Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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First Row: Tim Beam, Ray Frederick, Daryll Ellis, David Tuft. Second Row: Ricky Sims, Fred Hopper, Franklin Meeks, Steve Gardner, Larry Hopper. Third Row: Manager, Charles Sims, John Borders, Terry Hunt, Ronald Tyndle, Carl Howell, James Barkins, manager. John connects with his outside teammate. John scrambles for the ball

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Ronald Tyndle tries desperately to score. The Burns High Varsity Boys have ended one of their finest seasons by placing fourth in the Southwest Con- ference. The team was headed by outstanding athletes such as John Borders, Ronnie Tyndle, and Terry Hunt. Borders led the team in scoring with three hundred thirty-seven points. Ronnie Tyndle and Terry Hunt fol- lowed in scoring being second and third respectively. Borders also set the single season rebounding record of two hundred fifty. The previous high was two hundred forty-three. Ricky Sims set the single season assists re- cord with fifty. Coach Bill Powell put forth much time and effort to lead our boys in these victories. When asked his opinion on the season, he responded, ‘‘Only playing one senior, we’re real pleased with our record. It’s the best record we’ve had in the past four years. We also had a lot of outstanding help on the bench. We feel like since we are graduating only two people and with the fine J.V. season we had this year, we should be moving on up.”’ Burns Places Fourth in Conference t Ne | VW peg | John Borders shoots for two points. Terry Hunt jumps for a would-be rebound.

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Many trying hours of practice have been put forth by the BHS varsity boys to insure a winning season. Sacrificing afternoons for practice, which included exercises, free- throws, lay-ups and the execution of various plays, all this in preparation for the big games ahead. Each player anxiously awaits the season’s arrival and the tension and excitement of competitive sports. These spirited con- tests attracted many athletic supporters who cheered our team to numerous victories. The warm-up period often gave the fans a preview of the action in store. This proved to be true as our team was usually the first to score. Concentrating on a well-developed defense also contributed to an effective offense. This was the major factor in our team finishing 12-6 in conference play. Their overall record was 13-7, placing them fourth in Southwest Conference action. Advancing to the semifi- nal round of the playoffs by defeating Cherryville and R.S. Central, they were stopped by the eventual win- ners, the Crest Chargers. The 1974-75 Bulldogs should be one of the favorites in the Conference race. With a loss of only two seniors from this year’s team and the addition of some J.V. players, next year’s team’s outlook is the brightest ever. On behalf of the BLAZES staff, we congratulate this 1973-74 team for its’ fine performance, character, and sportsmanship. Our zone defense forced many outside jumpers. a) ‘ 5300 ™ Number 20 fights for the rebound. Let’s go, Bulldogs!!! mt Satan tesomeee Terry Hunt keeps the opponent from scoring.