Alvo Eagle High School - Eagle Yearbook (Eagle, NE)

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lt's anyone's ball when that first jump is made The last minute 1et's go gives the players an added boost. 4 Varsity Scoreboard A-E Opponent 49 Elmwood 62 53 Palmyra 62 59 Pawnee City 106 58 Murdock 52 53 Avoca 5l 50 Mead 48 63 Norris 70 64 Waverly 52 72 Nehawka 62 67 Central 87 Long legged Mike May and Bob Nohovec have the edge over their opponent.

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Jack Weichel, captain for the game, shakes hands with his opponent. Jack Weichel tries for a basket as his opponent attempts to stop the play. 46 It takes two to tangle as Mike May finds out, while trying to get theball. Tournaments Filled The Season Schedule Wilh Fun And Thrills lThe Alvo-Eagle Golden Eagles met the Elmwood Pirates at Beatrice in the opening round of the Class B Mudecas Tournament. After battling to a half-time tie of 27-27 the Eagles fell behind and the Pirates won 52-47. The Mustang Basketball Tournament was again held at Elmwood. ln the first round the Eagles hopes soared as they beat Malcolm 76-52. In the second round they were beaten by the Avoca Cardinals 61-48. The third place play-off was between Elmwood and Alvo- Eagle. The Pirates received the trophy for their 66-56 victory. The Class D District 5 Basketball Tournament opened at Garland High School's new gym on February 22, The first game brought a victory for the Eagles as they triumphed over Garland 56-5l. The second round of the District Tourney was probably the most disappointing as it ended the season for the Eagles. The Elmwood Pirates downed the Eagles 48-41.