Southwest High School - Spirit Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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16-Varsfly Hbotball

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Varsity Football-15

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Patriots In Action The 1986 Southwest football team looked very impressive on paper and on the field. It was obvious both in practice and in each game that the Patriots played, that the offense and defense fought for every yard they gained. Offensively, Southwest was led by Rico Whipple. He accumulated an astounding total of 1,058 yards on the ground, with a net total of 923 yards. These impressive statistics sent him on his way to the “Golden Helmet” award and acceptance at West Georgia College. The Golden Helmet Award is presented to the Most Valuable Player on the “Big Red Machine’’. This award is presented annually by the Coca Cola Company. Craig Davis led the passing attack with an impressive total of 412 yards. Due to his excellent skill, Dylan Veal was the first Southwest offensive player to be selected to play in the Georgia-Florida Football Classic. He also starred on the North-South All Star Team. His play led to his acceptance and a full scholarship at the University of South Carolina. Defensively, the Patriots were as im- penetrable as a stone wall. Mike Ford led the team in tackles with 61, assists with 48, and hits with 109. Kerry Dawson led the defense with six quarter- back sacks, thus enabling him to win the “Tron Man”’ award. TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dylan takes a well- deserved breather. Patriots try to block a field goal. Evans player is prevented from scoring a touchdown. MIDDLE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Goooo Patriots! Craig Davis goes for the bomb. Rico Whip- ple tries to slip by an opponent. BOTTOM Craig Davis tries to break a tackle.