1983

Team Picture:
Back Row: Brian Leutz, Bob Nelson, Mike Roberts, Jeff Hughes, Ken Justin, Doug Warner, Randy Rosted, Mike Weisgerber,
Middle Row: Coach Neil McGhee, Dave Dickinson, Shawn Ruppert, Bob Raven, Pete Johnson, Jeff Fulmerhouser, Todd Hyde, Coach Earl Parsons
Front Row: Bryan Rebh, Tom Kanouse, Manager Steve Kanouse, Chris Roberts, Ron Gardner, Scott Tofel, Mike Vokes

Neil McGhee took over the reigns of the Pine River Program in 1983 and won 4 games in his first season, all at home. The Bucks dropped their first game by a single point, but went on to win three of their next five games. Pine River won its homecoming game 7-6 in thrilling fashion with a 66 yard run by quarterback Bob Raven and a extra point by Ken Justin. The game remained 7-0 until Marion scored late in the game. The Eagles went for two points and the lead, but their quarterback was sacked by Peter Johnson. The Bucks finished the season with a good felling beating Mason County Central 28-7.