La Farge High School - Memories Yearbook (La Farge, WI)

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. .,.,., .-252552521956 Memofies . , exceptional night chalking up 5 baskets and 8 out 9 free tosses for 18 points. Bob Kennedy rounded out the scoring with 14 points. Donnie Wavra led the Cashton scoring with 16 points. Wildcats Defeat Pirates for First Conference VVin November 29, 1955, De Soto Here La Farge opened the conference sc'hedule with a 30 point victory over a tall De'Soto team. The Cats, led by Bob McNatt and Jim Harris, jumped to a 16-8 first stanza lead. The second quar- ter was much the same, and the boys from the Mississippi left the court trailing 40-20 at the intermission. The third period the Wildcats really cnt loose and canned 26 points to DeSoto's 20. Coach Popenfus cleared the bench in an effort to hold the score down. The final score being 86-56. Bob McNatt, Senior guard, led the scoring with 26 markers followed by Jim Harris with 22. Rod Kennedy, who so far has provided that addi- tional scoring punch, made 20 points. Big Ray Vangan led the Pirate attack with 20 points followed by Dave Gontenbein with 14. I Coach Popenfus' purple and white clad Wild- cats have now won four in a row and thus equalled their longest winning streak of t'he previous season. Cats Outlast Grove, Chalk Up 75-48 Victory December 2, 1955, Soldiers Grove There The Wildcats journeyed to Soldiers Grove for their second league encounter of the young season. This was a rather poorly played game as the Grovers pressed La Farge all the way. The score being 75-48 'with Cats winning 5th in a row. The first .half was close all the way with the Cats leading 36-30 at t'he break. - In the third period led by Bob McNatt and Big Jim Harris. the W'ildcats started to move as they outscored the Cardinals 18-4. The final quarter it was La Farge showing their ability to run the whole game as they romped to a 75-48 victory. Bob McNatt le-d, the team in scoring with 21 points. McNatt was followed by Big Jim, who hit for 20 points, Bob Kennedy and Dick Steinmetz had 13 apiece with Dick hitting on eleven free throws. Bill Hoffland led the Grovers with 15 mark- ers followed by Jerry Dull with 10 points. McNatt Scores 36 Points, La Farge Knocks Off Wauzeka Hornets December 6, 1955, Wauzeka Here La Farge won its third conference game with- out a loss and their sixth win overall by blasting a highly touted Wauzeka quintet 83-73. La Farge was led by the boys from the lower Kickapoo for three quarters with t'he scores being 17-16, 33-30, and 55-50. At one time in the fourth period the Wildcats were trailing by nine points. It was here that the Cats used a full court press and capitalized on many Wauzeka miscues. Bob McNatt, 'Senior guard, dumped in 12 bas- kets and 12 free throws for 36 points. Following Bob in the scoring was Big Jim Harris with 17, and Bob Kennedy with 16 markers, Bill Trehey, the league's most valuable player a year ago, hit the nets for 28 points. The Wildcats now lhit the road for the two remaining contests before the Christmas vacation. Big Jim Harris Pumps 37, Wildcats Trim VVest Lima December 9, 1955, West Lima There La Farge moved to West Lima and downed the Bulldogs S0-42 for their fourth straight con- ference win. Wauzeka obliged LaFarge by knocking off Gays Mills and putting the WVildcats in first place all by their lonesome. Jim Harris dominated the boards from Ted Olson all night long - both defensively and of- fensively, Big Jim also took care of the scoring as he fired in 17 field goals and 3 free throws for a total of 37 points. Bob McNatt and Rod Kennedy had 12 and 11 points respectively. Gene Hodge, w'ho started for the injured guard, Bob Kennedy, played a very good defensive ball game and tossed in 8 points to aid the cause. The Wildcats were never in danger as they led by quarter scores of 29-16, 52-18, 66-28, and 80-42. Olson marlicd 18 points and Bud Williams chalked up 12. La Farge Mauls S-eneca 102-60 For their final encounter before the holidays, tlhe Wildcats traveled to Seneca to meet the Indians. Peace was not declared as the Cats re-enacted the Indian Massacre. The Cats drew first blood and moved to a 23-16 first stanza lead. The second quar- ter was tlhe same as the boys in purple and wlhite ran it to 51-28 at halftime. The third canto saw the La Farge quintet run 28 more p'oints to Seneca's eleven. With reserves playing all the last quarter they ran up and over the century mark. Big Jim Harris chalked up 27 points from his pivot spot. Bob McNatt hit 23 points including seven free throws. Rod Kennedy followed with 13 and Larry Pete Parr tossed in 12 markers all inn the last quarter. McCormick and Brackway led the Indians with 16 points apiece. La Farge Continues tio Ramble, Wallops Viola January 6, 1956. Viola Here Tihe high-Hying Wildcats from the upper banks of the Kickapoo added its neighbor, Viola, to their growing list of victories. It was the Cats sixth con- ference win and 10th overall without a se-t back. The Cats jumped to a 14-5 first quarter lead when Viola was unable to score a basket, The Blue Jackets enjoyed their best quarter in the second canto piling up 19 points to t'he host's 13 and crawling to within 3 markers at half time 27-24. After tlhte intermission the purple and 'white clad boys with John Popenfus at the helm started to roll. - With 'Bob McNatt and Jim Harris, who were hampered in the first half by three fouls apiece, starting to connect, the Wildcats moved to a ten point t'hird quarter lead. In the last stanza McNatt stole the ball three times for easy lay-ups, and the game turned more and more in favor of La Farge, The final score was 66-48. McNatt led the scoring for La Farge with 21 points on ten field goals and 1 free gift toss. Rod Kennedy chalked up 14 with Big Jim tallying 10 and controlling both rebound boards. Jim Matthes had 12 'points to lead the visit- ing Blue Jackets.

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w:::'.1::::1.::.::.1fEf 1 956 Memories if:E:2:::::r:: QQ Cg3f1sKefLc1U gotta l Front Row: J, Thompson, R. McNatt, R. Kennedy, J. Harris, D. Steinmetz, B. Kennedy. Second Row: J. Dempsey, D. Burnard, L. Smith, G. Hodge, L: Pla-F12 llat-k ltow: Mr, Popenfus, K. Steinmetz, K. Lieura11Ce,M. Harris, B. Lounsbury, Mr. Oaklief. .lim Harris St-on-s 27, lla Farge XVins No. 1 November 15, 1955, Weston There La Fargo opened the season with a 78-41 vic- tory over Weston. Weston being a new consolidated st-L.ool, combines the talents of Cazenovia and Lime Ridge. l.n Farge was in the drivers seat all the way as they drove to a 21-13 first, quarter score. The half time score read 39-23. In the third quarter the Wiltlcats outscored the home outfit 27-10. In the final 1-unto Coach .lohn Popenfus cleared the bench, but the Cats continued to roll. The final score being TX--1 l, lm: .lim Harris controlled the rebound boards and also tht- scoring. .lim hit 13 field goals and 1 free throw for 27 points. Dick Steinmetz canned 20 nmrkt-rs t'rom his forward spot. Francis Denman hit 12 I'or Weston. Wildcats Trim Hillsboro 52-40 November 22, 1955, Hillsboro here For the first ,home game of the 55-56 season the Wildcats brought Hillsboro to town. The Cats were really up for this one because ot' two setbacks at the 'hands of this same Hillsboro tt-nm last year. The Cats jumped off to a 10-6 first quarter lead and increased it to 27-15 by nan time. In the third stanza they continued to roll and led 43-33 at this point. The fourth period saw Hillsboro rally but not enough as La Farge won their second victory of the season 52-40. Jim Harris led the way with 14 points. He was followed by Dick Steinmetz and Bob McNatt with 11 apiece. Howard Miller coined 12 for the losers. lla Farge Dumps Cashton 70-52 November 25, 1955, Cashton t'here The Wildcats traveled to Cashton for their third encounter of the young season, The first half was played at a blistering pace, and the Eagles held' a, surprising 35-32 lead over the Wildcats at the intermission. Tthe second half was all La Farge as the Cats outscored Cashton 24-5 and 23-12 in the two re- maining quarters to grab a hard-fought win 79-5.2. Big Jim Harris again was the scoring leader with 25 points on 12 'baskets and 1 free throw. He had fine support in Bob McNatt, who 'hit 7 baskets and 8 out of 9 free throws. Rod Kennedy had an

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...fseees2ss1956 Memorzes Wildcats Remain Undefeated, Whip Gays 95-65 January 10, 1956, Gays Mills Here The hig'hly touted Tigers of Gays Mills led by little Jack Lucey came to town to square off against the Wildcats of the North Kickapoo. The first quarter led to every indication that there was a real barnburner in store for the over- flowing crowd. The first quarter ended xvi'h the score tired 15-15. This was the best spot Chuck Rogers and the W'hiz Kids were in all night. The second quarter saw Rodgers employ the press , ibut Coach John Popenfus' outfit ran wild ohlalklng up a 41-26 halftime lead. The second half the purple and white really flashed as they out- scored Gays 28-22 and 26-17 in the third and fourth quarters: t'he flnal score being 95-65. Top scorer for the night was Bi-g Jim Harris, who potted 14 backets and 7 out of 11 free throws for 35 points, -Jim also controlled every rebound in sight. Bob McNatt hung up 11 'field goals and 4 of 4 gift tosses for 26 markers. Rod Kennedy, the only Junior on tlhe starting five, swished 18 points. Jack Lucey potted 22 points and Doug Petit hit 12 for the orange and black Tigers. lin Farge Downs Readstown for 11th Straight January 13, 1956, Readstown Here The Eagles of Readstown came to La Farge with only one tlhing in min2d+-upset! For a while many people were wondering. It is granted the so-called Wildcats played very poor ball in racking up only 54 points against one of the comparative 'weak sisters of the league. The two quintets battled to a 10-10 standoff the first quarter. The last tih'ree 'cantos the purple and white moved ahead point by point-never very much at a time. The game ended with La Farge on top 54-45. The Kennedy boys, Rod and Bob, had 14 points eacfh to lead the winners. Bob McNatt fol- lowed with 13. Big Ivan The Terrible Anderson proved to be a nemises all night as he chalked up 17 markers for the visiting Eagles. 'lla Farge Downs De Soto 66-56 January 17, 1956, DeSoto There The high-flying Wildcats continued in the drive-r's seat of the Kickapoo Valley Conference with a hard earned 66-56 win over the De Soto Pirates. De Soto jumped to a 16-13 first quarter lead but couldm't 'hold it as the Cats led at the inter- mission 26-25. The third canto was all La Farge as they piled up 22 points to DeSoto's 10 and led 48-35. Tihe fourth stanza was pretty much even with the final score again 66-56. La Farge's .hot shooting guards led the scoring parade with Bob McNatt collecting 21 mark- ers, including nine free throws, and Bob Kennedy tossed in 19 points. 'Big Ray Vangan took scoring honors for t'he nlfght with 13 baskets and 4 gift tosses for 30 points. The gifted Cats are now riding the crest of a twelve game winning streak at the hands of Coach .Iohn Popenfus. 1Vildcats Wallop Grove Before Good Homecoming Orowd 90-64 January 20, 1956, Soldiers Grove Here The purple and white Wildcats shot like a bunch of professionals in winning Uheir 13th game in a row and their 10th conference win without a. loss. Coach John Popenfus' outfit jumped to a 22- 16 first quarter lead and increased it to 41-32 at halftime. The third and fourth quarters saw the Cats run up 25 and 24 points respectively while iholding Grove to 16 markers in each of the remaining quar- ters. A good size homecoming crowd saw hot Rod Kennedy sizzle the nets for 12 baskets and 4 free throws for 28 points that left the nets still smoking later at the homecoming dance. Rod had good support from Big Jim Harris and Bob McNatt as they tossed in 22 points apiece. Dick Steinmetz chalked up' 14 points. Bill Hoffland led the Grovers with 23 points. Cats Bow to lvauzeka 66-64 For First Loss January 24, 1956, Wauzeka There This proved to be the most fateful ni-ght of season as the Cats' win streak of 13 games came to a halt at tlhe hands of the Wauzeka Hornets. Wauzeka jumped to a 15-10 first quarter lead and increased it to 32-25 at halftime. The Wildcats started to roll in the third quar- ter and moved to a 48-46 third quarter lead. The Hornets came right back outscoring La Farge 20- 16 and wrapping up their eighth conference win to stay in the running for the conference champion- slhip. Bill Trehey and -Gordon McCullick led the way with 24 and 18 respectively. La. Farge came up witlh their best balanced scoring attack but couldn't come through when the vital punch was needed, Dick Steinmetz and Bob Kennedy had 14 apiece. Rod Kennedy chalked up 12 and Jim Harris and Bob McNatt had 11 an-d 10 points respectively. La Farge Dumps West Lima 71-50 January 27, 1956, West Lima Here La Farge got 'back into its winning ways with a 71-50 victory over a helpless Lima quintet. The Cats had only a 31-27 half time lead but held the Bull Dogs to 4 points in the third stanza. and won 'going away, Hot Rod Kennedy led the scoring wich 21 points but yielded scoring honors to Ted Olson, wlho potted 23 mark-ers for Lima. Jim Harris tossed in 20 and both La Farge guards named Bob tossed in twenty-flve points be- tween them. McNatt hit for 15 and Kennedy for 10. La Farge Beats Seneca Club 86-41 January 31, 1956, Seneca Here With La Farge playing their last home game of the year, and six Seniors playing the last one of their career on the home battle Iground, the purple and white downed Sencea 86-41. The Seniors playing their final game were: Dick Steinmetz, Lanny Smith., Don Burnard, Jim Harris, Bob McNatt and Bob Kennedy. With :Seneca playing possession ball the first half the Oats managed a 31-10 intermission lead.