Wilson High School - Nova Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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Un the Hard-wood Floors Amid ASW Yells, RAM Hoopsters watch as Coach Scott teaches a new offensive play ILSON I-ligh's powerful basketball team, coached by Marv Scott, captured its first Capital League champ- ionship this year as it swept through League competition with but one defeat. The team also made a fine showing in the City League by posting a second place finish. While playing excellent ball during the majority of the season, Ram hoopmen still found nights when they couldnt put a good game together. However, the overall strength and depth of the team was exhibited by the fact that only Phil Carlson and Bob Abelsett started every game. There was always the competition and the spirit that goes with the competition as the boys fought for a starting position on the team. After finishing third in the Tacoma Athletic Commis- sion's annual hoop-go-round, the Rams went after their opponents with a vengence. They defeated every team that they met at least once, and Stadium High was the only team that posted two wins when meeting the Ram hoopmen. However, Wilson more than took revenge for these defeats as they came back to trounce the Stadium Tigers on February 21 by twenty-one points. Among the Thirty-Six high-ranked adversaries 'that Wilson defeated were Olym- pia, Stadium, and Clover Park. Upon the conclusion of the season the Rams had compiled a seven win, one loss Capi- tal League record, while finishing the City League with an impressive six win, three loss, season record. The Wilson High Rams completed the entire season with a record of 14 wins and 5 losses. ln individual play Bob Abelsett led the team in scoring and finished second in the City and Capital Leagues with a total of 319 points. Phil Carlson was right behind him in team and City scoring with 283 points. Both Bob and Phil were excellent under the boards and on rebounding. Together they pulled off more rebounds than any other twosome in the City and Capital Leagues. Dave Husby, Bill Porter, Ioe Savini, and lack Skaanes gave the team added strength both in scoring and in rebounding. The Rams often depended upon the accuracy of their guards. lim Highsmith, Bill Parker, Dan Baty, and Skip Post, Wil- son's guards, were the spark plugs and play-makers during the games. A highly spirited group, the 1960-61 Rams played good team ball.