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"The season was great, but
we should have won the last
one," was the way Coach
Glen Weitz summed up the
most successful season in
Othello Huskie football his-
tory this week.
Weitz expressed disap-
pointment over last Friday's
season-ending loss to Sumner,
but praised his gridders for a
great effort and reported he is
enthusiastically looking for-
ward to another good team in
1975.
"I feel if we had played as
well as we had in past games
we would have beaten them,"
Weitz said. "I hate to make
excuses, but we had several
factors against us in the
game."
The coach said he felt the
long trip and the unfamiliar
artifical turf were key factors.
He noted that the "hump" in
the center of the field also
hampered the Huskie passing
attack.
"When you are used to
working on fiat ground, going
up and down hill does make a
difference in your accuracy,"
he stated. "Kenny (Pecka)
was also still bothered by his
ankle and the blocking pro-
bably wasn't as good as it has
been at times."
Key Play
Weitz called the key play of
the game, the third down pass
which set up Sumner's win-
ning touchdown.
"We simply made a mistake
on pass coverage and the line-
backer failed to pick up the
man in the fiat," he explained.
The coach said the strong
showing of the defense in the
second half came partly from
changes made at halftime.
"We decided we had to
really stunt and get them in
their backfield, or we were in
for lots more trouble," the
coach explained. "It worked
real well except on that last
scoring drive."
Season Stats
In reviewing the season,
Weitz noted that the Huskies
made enormous gains over
their showing of a year ago.
They almost doubled their
total offense, getting 3,295
yards compared to 1,670 last
year. The team's goal was
3,200 yards in 10 games. The
Huskies passed for 1,889
yards compared to 545 in 1973
and rushed for 1,406.
Defensively the Huskies
held their opponents to 1,016
yards rushing and 883 pas-
sing.
The big difference showed
up in scoring with the Huskies
rolling up 263 points com-
pared with just 89 a year ago.
Last year they gave up 192
compared to just 108 this
year.
Individuals
Individually Pecka com-
pleted 96 passes of 180
attempts for 1,587 yards and
15 touchdowns. He had just 11
passes - an average of one per
game - intercepted.
Senior Roger Beus was the
leading receiver with a school
record of 35 catches for 625
yards and five touchdowns.
Other top catchers were Gary
Peterson with 22 for 399
yards and six touchdowns,
Richard Bisnett 20 for 219
yards and one score and Craig
Stickel with nine for 264 yards
and four touchdowns.
Leading rushers were
Mitch Buck with 356 yards in
106 carrfes, Peterson with 328
in 95 carries and Bisnett with
257 in 50 carries. Senior Kevin
Stickel had.close to a 38 yard
average punting for the
season.
Good '75 Prospects
Weitz notes that the Hus-
kies will have some key holes
SWARMING DEFENSE - The Huskie defense moves in to make a tackle on Rusty
Hannon of Sumner in action at Federal Way last Friday night.
to fill next season, but is still
expecting another top year
from his squad.
"We'll have most of our
interior linemen back on
offense, but except for Pecka
lose all of our backs to gradu-
ation. He explained that
junior Brian Stickel and
sophomores John Bliss and
Craig Stickel will be counted
on for key roles, along with
reserve quarterback Todd
Burton, who may be moved to
an end position.
On defense the Huskies will
be hardest hit at linebacker
with all three starters gradu-
ating. Burton, Mark Mohs and
Pete Lopez look like strong
replacements there, with
most of the defensive front
and half of the backfield
returning.
FEDERAL WAY The an interception on the third repeated sacks in the Sumner Jon Calahan, AI Dellinger,
bubble finally burst on a Othello pass of the game.backfield. Rob Johnson, Mark Mohs,
brilliant 1974 football cam- Taking over at their own 48, After four straight punts Kevin Beus, Richard Bisnett,
paign as the Othello Huskies the speedy Spartans took with neither team able to get Brian Stickel, Jim Holland,
saw their hopes for a state advantage of off-tackle and a first down, the Huskies got Tim Prickett, Todd Burton,
championship and a 12-0 outside burstsbyBrodyStohr another big break when a Dennis DeLoach, John Bliss,
season vanish into the fog in a and Rusty Harmon to quickly roughing the kicker call put Craig Herbert, Rodney
hard-fouslbt 21-14 loss to the .move down the field, them on the Sumner 37. Greene, Lorenzo Lopez, Jeff
Sumner Spartans here last Despite a 15-yard penaltyHowever, a mis-handled cent- Fegert, Craig Stickel, Roland
Friday night, against Sumner, the driveer snap gave the Spartans the Pk~y
It was the case of a late-ms- took just 11 plays with ball right back and the to
terializing, but outstanding Hannon scoring from the two. defense took over again.
defensive effort unable to Curt Knapp's kick made it 7-0
compensate for a sputtering with 3:52 left in the first Field GoalMuffed
and ineffective offense as the quarter. The game appeared headed
Huskies battled a big, fast Hampered with poor field for overtime when a bad
Sumner team down to the position, the scrambling Hus- center spoiled Sumner's at-
Othello's best-ever 10-1
football squad took over th~
spotlight here Monday night
as fall sports participants at
Othello High School were
honored for their perfor-
mances of the past year.
The ABC-sponsored desert
event featured former Wash-
ington State quarterback Ty
Paine as the guest speaker.
Paine, who is presently a
member of the WSU coaching
staff, presented a film on 1973
Cougar highlights.
Highlight of the evening
was the presentation of top
football awards by Coach
Glenn Weitz. Senior end
Roger Beus, who broke all
Huskie pass receiving re-
cords, was named winner of
the most inspirational honor,
with the hustle and desire
award going to junior center
Danny Brown. Roger Nield,
offensive tackle and line-
backer,won the captains'
award.
Other Huskies singled out
for honors were Danny
Edson, outstanding defensive
player; Kenny Pecka, out-
standing offensive player; and
Andy Lampe, most improved.
Praise for Capps
Weitz also had special
praise for senior John Capps,
who was injured in the third
game of the year, pointing out
that it was his desire and
attitude that helped set spirit
and team play of this year's
squad.
Other team members re-
ceiving their letters were
Gary Peterson, Mitch Buck,
Brad Solbrack, Kevin Stick•l,
STOP FOR STICKEL - Safetyman Craig Stickei makes a
stop on Sumner's Brody Stohr in action last Friday night.
Cerrillo, Steven Hunt, Kevin Dave Boley got the "golden
Klitzke, Mike Ferguson, boot" award.
James Hunt, Alan Kottwitz, Other lettermen were Ran-
Dan Moroles and David dy Britt, Scott Bliss, Bruce
Shoup. Blackburn, Brian Blackburn,
Managers awards went to Mark Egbert, Bob Harem,
Brad Jones and Alan Sandar
with Steve Dainard and David
Huff honored as statisticians
and Allen Nield receiving a
participation award.
Members of the freshman
squad receiving certificates
from Coach Mike Wyknenko
were Doug DeLoach, Gary
McCole, Stan Buck, Rick
Zavaleta, Kevin Roberts,
Paul Logan, Shawn Logan,
Chuck Metcalf, Andy Nuno,
Juan Medina, Doug Donahoo,
Craig Solbrack, Steve Niblett,
Chris Jones and Olle Hof-
vander. Keith Forbes receiv-
ed a participation award, with
certificates also going to
Sharon Calahan, Patty Berger
and Faith Jiminez as team
members.
Dallas Sphar, Scott Bailey, Also honored during the
Omar Medina, Armando evening were members of the
Gomez, Jeff Solbrack, Mark girls' volleyball team which
Kasinger, Ruben Martinez, posted a 3-2 record with
Ricardo Martinez, Peter games against Eastmont,
child, Steve Taylor, Johnny Ephrata and Wenatchee.
Miller, Gary Fegert, Brad Given certificates by Coach
Boersma and John Snyder. Betty Logan were team
Cross Country members Debbie Hilmes, Kim
HQnors for the cross Klitzke, Mary Pecks, Mitzi
country team presented by Strader, Becky Swink, Patty
Coach Wayne Schutte went to Taylor, Diane Johnson, Shah-
Neff Gilbert as captain and non Davis, Heather Mc-
Alan Moulton as most inspir- Donald, Kathy Yenney, Chris
ational. John Bloom was Bos, Carol Yenney and Nancy
named most improved and Pershall.
minutes of the first half, the quickly grabbed the ball, Donald S. Galbreath, regional
Othello offense could never Break for Tie sprinted back to his left and game biologist.
really get untracked in the Othello tied it with just 20 barely over-threw Roger The weather ranged from
game and was far off the seconds gone in the second Beus, who had open field in overcast to light rain with
impressive form shown in the half on a key break. The front of him. some wind as hunters scored
Pullman game. Noticeably Spartan deep .man finallyPecks then came back with quite well where dogs were
hampered by the slippery dropped the kickoff aftera clutch fourth-down toss to used. Total checks showed
surface and slope of the "juggling it on his shoulder" Beus at the Sumner 41, but about a half bird per man day
artificial field, junior quarter- virtually all of the way across two plays later a Sumnerof hunting, which is about
back Kenny Pecka, coming off field, and Danny Edson fell on interception ended the Hus- average for this period of the
an outstanding performance it at the nine. After a kies' hopes, sqason, Galbreath reported.
against Pullman, managed to five-yard procedure penalty, Othello Sumner There has definitely been a h
complete just seven of 22Pecka found Peterson in the Yards rushing 42 150movement of northern ducks
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attempts and had three inter- left corner for the touchdown, Yards passing 135 42 into the Basin and there was
cepted. ~ and Bisnett's kick tied it. Totalyards 177 192some pretty fair huriter
Passes S-23~ 4-7-1 success in scattered areas
The Huskies started ira- The Huskie defense then Firetdowns
pressively with a pair of fwst took over, with Edson and Fumbles lost 1 especialy on Sunday. The
downs, but then saw the Mark Mohs virtually stopping Penalties 11-1 440 light rain and some windy 341 E. MAIN
Spartans' Pat Spooner pick off the Spartan offense cold with Punts 7~4 5-32conditions aided hunters.
wire. , kie defense managed to stop tempt at a 43-yard field goal, Opening games are sche-
Although disappointing for the next two Spartan threats, after the Spartans had failed duled for next Tuesday and
a big contingent of local fans but then fell behind 14-0 as to move following a greatWednesday in the Community
who had made the trip across Sumner got the ball on the break with an interception at Volleyball League, Director
the mountains to follow their Huskie 45 despite a greatthe Othello 27.
amazing Huskies, the game Kevin Stickel punt from deep However, Sumner suddenly Mike Lang reported this
was still a good one as the in the endzone. ~ame tolife on the next series, week.He reported that seven per tire. Notrade needed.Blackwall size A78-13plus $1.80 F.E.T.
Taking over at their own 43, teams are entered inthe • Hundreds of Grip Edges Built Deep to
Huskies never quit. Showing ScoreAgain the Spartans got a first down Tuesday league with six Handle Winter Driving.
the outstanding team play This time it took the from Stohr and faced withscheduled to playin the • Cross Cut Cleats Give Great Pulling
undefeatedWhich had carriedregularthemseasontO an Spartans just four plays to third and 10 after a pair of Wednesday league. Power In Snow.
and a quarter-final victory score with Stohr racing great defensive efforts by Games next Tuesday willbe • 2 Body Plies of Polyester Cord. 2 Belt Plies
around the right side from 15 Edson and Mobs connected on Jack's Bargain Barn vs. Lions of Fiberglass Cord.
over Pullman, the Huskies yards- out. It was 14-0 with a clutch pass to Daryl Crook and Jaycees vs. Pilgrim • No Thump, No Winter Flat Spots.
were in it all of the way. 5:23 left in the half after at the 24. Stohr ripped off a
After falling behind 14-0 in Knapp s kick. pair of big gainers and Crook Lutheran at 7 p,m. with
Muscott playing the Air Base Sale Ends Saturday Night
the early going as they were The Huskies hit their low then carried twice inside the at 8:30 p.m. Akins will have a
attempting to get their point of the game as a clip on five to get the winning score first round bye. ~:,~,~:,~,~,mC,Dcm~,m4m4=,~4~
bearings and footing on the the kickoff put them clear with only 2:42 left.
slippery Astro-truf, the back on their own nine. Gary Games on Wednesday will 2WAYS TO CHARGl~
Huskies rallied to tie it at Peterson and Richard Bisnett Last WildTry be Evergreen Implement vs.
14-14, and then let the managed to run their way for The Huskies valiently KRSC and Ochoa Farms vs. ~=~4~~~
Spartans "escape" with the a first down, then on second scrambled to get back into the School District at 7 p.m. The m'
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victory on a touchdown with down they were suddenly game and in one of the wildest 8:30 p.m. contest will be Big 0 I
only 2:42 left in the game. back in the game. Pecksplays seen all year, missed a vs. Petrolane.
The victory now advances pitched across field to Pet- touchdown by inches. Faced Practice games were held
Sumner int° the AA finals ers°n and the f°rmer quar" with third and 10 at their 39' in b°th leagues this week' ()a llE;q,-t n
this Friday against Shelton, terback found Craig Stickel the Huskies attempted the according to Lang.
6-0 overtime victor ovex dashing down the sideline. Pecka to Peterson to Stickel }
Curtis in the other semi-final. The sophomore speedster play again. This time the first 2nd 0penin~_ .. ~IwA ~lri~dtrr~[-
The Huskies, of course, will be gathered in the ball at the 50 pitch fell to the ground, play
pulling for a Sumner victory, with his defender beaten by a stopped momentarily with
which would give them a third step and then put on a great both teams thinking it was an Prossore tow (
place finish in the state event, move at the Sumner 20 to incompleted pass, and a Albu rt
Offensive Problems take the ball in for the score, sumner player even picked up The second opening of the
Except for one big play, The play covered 82 yards, the ball and tossed it toward pheasant season found light
which put the Huskies back and Bisnett's kick made it 14-7 a referee. Suddenly realizing hunting pressure in the
into the game in the closing at the half. what was going on, Pecka Columbia Basin, according to "Carols & Candlelight" - 15 great songs of
Christmas by great artists of our time. Side 1:
favorite carols; Side 2: romantic holiday music.
The 1974-75 basketball sea-
son will make its debut here
next Tuesday when cagers
from Othello High School and
McFarland Junior High pre-
sent their annual open house.
Coach Daryl Preuninger,
who trimmed his Huskie
varsity down to 10 players
this week, reported that the
event is set for 6:30 p.m. Nov.
26 and will feature lots of
basketball action, along with a
detailed explanation of rule
changes.
Activities will start with
intra-squad action featuring
the McFarland Mustang
seventh and eighth grade
teams. The. JVs will follow
with the varsity to cap the
event with an intra-squad
game. Also featured will be a
25-minute program on rule
changes to be shown by area
official Roger Krug.
"The program is designed
to help the average fan have a
better understanding of the
game and its rules," Preun-
inger said. "We also hope it
will provide fans with a look
at our teams for the coming
season."
Preuninger noted that
freshmen, who won't be
starting practice until next
week under Coach Jay Kosik,
won't be included.
Following the open house,
the cagers are scheduled for
their first action in the
Jamboree at Moses Lake on
Dec. 3. Also competing in that
event will be Moses Lake,
Ephrata and Connell. The
Huskies' first game will come
on Dec. 6 against Royal.
Squad Selected
Preuninger, who has had
practice sessions delayed by
the long football season,
reported that the squad
appears pretty well set at 10
men. Included in the group
are four seniors, three juniors
and three sophomores.
The seniors - all lettermen -
are 5-11 Paul Stephens, 5-10
Pete Boyd, 6-4 Roger Nield
and 6-1 Johnny Capps. All
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were starters last
Juniors include
Krupa, who will
post and is being
by Preuninger
reserve there;
5-11 playmaker
Tim Oase, good
guard.
Sophomores are
man Todd Burton,
considerable action
son and is ex
starter; and last
man stars 6-1
and 5-11 Brad
Preuninger said
Webb will probably
seeing some JV
as varsity, noting
they must be able to 1
top seven to play
regularly.
At present the
varsity squad
under Coach
includes about
and nine
The coach
suffered a sprained
week and has
crutches. He
ready to get back
in about a week.
Good news also
Capps, who
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out this week.
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