Borah High School - Safari Yearbook (Boise, ID)

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Senior forward Bill Asbuiy 1443 attempts a pass during the Nampa game. Lloyd Neher C427 puts up a shot ln an 81-60 victory over Mountain Home. The traditional basketball image of the Borah Lions changed drasti- cally in the 1972-73 season. Com- peting for the conference champi- onship, the Lions featured one of the best fast-break combinations in the state, together with strong rebounding. In winning thirteen of their first sixteen games on the season, the Lions averaged over 64 points a game despite being stalled by several opponents. Junior Steve Conner led the cagers in scoring with over sixteen points a game, while senior Tim Magnuson aver- aged thirteen on the year. In several contests during the year, the team's overall depth was very evident. Conner, Magnuson, Terry Hutt, Bill Asbury, Randy Lee, and Ernie Thompson were backed up by some very valuable reserves. Seniors Tim Olson and Gary Burtch, along with juniors Lloyd Neher and llo Aman, pro- vided valuable assistance to the starting team. They helped to round out one of the best teams ever seen at the school. Tim Olson C203 and Tim Magnuson C545 battle for a rebound as Bill Asbury C443 looks on.

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VARSITY BASKETBALL SEASON RECORD BORAH OPPONENTS BAKER MOUNTAIN HOME HIGHLAND SKYLINE POCATELLO IDAHO FALLS BAKER MERIDIAN CALDWELL BOISE CAPITAL NAMPA CALDWELL BOISE MINICO Center Randy Lee C343 battles a Mountain Home player for a rebound In early season actlon Llon cagers V16 for top spot 111 conference battle VARSITY BASKETBALL FRONT Steve Conner BIII Asbury Dave Hansen Rlch Kaufman Curtis Hams Ernre Thompson BACK Manager Steve Wynn Lloyd Neher Gary Burtch Tum Magnuson Coach Van Ocker Randy Lee Ilo Aman Tum Olson Manager Gary Whlte I 77 57 81 60 51 54 72 63 56 53 55 46 58 41 96 60 68 44 62 ' 70 56 53 48 MOUNTAIN HOME 49 76 52 34 24 ' ' ' . I I

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ln the last tense minutes of a close game with the Nampa Bulldogs the crowd and the Lion bench display dlflerent emotions as Bill Asbury 1443 dnves With six juniors playing on the var- sity, at the stan ot the season, Coach Tony Binders' jayvees were expected to have a rough season. However, by combining overall quickness and superb outside shoot- ing, the juniors compiled a 19-4 record, the second best in the Boise Valley. Led in scoring by Andy Downey and Dave Gabrielson, the Lions roared to victories over Twin Falls, Capital, and the Wendell, Payette, and Homedale varsities. Mark Blea- zard provided clutch performances in many ofthe junior's victories. In a Mid-February tournament held in the Borah gym, the Lions finished second, with victories over Caldwell and Ontario. Thanks to Mrs. Helen Ca lhefs tor the formal basketball pictures.