Wilburton High School - Diggers Yearbook (Wilburton, OK)

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Queen Kim Cecil was crowned by Dale Scott and Lance Davis at half- time ceremonies. The light rain that was falling didn't diminish the beauty of the queen and her attendants, but the subsequent downpour sent most people scurrying for cover.

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All-State Player Wes Morris Signs With Kansas State The first Wilburton All-State football player since 1955, Digger Wes Morris signed to continue his grid efforts at Kansas State as his coaches, team- mates, family, and friends gathered to share in the big moment. Wes had been named as District 2A- 16 Offensive Player of the Year, All- Area Center, All-Conference Center, and was a member of the Region Six All-Star team. Wes credits his Mom and Coach But- ler for encouraging him. If fully used, his scholarship amount will be in ex- cess of $36,000. Basketball Teams Advance To Tourneys The Lady Diggers display the 2A-16 District Trophy they won by defeat- ing Hartshorne 54-38 and Heavener 60-36. In the first game of Regional play the girls lost a squeaker to Poteau. Shoot- ing 57 per cent from the field and 84 per cent from the free-throw line, they eliminated their next opponent, Beggs, only to go down to Roland in their last game of the season. Outstanding Forward Debbie Turner signed to play with EOSC next year. Guard Valerie Collums received the Wilburton State Bank Defensive Player of the Year Award. The Diggers also took the 2A-16 Dis- trict Trophy by drawing a Bye and then defeating Hartshorne 51-42. Their first Regional game was a hard- fought 47-44 win over Spiro. Advanc- ing to Regional finals, they lost a tough one to Checotah and then dropped their final game to Wagoner in Area play. Brenton Duncan received the Wilbur- ton State Bank Defensive Player of the Year Award.