Huntington North High School - Modulus Yearbook (Huntington, IN)

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1949 Streit moved up to the first a mid-season shakeup in the Jim Streit — Hen- five when there was Varsity line-ups. He is an excellent dribbler, and hits better than average on long shots. He is a good defensive player and aided the Vikes in their excep- tionally good season. He o perated at the guard posi- tion. Don Buzzard — One of the coolest players of this year ' s squad was Buzz . He joined the Vikes in mid- season and saw repeated action through the remainder of the season and tournaments. He was a long shot artist, hitting from way out. Jerr ' Smith — Jerry, who was bothered with a knee injury throughout his high school career, earned a position on the first ten this season. He was used often when insurance points were needed. He made a specialty of long shots. Gene Vardaman — Pete was the man called on when fast, close play was in order. Pete liked to give notice that he was in the game. Although he did not start many games, he saw much action. Jerry Hiers — Operating at one of the forward posi- tions, he finished four years of high school sports this year. He started e ' eiy game with the exception of a couple when he was out with an injury. He is per- haps noted best for his defensive ability. He specialized in one-handed push shots, and used his height to great advantage. Jerry is certainly just beginning a great sports career. ■ - ,-!- w

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Basketball Dick Wilson— This short but power and speed packed fellow saw much action this season. He was noted for his ability to drive under the basket. He was called upon many times to help the Vikes com- plete their excellent season. Dick Hendricks — The tallest of the Sea Rovers this year was chosen to the all-conference first team. He was among the top ten scorers of the C. I. C. He was chosen honorary captain by his teammates. The first half of the season he operated at a forward posi- tion. The last half he played center. Coach Bill Williams Harry Smith — This big boy operated from the center position and was good at picking the ball off of the bang board. This was his fourth year of sports at H. H. S. He likes sports so well that, although he could have graduated in January, he finished the year. Frank Pyle— Frank came to H. H. S. late in the season, but managed to get into several games. He is a good defensive man and an excellent free-throw artist. He has a one-handed fall-away shot from about fifteen feet out that was good for several baskets. Gene Woods — Tito was the object of much ob- servation in the warm-up sessions, for everyone won- dered if he was hot . He was among the ten scorers of the conference, and was named to the all-conference second team. He was our shortest first-five man, standing just under six foot. He played a large part in every game by his consistent scoring.

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Pete Vardaman, Frank Pyle. Alfred Shultz, James Streit, Ernie Pasijwater. Harry Smith, Dick Hendricks, Jerry Hiers. Don Buzzard. Gene Wood, Jerry Smith, Dick Wilson. 1949 V tiling Season This season of upsets and pecul r games found our boys winning 15 or 20 games. The Vikes won eleven in a row before dropping four straight. The Norseman powerhouse went ahead to drop only one more encounter in the regular season play. This group of boys was smooth operating and although they were weak on free throv s, they had a large variety of shots from the field that could be counted on. Ten Senio ' s hung up their varsity uniforms for the last time in their high school careers. The Vikes, with the coaching of H. B. Williams, turned in one of the best seasons in many a year. One of the main reasons for an excellent season was the fine co-operation between coach and players, and the smooth teamwork. These factors accounted for the tall Sea Rovers being feared by every opponent. HUNTINGTON SECTIONAL The fans got their first glimpse of the tourney favorites at 11:00 A. M. Friday when the Vikes and Banquo squared off in first round play. The Norse, with Georgous George Hendricks pitching 18 in the first half and reserve pivot man Harry Smith duplicating that feat in the second half, romped to a 79-24 win over the out classed but ever-scrapping Indians. In second round play Friday night the Sea Rovers battled the Spartans from Jefferson Center of Huntington county. The Vikings came out on the long end of a 55-29 count. The Jefferson boys were paced by Sammy Shook and Tony Chambers. Again it was the play of Hendricks and Hiers on the boards, and Gene Wood and Passwater playing superb floor games. Saturday afternoon found the Union Sharpshooters hanging on for 2 quarters until Big Dick hit five from the floor in the torrid fourth period and the Red and Black coasted to a 41-20 victory over the Blue and White. The big game of the tournament arrived at 8:15 P. M. Saturday night. By 9:45 the same evening, the Rams from Huntington Catholic had the nets well in hand. The Sea Rovers were paced by Gene Wood and Ernie Passwater with 12 and 10 respectively. Good sportsmanship, with the ever-present exceptions, was the password of the tournament, even following the final game, which H. H. S. students found rather difficult to take without a few tears. 26