St Xavier High School - Xaverian Yearbook (Junction City, KS)

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RAMS TAKE SECOND IN LEAGUE Just missing out in the last seconds of their final game for the first-place finish, the Rams finished in an uncon- tested second. This was the Rams first year in the Solomon Valley League and they proved their ability by finish- ing with a 8-2 record. This record is a credit to Coach Westerhaus' superior coaching ability and to the team which worked so hard to earn it. The season was sparked by team effort. The Rams were led by senior Bob Wahle, who set a new school scoring record. Jeff Grant and Tom Winterscheidt spearheaded an aggressive defense and were always good for a few points. Cleveland Lavender was a helpful gunner for the Rams. Justin Hoover was responsible for setting up the plays and aided greatly with the scoring. Fred Meseke contributed heavily to the offense by helping to set up many plays and by shooting to score when points were needed. Keith Boiler also gave the Rams a little extra lift whenev- er he was on the floor. Jerry Grier, a junior, had good ability to jump and was counted on to win the opening tip-off. Coach Westerhaus once said. “We had good spirit from the boys this year for they knew what they wanted and what they had to do to get it. 1 watched these seniors for a long time and 1 knew they would be good. The Rams used their individual talents then combined them in brilliant team work to be one of the best teams in the state. 24 High scorer Bob Wahle shows his basketball finesse. Ace guard Justin Hoover demonstrates his basketball talent.

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Fullback, Tom Winterschcidt, prepares to show his power to a Huskie defender. Jerry Grier outmanuvers a White City defender and then heads upfield. Starting from left to right: front row; Manager Mark Sanders, Jeff Becker. Keith Meyer, Andre Quinton, Tom Tighe, Manager Victor VanW'inkle. second row; Clark Tally, Tom Winterschcidt. F.ric Loeb, Joe Flargreaves. Alan Hopper, Mike Helton, Justin Hoover, Tom Boiler, back row; Head coach Richard Anderson. Bob Beavers, Bill Colvin, Joe Boiler, Jerry Grier, Brad Becker, Mike Minnerath, Bob Knapp, Rod Mays, Assistant coach Dale Bond, Not pictured is Cleveland Lavender. 23

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A-TEAM SEASON RECORD WE OPPONENTS THEY 77 While City 49 62 Solomon 39 78 Downs 55 66 Hope 69 56 Clyde 60 66 St. Johns 64 49 Glasco 45 56 North Central 43 87 White City 40 59 Glasco 57 51 Solomon 47 34 Downs 21 46 North Central 44 61 St. Johns 54 64 Hope 55 45 Clyde LEAGUE TOURNAMENT 46 46 North Central 76 43 Clyde DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 45 77 Solomon 66 46 Valley Heights 64 denotes win Fred Mesekc attempts a long two points. A-Team standing I. to r.: Keith Boiler, Cleveland Lavender, Jerry Grier, Bob Wahle. Fred Meseke. kneeling: Mark Sanders (Manager). Jeff Grant, Justin Hoover, Tom Winterscheidt. 25