Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 1973, Page 87

Description:	Their Dreams Become RealityIWhen a football team wins 51 straight games, its #1. Andwhen its #1, its rated tops in the Associated Press, UnitedPress International, and computerized Litkenhouse polls. Andwhen its number 1, its a Bloomington South team.With a streak of 41 games looming above, Head Coach TomSells led the Panthers to Richmond for the opening game ofthe season. The team came from behind three times to winwith a final score of 22-23.With their first win indicative of the season, the Bloomington Panthers clinched the South Central Conference this yearfor the fifth year running. Junior place kicker Dave Reeve seta new school record of most points scored in field goals.The Panther reputation was well represented as six menreceived All-State honors: seniors John Deckard, Bert Myers,Kevin McDevitt and Bob Yost, and juniors Marc Lunsford andDoyp RppvpAlso receiving state wide recognition: Fred Mathews andBruce Toby, seniors, and Reed May, junior.As the season closed, many looked ahead to 1973 when themythical state championship would not be dependent on popular polls. The IHSAA began work on state final playoffs, forpost-season competition in the fall.Upper Right: Panther offense holdsback the opposition as Marc Lunsfordprepares to pass.Lower Left: Quarterback Mark Forsythfades back to pass, as New Albanydefense puts on the rush.Lower Right: Reed May escapes theclutches of a Columbus North Bulldog.
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Collection:	Bloomington High School South

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