Halifax Academy - Voyager Yearbook (Roanoke Rapids, NC)

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02 ccroity Left to right, lst row-Don Spragins, Quentin Gregory. 2nd row-Mr. Alston, Ricky Shell, ,lay Strickland, Charles Fleming, Kenneth Luter, li- lVluGreevy, Darrell Wilson, Greg Nelson, Dean Edwards, Tommy jones, Gene Cobb, james Kerr, Page Gardner, Steve Cobb. The Halifax Academy Varsity Boys finished the '75J- season with a 10-4 conference record and became the runn up in the regular season championship. The Vikings once displayed teamwork, team spirit, determination to win, an around athletic ability. The team ran many defensive and offensive sets. Many players made the bench very strong this year. Quentin Gre was high scorer for the team. Dean Edwards had the hig shooting percentage from the floor. Don Spragins and Nelson served as excellent centers for the team. Dale Con and Gene Cobb were fine ball-handlers. Mike lVlcGreevy wa hot shooter from the outside. Coach George Alston is to be congratulated on his succes: season. I The Vikings should show great momentum in the State PL offs. Coach and Co-Captains CT Don Spragins Quentin Gregori' George Alston