John Marshall High School - Lex Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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On Their Way Up Jfiiifiiiirfziosim Basketball Following the fine example set by their varsity col- leagues, the JV boys' basketball team racked up a 9-12 win-loss record. Leading the team was Sophomore Leon- ard Wade, who finished the season as top rebounder and scorer, averaging 6 rebounds and 13 points a game. The rally surprised the JV players by purchasing car- nations that were delivered in reg class before a crucial game against the Grant Generals. The M-Men were victo- rious with a close score of 46-44. The main goal for each player was to acquire exper- ience for the varsity level and the squad showed definite talent. During close games, mental mistakes at crucial points determined the outcome, as the M-Men main- tained the short end of the stick. Despite these losses, the hoopers portrayed positive attitudes, helping the team through a very competitive season. We really played better than the record indicated, explained Ju- nior Guard Sean Loth. S1 A2 I l 30 FROSH BASKETBALL-FRONT: Coach Terry Johnson, BACK: Jon Berard, Ray Flynn, Wade Halverson, Rob Bellamy, Art Sanchez, Ross Johnson, Lenny Weiss, Charles Gould, George Bland, Rob Shore, Mark McBride, Dennis Hamann, Scott Cavanaugh, Gerald Krum. JV BASKETBALL-FRONT: Manager Bobby Carroll, Mike Woods, Jim we fi ' it Dozark, Robert Key, Leonard Wade, Wilbert Antoine, Keith Smith, Coach Tom Beatty. BACK: Kurt Slocum, Steve Robinson, Lenny Weiss, Jeff Winters, Brad Flynn, Chris Milner, Butch Wilkin, Sean Loth. 148 ' J V!Frosh Basketball 'nun ' hh x Praising the achievement of all his players, Head Coach Tom Beatty stated, They were a great bunch of guys. On the lower level the Freshman team was a group of enthusiastic kids with a lot of individual talent, trying their hardest to learn, explained Coach Terry Johnson. With strong attempts, their efforts fell short, ending their season with a 2-14 win-loss record. Their best game of the season proved to be successful as the M-Men cagers downed Centennial 67-49, showing potential for their future. The strongest aspect of the team was enthusiasm and willingness to learn. The season could have been better if each player gave 100 percent, exclaimed Team Member Rob Bellamy. Coach Johnson stated, Despite their record, all of the players got along well and were very supportive of each other. , .. ' 4

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sf it Y E fi -its .fl 1 K js FW? grgsiiglgf i ls' - if M-Men Finish 3rd Varsity Basketball After impressing the crowd and intimidating the oppo- sition with a series of original, sharply executed warm-up drills, the members of Marshall's Varsity Boys' Basket- ball team were ready to put to use their talents and skill. Opening the season on December 3 with a 79-54 victory over the Jackson Raiders, the M-Men were off to a rewarding start. As a whole, the M-Men established themselves as a play-off bound squad by posting a 13-6 record for the regular season. This effort was successful enough to earn Marshall third place in the league and a berth in the state playoffs. According to Emry, much of the team's success was due largely to the Best two big men combination in the state. These men were Seniors Ron Actkinson and Brian McCormick. Actkinson, f6'8 l, earned spots on both the All-District and All-City 2nd teams. McCormick, f6'6 l, was honored by positions on the lst team All- District, lst team All-City, 2nd team All-Metro and 3rd team All-State. The M-Men advanced into the second round of the playoffs with a 63-48 victory over Barlow on the Bruins' vi ,f?5H,g6 34 u QM. ' - fir as f - if 'Q M5 Bess BLOCKING their Wilson opponents with outstretched hands are Sen- iors Tom Johnson l34l and Ron Actkinson. These two, as well as several others, provided the essential height and strength for the team. GOING UP for a blocked shot, Junior Mike Flye has the support of his teammates behind him. Marshall worked well together at both ends of the court and clinched the victory over Wilson, 70-50. home court. However, the team then suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of the Lake Oswego Lakers, 53-45, and were eliminated from the competition. Throughout the season, Junior guards Woody Speak- mon and Don Wyler led the fast breaks, and as a result the M-Men averaged over 62 points per game. Our main objective was to get the ball to the bigger men, explained Speakmon. Strong defensive play was also evident, as opponents were held to an average of 55 points per contest. We really worked well together on defense, especially in our 66-60 victory over Grant, stated Senior Floyd Powers. Among the many awards given, Senior Tom Johnson was voted Most Inspirational by his teammates for his consistent spirit on and off the court. The Most Im- proved awards went to Don Wyler and Woody Speak- mon, and Brian McCormick was chosen as the Most Valuable player. We had twelve players who knew their role on the team, stated Emry. By overcoming our biggest weak- ness, which was a lack of self-confidence, we were able to make the playoffs. VARSITY BASKETBALL- FRONT: Coach Don Emry. BACK: Manager Bobby Carroll, Woody Speakmon, Dave Alldridge, Dan Lanyon, Brian McCormick, Ron Actkinson, Mike Flye, Floyd Powers, Rick Hubbard, Tom Johnson, Don Wyler, Carey Bell. .-v ' Boys' Varsity Basketball 0 147

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JV BASKETB OPPONENT Jackson Sunset Central Catholic Aloha West Linn Roosevelt Grant Wilson Cleveland Wash f Monroe Jefferson Madison Benson Franklin Grant Wilson Cleveland Lincoln Madison Benson Franklin WINS 9 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL WINS 2 LOSSES 14 xt., N rw 5-.,.4-fy Q VVKK MQ wg , L 6 v p ,. . .., ..- ......... ,, .. . BETWEEN BENSON OPPONENTS Freshman Ross Johnson reaches for rebound. Team concept was the main goal of the freshman squad this year. CONCENTRATION AND TECHNIQUE are the key skills in shooting free throws. Freshman Art Sanchez displays these skills as teammate Gerald Krum looks on. LOOKING FOR TEAMMATES is Junior Steve Robinson. Steve has been a member of the M-Men basketball program for three years. J VXI-'rash Basketball 0 149