Litchfield High School - Wickiup Yearbook (Litchfield Park, AZ)

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First picture: Defensive quintet prepare for rebound. Second pictures Tolleson shows tough resistance. as Owls scramble for ball. Freshman Wls Learn Fundamentals A small but determined freshman basketball squad finished the 1952-53 season with four wins and six losses. As Captain for the season, the lfreshmen elected Tom Cole bert, a player with a future in basketball. VVhen this ear's freshman team ran onto the Court at the be finninf of the seae Y E E son, they were a completely unorganized groupg but under the watchful eye of Coach Komadina, the baby Owls Left to right, stfmding: Colbert, Moodv, Galindo, Coach Ko- madina, Robinson, Romero, Hilton, Kneeling: Pratt, Manley, A Forty A1 Fort, Oliver' Glazer' of basketball so that they will learned the basic fundamentals be able to Contribute much to successful teams in the future. FRESHMAN SCORES Owls Opp. 31 Buckeye .....,......,,......., 27 28 Riverside Elementary 34 22 Peoria Elementary .. 21 18 Scottsdale .............,.... 273 32 Tolleson ........ ,...,.., 1 7 Tolleson ..,.,,................ 16 31 Peoria Elementary .. 28 22 Phoenix Indians .....,.. 13 25 26 Fowler Elementary .. 30 10 Buckeye .,..............,..,,, 19 an V . 2,35 .

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Esquivel, Wood, Hanson, Johns, Reynolds, Solis, McMillan, Jarnagin, Coach Komadina. Wins Sportsmanship Trophy But in the third quarter the Monarchs came back strong and out-scored the Owls 62-49. The Owl cagers then swamped their opponents-the Peoria Panthers-by a score of 57-35. The improving Owls next played the state champions, the Scottsdale Beavers, who were behind all the way till the last two minutes when the Owls staggered again and lost another close game-41-48. The Owl Cagers walloped their next oppon- ents-the rival Tolleson VVolverines-60-3 7-who earlier in the season had defeated the Owls by a slim margin. The Owls then went on to win six of their last 8 games to come out ahead in the win column for their 1952-53 season. As the basketball season came to a close, each of the boys carried with him, the pride of receiving one of the highest honors that any team could desire. The undying spirit to fight and to win through clean action and fair play, brought the Varsity Bask- etball Team the coveted VVest Central District Sportsmanship Award. Upon receiving this trophy at the VVest Central District Tournament, Coach Komadina proudly real- ized that he had successfully implanted in his players, the value of good sportsmanship. Richard Esquivel, Walter Reynolds, David Johns, Pug VVood, and David Solis formed the first team with Al Galindo, Manuel Jimenez, and Jack Hanson substitut- ing frequently. They were ably assisted by Bob lVlclVIillan and Leon Jarnagin. The chosen captain of the squad was forward, Richard Esquivel.

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Uwlets Place In Title Awards The Litchfield Owlets hanged out a total of 16 wins to -l- losses during the regular haskethall season, to enter the district tournament. 'lihey ranked With Scottsdale and Carver, as favored to Win. VVith fast action of outstanding bagged Scottsdale to meet Carver in .1 hard-fought struggle, Litchfield co hut still took second honors. play, the Owlets the finals. After nceded the game, Leon -larnagin, Who was district captain, and Ray Sheppard proved their exceptional ability hy each re- ceiving the honor of making the All-District first string. VVith such a team, Litchfield High can look for- ward to a Winning squad in 195-l. Barnett leaps for ball as Colyel awaits action. 1 1 JN. scoiuas Owls Opp. Owls Opp Parker ..,..... 28 42 St. John's .....,. ,,,,. 5 7 49 Scottsdale ......, ....., 3 9 33 Peoria ,.,,...... ,,,.. 5 5 25 Tolleson ,..... ...... 3 3 30 Ajo .......,..,,.,,,.,,,,... ,,,,,. 2 34 51 Buckeye ...,...., ...... 5 8 32 Phoenix Indians ,,,,... 52 41 Wickenburg ....... ..,,.. 4 2 30 Buckeye .,,,...........i ,.,,. A 12 33 Carver ........... 51 55 Wickenburg' ..,,.., ..... 6 S3 18 Gila Bend ,.,,.,, ..,,,. 5 0 27 Gila Bend ..,,,,,, ...,. 5 0 -35 Peoria ..,..,.... ...... 4 7 .33 Wickenburg ....,.. ..... 5 3 232 Scottsdale ,.,.. 43 35 Scottsdale ..,,.. t,,.. 4 II 42 Tolleson ,,,...,..,,,...,... ...,,...,. .,,.,,,,..,, 5 4 42 Carver .,,,,,.,.... ,.i,, 51 G3 lfrtmz left to right: Coach Komadina, Truman, Colyer, Palmer, Calkins, Faulkner, B. Barnett, Sheppald Myers, J. Barnett, Ludlow.