Row 1: D. Woodard, L. Armstrong, W. Collins, R. Dickens, S. Hopewell, C. Duncan, G. Smith, F. Carmines, D. Williams, C. Miller, J. Todd, B. Tieslau, B. Parker
Row 2: S. Parrish, R. Davis, R. White, D. Leight, B. Deloatch, P. Long, B. Sawyer, S. Hollowell, G. Ridenour, F. Archer, T. Bright, K. Ponton, A. Nash, R. J. Long, R. Hoffler
Row 3: Coach Mills, Asst. Coach Strawn, F. Cobb, V. Privett, P. Holland, E. W. Riddick, C. Rhodes, G. Pratt, L. Coffman, C. Fress, T. Wood, S, Wellons, T. Vaughan, Asst. Coach Mounie,
Asst. Coach Ryder
Gridiron
Galaxy
Frank Carmines
Co-Captain
B. B. Hamaker
Co-Captain
Jack Mounie
Assistant Coach
Bill Strawn
Assistant Coach
Pete Mills
Head Coach
SEASON'S RECORD 1958
Wilson . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wilson . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wilson . . . . . . . . . . 37
Wilson . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wilson . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wilson . . . . . . . . . . 32
Wilson . . . . . . . , , , . 7
Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Wilson . . . . . . . . . . 27
Oscar Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hopewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Norview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Washington and Lee . . . . . 6
Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Churchland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Maury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Annandale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Granby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Warwick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wilson 13 ----- Oscar Smith 16
Our opening game provided the Wilson eleven with a
disappointing defeat. Playing undoubtedly the best team to come from South Norfolk in over twenty years, our defenses were completely befuddled by the Tigers' tricky single wing. Our outstanding points were the fine defensive plays of Stewart Hopewell and the brilliant runs by fullback B. B. Hamaker and halfback Ernie Williams. Ernie added our only two tallies, and Kenny Snyder an extra point.
Bob Tieslau
End
Willie Collins
Halfback
Kenny Snyder
Quarterback
Jimmy Todd
Guard
Bob Hopewell
Quarterback
Leon Browne
End
Ronnie Davis
Quarterback
Gene Smith
Center
What? Me worry?
Wilson 13 ----- Hopewell 6
Fresh from their bitter defeat at the hans of South Norfolk, Wilson entered the Hopewell game well prepared, with an overpowering desire to win. The brilliant running of David Williams, and blocking of Bob Hopewell provided the spark that lighted the team on to victory. Our defensive line for the first time in the season showed a united effort. Outstanding: Bob Tieslau, Tiny Tim Smith--center, and Frank Car-mines--tackle.
Wilson 7 ----- Norview 13
This game developed into one of the outstanding battles of the season. Neither team was able to make decisive ground gains, so both were forced to pass. Early in the first quarter Wilson scored via a long pass to David Williams. However, later in the same quarter. Norveiw tallied with an almost identical play. The Presidents' defenses stiffened in the second half allowing only twelve yards rushing. Our pass defense, however, was not good, and the Pilots gained their de4ciding touchdown through another serial attempt by their dead eyed quarterback.
Reggie Dickens
End
Tom Wood
End
Kenny Ponton
End
Gary Pratt
Tackle
Lin Cuffman
Tackle
Conrad Frese
End
Ken Baker
Tackle
Sid Miller
Guard
Larry Armstong
Halfback
Fred Archer
Halfback
Above -- Go get 'em Frank!
Below -- Oh, my aching back!
Wilson 32 -- Washington & Lee 6
"Let's win this one for B.B." A crushing victory was the method our squad used to show its sentiments to their recently injured star fullback, B. B. Hamaker.
Let by the spectacular running of the quarterback, Ronnie Davis, and the superb offensive and defensive blocking of tackle Frank Carmines, the team literally rolled over the Generals.
Pete Holland
Center
Carl Rhodes
Tackle
Comets besiged by Prexie tacklers.
Steve Parris
Guard
Richard Hoffler
Tackle
Fred Cobb
Halfback
Fred Bright
End
Steve Hollowell
Fullback
Vaughan Privett
Guard
Carlisle Duncan
End
Bruce Parker
End
Sammy Golightly
Guard
GeBilly Sawyer
Center
David Williams
Halfback
E. W. Riddick
End
George Ridenour
Quarterback
Austin Nash
Halfback
Collins is nailed by Annandale.
The Commodores floor Davis.
Wilson 19 ----- Hampton 14
Wilson 21 ----- Churchland 0
Fired by their recent success against Washing & Lee, Wilson entered the Hampton game confident, although a definite underdog. Wilson broke the ice on a thrilling 80-yard punt return by quarterback Ronnie Davis for the initial tally.
The Presidents sparked offensively by backs Ronnie Davis and Willie Collins, and defensively by a hard hitting line, easily routed the Truckers.
Davis gains short yardage against Granby.
Wilson 32 ----- Maury 0
Wilson 7 ----- Annandale 7
The Wilson-Maury rivalry is probably the oldest in the south. Although the Presidents entered this game as a heavy favorite, odds were evened by an early injury to quarterback Ronnie Davis. Davis was unable to re-enter the game, the floundered during the first half. The second half was a changed with the leadership of Hopewell and Ridenour.
One of the harder fought games of the season would be an apt description of this contest. Both teams gave their all in spectacular defensive duel. Outstanding were center Tiny Smith, guard Jim Todd and tackle Frank Car- mines.
Williams catches pass for initial tally in Warwick game.
Davis romps to pay dirt against Farmers.
Wilson 0 ----- Granby 12
Wilson 27 ----- Warwick 6
The game was not that lopsided. The game in a nutshell --- Wilson couldn't do anything right, and Granby couldn't do anything wrong.
Spurred by last years' bitter defeat, the Wilson eleven went into this final contest seeking revenge. The Prexies were in complete command from kick-off to the final whistle.
Junior Varsity
Coach Jack Ryder
J.V.'s romp Warwick.
Managers: Top - B. Nash, D. C. Evens. Bottom: - H. Spear, M. Tucky.
ROW 1: M. Goode, R. Bond, D Bright, R. Turner, H, Hannah, H. White, J. Terrill, T. W. Riddick,
J. Roe, J. McPhail, E. Belcher. ROW 2: L. Keenan, E. Rhodes, H. Pulliam, T. Sinclair, P. Holland, K. Harris, F. Cobb, V. Privett, R. Dittamore, T. Vaughan, C. Cross, L. Hundley. ROW 3: R. Hoffler, D. Bradshaw, B. Allen, K. Robinson, J. Owens, E. Long, B. Leary, C. Harris, G. Gwaltney, D. Woodard, S. Harris. NOT PICTURED: R. White
Coach Sherrill
Prexies gain short yardage against Warwick.
You tell 'em Coach Ryder.
Block that Tiger!
You tell 'em Coach Ryder.
You tell 'em Coach Ryder.
You tell 'em Coach Ryder.
Eastern
District
Champions
Left to Right --- Tommy Walker, Jimmy Harris, Butch Carto, Carl Hasty,
Leon Browne, John Vaughan, Jack Dragseth, Carlyle Duncan, Jeff Staples,
Walter Jernigan, Charles Staples, Ronnie Davis, Albin Deans.
Center --- Captain Robert Shibley, Coach Jack Ryder.
Vaughan --- most improved player on team. Named tournament's "Most Valuable" makes basket against Nor-view look easy, above
Captain Shibley --- leading scorer and re-bounder. His inspirational play carried team through 23 season and tournament games without defeat. Newport News felt his presence, above.
1958 - 59 SEASON RECORD
All wins
EASTERN DISTRICT
STATE TOURNAMENT
25 Wins --- 1 Loss
Wilson 64 Virginia of Bristol 66
Wilson 56 Suffolk 41
Wilson 70 Noview 58
Wilson 64 Newport New 66
Walker --- back court replace-ment and steadying influence. Above: Fourth quarter basket against Typhoon was a big one.
Carto --- one of three stalwarts in back court. Could score, ntoo, as he proves, above, against Hampton.
Harris---made his presence felt with his outside shots. Against Norview he comes down with a rebound above, and looks for a mate to pass off to below.
Davis---the absolute in back court and defensive play. Ability to bring ball to for court was unmatched. Pilots found this out during tournament.
Crabbers soon found out "Big John" Vaughan was around.
John Vaughan
Robert Shibley
Captain
Jimmy Harris
Tommy Walker
Jack Dragseth
Leon Browne
Ronnie Harris
Butch Carto
Albin Deans
Jeff Staples
Carl Hasty
Charles Staples
Carlyle Duncan
Walter Jernigan
Joe Owens
Carto builds up "full head of steam" as he sets his sight on the Warwick basket.
Shibley set to take from Harris for the two points in Hampton game.
Harris connects from the outside against Truckers.
Vaughan came out of this scramble with two points against Crabbers.
Dragseth had no trouble with this rebound in Churchland game.
Shibley drops left hand hook against Granby.
Vaughan helps Leon drive for a first down on this play.
Managers---Bruce Parker, Bonnie Lakes, Ben Jones.
Junior Varsity . . . 20 games without a loss.
Row One: Mac McCrary, Hank Hannsh, Leroy Saunders, Frechie Johnson, Kirby Bryant, Ronnie Brinkley. Row Two: Tommy Vaughan, Danny Duncan, Harvey Pulliam, Jerry Dixon, Buckly Owens. Row Three: Johnny Hooten, Kenneth Gilbert, Howard Blackman, Carl Rhodes, Coach Jim Serrill.
Wilson
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Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
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Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
1958 - 59 Season Record
20 Wins --- 0 Losses
54
56
62
46
59
63
56
50
56
53
47
43
59
49
57
48
Warwick
Maury
Great Bridge
Princess Ann
Churchland
St. Paul's
Cradock
Warwick
Hampton
Norview
Granby
Newport News
Suffolk
Maury
Hampton
Oscar Smith
34
46
31
20
33
28
15
48
34
37
37
40
39
27
45
27
Wilson was most proud of its 1958-59 basketball squad. This team not only proved itself probably the best in the history of the school by completing the regular season undefeated, but also won the school's first Eastern District Tourna-ment title.
Captained by Robert Shibley, the starting team was composed entirely of seniors, four of whom, Ronnie Davis, Butch Carto, Jimmy Harris, and Shibley, played together for three years. The other member, John Vaughan, had only the previous year's experience behind him.
The '59 Presidents displayed an over-all balance that rendered them almost unbeatable. Seldom in any game did the team find itself with less than two players scoring in double figures. Another key to success was team work and speed. The team literally ran its opponents apart, so much so that they were called "The Greyhounds.".
The Eatern District Tournament proved no trouble for the spirited prexies. Knocking off Suffolk 56-41, and Norview 70-58, the team again faced its arch rival from Newport News. The Presidents, however, took the initiative, and held a 12 point lead at half-time. Fighting off a fourth peroid rally, they coasted to a
45-50 victory, and thus broke their rival's three year run on tournament championships. After the game, John Vaughan was honored with the "Most Valuable Player" award, presented by the Portsmouth Sports Club.
Shibley led the team with a 16.4 average per game scoring column. Following behind were Carto with 11.3, and Vaughan with a 11 point average.
Team members attained the following individual honors: Shibley and Carto, Eastern District first team; Davis, Easter District second team; Vaughan and Harris, Easter District honorable mention.
After the District Tournament, Shibley, Carto, and Vaughan gained berths on the first All-Tournament team, while Davis made the second team.
In All-City voting, four Wilson Players, Vaughan, Carto, Shibley, and Davis were elected to the first team.
Shibley was named on the All-State tournament second team, and eventually named on the All-State first team.
Lawson scores as Johnson and Granby player look on.
Rhodes tries for two against Granby.
Pulliam calls time
against Typhoon.
Brinkley aims for two
against Pilots.
Hannah drives past two Typhoon de- fenders.
Pilots have Smith covered as Pulliam comes in to help.
Vaughan picks off Comet for Blackman's set.
Easter District
Tournament . . .
. . . Presidents
Go All The Way
Vaughan wasn't letting this loose ball fall into enemy hands.
Harris passses off to Vaughan for an easy layup.
Walker sinks one against former mates
Harris makes this look easy as Davis looks on.
Carto on the way to 20 points.
Browne gets in on the act as Dragseth stands by.
A sure snow bird for Davis.
The Typhoon must have thought Shib- ley had an extra pair of arms in the fourth quarter.
Davis adds two more as Harris stands by.
Deans, Hasty, Harris, Staples, and Owens "whoop it up" in the dressing room.
Coach Ryder, Shibley and Carto caught in the aftermath.
Captain Shibley, Coach Ryder with prize possession.
Shirley Hansbury, Portsmouth Sports Club president, presents "Most Valuable Player" trophy to John Vaughan.
Mildred Ackley, Jackie Ryder in, "What Coach's and Scout's wives go through during close games.
Coach Ryder was just as happy as his "supporters".
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