2009 DAHOF Inductees

1967 FOOTBALL TEAM
TEAM 1967

  • The 1967 Football Team compiled a record of 8-1, which is the best record in school history. During the 1967 season they were ranked as high as 2 nd in the state of Ohio. They set several school and individual records some of which still stand today.

  • The team was coached by Head Coach David Griffith and Assistant Coach Don Queen. The team consisted of Seniors: Gerald Blosser (Co-Captain), Ken Boehmer (Captain), Daryl Leis, Greg McDonald, Mike MsKinney, Tim Munn, Chuck Osborn, David Rains, Marc Smith, and David Standafer. Juniors: Gale Adkins, James Castle, Joe Johnson, Dennis Lantis, Mark Mitchell, Mike Monce, Dan Moore, Mark Sizemore, Ted Sizemore, David Stahr, and Steve White. Sophomores: Tom Bechtel, Don Birbal, Larry Garber, Charlie Hypes, Wes McKinney, Rick Miller, Steve Roesch, Ted Shadoan, Marty Werts, Glenn Witt, Jeff Eck, and Tom Mullis. Cheerleaders: Beck Nicholas, Pat Tarpley, Carol Wall, Debbie Bales, Chris Shipper, and Valerie Creech. Managers: Dan Walden, Ray Wampler, and Randy Shellabarger and Statistician Bob Golden.

DAVID GRIFFITH "GRIFF'
COACH 1966-1971

  • Head Football Coach Dixie Greyhounds 1966-1971

  • Leader. Coach, Mentor, Teacher

  • Record: 29 Wins, 6 Losses, 2 Ties

  • Career Winning Percentage of 81%

  • An Inspiration to all who played for him

  • Remembered for saying: “Son you are going to have to rise to the occasion”

  • Most Points in a Game – 86

  • Most Points in a Season – 341

  • Most Yards Rushing Game – 650

  • Most Total Yards Game – 700

  • Most Rushing Yards Season – 3,319

  • Most Total Yards in a Season – 3,723

  • Most Touchdowns in a Game – 11

  • Most Touchdowns in as Season – 48

  • Most Interceptions Season – 15

  • Most Fumble Recoveries in a Season -15

  • Most Blocked Punts in a Game – 2