Bevier All-Stars Reunion

You've seen the "then," now here's the "now!" Thanks, Tara for supplying another photo of our favorite ball team! Sitting left to right: Jerry Martie, Larry Biondi, Dan Lobmire, Bill Herrin, David Winn, Robert Biondi. Standing: Randy Julius, Randy Patrick, Barry Patrick, George Powell, Rick Tate, Frank Cross, Bradley Bailey, Greg Buster, Mike Burk and Mike Baker. Still looking good, guys!

Bevier All-Stars - 40 Years!

Okay...so the All-Stars had their 40th reunion at the Odd Fellows building on Saturday of Homecoming. I show up to play "roving reporter" for the blog...without a battery in my camera. Oh well, Bill Herrin came up with these "oldies" to hold you over until someone takes pity and sends us pics from the reunion. By the way, that's Terry Peukert accepting one of the team's MANY trophies earned between 1968 and 1971. ~cg

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If you would like one of the reunion hats, click HERE.

Bevier All-Stars Reunion This Weekend!

The Bevier All-Stars were so wonderful to watch! Tara and Amy sent us this pic of their dad, David Winn at the bat. It was 1960 and they were playing a team from Clarence in Ardmore. Jim Wood from Clarence is the catcher. Thanks for all the memories, guys. Have fun at your reunion this weekend! ~cg

Vintage Basketball!

Are those shorts for real? Yikes! It's the Bevier HS basketball team from wayyyy back. We're not even sure of the year. Here are Coach Jim Griffiths, Bob Stuart, Norman Gilstrap, Delbert Eddy, Major Douglas Dale, Bill Bott, John Bott, Harlin Shoemaker, Martin Baker, Woodrow Grimon (sp?), and Emery Daniels. ~cg

We Were the Champions! 1999

Pictured here are the following proud Wildcats: Front row, left to right: Andrew Murphy, Aaron McVicker, Ryan Tate, Jason St. Clair, Joey Contratto. Second row: Randy Tolle (assistant coach), Roland Carnahan, Shandon Allen, Casey McLin, Ryan Mason, Josh Allspach, Obadiah Dalrymple, Derek Fredman, Randy Julius (Coach).
Bevier's 1999 Baseball State Championship Team! Wildcats have also been State Champions in Girls' Softball, and they have traveled to the final four in basketball! Purple and White! Dyn-o-mite... Send me a photo of your favorite sports moment via email, and I'll post it on the blog with your comments.... We need a shot of the Lady Wildcat Championship Team, as well.....!

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Growing up in Bevier meant spending time at the ball park! Whether it was a high school game or the Bevier All-Stars taking the field, ball games were definitely a family event. This pic is from 1969, and there is Chester and Elizabeth Dwiggins, Becky Dwiggins, Bonnie Harrington, Regina Brant and Brenda Harrington.

I remember some of the "lucky" kids got to make some extra cash by collecting discarded pop bottles and turning them in at the stand for deposit money. Whenever a foul ball was hit, a crowd of boys would chase after it. They could return it to the team and get a dime! Though I was never allowed to take advantage of these money-making opportunities, I can tell you that the popcorn made in the Bevier ball park stand and served in a plain brown bag by Mr. Willie Jones was the best popcorn EVER! ~CG