1977 Miracle Yearbook

Soccer Team Is District 22 Champion For the 1976-77 year, the Jackets once again displayed why they are one of the top ten teams in Ohio. They flaunted a defense that per- mitted opponents a meager one goal per game. This led them to a compilation of a 10-4-1 record. With the record-setting defense functioning,the Jackets often had close, low-scoring games, with the difference in scores being only one goal. Tom Benefiel's ten goals led the offense, which demolished teams in the first half of the sea- son, but could not maintain the pace for the remainder. Once again, Cedarville is District #22 Champion and goes to Spring Ar- bor for regionals. There they lose in six overtimes, ending their bid for nationals. Cedarville loses nine Seniors, which is most ofthe start- ing line-up, but Coach McGillivray looks for a good season next year with his underclassmen. 1. Goalie Ron Clark awaits a shot which is partially deflected by Warren Gifford. 2. The pursuit of Tom Benefiel and Dave Stoner is thwarted by Wittenberg's goalie. 3. Evandro Batista never ceases to add ex- citement to the game. 4. MVP Ken Howard and Dave Stoner con- gratulate each other after a Cedarville win. 5. Fullback Warren Allen plays despite his broken arm. 6.Tom Cook tangles with an opponent over control of the ball. 7. Captain Don Hare lofts a pass downfield. 8. Coach McGillivray discusses an upcom- ing strategy. 9. A headerby Tom Benefiel makes the opponents cringe. 10. Warren Gifford concentrates on the ball despite the oppositions' tactics. 29