LeTourneau University - Pioneer Yearbook (Longview, TX)

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JACKETS COME UP SHORT ee as The Yellowjacket basketball team members pictured are: Standing, L-R: Coach Rick Fowler, Clyde Sepulvado, Charles Yearling, Dan Parmley, Bonnie White, Rick Noel, Dave Larson, Keith Bastian, Manager Dave Parker; Kneeling, L-R: Kane Elie, Steve Beacham, Tim Moon, Joe Dyk, Dan Radabaugh, Ronnie Goines; Front, L-R: Mark Littlejohn, Jerome White. The Yellowjacket basketball team had a disappointing record for the '76-’77 season, but this tells only a part of the story. The only returning veterans were co- captains Rick Noel and Bonnie White. Injuries and poor grades dropped five team members from the line-up. In spite of all these difficulties, the Jackets created a lot of excitement when they played. First year coach Rick Fowler brought some spunk and fire to the bench. Fowler’s coaching style was impressive, as well as effective. He will undoubtedly lead the Jackets to many victories in the coming years. The team had two scorers with high averages, but they had little support from the rest of the team. Newcomer 170 Kane Elie exhibited a good driving ability as he racked up an average of 19.2 points per game. Elie led the team in shooting percentage with a 47.2 mark, and was second in rebounding with 9.3 per game. The star in the Jackets’ line-up was junior Bonnie White. White was ranked among the Top Twenty Scorers in the NAIA, and fourth in the nation on the NCCAA charts for his 24.7 scoring average. He led the NCCAA in rebounds by grabbing an average of 13.4 caroms per-game. His high game was against Baptist Christian — College, where he registered 52 points. For his efforts, White was named All-District NCCAA, Honorable Mention All-District NAIA, and was selected for the NCCAA All-American squad.

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An aggressive competitor, co-captain Ross Beans completed his fourth year on the wrestling squad. His leadership and skill were a constant plus for the Yellowjacket cause. The Yellowjacket wrestling team members pictured are: Standing, L-R: Coach Stu Brynn, Doyle Peterson, Pete McMillan, Andy Briggs, Ross Beans, John Sancton, Karl Anderson, Paul Ahrens. Kneeling, L-R: Ray Monson, Tim Munsterman, Dan Straw, John Stahl, Glenn Arndt, Larry Lunsford, Randy MacDowall, Randy Hartman. 169

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Co-captain Bonnie White put together an outstanding season for | the Yellowjackets. His jumping ability and scoring touch has made him one of the top players in the NCCAA. | | Kane Elie developed into a team leader and bonafide scoring threat. His quick drives and | nose for the basket made him a crowd pleaser. | | | } | } SCORES Ambassador Texas Wesleyan Bethany Nazarene Bethany Nazarene Millsaps Texas Wesleyan Austin Mississippi Southwestern East Texas St. Mississippi EX1.B.G: Trinity Ambassador St. Edward's Huston-Tillotson Baptist Christian Southwestern St. Mary’s Texas Lutheran Trinity St. Edward's St. Mary’s Texas Lutheran Millsaps Huston-Tillotson Baptist Christian EBC: RECORD: 4-24 Coach Rick Fowler exhibited poise and determination in spite of a losing season. Even before the last game was played he was busy recruiting and planning for next year. 171