Banner Graphic, Volume 17, Number 40, Greencastle, Putnam County, 17 October 1986 — Page 7

Tigers put 4-2 record into play Saturday

Taylor next in line for DePauw

By KEITH E. DOMKE Banner-Graphic Sports Editor Earlier this season, DePauw University football coach Nick Mourouzis said that he hoped his Tigers survived the first six weeks of the grid campaign. In those six weeks, DePauw has had as tough of schedule as any Division 111 team anywhere, playing the likes of Denison, Hope, Albion and Dayton as well as Franklin and Kentucky Wesleyan. AND, SURVIVE IT they did as the

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Taylor (3-2) at DePauw (4-2)

Offense Brian Doss (Jr.) WR-WR (6-1,190, Sr.) Tom Evans Pedro Rosario (Jr.) TE-TE (6-3, 218, Sr.) Pat Lafferty Frank Stumme (Sr.) T-T (6-2, 235, Jr.) Bill Weimer Steve Vandemark (Sr.) G-G (6-0,215, So.) Dan Nelson Steve Revere (Sr.) C-C (6-0,205, Sr.) Kevin Hollahan Bob Haymond (Sr.) G-G (6-0,225, Jr.) Steve Wetoska Wade Hart (So.) T-T (6-2,240, Sr.) Randy Bernier Steve Wild (Sr.) WR-WR (5-10,175, Sr.) Tim Weaver Brian Huber (So.) QB-QB (64,195, Fr.) Scott Crist Mike Woods (So.) RB-FB (5-8,190, Jr.) Cliff Gamble Mark Booth (So.) WB-TB (5-10,175, Sr.) Bart Denning Steve Wild (Sr.) K-K (5-10,175, Jr.) Tom Downham Defense Jim Hill (Jr.) E-E (6-1,220, Sr.) Kevin Morse TimShapley (Fr.) T-T (6-2. 245, Jr.) Gordon Teel Robert Anderson (Jr.) T-T (5-11,220, Sr.) Ranford Richardson David Moeilering (Jr.) E-E (6-0,207, So.) Steve Crawford Larry Phelps (So.) LB-LB (6-0,225, Jr.) Brett Hickman Jack Houck (Sr.) LB-LB (6-0, 220, Jr.) Kevin Burns Randy Walker (So.) LB-LB (6-2, 215, Sr.) Clark Cox Lee Brookshire (So.) DB-LB (6-0,215, Sr.) Tim Cornett Brian Roth (Jr.) DB-CB (6-0, 180, Jr.) Mike Weber Matt Clouser (So.) DKCB (6-2,185, Jr.) Mike Sherman Rob Clark (Sr.) DB-S (5-11,179, Sr.) Steve Battreall Jeremy Zentz (So.) P-P (6-2, 205, Sr.) Mike Ehlers

Tiger Cubs, Clovers to open sectional Thursday night in McAnally Center

Greencastle and Cloverdale will kick off the Greencastle volleyball sectional to be held in McAnally Center as the two schools will play on Thursday, Oct. 23. THE TWO PUTNAM County schools will also tangle in a regularseason match two days prior to the sectional as the Tiger Cubs and Clovers will meet at GHS on the 21st. As of today, Greencastle is 21-0 while

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The Pack was back in top form Thursday night as Kent Jones, Mike Dockery, Danny Trivett and Bill Martin (pictured from left to right) finished 1-2-

'The Pack' gathers to post victory

ROACHDALE-The North Putnam High School cross country team has nicknamed itself “The Pack” this season. Thursday, in a meet against Danville on the Cougars’ home course, the squad proved the name worthy. KENT JONES, Mike Dockery, Danny Trivett and Bill Martin - the top four runners for coach Tom Roach - ran almost the entire 3.1 mile course together and crossed the finish line with identical, 17:51 times as North soundly defeated the Warriors, 16-45. Russ Evans finished in sixth place for the Cougars, behind Danville’s Paul Colvin. “I was real pleased with the meet,” Roach said. “Those first four guys ran their best times ever on this course. Jones beat his best by 20 seconds and the other three were at least 30 seconds faster than their best.” Roach also said that running together like that was something his boys had wanted to do all season long, but never got the chance to do so until Thursday.

Tigers have a 4-2 slate to show for their efforts, with the losses coming to Hope and Dayton, two teams with a combined won-loss record of 11-1. But, now those six weeks are past and it’s time for Mourouzis’ Men to turn their attention to the remaining four weeks of the season and more importantly this week, to the Taylor Trojans. Taylor is 3-2 so far in 1986 and is coming off a 21-8 setback to RoseHulman last Saturday. Last season, in the first meeting ever between the

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Cloverdale is 9-10. On Saturday, Oct. 25, the three remaining matches will be held with Southmont taking on North Putnam in the first affair with South Putnam waiting in the wings to play the Greencastle-Cloverdale winner. The final match is scheduled to begin at about 8:30 p.m. The winner will advance to the West Vigo regional.

3-4 and had the same, 17:51 times as the North Putnam cross country team ran past Danville, 1645. (Banner-Graphic photo by Keith E. Domke)

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“AFTER THE RACE was over, they couldn’t stop talking about how much it helped to run together,” Roach said. “It was a mental boost to all four of them and they all kept pushing each other all the way around the course. Their times

two schools, DPU blanked the Trojans, 38-0. TAYLOR IS IMPROVED this year,” Mourouzis said. “They are more balanced on offense and they have a gaming style of defense. They have a good quarterback, a good running back and a good receiver on offense and they have six returning starters back on a defense that likes to stunt, blitz and put pressure on the opposing quarterback.” That opposing quarterback this week is freshman Scott Crist, who is 44-for-91 in four games this season for 697 yards and seven touchdowns. However, he has thrown 11 interceptions. Last Saturday, Crist was sacked six times for 49 yards in losses and was pressured into throwing four interceptions. On the day, Crist was 15-for-31 for 203 yards in the Tigers’ 2717 loss to the Flyers. “SCOTTY HAD TO run for his life last week,” Mourouzis said. “We’re working on pass protection a lot this week in practice.” “Scotty needs time to throw. He is very effective given the time. ... The most important aspect in a passing game is the protection. That is a key for us this week.” Given that time, Crist has a cage full of receivers to throw to including fellow Wakarusa native Tim Weaver, who has snared 19 balls for 360 yards and four touchdowns this fall. “We want to pass for 200 yards against Taylor,” Mourouzis said. “That’s a goal we set for every game. And, we want to rush for 200 as well. If we can do both we’re in good shape.” JIM HEBERT IS DePauw’s leading real estate treader as he has gained 265 yards rushing on 67 tries. Mark McAuliffe - who will be out of action this week due to an injury -- has 205 yards on the ground while Bart Denning has 165. McAuliffe’s replacement, Cliff Gamble, has 27

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proved doing that was worth it.” Another first also took place on the North Putnam grounds Thursday as senior Summer Smith was crowned cross country homecoming queen. It was the first such ceremony in the county and it, as well as the meet, was witnessed by over 200 people. “We wanted to do something special this season,” Roach said. “We wanted people to come out and realize that cross country can be a fun sport. I really think everyone that came out had a good time.” NEXT ACTION for North is Saturday as it, as well as the other three county schools and several noncounty schools, will participate in the sectional meet to be held on Windy Hill Country Club in Greencastle. The race begins at 11 a.m. North Putnam 16, Danville 45 Individual top 10 1. Jones, North, 17:51 2. Dockery, North, 17:51 3. Trivett, North, 17:51 4. Martin, North, 17:51 5. Colvin, Danville, 18:05 6. Evans, North, 18:17 7. Fiest, Danville, 18:22 8. Leeke, North, 18:44 9. Sharer, North, 18:56 10. Abel, Danville, 18:57

yards on 12 carries. “This one will probably come down to whoever makes the fewest mistakes will win,” Mourouzis said. “And we can’t stop ourselves. We can’t be bogged down with turnovers penalties and other mistakes. We’re constantly striving to eliminate them and we’ve had a good week of practice in all phases of the offense this week. We must give our best effort.” Mourouzis hinted that if Crist can’t do the job this week and if the situation calls for it, junior Brett Vanderkolk -- who started DPU’s first three games this fall - and freshman transfer Jeff Voris could see action taking snaps on the field. “WE WANT TO win all our games,” Mourouzis said, “and we’re fortunate to be out of those first six at 4-2. But, those are behind us now and we have to take these last four one at a time. We can’t have letdowns. We need to play well. The people that play need to do their best.” Taylor has been led this year by wide receiver Steve Wild, who is among the top of the list of scorers in this state. He also doubles as the placekicker. Mike Woods is also a threat at running back as he is also among the state leaders, but in rushing yardage. He has topped the 500 mark this fall. Two returning offensive tackles - Frank Stumme and Wade Hart - give Woods holes to run through and give Wild time to run underneath his passes as both are big and strong. Defensively, Taylor’s line also has some size as Robert Anderson, Jim Hill and David Moeilering solidify the front. AN EXTRA INCENTIVE to the Tigers is that Old Gold weekend is on tap meaning alumni and a homecoming queeen will be on hand to witness the game. Kickoff has been moved back one half-hour to 2 p.m. because of all the festivities.

Tiger Sharks swim past IM. Montgomery

CRAWFORDSVILLE - Coming through with seven first-place finishes and six second places, the Greencastle High School girls’ swim team defeated North Montgomery Thursday night, 93-78. “WE WON, BUT we had very few good swims,” said Tiger Shark coach Paul Bretscher. “We are still having problems with illness and those who are well have had a tough week of practice. I really think we are tired.” Kim Hinkle was GHS’s only double winner as she stroked to the titles in the 50 and 100 freestyles. She also swam on the winning 400 free relay team along with Liz Napoli, Christina Opdahl and Carrie Nealon.

Greencastle spikers move to 21-0 with win

While starting to tune up for Cloverdale and the sectionals in the process, the Greencastle High School volleyball team had little trouble disposing of Crawfordsville Thursday night, 15-3,15-7. THE WIN WAS the 21st of the season for the Lady Tiger Cubs against no losses. If they defeat Cloverdale in the regular-season final next Tuesday, it would be the first time a GHS volleyball team would go through the season unbeaten, according to coach Trish Arthur. On Thursday, Terri Mahoney con-

Unique situation should allow Fox to play

FRANKLIN, Ind. (AP) Rick Fox says the circumstances that brought him to Warsaw High School are so unique that he should be allowed to piaj basketball during his senior year this season. Fox is fighting a ruling by the Indiana High School Athletic Association that says he has used up his eight semesters of athletic eligibility in two years in the Bahamas and two years at Warsaw. Fox, who averaged 21 points and 12 rebounds per game last season for the 21-4 Tigers, took the stand Thursday in a hearing regarding his lawsuit to overturn the IHSAA decision.

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DePauw University senior Scott Lewis goes through some ball handling techniques to prepare him for practice Thursday night as the Tigers opened practice and their 1986 season in Lilly Center. DPU, coached by Mike Steele, opens its season Nov. 21 and 22 at the Anderson College tourney. (BannerGraphic photos by Keith E. Domke)

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Opdahl and Nealon were also individual winners with Opdahl winning the 100 backstroke and Nealon the 200 freestyle. Lori Combs (500 freestyle) and the 200 medley relay team (Combs, Amanda Myers, Kim Black, Rose Marie Newgent) also touched the wall first. SECOND-PLACE finishes were recorded by Opdahl in the 200 individual medley, by Combs in the 50 freestyle, by Jodi Billman in diving, by Black in the 100 butterfly, by Myers in the 100 freestyle and by Nealon in the 100 breaststroke. Next action for the Sharks is Monday at Terre Haute South.

tinued her strong serving and paced the Tiger Cubs with nine points. Kristy Maguire had eight while Debbie Danhour netted seven. In the hitting department, Kim Richards and Michelle Archer both had eight while Natalie Porter and Carol Braden both added six. Tawyna Pierce was 4-for-4 with three kills and was 5-for-5 in dinks with four of them good for kills. MAGUIRE WAS 19-for-19 in setting while Braden was 15-for-18. Dina Corbin was 11-for-11. “We played pretty well considering we’re tired,” Arthur said.

“I don’t think they could find another situation as unique as mine,” Fox said. “I mean, whose parents are going to let their kid come up out of the blue and stay with some family they don’t even know, just because their kid wanted more opportunities, a chance to have grade-A academics, grade-A opportunities in sports Fox, a native of the Bahamas, had little basketball playing experience at the school he attended there before transferring to Warsaw, the 1984 boys’ state basketball champions. School officials placed him in the 10th grade after taking into account his transfer credits.

October 17,1986 THE BANNERGRAPHIC,

Greencastle 93, North Montgomery 78 200 medley relay - 1. Greencastle (Combs, Myers. Black, Newgent) 2:12.73; 2. North Montgomery; 3 North Montgomery 200 freestyle - 1. Nealon (G) 2:02.23 ; 2. Cabell (N); 3. Napoli (G); 4. Cain (N); 5. Bullerdick (N) 200 I.M. - 1. Koebcke (N) 2:23.20; 2. Opdahl (G); 3. Black (G); 4. Kiefer (N) 5. Edwards (N) 50 freestyle - 1. Hinkle (G) 26.61; 2. Combs (G); 3. Hopper (N); 4. Newgent (G); 5. Hoffman (N) Diving - 1. Hake (N) 160.7; 2. Billman (G); 3. Lancaster (G); 4. McCormick (N) 100 butterfly - 1. Rose (N) 1:09.29; 2. Black (G); 3. Napoli (G); 4. Buck (N); 5. Tanguma (G) 100 freestyle - 1. Hinkle (G) 59.93; 2. Myers (G); 3. Hopper (N); 4. Bullerdick (N); Newgent (G) 500 freestyle - 1. Combs (G) 6:23.05 ; 2. Cabell (N); 3. Kiefer (N); 4. Boone (G): 5. Heavin (G) 100 backstroke Koebcke (N); 3 Myers (G); 4 Wise (N); 5. Strong (N) 100 breaststroke - 1. Rose (N) 1:14.20; 2. Nealon (G); 3. Hoffman (N); 4. Gibbs (N); 5. Billman (G) 400 free relay -1. Greencastle (Hinkle, Napoli, Opdahl, Nealon) 4:16.97; 2. North Montgomery; 3. North Montgomery

“We’re starting to prepare for the sectional and for Cloverdale, since we have to play them twice in a row now.” The Tiger Cubs drew the Clovers in next Thursday’s sectional firstround game. TUESDAY’S GAME against CHS begins at 6:30 with the junior varsity affair. And, speaking of the jayvees, Greencastle improved its record to 18-1 with 13-15, 15-4, 15-13 win over the Athenians.

IHSAA Commissioner Gene Cato ruled in September 1985 that Fox is ineligible, saying he competed in sports for four semesters in the Bahamas before transferring to Warsaw. The IHSAA executive committee upheld the decision in June. Fox appeared during the last day of testimony in the case. Johnson Circuit Judge Larry J. McKinney has promised a decision by the middle of next week. Cato testified Thursday that he based his ruling on Fox’s athletic transfer form, which showed the 17-year-old as having completed the ninth and 10th grades in the Bahamas.

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