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UICTORY ..

HOW SWEET IT IS!

I wake up with a soreness in my body that could come only from one of
Coach Eady's vigorous practice sessions. My mind concentrates not on the
aches, however, but on my vital role in tonight's game. I quickly place my
uniform, socks, and shoes in my bag. From there, I move swiftly out the door
to catch the waiting bus. This bus takes me to Columbia High School, the
home of the Fighting Tigers.
I arrive in first period at 8:05. The anticipation of winning tonight's game
soon sets in. During the day, I mentally prepare
myself until finally the 1st bell of the day
rings at 3:20. I rush to the "At the beginning of the locker room to
year we didn't know what
gather my equipment. I grad- to expect from the team, ually make my
way to the bus and take my but with Coach Eady's as- seat. As the bus de-
parts, the long journey to our sistance, we really pulled opponents' battle
grounds begins. There is a together. Defense was defi- low chatter on the
nitely the key to our sue-
bus, but as we near our desti- cess!" nation, the chatter
ceases and a blanket of silence - Mike Schuck falls over the team.
The time has arrived, and the battle will soon be-
gin.
- Greg O'Neal

Front Row, left to right: Bruce Pridgen, James Wilson, Terrance Griffin, Akil Tunstl, Rodrick Higgins,
Georell Conner and Mike Schuck. Back Row: Jim Furst, Ryan Waters, Yatil Green, Marlon Jones,
Antonio Bradwell, Billy Nelson, Stanley Frazier and Coach Eady. Not pictured: Tim Grice, Maurice
Shinhoster, Thomas Coston and Mike Kelly.

Tim Grice makes his presence known to the Jackson squad as he comes down with a powerful
rebound.

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