Callaway High School - Lesprit Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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d 0. Suspended in mid-air. Herman Veal out- stretches Canton in the tipoff. The eternal jump. Will Herman Veal ever come down with the rebound? »r Z. C ' v . With football season over, basket- ball moved over to fill the now empty top sport ' s spot. Callaway had high expectations for this boys basketball team. No one could deny the fact that the Chargers had the makings of a good team. The team offense proved deadly thanks to the shots of players like sophomore Eddie Archie. At the beginning of the season, veteran players, namely Chris Johnson, took Eddie under their wing and developed his already outstanding talent. As the season progressed, Marvin White and Eddie Archie Hail to Callaway! A raised armed opponent pays his respects to Donnie Newsome. became the teams best at free throws. Besides strong shooting, the passing of Chris Johnson proved to be an invaluable team as- set. Coach Ray even remarked on how well the team worked together. Their attack consisted of five indi- viduals working as one toward a common goal. The Charger defense could be summed up in one word, aggression. The two big men, Mar- vin White and Herman Veal, often got in foul trouble due to their zeal for rebounds. With all this com- bined, the Chargers headed into a productive season. man to man Boys Basketball 85

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After the shot. Brenda Woodard looks on to see another swish. One often found it a good idea to look back in the past. It helped one to appreciate the present. This proved especially true of girls bas- ketball. Ten years ago, it was un- heard of for girls to play basketball — not today. Girls basketball has quickly become a major sport even on the high school level. Coach Gorden had a tough time on the courts after losing a majority of starters to graduation. He did look forward to Faye Clerk coming back after a broken leg. Faye, a senior forward, became a crux on the team. Coach Gorden had help from two promising juniors. Vernessa Williams and Shirley Williams (no relationship), held down a guard and the center spots respectively. Having a tough opening schedule was hard for the girls. Poise and composition entered into the pic- ture. After the first nine games the girls regrouped. With 14 games left, the girl ' s worked hard to im- prove the season record. Their un- dying determination drove them toward some important victories before the season ended. Bringing up the ball. Linda Mayberry waits for the rest of the offense to set up. Girls Basketball 87