Brisk breezes are blowing and the stands are crowded with excited fans, ready to cheer the Buccs on to victory. As the Buccs come onto the field, the air is filled with excitement, and the confidence of the team is evident as they prepare to meet their opponents. The team warms up and gets ready for action, then everyone stands at attention for the National Anthem. The Buccs form a huddle and have a moment of silence before they are ready to play.

Twenty-six players began the season with the Buccs but, because of injuries, they had only 20 to 22 eligible. They didn’t let that stop them! They practiced every evening after school until 5:15. Who said, “Practice makes perfect”? Well, he certainly was right, because we had the next best thing to a perfect team. The Buccs were defeated just once, and they set a new offensive record of 386 points. They also broke their defensive record with only 42 points scored against them.

Some of the games that caused the Buccs the most worry were: Versailles, Dayton Kiser, and West Milton. Covington met Versailles on their field and won 40 to 14. It was the first time in five years the Buccs had beaten Versailles. Later, Covington met Dayton Kiser at Smith Field and shut them out 32 to 0. When it came to West Milton, the Buccs had their work cut out for them. Covington met West Milton at Memorial Stadium and lost 6 to 14. This was the last game of the season for the Buccs, and the only one they lost.

Seniors on the starting line-up were: Jim Sampson, Captain, left tackle; Mike Cotrell, right guard; Bob Livingston, right tackle; Fred Davis, quarterback; Phil Iddings, left halfback; Tom Carder, right halfback. Reserve seniors were: Jim Cassel, center; Paul Althoff, guard; and Ronnie Ruhl, end.

Community members have a good reason to be proud of their Covington Buccaneers as this was an exceptionally good year for them. The co-operation of the boys and the capable coaching of Mr. Irvin, head coach, and his assistants Mr. Dunn and Mr. Banes can be credited for the success of the team.

(Content obtained from the 1960 Covington High School Yearbook.)