Sparta High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Sparta, IL)

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count down Won 4, Lose 5 . 0 THE PROMISE. After defeating the ig j Benton Ringers, powerhouse of the B0| South c en. 22-21. the Bulldogs showed m they had potential THE BEGINNING OF THE END The Bulldogs were the only team to come within 12 points of the conference champs, the Mur- phy sboro Red Devils. 5 15 THE DEDICATION At the first home football game, the field was dedicated to the late C B Pierce The Bulldogs suffered a 1514 loss to the P’ville Panthers 4 THE YARDAGE Cunis Dona by rushed for 220 yards against the Nashville Hornets, contributing to a 28-6 victory. THE TWIN The Bulldogs again suffered a one point loss as they fell 15-14 to the Anna Jonesboro Wild- cats. HOMECOMING a 7-0 victory over Carlyle spotlighted a night of stars. THE INJURIES The Bulldogs suf fered the loss of two key players. Craig Valleroy and Jerry Maurer, after a 6-12 loss at DuQuoin THE RIVALS After a hard hitting and tiring game, the Bulldogs lost 6- 12 to county rivals, the Chester Yel- low Jackets THE REWARD Mans underclass- men who had never seen game action experienced their first varsity game with a 52-0 shutout againts the Freeburg Midgets Top: EXHAUSTED BUT HAPPY. Craig Val leroy and Calvin Copple watch the Bulldogs win their first Homecoming in three years They defeated Carlyle 7-0. Middle: LOOKING OVER THE set-up. Paul Peck drives the Bulldogs down to the rwenty-yard line where a fumble on a pitch back to Mike Peck resulted in a AJ touchdown Bottom: ALL SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN quar terback Paul Peck and Most Valuable Ianeman Jerry Maucrer calmly discuss the 15-0 lead over Pinckneyville before it dwindled to a one point defeat 18 Football

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Football Field Named in Memory A of C. B. Pierce Wc now dedicate this field to his memory.’ A quiet enveloped the crowd as the loud speaker interrupted the enthusias- tic pre-game chants of the Pinckneyville- Sparta game. Saturday, September 23, 1978. Before the opening kickoff, the Marching Bulldogs paraded onto the field, keeping in step with a single drum as the flag was raised. Principal Jim Romano began the dedication ceremonies by describing the man who, before his death on March 29, 1978, had served as superin- tendent of the Unit District 140 from 1966-1974 Mr. Clarence B Pierce spent 41 years as an educator, administrator, coach, and sports official. Next, Mr. Loren Eddleman, present superintendent, made the dedication to Mrs. G B Pierce, who graciously accepted this tribute to her late husband. After many nameless years, the SHS football field became a fitting testi- monial to one of the district’s most out- standing educators. Top: MRS C B PIERCE was the guest of honor at the Pierce Field dedication night Left: THF. NEW PIERCE Field was dedicated on September 23 Right: SUPERINTENDENT LOREN EDDLE MAN made the dedication before the Sparta-Pinck nevville game Football l7-

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Ditto Another 4-5 Season After defeating the Benton Rangers, contenders for the South Seven title, the Bulldogs fell to SWE champ Murphys boro 3-1V Unable to penetrate the Red Devil’s defense, Sparta scored with nine seconds left in the first half on a field goal by Paul Peck Against Pinckney ville, the Bulldogs let a victory slip in the final six minutes of the game when the Panthers scored 14 points and a 14 13 victory to prove that a game can be lost in a matter of minutes. Nashville, however, was an easier foe as Curtis Donaby ran over the Hornets to lead Sparta to a 28 16 victory The next game with A-J was tense and although they were in minutes of a vic- tory. the Bulldogs fell to the Wildcats 13 14. After many injuries in the DuQuoin game, the Sparta offensive line was com- pletely realigned Even though the Bull- dogs were able to force three fumbles, they were not to score in the game As the clock ran out, they were stung by Chester with a 6-12 loss and a tie with DuQuoin for fourth in the SWE behind Murphy, Chester, and Pinckneyville. Top: AFTER A HAN DOFF from quarterback Paul Peek, Curtis Donabv (52) is pullo! down iust short of the goal and a victory. Anna .Jonesboro's host of Wildcats handed Sparta a second one-point loss of 15 14 Bottom: VARSITY Front Row: Kevin Welch. Steve Baue. Paul Peck. Rob McCree. David Hunter. Mike Peck. Jeff Buritsch Row 2: Calvin topple. Mike Knsbv. Mike Huether. Bill Hate lev. Don MeMurtry. Jay Jeffers, Jerry Maurer. Dean Pee hcls. Jerry McNulty. Delbert Renner Row 5: Mike Heaton. Scott Linebetry. Joey Deutschman. Tim land. Todd Moore. Rich Williams. Jim Robinxm. (»len Williams, Cunts Donabv. Steve Henry Back Row: Scott Wilkerson. Jeff Asbury. Tom Suttcrer. Jeff Amos. Jeff Hess. Cm Valleruy. Mark ()tten. Mike Henrv. Scott Perhels Football 19