Speedway High School - Speedette Yearbook (Speedway, IN)

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Retaining a share of the Mid-State Championship with Mooresville, the Plugs established a rewarding 15-6 record. Win- ning the first six in a row over such oppo- nents as Pike, Ben Davis, Mooresville, and Southport the team looked to be on their way to a very successful season. Howev- er, everyone's spirit was dampened when the Panthers of North Central gave Speedway their first defeat by a 72-55 margin. Coming back strong to take out their frustrations on Zionsville 72-60, Avon 61-44, and Plainfield 51-45, the team had in sight a County Champion- ship. The initial step to arrive at the championship came when Speedway drew Lawrence Central in the first round of competition. Lawrence halted the Plugs hope of advancing to the second round by a very narrow margin 59-57. The next opponent on the Sparkplugs schedule was the Franklin Central Flashes. Downing the Flashes 52-51, the Plugs received the county Dope Box. Retaining the box by eliminating Beech Grove 62-41, the team bettered their re- cord to 11-2. Hoping to keep the winning streak alive at home, Speedway took on the Warriors from Whiteland but failed to come out on top. After losing their first game at home, they defeated Center Grove 53-45, but lost another close one to Warren Central moving their record to 12-4. Following the annihilation of Dan- ville 78-52, the Plugs ran cold and were defeated for the second time by Law- rence Central 78-61. Playing to the top of their capabilities the Plugs rolled over Shortridge 75-59, and moved on to the semifinals of the Ben Davis sectional. Un- fortunately the team started out much slower against Washington and fell behind by ten. The team tried valiantly to make a comeback but fell short 57-54 and ended a very gratifying seasn at 15 wins and only 6 losses. l-I-111-1---1-U Varsity Basketball 41 if ,.g .... 1 SHS OPP. , , . . 76 Pike 71 67 Ben Davis 55 53 Mooresville 42 - 64 Brownsburg 55 I 63 Greenwood 58 51- Southport 58 55 North Central 72 72 Zlonsville 60 61 Avon 44 51 Plainfield 45 County 57 Lawrence Central 59 57 Franklin Central 59 38 Warren Central 49 57 Whiteland 63 53 Center Grove 45 62 Beech Grove 41 I 78 Danville 52 61 Lawrence Central 78 Sectionals 75 Shortridge 59 54 Washington 57 42 ' T 1 Dean Medenwald, senior playmaker and flashy ball handler, goes up and around the Center Gorve center to end a fastbreak On 3 Scoring note- Being swarmed by three Center Grove tro jans, Curt Yeftich goes up strong for an eight foot jumper.

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00808855585 SHARE IM -STATE SHARP! MSHA? U: 3 E ,gg . ' ll While going up for the shot Plug center Phil Hall is fouled and gets a chance for a three-point play. 24 NS 5 All-Sectional and All-County selection Jeff Niemann evades the outstretched arm of the Center Grove forward to score a much needed basket in this close contest. VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: First Row: Mgr. M. Hall, 5 Junior standout Rod McNelly scores over Lawrence Central's giant Steve Risley to add to this game total o 21 points. Trainer D. Dyer, and Mgr. P. Shackelford. Second Row, Coach M. Pollard, M. Hardwick, K. Golden, D. Medenwald, B. Carter, P. Hall, J. Niemann, B. Workman, R. McNelly, C. Yeftich, K. Waggner, L. McHenry, R. Wilson, and Coach J. Crumley. . '. 'ln L..

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. is 'ME if tm' 1 J 4, ,5A L if 1 Showing good body COVITYOI, Laffy MCHGUVY menu' After driving the baseline, sophomore evers underneath the bucket for a routine lay-up. Wagoner goes Over a bulldog to add to winning score. , .wtt ,, gfff Reserve and part-time varsity center, Bob Workman, mus- RESERVE BASKETBALL TEAM - First Row: Mgr. M. Roberson, J. Butterworth, D. Collins, M. Hard cles up a five-foot 'banker' off of the glass for an unassisted wick, T. Lee, Mgr. J. Tucker. Second Row: Coach J. Crumley, S. Golden, G. Owensby, G. Raikes, J two points. Hardwick, G. Merrit, T. Niemann, K. Wagoner, L. McHenry, T. Linville, Mgr. D. Colgrove. . ASKBTBALL PB SPEBTS DISPLAY 380085 TALENT 26 'gg gg 3' an 2 S E 2 E. ss 'S