Portage High School - Legend Yearbook (Portage, IN)

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Surrounded by Vikes, sophomore Bob Smart awaits the rebound, hoping to grab the ball before his Valparaiso opponent can. The JV Indians had a low season mark of 6-15, in spite of long hours of practice. Racing down the court, Ray Dooley, soph., hopes to avoid interference from the opponent. Basketball requires concentration, speed, and the ability to think quickly in a difficult situation. JUNIOR VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM — Front Row: John Gerometta, Scott Riley, Mike Baker, John Hill. Row 2: Dave Dillard, Jerry Savel, Tim Hyde. JV Basketball JV Wrestling 85

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J.V. roundballers end season on 6-15 note Getting off to a slow start, the junior varsity basketball team eventually ended their season, 6-15. Junior Kelly Campbell led the Indians in scoring with 165 points. Following close behind, juniors Ray Dooley and Bob Hurst each tallied 162 points. Eleven games passed before the cagers could get a glimpse of victory. Then the roundballers romped on Hobart, beating them 55-30. The following night, Hammond Noll defeated PHS 33-41, but the Indians bounced right back and beat LaPorte by a wide 61-39 margin. Griffith slipped past the cagers toward the end of the season and won 38-36. The J.V. team then went on to win its next two games easily. Winding up the long season, the roundballers succeeded in beating Crown Point by a convincing score of 56-48. Due to the structure of the wrestling team, the junior varsity did not compete as a team. Wrestlers attended meets with the varsity and competed whenever possible. With a leap into the air. Bob Hurst soph., attempts to tip the ball and gain possession of it. The roundballers were not able to defeat the Vikings in the contest, and fell to them, 35-38. Keeping control of the ball, sophomore Terry Scott steers away from his opponent, hoping to sink a basket before the Viking can steal the ball. The cagers lost to Valparaiso by a slim 35-38 edge. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM — Front Row: Bill Johnson, Kelly Campbell, Ray Dooley, Larry Justice, Tom Schmitt. Row 2: Bob Hurst, Greg Gerometta, Bob Smart, Mitch Gass, Steve Parker. PHS OPP 28 Elkhart Memorial 52 36 Highland 43 38 Calumet 40 31 M.C. Rogers 56 34 Merrillville 60 52 Knox 55 32 Penn 42 35 Valparaiso 38 36 LaPorte 60 41 M.C. Elston 46 - 28 Andrean 39 55 Hobart 30 33 Hammond Noll 41 61 LaPorte 39 48 Chesterton 44 36 Griffith 3» 62 East Gary 52 47 Valpar aiso 37 39 Merrillville 50 47 Lake Central 54 56 Crown Point 43 84 JV Basketball JV Wrestling

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Senior Sheryl Cook displays the winning style as she performed it in regionals. Cook captured first for her performance, after practicing daily to perfect her timing, grace, and overall style. Senior Gayle Froman does her routine on the uneven bars during practice. Froman fractured her wrist in regional competition as she performed her routine in floor exercise. PHS W Griffith w Lowell LaPorte w Highland Elkhart Central w Valparaiso Hobart w Indianapolis- Howe Merrillville w So. Bend Adams w Chesterton w Chesterton All- Around w Jimtown River Forest L Munster w Merrillville Portage Invitational — 1st Duneland Conference — 1st Sectionals — 1st Regionals — 2nd Injuries affect outcome of gymnastics season Although various injuries occurred throughout the year, the gymnastics team seized a 10-1 seasonal mark. During the regular season, the Tribe easily defeated most of their opponents. They fell only to Munster, which had an extremely strong team, according to Coach Beverly Reynolds. Senior Gayle Froman suffered a fractured wrist in regional competition, thus disqualifying her from further action. However, the other team members continued to display the grace and skill familiar to PHS gymnastics fans. At regionals, senior Sheryl Cook captured a first on the uneven bars. Karen Kusmierz, sr., took second on the balance beam and senior Toni Yudt grabbed a second on the vault. The optional team clutched an honorable second at the contest after being overtaken by Munster. Cook competed at state and brought PHS first place honors for her performance on the unevens. 86 Girls ' Gymnastics