McComb High School - Camellian Yearbook (McComb, MS)

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Leaping high and aiming carefully, Danny Wells raised the score. By netting a 12-6 record, the Cager B-team proved itself potential varsity material. In fact, two play- ers, Phil Horn and Jerry Davis, were promoted to the varsity squad in the latter part of the season, and two other B-team members, Steve Blue and Doug Elting, were chosen as al- ternates. is The squad provided fans with many exciting contests, such as the Vicksburg thriller which our boys won 65-63 in over-time. Outstand- ing on the court as high scorers were Phil Horn, Danny Wells, and Steve Blue. snown in action.

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B-team finished with a successful season CAAANANOE NANA hs SAA he AhShAABSOAASAASAANS AAADAAANA SRARAMIMAI She ie ett 1967-68 B-TEAM SCOREBOARD OTE EIN. 9. AP aot Gibson Opponent 42 North Pike 18 47 Hammond 28 37 South Pike 32 40 Laurel 58 26 Laurel 51 48 Columbia 31 53 South Pike 42 60 North Pike 2 ) 23 Brookhaven 37 22 Hattiesburg yA 53 Vicksburg 51 . 65 Vicksburg 63 48 Natchez 52 53 Brookhaven 38 35 Natchez 59 51 Columbia 37 . 32 Liberty 16 30 Liberty yds) Almost blocking Jerry Davis’ shot, a Liberty player commits a foul. 80

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The tennis team makes quite a racquet Gibson High is very proud of its tennis program, which is under the direction of Coach Billy Carruth. Since many of our talented players have left, this year’s team is faced with the problem of rebuilding its strength. Those tennis enthusiasts who are chosen for the team will compete in meets held at Natchez, Crystal Springs, Natchez Cathedral, and Brookhaven. Gail Gilbert tries to straighten out her backhand. “You gotta hold it right,“ says Coach Car- ruth to Lynn Magee. Posing with Coach Billy Carruth are the following tennis hopefuls: First Row: Jerry Barker, Gloria Solomon, Gail Gilbert, Anita Howell, Marilyn Lambert, Phyllis Stokes. Second Row: Melissa Holmes, Lynn Magee, Susan Conerly, Tina Gilbert, Gladys Solomon, Cindy Campbell. 82