Troy High School - Trojan Yearbook (Troy, KS)

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Trojans Tie League; Are District Champs The Troy Trojans had a fine season as they defeated the Baileyville Falcons in the District Playoff game. This marked the first time Troy had ever won a game in State-Playoff competition. The Trojans also shared the League Championship with Highland, to whom they lost their only regular season game. After the Trojans blasted Baileyville, they then gained the home-field advantage against the Han- over Wildcats. Troy was knocked out of the playoffs by the Wildcats, who became state champs, yet had one of the best seasons in the history of the school. Troy had several players who received individual honors. Making the K-36 All-League Offensive Team were Joe Boeh, Lee Jordan, Brent Leger, and Marvin Ross. Those making honorable mention on offense were Jeff Sandy, Mace Thornton, and Mark Adkins. Making the Defensive Team were Joe Boeh, Brent Leger, Mace Thornton, and Joe Franken. The honor- able mention choices were Lee Jordan and Jay Jar- rett. The All-Area selections were Brent Leger, who made first team, and Marvin Ross and Joe Boeh, who both made the second team. Receiving honorable mention were Lee Jordan, Mark Adkins, and Greg Dannevik. Brent Leger made first-team All-State on defense, as well as honorable mention on offense. Joe Boeh made honorable mention on both offense and defense. In addition, Marvin Ross and Mace Thorn- ton were picked as honorable mention choices.

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At left, the Trojan Cross Country team jogs up a hill. Kelly Wind- er, Jerry Masters, Deb Masters, David Guy, Becky King, David Jenkins, Jim Dubach, and Dennis Winchell are shown, along with Coach Lyle Rockey. Not pictured is Mendi Ashworth. Below. Sophomore quarterback Tim Franken calls out the signals. Bottom: James Marriott tries to elude the Wathena tacklers by running around the end. Lower right: Fellow teammates shout cheers of support from the sidelines. Players Gain Experience The Trojan JV football squad ended their three-game season with two victories. Led by Coach Bruce Reynolds, they began weak, losing their first game against Wathena. Gaining more playing time and experience, the Junior Varsity Trojans came back to beat the Wildcats in their final game. TROY OPPONENT 8 Wathena 38 28 Horton 12 24 Wathena 18 23

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4M i Trojans accept the District trophy on the muddy B B field. Pictured at left is the 1979 football squad. Front Row: M. Adkins, M. Ross. B. Leger. M. Thornton. J. Boeh, R. Seiter, D. Stock. J. Franken, L. Jordan. Mgr. Marty Clary. Row 2: K. Sutton, G. Dannevik, J. Sandy, J. Jarrett, D. Marriott. P. Masters. B. Whetstine. C. Tharman. R. Smith. D. King, Coach Sandy. Row 3: D. Sipes. D. Speaks, J. Mullen, R. Clary. P. Pollock. D. Cluck, J. Clary, D. Winchell, J. Marriott, T. Franken, C. Clary, S. Tharman, K. Winder, Coach Reynolds, Coach Davis. The Trojans in the trench attempt to open a hole against Hanover. J. Boeh, M. Thornton, and D. Stock hustle off the football field. 1979 Football Season TROY OPPONENT 50 Sabetha 20 38 Lin wood 0 70 Midway 14 0 'Highland 6 30 Wathena 12 24 Jackson Heights 8 33 Horton 20 38 El wood 0 39 Valley Falls 6 District Playoffs 39 Bailevville 21 Regional Playoffs 6 Hanover 35 • Homecoming 25