Southwest High School - Spirit Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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18 — B-Team

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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.

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All-Around Winners! The fall of 1986 proved to be another exciting season for football at Southwest. The novice ninth graders, coached by Robert Hudson and Willie Goolsby, were molded into an exciting team that thrilled their crowds with impressive wins over Northeast, Warner Robins, Central, Baldwin, and Northside. This young team showed much promise with many outstanding players leading the team. Just a few of these were Joe Dupree, Ron Hill, Perry Cummings, and Charlie Simmons. Because of their outstanding performance, the ninth graders captured the coveted city cham- pionship. The players pleased their coaches and fans and provided a promis- ing future for many football seasons ahead. The B-Team, coached by Albert Sharpe and Harvey Appling, also had a fine group of talented young men who played well. Though their record didn’t indicate the type of talent they possess- ed, they fought very hard with the desire that molds champions. This team was led by numerous outstanding players such as Trent Talton, Larry Thorpe, Steve Braswell, Mario Hodges, and Clif- ford Collier. The team had two victories over Central and one over Northeast. If they continue to improve as they did this year, they will certainly prove to be im- pressive additions to the Varsity Team for the 1987 campaign. TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Quarterback Joe Dupree readies to throw the bomb. Perez Cummings looks to the coach for instructions. The awesome offense set for battle. MIDDLE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ninth Grade Football Team. First Row: J. Glass, R. Henley, T. Thomas, M. Moore, P. Cummings, K. Freeman, J. Johnson, R. Gates, S. Denmark, D. Caldwell. Second Row: S. Davis, M. Andrews, T. Floyd, M. Daniel, G. Dixon, A. Rainey, S. Robert- son, W. Payton, E. Pryor, J. Dupree. Third Row: L. Bradley, D. Dumas, S. Ivey, A. Ellington, C. Sim- mons, D. Oliver, T. Glover, E. Murphy, J. Corsin, wy R. Shinholster, R. Hill, A. Cummings, Coach Hud- In valser as Zar. = son. Coach Hudson watches his troops execute a bad Sle TOUR SUP ei Pee SEZ SSeS scoring drive. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dumas “a - =e . : and Davis congratulate each other after a great play. B-Team Football Team. First Row: J. Langley, K. Oliver, R. Cornelius, C. Pounds, C. Poole, E. Harvey, S. Ellington, D. Willis, T. Talton. Second Row: M. Davison, J. Mays, M. Hodges, S. Braswell, C. Gilbert, M. Curtis, M. Brown, M. Whisby. Third Row: L. Humphries, K. Reeves, R. Russell, E. Brown, K. Pryor, J. Ringwood. B-Team Ninth Grade Football — 19