OCTOBER 1994
THE FULL MOON
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Bulldog Sports
EDITOR: JEFFNAHRGANG
SPORTS SHORTS
by Jeff Nahrgang
Bulldogs on Victory Bone
The 1994 Albemarle football team remains undefeated with a memorable 41 -6 win over arch
rival North Stanly, another satisfying victory over West Montgomery 28-7 and a miraculous
last second win over Salisbury 26-20. The Dogs are playing well as a team and continuing to
dominate their opponents. The Bulldogs are averaging 32 points a game and givng up just 7.
With their win over North Stanly, the Bulldogs clinched the Stanly County Cup. This trophy
is awarded to the best team in the county, which this year is your own Albemarle Football team.
Albemarle has outscored South Stanly, North Stanly and West Stanly with a combined score
of 119-20. The Bulldogs move to 8-0 over all and 4-0 in the Yadkin Valley Conference, making
them lOlh in the state and number 13 in the "Sweet Sixteen". Tory Rushing reached 1,000 yards
rushing against North Stanly when he scored on a 66 yard run. The offensive line’s experience
and strength is evident. TTiey are moving opponents out of the way so backs Tory Rushing and
Brico Flake are able to gain massive yards. The defense is playing equally as well by stopping
opponents to an average of 7 points a game. The Bulldogs are playing well as a team. They
are continuing to dominate opponents with their explosive offense and their defense is keeping
opponets out of scoring position. The Bulldogs are starting to gain back the respect of the
community and theiropponents. The team is receiving some support in thepap>ersandis getting
ranked in the polls. Not having the respect that the football team deserves makes the team work
even harder. The team works together on and off the field. There is a real sense of love for the
football family at Albemarle that has never been present here before. Congratulations to the
players for starting a new Albemarle football tradition. Special thanks goes out to all of the
coaches for their hard work and dedication in rebuilding the jwogram.
AAU; Best of the Best
by April Bailey
Over the summer and during sports seasons
there are some Albemarle High School athletes
who try out for a league of excelling players.
These AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) teams
travel across North Carolina and throughout
the United States, depending upwn how the
team comes along in its tournaments and area
games. Some of these athletes include Tory
Rushing, Sherman Smith, Jamie Simmons,
Brico Flake, and Alvis James.
Alvis James plays on the Salisbury/Rowan
team, Sherman Smith on the Concord team,
Jamie Simmons on the Salisbury/Rowan team,
Tory Rushing on the Salisbury/Rowan team,and
Brico Rake on the Salisbury/Rowan (16 & un
der) team. Benefits of this activity are that
more college scouts look at them, and they are
recognized all over North Carolina and even
some other states. The guys travel to Tennes
see, Oklahoma, and New Orleans. Within
North Carolina they travel to Raleigh and Kings
Mountain. Also, they travel back and forth to
locations of practice according to the team they
play on. Along with their many games, the
teams have received such awards as going to
the state semi-finals and others have gotten the
recognition as the second team in the nation. I
asked some of the guys their favorite things
about this team. Alvis said that he enjoyed
traveling and meeting new people in which he
shared common interests. Sherman just likes
staying in the hotel rooms, “playing games.”
(What kind of games. Mr. Smith?) Brico also
likes meeting new people, learning from players,
getting advice from other coaches, and most of
all, getting away from Albemarle. (Who
wouldn’t?)
In their spare time these exceptional players
perform all over the slate and country. If you
happen to hear of a game, go and check it out.
You might find that it’s worth your while to try
out for this elite team.
Alvis, Sherman, Brico, and Jamie are
members of AAU teams.
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Young Dogs on the Rise
by Jill Story
The J.V. football team, defeated South Stanly,
East Montgomery, West Davidson, West Stanly,
North Stanly. They only have two loses on the
year to Salisbury and West Montgomery. This
gives them a record of 5-2. The team has a well-
balanced attack, led by its awesome offense.
Their running and passing game is considered to
be one of the most lethal ones in the conference.
Theoffense is led by Jonathan Dry and Desmond
Green. Jonathan Dry has posted outstanding num
bers inthe ir four victories.withover five hundred
yards in offense. Along with this powerful
offense, they also have a dominating defense.
With many key defensive players returning
from last years team, they have terrorized their
opponents. This defense is led by Kinkine
Ewing and Rusty “Stump” Story, both having
an average of 5 tackles per game. Not only has
this defense held its opponents to only forty
points on the season, but they have alsojbrced
around five turnovers a game. Gary Weiker,
head coach of the team, has been extremely
pleased with their play. Coach Weiker states,
“This team has made great progress over the
season”. Come out and support your J.V. team
and be astonished by their amazing plays.
1994 J.V.Football Team.
Trophies: memories From the Past and the Present
by J.P. Furr
Our high school has many objects represen
tative of our success. Some objects which stand
out the most are the trophies found in our trophy
cases. These trophies take up over half the gym
lobby. These trophies supply a sense of glory
and victory throughout our school. TrojAies
can be classified in certain groups. After much
research, I have discovered a plethora of tro
phies throughout our trophy cases. Below I
have classified each of this trophies. Please do
not become angered by any of my classifica
tions.
-Newest trophy- 1994 Stanly Cup trophy in
football.
- Oldest trophy- 1935 SGAA Champions in
basketball.
-One of a kind trophy- 2nd place trophy in the
1992 North Stanly Turf War in soccer.
- Most unique looking trophy- Champion of the
Southern Piedmont Conference in 1951 for base
ball.
- Largest trophy- South Piedmont Conference
Champions in 1980-81 in basketball.
- Smallest trophy- Stanly County Relays Cham
pion in 1953 in track.
- Most important trophy-1957 W.N.C.H.S.A. A
Champion in football. Defeated Marion 54 to 6.
- Meaningless trophy-Winner of the 1938 Albe
marle FieW Day Events.
These trophies represent many of the schools
memories from the past and the present. Stop by
Robert W. Odom
Attorney-At-Law
P.O. Box 159
Altwmarle, N.C. 28001 704/982-1119
Four Seasons Realty
1108 N. Second St.
Albemarle, N.C.
982-5518