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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1982

Page

18

Rankin crushes Buena Vista 62 to 0 in homecoming rout

Rankin senior fullback Dennis Black scored five TDs and 228 rushing yards as Rankin dispatched Buena Vista 62 0. Coach Dwayne Turner notches his 100th win. Rankin totaled 24 first downs and 309 rushing yards while holding Buena Vista to 3 first downs. Homecoming queen Lorrie Liverman crowned. 1931 32 Red Devils team present.

Rankin Dennis Black Red Devils Buena Vista Longhorns Dwayne Turner Longhorns Lorrie Liverman Roger Liverman Vista Rankin C-A-I Tee Buena Vista É Quiroz

Crane Routs McCamey For Fifth Straight Win

Crane overcame a 14-13 first quarter deficit to defeat McCamey 23-14 at the Badgers home field. The Golden Cranes improve to 5-0, while McCamey drops to 3-2. Scoring: McCamey Day 1 yd run Zarate 1 yd run and two conversions. Crane Sena 12 yd run Bishop extra point. Pinkston 18 yd pass to Morris for Crane TD, Bishop 12 yd field goal. Rameriz 42 yd run sealed Crane victory. Next week Crane hosts Sonora for 6th straight win. McCamey at Reagan County in Big Lake.

McCamey Crane Badgers Robert Day Ray Zarate Zarate Junior Sena Junior Bishop Jeff Pinkston Eugene Morris Golden Cranes Bishop Gilbert Rameriz Sonora Big Lake Reagan County Crane McCamey Eevee Ereanee Eeserievewrene

Alpine Bucks Rout Reagan County In Friday Night Victory

Alpine Fightin Bucks defeated Reagan County 35 6 at Jackson Field. Greg Thomas rushed 146 yards on 13 carries with two touchdowns, while Zeke Contreras Jacob Wright Sammy Ramos and Peter Garcia added scores. Reagan County’s Gregg Fisher scored the lone Owl TD and Alpine blocked a fourth quarter conversion attempt.

Alpine Bucks Reagan County Jackson Field Owls Greg Thomas Zeke Contreras Jacob Wright Gregg Fisher

Indians roll to 14 0 win at Sanderson

The Fort Davis Indians defeated Sanderson 14 0 in a District 6 A contest. Billy Black connected with May Martinez on a 40 yard TD pass, while Mark McClain scored from one yard. Martinez added both extra points as Roy Rodriguez rushed for 125 yards. Fort Davis moved to 1 3 while Sanderson fell to 2 1 1 and both teams prepare for next games at home and away.

Sanderson Fort Davis Indians Fort Davis Billy Black May Martinez Mark McClain Roy Rodrigguez Kenneth Turk Wink Buena Vista Imperial

Marathon Mustangs Rout Divide In District Opener 45 0

Marathon Mustangs opened District 5-A Six-man play with a 45 0 victory over Divide. QB Eric McGuire starred with passing and rushing, supported by Joel McGuire Tommy Kurie Eloy Hernandez and Mike Schuller. Marathon improves to 4 0 while Divide drops to 2 3 with next games on Oct 8.

Paint Rock Divide Midland Christian

Iraan Pounds Grandfalls 42-0 in district opener

Iraan Braves trampled Grandfalls 42 to 0 as Jesse Banner rushed for 171 yards and three scores while Lester Travioli added two rushing touchdowns and 133 yards on nine carries. Travioli opened scoring with a 63 yard dash, and Banner added 11 and 57 yard runs before Mendoza connected on a 10 yard pass. Grandfalls managed 56 yards total as Iraan rolled to 3-1 while Grandfalls fell to 1-3.

Black Rankin Quad Midkiff Iraan Jesse Banner Lester Travioli Braves Grandfalls Royalty Banner Pace Iraan Travioli Traan Clay Mendoza Wells

North Mustangs remain unbeaten after 27 6 win over Coahoma

Denver City racked up 236 rushing yards to beat Coahoma 27 6 on Friday night in a non district clash. Ty Sefcik sprinted 67 yards for a first quarter TD, and Butch Burkhalter added a nine yard score as Denver City built a 14 point lead. Joe Rodriguez returned a punt 75 yards for Coahoma’s only first half score, Johnny Martinez closed the half with a one yard TD run for Coahoma, and David Hemmeline extended the Denver City cushion with an 18 yard TD run in the third quarter.

Denver City Coahoma Mustangs Ty Sefcik Joey Trinidad Butch Burkhalter Darrell Hilliard Joe Rodriguez Hilliard Johnny Martinez David Hemmeline Coahoma Denver Deere Eee

Quisenberry Wins AL Fireman of the Year Award

Kansas City star reports Dan Quisenberry has won the American League Fireman of the Year for the second time in three years. The Rolaids award is for the top relief pitcher based on a point formula of saves and victories minus losses, with Quisenberry totaling 79 points.

Kansas City, Mo Dan Quisenberry Kansas City Star Star Quisenberry Rolaids

Pitt choice in showdown with West Virginia b rawl

AP Sports Writer Herschel Nissenson notes Pitt, ranked No. 2 after recent wins, faces No. 14 West Virginia in a backyard duel as both teams start 3-0. Poll movement, coach quotes, and expert picks highlight a crowded top, with Pitt favored 35-24.

Herschel Nissenson Pitt Panthers Associated Press West Virginia Pitt Mountaineers Panthers North Carolina Florida State Illinois Boston College Penn State Foge Fazio Oklahoma Maryland Nebraska Auburn Pat Dye Tigers Cornhuskers San Diego State Washington Huskies

Seminole Edges Slaton In Non-District Clash

Seminole beat Slaton 15 to 13 on touchdowns in the second and third quarters. Slaton opened with a 20 yard TD pass from David Henzler to Timmy Slay and Devin Bednarz added the extra point. Castro answered with a 10 yard run for Seminole before the half. Rudy Castro scored in the third on a 7:41 drive followed by a two point pass from Herby Rios to David Spradlin. Slaton closed with a 52 yard TD pass to Slay, but the extra point failed. Seminole ends non district play and opens District 4 3A at Tahoka next Friday.

Seminole Slaton David Henzler Timmy Slay Devin Bednarz Castro Bobby Ericson Rudy Castro Herby Rios David Spradlin Henzler Slay

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