PinDox Profile: 1982 Bettendorf Bulldog HS State Championship Team
A few days ago, I posted an article on the 1982 Iowa HS 3A state runner-up Mason City team, which had 4 state champions and 8 placers. Naturally, a lot inquired as to who on Earth beat them, considering most years having 4 champs and 8 placers is enough to win the state championship. The answer is the Bettendorf Bulldogs coached by HC Franc Freeman and Assistant Coach Paul Castro. They had 4 finalists, 1 state champion, 6 guys in the top 3 and 10 total placers. Here is the team scores, individual results and the Bettendorf team photo!
1982 Class 3A Team Scores
Bettendorf’s Individual Placings
98-Steve Waddell-3rd
105-Brian Waddell-3rd
112-Craig Cervantes 4th
126-Mike Seymour 2nd
132-John Bellig-2nd
138-Randy Washam-4th
167-Bob Picchiotti-4th
185-Brian McCracken-1st
Hwt-Jeff Bakeris-5th
Super Hwt-Jim Kisner-2nd
Bottom row L-R: Brian McCracken, Steve Waddell, Brian Waddell, Craig Cervantes, Mike Seymour, John Bellig
Back row L-R: Asst. coach Paul Castro, Jim Kisner, Jeff Bakeris, Bob Picchiotti, Randy Washam, Head coach Franc Freeman.
