Columbine High School - Rebelations Yearbook (Littleton, CO)

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Falls on baskeiballers at . e 5 Q 'N S fc, , as 13-53-45 N np, Dan Mnrphj: screeches to A halt to assist lerry Usborne fur two. move, 15977 Junior Varsity Basketball Team. Junior varsity players proved themselves a vital part ofthe '77 team. Daily they practiced to better their skills: sprints, drills, and exercises were routine. Their loyalty and ability played a major role in the tea1n's success. Ender the coaching of Mr. Sanders, experiences they have encountered this season will surely lead them to a successful season next year. The Rebels have proved themselves prepared and anxious to lead their teani to victory. Dan Murphy and Jerry Usbnrne stretch for the rebound. 195

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ln his second year as head coach of CHS, Joe Rillos put together a team with high potential and experience. Season of disappoinimeni unsuccessful season. The team was led in scoring by Senior Co-captain , , On th r drivf is S inior Tom Osborn -. Bob Smith. Bob showed exceptional L L L 5 Showing streaks of excellence, the Rebels put pressure on powerful teams including Wheat Ridge and Arvada Westg however, a lack of consistency from game to game and quarter to quarter was a major factor in an , C 22 X g W rf- on ff - an ,f .. .4 Above, Bob Smith takes advantage of a one and one situation. CHS OPP 83 Heritage 70 58 Arvada West 84 52 Poudre 57 56 Jefferson 74 56 Pomona 65 91 Green Mountain 65 51 Bear Creek 80 56 lefferson Bl 56 Pomona 66 46 Arvada 54 74 Alameda 44 38 Evergreen 45 58 Bear Creek 74 65 Lakewood 59 73 Golden 51 54 Arvada West 62 75 Green Mountain 88 55 Wheat Ridge 73 BO Golden 75 68 Bear Creek 81 leadership to a highly experienced team with six returning lettermen. The varsity basketball team came short of its pre-season expectations finishing ninth in league with a 3-8 record. 2 3 t n t I l 76-77 Varsity Basketball team, BOTTOM ROW: M. lsaac, manager: J. Motsinger, B. Nyberg, I. Osborne, B. Mart, T. Hammond. TOP ROW: Coach Sanders, V. Miles, S. VanDeren, B. Smith, G. Allen, T. Osborne, C. Merten, Coach Rillos.

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Qophs gain needed experience As the 1977 basketball season came to a close, Coach Bob Warwick was very impressed with the playing of the team. Hustle and determination, qualities essential to the success of any Right, Teamwork leads to an easy layu widen the lead. p to Below, Rebels anxiously await the result of attempted basket. team, were displayed throughout the year. With competent coaching and daily practice, these Rebels had improved their techniques. The boys gave everything they had in every game even when the chips were down. The aim of improvement and preparation for varsity basketball was achieved. These players will provide a sound nucleus for the future of Columbine basketball. who wants it Q A .,. .de 1977 Sophomore Basketball Term