West Seattle High School - Kimtah Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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BLUE and GOLD fmki Zllirnt Gram Ifleuakethall j k LTHOUGH 'the '27 basketball team didn't win many Q1 games, it finished a very successful season, inasmuch as it A 'Q gave experience to several underclassmen, 5 The team this year lacked experience, having only three former lettermen, two of whom graduated after three games had been played. The rest of the team made up for this deficiency in fight and willingness to learn, The Juniors who displayed these qualities to the best advantage were Jerry Knott, Bill Gourlay and Bill Kirk. With only experience and a Championship Sophomore Team behind them they took their places with the veterans. Bill Kirk didn't get going until well on in the season, but his sensa- tional long shots and close checking made him an excellent guard. Swen Swenson and John Fuller, who played forward, formed a floor combination hard to beat. Fuller's shooting and Swenson's floorwork stood out. Jim Bruton was a good, consistent basketball player. His most valuable asset was his cool-headedness under the most trying con- ditions. Jimmy was a made-over guard. Fred Brandt was a fast and aggressive checker and a worry to any forward. Tilmand Sandvick and Harry Peterson, substitutes, were on the job all the time, giving their best when needed. The team did its best work towards the last of the season and, with three lettermen back and a host of second team men back, West Seattle should give a good account of itself next year. Nljggjv,

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Jf5?+'Her+BLUE 92191 G01-D WW S+ Svernnh Gram Zllnntlmll ,gg 5 . , HE INDIAN Second Team's greatest Work was the devel- oping of the championship first team, by giving them good opposition. They took the knocks and made the ' ' first team step for their positions. They also gave a good account of themselves in competitions with other schools, Winning most of their games. With this year's experience behind them, they should become valuable material for next year. Some of the outstanding men with good chances for positions next year are Kirk, Goulet, Hascall, Northrup and Forrester. -'N-'I:88jN'-

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iyrfaiii BLUE andGOLD g gg g JERRY KNOTT played both forward and guard with equal success. He has a fighting spirit and a willing- ness to learn: qualities that make zu coach's life easier. HARRY PETERSON, guard, started as a substitute, but soon made a regular berth by consistent playing. His spirit will be missed next year, SUMNER GOURLAY. center, whose con- sistent and accurate shooting made him the scoring ace of the team. He is deadly within fifteen feet of the basket, and developed into a guard's nightmare. BILL KIRK, guard, didn't get his stride until the season was well under way. When he did, you cc-uldn't get him off the first squad. His long shots from center furnished many a thril- ler, JIMMY BRUTON, forward, was always there in a pinch. His cool head and good floor work made him a valu- able man. Jim was a made-over guard but he did his stuff in fine style. 903W