Charleston Catholic High School - Shamrock Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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' 1 f , If x 'if Vince Scales CATHOLIC TOPS DUPONT 79-56 The Fighting Irish chalked up their first victory of the season at the Panther gym 79-56. Four of the Irish starters hit double figures. RIVAL ST. .IOE'S EDGES CATHOLIC 72-67 C.C.H.S. traveled to Huntington only to lose in a close game to St. Joe Irish 72-67. Captain Paul Barna racked up 35 points for the local Irish. CATHOLIC DEFEATS ELKHERD 75-65 Irish got by Elkherd 75-65 on the latter's home court. Barna was high with 21, followed by Vince Scales with I4. CATHOLIC TROUNCES MONTGOMERY 94-70 Homestanding Irish won their third game of the year 94 to 70 against a taller Greyhound team. Foul shots played an important part in this game, asfour of the Irish starters hit in double figures. NITRO SQUEEZES BY CATHOLIC 73-72 The Wildcats caught fire in the last quarterto overcome a big Irish lead and win 73-72. Scales had 23, Barna 20 for the Irish. CATHOLIC ROMPS OVER SISSONVILLE 84-65 In a wide open battle on the Indians' home floor, the McDademen downed Sissonville 84-65. Some good foul shoot- ing by Kenny Williams aided the victory. SOUTH CHARLESTON HANDS CATHOLIC 85-62 DEFEAT A fast improving Black Eagle team conquered the Irish Forward 84-62. Barna and Williams led the Irish attack. Burke goes upfor tip as Scales Barna is surrounded by Black Barna Vwrait 5 for rebound as and Williams wait expectantly Eagles as he waits to receive Ken Wlulams tos 5 9 5 aone for the ban a pass. hander at the basket.

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'Win Williams takes to the air in opening seconds of Catholic vs. Nitro game. CATHOLIC ROCKS ELKHERD 93-43 C.C.H.S. trounced Elkview 93-43. Irish substitutes playedarraajor part in the vic- tory. BLACK EAGLES RALLY TO DEFEAT CATHOLIC 87-62 Irish had a hot first quarter, but were Cooled off and lost 87-62, CATHOLIC DOWNS WASHINGTON DISTRICT 71-68 Irish downed the Tigers inatight game at the losers' gym. Scales, Williams, and Burke led the Irish, CATHOLIC NIPS ST. .IOE'S 73-69 Playing without Captain Paul Bai-na, Catholic defeated tournament favorites 73- 69 in a Sunday afternoon thriller. A big third quarter decided the contest. NITRO TROMPS CATHOLIC IN FINALE 78-56 In the closing game, v i r u s crippled Irish bowed to Wildcats 78-56. Smolder was outstanding even in defeat.