Catholic Central High School - Spires Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Bottom row: L. Timm Coach Don ennon J. ray, . Allen. op row: J. Flickin er, . Canlin, . Szurowicz, R. Erhardt. Coach Don Lennon, J. Neuhaus, R. Erhardt, R. Szarowicz T M .1 Lf , . cCormick, L. Timm, M. Conlin, P. Sowle, M. A J. Parents, J. Flick' inger, J. Gray, M. Erhardt lmgr.i. The Cougar cagemen met many difticulties but provided numerous thrills in each of their games. One of the problems was that of height. The team averaged 51 ll - - - 9 which is extremely short In modern basketba many extra hours trying to develop new Techniques and speed to offset the height disadvantage. The great variety of offensive and defensive styles used in the games made each contest interesting. This variety was devised and directed b th k'll ' y e s i ed Varsity Coach-Don Lennon. With their tremendous FF e ort to bring victories to Catholic Central, the players displayed a spirit which winning schools might have lacked. All the players saw action, but the team ll. The players practiced was led by: K. Gilbo lall cityi, D. Erhardt, J. Gray, M. Allen, and T. McCormick. 101 VAR C...45 ..32 lien, SCORES OF SIT ..38... Y BASKET .Musk. C. .South . .Christian ,. 42 .... Holland . . 52 .... Union .. 30 ..,. Central 53 ..., Ottawa 28 .... Creston 45 .... South . . 56 .... Union .. .. 31 .... Christian . . 40 .... Musk. C. . . 45 .... Central . . . 40 .... Ottawa . . 56 .... Creston Q Y K 1 if , BALL C, CQ'

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R E S E R V E S J Height, a necessity in basket- ball these days, gave a new- look to the Cougar Reserves this past season. Added to this welcomed advantage was the burning desire to improve. This they accomplished, for the iun- ior Cougar squad tallied eight victories. Even in the seven losses the Reserve team battled ' superbly. Coach Joe Godleski took particular notice of the alertness of his players. All of Catholic's fans hope these young Cougar cagemen will put the Varsity teams on top in coming seasons. A. Champion, E. Morrissey, J. Schmitz, T. Piskun, and J. Kirkwood led the team, with the other players contributing greatly. FRESHME N lil lst row, left to right: E. Morrissey, W. Cook T. Barber, B. Spielmaker. 2nd row, left to right: A. Champion, J Schmitz, J. Kirkwood, T. Blozinski, J. Godlesk lcoachl. ln the future, Catholic Central fans may witness a l th' eng :er win column, as was proven by the fine play of our Freshmen sharpshooters this year iso ww, :eff to fight. r. Fiifkingef, R. under the excellent guidance of coach Jules Sommers. The team had Stellini, T. Norkus, D. Schattner, R. Urbanski, E. Wagner. 2nd, row: P. Maltby, J. Roush imgnl. R. Bracatto, H. Miller, P. Rinkivich, P. Tietema B. Navigate, J. Sommer lcoachl. height which was unusual for Catholic Central teams in recent years. Possessing great speed as well as an excellent shooting eye, the young Cougars tied for second place as they annexed seven wins against four losses. The five boys seeing most of the action were: P. Rinkevich at center, T. Flick- enger, and B. Navigato at guards, and H. Miller and P. Tietema at forwards.