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SOUTHWORDS
September 21, 1973
Varsity Wins Opener, Face Maine Warriors An explosive wing T offense and some fine play by a highly regarded defensive line, were the decisive factors in the varsity football Hawks season opener 21-12 victory over the Wildcats of Wheeling last Friday night. Maine South, regarded by many as the darkhorse favorite for the championship crown, swept aside a Wheeling defense with an overpowering ground game, averaging eight yards a carry. The Hawks hit the Wfldcats hard early. TaUback Mike Walsh scored on a 50-yard scamper around right end for a TD on the third offensive Hawk play. Walsh shed two tackles enroute and received an excellent block from a guard Brian Conn. Dave Patterson kicked the extra point to give the Hawks a 7-0 bulge. South struck again early in the second period, Mike Walsh going over right tackle for the score. The drive covered 61
yards, engineered by j u n i o r quarterback Brian Flanagan. Patterson kicked the extra point to provide a 14-0 advantage. However, the fine VNTieeling offense was not to be denied, led by their excellent quarterback, junior Ken Slepicka. The Wildcats, aided by several penalties against the Hawks, proceeded to riddle the Hawk defensive secondary with pin-point passing. The Wildcats got on the board with a 9 yard TD pass to the split end. The extra point attempt was no good. The half ended 14-6, Maine South. The Hawks came out fast in the third period, and. following a Wildcat punt, the Hawks gained the ball at midfield. Three plays later, Fullback Brian Gill smashed into the Wildcat line, and with fine blocks from .All-Conference candidates Tim Starck and Ed F r i c k, trucked 43 yards for the score. Patterson's kick was good, putting the Hawks ahead 21-6.
Hawk safety J o * Crosby moves in for the tackle on Wheeling split end Carl Pfister after a short gain. The Hawks defeated the Wildcats 21-12 at Wheeling.
Wheeling used an effective ball control offense throughout the evening. The Wildcats pushed the Hawks steadily downfield to the 13-yard line. Following a valiant goal line stand by the Hawk line. Wheeling scored on a 2-yard reverse. Mike Sellegren, in one of his many outstanding efforts of the evening, blocked the extra point. Wheeling's last major drive was snuffed out at the Hawk 18-yard line, when the hands of Safety Joe Crosby intervened with a timely interception. Linebacker Bill H o r n blocked the last Wheeling effort with an interception. Head coach Bob Schmidt commented, "I feel we have a basic team quickness, especially in our offensive and defensive lines As far as experience goes, with our ten returning lettermen we are ahead of most teams. However, we are inexperienced in the defensive secondary." When asked if his lack of passing was indication of future strategy, Schmidt added, "1 like to throw the ball more, but since we were moving the ball so well on the ground I didn't feel it necessary. If the situation calls for it, we will throw that footbaU." The teams major goals according to Coach Schmidt: "Win the division championship and get in the playoff. Our immediate goal, of course, is to win this Maine West game tonight." On the team's performance, Mr. Schmidt remarked, "I feel that our offensive line did a fine job blocking, we moved the ball. The defensive play was excellent, especially in the line." On individual efforts, "The defensive play of the game was probably Joe Crosby's interception. They were knocking on the door down there and Joe picked it off. getting us out of trouble. Bob Conrad played a fine game at stem, and I thought the hitting by Mike Sellergren was
outstanding. The general overall play of Kip Zdeb as a steadying force in the backfield was excellent." Coach Schmidt felt the offense was effective. "I think the wing T worked well. 1 would have liked a few more offensive plays, but 2S2 yards rushing is good." Wheeling coach Jack LUlgiber thought South played well. "I thought you had a good tailback, fullback and overall quickness in the line, and a couple of good guards. I liked the way your team played on defense, your stem (Conrad) gave us a lot of problems. I thougiit your defensive line did an excellent job, they really contained us. I think your team will be very competitive." As to weaknesses, Lillgiber remarked, "1 didn't feel you we;e in the best physical con-
dition. Your secondary let our receivers beat them short all evening. I guess they were trying to stop the long score." When questioned how he penetrated the Hawk secondary, Lillgiler commented, "Coach Schmidt had your backs playing centerfield out there. They were backing off 20 yards, we just curled our split-end in front of them and hit the ends with short passes. We wanted to throw long, but your secondary wouldn't allow that." The Hawks opposition tonight, Maine West, has a fine squad. Maine West coach Jim Morel eyes the Hawks with respect. "We are expecting a tough game from South. They have a tough, physical ball club and size. Morel rated the Hawks as strong candidates for the crown. "De(.CONTJNUED ON PAGE 3)
Baseball Third in State; Soccer, Football Favorable by Dan McGrath, Sports Editor
Congratulations to varsity baseball coach George Verber and the Maine South summer baseball team. The squad took third place in this year's state competition. The Hawks ahnost made the finals, but were eliminated in the final innings by New Trier East 8-5. The team finished with an impressive slate of 21 and 8. The Hawks played to a 16 and 7 mark in conference play, beating out Addison Trail for the title. .., ». ^ Baseball must be considered to be one of South s best sports areas, Mr. Verber and his assistant Jerry Romes have done a fine job. Dave Patterson and John Klippstein were outstanding on the mound and South had the best catching in the state with Bill Horn and Brian Flanagan sharing the honors. In the infield, Dave Hood and Keith Zdeb anchored an infield matched by none. Joe Pagone, Tom Comyn, Mike McNamara, John Rortvedt and Andy Brynicza filled the other positions. The outfield was one of the fastest in the area, with Pat Morrison, Joe McNamara, Steve Carnehl, Mike Sellergren and sophomore squad hero Jerry Kania sharing the spots. The Hawks will be one of Illinois' biggest title contenders and could be the team to put South back in the state finals at Champaign. • Soccer coach John Tilley should be commended for his work with the Hawk varsity this year. Mr. Tilley has labored many years at soccer in relative obscurity. South now has a team that can compete with the best in the conin the process, thoroughly de- ference and win. The team has already surpassed last moralized the Wildcat defense. year's season effort. Stauffer carried the pigskin four • Tonight's footbaU game against Maine West will times, rushing for 154 yards and be one of the telltale contests of the season for the Hawks. three touchdowns. The Warriors feature a tenacious defense and a tough Other outstanding players in physical attitude. League observers give South an excellent the contest were tackle John chance to nail down the championship this year. Overall Carroll, one of the bellweathers the team's performance has been excellent, for the first of Coach Adamo's highly re- time in several seasons South will be able to rely on a garded line, back Tom Paulick, potent offense and stalwart defense. The team is operating and offensive lineman Tim Mc- an explosive wing T offense which should score plenty of Curry. Linebacker Lindy Miller points. also contributed a spirited efThe team's only major weakness is a lack of seasonfort. ing, but the aggressive unity of the squad should comAll of these team members and the rest of the squad will pensate for that. Injuries have hurt South, but there is have to put forth all of their plenty of depth. Don't be surprised if you see Maine South efforts tonight against Maine facing Glenbrook South for the CSL title November 10. West, one of the most physical • The varsity lost one of its finest team players when teams in the conference. The center Tom Quinn was injured against Wheeling last week. matchup will certainly be one Tom suffered torn ligaments in his knee, but hopes to be of the key games of this year's back by the end of the season. Few people can match CSL crown race. Tom in his leadership abilities and potential. Tom's inHowever, the team's one ma- fluence and determination will stick, however, and will jor fault is a lack of depth. provide a certain courage for the whole squad. With the Coach Adamo has only a few linemen in the event of an in- whole school pulling for him, Tom will certainly be back.
Soph FB Hawks Optimistic by Marty McGrath The Maine South sophomore footbaU squad should provide a strong '73 showing this season, following their undefeated season last year on the Freshman A level. The sophomore Hawks, under the direction of head coach Glen Van Proyen and assistants Cliff Adamo and Quitman Sullins, will feature a ground orientated offense coupled with a stalwart defense. Last year, the Hawks went undefeated in the tough freshmen football A division of the CSL. The team was the first in the history of Maine South
freshmen footbaU to attain an unblemished overall slate. Last Friday night the sophs defeated the Wildcats of Wheeling, the Hawks again proving that they can still do what they have always done, score points and dominate the game defensively. Though the Wildcats were not exactly of championship calibre. Wheeling's defense was good enough to hold the Hawks to eight points in the first three quarters. Until the fourth, halfback Rick Hader's 25-yard touchdown run had been the only breakthrough of the game. Frank Stauffer ignited the squad and
Var. Soc-men Undefeated In First Three Outings by Mary Rebedeaa, assistant editor Experience is the reason for the vast improvement this year's varsity soccer team has shown over last year's, according to coach John Tilley. "The squad is basically a group of seasoned and experienced players. The majority of the athletes on the squad have attended the soccer clinic held by the park district." Apparently, the hard summer work has paid off. The varsity socmen have a record of three wins and no k>sses. "Defense has been our strongpoint in the games so far this season," stated coach Tilley. Illustrating this point is the fact that in the first three games this season
our Hawks have allowed the opposition only one goal. The Hawks currently occupy first place in the Central Suburban League south division. Coach Tilley viewed, "New Trier West is the toughest in the conference, and Maine East should prove to be one of the toughest teams in the state. Of course, we will try our hardest against any team we play this season." Standouts on the team this year include David Krumwiede who scored three goals against St. Joseph's last Saturday, Marshall Austin and the AFS student this year. George Gregori. Coach Tilley remarked, "All our players are key, any are cap(CONTINUED ON PAGE 2)
jury, with several linemen out of commission. Coach Van Proyen, however, is optimistic, "We are small, both in numbers and size, but will grow in numbers and ability." If the team can compensate for its lack of size and depth, the sophs should provide another exciting season for thei.- classmates and opponents. Chess Solution White must stop black's mate threat at rook 8. Any move other than the correct move results in a draw. The right move is R to QR 4. Then the play goes 1. ..., RXR; 2. R-KR3ch, K-Q5; 3. R-KR4ch and wins.
Hawk safety Joe Crosby prepares to run back a W i l d cat punt in the second quarter of last Friday's Wheeling contest. K i p Zdeb is providing the blocking screen.