Teamwork is the key as the Warri o r defense, Jo hn Hamilto n, Jeff Bedwe ll, and Jeff Mollner, ho ld Papillio n to a 14-6 win.
JV Football (Front Row:) Adam Wagner, Jeff Syslo, Dick Taylor, Jim Coco, Mike Tcft, Tim Drey, )elf George, David Kranda, Wes Stevenson; (Row 2) Don Johnson, Bill Jordan, )oe Johnson, Steve Hegarty, Niel Smith, John Sloboth, Mike Eischeid, K. ). Westenburg; (Row 3) John Hamilton, Dave Rookstool, Dan Diesing, Kelly Dockweiller, Karl Shambacher, Doug Herbst, Mark Warner; (Row 4) )elf Bedwell, Joe Kutilek, John Mullen, Jeff Hearty, Dana Bradford, John Simons, Dan Anderson, Andy Miller; (RowS) Jeff Massey, Eric Frost, Rob Berry, Robin Turner, Jeff Mollner, Mark Nielson, Tucker Magid; (Back Row) Mr. Rick Collura, Mr. John lngam, Mr. Dan Mclaughlin.
Reserve football (Front Row:) Dan McQuire, Sean Ellis, }im Ryanski, Roger Turner, Jeff Netsch, Bob Zadalis, Bill Swanda, Mark Majewicz, Pete Owens; (Row 2) Todd Farrell, Curt Massey, Rob Mazanec, john Moran, Don Bierman, Jim Millitti, Chris Homan, Ron Madison, Mike Fleming; (Row 3) Rob Wisler, Hahn Czeranko, Bob lgo, Sean Quinn, Steve Aden , Ken Pollard, Tom LaMantia, Sam Constantino, Mike Fehr; (Row 4} Kevin lynch, Dwa yne Asche, Carl Zielich, John Apostal, St ve Robino, Jeff Smith, Bill Taylor, Jim George; (Back, Row) Mr. Don Gilpin, Mr. Bruce Moore .
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After much work, the sophomore team displays
great potential while JV goes undefeated for another season caught four touchdown passes, and Mike Fleming, quarterback, who was note d by Coach Don Gilpin to be the most improved player. The sophomores lost to Papillion and Millard North, but overall had a successful season. " We build our players for the varsity," explained Gilpin , "and our success is not so much determined by how many games we won, but by how many players will be playing varsity in the next two years, and right now I can foresee quite a few ." JV Coach Mr. Rick Collura attributed the success of his team to the running backs, the defense and the continuous improvement of the players. The sophomore team had a strong defense and also had the ability to learn from their mistakes, however mental mistakes were made which gave the players trouble getting points on the board. Alternating sophomore quarterbacks, Jeff George and Tim Drey on JV, were al so much improved players who were a great asset to the off~ nse and helped the team to their undefeated season. "This season was the most rewarding experience in my 12 years of coaching football ," commented Collura. "They had the ability to work together and In a game of quick decisions, Cur t Massey atte mp ts to dodge his Ralsto n o ppo nent. The Warriors we re victo ri - improve as a team ."
Skill and team spirit shined through again as JV came up with another undefeated season . Ralston was the toughest team played by the Warriors, nevertheless, they won the game 27-13. The sophomore team was almost as lucky this year with a 6 win , 2 loss record. Every team has its star players and for the JV they were Dana Bradford, who set a rushing record for gaining 795 yards for the season and Jeff Massey, starting fullback and second leading rusher , who was voted most improved player. There was also best defensive lineman Don Johnson and defensive standout Jeff Mollner along with John Hamilton as kicker. "This year's defense had a lot of tremendous talent on the line," said Bradford. "This was a great help in our undefeated season." Voted honorary captains by the team were Joe Kutilek, Robin Turner, and Jeff Mollner. Possible future varsity players on the sophomore team were fullback and linebacker, John Czeranko, leading rusher Jeff Netsch, Curt Massey who played split end and
JV Football WHS Opponent 8 0 33 0 14 6 32 22 27 13 0 46 0 42 0 42 37 0 9 wins, 0
lincoln High Millard South Papillion Prep Ralston Bryan Tech Benson Millard North losses
Reserve Football WHS Opponent 14 6 22 28 12 6 6 0 12 7 28 0 12 6 0 35 6 wins, 2
Millard South Papillion Bellevue East Prep Ralston lincoln High Benson Millard North losses
o us, 12-7.
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