Tell City High School - Sagittarius Yearbook (Tell City, IN)

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Before a large crowd, there came stampeding masses of bone and flesh which tracked across a rain- drenched field. The stage was set; this was the show- down. The winner of this game would take the semi-finals crown and advance to the state fin- als. It was November of 1979 in Noblesville, a city far to the north. Unfortunately, the wet field conditions made it difficult for the Marksmen's game to get off the ground while Noblesville’s power game, steamrolled down the field. The game remained scoreless throughout the first half, but then, late in the third quarter Noblesville put six on the board. In the end. Tell City suffered a 12-0 loss. Noblesville was later beaten in the state finals by Blackford. Although Tell City lost in the semi-finals, the playoffs could be labelled “their finest hour.” The week before, with a large enthusiastic ho- metown crowd for support, the Marksmen ran and passed their way for 26 points while keeping Providence scoreless. The team, according to Coach Bud George, really peaked for this game. He noted that three or four members played an outstanding game. Overall, the team compiled a 9-3 record and went 8-2 in regular season. One of these wins was a big one against Triple A Bosse which kept Tell City in the playoff contention. The Marks- men beat the boys from Evansville who had been WN ranked fifth in the state at the time, 17-14. Although the team had an excellent season, they failed to win the SIAC. Jasper won the conference while Tell City tied with Boonville for second. Jasper beat Tell City earlier in the season, 21-14, at Jasper in the annual classic. Brad Peter led the way for the Marksmen much of the year. The powerful junior was the leading scorer with 13 touchdowns. “Pete” com- piled over 1600 yards rushing, 400 passing, and 300 with punt and kickoff returns. He broke the school record for the total number of yards which included, though, the two playoff games. Kelly Malone tied the school record for the most touchdown receptions with twelve. Bob Carter and Peter were named as UPI all- state performers. Five Marksmen, Carter, Peter, Malone, Dave Coultas, and Pat Goble were named to the AP Honorable Mention all-state performers. Those named as all-conference were Malone, Peter, Goble, Carter, Coultas, Brian Steen, and Todd Pannett. Peter received the offensive MVP while Pan- nett and Tim Holman shared the defensive award. Coach George summed up the season by stat- ing, “It was really a tremendous season. It was one the guys can be proud of for years to come.” The frosh and reserve teams did not enjoy as much success as the varsity. The freshmen squad went 3-4 while the reserves were 0-4. V Varsity Football Team and cheerleaders. Row I: B. Kellems, M. May. L. Ramsey. S. Waningcr, J. Noble. L. Hawhcc. C. Stroblc, J. Evrard, L. Wiram, K. Fischer, T. Cantncr. Row 2: J. Hilgcnhold. Brian Davis. J. Ballis, T. Schneider, S. Everitt, M. Holman, Ma. White, A. Trowbridge, D. Shaw, J. Harpenau. E. Stowe, D. Mathcna. Row 3: Coach S. Whitaker, D. Sanders. B, Peter, M. Hildcbrandt, S. King, J. Basham, T. Minto, J. Morgan, J. Hinton, M. Conner, B. Hildcbrandt. L. Holman, Coach M. Spencer. Row 4: Coach P. Despain, T. Hauser, B. Sabel- haus. T. Holman. D. Coultas. K. Malone, M. Oberhausen, B. Snyder, C. Biever. T. Pannett, K. King, T. Kluesner, Mi. White, P. Goble. Coach G. Morton. Row 5: Coach M. Barnett, J. Rogers, J. Lutgring. B. Carter, C. Noble, M. Elder, B. Miller, H. Claise, C. Alvey, J. Welsh, M. Briggc- man, D. Saalman, Bruce Davis. B. Steen, Head Coach B. George. 28 Football

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Has he, or hasn’t he? It’s a close call for the referees to determine if Dwaine Saal- man has scored a touchdown against Providence in the first round of the play- offs. Zeroing-in on a Tecumseh ball carrier, six Tell City defenders swarm for the tackle during a reserve game at Legion Field. Playing aggressive but somewhat illegal football. Andy Trowbridge (right) smash- es this opposing player in the face-mask. 30 Football