Benjamin N Cardozo High School - Nexus Yearbook (Bayside, NY)

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1970 BASKETBALL SEASON BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Cardozo Opponent 91 Richmond 67 63 Columbus 74 62 Far Rockaway 47 51 Van Buren 75 57 Jamaica 74 61 Bowne 59 55 Bayside 51 59 Jackson 65 68 Francis Lewis 44 46 Van Buren 55 21 Forest Hills 47 53 Jamaica 70 72 Bowne 75 50 Bayside 63 83 Flushing 55 53 Lane 69 84 Francis Lewis 76

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Operating under a severe height disadvantage to their opponents, the Judges compiled a 6-8 won-lost record, fin- ishing fourth in their division. This factor plus the lack of experience of the majority of the team forced the coach, Al Matican to employ a tight defense and a quick offensive attack. The season started off slowly as the team lost its two first games. These two were an indication of the type of season it was to be for Cardozo — one where teamwork and a balanced offensive and defensive attack were not always present simultaneously. Henry Nixon and Willie Davis, the only two regulars to return from last year, led the team both offensively and de- fensively. Nixon produced a 16.9 point average for the season, and Davis who quarterbacked the team was the high man in assists. However this combination in the backcourt was not always productive, so Jimmie Bryan switched off team quarterback, with Nixon moving to a forward position. After adjusting to his position at center, 01- lie Savage turned in consistent performances off the boards, although offensively he did not produce much. As for the balance of the team, point production, rebounding and clutch shooting were rarely apparent. The major difficulty encountered by the team was not the lack of experience or lack of talent. It was the lack of consistency, both on offense and defense. When the offense had trouble getting started, the defense was tight. How- ever, when the offense got rolling, the defense would collapse, and vice-versa. These inconsistencies forced the team into committing too many turnover, which the opposition capitalized on and forced the Judges into playing catch up ball. With much of the team returning next year, the Judges should make their presence felt in PSAL competition. However, the big men will have to be found so that the height difference will not be so great. Thus, the competition will be equalized at least on that level. BASKETBALL TEAM: (Clockwise) Winston Ellis (32), Mike Barnofsky, Greg Herdemian, Henry Nixon, Coach A. Matican, OIlie Savage, Phil Hoke, Jim Bryan, Mike Ragin, Keith Thorton, Willie Davis.