Jacksonville High School - Red Devil Yearbook (Jacksonville, AR)

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Even Parkview's press in the fourth quarter failed to slow the Devils as they led by five with three minutes to go. But Park- view finally gained a lead with two steals and twelve points. The final score was Sl-48. Mills The jacksonville Red Devils came on strong February 3 and defeated the Mills Comets by a score of 46-40. Winning this important game moved jacksonville into a second place tie in the AA-Central con- ference. The lead changed from team to team all through the game until the fourth quarter when jacksonville went ahead and stayed ahead in spite of lVlill's defensive efforts. The win tied the Devils with Sylvian Hills, giving them a 3-2 conference record. Hot Springs jacksonville looked very strong against an always tough Trojan team on February 6. The Trojans did not seem to be able to stop the Red Devils rebounding or their inside game, not could they overcome the strong Red Devil defense. Although jacksonville dominated the game, Hot Springs fought all the way tothe end of the game. jacksonville, though not quite shooting as well as usual, controlled most of the game. At half time jacksonville led 34-23, and the final score was Devils 51, Trojans 36. Sylvan Hills A fast-breaking Bears team came to jacksonville and met the Devils head on in some fast-moving basketball action on February l0. The game was for the sole ownership of the conference second place position. Trying to stop the Bears' fast break, the Devils ran into foul trouble early in the game, and the first quarter ended with jacksonville trailing by two. With the score knotted at 28 all the third period started. The Devils started falling behind slowly in 1. Anthony Steels and Eddie jackson hustle down court for another score. 2. Two Devil players square off for a rebound in the annual Red and White game. 4. Cheerleaders bring spirit and the devils onto the court before a game. 3. Robert Mayo looks for two as he leaps. ? E 1 ls-. 5 me ,pf-. pl 124 Basketball Ziiivawl-

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Benton jacksonville upped its conference record to 2-2 january 27, and proved they could play well under pressure as they defeated Benton in a very close game. 1 Although the game was played without . FQ? f ig ,. lt e ftftg v K Q' 'ii I .Min U a scoreboard clock, the official time was kept at the scorer's table. With the aid of Devil fouls, Benton tied the game once in the third. ln the fourth, the Panthers narrowed the lead to one. But the Devils were in control, and won 47-46. Parkview The Devils traveled on january 30 to meet Little Rock Parkview in a hard fought and close game. With good ball control, jacksonville l. Coach Burk and Red Devil team watch the action intently. 2. Opponents wait for Eddie jackson to bring the ball down court. 3. David Willis leaps as an opposing player attempts to shoot over. 4. Eddie jackson gives off inside as he drives to the bucket. 5. The Red Devils warm up for a big Caonference game, 6.David Willis shoots a foul S Ot. N jr-.UA-J! ' gi it 5 S l - 9 Q . gs rf . , .ws .... ..... it l- . A F , 3 or H l- gjifiw 4 1 1 f 2 it l 1 I ul .L took the lead and was four points in front at the half. jacksonville held on to a two point lead during the third quarter and made the patriots work hard for every rebound. . K me 'S Mc' 6 Basketball A9 10X 'id . tu - I , ir

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the fourth quarter with the game ending 64-59 in favor of Sylvan Hills. McClellan All alone in third place, and trying to get back into the conference race, the Devils faced the Lions of McClellan on February z fs' Q X ,. C, ' '- , w 4 -2 13. Both teams played well, but McClellan wasn't about to give anything to the Devils. jacksonville was out in front during the first quarter, leading at the end of the period l0-9. McClellan, with 23 free throws, led the last three quarters of play, however, and the Lions came out on top 55-46. 'F - ,W fic Benton Tied for third place with Hot Springs, jacksonville traveled to Benton. Hitting from all over the court, Benton managed to drop the Devils by a score of 6l-47 to prolong a five game winning streak. The Panthers hurt the Devils in the first and third quarters, and the loss gave the Devils only a slim chance for a place in the state tournament. The Devils came back on February 26, firmly defeating Hot Springs 61-53. Mills The last of jacksonville's hopes for a play-off berth crumbled February 27, as the Devils fell to Little Rock Mills. The loss put jacksonville in fifth place with Hot Springs in the AAA-Central con- ference, and the coin toss on the 28th was won by Hot Springs, putting the Trojans in the Playoffs. jacksonville and Mills both scored low with Mills leaving with the win. The final score was close however, with Mills edging the Devils 39-38. 1.Tommy Williams stretches up and over for a rebound. 2. Eddie jackson looks to block an opponent's jump shot. 3. Anthony Steels sets up an in-bounds play.