Edgerton High School - Edgertonian Yearbook (Edgerton, OH)

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THE GIRLS H. S. BASKET BALL TEAM

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ATHLETICS: I ' ' Athletics in the E. I-I. S. have been a prominent factor in bringing the school to its present standard. This phase of our school life has resulted in arousing a school spirit which is not to be equaled' in other institutions, in which atheltic training has no place, Athletics in the High School are always met with some opposition by those who do not understand the con- ditions of school life, although this faction is in the minority. It is thought by some that the school should hold rigidly to the text-book, in order to fully develop the intellect. But can the mind develop without the aid of a strong body? Also, is there anything else which will develop the body as thoroughly as clean athletic sports? These are questions which confront every student during his school life. and we are glad to note that they are answered in the negative by a majority of the High School students of today. Athletics in the High School always bring forth keen rivalry within the school and the schools of the different cities and towns. Can we find a better incentive for the intellectual development of the mind than rivalry, and. where there is rivalry in athletic contests it will naturally have the same result along other lines. Vile find in human nature that spirit which will not allow a man to stand by and watch another excel, without himself putting forth his greatest effort to secure the coveted reward of perfection. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. President ........................................ .... E dwin Krill Secretary ...................... ...... R ay Maier Treasurer and Facility Manager ........................... ll. V. XVidney Eitudent Manager ........................................... Earl Wfeitz In October a meeting of the Athletic Association was held and the above officers were elected for the year '12 and 'l3. The different teams were organized and preparations were made for the season's games. The three forms of athletic training were basketball, football, and baseball. Of these three, basketball was the most prominent and we look at the record of our teams with much pride and satisfaction. lVe wish to take this opportunity to thank our patrons for their support which has made it pos- sible to finance our games without much trouble. BASKETBALL. The varsitv teams, both boys and girls, started to practice in October and socnt the t'me before the opening game in strenuous work, well know- ing that the old adage, practice makes perfect, would apply in this case as in all others. Our two coaches, B. V, VVidney and Prof. C. B. Riggle, worked hard and it was due to their efforts that we were able to put out two very strong teams. The boys proved to be very fast, but were handi- capped by their inexperience, this being practically the first year in the game. Nevertheless they played some of the best teams of Northwestern Ohio and of Indiana, winning their share of the scheduled games. The boys out-

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classed their more experienced opponents in a number of the games and we have found several stars of the future in the team of '12 and '13, The girls proved to be one of the fastest teams in this part of the state, win- ning five out of seven games played. Their playing was characterized by team work which is an essential to the game. The girls spent much time upon signal practice and their plays were so intricate that they baffled their opponents to such a degree that the team always compiled an overwhelm- ing score. There were many on the team who-starred individually and therebv made team work a possibility. This was by far the best team ever put out by the E. ll. S., but let us hope that the team of 114 will excel as did that of '12 and '13. Teams were organized by all the classes and basketball within the leligh School has been very successful. This gave a chance for all desir- ing to participate in the games played and these contests awakened within all of the.,studcnts that smouldering spirit of contention, with a view of excellence. which is the life of a progressive people. As a result of these interclass games school spirit arose to its height and the enthusiasm dis- played well repaid us for the ellorts put forth to promote these games within the school. This year of basketball in the E. ll. S. has been the brightest of any in the school's history. Let the good work go on. Girls' Basketball Team. V E E. Callender-Ii, tCapt.l M. Gabriel-E. ll. Mann-G. E. lirager-C. M. VanDusen-G. Ci. Killinger-S. C. E. Maier'-G. Boys' Basketball Team. A. lrish-E. tCapt.l E, VVeitz-F, Krill-G. R. Maier-C. A. Cover-C. - C. Keppler-C. Girls' Schedule. 1912-1913. Time XVinning Team Losing Team lllace Score Nov. 1 .Edgerton . . llutler ..... . .... liutler ... . . .l2- 6 Nov. 3 ........ Pioneer ..... . .Edgerton . . . Edgerton . . . . . 9-- 6 Nov. 15 ........ Edgerton . .Montpelier . . . Edgerton .. . . . 4- 2 Nov. 22 ........ Edgerton A. . lfirvan ..... . llryan . . . . . . 3- 6 Nov. Z9 ....... -Pioneer . .Edgerton . . . . Pioneer . . . . . . .23- 8 Dec. 6 .Edgerton . . . . .Montpelier . .... Montpelier 0- 4 Dec 13. . . Edgerton . .... llutler ..... .... E dgerton . . . .24- O Boy's Schedule 1912-1913, Time 1Vinning Team Losing Team Place Score Nov. 1 .Edgerton ..l1utler ......... iiutler, 18- 8 Nov. 3 ..... . .Pioneer . . T . Edgerton : . . . .Edgerton 28-ll Nov. 15 ........ Montpelier . .Edgerton . . . . .Edgerton 30-20 Nov. Z2 .Bryan . . . . .Edgerton . . .. .Bryan . . . 24--19 Nov. 28 .Pioneer . . . .Edgerton . . . Pioneer . . 35-17 Dec. 6 ........ Montpelier . .Edgerton . . .4 . Montpelier 23-14 Dec. 13 ........ Edgerton . . .Butler ..... .... E dgerton 38-26 Jan. 3. . 1 .Edgerton L8 . .Concord Teachers . St. Joe .. 23-46 -1 A