Sumner Academy of Arts and Science - Excalibur Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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H . N Varsity gains respect Sumner Academy's Varsity Boys basketball team made its debut in the KCK League this season. Although the season had its share of disappointments, the team ended the season with the respect of area teams. The Sabres had trouble getting their game together early in the season. Coach Alan Morris felt that early problems were due to a lack of team identity and team play. However, the Sabres began to play as a team and overcame their problems. Ronnie Robinson, senior, felt, . r.s, 4624. r ,trr llia e 605751 rre, l . ealr 53 Our first game against Harmon was the turning point in the season. It proved that extra-hard work and team effort produce very positive results. At the time that Harmon played Sum- ner, the Hawks were rated first in the league. However, the Sa- bres played a magnificent game and gave up a heartbreaking loss of 74-76. Although the team had suffi- cient talent to make its season successful, Coach Morris feels that the main ingredient was not giving up in tough compe- tition. Considering the kind of competition we faced, we held our own.

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621' Team hit with mluries Sumner's first Varsity Girls Basketball team tackled the court with enthusiasm and determination. Coached by Mr. Cecil Carter and Mrs. Winnie Ayers, the team went on to strengthen its game. Early in the season the team was plagued by a series of injuries to several of the starting players. However, the team kept its game going and by the end of the season, the team was playing more aggressively. Iackie Harris, junior, was deemed the outstanding offensive player, While Linda Gruendel, senior, was named as the leading defensive player by Coach Carter. With a lot of height, speed, and returning lettermen, next year we will have a strong and experienced team, commented Jackie Harris. 11 Katie Truman, junior, takes an outside shot during a game against Harmon. 22 Driv- ing to the goal, Iackie Harris, junior, scores two for the Sabres. 32 Knocking the ball to a teammate, Brenda Karl, sophomore, helps the Sabres gain possesion of the basketball. 41 Katie Truman practices lay-ups during halftime. 52 jackie Harris attempts to in- crease the Sabres' score during a game against Wyandotte. 61 Varsity Girls Basket- ball: Row 1: D. Henderson, G. Carter, B. Karl, K. Barnes. Row 2: L. Gruendel, I. Har- ris, D. Paige, K. Truman, I. Mason. csl 109

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Lf 622 D From the top of the key, Darnell Wil- liams, junior, outjumps his Ward opponents to put up a shot. 29 Pat Roark, senior, in- creases the Sabres' score by driving in a lay- up. 32 Displaying his superior jumping abili- ty, Ronnie Robinson, senior, attempts to score against the tough Harmon defense. 49 Terry Davis, junior, watches his shot fall as the Sa- bres' lead climbs. 53 Varsity Boys Basketball: Row 1: D. Coulter, L. Norman, D. Thomas, R. Davis, L. Wickliff, T. Ramirez, Row 2: Coach Morris, P. Roark, D. Williams, R. Robinson, T. Booker, T. Davis, S. Parker. 651 f4j 111