Holly Area High School - Tell Tale Yearbook (Holly, MI)

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Holly's basketball team emerged from the 1952-53 season with a record of six victories and nine losses. Although this record doesn't look outstanding, it is the best record posted by a Holly team in several years and includes two triumphs that were especially important. The first came when Keego Harbor, always a good basketball team, invaded Holly in the second game of the season. The Bronchos were at a disadvantage in height as in many of their games and Keego held the lead during most of the game. Coach Chet Aubuchon's cagers never gave up though, and in the fourth quarter Bob Kelly's rebound with Earl Garner's three last minute insurance free throws gave Holly the 59-55 win. The Bronchos' other big victory came after Christmas vacation in another home game. The Holly five met Fenton and led all the way but after three Bronchos fouled out in the fourth period, Fenton almost overcame them. The Bronchos pulled the game out of the fire with a two minute game winning stall. Holly met Fenton again in the semi-finals ofthe district tournament at Grand Blanc after drawing a bye in the opening round. The Bronchos led all the first half, lost the lead during the third period, and then came from behind to tie the game up with 8 seconds left. Fenton got a last second free throw to win the game 42-41 and end Holly's basketball season. The Holly quintet proved its ability to play good basketball several times during the season but the team never really caught fire. This inability to win was partially due to a lack of height. Aubuchon loses five seniors this year. Jack Gmelich's slot will be a tough one to fill. Gmelich's 207 points easily topped team scoring and his 6 foot 'I inch frame was very useful on the backboards. Bill Wagoner gained a reputation for accuracy on two-hand long shots. Wagoner was also known as a fierce competitor. Bob Kelly was one of the coolest yet hardest working men on the court. Kelly held the Holly attack together under pressure and was fine at rebounding. Bill Kramer saw only limited ac- tion, but did well when called upon. Don Dumas missed several weeks of the season but was a hard worker. Holly should put a good team on the court next year. Returning will be Jerry Hunter and Earl Garner from this year's starting five along with Dick Smith, Quentin Rundell, .lack Felch, Ralph Wells, and Bob Van Auken, all of whom saw action this season. THE YEAR IN BASKETBALL 67 Holly Hartland 50 59 Holly Keego Harbor 55 62 Holly Clarkston 64 32 Holly Grand Blanc 43 67 Holly Milford 75 49 Holly Linden 40 45 Holly Northvi l le 62 80 Holly Fenton 77 35 Holly Brighton 59 45 Holly Clarenceville 55 34 Holly Clarkston 59 31 Holly Milford 50 50 Holly Northville 49 55 Holly Brighton 58 2 Holly Clarenceville l 753 District Tournament 832 4'l Holly Fenton 42 1 Besfwishes to the class of E. NELSON COMPANY

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Varsity Basketball Row l fleft to rightl Gary Hoyt Manager, Dick Smith, .lack Felch, Bob Van Auken, Ralph Wells, Quenten Rundell, John Wheeler, Mlanager. Row 2 lleft to right? Mr. Harrower, Assistant Coach, Bill Wagoner, Jack Gmelich, Bob Kelly, Gerald Hunter, Earl Garner, Mr. Aubuchon, Coach. INDIVIDUAL SCORING U5 gamesl G FT P Gmel ich 80 47 207 Garner 52 37 141 Wagoner Sl 24 l26 Hunter 35 22 92 Kel ly 30 29 89 Smith l2 'IO 34 Felch 7 6 20 Runclel l 5 6 16 Van Auken 3 6 12 Wells l 3 5 Kramer l 2 4 iwasmng you Success, STUDENT couNciL OF 1953I