Rockford East High School - Argus Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL- Harris, R. Wenzel. B. Adden, Coach Bob Reliant, J. Ely, -Front Row: B. Lofgren, D. Crall. S. M, Hanson, B, Swenson. Second Row: B. Rehnberg, L. Gossman. B. Hasel- ton, Mgr. T. Lemery, Asst. Coach Lloyd King. Third Row: W. Cox. B. Stark, M. Thomas, A. Novak, S, Alsbury, R. Foley, W. Enckson. Soph Cagers Tie for Third in Big 8 Brad Lofgren lets loose with a jump shot as Boylan eager attempts to block the shot. Completing one of their best seasons in past years, the Rablets placed third in the Big 8. tied with Freeport behind Auburn and Guilford. In Bob Pellant ' s first year as sophomore coach, the sophs compiled an 11-10 season record and an 8-6 conference record. The sophs had to hustle to overcome their slow start after winning only two out of their first seven games. Coach Reliant chose the second East-West and East-Auburn games as the best of the season. The Rablets whipped the Braves 69 — 50 but dropped a 56 — 49 decision to the Squires in the closing weeks of a tough sophomore race. Reliant had praise for his entire squad but cited Brad Lofgren. leading scorer, and Mike Thomas. leading rebounder and free throw shooter, as stand- outs. The coach felt that his team hustled all the time, worked hard and progressed rapidly. The Rablets entered the Belvidere Sophomore Tournament and won their first game 60-42 over Crystal Lake. The soph ' s bid for the championship, however, came to an end when they were dumped by Auburn 68—45.

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Brad Peck (25) and Jim Kowalewski (40) watch Chris Plagers jump shot arch toward the basket. over Belvidere, Harlem J-V BASKETBALL— Front Row: B. MacCallum. R Swenson. T, Bennett. B. Lundberg. Second Row: Coach Brad Fowler. B, Klaas, J. Guzzardo. G. Bubnack. Gary Olson brings the ball down court around Auburn ' s Iverson.

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Rab Matmen Post 5-1 Conference Mark East ' s wrestlers had a near-perfect confer- ence dual meet record of 5-1 this year, although they were only 8-8 overall. A strong group of juniors and sophomores will be back next year, including seven of this year ' s varsity. Both Tom Hannah (35-5) at 180 and Jack Knutson (26-5) at 154 captured Big 8 Con- ference and District crowns. Hannah lost only one match until he reached the sec- tional tourney. From there he was defeated four times on his way to sixth place in the state. Three all-time and three second-place rec- ords were set this year. Hannah had 23 near- falls, breaking the all-time record. He stands second to Roger Scott in most total points with 153 and most pins with 17. Junior Mike Verhage and sophomore Dave Cox both broke the record for most escapes with 25 and 23 respectively, and junior Roger Whit- tington has scored the most reversals ever. 29. Tom Hannah was elected Captain and Most Valuable Wrestler by his teammates, as Ron Below was voted Most Improved Wrestler. Sophomore Dave Cox. who wrestled varsity 145. was named Most Improved Sopho- more. In the Sophomore Big 8 Tourney, held at East. Kent Dahlstrand took first place, as did Ron Anderson and Eric Foreman. Varsity grappier. Roger Whittmgton. struggles to keep Wests Didier from escaping. VARSITY WRESTLING— Front Row: D Fuller. M Donze. R Below. Second Row: C, Pearson. R. Whittmgton. R. March Third Row: M, Verh- age. D. Cox. J. Knutson. Coach Gary Giardim, Fourth Row: K, Bennett. T, Hannah. S. Pippel.