Southside High School - Southerner Yearbook (Fort Smith, AR)

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Propelled by downcourt momentum, Steve West floats up to the goal after a steal against Little Rock Parkview in conference play in Rebel gym. Young Rebs finish season strong Topped by outstanding in- dividual performances during the second half of the season, the Rebels gave their fans something to look forward to next year. Culminating all single game scores by the Rebs this year, George Catsavis hit for 23 points in defeat against the Benton Panthers, 80-59. Southside overcame a four- game losing streak to defeat Charleston 55-36 on February 9. The Rebels came within 25 seconds of a three-game winning streak when they lost to Little Rock Parkview 54-52 on Febru- ary 12, because they, then, beat Springdale 52-46 on February 16 lVlan in motion, Kenny Jones, drives around Buzz Karsten Qs screen in home court action against the Patriots. 72 Basketball where Kenny Jones scored 19 points, the junior guard's highest output of the season. Clutch performances netted Southside closing victories over Springdale and Fayetteville, as Kenny Jones hit a 55-foot desper- ation shot with two seconds left to win over Springdale, 51-49, and Steve West sank two last- second free throws to defeat Fayetteville, 66-64. Void of any returning starters at the first of the '70-71 schedule, the Rebels spent this past season rebuilding their team with sophomores and juniors, who should show dividends in the coming basketball seasons. tn,-.ss stir slfirif -E f f' ,ss ..,, , ,,,,,...... 1 ,K ,. ,, Determination distorts the body of Bill Baker as he grabs a rebound against Hot Springs in a con- ference game in the Rebel gym.

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year Completion of the regular season on a winning note, the Southside Rebels took their final two conference games with last- second victories against Spring- dale and Fayetteville bringing their season record to 8-16 and their conference mark to 4-8. Dropping their first two games of the year, the Rebs lost to Fayetteville on December 1 and Little Rock Central Decem- ber 4. Two victories in a row hiked the Southerners record to 2-2 as they defeated Mulberry 62-56, December 8, and Van Buren 57-39, December 11, in two home games. Senior Reece Jaber took scoring honors in both contests with 13 and 12 point outputs respectively. After a December 15 loss to Russellville the Southside five captured two wins-over Van Buren 47-33, December 17, and Charleston 62-46, December 2. lVlax Roberts, a junior guard, led all scorers in both wins with 15 and 16 points respectively. Defeats to Northside January 5, and three conference foes, Hot Springs, Parkview, .and Little Rock Catholic brought the Confederates losing streak to four before the squad took its first conference win from Texarkana 60-56. Leading scorers for the Rebs in the January 22 win was Jaber with 14 points. Victory in the Southsiders' final game in the first half of the schedule brought the Rebs mid- season record up to 5-7. Even at this point, the young team was showing signs that experience was the needed ingredient which would create a winning combina- tion for the Rebs. Basketball 71

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Superior height enables 6'6 George Catsavis to get control of the ball gainst Benton in the Rebel gym. Victim of a downcourt collision, Max Roberts awaits the call during a home game against Hot Springs. Arching the ball above the opposition, senior Reece Jaber shoots for two in a heartbreak- ing loss to Parkview at Southside. Basketball 73