1971

BASEBALL Mark Dunn, Joe Chapman, Ray Avila, Mike Burgauer, Wayne Taylor, Student Teacher Asst. Coach Charles Carter. ROW TWO: Steve Shondell, Jim Rarick, Mike Miller, Steve Hill, Kim Davenport. ROW THREE: Coach John Smith, Joel Scherrer, John Coers, Karl Rothhaar, Pete Kuzma, Tom Butz, Coach Don Fields.

Gaining poise and confidence after the spring campaign against older and more experienced opposition, Coach Don Fields' primarily sophomore sluggers came on strong during the summer to pick up five of their nine wins in 27 games. Steve Hills garnered most of the team plaudits with his consistent hitting and pitching. Batting over .300, Steve also hurled a one-hitter against a powerful New Castle nine which went on to become champion of the Central Indiana League. Fellow batsmen aided Steve in his victory by thumping out five big runs for the shutout. Pete Kuzma and Kim Davenport shared the mound duties for the Northside nine. The Reserve Booster Team under Coach Robert Carmichael picked up nine wins in 11 games in summer competition. The Boosters were just freshmen which indicates great diamond potential for NHS.