...... , . , - -"'. 1966 FOOTBALL TEAM . FRONT ROW, David Muncy, Jim Roberts, Rick Wood, David lowson, Bill WafTs, 00"9 Smith, Dove Hefner, Jimmy Berryhill. Mike Moyer, Allen Gould. SECOND ROW: Coach Sharp, Marty FOOTBALL 1966 Wildcats Win second district championship in a row The 1966 Ilarding Academy Wildca ts opened summer practice with only nine boys but a lot of determination. Even though the Cats were slim on quantity, Coaches Ed I-Tiggingbotham and Cliff Sharp, knowing intimately the caliber of their boys, had hi gh hopes for the coming season. After a three point se tback to Des Arc in Harding's first encounter of the season, the Cats did not lose a game until thei r la st game of th e season at Augusta. With only fourteen player s on the team from which to draw, the Wildca ts won the district co-championship with Hazen and rolled up a 6-2-1 record. Every player all season had an unusual degree of stamina and an unconquerable spirit. Great leader ship and desire contributed to the success of the Cats' football season and made this year a year never to be forgotten not only by the seniors "ut by all other Academy students as well. The all-district team included six boys: Lee Dani el, Jim Atteberry, David Lawson, Bill Watts, Da vid Berryhill, and Marty Thompson. Bill Watts was named th e outstanding ba ck of the di strict and also was named to the all-state team. SENIOR halfback Bill Watts carries the football around left end, gaining valuable yardage for the Cals. WatTs was chosen to The All-District team and to the bock field of the Closs B AII·Slole learn. 256 ,: . • " , . - Thompson, Joro Finney, Jim Alleberry, lee Doniel, David Berryhill. Joel Harris. Johnny Sopp, Rick Harris, Mgr. Raymond Losley, Coach Higginbotham WI LDCAT SEN IORS: Bill Wotts, halfbock; Rick Harris, quarterbock; David Berryhill, tackle; Marty Thompson, fullback; David Lawson, guord.
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