Wingfield High School - Rameur Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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.ov B-team center, David Sitton, tips to Power. ,wings B-Team Captures City Championship By suffering only two losses to Jackson Murrah and jackson Central during the sea- son, Wingfie1d's B-team finished in first place, winning the city title. The games were filled with many thrill-packed moments as the students boosted the team. Teamwork and sportsmanship were the key to winning each of the games. Because of the strength exhibited by this year's squad, more talent was sure to be given to next year's varsity team. ,,., , r t tisssr aii..a,.. iiii i .,W..n-----'7 fff Q fr t s s 5,1-lbjwggwwwst f ' ,1-i --VV Q ,'., N t fp ,.., . 4 t. Varsity talks over situation during time-out. Nobody likes me!!

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Falcons take Third in South Big Eight Tournament After losing by a heart-breaking 1-point to Central three days be- fore, Wingfield had every reason to go to the South Big Eight Tournament at Laurel a let-down team . But this was not so as the thirteenth seeded Falcons knocked off the fourth seeded Natchez Rebels 76-58 in the first round. Following this upset, the spectacular Falcons surely made themselves the Cinderella team of the tournament by whipping powerful Pascagoula 58-44 in the quarter finals. After a narrow loss to eventual Big Eight champ Gulfport, the unerring Falcons coasted to a 61-53 win over second seeded Ficayune to take third place in the South Big Eight. Spirit, hustle, and amazing shooting percentage from the floor was the key to Wingfield's success. Pacing the Falcon attack were Wayne and Paul Husband and Larry Magee. Also showing outstanding ability were little Steve Rives and rebounder Merrill Tidwell. Named to the All Big Eight team were Larry Magee and Wayne Husband, while Paul Husband was selected to the Honorable Mention squad. ,tt 2' . :VM . Larry shows All Big Eight form . ..,. . t ,,.,,.a L: ... :ig -,,-,- 5 sf. - That brother of mine missed the ball! Wayne Husband shoves one through against Central

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- ' H - -we T Y '-M-ai nn.. r - Top row-Harold Sellers, Buddy Fowler, Carlton Driskel, Joe jones, Gary Edmonson, Wayne Lyles, Paul Husband, Mike Higdon. Second row-Gary Martin, Lester Cook, Ernie Beasley, jimmy Stegall, johnny Holmes, Wayne Husband. Third mu'-Robert johnson, Peanut Sherman, Bubba Stricklin, Gary Thrash, Donnie Smith, Jim McHann, Louis Luby. Fozzrlb row-Billy Holden, Billy Williams Benny Roberts, Bo Janos, Billy Fowler, Larry Magee, Steve Rives, Mickey Parker not pictured. Diamond Men Equipped With it p y Much Experience Boasting five lettermen from other jackson schools and two American Legion standouts, the baseball team came through the season with much success. The team participated in the District Six competition and state competition. By beginning practice in early March, the players were well-prepared for the stiff competition ahead through strenuous prac- tice sessions conducted by Coach Berry. He was assisted by Coach Echols, who managed the B-team. Baseball, no doubt, rapidly became a recog- nized sport at Wingfield. E' 'I Strickland scoops up a grounder. Coach Berry directs team. First baseman Lester Cook stretches for the out. '09