Wisconsin High School - Wisconsin Yearbook (Madison, WI)

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Wisconsin High - 59 Portage ' 37 As the score shows, the Badgers had an easy timewith this one. The team was paced by Jerry Herling with 14 points. Center, Lowell Fmker was not far behind with twelve. Wisconsin High - 42 Edgerton - 47 'Ihis was a hard game to lose but it was equally hard-fought. Edgerton led by a small margin all the way. Jerry Herling took honors with ll points. M Wisconsin High - 46 Baraboo - 35 Leading by a large margin all through the gme the Preps chalked up an easy win. It was a bad night for Baraboo, and the Badgers had less trouble than was expected. Leading scorer was Froker with 16 points. Wisconsin High - 34 Stoughton - 37 This hotly contested game ended up atie at half-time, the scorewas 23 all. In the renaining time the margin widened and we lost by three points. Froker led our scoring with 9 points. Wisconsin High - 45 Fort Atkinson - 35 Despite the fact that we won by 10 points, coach wasn't too pleased with this one. The second team played most of the second half. lowell Froker was high man with 10 points. Wisconsin High - 28 Lake Mills - 30 Although close behind most of the way md always in the fight, we lost by a 2 point margin. Lake Mills won the gane on the strength of their scoring in the first half. Jerry Herling led the scoring with 12 points. ' Wisconsin High - 38 Monroe - 20 This game closed the Southem Ten race for the Badger Preps, and with this victory we tied with Beedsburg for 6th place. Playing an especially good game lowell Froker scored 16 points to lead the Preps as well as Monroe. Wisconsin High - 45 Jefferson - 36 ln handing Jefferson a 45 to 36 defeat Wisconsin High earned their way to the su.b-regional tournament at Stoughton. It was a well-contested glue with the lead changing often enough to make things interesting. High scorer was Herling with 19 points. Wisconsin High - 34 Stoughton-35 This was our first game in the sub-regional and it proved to be a thriller. In the last second Herling made a basket which tied the game. In the act of shooting he was fouled and earned an attenpt at one free-throw which would decide the gene. Unfortunately the shot was missed. Wisconsin High - 49 Oconomowoc - 52 In this gmc, our second and lastof the sub-regionals, we led by three points at the half- time. Unfortnmately, later in the gane this margin was cut, and Oconomowoc managed to win by three points. Jerry Herling paced the scoring with a high of 20 points. - au-

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BASKETBALL HIGHLICHTS Wisconsin High - 36 Columbus - 25 The Badgers opened their basketball season with a stellar performance, outwitting Columbus in a non-conference tilt. High scorers were Lowell Froker and Jerry Herling with ten points. Wisconsin High - 46 Mount Horeb - 38 A rally in the third period put the game on ice for the Preps. Although a little too lively at times Wisconsin High came through with a win. 'lhe two guards, Herling and Spoentgen, scored 17 and 13 points respectively. Wisconsin High - 24 Beedsburg - 28 Leading tmtil the third quarter the Preps gave Reedsburg a run for their money, but at that time the Beavers put on a rally and cinched the game by a four point margin. Dm Lehman tallied seven points for high scorer. It was a hard gune to lose. Wisconsin High - 26 Wisconsin Dells - 25 On their hdme floor in aclose game the Preps pulled out on top during the last three minutes of play. However the game was a pretty sloppy one. Herling paced the scoring with 12 points on six baskets. The gane was a thriller. Wi sconsin High - 31 Monroe - 39 Monroe's Silver Streaks were responsible for our second defeat this season. Although scoring more points in the second and fourth halves the Preps cane out on the short endof the score. Jerry Herling took scoring honors with ten points. Wisconsin High - 4.0 Edgerton ' 46 'Ihe Badger Preps staged a last period rally in an attenptto win over Edgerton, but our league opponent had previously scored eighteen points, which cinched the game. Herling and Lehman were high scorers for the Preps. Wisconsin High - 44 Lake Mills - 39 The Preps led this game most of the way and played a good brand of basketball. It was a hard- fought gane. Alternating between guard and forward Jerry Herling paced with a high of twenty points. Wisconsin High - 34 Fort Atkinson - 52 Out-played by the Fort ball club the Wisconsin High cagers went down in defeat. Although led by Bob Spoentgen, with 13 points the Preps bogged down and weren't quite able to keep the pace. Wisconsin High - 63 Richland Qnter - 47 Wisconsin High trounced Richland Center with lowell Froker setting the pace with a total of twenty-six points. This was a new high in Madison Prep basketball. It was Wisconsin High all the way. Herling greatly aided the victory by dumping in fourteen points. - ag-

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ANOTHER WORD FROM CDACH METZEN CLAUSON - Bob was one of the youngest boys on the squad and worked hard to improve. His effort did pay off, as he was the only Sophomore letter winner on the squad. Bob has a lot of natural ability and should have two very good years, if he applies himself well. CURRIE - John cane to us as a new student, and did well in his first year on the squad. He has good speed, is aggressive and a pretty good shot. We wouldn't be too surprised if he came through in very good style next season. FRGKER - Lowell was justly honored by his team-mates when they elected him Captain. Most opposing centers towered over him, but Froke was a steady, reliable performer, and made both second tean all-city andall-conference teens. All these honors couldn't have happened to a nicer fellow -- his shoes will be hard to fill! GROVES - Tom played guard for us, was a hard working steady performer, and one of the best free throwers on the team. This was his first year on the sqnad ao Tom's success was quite remarkable. HAWKES - Dennis was the tallest boy on the squad and improved greatly during the year. He has a good shot and is leaming to handle himself. In these days of tall centers he should have a good season next year. HERLIIIG - The fellows on the tealn paid tribute to Jerry by electing him their most valuable player. Further honor came when he made first team on both the all-city and all-conference teans. Also, Jerry was elected Captain of the all-city team, which is quite a feat for a boy of Jerry's size. Jerry was a fiery competitor, a fine shot, and our playmaker. He will certainly be hard to replace. LEA - It isn't often that a Freshnan is able to win a major letter, but Bill did just that in two sports this year! His hard work paid dividends, and he was first string guard and one of our best rebounders at the end of the season. We' re really looking forward to having Bill around for three more seasons. LEHMAN - Dan was one of our regular forwards and a very aggressive player. He played well on both defence and offence, and always hadalot of spirit. We anticipate a very fine season for Don next year, and expect him to be a real leader. PHILLIPS - Morrie was one of our front line men and a fine team player. He has a good shot and is rapidly learning how to play defense. Merrie has that feeling of playing to win and we are happy that he, too, is back for mother year. PRECOURT - Dick played several positions for us during the year and helped us greatly in several ganes. His regular position was right forward, although he frequently played guard on defense. Dick would have been of greater value to the teun, had he concentrated more. SPOENTGEN - Bob was one of our regular performers, and was played at both guard and forward. He hada good set shot and drive-in, and wasaball hawkm defense. Bob' s stellar play gained him honorable mention for both the all-city and cmference teuns. - avr-