Greater Latrobe High School - Latrobean Yearbook (Latrobe, PA)

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Up and fighting for possession of the ball, Tom Joseph battles a Jean- nette opponent on a jump ball, while Tom Nlueseler, Wildcat high- scorer, goes up for the tip-in of his shot against early season op- ponent Connellsville. Finishing the exhibition schedule, the Wildcats downed Swissvale 89-70, January 20. The high scoring game was highlighted by the 35 points scored by the Wildcat's Tom lvluesseler. The victory gave the cagers the final exhibition record of seven wins against two losses. The roundballers returned to section games on Jan- uary 24, when they visited Greensburg and lost 56 to 47. ln one of their best played games, Latrobe defeated league-leading Westinghouse Memorial on Latrobe's court. Continuing to win, the Wildcats beat Jeannette 63-49 on January 31, they next downed the visiting Hempfield squad 83-63, February 7. Latrobe again won at Norwin 81-57, February 10. 8eason's play ended with a 61-49 victory over Derry Area. At the conclusion of the schedule, Coach Eugene Swogger Awarded letters to seniors Tim Donahey, Sean Cassidy, Jim Okanak and Jack Ruby. Juniors lettermen were Tom lVluesseler, Tom Joseph, Ray Bridge and Alex Zacur. Sophomore Steve Scheeren also won a letter. 3 .32 E 44 s TIM DONAHEY SEAN CASSIDY JACK RUBY JIM OKONAK ALEX ZACUR

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Varsity courtmen complete winning season in IIA The courtmen next traveled to Westinghouse lVlemori- al, and were downed 68-48, by the team that eventually won the sections title. Visiting the lair of the Wilkinsburg Tigers, the local hardwood team recorded their sixth exhibition win with a close 68-61 victory. Returning to league play the Cats were unable to ward-off a last minute Jayhawk surge and were downed by Jeannette 70-69. The Wildcats suffered another sec- tion setback, this one at the hands of the Hempfield, when the Spartans downed them 62-57 on January 10. In an important game, the varsity edged the Knights of Norwin 56-51, January 13. Closing out the first half of section play, the Cats overran the Derry Trojans 76-48, January 17. The two wins made Latrobe's mid- way mark in Section 2-A games read three wins and three losses. Trying to encourage the basketball team towards victory by giving them helpful advice at time-out are lVlr. Eugene Swogger, head coach, and lVIr. George Percy, assistant coach. 40 24 VARSITY BASKETBALL-KNEELING: Okonak, J., Donahey. STANDING Okonak, W., Charlesworth, Ruby, Nlueseler, Bridge, Shearen, Joseph, Johnson, Cassidy, Zacur. ee rrrfrf 'lla-

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Alex Zacur goes up for the score to complete a Latrobe fast break against Connellsville, Exhibiting winning form Tom Nlueseler lines up a shot as players and fans look on hopefully. Tim Donahey looks for ' Q2'f 2, Wildcat daylight while contemplating passing off or taking a shot as Steve Scheeren attempts to help him by setting up a screen. X W na is we-I f -f ,.,,: sc. rm My nnnnsnnu M ini!! 'Y' 1 ' f if i -i il L l 3 TOM MUESELER RAY BRIDGE TOM JOSEPH STEVE SCHEEREN RON JOHNSON 81