George Wythe High School - Chancellor Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Suspended in mid-air, Bucky Barthurst shoots a jump shot while a Hermitage defender makes an attempt to block it. Front Row: Mike Campbell, Earl Nance, Joey Owen, Bucky Barthurst, Richard Fyne. Back Row: Randy Crockett, Rusty Experienced Squad Sets Finest Basketball Record Under the watchful eye of Coach John Waters, the JV cagers toiled to achieve an outstanding season. Their record of fourteen wins and two losses, the best in the school's five year history, exemplified the determination, stamina, and hard-work that was characteristic of the entire squad. Experience proved to be a vital asset as the starting five consisted of boys with one year of previous play on the JV squad. As guards Mike Campbell and Richard Fyne dominated the outside, Earl Nance, Bucky Barthurst, and Joey Owen con- trolled the offensive and defensive boards. Work- ing together as a unit, the Bulloups scored their most decisive victories over Thomas Dale, John Marshall, and Highland Springs. Bowing only to Hermitage and to Huguenot in an exciting over- time, the JV cagers established the reputation of being top district competition. Corker, Tommy Albright, Coach John Waters, Stuart Deibel, Butch Fldridge, Kim Strong. 133

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132 Receiving a handoff from Jim Matthews, Linwood Mosby charges for the gap made by Bullpup forward wall in Tee Jay line. J. V. Football Statistics Cry. Opponent | Ele ed oie Colonial cleig ht saeeesess manana 0 Pare. SohnsMarshall eee ee eeenneene 0 One uae TuguenO Hite eee eee 0 cee ene Thomas J etICrsOne anes enn 7 ee Saints Christophe pe ataenneee 19 Opa een Manchestery wecsssees tiveness comme eereereees 6 Energetic Squad Labors to Obtain Needed Skills Let's hear those pads pop!'' was an order that frequently echoed across the practice fields as Coach Paul Susce put the Bullpups through their daily practice sessions. Often these drills in- cluded scrimmages with the varsity which helped to build and perfect the skills needed by both teams. Although hampered by their small size, the deter- mined JV squad refused to be hindered by this deficiency. Beginning the season by using their explosive offense to score two shutout victories over Colonial Heights and John Marshall, they con- tinued their iron defense with a 0-0 tie with Hu- guenot. Beset by injuries, the team was defeated by the remainder of their opponents. However, their hard work and determination won them the acclaim and admiration of their coaches. Sports- minded Chancellors who enthusiastically supported them throughout the season were rewarded. While a determined St. Christopher halfback closes in to attempt the tackle, Waverly Jones leaps to snare a pass.

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Seasoned Wythe Cagers Rate Second in Tourney We'll need some breaks off the backboard,’’ re- marked Coach ''Bunny' Saltz at the beginning of the season. However, he also predicted, We'll be able to move the ball well.'' The Bulldogs not only moved the ball well but outscrapped the tallest teams in the District. Averaging about six feet, the starting lineup did not possess outstanding height or even a ‘'big man. Versatility, however, made up for the lack of height on the Wythe squad. Deadly from around the key, the Wythe cagers were able to penetrate the tough- est of defenses and were equally effective under the boards. Stressing a pressing man-to-man defense, the Bulldogs bewildered team after team. They com- piled an admirable regular season record and fin- ished in a three way tie for second place. The Bulldog cagers reached their greatest height by winning second place in the Central District Tournament and advancing to the State Tourna- ment. Entering State |-A competition for the first time in Wythe's history, they proved themselves to be top competition, but met deteat against second seeded Maury of Norfolk. Front Row: Bobby Ukrop, John Bland, Tommy Nance, Kent Greenway, Richard Kuykendall. Back Row: Bobby Parker, ( wie Hi High scorer Bobby Ukrop drives under and lifts the ball over the rim for a bucket against an inert Justice defense. Buster Lane, Dorn Wilhelm, Greg Hulcher, Andy Hein, Claude Foster, Fred Hoppe, Roger Stockner.