Brookfield Central High School - Legend Yearbook (Brookfield, WI)

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CENTRAI. CAQERS Show BEST Econd iN TEN YEARS W S. Continued from page 64 all-time leading scorer with 535 points and fifth all-time rebounder with 341 boards. The third stalwart of the team, Bob Mir- enda, was second in rebounds with 86 and second in steals with 35, while providing strong defense and reliable play in the clutch. He also received an honorable men- tion ln the All-Conference vote. Woody, Donn, and Bob were also honored by their own teammates. Woody was voted MVP, and Donn and Bob were voted co-cap- tains. Although these three players were the core of the team, it must not be forgotten that no matter how good they are, basket- ball is above all a team sport, requiring equal input from all five players on the floor. As the old cliche goes, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Next year's team also looks like a viable contender for State competition, with six 1980-1981 Boys' Varsity Basketball Waukesha Memorial Lost Brookfield East Won Hartland Arrowhead Won Menomonee Falls East Lost Germantown Won Wisconsin Lutheran Won Marquette Lost Brown Deer Won Cedarburg Won returning lettermen and the cream from the JV squad that won the Braveland Confer- ence title, Coach Graf comments, We'll have a couple positions taken care of next year, Kieth Manego will be coming back and Craig Jorgensen and Todd Blatnick who both played a lot during the second half of the season are also returning. Next year's team will lose the services of senior starter Scott Hussinger, and senior reserves Todd Ripple and Chris Craggs. Three promising replacements are juniors Don Pagach and Paul Klees, and sophomore Jim Bathy, who played on the JV Team this year. Grafton Losf Port Washington Wan Nicole! Wgn Homestead Wan Hamilton Won Menomonee Falls North Won Kenosha Bradford Won Brookfield East Log! Hartland Arrowhead Wgn WlAA Fleglonal - Brookfield East Won WIAA Regional Final - Wauwatosa East Won WIAA Sectional - New Berlin Eisenhower Lost 80-1981 Junior Varsity Basketball -- ltrontt H Jim Bathy, Kerry Harrison. lmiddlej Mike lurphy, Greg Ripple, Kurt Kellog, Joe Strohbusc , od Anderson, Misho Gruber. ltopt Coach bm Pepple, Shawn Linnel, Doug Plank, John Quast, Manager Chris Ringenoldus. l 60-1981 Varsity Basketball - Urontt Manager Flick Krause, Don Pagach, Kieth Manego, l oach Pepple. lseated, centert Coach Graf. l3rdt Woody Manego, Bob Mirenda, Scott Hus- nger, Todd Flipple. l4tht Paul Klees, Todd Blatnick, Donn,Nelson, Craig Jorgensen. ltop of lackboardt Chris Craggs. l Basketball f 67

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l l l Ginls GAiN CoNfideNcE As SEASON Roqnesses Beginning the season with a close ts to Braveland Conference power- luse Brookfield East, the Brookfield entral Girls' Basketball Team dedi- ted themselves to playing their best in unusually tough conference. Against ookfield East, the point spread was a ere one point in favor of East at the lf, but as the game progressed ookfield East's experience prevailed d they pulled the game out of the Ech of the struggling Lancers. Things ked up after that game though, and entral won their second contest. Overall, the team played well against teams, losing only four games 'oughout the season while winning elve. Seniors Carol Busche, Lorie wis, and Dacia Weerts provided spirit ' the team, which consisted primarily underclassmen. Senior Carol Busche s choosen as a member of the All- nference team and Lorie Lewis was ked to be All-Conference Honorable ntion. Though they finished their season with a 12-4 record, some of the players were not entirely satisfied with the team's performance. Three losses early in the season served to dampen the Lancers spirit, as well as the losses to Brookfield East. Senior Carol Bushce comments, l thought that we had more potential, we were a bit upset that we didn't beat Brookfield East. Next year's team should be very good because they have good size and excellent athletes. Probably the highlight of the season came during the game against Hartland Arrowhead. Although the Lancers lost by three points, they did manage to hold the Hartland team to one overtime, when they were expected to fall easily at the hands of such a dominant team. With three starters returning next year, the promise for an excellent team is quite apparent. Junior Melissa Bandy comments, We should have a good team next year because we are only los- ing three seniors. up Going up for a lay-up, Melissa Bandy shows fine form, while teammate Lorie Lewis closes in for the rebound. f2y Evading her Kenosha Bradford opponent, Carol Busche reaches for a loose ball. t3l With little over a minute to go, senior player Lorie Lewis jumps for two points and a victory over her opponent. ,. ..., 4 :,- if lti T T ,.., 1 ..',.. Q .,.,, ,-,tg ggi-izi igi'ii.3f1,i3:i ..,. . ..,,,., P- ,..,.,,.,... 'L1' .fil-i- : i :l'. 1 Girls' Basketball I 69