Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Junior Lem Long flies high to put in a lay-up and score two more for the Big 1 at the South game. Charlie Lipscomb goes high in the air and shows the proper way to follow through. BASKETBALL SCORE BOARD Patriots . .65 West. . 57 Patriots . .76 Catholic. . 62 Patriots . .58 Harding. . 65 Patriots . .72 Catholic. . 50 Patriots . .72 Harding. . 67 Patriots . .44 North. . 61 Patriots . .79 Country Day . . 52 Patriots . .69 Olympic. . 54 Patriots . .67 Country Day . . 43 Patriots . .57 West Charlotte. . 69 Patriots . .62 Hunter Huss. . 57 Patriots . .55 South. . 77 Patriots . .72 East . 103 Patriots . .83 Olympic. 72 Patriots . .53 Garinger. . 58 Patriots . .57 Garinger. . 66 Patriots . .35 West Charlotte. . 44 Patriots . .86 Hunter Huss. . 59 Patriots . .70 East . . 77 Patriots . .56 South . . 76 he coaches assume like poses as they are attentive to every detail. 145

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I.H.S. ends season with even Record Lawrence Mayes makes off with the steal as the Patriots tangle with Garinger. Guard Lem Long skillfully dribbles around the court while Wildcat Raymond Black tries to get possession. The 1967-68 varsity basketball team started out with only two lettermen, Bobby Donaldson and All County Charles Lipscomb. Head Coach Joe Coulter and his assistant Ernie Kale worked with the players to mold a team which success¬ fully represented the Patriots. Lipscomb was the captain and leader for the Patriots. He led the league in scoring most of the year and was tremendous on the backboards. His smooth touch in wringing the basket made him a favorite with his teammates and the fans. Donaldson and two juniors, Lem Long and Skipper Horton headed the guard position with their skill and vigor. The boys who led the forwards were Charles Cauthen, Mark Hagler, and Lawrence Mayes. These players worked hard and really looked superb at times but like everything they had their ups and downs. Many hard fought games were lost in the last few minutes by a close margin. It was tough to lose after playing so hard and coming so close but they never gave up. The season ended with a 10-10 record. Next year the Patriots look strong at the guard positions but will have to build up the front court to come in with a season as successful as this one. Charles Lipscomb shows off his height advan¬ tage as Mark Hagler looks on.

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Mark Hagler successfully blocks a pass at¬ tempt by a South Sabre. Coach Joe Coulter, Fred Harris, Charles Couthen, Charles Lipscomb, Mark Hagler, Steve Flowe, Lawrence Mayes, Manager Mike Cochrane. FRONT ROW: Lem Long, Don Reel, Bobby Donaldson, Skipper Horton, Hal Beaver, Robert Little I Ofj ior s •vitior.c 146