Wildcat Football Reunion to be Held August 24th
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Photo and information courtesy of Bart Morrick
This photo of Punt, Pass and Kick winners was published in the Belleville Recorder in the fall of 1973. Row One (L-R): Steve Viney, Phil O'Connor, Dan Olson, Jeff Funseth, John Ruppert, Roger Gehin. Row Two (L-R): Pat Palmer, Tim Bryan, Brad Flanagan, Tim Meyer, Ed Short, Jeff Engen. Row Three (L-R): Larry Moore, Kent Rear, Brad Babler, Bob Jenkins, Ken Lasure, Dave Sies.
There will be a second reunion of ALL Belleville High School football alumni the evening of August 24th. This includes former players, coaches, cheerleaders, managers and fans from the 1940s until the Class of 2018. The event will be held from 4:00 p.m. to Midnight at the beer garden of J&M's. This event will be held in conjunction with the Belleville Wildcat – Orfordville Parkview Vikings football game held at the Sports Complex at 7:00 p.m. The schedule is:
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Reception/Meet & Greet at J&M's Beer Garden
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Wildcat Football Game at Belleville Sports Complex
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.: Reception at J&M's Beer Garden
A bus will be made available to transport former players and coaches to the game from J&M's to see the 2018 version of the Belleville Wildcats in action. 2018 also marks the 37th anniversary of the 1980 – 1982 Belleville Wildcats teams that won two conference championships. Coach John Becker's Wildcats finished the 1980 season ranked #11 in the state and were undefeated, allowing a total of 7 points the entire season. In 1982, the team won State Line League championship and were the first team from Belleville to play in the WIAA state tournament. Members of these teams in attendance will be announced at halftime along with their coaches, cheerleaders and managers. A group photo of all Wildcat football alumni in attendance will also be taken at halftime.
A commemorative program published by the Belleville Area Historical Society will be made available at the game giving the highlights of Belleville Wildcat Football from the seasons of 1973 through 1983.
Please make plans to attend and we look forward to seeing you!
