Sumter High School - Paragon Yearbook (Sumter, SC)

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X layvees Go Undefeated in '72 Season The Sumter High Baby Birds, under the leadership of Head Coach Bob Cher- ry, established themselves as a regional powerhouse. From the beginning of the season, it was evident the Birds would be a tough opponent for challenging teams. The potent offense, engineered by jimmy Wells, put more points on the board than any other l.V. team. Running backs Mack and Davis behind the blocking of the offensive line were called on timeand time again to gain clutch yardage. The powerful defense contained their opponents by causing numerous turnovers. This provided the offense with golden opportunities to score. These combined factors led to a very successful season, 9-0-1. Next year Coach Noonan can look forward to receiving several mature and experienced players. ff 64 Sports

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Hopes for Region Title Vanish With W. Florence Loss The Sumter High Gamecocks sporting a 3-Ol conference record entered West Florence Stadium with intentions of wrapping up the Re- gion 6A Conference title. Hindered by past mistakes, the 'Cock's offense withered under the hammering Knight defense which held the Gamecocks to 22 points for the en- tire game. Final score - 22-50. With all hopes gone for winning the region crown, the 'Cock's faced their last adversary of the season, the Hartsville Red Foxes. This battle was a great defensive exhibition by both teams. The only points came from a safety scored by the Gamecock de- fense. Final score - 2-0. VID Ireland gains ground as Heriot tries to stop defenderg C23 'Cocks rip through spirit banner for last game of season. Sports 63 I I

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Q, l l arg Opposite page: C15 Coach Reynolds discusses game strategyg Q21 Referee signals a johnny Mack scoreg C35 McMillan catches Wells' pass for long gainp This page: HJ Baby Bird de- fender tackles runner for' lossg C25 johnny Mack eludes tacklersg C39 Birds celebrate un- defeated season. Sports 65