Marysville Union High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Marysville, CA)

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Varsity basketball games were played indifferent surroundings this season, as MHS basketball fans gathered in the Lesta H. Joubert Student Center instead of the Yuba College gym to watch the Marysville High School Indian basketball team take on its opponents. Dedication of the Student Center took place at the first home basketball game. against the Roseville Tigers. MHS's only victory came on this night in an exciting 66-65 overtime game. At season's end, MHS lost a close and aisappaiatiaa game to the visiting Del Oro Eagles. Being the Homecoming game, the last game of the basketball season, and the final game for the seniors, the varsity squad gave all that they had. The score see-sawed back and forth throughout the game until the buzzer went off with the scoreboard showing another loss for MHS, 54-55. Leading the Marysville High School varsity squad was All-league Raymond Harris who was voted this honor unanimously by Sierra Foothill coaches. Sophomores Harris and Jay Anderson were brought up to play on the varsity team to gain experience and to add depth to the team. Even though the varsity players possessed height, shooting ability, and aggressiveness, the team could not put it all together. At season's end, Coach Ken Griffin stated that he was proud of the team for never giving up and for continuing to work hard throughout the season. l . After driving determinately through the key for a tough layup, Joe Palacio springs into the air while reaching back to put the basketball in the basket against the Del Oro Eagles. 2. Putting up a shot from right under the basket, Raymond Harris goes up for two points, against a Sutter defender as teammates Reggie Allgood, Alex Pia, and .lay Anderson look on. 3. Getting tied up in the air with two Roseville Tiger players, sophomore Jay Anderson holds tightly on to the basketball while trying to gain control for a jump ball. 4. Receiving an elbow to the chest from a Del Oro player, Jay Anderson fights unsuccessfully forthe offensive rebound. 5. During half-time of the Roseville-Marysville game , the Lesta Joubert Student Center is dedicated and SA president Lon Hatamiya presents red roses to Miss Lesta Joubert. . at QQ varsity basketball Ain. 4. FRONT ROW: C. Spears, C. Lumsden, L. Hatamiya, V. Kingsbury, R Algood. SECOND ROW: J. Palacio, C. Taylor, R. Glasgow, R. Harris J. Anderson, Coach K. Griffin

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43-1 H. -J J .. i A w L A 4. l .J 'Q M V T Q QW, ,hgg K V 4' - lui .'f.. 1 M.. X FRONT ROW: G. Cena, G. Horsely, C. Pineo, K. Myers, R. Purdy, T. Conway, D. Hauser, J. Barrie, K. Ward, B. Matthews, B. Mains, R. Simmons, B. Taylor. SECOND ROW: M. Ransom, B. Wiget, M. Palmquist, M. Simpson, D. Thorton, G. Stoner, M. Barrett, J. Pierce, B. Davis, M. Moore, C. Bird. THIRD ROW: M. Wahl, J. Huckins, M. Messick, J, Link, D, Daniels, T. Wooten, J. Shippen, F. Starmer, C. Haile, R. Wise, K. Chambers, B. Burnshire, A. Garcia. FOURTH ROW: Coach Pappas, M. Hess, D. Pillsbury, P. Sommervold, M. Jurna, E. Middleton, M. Wyman, J. Faust, S. Ashburn, D. Ferguson, S. Centerwall, S. Houser, L. Young, D. Carnahan, K. Myers, J. Youngman M54 E P: V In NM, 'ms 'H .wwf .. Q' Starting out the season with sixty-three players, Coach Alex Pappas had a tough iob ahead of him. Due to the size of the team, Mr. Pappas did not have much time to work with all of the players together as a team. Having a balanced team, an offense and defense that were equally good helped keep the spirit of the team high. Determination and a big desire to win were the main factors in keeping the freshman team together and working hard. Winning the last three games of the season was highlighted by a 6-0 win over Lindhurst, giving the freshman football team a 3-2-l league record. After losing the first two games of the season, the freshman football team started rolling and tied the next two games of the season. Coach Pappas named top offensive players as Gary Cena, Mike Simpson, Jerry Youngman, Brian Davis, Bobby Wiget, Todd Wooten, and Steve Centerwall. Outstanding defensive players were Mark Ransom, Ed Middleton, John Faust, Billy Mains, Russell Wise, and Glen Horsely. Coach Pappas began the season with sixty-three players and ended with fifty- nine players. He remarked that it was really unusual to have only four people quit the team and that this showed the determination the freshman team possessed. l. Holding up the sign that was found taped to their locker room door at Lindhurst, Bill Witzke, Lee Roloff, Dean Wooten, and Stanley Rucker savor their 28-O victory over arch rival Lindhurst. 2. Before the game against Yuba City, Coach Alex Pappas has a last minute pep talk with his team members. 3. Under the careful scrutiny of an official, Gary Cena receives good protection from the offensive line while fading back for a pass. 4. In the middle of a group of Lindhurst defenders, tailback Bill Witzke leaps high into the air for the reception. freshman tballll M9 H

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