Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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J. V.’s Compile a 7-8 record Donald Reel struggles for possession of the ball. Robert Little jumps to obtain the basketball. Coach McCoy ap¬ plauds the action on the floor. The J.V. Patriots of Indepen¬ dence, coached by Mr. Tom Mc¬ Coy finished their first season with a record of 7-8. Though in¬ experience and injuries plagued the team in the early part of the season, later play produced two stars, Donald Reel, forward, and Skip Horton, guard. Other outstanding players were Robert Little, Lem Long, Mark Hagler, and Hal Beaver. Skipper Horton and Donald Reel combine their efforts in a J.V. game. SCOREBOARD Independence 62 North Mecklenburg . 75 Independence 58 Hunter Huss . 63 Independence 63 Olympic . 64 Independence 55 West Mecklenburg . 51 Independence 73 Lexington. 67 Independence 48 Myers Park . 71 Independence 53 Second Ward . 73 Independence 55 Garinger. 67 Independence 33 Second Ward . 74 Independence 62 Harding . 51 Independence 63 Country Day . 53 Independence 60 Hunter Huss . 54 Independence 63 Olympic . 42 Independence 69 West Charlotte .104 Independence 55 East Mecklenburg . 53 Independence 64 Catholic . 66 Independence 59 West Charlotte . 57 s V. Patriots find competition tough under the isket.