Connor High School - Archives Yearbook (Hebron, KY)

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(1) Tom Cole waiting for the count. (2) Coach Badida instructing Stan Martin from the side. (3) Kevin McNabb in control. (4) Andy Kordenbrock escaping from his opponent. (5) Coach Smith, Coach Badida, and Andy Kordenbrock discussing the match. Nine Ccufiars Gc Gown State The Conner Wrestling team placed ninth in the K.H.S.A.A. Tourna- ment. Thiear nine of our team members went downstate to participate in the contest: David Carlson, Jeff Lawrence, Stan Martin, Troy Cole, Tony lones, Kevin McNabb, Andy Kordenbrock, Daren Harris and Kerry Dey. Of these nine wrestlers Stan Martin placed 2nd, Troy Cole and Jeff Lawrence both took 4th, and Tony Jones placed 6th. The Wrestlers above went down state this year. Four of the nine that went placed: Stan Martin, 2nd; Troy Cole, 4th; Jeff Lawrence, 4th, Tony Jones, 6th. All nine pictured above: (left to right) TOP: David Carlson, 98 lb.; Jeff Lawrence, 105 lb.; Stan Martin, 112 lb.; Troy Cole, 126 lb.; Tony Jones. 138 lb.; Kevin McNabb, 155 lb.; Andy Kordenbrock, 167 lb.; Daren Harris, 185 lb.; Kerry Dey, Heavy Weight. Wrestling— 95

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A year t© Remember The 1981-82 Cougars stepped on the hardwood for the first time November 30th against Pendelton County. The Cougars took command and won the contest, 68-62. After defeating Pendelton County, the Cougars traveled to St Henry to play the Crusaders This was to be another hard task for the sluggish Cougars, but they would prevail once more The Cougars gained an impressive victory over South Dearborn before they would receive their first setback of the young seasoiV The loss came against Campbell County but only before the Cougars compiled a string of five victories The victorious moments came against Scott High, Dixie Heights. Walton Verona, Highlands, and Scott High The winning streak was to be high-lighted by an outstanding perfor- mance over No 1 ranked Highlands After losing to Covington Catholic the Cougars traveled across the county to play the arch-rivalist Rebels Like all rivalry encounters this game was to be nothing less than a nail biting experience The match would not be decided until Brian Akers hit a twenty-foot jumper at the buzzer in overtime to give the Cougars a 50-48 victory. The winning Cougars would then play Holmes High School and win 40-10. After defeating Holmes, the Conner squad traveled to Lloyd Memorial High School to play Dixie Heights in the Lloyd Invitational Tournament. The Cougars downed the Colonels of Dixie Heights, 50-43. The Cougars' next opponent would be Lloyd Memorial The stakes for this game were to be very high - a trip to the regional Tournament held at Conner High School. As the painted-face, screaming, cheering sections looked on the Cougars, the game went into overtime, but it would take one extra period to decide the winner. As tension flew through the air, the Cougars relaxed on the outside, and scored 6 points to defeat the juggernauts of Lloyd Memorial The Cougars would then battle with the Bulldogs of Holmes High School in the opening round of the Region Tournament The Cougars had few problems against Holmes whom they defeated 90-73. The Cougars would then step on the floor against Scott High School in the 2nd round of the Tournament, a team which they defeated. 57-48. This victory would send the tremendous Cougar Club against the Highlands Bluebirds for the Championship of the ninth Region and a sweet berth to the state Tournament in Lexington. The Cougars playing in the biggest game ever, before a capacity crowd of over 4,000 rooters, experienced the agony of defeat in very exhausting heat for only the 10th time in 29 outings