Fort Valley State University - Flame Yearbook (Fort Valley, GA)

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Basketball—149

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Although the Wildcats varsity basketball record of 16 wins and 12 losses was a let down, their winning percentage could have been much better with a few breaks. Fort Valley fans saw plenty of excitement as the Wildcats were participants in 2 overtime games, with 4 games being settled by a basket or less. However, margins of victory and defeat became wider as the Wildcats seemed determined not to utilize their potential. Highlights of the teams season was victories over Benedict 129-66 and Delta State 71-66. Enroute to the SIAC tournament, the Wildcats manhandled Savannah State 94-76, destroyed Albany 104-81, and defeated Tuskegee 52-42. After splitting games with Atlanta schools, Clark, Moorehouse, and Morris Brown, the Wildcats began honing their offensive defensive skills for the SIAC tournament. Led in scoring by guards, Willie Kelly and Anthony Roach, the Wildcats should challenge for the SIAC’s crown. Defensively the cats are led by shot blocker, Rodney Freeman, with Gary Edwards and Leonard Lawerence handling the board work. Freddie Gibson gave the Cats an added dimension in scoring and passing. Leonard Lawerence scores against Albany. Above Opposite: Anthony Roach fires his deadly jumper. Wildcat fans bid far-well to the likes of Edwards, Freeman, Lawerence, Gibson, and Roach a tandem of dynamic senior talent. Freshman sensation Willie Kelly, along with Shardon Pittman, and Tony Hall should produce more excitement in 1984-85 for the Wildcat fans. Keepin’ An Eye On The Clock 148—Basketball Freshman sensation Willie Kelly splits the seam as he drives for two points against Savannah State. The Wildcats and Tigers exchanged the lead in the game all night long. When there were just 15 seconds left to play, the Wildcats finally took the lead for the last time. It took a technical foul on the Tigers after taking one timeout too many to ice the game for Fort Valley.

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Record Shattering Performances Roger Howard, a native of Richland and a product of Tri County High School, sets, then shatters his own marks at FVSC. Roger’s college career started in the Fall of 1980 at For Valley State. In his first year at Fort Valley State he was awarded Most Valuable Runner for the Wildcats. Last year (1983) during the SI AC Conference meet in Albany, Ga., where he established three school records in the 10,000 meter (33.01), the 1,500 meter (4.02.19) and the 5,000 meter (16.16). Roger’s plans to become a professional may be recognized, if he keeps up his blistering pace. Roger returns to FVSC in 1983-84 to began his senior season where he will compete in Cross Country as well as track. 150—Cross Country