Hannibal LaGrange University - Trojan Yearbook (Hannibal, MO)

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THA T'5 HOW THE BALL BOUNCE5 . . The 1978-'79 Hannibal LaGrange Basketball team was made up of ten sophomores and four freshman, of which nine were returning Iettermen. Returning from the 1977-'78 team was Tim Calicott, a 6'0 guard from Clarksville, Mo.lCalicott returned with the same shooting ability he showed in 1977-'78, when he led the Trojans in scoring and in free throw per- centages. Eric Salmon, 5'11 guard, also from Clarks- ville, showed outstanding strength as a team basket- ball player. Returning from Troy, Mo., were Larry Shramek and Ronnie Perkins. Shramek was an excel- lent rebounder, while Perkins showed quickness, which was helpful in the HLG offense. Mark Holst, a 6'5 center from Augusta, lll., returned for the 1978- '79 season and helped the team with his shooting ability. Alan Terrill, a 5'1O guard from Glasgow, Mo., was a strong rebounder, being the teams highest jumper. He was recorded as jumping 11'3 . Phillip Elseman, 6'0 guard from Eldon, Mo., played aggres- sive ball games for the HLG Trojans. Jeff Williams from Warsaw, Mo., was a 6'3 forward who returned along with Ben Ennis, a 6'5 center from Eminence, Mo. Another returning sophomore on the team was Mark Higgins, a 6'1 forward from Centertown, Mo. A transfer student from Missouri Baptist, Jon Psal- monds, a 6'5 forward also joined the team as a sophomore. The four freshman who were recruited for the 1978-'79 season were Henry Riedel, a 6'8 center from Hannibal. Riedel lived up to his High School record of 6296 field goal percentages, by being an outstanding shooter for the Trojan team. From Ewing, Mo., was Gregg Walker, a 6'8 center who showed great potential as a ball player. Rod Bruenger, a 6'1 guard from West Point, Ill., and Mark Buffington, 5'10 guard from Jefferson City, Mo., also joined the team as freshman, in which they showed great basketball ability. As of January 8, 1979, the Trojans record stood at 9 wins and 9 losses. At this point they had won 8 out of their last 10 ballgames, including the Championship of the Black Hawk Classic in Kewanee, Ill. The 1978-'79 Trojans were an exciting ballclub to watch as they became stronger competitors as the year progressed. They were a dedicated and hard working team. Coach Don E. Buffington said, The goal for the 1978-'79 Trojan Basketball season was to improve with each and every ballgame. l feel confi- dent this was accomplished, since we have quality people in our basketball program. Left Page: Rick Toon, Mark Higgins, Jon Psalmonds, Coach Don Buffington, Alan Terrill, and Henry Riedel watches the game: HLG Trojans after the game. Right Page, Clockwise: HLG Trojan team- lst row Jeff Williams, Larry Shramek, Gregg Walker, Ben Ennis, Jon Psalmonds. 2nd row Coach Don Buffington, Henry Riedel, Mark Higgins, Rod Bruenger, Mark Holst. Managers: Rich Dickinson and Rick Toon. 3rd row Tim Calicott, Alan Terrill, Phillip Elseman. 4th row Eric Salmon, Mark Buffington, Ronnie Perkins: Mark Holst shoots for twog Phil Elseman watching Henry Riedel sink a free throw: HLG team. la.

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