Park View High School - Leaves of Memory Yearbook (South Hill, VA)

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T)in CParJt TJiecv the C ) iain p ions flip The 1968 Dragons, coached by Mr. Leo Allen, graciously accepted the first district trophy in P.V.’s history after defeating Bluestone, the cross-county rivaT, in the District Championship contest at Hampden-Sydney College. Ben Taylor, big sixth man on the team, shows the strength and style against Brunswick, used by Dragon players on their way to the championship. A happy crowd lifts Coach Leo Allen to take down the net after the Dragons captured the district championship. A happy and well deserving team of Champions-the 1968 Dragons, holders of Group II District III Title. 27

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ft far d 7. Jorf and determination Dragons warm up for first game with their big rival Bluestone. Scott Boswell and Ben Taylor (43) rebounding against Blue- stone. Melvin Oakley drives in for two points against Cumberland. Big Dave goes high for a basket against Greensville. 26

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r ago ns There had to be a first time for Park View at Charlottesville and in their first performance at the U. Va. Coliseum, the Dragons represented District III well, with a score of 59-66. With this experience under their belts, the Park View team may look forward to many trips to Charlottesville in the future. Ben Taylor fouls a Matoaca player in our attempt to rebound. Bill Ogburn (22) battles the Kersey brothers of Matoaca for control of the ball. High scorer, Nickie Cleaton, takes his favorite jump shot as Dave Crawford clears the way. 28