Blair High School - Tattler Yearbook (Blair, NE)

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“S o f t xec ut tmfesiea cve f?-4 mein Junior Tom Sorensen, trailed by two opponents and teammate Wayne Konfrst, races down the court for a fast break. Once again the junior varsity boys basketball team came through the season with an impressive record of II wins and 4 losses. Three junior varsity players, Rob Warren, Maris Deklavs and Kent Ogle, saw a lot of varsity action and all received letters. Junior varsity coach Ralph Glock put the season into words, stating, A measure of the team’s success was reflected in their ability to win the last three regular season games. During the year, events happened that allowed different individuals to contribute to the team’s success. I was pleased with the way team members responded.” The junior varsity was led by Maris Deklavs with an average of 15.5 points per game and Rob Warren with 10.8 points per game. The rebounding department was led by Maris Deklavs with 14.8 rebounds per game. Sophomore Bob Truhlsen hooks a pass to a teammate Brad Lippincott. a sophomore, looks for an open man while trying to put the ball in play, during action at Platteview. 21

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Seevem, Petentovi, Otte Cetui d qtccuC Mark Otte (44) Mike Smith (10) and Dave Dibben show Blair’s concentration and Rob Warren proves a valuable sixth man by penetrating extreme effort on coming up with every loose ball on the court. defense and shooting a lay up. 20

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( Co xc we teat Blair’s varsity girls basketball team got off to a quick start by beating a tough Fremont team and then winning their own holiday tournament. But they didn’t quite have enough in the end to win the close ones. Blair ended the season with an 8-11 record, being beaten by a traditionally tough Omaha Mercy team in the district semifinals. Injury and illness may have played a big part in the season as many of the starters were out for games. This gave some of the younger members of the team the experience and background for next year — as a result nine girls lettered in basketball. Blair was led by junior Karen Walker in both rebounding and scoring with 8.7 rebounds per game and 13.8 points. Karen was chosen all-conference, all-area, all-state honorable mention and most valuable player. Senior Lori Vogt followed in total points while being limited to play because of a knee injury. She shot an outstanding 47 percent from the field and 68 percent from the free throw line. Lori was chosen all-conference honorable mention and all-area honorable mention. Sophomore Angie Bennett, who throughout the season became more and more impressive in her playing skills, was voted most improved player. Lori Vogt grabs the ball at a home basketball game. Y1 Merri Clements prepares to shoot the ball over their opponents and score.