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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1978

Page

7

Mojo boosters set for Nimitz clash with Cooper

Nimitz ninth graders highlighted at PHS Booster Club meeting as Permian and Abilene Cooper loom in a District 5 4A showdown. Coach Wilkins emphasized the next two weeks determine the season while Ken Herring praised Tracy Thomas and Terry Orr for Cooper. Injury status for Permian shown as improving.

Permian Abilene Cooper Nimitz PHS Myron Schneider Bonham Cooper John Wilkins Ken Herring Cougar Tracy Thomas Terry Orr Thomas Orr

Bond discussion and season notes at OHS booster meeting

Odessa High boosters reviewed the upcoming bond election after a Gipson Q and A. Coach Winder announced weekly captains plus a tribute to Mario Alvarado, out for the season with a broken right ankle. Stevens rebroke his right thumb but plans to play, JV coach Leach reported on a 47 8 win over San Angelo, and York scouted Abilene High, praising Reggie Fields as fast as a zephyr wind.

Odessa High Booster Club Sam Gipson Ector County Schools Board of Trustees OHS Dick Winder Mario Alvarado San Angelo Alvarado OHL Winder Ote Charlie Whittington CBFL Rodney Morris Terry Wilkerson Daniel Stevens Stevens Ron Leach Broncho JV Abilene Cooper Billy York Abilene High Odessa Eagles Reggie Fields

Hood eighth graders chase stay atop league action

Hood eighth graders hold a 3-0-1 record and aim to stay unbeaten this week. They meet Bowie at the stadium practice field Saturday at 10 a.m., with Blackshear hosting San Jacinto and Bonham entertaining Nimitz at 10:30. Goddard hosts Crockett at 10 a.m. in another eighth grade clash.

Hood Bowie Blackshear San Jacinto Bonham Nimitz Goddard Crockett Crockett White Hood White Hood Field W-L-T Hood Edison Purple Austin White Austin Orange Edison Gold Ector Permian Stadium Bowie White Bowie Purple Blackshear Green Nimitz Gold Bonham White Blackshear Gold Bonham Blue Nimitz Blue Crockett Red Hood Maroon Permian Field W-L-T Hood Crockett Maroon W-L-T Blackshear Gold Crockett Red Goddard Alamo San Jacinto Purple Bowie A.m

Ector Eagles beat Andrews in district volleyball clash

Ector won its third District 2 3A match in four starts, defeating Andrews 15-6 15-9 to improve to 3-1 in district play and 9-2 overall. Vickie Johnson led with eight points, while Regina Christian and Katie Stevenson contributed. Junior varsity fell 15-8 15-11. Next district game is Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. at the EHL gym versus Monahans.

Andrews Ector Eagle Eagles Ector Vickie Johnson Regina Christian Katie Stevenson EHL Monahans

Dorsett and Campbell Clash In Texas Heisman Contrast

The piece weighs the Texas two Heisman backs Tony Dorsett and Earl Campbell, contrasting Dorsett’s elusiveness with Campbell’s power and quickness. It notes Dorsett’s benching by Tom Landry and Campbell’s swift rise with the Oilers, highlighting coach-player dynamics and team stakes.

Texas Tony Dorsett Earl Campbell Lone Star Dorsett Campbell Tom Landry Dallas Cowboys Landry Eyos

Local JV Football Slate Includes Odessa High and Permian Matchups

Three city junior varsity games top the schedule with Odessa High sophomores hosting San Angelo Lake View Thursday at 7 p.m. Ector Eagle JV opens district play at Andrews after Pecos beat them 21-6. Odessa High JV and Permian JV both aim to extend win streaks with weekend fixtures against Abilene High and Abilene Cooper, respectively.

Odessa High San Angelo Lake View Ector Eagle Andrews Eagles Pecos Ector

Ector boosters fail to meet for third week

For the third consecutive week the Ector booster club did not gather Tuesday night. If enough members attend next week, coach Ralph Johnson will show game films from Saturday’s District 2-3A clash with Andrews but will not provide a scouting report as the Eagles have a bye the following week.

Ector Ralph Johnson Andrews Eagles

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