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Woodrow Wilson
High School
Portsmouth, Virginia
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First row: John Anderson, Richard Rodgers, Mike Lipford, John Moss, Andrew Elliott, James Doughtie, Patrick O’Neal, Lopez Scott, Angelo Scott, James Everett, and John Cashwell. Second row: Nathaniel Scates, William Bell, Marion Jones, David Potts, Garry Morrison, George Mack, Barry Elliott, Franky Moore, Mike Vaughan, Melvin Riddick, and Herman Collins. Third row: Cedric Mayo, James Topping, John O’Neal, Mark Goldman, LaRue Harrington, Larry Stewart, Mike Ellis, Charles Boomer, Phillip Harrell, Bernard Jones, Kenny Edwards, and Willie Jackson. Missing from the picture are Nathaniel Boomer and Larry Jenkins.
Richard Rodgers is interfered with.
Melvin Riddick kicks off for Wilson.
David Potts breaks for a long gain.
A lifetime supporter of Wilson cheers on.
SEASON RECORD
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
20
8
0
27
6
14
22
14
28
18
6
Western Branch
Manor
Churchland
Indian River
Norview
Oscar Smith
Deep Creek
Great Bridge
Norcom
Cradock
Laffayette
0
0
2
7
0
8
7
13
6
0
41
REGIONALS
Mike Lipford leads halfback blocking.
James Doughtie runs over his shadow.
Larry Jenkins sidelined with injury.
Norcom quarterback runs in fright.
After a year of rest and rebuilding, Wilson returned to its dominance of the Southeastern district in rolling to an 8-1 district record. Only a defeat by Churchland, 7-0, marred Wilson’s record. It did not however, keep Wilson out of the regionals. The highlight of the season came at homecoming where Wilson spoiled Great Bridge coach Billy O’Brian’s homecoming at Wilson by defeating them 14-13. Wilson had a victory over Eastern district con-tender, Norview, also. Wilson’s defense dominated the teams they played and became the second best defense in the state. James Doughtie and Melvin Riddick were picked on defensive squads all the way up to All-State honorable mention.
John Moss takes a rest.
WILSON ENTERS REGIONAL FOR FOURTH TIME
A great season came to an end at Wilson as the team lost 41-6 to Laffayette, who eventually became runner-up in the state title. Wilson was surprised by the size and speed of the Laffayette team and were jolted by big hits that caused Wilson fumbles leading to Laffayette scores. The team’s leading rusher was Mike Lipford and the only score came on a drive from their own seventeen yard line, which was capped off by a pass from Patrick O’Neal to Michael Ellis.
However, we should all be proud of the football team as they beat the odds most of the season enroute to a district title and regained the respect they may have lost last year.
Teachers get in on the action.
LaRue Harrington dodges a tackler.
Doughtie out races Cashwell and Stewart to his man.
Everett and Jackson watch offense at work.
John Cashwell helps on a tackle.
George Mack searches for a hole.
O’Neal stopped after a good run.
Pat O’Neal ponders the situation.
Laffayette defense makes a gang tackle.
John Moss forces Ram quarterback out of bounds.
Patrick O'Neal challenges a tackler.
Trainer Cradock applies first aid.
WILSON ROLLS TO 7-2 DISTRICT RECORD AND FINISHES THIRD
Front row: Robert Tyler, Barry Dunston, LaRue Harrington, and William Bell. Standing: Assistant Coach, Don Mollenhauer, Arther Jones, Calvin Brown, Mike Ellis, Richard Rodgers, Charles Coleman, Kenny Smith, Alan Betrand and Coach Ken Hoplins.
Kenny Smith applies defense.
Cheerleaders lead the spirit.
Calvin Brown goes high for
a layup.
Churchland practices ballet, not basketball.
LaRue stays with his man.
SEASON RECORD
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
71
82
66
60
75
71
66
67
90
77
74
68
42
66
88
21
78
55
87
81
49
Cox
Maury
Manor
Norcom
Cradock
Lake Taylor
Manor
Churchland
Western Branch
Deep Creek
Churchland
Cradock
Western Branch
Indian River
Great Bridge
Norcom
Manor
Oscar Smith
Deep Creek
Western Branch
Oscar Smith
59
96
62
76
65
83
54
56
67
60
64
60
26
55
73
37
65
61
56
46
52
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
Calvin from 15 feet.
Team warms up.
Charles gets bonus shot.
Calvin Brown cocks for a pass.
Strectch your time out.
The crowd awaits the coaches decision.
Wilson finished the 1974 regular season with a superb 7-2
district record and 15-5 over all record. The team finished third in the Southeastern District. The season was high-lighted by a nine game win streak which was snapped by district champ, Norcom. The team loses only two seniors, but both are starters. Richard Rodgers and Charles Coleman will be missed next year. Calvin Brown was picked for the All Metro Team.
Team readies for the tip off.
LaRue Harrington lays it up.
Mike Ellis looks for help.
Mike needs no help here.
Calvin passes inside.
Two Points for Wilson.
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
In the first game of the district tournament, Wilson overcame a Western Branch slowdown and overwhelmed them 81 to 46. Against Oscar Smith, in the semi-finals, a late Wilson rally fell short as Wilson lost 52-49. The team was voted Most Sportsmanlike of the tournament and Calvin Brown was voted to the All Tournament Team.
