Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

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The team included (front row) Bob Crim, Tim Causey, Kelly Wechter, (back row) Chuck Phillips, and Wade Tater Luckman. Not pictured here are teammates Shawn Sinclair, Mike Layton, and Russ Schultz. Getting ready to pass is Bob Crim. Coquille hod no problem defeating the Bobcats at home, 66-63. cr Q Coquille beats old rivals Coquille's boys basketball team ended the season in fifth place in the Far West League with a record of 6 wins and 6 losses for a 50 percent season. Myrtle Point and Reedsport both went to state representing the Far West League. However, both teams suffered major losses to the Red Devils. Coquille's long-lasting rivalry with Myrtle Point got off to a bad start when the Bobcats slipped past Big Red in the first of the two games, played at Myrtle Point. When it came to the game at Coquille, Myrtle Point realized that the Devils were not going to let that happen again. Coquille took the game before a near sell-out crowd, 66 to 63. One of the most exciting games, without question, was when the Reedsport Braves paid a visit to Coquille. Big Red trailed behind the Braves until the last five minutes. At that point, senior Bob Crim made three quick baskets and junior Kelly Wechter then made a free-throw, tieing the game and giving the Devils a chance for victory. For the remaining time, the lead bounced between the two teams. With three seconds left on the clock, Wechter passed the ball down court to an all-alone Wade Tater” Luckman. As Luckman vaulted into the air and put the ball up from the side, the buzzer sounded. However, the basket was good and Coquille won the game 46 to 44. The jubilant crowd flooded the floor and surrounded the team. Reported senior Allen Gunther, I really did not think we could come back and win that one. I am glad we did. Page editor: Nathan Reed

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Wade Luckman (54) has no problem defending against his Gold Beach Panther opponent. Wade was the team's power man, ripping down the boards. Showing superb defensive skills is senior Shawn Sinclair (24). Shawn was known as Shamrock by his fellow players. With great form, Kelly Wechter makes a two-point lay-in. With shots like this, Kelly became one of the leading scorers for the team. Mike Layton (40) is just a little too short to make the shot. Mike was one of the team's tallest players at six feet even. Dribbling down court during the home game against Newport is Kelly Wechter (20). Kelly made the league's second team. 18

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Getting ready to pass the ball is senior Liz Gray (30). Liz had to sit out the last two games because of an injury to her hand. Springing over her opponent's hands is junior Teresa Capps (12). Teresa was a starter in most games. 20