Eastern Alamance High School - Signa Yearbook (Mebane, NC)

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Eastern Cagers Record Winning Season A strong desire to win and an unselfish attitude displayed by members of the Eastern varsity basket- ball team helped to carry the Eagle cagers to a credit- able record for a Winning season. The 'sinexperienced sophomoresw of the l97l-1972 season were now juniors who could boast of additional height, weight, and skill to couple with a full year of varsity play, Such a combination gave the Eagles the impetus to open the season with a four game winning streak and to post a total record of 13-7. Coach Mike Claytonls team was always in conten- tion for a top spot in the conference race and finished the season in a tie with Ragsdale for third place. Eagle fans cannot help but speculate about the possibilities for success as this team, made up largely of underclassmen, begin competition in the 1973-1974 season as third-year varsity players. i Julius Harrelson takes advantage of a fast break as he drives in for an easy lay-up. QGEKE FIRST ROW - Left to right: M. Whiteg J. Harrelsong B. Riceg K. Porterfieldg R. Wade. SECOND ROW: T. Swanng E. Tinning G. Rogersg J. Warreng R. Haithg M. Robertsong H. Brown.

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V 's Gain Valuable Experience Through Seasonal Plan The junior varsity basketball team began 1972 play with high hopes and determination. The three returning players, twelve Eagle beginners, and the new coach worked hard to make a cohesive unit of the team. Four straight Wins in as many opening games brought great optimism to supporters of the young teamg however, the scores at the end ofthe next five games found Eastern in the loss column. During the balance of the season, the J.V. players traded wins and losses to end with a 9-9 over-all mark. In confer- ence standings, the team finished fourth with a 7-9 total. Eastern drew Northeast Guilford as an opponent in the opening round of mid-state tournament play and went down to defeat 69 to 55. The experience gained during this season will be valuable to both the coach and team members and should be helpful for the 1973 J.V. and varsity teams. Tim Rice shoots high over a defender in his attempt for two points. L ' Ji IE A ,f-'dak 141. A Hi? 4... FIRST ROW - Left to right: D. Loveg S. Woodsg H. Kimberg D. Bryantg C. Matthews. SECOND ROW - S. Williamsg S. Hobbsg K. Russell, F Harrisg E. Ray, K. Scott. THIRD ROW - J. Yellockg T. Riceg G. Bryantg C. Murray.