Varsity Football Team Runs for Conference Race Prairie football fans had something to be happy about this past season. Although losing their first two games, Prairie bounced back to win four of their next seven. Coach Oertel said he was pleased to be part of the conference race and added that a number of players proved to have outstanding performances. One such player was Scott Hamilton, who made first team all-state tackle. Coach Oertel also felt that the highlight of the season was Prairie's victory over undefeated LaSalle. Good Work! Right: Scott Hamilton's award winning play on offense. Front Row— Ron Smith, Scott Grabe, Ken Cooperman, Tim Kemmerer, Matt Schmitt, Randy Hurlbert, co-captain, Trent Ross, Gene Croy, Charles Summers, Lee Pavlicek, 2nd Row— John Oertel, coach, Mike McCue, assist. 92 coach, Bob McClelland, Jeff Hare, Rick Wachal, David Kerber, Jerry Rogen, Mark Calkins, Roger Dupler, Randy Hill, Ed Lamparek, Chuck Nejdl, Dave Crisman, assist, coach, Back Row— Kevin Grinder, Mgr., Jack Millard, Scott Hamilton, co-captain, Mike Parsons, Brad Britcher, co-captain, Denny Heintz, Wayne Butcher, Ron Downs, Chuck Reid, Doug McArtor, Jim Booth, Brian Daly, Tony Parsons, Mark Pond.
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