Salina High School - Trail Yearbook (Salina, KS)

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Champions Roy Mitchell, senior, guard-a letterman last year and an all-league center in football, was a capable re- serve. A smart, dependable player, he could be counted on to enter the game in a tight spot and turn in a competent performance. Mitch,' was another straight Aw student. Bill Quinley forward-a letterman two years ago, Bill was one of the most spectacular players in the league. He played his best ball in the two McPherson games, scoring 18 points in the second encounter. Bill was also mentioned on several all-star quintets because of his bril- liant shooting and passing. ,lack Purdy, senior, for- ward-a letterman last year and a football letterman, Jack was small but was a hard fighter. He did not see a lot of service this season, but gave his best when called up- on, being an excellent ball hustler. Jack also rated as a good student. Jim Surface, senior, guard-a B team graduate and a football letterman, ,lim saw service at both guard and center. He was one of the hardest work- ers on the squad using his height to good advantage. ,lim also was a high-ranking student and a good golfer. Bob Stevenson, junior, forward-the only underclass- man on the first squad, Bob divided his time between the AW and B squads. His accuracy at hitting the basket made him valuable on both 'squads and he should be one of the standouts on next year7s team. The 1937-38 squad was the best cage team Salina High has produced in a decade. They not only took the un- disputed C. K. L. Championship, but also made an excel- lent showing against several strong non-conference foes. Q , N

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Conference Bob Van Gundy, forward-a letterman last year and a football regular, Bob was one of the best ball hustlers in the league. Although not a high scorer, he played consistent ball all year and was one of the most valu- able men on the squad. Bob was also a straight MA student and a tennis letterman. Bob Woodward, senior, forward-a letterman last year, Bob was handicapped this year by an injured ankle which kept him out of football and hindered him through the earlier part of the basketball season. He turned in the best scoring effort of the season against Marysville, garnering 21 points. Bob was also an excellent student and a tennis letterman. Junior Hoisington, center-a letterman last year and an all-star end in football, Hoisy was a popular choice for all C.K. L. center. He was also an excellent student and a speedy sprinter in track. Roger Brice, senior, guard-a letterman last year at forward Schrag was shifted to guard this season and turned in a brilliant season. His arching long shots were largely responsible for the second victory over Abilene. Rog also pulled in more than his share of the rebounds and was a dead shot from the free-throw lane. ln addition he was a tennis letterman. Al Hargarve, senior, guard- a letterman last year and an all C. K. L. tackle in foot- ball, Al turned in a steady, consistent game. He was the hero of the Lawrence game, tossing in the game win- ning basket in the final seconds of play. Al was also one of the most dependable members on the track squad.

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The Basketball Season OR the first time in thirteen years Salina won the Central Kansas League Basketball Championship. In doing this the Maroon Mus- tangs won 14 games of an 18 game schedule. They started the season by losing a close game to Hutchinson, who won the Ark Valley title, and then started a six game winning streak that lasted until they met Herington. Ellsworth was the next and only other C.K.L. team to de- feat Salina. After the Ellsworth defeat, Salina went on taking Herington and Abilene. By virture of their victory over Abilene and McPherson's loss to Herington the Maroons won their first Championship since 1925. During the season Salina played all but one team of the Eastern Kansas League, defeating Lawrence, Manhattan, and Emporia and losing to Tope- ka in the season's final. The other non-league game, played with Lincoln the Mustangs won. Salina went to the Clay Center Regional and drew a bye in the first round. Their first game was with Marysville, who defeat- ed ,lunction Cityg Marysville placed fifth in the North Central Kansas League. The Mustangs defeated them 60-29 in the season's highest scor- ing game. Bob Woodward scored 21 points to lead the scoring. In the semi-finals. Salina was defeated by Beloit who won the N.C.K.L. title. THE SEASON'S RECORD al. Opp Hutchinson Chapman 244 13 Lawrence Lincoln 21 17 Manhattan Chapman 43 21 Emporia Lindsborg 26 16 Abilene McPherson 44. 25 Lindsborg Ellsworth 29 31 Ellsworth Herington 34 24 Herington Abilene 36 34 McPherson Topeka 21 26 SALINA 557 OPPONENTS 394