Springfield Catholic High School - Irish Reflector Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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'DHD VUUBEUUULUE Jasketball team vith a record of r varsity tour- our Irishmen id place trophy. decent one in yers from the re and junior :ugh the season nge in coaches. 1 over the helm sh finish their .bout the season, zed, This past men got many This fact, he J the basketball ing year. The freshmen boys basketball team ended their season with an above average record of 7-5. The squad had a variety of members with an abundance of talent. Many of the boys had been playing basketball together for many years, which often showed up on the court. Three members were placed on the Varsity and Junior Varsity level. The future of these freshmen is unlimited. Their goals are only possible through hard work and effort. Good luck to the future sophomores and keep up the good work. 4'-, V , 4 W-WW .,.., .. . ..,,,,3,:v . ,,... ww E 1 ' . -, bfi- A ., . , 5, :f W' s Y ' i U2 . W1 ,, L has ' ' 5-1112 -4. , ....f1f.?,. 0,11 , 1555. yi: l Q' 2 5 3- .. 'ye W we.-1aQ,,,,.,' ' 1:2 . ' -2 xg, 5 1 'gg -. I 9 ,, ,. Af--Q:y:51,,-,s:Xx5:.M5.5:f,,.,Hx,j'-'jj42r:- :'-1 gig: ' Q giiwrglvljjf-fs f -. .wma ffa2s,.f-f,.a415:?'?,i' '- ' I A In 7:.:.,.,, , 1 -'Ei .'.. , 6 5 Qfa ., U '- -J:-iEi.g. . :'.2: 5:v':6...1 . , , U 1 1. Freshman, front row, left to right: Mike Donelson, Chris Otradovec, manager Vince Berg, Brad Quinn, Paul Bingle. Back row, left to right: Glenn Gray, Tom Bertalott, David Exline, Coach Jim Horton, Craig Kleithermes, Mike Manzcuk, Kevin Eck. 2. A slam dunk by Craig Kliethermes? 3. Lay-ups were a breeze for Paul Bingle. 4. David Exline led the attack on the court by both his dribbling and shooting techniques. Q. X J I Layout by Brenda Rehagen .,... ... -' ,. , ....,. - ' -5 ' s- 44.ii..:....:.f.s.4u.v.........,.....- .. .A .-

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1 1 1 l if 1. Junior varsity, front row, left to right: manager Ray Miederhoff, Glenn Gray, David Eck, David Hall, manager Vince Berg. Back row, left to right: Marc Manzcuk, Steve Berberich, Ed Rippee, Craig Kliethermes, Jeff Driscoll, assistant coach Jim Horton, David Exline, Sean Hyde, David Woody, Ron Michael, Mike Dailey. Missing is Coach Bill Hyde. 2. The sky's the limit for Mike Dailey. 3. Jeff Driscoll launches an easy two . 4. The Fighting Irish were always known for their aggres- sive defense. 9. Ronnie Michael displays his perfect shooting form. WLHIHIFEIU Wi The junior varsity basketball team ended their season with a record of 10-11. In the junior varsity tour- nament at Conway, our Irishmen brought home a second place trophy. Their record was a decent one in which it took players from the freshman, sophomore and junior classes. Midway through the season the J.V. had a change in coaches. Coach Bill Hyde took over the helm and helped the Irish finish their season. When asked about the season, Coach Hyde remarked, This past year many young men got many chances to play. This fact, he commented, will help the basketball program in the coming year. , The freshmf ended their average reel a variety abundance boys had h together for showed up members we and Junior of these fres goals are on work and e future sophc good work. T V ' 2 ,,,,,,,,a,A ,3,f,,1,l, gwfw, , , I 54.1 I nz ' .5 L '.fgb,-g'?fXH' ff ,V ,., ff-' 5 ' gfnzfilfya, Z2 Q1 . k ppm,-1. any ' ff!! yfnlfacg .:. .nl ' A 1 'f .Qi Q it E .1 5. ,z ' A ' 1 ' 1, 'Zz-24 ' X' -9-.,??52f? V I' -' , ' !.i, i l k , if A-M 2 A W 4 ,, Ia., I , ,, 1 ,f , ,f 1 a - G f 27 'eff g l 'gin D' 3525 iw, f Af ' nf' 6 fl yf f 7 , ,,,,,, Q ' - A ff A , ,,,,, 71 - '7 1 ', 1 .,.,,,,.,a,. n V ' ,A ,.,, L5 V A ,.V,,, .V . , V A ' qhf W, ? gan 2 3 4 r ii Ez g QM? I I ,, ax 7 - fl ! 3444.111 fwnt. 4, 5 gl A--11 .1-Lf' 'S 4:

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Irish 57 Hurley 38 59 Nixa 58 53 Morrisville 57 58 Forsyth 50 49 Willow Springs 85 46 Branson y 62 62 Fair Grove 75 48 Strafford 51 70 Forsyth 64 39 Ash Grove 45 51 Ash Grove ' I 58 64 Crane 71 40 Rogersville A 60 56 Nixa 62 57 Straffcrd 69 65 Joplin McAuley ' , ' 54 55 Galena 46 57 Sparta V 43 56 Walnut Grove 78 68 Pleasant Hope 61 66 Reeds Spring 67 66 Seymour 70 51 Spokane 57 Rebuilding describes the 1979-80 basketball season for the Fighting Irish. The season, how- ever, had its high points. The Irish defeated Nixa for the first time in three years. After trailing by as much as 17 points in the third quarter, the Irish propelled them- selves into the lead - with two minutes remaining and held on to win 59-58. The Irish were led by 6'1 three-year letterman Reggie Ver- furth with an average of 18 points and 10 rebounds per game. Mike Healey, 6'4 senior center, played organized basketball for the first time, came on to help lead the Irish, both defensively and offen- sively. Dan Eck, 5'11 senior guard, started spontaneously and always gave the Irish a lift. The basketball season, however, was marred by the loss of two juniors, Kelly Verfurth and Steve Sullivan. The loss affected the Irishg it gave the younger players more playing time. We feel as though the Irish have a bright future ahead of them. LULUIJJ LUIJUIL EUIE 41. , Q ..,.,, ,,.. ..,,, ... . ., ,,,. 1 B 8