Stone High School - Echo Yearbook (Wiggins, MS)

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With visions of glory and facing their most hated opponents in the opening game, the team had their physicals and immediately began two-a-day practices in early August. The 'Cats had to get ready for their tough schedule. Endlessly running over plays, agility drills, calisthenics, blocking drills, and countless wind sprints make up a tiring practice session. It seemed like one practice had barely ended when another began. All this strenuous activity helps to make a strong team, physically and mentally, and sharpens each player's own football skills. Even though these sessions are very demanding and tiring, each player will tell you, inthe long run, they all pay off, whether you lose or win. 96 SportslFootball Quarterback Paul Dorsett hands off to a fullback during a practice session. 'Y -At - N 'NLS .5 -. . 4. , N5 . ' -iffypfg, V , V ' 'ti .Q!r1l51'2'I:s7g'i?Qi5 Running back Don Scarborough shows The iil'eSf B new drill fl'1iS Yeah his power by blasting through the tires. tO'-19h football PIGYGYS-

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The Tomcat defense is cocked and ready to fire in this homecoming play. In the George County game the Tomcat offense takes its turn. Even though the 1978 Stone High Tomcats didn't have a banner year in the won-lost column, the team put up a gallant effort. The 'Cats faced many tough opponents and no team, regardless of their reputation, was able to run over the hard luck Tomcats. The 'Cats offense, a little sluggish in the early going, came through and started strokin' later in the season. From the defensive side of the line the Tomcats really showed their toughness. The total yardage yeilded was not reflected on the scoreboard, as the 'Cats suffered many tough breaks. Games were lost in the last few seconds and key players were lost with injuries. S 'G A Malcolm Mclnnls waits patiently for Coach Webb to call the next play. v-3: , ..9.- 2 i Coach Webb, Coach Smith, and Coach Farris try to decide on the next play with a little help from Coach Kirker in the A Pressbox. I S In this homecoming game Roger Taylor and Daniel Harris Y W execute an option play with precision. lQnd .A 1 -gig f sporfs1Fo0fball 95 ,ex ,N amd f ,T ew 5' -+..JjX f' ,N vt ' X ' 'cr 'fe ' X5 .pri !,.,f

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Football Warmup - Scrimmage 9- Sprints iloey Rouse concentrates on his follow through while practicing his place :ic cing. Stone O Brooklyn - 13 Stone 7 George County - 8 Stone 7 Lumberton - 8 Stone 8 Long Beach - 26 Stone 6 PRC - 12 Stone 13 Harrison Central - 21 Stone 13 South Pike - 20 Stone 21 Poplarville - 14 Stone 7 Ocean Springs - 27 Stone 7 Tylertown - 13 47, -3 41 These linemen spend much of their time on blocking drills by hitting the seven-man sled. - eixiifll' 'I if s Q.. .xx sf- - -X Y E .s.l ,xgict L... if While some players look on, Coach Farris shouts some special instructions. Coach Kirker makes sure the players don't drink all the water while Barry Brooks turns to look at the camera. SportslFootbaIl 97