Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

Page 156 text:

Grapplers qualify lcon'tD As a team, the Lion grapplers re- ceived the second place trophy at regionals, and the seven qualifiers began working toward victory at the state meet. Three of the seven made finals at state, but the Lions! hopes of taking state went unfulfilled. Sophomore Jim Hixson took second at 123 pounds, and taking second at 141 pounds was Stan Spaulding. Curtis Brown placed third in state at 168 pounds. After sweeping the Boomer Con- ference title, Coach Harvey Weigle stated, 'lWe've been so close to win- ning a major tournament champi- onship so many times that it feels really good to win a big one. These guys deserve success? xg' L' X. Qgassftt so 1 k..Li A L..-L :LL i - BREAKING LOOSE is the aim of Ricky Boswell against his Midwest City opponent. The Lions upset the number one-rated Bombers, 29-24.

Page 155 text:

Seven grapplers qualif for state Starting the season with a young inexperienced team, Moore grapplers gained strength as the wrestling season progressed. Ending the rugular season with an 11-3 won-lost record, the wrestlers went into post-season tournaments at their peak. Grapplers attribute their three los- ses to early season foes, Del City, Tulsa Washington, and Sand Springs. All three losses came at the Del City Festival. A memorable victory came when the Lions put it all together and beat the undefeated, number 1 ranked Midwest City Bombers on Jan. 10. Attending the Boomer Conference Meet hosted by Altus, matmen ran away in the scoring, overwhelming their closest opponent, Putnam City West, by 35 points. Four individual matmen came out on top. They were Jim Hixson, Pat Fitzgerald, Stan Spaulding, and Cur- tis Brown. Also, Pat Fitzgerald was named the outstanding wrestler of the tournament. Traveling to the regional tourna- ment, Moore grapplers again made their stand. Outstanding perfor- mances were registered by many, and seven Lions qualified for the state meet. First place winners in their respec- tive weights were Stan Spaulding, Curtis Brown, and Joey Fowler. Second place titles were given to Jim Hixson, Pat Fitzgerald, and Vic- tor Wilson. Damon Forga placed third at regionals. V: ..f' 2 , .. ,... Q V I ......, ,,,,,,..,,..,,m..,,. ,yy I ,,,,, ,,, SSS g I ...l. rv TEAM SPIRIT really shows among the wrestlers as those watching from the sidelines cheer for their teammate on the mat. WRESTLING TEAM Front row: Monyywilllahms, Bonny Brown. Cla Jameson, John Allen, Chris Robinelt, Jody Lelglaric, Mike Wellner.OulntOi'1 ,D'avLs.fBob.Eslgew, manager, Second row: David Knowl, Baxrgrklowe. Tony Tompkins, Brian Fox. F-leayener, Roy Fleming, Phillip Paz, Scott Sewe I, Troy Birmingham, Mike Fiobinson: Back ' D F P Richard Kitchen,,Glen Pierce, Scott Hazelwood, Briavnwvetter, Mitch Tfelarce, Stan Spaulding. Gary Astle, A.J.A Dolezal, Victor Wilson. Curtis BLQMI- V 151 row: QLUAOU ,gr a, atlfitzger Bml,gy.,Br:s well, JxogyvTq:iw'Ig, Jim HIXSOH, ?

Page 157 text:

5 5 I 2 V' A ' ONE LEG UP. Heavyweight Joey Fowler struggles to keep control in his match against a Midwest City wrestler. Dec DGG155 Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. 5 ' l, MHS OPPONENT 64 John Marshall 10 21 Sam:l9sfSprings A 24 23 Del City 29 26 Tulsa Wash. 32 45 U.S. Grant 6 29 Norman 16 25 Putnam West 23 33 Southeast 16 29 Midwest City 24 44 Lawton Ike ig5'Qs?Q!5fV,,- 60 Northeast 0 26 Edmond 18 43 Lawton 5 38 Altus 9 TOURNAMENT PLACE Midwest City sixth Boomer Conf. first Regionals' second State eighth Won 11, Lost 3 'Q al' SIDELINES DUTIES vary from announcing the match to running the clock to keeping books for the team.