Westchester High School - Miacis Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Aldine MacArthur In the 1969 Homecoming game, the Cats success- fully deranked the MacArthur Generals 27-6. Action began in the third play of the game when Frank Anderson scored on a 52 yard run. Joe Swinbank’s fumble recovery at the 27 set up the second six pointer made by Steve Fausett. On a one yard plunge in the third quarter, Fausett scored the third marker, climaxing a 55 yard drive in nine plays. The final tally came when Tom Specht squeezed six yards to victory. Jeff Haas booted three-for-four on extra point attempts. Offensive center, Jim Fra- sure and defensive tackle, Sid Bemus, proved to be the two starring players of the week. PLAY OF THE WEEK: Frank Anderson Steve Barton, (52), practices his push-ups while Wildcat defense holds the French line. Beaumont French The Wildcats stampeded the Buffaloes of Beau- mont French, chalking up the highest score of the ‘69 season. On 58 and 15 yard runs, Frank Anderson ripped off yardage for 12 quick points. On a two yard scamper up the middle, Steve Fausett scored the third marker. Steve Wakin drove past the Buffa- loes for another two yard touchdown in the third frame, while in the fourth, Rick Davis received a 26 yard touchdown pass from Jeff Haas. The three PAT’s, completed by Haas were scored after the first three touchdowns. Steve Heard was named offensive blocker and Tom Specht, defensive blocker. ire, Rem ie Rick Davis, the district’s punting leader, boots another in the MacArthur game. PLAY OF THE WEEK: Frank Anderson

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Joe Swinbank (51) and Steve Barton (52) tangle with Baytown Sterling while Rick Davis (80) and Jim Hippard (75) assist. Baytown Sterling The 1969 season opened with a ready offense and a stalwart defense. The Wildcats ran over the Rangers of Baytown Sterling, scoring four touchdowns to their one. Dan Adams was the first to advance to the goal line with Frank Anderson following for the second touchdown from nine yards out. In the second half. Tom Specht and Rick Davis added two more touchdowns to the tally. Steve Barton successfully made the four PAT’s. The defense allowed the Rangers only 122 total net yards. Jim Frasure and Ed Cuttino gained recognition as the outstanding offen- sive and defensive players, respec- tively. PLAY OF THE WEEK: Larry Dorsey Victoria Stroman The Wildcats encountered Stroman victoriously with Dan Adams. attack- ing their defenses and scoring 18 points. Jeff Haas completed a six yard pass to Greg Smith for the final touchdown. Steve Barton kicked the only PAT. The staunch Westchester defense withheld Stroman’s passing attempts allowing them no passing yardage. Some outstanding players deserving recognition were offen- sive blocker Mike McCollum and de- fensive wingback Larry Dorsey. PLAY OF THE WEEK: Rick Davis bas Macrae: iiss Anal. Me, OF Signal caller, Jeff Haas runs in an open field during the Victoria Stroman game.

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Aided by a defensive man, ‘Tom Specht sandwiches an Aldine ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage. Aldine The Orange and Whites squeezed by the Aldine Mustangs 19-7 for their fifth non-district win. In the second frame, Steve Fausett com- pleted a 72 yard drive in 16 plays tying the game 7-7. Jeff Hass followed with the only completed PAT of the night. After the second- half opener, Fausett bolted past left tackle putting the Wildcats in the lead 13-7. The last attack on the goal came with a hand-off from Haas to Frank Anderson who ran untouched for 13 yards. Jim Frasure was the outstanding offensive player of the week, while Sid Bemus was the defensive standout. PLAY OF THE WEEK: Jeff Martin 176 San Antonio Lee Undefeated San Antonio Lee pulled the covers off Westchester, handing them a 42-22 decision in the last non-district battle of the season. The Cats first touch- down came when Dan Adams moved the pigskin from 5 yards out, while later in the fourth quarter Adams scored again on a 3 yard scuttle. In the final minutes Rick Davis caught a 26 yard pass from Jeff Haas tallying another six pointer for West- chester. On a conversion pitch from Hass, Davis chalked up two more points. Despite the loss in points, the Orange and White had a 19-15 lead in first downs. The two noteworthy juggernauts of the week were Chuck Orwig on Offense and’ John Fiedler on Defense. PLAY OF THE WEEK: Jeff Haas Jeff Haas uses a hand-off play Antonio Lee game. in the San