Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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experience Grows The varsity boys' basketball team didn't win as many games as it wanted to, but the determination and potential were there. The two win record did not show the many close games and the fact that it beat Burlington, the eventual State Champion. Although we had a poor record, we always gave the crowd an exciting game, said junior Chad Oakley. The most exciting game of all was the second time the Knights played Burlington. Tempers had been flaring throughout the game and finally erupted at the sound of the last buzzer, which found the Knights on the short end of a 61 -59 score. The stands and benches cleared, but no one was hurt. Ju- nior John Duax said, Things got a little out of hand, but it was over very quick. The cagers gained the valuable experience needed to keep the program going. First year head coach Hank Murray hoped for a better record next year with the many returning players. The Knights opened tourna- ment play with a first-round 73-65 “Although our record didn’t show it, we showed definite im- provement, and are looking forward to next year’s season.” Chris Tofanelli loss to Bettendorf. Junior Paul Klein said, The season was very frustrating and long, but hopefully we will improve and dominate next Senior John Tondeski skys for two over a North Wildcot. Against Burlington, junior Paul Klein brings the ball down hoping to find an open teommote AHS Varsity Boys Basketball OPP 53 Central 56 59 Wahlert 74 57 St Pius X 79 59 Clinton 81 69 Burlington 63 65 Muscotine 80 48 West 67 64 Bettendorf 92 42 North 58 58 North Scott 51 59 Pleasant Valley 63 49 Alleman 58 57 Clinton 85 54 Central 63 59 Burlington 61 72 Muscatine 58 61 West 77 55 Bettendorf 66 46 North 50 56 North Scott 58 65 Bettendorf 73 Record: 2-19 varsity boys' basketboll 141

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Using his personal touch, senior Jim Kopatich contributes to the Knights' scoring attack, against North. varsity boys' basketball Varsity Boys' Basketball. Front Row: TJ. Lonergan, Pat Pechous, Manager Jeff McCloskey, Joe McCaughey, Sean Pottratz Second Row: J.m Kopatich, Tom Schmtker, John Tondeski, Cedrick Rashall, Jim Cose. Third Row: Assistant Coach Kevin Oliger, John Duax, John Wahl, John Evans, Chris Tofanelli, Mike Schlichting, Paul Klein, Head Coach Hank Murray. Bock Row: Henry Jacobsen, John Gluba, Jim Laures, Dan Solis, Dan White

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the cutting Edge Hoping to get a kiss from the cheerleaders, is sophomore Pot Burnett. The cheerleaders pounded on the mats, the parents yelled en- couragement, and coaches Mr. “I had so much fun and learned a lot. The team will be much more im- proved next year.” Andy Blunck Jim Brainerd and Mr. Les Jonas gave directions. And, a lot of instructions were given to the ju- nior varsity wrestling team. Be- cause there was not a freshman team, the freshmen wrestlers were moved up to the junior varsity lev- el. The junior varsity team was young and inexperienced, but showed great potential for the fu- ture. Younger wrestlers gained some extremely valuable exper- ience and will definitely show im- provement in the future, said coach Jim Brainerd. The junior varsity team wrestled before the varsity at every meet and only individual scores were kept. It traveled to one tourna- ment with the varsity, which was the Western Dubuque Bobcat Invi- tational. Freshman Kevin Paulson placed fifth, and sophomore Pat Burnett and senior Dale Klein both placed sixth in their respective weight divisions. Sophomore Pat Burnett said, The season was a lot of fun, and next year's team will be even better. The experience of this year will definitely show in next year's performance. 142 junior varsity wrestling Senior Don Gillum psyches himself up for a grueling wrestling practice. Dan wrestled at the heavyweight level Getting ready for the referee to blow his whistle to start wrestling is sophomore Bob Barton.