Great Valley High School - Musket Yearbook (Malvern, PA)

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Shortage Of Height Fouls Up Courtmen The 1916-77 basketball team had its problems. Height is a big factor in basketball and a shortage of it hurt the Patriots. The all senior squad found itself outsized in every contest throughout an 11-13 season, as Coach Bob Clark started many games with only one man over six feet in the line-up. The season opened on an optimistic note as Great Valley cap- tured all three non-league games, but the start of Ches-Mont Lea- gue action brought a better indication of what was to come. The Pats dropped their first circuit contest in overtime and lost the second by just two points. Several more close defeats were in- cluded in the first half of play, which the courtmen finished with a 3-7 mark. They settled for a 5-5 second half tally. Individually, the highlight of the year came when Mark Shrader broke the school career point record previously held by his broth- er Eric. Mark led the league and the entire local area in scoring, averaging 24. 9 points per game, and was selected first team All Ches-Mont. Two other stand-out performers were forward Mike Cola and guard Tom Stout, both of whom scored consistently in double figures. Steve Davey, Steve Helfrich, Steve Dixon, Jeff Nissle, Dan Lewis, and Rich DeRafelo also helped provide loyal Patriot fans with exciting Tuesday and Friday night entertainment. Dan Lewis battles aggressively for a loose baU. Steve Helfrich moves up and over an op- ponent as he drives for two. Steve Davey, one of Coach Qark ' s tu ' o reliable big men, powerful hook shot. soars through the air with a

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Jean Bernhard grips the bar and maintains Kim Harrison, ju5t one of the many gifted underclassmen on the young team, does an an upright position. upside down split. 1976-77GY?v1NASTICS TEAM: FRONT ROW: Elaine Hallett, Louise Zemaitis, Margie Harris; MIDDLE ROW: Coach Stewart, Beth Walker, Sue Reed, Meg Horton, Tricia Thomas, Kristin Knepshield, K.K, Kozik, Jean Bernhard, Meg Matthews, Kim Harrison, Gail Sharp, Cheryl Haly; BACK ROW: Harriett Rector, Meg Rector, Louise Wright, Carol Parker, Peggy Schindler, Jody Glanville, Liz Swarr, Sallie Moulder, Kathy Freas, Theresa McGinnis, Debbie French Gymnastics 141

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1976-77 BOYS ' BASKETBALL TEAM: KNEELING: Dan Lewis, Steve HeHrich, Steve Dixon, Greg Smiley, Mark Shrader, elo; STANDING: Tom Stout, Jeff Nissle, Mike Cola, Jim Barling, Dave Rowland, Steve Davey, Coach Clark Rich DeRaf- Consistent center Mike Cola reaches for another rebound. Stand-out Mark Shrader shows record breaking style. Tom Stout demonstrates a strong offen- sive move. 143