United Township High School - Skyline Yearbook (East Moline, IL)

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UT’s Football Team — They Never Died “We had a team with a fighting heart this season. We lost a heart-breaker to Moline and could have quit but we didn't. This team would never quit. It’s a team with a fighting spirit; they never died. This season was a success!” These are the words of varsity Coach Jim Sanders, and a success it certainly was. The varsity team’s overall season record was 4-5; they tied for second in the Conference with a 3-2 record, they led the Conference in total defense and offense, they placed seven players on the All- Conference team, and they put forth 100% effort in every game. UT opened its season with an exciting win over Bettendorf 13-12. After this, three tough defeats followed, including the heartbreaker to Moline. Sanders recalls, “We played so hard and could have won. This game kept us out of the play-offs.” However, UT kept up its pride, great attitude, and determination and succeeded in whipping Alleman 30-6 and Galesburg 28-14. Within the final weeks of their season, UT was defeated twice, but not before skunking Quincy 27-0. Top: Scott Etzel. 51. Brock Coverdill, 34. and Cory Lenger. 87. display their defensive skill as they move in for the kill against a Moline opponent Lower left: BoBo Butler launches out a pass during the Regis game Lower right: The Panther defensive line charges through Rock Island's offensive line during the game. Sanders remarks, “Experience, quickness, and team play were our advantages. Size and depth were our disadvantages.” Yet Sanders also remembers that, “It's been a great season.” At the football banquet. Roger Greene was awarded Most Improved, BoBo Butler was Most Valuable Captain, Chris Owens led in tackles with 132, Eric Walker was Most Valuable Player and was awarded the WZZC Player of the Year Award, and Bruce Anderson was given the Johnson Johnson award for using the most tape in one season. The sophomores finished with a 3-5 season record. The freshman black and orange teams finished the season with identical and spectacular records of 6-2. KELLY DUFF 20 — Football

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Top: Where would a school's spirit be without its cheerleaders? Middle left: Jill Merideth. freshman, looks on after returning the volley ball to the other side of the net. Middle right: A swimming team was quickly organized with UT’s new pool. Kris Hosford. freshnvjn. finishes a lap. The Gold Mine — 19

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Football — 21 Top left: Varsity football members are awarded pride stickers for great defensive efforts and star stickers for great offensive efforts to put on their helmets. Top eft; As coaches it's always difficult to keep their eyes anywhere but on the field. Middle: Andre Cuermgton bursts through Moline's defense Lower mid-lie: All-Conference team members are Scott tzel. offensive center; Miguel Lara, kicker; Brock Coverdill. linebacker; BoBo Butler, quarterback; Eric Walker, wingback; Chris Owens, noseguard; Chris Columbia, offensive and defensive tackle. Lower: Panther offense takes its position against Regis' defense to begin another play.