John H Reagan High School - Spur Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Varsity Basketball Scoreboard 1976-77 District Play Reagan Opponent Crockett Anderson LBJ Travis Lanier McCollum Johnston Austin Crockett Anderson LBJ Travis Lanier McCollum Johnston Austin Anderson State Playoffs Victoria Moody Burbank 7 M Gd 6'7 Roy Jones shows that even o 6'5 Victorian can't stop a turn and born expert. Boys' Vortity Basketball — 51

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...“Once You Get Started” So it wos off to Seguin to face Victoria, ranked seventh in the state. The Raiders had played them twice before only to be defeated twice. It was a tough, grueling game and as usual, the Raiders depended on their come-from-behind surge to defeat the Stingarees 80-74 in a quarter of overtime. Reagan was now the Austin area representative in the regional race and San Antonio was the place to earn that title. The Raiders breezed through Corpus Christi Moody in an overwhelming 76-58 victory. So now it was time to eat and see a show before the next game. The meal may have helped, but 'Fun With Dick and Jane' just could not have made the Raiders any better against San Antonio Burbank or their seven foot center. Burbank played a steody, consistent game taking the lead early and holding on to it. The Raiders tried every trick they had, but just could not pull it off as the Bulldogs stood up to the tough Raider rally in the 46-35 defeat. {I) Senior Buford londrum expertly Koni Anderson's defense to find o quick team, prepares to drive toword the hoop. (3) Senior Captain Darrell Overton »h opening that often leads to two points. (2) Mike Livermore, the quarterback of the over Victoria's Jimmy Sandburg for two of his nineteen points. 50 — Boys' Varsity Basketball

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“You Gotta Reach A Little Bit Higher” Although handicapped by inexperience and height, the Reagan Junior Varsity posted a respectable 13-10 season and a 10-6 district lag. Hustling and working hard without a player over 6'1 propelled the team to a 7-1 first half record and a second place finish behind Johnston. Fate, however, caught up with the young Raiders as they finished the second half with a 3-5 effort. When we played as a team, we usually won, but when we played as individuals, we usually lost, assessed Coach John Vernor. Coach Vernor went on to say that the team played to the limit of their ability and that in part is achieving success. Displaying hot hands and shooting for the Raiders were Terrell Driskell, Zorin Turner, and Jackie Burleson. Victor Davis and Burleson combined to give the team a small edge. Outlook for next year is good with a quick and talented freshman team coming up. But as always, it will take a lot of hard work and dedication. (1) Junior Jockie 8urleson attempt o free throw against Austin. (2) Junior Victor Davis and Harvey Finnen struggle for a loose ball os on Austin player tries to intervene. (3) (front row) Clyde Roberson, Mgr.; Vertyn Bates, Raoul Mann, Mark Frank, Charles Bonner, Otis Clemons, (bock row) Harold Mann, Terrell Driskell, Lloyd Fortenberry, Gene Simmons, Calvin Jones, Clyde Pleasant, Jockie Burleson, Zorin Turner, Bubbo Witt, Harvey Finnen, Coa John Vernor. 52 — Boys' B-Teom Basketball