Fairbury Cropsey High School - Crier Yearbook (Fairbury, IL)

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VARSITY FC OPP Chatsworth 39 35 Farmer City 55 30 Ford Central 30 60 Eureka 31 45 Tri-Point 32 36 Ford Central 30 46 Leroy 35 27 Forrest 39 22 J.V. Chatsworth 18 12 Farmer City 26 36 Ford Central 17 52 Tri-Point 16 7 Leroy 26 29 Forrest 16 25 Short, but Tough The Varsity team this year won 4 out of 8 games and the Junior Varsity won 2 out of 6 games played. Mrs. Simms felt the team had great potential but lacked one essential factor. Mrs. Simms said, We just don't have the height to compete with these other teams.” During the year two awards were given. Carol Ricketts received Most Valuable Player and Andrea Oprondek took the Best Free Throw Percentage. 1. Ford Central penetrates Tartar defense. 2. Carol Ricketts executes her jumpshot. 3. Team members were: K. Bryant. M. Fosdlck, M. Stewart, K. Brown, K. McCullough, S. Burger, A. Hornsby. C. Ricketts, L. Doran. L. McCue. A. Oprondek, K. Ward, and managers K. Woodward, M. Kutzner, C. Vance, and A. Brown. 4. Coach Simms checks out first-aid kit. 29

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Coach Kagel’s First Season a Success The 1977 basketball season marked the debut of Dennis Kagel as new head basketball coach at F-C High. Under his guidance, the varsity fashioned a 9-14 record. Among the Tartar victories were late season wins over Fisher and Forrest, and a win against Gridley in the regional tourney. While the varsity prepared for their games in new warm-up outfits, the Fresh-Soph whipped up records of 5-14. This summer the players participated in the first Tartar basketball summer league. This program, established by Coach Kagel, gave the boys a chance to sharpen their skills while playing organized games against other towns. Lew Grace capped his career at F-C High by taking the M.V.P. award for a second time. Junior Ben Kafer was the leading rebounder and Tim Rath captured the free throw trophy. FRESHMAN SCORES FC OPP Chenoa 40 22 Odell 20 43 Gibson City 35 50 Saunemin 39 27 Gibson City 43 45 28

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1. Wrestlers topple Into backwards somersault. 2. Tom Odom wins match for the F-C Tartars. 3. Medals and class rings are symbols of hard work and determination. 4. Tom Odom placed second in the 132 lb. weight class at district 5. Tartar wrestler takes advantage after close second period. 6. Wrestlers grapple on mat. 7. Our wrestlers were: Greg White, lack Wiser. Ivan Mowery, Terry Rath-bun , Mike Fazio, Tom Odom. Bob Hensen, Charlie Thames. NOT PICTURED: John Traub, Brian Friedman, Dennis Brogan. Marvin Miller, Terry Arnett, Bob Bomgas-ser. Tim Kiper, Craig Ziller, Mark Lawrence. DELEVAN CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT FC OPP Roanoke-Benson 21 38 Flanagan 24 33 Chenoa 50 20 Octavia 42 20 Green Valley 45 14 FLANAGAN TOURNAMENT Peoria Heights 27 35 Clifton Central 21 32 Octavia 45 20 El Paso 15 42 30