Stratford Academy - Overlook Yearbook (Macon, GA)

Page 162 text:

Sh. E S 1411 - ' fm .,

Page 161 text:

But the Eagles' bubble was burst the next week against arch rival Monroe. The Mustangs overwhelmed Stratford 15-0 and it seemed that Stratford couldn't do anything right. Defensively Don Guritz and Tinsley Matthews turned in good performance in a los- ing cause as the Mustangs completely shut off the Eagles' offen- sive attack. It was tough to lose especially when the hopes of win- ning a region crown were dimmed, but that didn't stop the Eagles. The next week Stratford got back on the winning trail defeating Deerfield Academy from Albany 39-0. The offensive team put on a spectacular show, and the defense led by Guritz, linebacker Trip Smisson and ends Calder Clay and Danny Skinner were tremen- dous as the Knights were never in the game. Edmund Burke became the next victim, as Stratford completely outclassed the Spartans 26-0. Quinn Nolan scored twice, and juniors Billy Meeks and Iohn Wilson each scored once as Stratford ground out 280 yards in offense and held Burke scoreless. fwiif mf, - tf 4 I'frfff1'W 7'

Page 163 text:

new' 4-if Q elif-L .a X U :,4 K K g gg g Revenge is always sweet and especially against Monroe. Stratford got their revenge by defeating Monroe 14-7 in For- syth. Even though it was a non-region game, the Eagles did hand Monroe its first loss of the season. Offensively in- the line Sonny Iester, Mal Lawrence and Burke Murph and in the backfield Wendell Iames and Billy Meeks all turned in fine performances. The defense once again was awesome as Stratford held Monroe to a single first down in a fine team effort. The homecoming game was the next week against Tattnall Square on Halloween night. The Eagles scored 20 points in the first 'half on touchdowns by Paul Iones, Wendell Iames and Billy Meeks, and 19 points in the second half as the Eagles beat the Trojans 39-0.