Los Angeles Baptist High School - Scroll Yearbook (North Hills, CA)

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Fillmore . . . Chaminade Pomcma . . . llllllljpsy.;,,;, iiill iiiiliii- 61-43 54-50 65-82 56-P5 Belt-Jeff , Ontario . . Valley , , Srelijren mill .65-51 .53-59 , 4-4-5.4 .60- 7 m-Si 1. Greg Adl ins scores over Western defender. 2. Coach Ralston views Intense game. 3. Kyle Mattner call for the ball. 4. Steve Bleier scores two more. 68 VARSITY BASKETBALL Compliments of Gene Gablehouse, Pres. of Cresent Mold Engineering

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varsity — a year fo remember Baptist Knights ' basketball squad had a competitive season. With three returning varsity lettermen in, Greg Adkins, Steve Bleier, and Jeff John- son, Coach Ralston blended Paul Mar- riott, Dave Smith, Ken Williams, and Kyle Mattner into an exciting team. The other members of the Baptist varsity were Kent Keating, Ken Kleln- felter, Jim Harmeling, and Ron Sisler, who all gave their best when given the chance. Co-captains Steve Bleier and Paul Marriott led the scoring for the Knights. Paul Marriott averaged 1 1 points per game and was selected first team All League. Steve Bleier, who led the Baptist team in free-throw per- centage, was selected to the All Tour- nament Team in the Fillmore Holiday Tournament, as well as being a sec- ond team All Olympic League selec- tion. Center, Greg Adkins, had an out- standing year and along with Jim Har- meling made the Knights a league favorite for next season. Adkins, who pulled down 11 rebounds per game, showed his scoring abilities with a 28 point performance in a Baptist victory over Western. Greg was a first team All League choice. The seniors all had a big year, each contributing to key team victories throughout the season. Compliments of Gene Gablehoue, Pres. of Crescent Mold Engineering VARSITY BASKETBALL 67

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lumpin i.v. s The Junior Varsity team began the season with only five returning play- ers. The veterans compensated for the lack of quickness and provided stronger rebounding. Tom Carter and Tim Kuenn were the team ' s top rebounders. Bart Moran proved to be an excellent all- round player at the other forward posi- tion. Starting guards Kim Herrington and Doug Malousis were true sharp- shooters and were efficient in moving the ball down the court. Reserves Dave Phillips, Jon Harms and Scott Ardavanis all performed well when called upon. The emphasis of the J.V. team was working together to form one smooth running unit instead of trying to pro- duce one or two outstanding stars. Concluding the season with a 14-8 record verified the competative spirit of the Junior Varsity team and prom- ises a bright future for this group of athletes. 1. Tom Carter wins the jumpball. 2. Kuenn and Harms fight for rebound. 3. Scott Ardavanis drives past Western player. 4. Doug Malousis goes for the lay-up. Top Row: C. Gonther, B. Moran, J. Allen, T. Car ter. Coach Neville, S. Ratzlaff, Coach Jennings, T. Kuenn, J. Harms, C. Eells, T. Fisher, M Osborne. Bottom Row: D. Malousis, S. Arda vanis, D. Phillips, K. Herrington, L. Mattner, M Gorden. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 69