Burke High School - Burke Book Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Female Cagers Finish, State Runner-up In the 1976-77 season, the Burke Girls' Basketball Team achieved their greatest heighth in a three year history. Battling through the regular season to a near perfect record of 15-2, the women cagers breezed through Districts and became finalists in the first Girls' State Basketball Trounament since 1924. The Bulldogs were lead by two All-Staters in Linda McCrea and Janet Smith. Linda, who provided most of Burkes' offensive punch, was named for the third time to the All-State list and was chosen honorary captain of the All-State team. Junior Janet Smith, a power in rebounding and scoring, was named to the All-State second team. In addition to these honors, both girls received All-Metro status. Though most of the offensive thrust was provided by McCrea and Smith, Coach Karen Peterson's basketball machine featured other outstanding players. Senior Julie Raber assisted Smith with inside strength in rebounding, while Junior Kim Wholers, who received All-Metro Honorable Mention, quarterbacked the team. Senior Laura Lowe provided an off-setting offensive punch to keep the heat off of McCrea. Coach Peterson used her talented bench frequently and a number of players turned in key performances during the season. These players include, Deb Schroeder, Andrea Raber, and Judy Phillips. The season was characterized by several important games. The women cagers captured the Metro Holiday Tournament Championship by downing Central 42-38 in the finals. The roundballers remained undefeated until mid-February when they dropped two consecutive games to Lincoln Northeast and Central, by 6 points and 1 point, respectfully. The women then went on to capture the Metro Championship by defeating Marian 45-43. The Bulldogs next challenge came in District Play where they breezed past Tech and Millard, and gained a trip to State. The first trip to the State Tournament in 53 years was the highlight of the season. The women cagers gained a chance at the state title by defeating Bellevue 32-19 in the first round and Central 46-37 in the semi-finals. The Bulldogs then battled No. 1 ranked Lincoln East in the title. game. The Burke cagers fell short of the mark, losing 51-47, in perhaps the most exciting game of the tournament. The 1976-77 Girls' Varsity Basketball Team. Row 1 lleft to rightj Julie Raber, Debbie Schroeder, Lori Zangerle, Carol Radda, Janet Smith, and Coach Karen Peterson. Row 2 lleft to rightj Marti Bresel, Kim Wohlers, Andrea Raber, Judy Phillips, Laura Lowe, and Linda McCrea. '1h..,,.

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