Ben L Smith High School - Aquila Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Page 107 text:

Varsity Basketball Team, first row, I. to r.: Sterling Flowers Burley Spinks, Jeff Sprinkle, John Ben Evans, Jimmy Collins, Phil Meeler, Steve Garrett, Don Coble, Laymon Williamson. Eddie Nix, Coach Jack Chatham; second row: Eagles Whip Reynolds To Gain Playoff Berth Breaking into 4-A basketball is not easy for any team, but our Golden Eagles shined as they com¬ piled a 7-7 record in conference play. The Eagles recovered from a loss to Page to roll over Winston-Salem Parkland 75-53 for our first conference victory. Smith then knocked Salisbury out of a first place tie with a 71-61 victory on the home court. Facing the Grimsley Whirlies for the first time, the Golden Eagles came through with a 46-41 victory to put a damper on Grimsley ' s first-place standing. Smith fought its way to the quarter-finals of the Central 4-A Tournament with a victory over Winston-Salem Reynolds. The Golden Eagles proved to be a tough oppon¬ ent for any team in the conference as only one other team in addition to Page was able to conquer them twice. The going gets rough as Sterling Flowers and Eddie Nix struggle to get the ball against Grimsley. Hot outside shooting by Laymon Williamson chased Curry to the showers early. Laymon will be a mainstay for the ' Eagles for two years to come.

Page 106 text:

Smith Surprises Whirlies 46-41 In First Meeting A faked shot and attempted pass by Eddie Nix draws a foul from a Grimsley defender. Ball control was a key factor in that Eagle victory. Sterling Flowers drives through a maze of Grimsley cagers to get a tough basket. The Eagles had to cope with a tight Grimsley defense all evening. Phil Meeler attempts to tap in a missed shot, but the going is made difficult by West Forsyth foes. Steve Garrett comes up with nothing as he attempts to get a rebound in the season opener with Wilson.

Page 108 text:

Sterling Flowers leaps high over o Lexington defender to hit o nice fifteen-foot jumper. Flowers Mokes All-Conference Cage Team SMITH OPPONENT 47 61 Wilson 60 39 S. Mecklenburg 78 62 Curry 48 57 Lexington 43 58 Lexington 54 48 Curry 42 65 Page 72 53 Parkland 71 61 Salisbury 47 54 N. Forsyth 46 41 Grimsley 45 58 E. Forsyth 50 58 Page 50 62 Salisbury 55 50 W. Forsyth 70 56 N. Forsyth 71 39 Parkland 73 47 W. Forsyth 38 49 Grimsley 41 56 E. Forsyth 66 54 Reynolds 63 66 Page Good foul shooting is an asset to ony team. Phil Meeler seldom misses his free throws os he demonstrates ogainst Wilson. 92