Garrett High School - Aeolian Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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TOP LEFT— Senior Kraig Kelham tries to pass during a varsity game IVIIDDLE LEFT-Chris Winans, center, moves toward the basl et in an effort to score two points as players from the other team surround him. ABOVE — Forward Andy Herzer concentrates on the hoop as he positions himself and shoots to score. UPPER MIDDLE- Ricl Zolman, junior, stands ready to rebound the ball RIGHT— Coach Larry Piety gives the team some valuable advice during a time-out. VARSITY BASKETBALL ' 27

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Railroaders achieve three-way tie for NEIAC title The 1979-80 GHS varsity basketballers pulled out a 16-5 record after the sectional games. After defeating Columbia City 57-56, the Railroaders gained a three-way tie for the NEIAC conference title. Many team members received aw ards. Seniors Andy Herzer and Chris Winans were named All-conference first team. Gregg Grubb received an honorable mention in the conference. Chris also received the Auburn Evening Star Prep of the Year award. Andy was named Channel 21 player of the week. The Evening Star named Andy and Chris to the all area team. Senior Kraig Kelham and junior Randy Beber were listed as the most improved players. Coach Larry Piety stated that this team did so well because of the players ' RIGHT— Junior Tom Newbauer goes for two as he works his way around an opponent. FAR RIGHT— Squad members Ricl Yarian, Gregg Grubb (number 14) and Tom Newbauer hug each other after winnmg the conference title. SCOREBOARD Garrett Opponent 43 Central Noble 46 51 Westview (OT) 44 46 DeKalb 72 61 Carroll (OT) 60 63 Homestead 51 83 Bluffton 56 59 South Adams 52 67 New Haven 45 61 Angola 51 59 Bellmont 64 59 West Noble 53 59 Eastside 42 49 Leo (OT) 45 57 Churubusco 48 80 Hamilton 38 68 East Noble 61 60 Lakeland 43 57 Columbia City 56 57 Eastside (OT) NEIAC Tourney 44 63 Angola 44 43 New Haven 46 16 wins 5 losses unselfishness, their overall defensive play and their remarkable defensive average of 50.1. East Noble proved to be the team ' s toughest encounter for the season. Coach Piety attributed the pressure of the game to the fact that the game was on their home court and East Noble had not been beaten on their court all season and that a win was needed to take the conference title. FRONT ROW Chris Crowe; manager, Mike Delauder, Kraig Kelham, Randy Beber, Gregg Grubb, Terry Pence, Todd Piety; manager. BACK ROW — Coach Dennis Feagler, Rick Yarian, Rick Zolman, Dave Yanan, Chris Winans, Tony Surfus, Tom Newbauer, Andy Herzer, Coach Larry Piety. 26 VARSITY BASKETBALL

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Lady Railroaders accumulate 16 wins, set new records Every player did exactly what was asked of her. Many players went even further in an effort to become the best players they could, said Coach Rocky Pressler of the girls ' team. Coach Pressler presented medals to the following players at the athletic banquet: Kim Velpel, most steals and most assists; Missy Van Ort, most rebounds, most points and highest field goal percentage; and Lori Vanderbosch, highest free throw percentage. Missy Van Ort was named to All- Conference first team. Senior Kim Velpel was named to All-Conference second team and seniors Trade Yarian and Robin Young earned All-Conference honorable mention. Kim Velpel, senior, was voted most valuable player by her teammates. She set four records during the season. Kim made the most steals in one game (10), RIGHT— Missy Van Ort out jumps a Columbia City player as Marsha Haffner-Cnumber 34), and Lori Vanderbosch, (number 40), eagerly await the tip. SCOREBOARD Garrett Opponent 43 Central Noble 30 44 DeKalb 37 36 Fremont 25 43 Prairie Heights 19 41 Leo 29 48 Eastside 16 46 East Noble 34 35 Columbia City 49 40 Angola 24 54 Hamilton 43 41 Homestead 27 39 Churubusco 30 DEKALB HOLIDAY TOURNEY | 41 East Noble (OT) 42 66 Eastside 35 NEIAC CONFERENCE TOURNEY | 43 Angola 35 38 South Adams 21 46 Columbia City 48 GARRETT SECTIONAL | 55 Fremont 29 46 DeKalb 28 38 Leo 55 16 iwins 4 losses the most steals in one season (105), the most assists in one game (six), and the most assists in one season (54). Missy Van Ort was named Channel 21 Player of the Week and Evening Star Prep Player of the Week. This valuable junior had the most field goals in one game (13), th e most field goals in one season (107), most rebounds in one game (20), most free throws in one season (51), most points in one game (32), most points in one season (265) and the highest point average for one season (13.3). Each team which beat the Railroaders went on to win its sectional. i?¥r )»p M ? FRONT ROW-Melanie Diederich, manager; Tami Hans, manager; Linda Shull, Connie Langfeldt, Angle Lehman, Marsha Haffner, Michelle Andrews, manager; Krista DIrcksen, manager. BACK ROW-Lisa Roehm, Tracie Yarian, Robin Young, Renee WInans, Missy Van Ort, Lori Vanderbosch, Tonya Harmon, Kim Velpel, Coach Rocky Pressler. 28 GlRLS ' BASKETBALL