Sumter High School - Paragon Yearbook (Sumter, SC)

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Opposite Page: Vll Team-scoring leader, Lynn Finney, adds to her point total with a jump shot. Lynn was voted to the Region VI All-Star team. C21 Coach Barton's pep talk provides 2nd-half spark. This Page: l'll Ruth Green displays her defensive ability in W. Florence game. 12? Vicky Baird's quick outlet pass leads to easy bucket in W. Florence game. l3l Gail Washington out- maneuvers opponent and drives the baseline. 145 Miriam Spann keys inbound pass in closing seconds of game. l5l Excellent form and a deadly eye adds two for Deborah Bradley in Lancaster game. Sports 75

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Girls Capture H3 Rating in Region VI Tournament Beginning the season under new head coach Strib Barton seemed to spark an enthusiastic spirit for this year's girls basketball team. Although they were young and inexperienced, this did not daunt the determination of the girls. Coaches Barton and Witt realized this and centered game plans around girls who wanted to play and give their best effort. The hard work paid off as the girls fought several battles right down to the wire. The shooting strength for the girls was not centered around any one person, but featured a balanced scoring attack. The increasing enthusiasm and spirit displayed by the team created a new interest on the part of the student body. 74 Sports

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V. Powerful Baby Birds Blitz Opponents The transition from junior high to senior high didn't seem to affect the confidence or ability of the layvee players. From the opening jump ball to the final buzzer, the Baby Birds literally stomped each adversary who ventured into the Cock Pit. Their only defeat during regular season play came on the road at the hands of the West Florence Knights. The strong defense displayed by the 'Cocks allowed their opponents an average of only 31 points per game. The shooting of Moses, Hunter, and Davis anchored the balanced offense. Rebounding became a determining factor in the high scoring games with the transfer of Moses from the Varsity squad. He initiated the fast break with many quick outlet passes. x.. aj xv 5- -.L .1 ,, '.-.. ,Uv 4 y 7. J 3 a fr Nf'i7 .1ii ggi? if 'X' F 4 , ' Him 1 T jj 76 Sports