2009 DAHOF Inductees
1967 FOOTBALL TEAM
TEAM 1967
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
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