Indian River High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Frankford, DE)

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I V BASKETB LL The girls lunior Varsity Basketball Team was coached by Wanda Coleman. Although the girls' record was not fantastic, they returned each night to correct their mistakes and improve their ability to play basketball. The girls were interested in basketball as well as sportsmanship, conduct, and had a great urge to improve. Starting the season as a guard and ending as a forward, Katrina Deloach improved greatly in both shooting and rebounding. Lynette lohnson, a guard, gained the confidence needed to participate in sports and became one of the starting five. Named the most improved player on this year's l.V. team was Vernetha Holden. Cora White, always full of enthusiasm, with her height proved an asset to the team. Duane Warrington had the spirit to win. Both Cindy Davidson and Esther Carroll were eager players and were always willing to improve. Freespirited Ernestine Cooper was always ready to learn more basketball. A very aggressive player, Nanita Slade was especially good on defense, The most aggressive player on the team Wescenia Hayes, who was also very good on defense. No team is complete without managers. Denise Belmont, Delessa Derrickson, and Lesa Doughty did an excellent job for the team. Min wa, W M 7 ,I 355115 llrli' 1 5 r xgitlai 'ggi N 5-I 'tk , H , S E J'

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VARSITY BASKETB LL Starting guard, Mike Truitt, was hampered this year by an ankle injury, which kept him benched for almost a month. Upon returning Mike added extra scoring punch and an all - out effort on the court. Gary Mitchell, another starting guard, had a season's high of 38 points in one game. His main asset to the team was that of leading fast breaks and helping other players score with his fine passing. Starting forward, Wesley Townsend, is Indian River's all time scoring leader. He is the top scorer in the Henlopen Conference and is among the top three scorers in the state. Leading rebounder, Vada larmon, has also become one of the best centers in the conference. Coming in the last half of the season, Floyd Griffin became one of the top rebounders and adds extra inside scoring. Back-up guard, Bryan Marshall was a good shooter and ball handler who was a valuable replacement. Steve Wootten, back-up center and occasional starter, added much depth to the inside and also kept the starters on their toes. Reserve guard and occasional starter, Wayne Handy, was a fine outside shooter and a good ball handler. Playing for his first year William Daisey, was another back-up center. He was a real asset to the team with his aggressive defense and strong rebounding. Nate Purnell, also a back-up center gave added strength inside. George Empty and Ronnie Dickerson, both reserve forwards, had good hustle and are good all-around players. Brian Andrews, a backup guard, was a hard worker and a good hustler. This year's team was coached by David Cook. They completed the season with a 12-5 record. i ,W ,,.,,, kkgk VVKVV K K AF . ..... ..... ..... ... mosaics f E. rt, X A V, at i I .,. vw. A . ,V W vw A 5' 'myar.... f'4 'f--a-w.,m1. H55 ........ K x