Tokay High School - Tokay Yearbook (Lodi, CA)

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Injurles destro hopes Tokay's tough defen- se just wasn't enough as key injuries plagued the offense and produced a 2-8 season and a 1-6 league record. Led by Coach Steve Hubbard, who replaced Paul Press, the Tigers defeated Downey in the season opener, only to find it an expensive vic- tory. The 13-0 shutout cost the Tigers their two quarterbacks, Perry Manley and Charlie Swimley. Manley was unable to playfor the remainder of the season. Senior Jim Johnson replaced him at that position and led the team through a very pressure-packed season. Due to Tokay's strong offensive line, fullback Ron Hittle became the team's leading rusher. He was named Most Valuable Player and Most Outstanding Of- fensive Player. Although he was in- jured in the Downey game and could not play for four games, Hittle returned stronger than ever. At the awards banquet, other players who received honors were Jerry Barnhardt, Most Inspirational, Roger Matson, Most Outstanding Defensive Player, and Jim John- son, the Coaches' Award. Coach Hubbard described the team as never giving up. They always played to their fullest potential.

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Sports Many Tokay High students engaged in the timely effort of an ex- tra-curricular activity to broaden their basic knowledge ' of com-- petition, athletics, and sportsmanship. Athletes' alacrity called forth stamina and increased , vitality while it prolonged pain for the sake of achievement. Social and family ac- tivities were often sacrificed for the glory of victory and the plaudits of cheering spectators. The end product of finally accomplishing fame earned enhanced pride and spirit. f f sports Division o 143

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