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In Hopes Of A Picturesque Season! PHOTO FORUM INC. VOUR PHOTO MARKETPLACE*110 N. FRONT ST.(RTE.JI) SHOW 'EM NOW ITS DONE WANNNIRS TNE PANTS PLACE 2913 W. Rte. 120-McHenry-385-6788 (</« mile east dfVbifliVA* * * * * * ' ' ' ' * Warm Wishes For A Very Victorious Season From Your "Community Bonk" lUotubmJak* BTATB BANK • -WONDER -LAKE, ILL. 60097 r 7 Fox Valley i in 'i i J . ===== Conference A y Tradition J'Ok fellas last 880," were the words spoken by McHenry head football coach Joe Schlender as his team prepared for the last jaunt of the day in the 80 degree August heat. Dripping with perspiration and nearing exhaustion as the three-hour workout was drawing to a close, there were no remarks of quitting from the ployers in the ranks. 'The attitude has been just excellent this year," said Schlender who is beginning his third season as the Warriors head coach. "Fifty players turned out for the varsity, 35 for the sophomore team, and 44 for the freshmen squad. That's a little better than it was last year." - Schlender's goal for 1981 is to harness thai attitude dnd to build a winning tradition at McHenry. McHenry was 2-7 in his initial season as head coach, but last year the Warriors turned it around and finished 5-4. Gone from that squad, however, are 22 seniors due to graduation. Much of the size also departed as the biggest of the Warriors eight returning letterman weighs in at only 175 pounds. The heaviest player on the team is senior tackle Bob Wilson who weighs 190. ' c* Althpugh the Warriors are considered small by their contemporaries, Schlender puts his confidence in the summer conditioning programs that emphasize speed and skill. "We would rather have our players perform at their lightest weight, than to have them put on weight," he stressed. "We feel that when we take the field, we'll be able to compete because we're a strong, well-conditioned team." Leading the way for McHenry will be senior tri- captainsKelly Gartner and Curt Rehberg, the two star­ ting guards, and tight end Tom Lynk. Gartner and Rehberg are two of the big reasons why Schlender feels his team will be able to run the ball this year. Gartner is an inch taller at 5'U", while both weigh 175 pounds. Lynk at 5'10" will be used as a prime pass receiver in addition to his blocking assignments. Schlender's returning defensive starters include Rehberg and Lynk at linebacker, senior Tom Wagner at another linebacker, and senior Scott Schmidt at cornerback. "Our linebackers should be the strength of our defense," said Schlender. "They should excell because of their speed." Gartner, Rehberg, Lynk, Wagner, and Schmidt are the nucleus of what the Warriors football team will be built around, according to Schlender. Other returning lettermen that will also pay significant roles are run ningback Mike Connor, and tackles Tim Barry and Dan Clark. The quarterback job is still unsettled as neither TAOE 3 . PLAUtDEALER - FRIDAY, SEtffiSftBER 11.1M1 Bill Blankenhorn ii . ' - - ' -- Athletic Director Warriors Seeking senior Doug Mullen, or juniors Mike .Love and Jim Stedman have had any varsity experience although they have participated in the summer passing league. Being a senior, Mullen has the inside track for the starting nod. Other seniors on the ballclub are backs Dennis Deja, Ray Hoglund, and Tony LeGray; linemen Rick Hawley, Pete Henrickson, Don Jourdan, Dave Kueffer, Bob Meyers, and Bryan Nobbe; and ends Tom Burrows, Mike Palmer, and Gary Schneberger. Junior Warriors include backs Clayton Lone, Jeff Lomax, Steve Olson, Mladen Rudman, and Jim Springer; linemen Jim Derfus, Jim Kottke, Tom Kucek, Rich Miller, Doug Mitsuen, Dean Parisi, Kevin Roach, and John Trent; and ends John Clewis, Dan Crook, Bob Hildebrandt, Denny Shaver, Steve Swierbinski, and Steve Woo. McHenry will open its 1981 schedule on the road in a non-conference tilt against Stevenson on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Schlender is expecting a close, physical ballgame. "They're traditionally a strong school and we've played them very even," Schlender noted. "Two years ago Stevenson won 14-12, but last year we beat them 7-0. "For us to do well this year it will take a real team effort," he continued. "We won't be able to rely on one guy, a long pass, or o long run. Our overall team speed should also be a bonus. We'll have our offense run-oriented, but we'll throw the balJ more than the average high school team." Schlender predicts Crystal lake Central to be the favorite this year with Crown to be very strong also. With a rebuilding season apparent, Schlender and his assistants El Partenheimer and Brian Wilson are hoping for a .500 mark. Schlender, has also indicated that his players believe that it is possible. "We lost a lot from last year's 5-4 team," he said. "There's no way that we should compete, but our players don't know that yet. They think they can go out and play with anybody." Call it tradition. RETURNING SENIOR LETTERMEN - far the McHenry Warriors we the fettoiriag athletes. Cram left to right: Tom Lynh, tight end (tri-capO; Curt Rehberg, guard (tri-capt.); Scott Schmidt, cornerback; Mike Connor, running back; Dan Ciark, tackle; Tim Barry, tackle; Kelly Gartner, guard (tri- capt.); and Tom Wagner, linebacker , STAFF PHOTO - CARL MOESCHE Kodak 344-3388