Warren Western Reserve High School - Aurora Yearbook (Warren, OH)

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I. V. squad makes good comeback Traditionally a junior varsity bas- ketball team would combine the tal- ent of both the sophomores and the juniors. As the '79-'80 season approached however, the squad was made up of all sophomores. Once again, the cliche Practice makes perfect seemed evident as the team began their conditioning program in early summer. Then, in the last week of October, they started the various play and drill practices. The hard work paid off when the Raiders whipped Champion 79-32 in the first conflict of the season. After losing only three games by a combined total of six points, thoughts of revenge were in their minds. They beat Howland by elev- en and Fitch by twelve, two of the three games they had previously lost. Coach Bob LaRicca and his staff were proud to be part of the IV team. As the year progressed, he could see the improvement of their man to man defense and motion of- fense. Each week, Coach LaRicca tried to let every member have al piece of the action. With thel achievements and goals set by the squad, their future as varsity players looked promising. Coach Bob LaRicca shouts a play from the sideline. A gn Q .- - . ., .. .. , .,,:p L' . in ,. -' its s ' ..,.. P- T . ..' I t ' ' ' it ,Q if fi ..... . .... . . c R i it , Q. aww.. wg Ieff Hugley runs into a wall of defenders as he attempts a lay-up. - 1980 I.V. Basketball-Front Row: Steve Cicero, Don Fowler, Willie Dawson, Te Jenkins, Jeff I-lugley, Sherman Davie. Back Row: Andre Reed, Iim Collins, Iohj Johnson, Mark Alexander, Vince Peterson, Mark Ingram, Mike Williams. Sophomore Ted Ienkins brings the ball down Don Fowler plans his strategy. 114fB0ys' I.V. Basketball . . ,i--13835.-., mi... court in a hurry.

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Raiders have 'Basketball Fever' For years, Warren has been a foot- ball dominated town. Then, as the '79-'80 season approached, Coach Lawhorn and his staff were deter- mined to bring Basketball Fever into Warren. But, first it would take some incentive to pull in the Hoop Fans from all over the city. Obvi- ously, it would take a team that not only won, but one that won with style and class. Early in April, the team put their plan into action with the start of their conditioning pro- gram. Two to three hours a day the squad could be found running, jumping, doing sit-ups and every other muscle straining excercise that would get them ready for on the court practice. The first game was scheduled on December 4th and the team was ready. Fans from all over Warren began to pour in to view the Raid- ers who were No. 2 in the AAA poll by the end of the season. In addi- tion, the three Warren high schools had lost a combined total of five games. Harding lost two to I.F.K. and two to Reserve. Reserve was undefeated. This was the first time in Raider history that a varsity bas- ketball team has had an undefeated season Q20-OJ. I.F.K. was also undefeated and No. 1 in the state AA polls. Basketball Fever had definitely hit Warren. Coach john Lawhorn urges on his team from the sideline. David jenkins ignores a Spartan as he drib- bles down court. VW! if ay X ' 11 in . ' fotau 2 ' if 11 J f A ,Alv Q' 9 if , , gg .,,. 5 WM 7 'W W A , .M -. INN W 3 WU: . T ' ,mums Z D . R at uw 'F mx Darrell Herron feels that a referee could at Scott Berry decided if you can't go around to least help him up. shoot, go up and over. Boys' Varsity Basketball!113

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3 Don Fowler makes a good pass while he keeps a close eye on the opposition. 1979-80 I.V. Basketball ' X WWR 79 Champion 65 Boardman 57 Mooney 42 Howland 61 LaBrae 68 Harding 34 Fitch 49 Ursuline 82 Brookfield 58 Hubbard 57 Campbell 52 Boardman 66 Mooney 76 Alliance 44 Howland 65 Fitch 58 Ursuline 71 Hubbard 53 Campbell 51 Harding Boys' I.V. Basketball!115