Dixon High School - Dixonian Yearbook (Dixon, IL)

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Above: The ball slips from the grip of Jim Drew, but Andy Evett Is there to recover it. Left: Jim Love stands amongst the trees (Photos compli- ments of Dixon Evening Telegraph Photographers) Future Looks Brighter Even though the varsity and soph- omore teams had losing records this year, the future looks bright. The Du- kelets showed strong shooting and rebounding. Many of their games were decided in the fourth quarter. Coached by Randy Walcott, the sophomores posted a 6-16 record. This year's freshman team makes the future look even brighter, (team picture on page 28) The freshman showed good team work and fun- damental skills which resulted in a 21-2 record two loses to Sterling). They were coached by Tom Ber- wanger and Larry Kerley. Fronf: Jim McCoy. Matt Morrissey. Clint Tabor. Jeff Martin. Pat Weitzel. Manager Kevin Grossman. Back: Coach Walcott. Brad Hunsberger, Brett Dyche. Jim Callaway. Steve Commons. Bob Wikens. Richard Rutherford. Above left: Senior guard Mark Curnutte came off the bench many times to spark the offense. Left: Pat Ken- nedy looks for an open man.

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Long Season For Dukes Above: Jim Tourtiott reaches high for a rebound Below: Skying'' high above an opponent. Frank Green wait puts up a shot. Right: Andy Evett mpde many longshots to keep the Dukes in the game Far right Junior Ron Heck moves between two defenders. Row 1: Craig Santos. Mark Curnutte. Ernie Stin- son. Ron Heck. Mark Kreger. Jim Love. Jim Drew Row 2: Coach Jennings. Brad Dunphy, Frank Greenwalt, Pat Kennedy, Andy Evett, CNp Stit- zel. Jim Tourtilott. Coach Cooper. It was a long season for the 1979-80 version of the Dixon Duke varsity bas- ketball squad; it was a long season which could have easily been shorter. The Dukes were 3-1 after upsetting class A power Sterling-Newman, 47- 46, but they hit a slump at the begin- ning of a stretch which saw them play six games in 11 days. For the season the Dukes were 6-19. The season was highlighted by victories over Rock Falls. EBB Prophetstown, Newman, Ottawa, Au- burn, and Mendota. Dixon was elimi- noted by LaSalle-Peru in the first round of regional action. Pat Kennedy, Frank Greenawalt, and Andy Evett will return as lettermen for Dixon next season. Senior starters Jim Love, Jim Tourtillott. and Brad Dunphy concluded their careers at DHS by providing leadership for the young and inexperienced team throughout the year for Coach Herb Jennings.

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Basketball 26 Teamwork Brings Success VARSITY FRONT Cheryl Stratton. Krista Wolf. Deanna Butterbaugh. Tami Turner. Julie Bridgeman. Lynn Hunsberger, BACK: Coach Bridgeman, Sue Kent. Annette Wolf, Becky HaN. Marci Wiltz, Caren Sneed, Kathy Woessner, Coach Morrison Sue. Tami, Becky, and Linda wait patiently for the ball The team showed very good team spirit throughout the season. Teamwork was the secret of the Duchess' success this year and their 20-6 finish. Led by Sophomore Tammy Turner in the scoring department, the girts were even able to defeat the traditional rival state-rated Sterling early in the season They made a real game of it in the Sterling-Dixon game for the Regional finals also Being a young team nd missing regular. Lynn Huns- berger. they didn't quite make it; but watch out next year' Far from being big. dumb” athletes, these girts are outstanding leaders throughout the school, in clubs and academics Deanna Butterbaugh. a senior, was elect- ed December Student of the Month. This obiity has enabled them to succeed despite a lack of height. They're tough workers, they never give up.” was Coach Roy Bridgeman's way of describing them. The girls all seem to give their best and tried to improve constantly. ”1 am just an average boll player” said Sue Kent, but she seem to get more aggressive each game Both she and Marci Wiltz agree, there's more action under the boards ” When opponents dou- ble-teamed Turner, they left Krista Wolf open and she came through to surprise them. It's fun working with other kids. It developes discipline, dedication, desire, determination and motivation.” was Annette Wolf's comment about playing on the Girts' Basketball Team