Sioux Falls College - Sioux Brave Yearbook (Sioux Falls, SD)

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Capt. Rayl is noted as one of the outstanding guards in the conference. His team was runner-up in the con- ference. Harrington again was one of the highpoint men in the state. His ability to shoot from the coffin corner has proved sensational. Jack was captain last year. Gus proved to be one of the out- standing first year men. In the start- ing lineup he controlled the tipoff, got newspaper applause for defensive work and maintained a high scoring column. Another proved freshman, Karl Franz, worth as a forward and His fnder-the-baskets Augustana attributed their first loss to — too much Bill Brennan . In his first year as a regular he proved his worth as a fast forward and a con- sistent high scorer. To Fuzz Peirce goes the credit for several rallys. His spirit coupled with defensive ability and point getting accounted for several victories.

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Basketball [Continued] Captain Bob Rayl distinguished himself as the best guard in the state and was placed on the first all-conference five, while Bill Brennan was honored with a forward position on the second mythical team. Jack Harrington also received honorable mention. The season in brief is as follows: The Braves ' opener was away from home against the Bridgewater Lions, who were defeated by the score of 33 to 25. Shimkat, a former member of the Bridgewater club, and Peckham were outstanding for the Braves, leading the scoring with 8 and 6 points respectively. Next in line was South Dakota State at Brookings who administered a 36 to 19 licking to S. F. C. The encounter was ragged and rough with both teams looking like early season calibre. Peckham again led the Braves ' scoring with 8 points, but Helfert probably turned in the best all around exhibition. Braves Rout Morningside 43 to 29 Morningside College of the North Central Conference was routed by the Braves at Sioux Falls to the tune of 43 to 29. In this fray the Purple and White boys showed that they were to be a real team and would make a strong bid for honors. Harrington with 14, Rayl with 10, and Helfert with 8 points turned in the best individual efforts. The Bridgewater Lions visited the S. F. C. gymnasium and were again handed a 50 to 31 defeat. The scoring was quite evenly distributed, while Gibson and Rayl turned in commendable performances at the guard posts. Augustana Loses Thriller to S. F. C. . fj The Purple and White cagers must have lived right during the next week for old man Good Luck was with them when they nipped Augustana 31 to 30 on the Coliseum floor. Kockenderfer of the Auggies went in for a set up shot with three seconds to play left, but he missed. All of the S. F. C. players performed excellently. Little Billy Brennan who scored 14 points in sensational fashion, and Jack Harrington who tallied the winning free throw, a penalty on Augustana for a extra time out in the closing minutes, deserve special mention. Holter was Augustana ' s best with 12 points. This thriller was played before a capacity crowd which at no time relaxed until the final whistle. The following week Coach Olsen took his warriors on the suicide Northern trip. The first games at Huron on Thursday night found the Braves sluggish in the first half and unable to overcome the Scalper ' s big lead, although coming back strong in the second half only to fall short one point, losing a heartbreaker 25 to 24. Moving on to Aberdeen Friday, the Olsenmen were slugged into a beating by the Wolves after getting off to an early lead. The score was 38 to 32. Brennan with 12, and Harrington with 10 lead the Braves ' efforts offensively with Rayl, Helfert, and Gibson strong on the defense. Gregorson and Williams, the best in the fisticuff line, led Northern ' s attack with 12 and 11 points respectively. Ninety-two

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Basketball [Continued] Tigers Win in Close Game Dakota Wesleyan, the conference champion, stopped S. F. C. on the home court 33 to 29. The two teams were evenly matched and provided a game that gave the spectators more than their money ' s worth. A fast offense, a tight defense, and accurate passing and shooting were featured by both clubs. By the score of 33 to 27, Spearfish was defeated by a hard fighting team of warriors. Jack Harrington ' s 16 points were good enough for honors. Frantz led the Braves to their next victory over Yankton when he gave a fine exhibition of basketball while connecting with four field goals and a gift shot. The affair was fast but not very well played, both teams appearing rather wild. In the best game of the season, State College handed the Braves their second defeat 32 to 30. What a game? The Olsenmen clicked, all of them, and they forced the Jack- rabbits to the limit. The Braves ' shots and passes were accurate as arrows, and the rabbits were chased so closely that they could get in the open but few times. Braves Smother Augies in Return Game The Vikings of Augustana were trounced decisively in the second meeting. Sioux Falls College collected 32 while the Norsemen were getting 23. Helfert and Brennan led the point getters with Rayl outstanding defensively. The Purple and White in this game clearly established superiority over their neighbors. That tells the story when Eastern was smothered at Madison 38 to 20. Helfert, Rayl, and Peirce led the attack although every member of the squad rang up counters at will. Hall was best for Eastern. Revenging two defeats of last year, the boys put down the Telegraphers of Le Mars 38 to 26. There was no question of the outcome throughout the game but was a very in- teresting one to watch. Again the score was well distributed with Brennan leading. Brilliant Playing Marks Mines Contest Down went the Hardrockers from the School of Mines. Score 29 to 27. The Braves again displayed fine work as a quintet and can be proud of their exhibition. With a high ranking in sight, the boys were playing brilliantly and were determined that they should not be denied any possible distinction. In this fray, Rayl and Peirce led the attack for Sioux Falls with McCrary and Buus best for the Mines. The Olsenmen entered the Southern game knowing that they must defeat their rivals to finish in the runners-up position. A victory had to be scored and consequently it was, but not without first playing a hard game and exhibiting a high class brand of basketball. Peirce, Harrington, and Helfert were high point getters with Rayl and Brennan shining on defense. Ninety-four