Western Branch High School - Bruin Yearbook (Chesapeake, VA)

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W.B.H.S.-I 4 Lake Taylore35 The last game of the season left the taste of defeat in the mouths of the Bruins. A powerful Ldke Taylor offense scored 21 tpointstin the second quarter, beating the Bruins by a score of 35-14. The prospects of a Bruin victory were bright as Chris Jacobsen scompered 39 yards for a touchdown early in the first period but from there it was a downhill run to' defeat. The remaining Bruin touchdown come on a six yord sprint by Donnie Lovell. Henry Pinner connected for both extra points. Donnie Lovell U9T prepares to turn it on as he finds a hole in the Ndrfolk Catholic line. Speedster Chris Jacobsen finds needed assistance. Um 1'43

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W.B.H.S.ei3 Oscar Smith-i4 Western Branch dominated every category but the score as they lost their first homecoming to the Oscar Smith Tigers by a score of 14-13. Smith was the first to score with a 30 yard pass interception. The Bruins scored next on a one yard run by Donnie Lovell after a drive of 51 yards. The Tigers returned the kickoff for an 83 yard touchdown. The Bruins came back to score on a 20 yard scamper by Chris Jacobsen and were. threatening to score again when time ran out. W.B.H.S.e33 F.M.A.e0 In winning their second game of the year, the strong Bruin defense held their opponent scoreless in romping over the cadets of FMA 33-0. An 11 yard run by Donnie Lovell started the Bruins on the road to victory. This was followed closely by C: 52 yard punt re- turn by Jerry Gaines. The next score was added by Chris Jacobsen on a 65 yard sweep. Donnie Lovell chalked up two more touchdowns in the second half on runs of 39 and 31 yards. Henry Pinner kicked three extra points to round out the evening. Donnie Lovell U9i sets up in the pocket and readies himself for what is inevitable a two Oscar Smith linemen close in on him. Take your time Coach, thinks Lee Runyon MD as Mr. Duda tapes his ankle during a home game. W.B.H.S.--4O Norfolk Catholice Western Branch exploded for thre touchdowns in the third period in de feating Norfolk Catholic with a scar of 40-7. A 14 yard run by Lee Runyo in the first period was the first Brui score. Just a minute later, tackle Mik Brown picked up a fumble and race 42 yards for the second Bruin score Halfback Chris Jacobsen scored th first two six pointers in the decisiv third period. The last score in th third quarter was a 37 yard pass fro Donnie Lovell to flanker Jerry Gaines Henry Pinner capped the Bruins' scor ing with a 20 yard run around left en for a fourth quarter score.

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JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM SHOWS PROSPECTS OF PROMISING YEAR reg -.. .2. , J , . J; , g Front row: Mr. Dudo, Nelson Jeffers, Barry Robinson, Roger Mike Garrett, Sam Brown. Fourth row: Stanley Seymour, Joh Harding, Craig Pendieton, Richard Bright, Mike Dorsey, Mr. Palmer. Taylor, Drew Savage, Donnie McGuire, Dewey Fussel, Dan Ellis Second row: James Goode, Russell Presson, Steve Williams, Tom Fifth row: Chippy Smith, Howard Tew, Roger Herring, Jimm Harrell, Marshall Newbern, Jonathan Williams, Gary Snyder. Third Holtoff, Mike Beale, Richard Ramsey. row: Roesheil Carney, John Hall, Louis Waters, Stanley Choote, Richard Bright H D fades back to pass as Roger Herring t73i sets up to block. 144 The J.V. Football team, olthoug limited in experience, showed goo team effort. Their 2-3 season recor however, does not show their re ability. Many underclossmen found place on the Varsity squad Ieovin. J.V. with limited personnel who he never before had any playing exper ence on on organized team. Under th coaching of Mr. Noble Palmer on Mr. Paul Dudo, the J.V. football tea set out to show just how for one coul run with several pounds of equipme strapped to you. The team compile their only victories in the first tw outings against Crodock and Baysid This showed promise that in the tutu Western Branch High School woul have a football team to be reckone with.