Sumter High School - Paragon Yearbook (Sumter, SC)

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Gamecocks Claim Region Championshipg Cain Berth in Lower State Play Sparked by increased confidence in their own ability and the smell of an- other region championship, the Cocks dominated the action in their first five region contests. But all hopes seemed doomed when the team lost a hard- fought battle to West Florence and floundered under the pressure tactics applied by the Camden Bulldogs. However, the strong competition in Region VI proved fatal to other con- tenders and Sumter grabbed the Re- gion title with a win over the Hartsville Red Foxes followed by a 91-56 victory over Hillcrest. 72 Sports Y V ., if

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I Opposite Page: Q13 Holzbach leads team in assists with fundamental passes. C25 Randy Weston bangs one home in SHS's only victory over Spring Valley. Q35 Skip Seebeck beats his man with a left-handed hook shot. C43 Kings- tree defenders prove to be no match for Sumter's inside game. This Page: CU Tony Mincey carries Hartsville player to the hoop. Q21 Reverse by Parker catches Camden off guard. C33 Futile attempt by a Conway player seems to be no match for Humzie Way. C41 Bynum's look of frustration is cause for concern. Q e - .,. . E K ,- 5 1 'ji ., ' 4 ' .... 4 'W V Sports 71

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ft 1, 'N Opposite Page: Q15 Holzbach draws obvious blocking foul. C25 Will Bynum exhibits his soft touch. C39 Mike Slater displays his part of the game . . . the fast break. This Page: CU Second-half strategy is layed out in West Florence game. C25 Parker tips one in over battling opponent. C37 The harassment from an aggressive defender does not phase Tony Mincey as he lets go for another two points. Sports 73