George C Marshall High School - Columbian Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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laden team trounces Quickness, inside and out, more height, and extremely proficient outside shooting took the team to a 16-7 record. The Statesmen concentrated on a 1-2-2 offense, trying to work the ball to the big men inside. The added height gave the squad a strong set up under the boards. Also, a high foul shot percentage contributed immeasurably to many victories. Defensively speaking, the Statesmen excelled. Chiefly used was the full court man press, called the ”50 Tough”, and coverage usually remained man to man. Most importantly, the Statesmen hustled; they fought hard for loose balls and smoothly switched coverage. However, once again it became evident that Madison held the key to fame and glory. With a victory over the Warhawks in the second meeting, the Statesmen would still have an outside shot at the district title. But the Warhawk's press crippled the Marshall attack, and the Statesmen trailed most of the game, especially and most importantly, at the end. Once again the cagers finished with a great record but nowhere to go with it. Stretching to block a shot in the waning moments. Bill Engles exemplifies the hustle evident all year.

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Senior Steve Vandivier works the point during the McLean triumph.

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Awesome under the boards, the Statesmen al lowed few inside shots. Carl Bailey goes high over his opponent to get off this shot in the W L game. The intense concentration reflected on their fai Seniors, Rick Smith and Steve Placek defi against Madison.