Governors Academy - Milestone Yearbook (Byfield, MA)

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FROSH BASKETBALL 4-rf 1 FIRST ROW: McElroy, C.: Giampa: Gemmerp Kapelson: Woodcockg Levin: SECOND ROW: Coach Moonvesg Maidig Benson: Baker: D.3 Chase V C rc wall, Pingreep THIRD ROW: Stephan: Bosch, K.: Little: Leas. J.: Ross. Appropriate words with which to describe the 1972-73 fresh- man basketball squad do not automatically come to mind. The club hustled and mantained spirit in its defeats while attempting to enjoy the season. The trials and terrors created by several close losses, and some distant ones, did nothing to detract from the dedicated efforts of players on the court. Mr. Moonves' expe- rienced instruction and exemplary attitude will give rise to a greater degree of success in the future, and were indeed in evi- dence during the season's wins, most specifically the convincing display of teamwork and obedience to instruction in the defeat of Pike. John Giampa and Wheeler Gemmer were the high scorers while Doug Baker and Chris McElroy held up the boards. Flashy Brad Levin often operated the offense against confusing zones. man to man presses and other discouraging tactics with com- parative ease. The bench provided support whether playing or not, showing promise to be helpful in coming years. Players and fans can appreciate the season for its undeniably stiff competition, excitement and the fact that for most it was their first indoctrination into organized basketball. The season was, in essence. an unforgettable experience. IOS Shore Brooks School St. Johns Prep Belmont Hill Shore Middlesex St. Johns Prep Pike School Browne 81 Nichols Brooks School GDA 24 7 15 30 24 28 12 44 21 32 OPP 18 32 92 47 35 93 59 39 54 41

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JV BASKETBALL FIRST ROW: Palmer, E., Cross, Jones, N.: Johnson, N., SECOND ROW: Coach Baldwin, Hoglander: Spence, O'Donnellg Williams, B.: Upsong Rich- ards: Shapiro, Leighton tmgrjg Shaheen and Plante Cmgr.D: missing. Noble 84 Greenough Groton Belmont Hill Rivers School St. Marks School Middlesex School Brooks School Milton Academy St. Pauls School Browne 81 Nichols Tabor Academy Roxbury Latin GDA 42 48 58 47 53 67 34 50 38 44 OPP. 53 27 66 61 48 48 49 69 58 62 Cfo rfeitl The Junior Varsity basketball season was worthwhile in terms of experience gained and a special lesson in adaptation. The team's record was 3-3 before Nelson Johnson departed for the varsity with his 21.8 ppg average, 2-4 after. Other members, however, learned to operate with smoothness de- spite the loss of such an integral part. Learning a system which they would polish and refine after attaining Varsity sta- tus. Mr. Baldwin's superb coaching and leadership indeed pulled the team through several close wins and allowed them to survive each loss with some additional wisdom. Jim Pramberg's arrival was marked by added scoring and rebounding strength to complement the abilities of leading rebounder Bernis Williams, an expert practicioner ofthe art of intimidation. Colin Cross, Nat Jones and Steve Shapiro, along with sophomores Jim O'DonneIl, Bruce Hoglander and Ed Palmer improved steadily throughout practice sessions as did remaining members, and saw increased action as the season progressed. Next year's Varsity candidates are looking forward eagerly to gatorade priveleges while determined to make significant improvements in both abilities and statistics.

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JV WRESTLING The J.V. Wrestling squad made up for their inexperi- ence this year by a great desire to learn the science of wrestling. Since no records are kept of the team's scores in dual meets there is no way of telling if they had a winning dual meet season, but if winning is measured in the gaining of experience and having a good time this year's squad was euqal to that. The season each year is finished with a tournament. which was held this season at G.D.A. Although the team had no champions they finished in a strong third place behind Exeter and Tabor. There was no excep- tional outstanding wrestler, they all wrestled well and gained the experience necessary so that next year they will be able to fight for Varsity spots and help the Varsity to another successful season. Lowell High School Belmont Hill School Phillips Andover Mt. l-lermon School Brooks School Phillips Exeter Milton Academy Tabor Academy Lower Class, Meet GDA 9 9 26 16 27 12 12 15 I' OPP 35 6 26 33 6 44 24 27 lst ROW: Albert, Bennett, Laub, Rudow, Sze, Narva. 2nd ROW: White, B,, Dunfey, Swenson, Kennedy, Draper, Nearis, Clark. BACK ROW McConnell, Pendleton, Clayman, Entekhabi, Chase, Patton.