Benicia High School - Panther Yearbook (Benicia, CA)

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.U. Benicia l-ligh School's Junior Varsity had a record comparable to the Varsity dura ing the l949 season. Losing only to Dixon in a season including five games, this year's junior squad proved to be very effective. During the J. V,'s season, scores were low, but action was fast and tough, David Johnson claimed the honors as high-point man, being responsible for twenty-five of the team's season total of sixty-five. A strong lineup of twenty-eight men brought added attention and importance to our Junior Varsity squad. The team worked efficiently under the lights at two night games, in addition to participation in the regularly scheduled afternoon games, These night games in Benicia brought to the public more than ever the importance and ad- vantage of having a strong light-weight team. ln the junior squad, many potential varsity men acquire the necessary skill and experience needed in a successful varsity team. Several members of this year's Junior Varsity squad are expected to supple- ment next year's varsity team. ,Seann Hnmlwl Benicia . . . 7 Franklin . O Benicia . 7 Armijo - . O Benicia . 26 Rio Vista . . l3 Benicia . 25 Vacaville b O Benicia O Dixon . . l3

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'K s F K. -'im WBSSOHI VBYSWY C0-CBDYHUW ' Jim Gregory, Most Valuable Piave Phil Goettel Head Coach qe0lgiZigg:f'Egai'::SBe 'afd C0 f'9B Gary Dunn Vars ty Co capta n .Snaanu Hamm Benicia San Ramon Benicia Livermore Benicia Marin Catholic Benicia Armiio Benicia Rio Vista Benicia Vacaville Benicia St V ncent s Benicia San Rafael Mil tary Academy 6 The defending champions of the S. C. A. L. title returned to strengthen their hold during the i949 season. Although they received a two-way tie with Vacaville, this year's Benicia High Varsity had an excellent record of seven wins to one defeat. Our varsity squad was competent and effective on the field, exemplifying the merits of teamwork and co-operation. From time to time the team suffered from the loss of injured players, who met overenthusiastic opponents, but the varsity remained strong and capable throughout the season. After the final game the team selected the player they considered the most valuable Jim Gregory. .lim Wesson and Gary Dunn were chosen as honorary co-captains for the season. Backed by several Iettermen returning next year, the Panther Varsity will strive for the l95O S. C. A. L. championship.

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46' alL A TEAM A strong varsity squad of sixteen men brought home an S. C, A. l., Basketball Championship to Benicia High this Year, the first since l926. Sparked by the brilliant play of Chet Carr the A Team finished a hard sea- son victoriously, playing league and practice games, and Darticipating in two invitational basketball tourna- ments. High-point man for the season, with 558 points was Chet Carr, following his was Mickey O'Connor with 276 points and Duncan Coleman with 226 Coached by Mr. Phil Goettel, the Benicia quintet, with many valuable players returning in l95l, are eager to defend their S, C. A. L. title next year. D TEAM Eleven mighty midgets brought Benicia l-ligh's D Team a record of seven wins and six defeats during a thirteen-game schedule. These play- ers, coached by Mr. Bernard Corrigan, practiced at the Dalton Manor Gym during their Se3SOn. Anthony Tholmer is to be com- mended for his exceptional playing, he was high-point man, finishing with l2S points. Buddy Sherwood followed, with 48 points. From the results of this year's play- ing, high hopes are placed on the little men for an outstanding season in l9'5l. Row l, lett to rignt J Earp F Benton. Row 2: V Sanz, G. Dunn, E. Ellis, G. Clark, R. Pearce, M. O'Connor. Row 3. Coach Goettel, E. Curry, T Sorensen, D. Galbreath, J. Reeves, B. Smothers, D. Hama ro, C Carr, D. Coleman. Row l, left to right J Van Huron, M. Coaklex R House B Sewer Row 2: Coach Corrigan, B. Sherwood R lfcitisscr, H lEa :'s D Cath . I r-... . -. ML'-C.