Wheaton Academy - Compass Yearbook (Wheaton, IL)

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Having absorbed five consecutive de feats the Maroon and White determined to beat Elmwood Park Again they 'Fought bravely but the failure to cop italuze on several breaks handed them another disheartening loss of 47 to 45' Perhaps the Warriors were lust as surprised as University High when they snapped their long losing streak by post ing a victory of 57 to 44' Chrouser and Hare fired in 'Il points each to spark Wheaton to victory It was refreshing to change the routine' Dlgnlfled and cold Luther North smothered any hugh hopes that the War rlors might have had' Still unbeaten in basketball competition they had no in tentuons of losing to the Academy Thus once again the Warriors fell 48 to 56 Much apprehension marked the calm before the Warriors again met IC Both provement' But underneath the lights It was IC that controlled the dribbling and backboards Leading 20 to 'll after the first quarter they continued on un molested to win by a score of 66 to 38' Slaughterlng their next opponent ll Ivana Christian 71 to 48 the Warriors began to show signs of life' With high hopes the bug five faced Fenton in a firey hot game' Both teams experienced dramatic moments' But Fenton applying adequate pressure while retaining her lead went on to win 61 to 54' With good form Faulkner lumps and fires for 2 more paints' From left to nght VanEngen Faulkner Mohr Hare Bosgraf Sullivan Coach Pooley Chrouser Regler McKellin Rockness Thompson Supp and Harris I . . . . I . . . I x I .. I . i 5 b u a I I P I 1- - U teams had shown definite signs of im- x , - , . u . I - A I I l I ll 1' a ll ' . I . . I I

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Up and in goes the ball as Chrouser fires from the corner WARRIORS HAVE TROUBLE There's something iust thrilling about the season's first basketball game! While yet in the huddle, determined hands clasp! Then amid boisterous applause, the starting five trot onto the court! Each player breathes deeply and crouches for the iump! Up goes the ball and with its rebound, a new season begins. Facing powerful I.C. in the opening game, the Warriors displayed great potential. Along the sideline Coach Pooley, making his debut as basketball coach, shouted encouragement to the fellows. The game grew tighter and more nerve- iangling! As the remaining seconds fleeted, the Warriors staged one last des- perate effort! Like a mysterious enchantment the court quieted. Sadly enough the score remained 46 to 43 - l.C.'s favor. Never , quipped the Alumni squad, but for once they were wrong! Sparked by Sullivan and Thompson, the game developed into a parade and ended with victory celebrations - 46 to 42! Sporting a 'I and 'l record, the Warriors faced Luther South. Unfortunately Wendling of Luther South netted 32 points to hand the Warriors a resounding 80 to 69 defeat! Watch out for Stone! That was the cry of anguish from the Warriors in the fourth quarter against Francis Parker! Leading the entire game, they saw their lead dwindle until Stone's continual bombardment put Parker out in front to stay! Leading the scoring with 4'l points, Stone outclassed the Warriors - 64 to 6'I! Following the example set, Chicago Christian beat the Warriors 48 to 38. The Academy simply couldn't cope with such a tight defensive zone. Only 7 points, but that was more than enough . . . to lose again! Despite all their efforts against St. Procopius, the Warriors fell short by a 61 to 54 margin. Continuing to play commendable but unlucky ball, the Warriors faced North Park. For only a fleeting moment the game was almost theirs! Having fought hard all the way, it seemed only deserving to climax the evening with a thrilling victory. Instead, North Park squeezed them out - 59 to 58!

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Wuth deadly accuracy Bosgraf huts agam! Bounclng back the Warrnors handed Elgun her 40th straxght defeat' Wm nmg by only 'IO polnts 69 to 59 the game was much closer than expected However under Sulllvans 26 polnt surge victory was assured' Vlctory' Victory' Once again the Warruors chalked up another wan thus tume by tying Latin ln knots 53 to 49' Too good to last long the Maroon and Whute were toppled from thenr perch by Walther Luther' Chrouser scored 17 ponnts but even that proved futnle' The Warruors were soundly trounced 67 to 55' Cllmblng quickly back the Academy cagers whupped Glenwood 75 to 6'l' Chrouser wuth 18 pomts and Sulllvan wuth 'I7 provuded the wmmng com bnnatlon' Wlth vncuous speed the Warruors pounced on North Shore' Comnng out un the second half to break a 30 to 30 he they poured In 33 ponnts scalpmg thelr opponents 63 to 52' Ending the season with added dlsappountment the unsteady Warrlors fell to Harvard 50 to 58' All theur effort proved fruutless Lookmg back over the season was lnkewnse unlmpressuve 8 wuns and 'I3 losses' Though accumlatmg 1047 posnts unequal dnstrlbutuon hurt greatly Another poor season closed u want' The Tournament stlll remamed' Thompson Faulkner Hare S pp 5 I0 guod 5 5 forward 6 forward 5 9 guard me 0 . x X , -K .. . I . . . . .- I I ' . , . . I I ' ,,. . . . . . . . , 1 . . . I . I 1 1 1 ' . .. I . ' . . 1 1 I ' , ' ' ' . ...bt i , ,, r 1 11 1 1 11