Varsity Football: Best season in eleven years Not since 1969 has Albemarle posted such an outstanding season. Teamwork, dedication, and coaching excellence led the Patriots to the overall domination of 7-3 for the season. This year's attitude was different in .that the team knew it had winning potential, and thus took advantage of it. The Pats ended up third in the district with a 4-2 record, their best since the Western District was formed. Two of the Albemarle's three defeats were to G.W . Danville and Stonewall Jackson, listed in the state's top ten . The team captured the area championship though, by defeating the Western Albemarle Warriors 20-7, and by giving the Black Knights of Charlottesville a second taste of Patriot Power with a 21- 14 defeat. Coach Bob Rimmer and his staff are starting to build a great football tradition. Rimmer commented that his team had no superstars, but that it was complete. He credits his staff for expertise. Brian Grainer is the Offensive line coach, while Dan Ward heads up the defensive strategy with the line and linebackers. Doug Seldon coaches the defensive backs and Tom Dovel handles the defensive ends, while Coach Rimmer has decided to spend his time with the quarterbacks, perfecting their passing abilities and running plays. This year's team marked the start of a winning tradition which Coach Rimmer feels can be carried on for years to come. Even though the team will be losing David Comey, this year's MVP, and E.J . Johnson this year's most dedicated player, as well as other valuable seniors, the varsity football players are sure to keep up the good work. 1. This ball player isn't going anywhere unless he can carry a 21 0 lb. Kirk Byers on his back and a 190 lb. Todd Rittenhouse around his waist. 2. Varsity Football team, front row: Mike Colley, Scott Mega han, Renny Mega han, Ed Tate, Barry Clark, Edward Johnson, Jeff Walker, David Com-
ey, Mike Kelly, Barry Owens, Kirk Byers, Tony Loyd, Ken Guthrie, Jim Trefil, Alan Holmes . Second row: Tim Ward, Todd Rittenhouse, Rob Miller, Da vid Smith , Larry Roberts, Barkley Breeden, Marty Riddle, Joe Werres, Daryl Law, Joe Sweeney, Mark Harrison, Doug Dobbins, Bobby Jahrsdoerfer, Brett Schnell, Keith Crawford, Manager Matt Foss. Third row: Joe Vidunas, Tedd y Carr, Mark Blincoe, Mike Chapman , Mark McCioney,Donovan Bates, Bruce Bratton, John Nowell, Joey Dimasi, Greg Warner, Wilbert Brassfield, Tracy Childress, Scott Hiller, Bubba Brown, Donnie Bickley, Chip Kirtley. Back row: Jamie Symmers, Shawn McMullin, Rob Mays, Winston Edmonds, Roland Poindexter, Greg Porter, T orig Steinberg, Orlando Watkins, John McGetrick, Robert Britt, Dwayne Rush, John Nowell, John Green, Gosta Heimer, Maurice Starks, Arthur Stewart, Jeff Rogers, Eddie Early, William Colet ra in, Allen Worley, Scott Garver, David Cragun. 3. Barry Clark (49) makes sure the quick Charlottesville player is not going to run anywhere after Albemarle reaches him . 4. (Opposite page) Kirk Byers (73) blocks the despised Charlottesville opponents while Todd Rittenhouse (78) waits to slaughter # 11 . The defeat of Charlottesville topped off the season for AHS .
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