Confidence Key To Remainder Of Bison Year
High Point Central faces a 0-2 start after losses to Thomasville and Ragsdale. Coach Roy Boyles cites lack of poise and confidence, with seven fumbles in one game. The Bison must rebuild defense, pass game, and attitude before conference play versus Dudley. Assistant Macky Carden notes the team is capable but underwhelming this early season.
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Jim Pettit
Enterprise
High Point Central
Roy Boyles
Bison
Dudley
Thomasville
Ragsdale
Central
Boyles
Bulldogs
John Aderholdt
Paul Hutchins
Macky Carden
Ragsdale's Kemp and Jaybird Jones See Season Differently
Jamestown coaches Neil Jones of Allen Jay and Richard Kemp of Ragsdale offered contrasting outlooks after Fridays clash. Jones called the remainder of the season dismal as injuries mount with two starters out and another groin strain risking further action. Kemp praised his Tigers' improvement as they sit 2-0, with grit in a 33-0 halftime deficit turned competitive in the second half. Frankie Foy highlighted Jay spirit as a compact example of effort.
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Howard Hayes
Jamestown
Ragsdale
Allen Jay
High Point
Jaybirds
Tigers
Neil Jones
Richard Kemp
Jones
Jaybird
Mike Sheen
Johnny Morgan
Jeff Kirkman
Jone
Kirkman
Frankie Foy
Foy
Brown Sees Better Times For Raiders
Andrews High tailback Ted Brown says the Red Raiders will improve after their 16-10 win over New Hanover in Wilmington, following a 14-0 loss to Greensboro Page. Brown credits up front blocking and pace of workouts as the team rebuilds toward conference play, with key matches against West Forsyth, Reidsville, Morehead, and Burlington Williams on the horizon.
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Ted Brown
Andrews
Red Raider
Brown
Raiders
New Hanover
Wilmington
Greensboro Page
New Hanover Wildcats
Page
Steve Campbell
Steve Brown
Greg Hill
Richard Lane
Goldsboro
West Forsyth
Reidsville
Morehead
Burlington Williams
John Morris
Raider
Nick
Jas Leonard
Leonard
Brant Conner
Conner
Greensboro Smith
Bulldog
Larry
High Point
Prep Schedule Highlights North Carolina Matchups
Andrews travels to Goldsboro while Dudley visits Central Asheboro hosts Thomasville East Rowan meets North Davidson Allen Jay faces Ledford East Davidson plays Randleman West Davidson meets Southern Guilford Central Davidson challenges Southwest Randolph Eastern Alamance takes on Ragsdale and Denton visits Greenwood to round out a full day of high school basketball pairings.
Leonard's Revenge Sweet By WINN BALDWIN
Thomasville’s Larry Leonard, a 65,234-pound senior, star defender, helped the Bulldogs defeat High Point Central 28-0. He forced a fumble, recovered two, and sparked a key late fumble turn. Coach Allen Brown credited the defense as decisive in the first victory over High Point.
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Winn Baldwin
Thomasville
Mr. Webster
Larry Leonard
High Point
Chair City Bulldogs
Central
Bison
Bulldogs
Leonard
Allen Brown
East Davidson and Central Bisonettes Cheerleaders 1974 Season
Karen Wiley heads East Davidson cheer squad with co chiefs Robin Grimes and Barbara Welborn. sponsor Jennie Jo Hill. Central Bisonettes led by Liz Voorhees with a large squad and advisors Mrs. Laney Spruill and Ward. Also notes on players Jas Leonard and Brant Conner, plus coach Brown praising improvements and turnover stats.
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Karen Wiley
East Davidson
Robin Grimes
Tammie Barrer
Lisa Freeman
Cheryl Sparks
Donna Tobin
Cindy Hayes
Candy Lyndon
Annie Parker
Pat Welborn
Golden Eagle
Jennie Jo Hill
East
Sharon Wiley
Eaglelettes
Barbara Welborn
Brenda Crawford
Wanda Taylor
Janet Greene
Kathy Holt
Tammy Scarlette
Dianne Hege
Debbie Coman
Janet Small
Debbie McDaniels
Kathy Holder
Debbie Flippen
Cindy
Central Bisonettes
Roslyn Walls
Sandra Mooney
Corina Stinson
Carol Matthews
Debbie Farrington
Sheila Maness
Sheila Kearse
Bisonettes
Nancy Laney
Alice Spruill
Susan Ward
Liz Voorhees
Central
Jennifer Horney
Missy Fick
Judy Hauser
Dora Holmes
Cindy Osborne
Debra Jamison
Dot Timmons
Kim Shaver
Michelle Sloan
Ketley Winzeler
Vicki DeLappe
Sharon Haynes
Dorothy Campbell
Coble To Lead Wildcats In 1974 Soccer Season
Westchester Academy announces senior center John Coble will captain the Wildcats for the 1974 season. He is joined by senior lettermen Brent Bridges and Tom Highsmith, plus juniors John Holbrook and John Tomlinson and sophomores Robert Fuller and Bruce Hathaway. Goalie Alex James returns as starter under coach Hector Villores.
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John Coble
Westchester Academy
Coble
Wildcats
Brent Bridges
Tom Highsmith
John Holbrook
John Tomlinson
Robert Fuller
Bruce Hathaway
Hector Villores
Alex James
Smith seeks growth at second spot as Trinity QB
Trinity star Blaine Smith says quarterback duties are improving with each game though his first choice remains halfback. The senior took the starting role this fall after stints at end, DB, and backup QB in 1973, and he discusses learning, confidence, and his running game despite a 34 0 loss to Lexington.
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Trinity
Blaine Smith
Bulldog
Bulldogs
Lexington
Smith
Smith refines passing as Trinity Bulldogs quadback eyes sprint-out style
Quarterback Carol Wilson Passing gains focus as coach Smith notes improvement after study of Unitas and practice. He favors a sprint-out pass to keep options open for running. Receiver Ronnie McMahon, 5-6, poses visibility challenges against linemen. Smith recalls McMahon’s 35 yard catch in the opener against Allen Jay. His baseball background aids arm strength and motion.
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Smith
Trinity
Ronnie
McMahon
Allen Jay
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Albemarle
Kemp
Jerry Parrish
Sonny Hed
Leonard’s
Holfhouser
Betty Payne
Wildcat
Forsyth
Greensboro
Durham
Kernersville
Carol Wilson
Johnny Unitas
Unitas
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