Washougal High School - Kaiyawi Yearbook (Washougal, WA)

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All-Trico fullback Mike Jendro finds running room. Gary Steinmeyer goes high for long pass. Washougal 51-Stevenson 6 The Panthers opened the 1967 season with an explosive scoring at- tack and tough defense against the Stevenson Bulldogs. DeLayne Brink led the scoring with two touchdowns. Bill Seekins, Gary Anderson, and Mike Jendro each contributed one touchdown. The Panther line composed of Tim Woodman, Rick Peake, jim Martell, Chuck Heller, Dick Ander- son, Mark Dunlap, and Dave Petty- john did an outstanding job in blocking. Washougal 14-White Salmon 6 After a scoreless first period, quarterback DeLayne Brink and Gary Steinmeyer teamed up for a 41-yard touchdown pass play. Stein- meyer scored his second touchdown when Chuck Heller and Rick Peake forced a fumble in the end zone. Don Piontek kicked both extra points. Panthers Post 4-1 Washougal 12-Woodland 21 The Woodland Beavers handed the Panthers their only loss in league action. The Panthers grabbed an early first period lead with a one-yard quarterback sneak. The Beavers came back in the second quarter to capture a 14-6 halftime lead. Gary Anderson took a 7-yard pass to score late in the game and give Washougal its second touch- down. Washougal 35-Ridgefield O After downing two non-league foes, the Panthers returned to league play with a 35-0 rout of the Spudders. Led by tackle Chuck Heller, the Washougal defense played outstand- ing ball by not allowing the Spud- ders to score. juniors Mike jendro and Gary Anderson scored' in the second pe- riod to build a 14-O halftime lead.

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-me -we ...Q--,m,,...4,,,gg Steinmeyer, DeLayne Brink fcaptainj, Sam Autry. Second row: Steve McClellan, Dick Kreighbaum, Mike Chappell, John Begier, Joe Ogle, Steve Buck, Mike Roley, john Jendro, Steve Meyer, Larry Davenport, Mike McCary, Ed Ron Wysaske, Danny Lane, Randy Hatten. in Defending Title The Panthers won their second consecutive Trico League Championship with a four and one record. Their only league loss came at the hands of the Wood- land Beavers early in the season and knocked the Panthers out of the top ten ratings in the state and dimmed their title hopes. The Panthers came back to win five straight and clinch the title. In non-league action, Washougal compiled three victories before running into the Evergreen Plainsmen who handed them their only non-league defeat. Y Captains, DeLayne Brink and Dick Anderson talk things over during a lull in the action. Football 29

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rl .13 3 rw r Q Sam Autry scores on route to All-Trico honors. Coaches watch Pf0teSe5 in action- Trico League Record Seniors Sam Autry, Bill Seekins and Mike Chappell added the final touchdowns. Don Piontek kicked all five extra points. Washougal 21-Castle Rock 13 The Panthers traveled to Castle Rock for their last league battle. The Panthers, 21-14 win was their first at Castle Rock in 13 years. The Panthers came back after be- ing down 7-0 to lead at the half 14-7 with a 16-yard run by Sam Autry and Bill Seekins' 60-yard punt return. The Panthers could only score one touchdown in the second half on Autry's 5-yard run. A deter- mined defense led by Dick Ander- son ancl Gary Steinmeyer allowed the Rockets only 6 points in the A second half. Don Piontek kicked all three ex- tra points. 5 di ii'1ii fi5f., stall lla lisa 55535 si 1 DeLayne Brink looks for receivers down field. Football B1