, Al Hornfeck, Francis Stupar Needless to say, the 1966-1967 Spartan football season was the most successful in the short six year history of South High. ln only his second year at South, Head Coach Ned Mervios and a capable staff of assistant coaches handed West Mifflin, as well as South High, its first undefeated and untied team. Led by a sparkling offense which scored a total of 272 points and followed by a stingy defense which allowed only 29 points all year, never gave up more than a single touchdown in any game, and shut-out a total of five opposing teams, this year's Spartan football team dazzled nine consecutive adversaries on the way to a perfect season. This year's first victory came over Class A Munhall and was followed by eight straight victories, six over Class B opponents, and two other triumphs over class A teams. The most exciting game this seosonwos the T5-8 victory over Scott. This contest was a see-saw battle at North Braddock in a sea of mud. Scott drew first blood but the Spartans came back and took the lead, 7-6. After a brace of safeties, one for each I20 team, South again had the lead, and never again trailed. Scott Mullen scored an insurance touchdown to give South the final point spread. Late in the game, Perry Tiberio intercepted a pass deep in Spar- tan territory to stave off a North Braddock drive, in- suring Southern victory. For his outstanding offen- sive and defensive play, Scott Mullen received hon- orable mention forthe Back of the Week in the Daily News. This year's star-studded squad was loaded with seniors, twenty-two of them. Heading the list, senior quarterback Terry Widel threw 76 completions for T159 yds. and l6 touchdowns with only 4 intercep- tions. Widel was also the third leading rusher, Terry was chosen, along with senior end Jim Cominotti, for Alle-Mon Conference All Star team. Widel was also selected to W.P.l.A.L. Class B All Star Team and Daily News Back of the Week along with senior halfback Perry Tiberio. Tiberio was the leading rush- er for the Spartans with 5l7 yds. and the leading pass receiver with 33 receptions for 599 yds. and 9