Southwest High School - Spirit Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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PATRIOTS SUCCESS SOUTHWEST vs. CARVER: The Southwest varsity football ream, the Red Machine,’ defeated Carver in both team’s season opener. The final score was Southwest 11 and Carver 6 The scoring for Southwest was made by Randy Griffin's thirty yard field goal, Terry Brown's one yard touchdown run, and a safety thor maneuvered into the end zone on the punting team. Defensively led by Jimbo Hammond, the Red Machine was awesome, allowing the oppos- ing team to score only six points. SOUTHWEST vs. BENJAMIN MAYS: Mony fans were on hand to see Southwest play against Benjamin Mays. Even before the Southwest fans were settled in their seats, Ben- jamin Mays scored on a four yard touchdown pass. However, after this dramatic game opening, the battle belonged entirely to our Patriots. A solid running attack, led by Don Bass, Jackie Robinson, and Reggie Green, along with an explosive offensive line, was the key on offense. Quarterback Terry Brown also had a fine night as he ran a one yard touchdown and passed to Mike Shepherd for another. Defensively, Mays fought for every yard they gor. The Red Machine received a good showing by the entire defense as Mays had trouble establishing a solid offensive drive. The final score of the game was 14 to 6 in favor of our Patriots. SOUTHWEST vs. NORTHSIDE: The Patriots scratched and clawed in the game against the Northside Eagles on September 12, bur the scoreboard just was not favoring us. Ir appeared that the Patriots were going to walk away with a victory in the first half of the game, but in the second half, the Red Machine rolled to a complete stop. Northside controlled the rest of the game, winning by only two points. The final score was Southwest 10 and Northside 12. TOP: Fullback Jackie Robinson runs for yardage against the Warner Robins Demons. BELOW: Tracie Aulrmon looks on at foorball game . Whar a mascor'!! Varsity Football — 17

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EXPERIENCE AND ENTHUSIASM KEY Coach Fowler Coach Hammond

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48 — Varsity Football PATRIOTS SOUTHWEST vs. AMERICUS: From the outset of the game on Sept. 18, it was noticeable that Southwest was having difficulty staying abreast with the vigorous play of Americus. At half-time the score was already Americus 20, SW O. When Coach Hatcher brought his troops back out for the second half, it seemed ob- vious that Southwest had corrected many of its first half mistakes. In the second half, led by Terry Brown, our team made a remarkable com- eback, but by this time it was too late. Americus defeated Southwest 38-20. SOUTHWEST vs. THERRELL: On Sept. 26, 1981, Southwest traveled to Atlan- ta to play Therrell. Our Patriots were outweighed and out-sized, but not ourscored. Offensively, Southwest was led by Terry Brown who had two touchdowns and 95 yards rushing. The dfense also performed extremely well. By the end of the game, Southwest had boosted its record to 3-2, beating Therrell 20-7. SOUTHWEST vs. WARNER ROBINS: Southwest walked into Henderson Stadium on Oct. 2, 1981, knowing they were pitted against the number one team in the state. They left feel- ing it by losing 27-12. Southwest fought hard and played competitive- ly, but the Demons were just better. One bright spot for us was, of course, senior quarterback Terry Brown. SOUTHWEST vs. BALDWIN: On Oc- tober 9, 1981, in the rain, the Southwest Patriots faced the Baldwin County Braves. Our Patriots were the first to place a score on the scoreboard and seemed to continual- ly place changing scores on the scoreboard, until the end of the game when all the action ceased. Southwest excitedly walked away with a triumphant victory over Baldwin. The final score was 28-16, in our favor. TOP: Terry Brown gets ready to pass against Central. MIDDLE: The Red Machine defense poised for the attack. BOTTOM: Randy Griffin kicks the extra point against Warner Robins.