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

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Almost winning the last game of the season was not quite enough for the JV basketball team. Their disappointing loss by three points to Chantilly crushed their hopes for competing in the play-off games. A final season record of eight wins and ten losses proved to be a satisfactory season with a discouraging finish. One problem the team had to deal with was the unavailability of a bus to drive them to their away games. They had to find their own transportation, which was often a hassle. At one game, a carload of players took a wrong run and barely made it to the game on time. Despite the many setbacks the team encountered, there was enjoyment in the playing of basketball itself. Practices were not too exhausting and almost all of the eleven team members were starters in at least one game. The players upset some of the competition they came across and there was always the anticipation of a play-off possibility. Until the final loss. Gracefully dropping in a lay up. Mike Dubois scores against Yorkton.

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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.

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Final loss eliminates It lay oft berth Marshall's first basketball victory over Madison starts with a good omen as Steve Too Tall Kearny wins the tip.