Connor High School - Archives Yearbook (Hebron, KY)

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 Experience And Depth” I If I could describe this team in just two words.” stated Coach Warfield. I would say experience and depth. We have three returning starters back this year, includ- ing our leading scorers, and I am expecting big things from those boys.” The three players he is speaking of are Brad Warfield. Jeff McNeil, and Robbie Taylor. All three averaged in double figures in 1982-83 and continued to do so in the 1983-84 season by scoring 20 or more points in every game. When asked which teams could prove competitive. Coach Warfield replied. Dixie, Newport Catholic, and Simon Kenton have a lot of talent while Walton-Verona could prove to be inactive.” The 1983-84 season record was 14-12. Coach Warfield feels, however, that you can’t judge a team by a win and loss record. You have to take in consideration the closeness of the scores and the type of teams they play. The Cougars played one of the toughtest schedules in Northern Kentucky. At mid-season after the Newport Catholic game. Coach War- field was asked how he felt about the team record at that point and he replied, Our record so far isn’t the best, but I guarantee we are just as good as any 7-0 team in the state. From here on out we’re going to be tough competition!” Coach Warfield was indeed correct in that statement. The Cougars defeated all their opponents from that time on with the exception of Boone County; the Rebels turned out to be the downfall of the Cougars in the District Tournament held February 29 at Lloyd Memorial High School. I. Coach Warfield and members of the basketball team observe the game from the sideline. 2. Making a foul shot due to a personal foul is Jeff McNeil. 3. Conner Basketball players use their expertise blocking ability on a Scott player. 4. Recovering the ball for the Cougars is Brad Warfield. Boys Basketball Sports B$9

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 ‘BCIT OPP. CSHS ‘Gailatm Co. 43 53 ‘Grant Co. 85 68 Gallatin Co. 38 73 Tate Creek 75 63 Laurel Co. 83 68 Cov. Cath. 48 54 Lloyd 54 69 Simon Kenton 61 69 Grant Co. 79 67 Famous Recipe Tournament ‘Ashland 50 47 Newport 67 63 Dixie 67 63 Campbell Co. 65 57 Highlands 80 61 Nev-. Cath. 61 59 Scott 39 41 Walton 59 70 Holmes 67 95 Boone Co. 68 56 Dixie 57 75 Simon Kenton 67 80 Cov. Cath. 63 73 Boone Co. 55 79 Lloyd 59 65 Grand Co. 54 67 ‘District Tournament ‘Boone Co. 73 57 Kneeling: (I to r) John Napier, Robbie Taylor, Mike McDaniel . Chris Jone . 2nd row: Junior Varsity Coach Mike Blevins. Randy Huff, Jeff Monday. Robbie Utz. Jeff Young. John Jones. Joe Bomonte. Coach Bill Warfield. 3rd row: Jeff McNeil. Mark Thomas. Troy Bates. Mark Smith. Greg Dickman. Brian Munsie. Brad Warfield. ------------------------- - I. Hustling down the floor is Mark Smith. 2. Robbie Taylor shoots for two at the Conner Vs. Covington Catholic game. 88 HBoys Basketball Sports

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Second Half Around For the Junior Varsity Basketball team, the second part of the season was their better half with a standing of 10-2 while their record at the beginning stood at 3-9. The Cougars did a complete turn-around in the later part of the season bringing the final record to 13-11. Coach Blevins ex- pressed his feelings when he was asked what brought about the dramatic change, I'm extremely proud of how they worked. In the beginning of the season people had their doubts about us having a winning season, but through hard work-outs we turned our record around. It really takes some team effort to pull through like that!” The three top leading scorers in the 1983-84 season were Chris Jones. Brian Munsie. and Robbie Utz. Also to be commend- ed for outstanding performances on the court are Randy Huff and Jeff Monday. The J.V. Basketball team’s toughest competition in the 1983- 84 season was Newport Catholic. While Boone County was the downfall of the Varsity team, the J.V. team managed to defeat the Rebels twice. When Coach Blevins was asked how he pre- dicted the Junior Varsity players would do as the Varsity team he replied, If they keep working and improving, they ought to do well!” I. Robbie Taylor fights for a rebound against a Covington Catholic player. 1. Managers. Kelly Bates and Robbie Adams, observe the players in action during the scrimage game. 3. Attempting a block against a Covington Catholic player is Jeff Young. 4. In a Varsity Vs. Junior Varsity team scrimage Greg Dickman and Mark Smith jump for the ball. 90 HRoys Basketball Sports