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1961 Basketball VERC

1965 V Basketball SC

SEASON RECORD-—1960-61

Wilson

St. Pauls

Hampton

Princess Anne

Granby

Hampton

Norview

Churchland

Maury

Warwick

(Overtime)

Newport News

Granby

Great Bridge

Norview

Churchland

Princess Anne

Suffolk

Warwick

Maury

Cradock

Newport News

Norview

Princess Anne

Warwick

Va. of Bristol

E. C. Glass

Warwick

(Overtime)

Regular Season Play Off

District Tournament

State Tournament

21 Wins - 6 Losses

Jerry Lawson and Eastern District's most

valuable player trophy.

Eastern District

Champions

Kneeling: Tri-captain Howard Blackman, Coach Jack Ryder, Tri-captain Carl Rhodes. Standing: Frenchie Johnson, Buddy Saunders, Ray Baker, Larry Schwab, Tri-captain Jerry Lawson, Larry Keenan, Tommy Smith, Larry Davis, Ronnie Bucher.

Rufus Tonelson, chairman of Eastern District

Principal’s Association, presents winning team

trophy to Coach Jack Ryder.

Tri-captains Carl Rhodes, Howard Blackman, Jerry Lawson, Coach

Jack Ryder.

Lawson lays one up for two points in win over Newport News

that decided championship. Trying to block the shot are Mack Hill (25), and co-captain William Ansbach (22).

Rhodes outdistances Conway Smith (21) and Larry Brady (41) of Warwick for two points in win which gave Wilson the District Tournament title. In the background is Larry Davis.

Jerry Lawson

Center

Howard Blackman

Forward

Carl Rhodes

Forward

Frenchie Johnson

Guard

Ray Baker

Guard

Larry Davis

Guard

Tommy Smith

Forward

Larry Keenan

Center

Ronnie Bucher

Guard

LeRoy Saunders

Guard

Larry Schwab

Center

Coach Ryder in typical time out scene.

The 1960-61 basketball campaign proved to be a highly successful one, with the team posting a 21-6 won-loss record. The season opened with city rival St. Pauls High School, and Wilson went on to win seven straight games before losing to the Maury

Commodores and the Warwick Farmers, two teams that always play their best against Wilson.

The Presidents elected Jerry Lawson, Carl Rhodes and Howard Blackman tri-captains, and they proved themselves capable leaders throughout the season.

Lawson with a 16.1 average, Blackman with 12.3 and Rhodes with an average of 7.8 points per game were the main reasons for the Presidents finishing first in the Eastern District. Little Frenchie Johnson, 3.4 and Ray Baker, 6.8 combined their talents to make up one of the best back court combinations in the district. Larry Davis, 2.6, Tommy Smith, 2.6, and Larry Keenan, 2.3 were always ready whenever Coach Jack Ryder needed a capable replacement.

The Presidents created a three way tie in the final standings by defeating Cradock in the last regular game of the season. A playoff was necessary between Wilson, Cradock, and Newport News in order to decide the champion. Coach Ryder lost the draw for a bye, and the Prexies had to play Cradock and Newport News back to back.

Coming up with three sound games in five days, the Presidents clinched the season title and a berth in the State Tournament at Charlottesville, the last victory being an impressive 53-37 one over Newport News.

The Eastern District Tournament was held in the Norfolk Arena. The Presidents defeated Norview. 64-43, in the quarterfinals, and then Princess Anne in the semi-finals, 65-47, to gain the right to play

Warwick for the tournament championship. The Prexies defeated the defending champions, 50-45, with Jerry Lawson and Carl Rhodes each scoring 16 points.

Lawson won the tournament’s Most Valuable Player Trophy. He was leading scorer with 64 points, and leading rebounder with 37. In addition to this, he was a selection on the All-Eastern District Team and All-Eastern District Tournament Team. Rhodes and Blackman were also recipients of the latter honor.

Wilson journeyed to the State Tournament to meet Virginia of Bristol in the opening round. With Carl Rhodes and Jerry Lawson leading the way, the Presidents recorded a smashing 61-39 victory. Rhodes displayed his finest efforts of the season in scoring 23 points and hauling in 12 rebounds. Lawson scored 20 points and was credited with 13 rebounds. Howard Blackman, Wilson’s defensive specialist, limited Pat Robinette, Bristol’s high scoring senior, to eight points.

In the semi-finals, E. C. Glass of Lynchburg overcame the Presidents, 39-27. Wilson was limited to 11 field goals in 43 attempts, a poor 26 percent. Blackman led the Prexies in scoring with 10 points.

Warwick’s Farmers hit a hot streak in the fourth quarter and finally subdued Wilson in overtime, 39-37, in the consolation game. Lawson led Wilson in the scoring department with 10 points. Rounding out the squad were Buddy Saunders, Kenny Coles, Ronnie Bucher and Larry Schwab.

In his fifth year as head basketball coach at Wilson Coach Jack Ryder has compiled a record of 99 victories and 19 defeats, an impressive .833 percentage.

Looks like Mike Glenn of St. Pauls caused Rhodes to fumble on this play in opening game win by Wilson.

Lawson has no trouble controlling rebound in win over Princess Anne. Other players are Robert Henderson (45) and Lynn Jones (51) of Princess Anne, and Carl Rhodes and Howard Blackman.

Lawson and Blackman have this rebound pretty well under

control in overtime loss to Warwick. Coming up behind are

Charles Snead and Allan Vann of the Farmers.

Lawson is hemmed in by Mike Cole and Billy Rew of the

Crabbers as Blackman stands by to help.

Tournaments . . . . . . . .

Morris of E. C. Glass is pretty well tied up

by Blackman and Lawson with Johnson ready to give a hand.

Blackman beats Morris of E. C. Glass

for an easy two points in State Tourna-

ment loss to Hilltoppers.

Lawson and two easy points against Typhoon as John Car-eton (32) and William Bryant (34) make a vain attempt to prevent the score.

Rhodes passes off over head of Typhoon de-

fended William Ansbach (22). Robert Worth-

ington (35) is in the background.

Baker is completely surrounded by William Bryant (34),

Mark Hill (25) and Horace Underwood (24).

. . . . . District Playoff

Theophilos (51) has Rhodes pretty well

covered, Number 11 is Larry Grizzle.

Lawson looks for mate to pass to

with Charles Snead (45) ready to

block from behind. Coming in fast

is Tyke Theophilos.

Baker drives around J. W. Stal-

lings (23). In the background is Smith (23).

Morris of E. C. Glass looks like he’s in

for it from the expression on Davis’ face, Lawson lunges for the ball.

Stallings (23) and Mike Challoner put the squeeze on Baker.

Rhodes is really trying to pass off even though it

looks like he’s trying to kick Blackman during E. C. Glass game.

Virginia Slate Champions . . .

trophy returns to Portsmouth

after absence of 38 years!

Row 1: Butch Bisese, Richard McCarty, Ronnie Wagner, Captain Dick Esleeck, Richard Nuckles, Roger Blackman.

Row 2: Jim Holley—asst, coach, W.T.H. Galliford—asst. principal and athletic director, John Dillon, Kent Rhodes, Danny Wyatt, Arthur Nelson, Jim McPhail, Dr. R.W. Alien —principal, Jim Sherrill—head coach.

Row 3: David Mullins, Tommy Gray, Timmy Warren, Jerry Peaks, James Foster, Tommy Thompson—manager.

Season Record 1964-65

Wilson 78

Wilson 88

Wilson 54

Wilson 83

Wilson 74

Wilson 79

Wilson 72

Wilson 76

Wilson 77

Wilson 69

Wilson 86

Wilson 93

Wilson 64

Wilson 85

Wilson 67

Wilson 62

Wilson 85

Wilson 83

Eastern District

Wilson 67

Wilson 54

Wilson 64

Wilson 49

(finals) State Tournament

Wilson 51

Wilson 72

Wilson 75

(finals)

Princess Anne 65

Kellam 23

Newport News 62

Churchland 47

Great Bridge 51

Suffolk 47

Cradock. 48

Deep Creek 45

Maury 81(overtime)

Churchland 58

Oscar Smith 56

Virginia Beach 44

Great Bridge 63

Suffolk 36

Hampton 60

Cradock 55

Deep Creek 35

Oscar Smith 35

Suffolk 29

Norview 52

Great Bridge 57

Maury 51

G.W. Alexandria 49

Manchester 63

G.W. Danville 68

Coach Sherrill brings home the State

Championship Trophy

Dick Esleeck

Captain

Esleeck out maneuvers Hall (21)

and Miller (3) of Danville in the final.

RONNIE WAGNER

RICHARD McCARTY

RICHARD NUCKLES

Wagner hits from the side as McCarty (31) gets set to follow up. Danville players are Hall (21) and Talley

ROGER BLACKMAN

BUTCH BISESE

Wagner and Talley (25) fight for the rebound

as Esleeck (40) and Nuckles (41) stand ready to help. Other Danville players are Hall (21) and Stilwell

Wagner fires away over outstretched hand of Hampton defender Yearwood

(53). Other Crabbers are Sawyer (51) and McKnight (31). McCarty (31) looks on.

KENT RHODES

Blackman drives around Stilwell . Wagner had no trouble on this score Esleeck and

of Danville instate finals, McCarty anticipate the rebound.

McCarty score easily in state semi-finals. Manchester players are Green

(20) and Bundy (25)

TIM WARREN

Esleeck scores against Great Bridge.

Trying to block the shot is Lowry (20).

Other Wildcats are Durham (12) and

Carpenter (3

Wagner in an easy lay up against

Churchland as Glisson (21) tries

to block the shot. Number 41 is

Nuckles.

DANNY WYATT

ARTHUR NELSON

Bundy came out second to McCarty

in this scramble. Wilson players

standing by are Bisese (35) and

Wagner (42). Number ten is Ely.

TOMMY GRAY

Wagner scores against

Newport News. Surrounding

him are Cantor (55), Fisher

(21) and Montague (53)

JOHN DILLON

JAMES FOSTER

The fight for the rebound is on during the Great Bridge game. Up in the air for the Presidents are Wagner, Nuckles and Bisese, and Durham (12) of the Wildcats. Others are Carpenter (30), McCarty (31) and Allison(10).

“What happened to your head, Ronnie?” Hampton Crabber

Yearwood (53) is probably wondering, too. In the back- ground is Esleeck and unidentified Crabber.

TOMMY THOMPSON

Manager

McCarty makes it look easy with this lay up in the state finals. Danville players are Talley (25), Hall (21) and Hopkins (22). Number 41 is Nuckles.

“We are State Champions!"

Manchester

10 - Mike Ely

14 - Paul Edens

20 - Joe Green

23 - Wilton Ford

25 - Bob Bundy

Danville

13 - Russell Lester

15 - Lee Stilwell

21 - James Hall

22 - Kenneth Hopkins

25 - Kenneth Talle

Key to players in action shots on pages

304, 305, 306:

The invasion

of Richmond

This is another one that dropped for Wagner during the championship game. Cardinal defenders are Hopkins

(22), Stilwell (15) and Talley (25). McCarty (31) and

Blackmain (30) are set for the possible rebound.

Nuckles is in the right spot for this rebound against Hampton. Other Presidents are Wagner, Blackman and McCarty. Number 33 is Greenberger.

Looks like Esleeck is about to shoot his favorite under- hand shot as Bundy (25) of Manchester goes up to block the attempt. The other Lancer is Ford (23). Backing up the play are Blackman (30) and Bisese (35)

McCarty again makes it look so easy as Talley stands helplessly.

It looks like McCarty is working over two Tigers a the

same time.

Row 1: Barry Wagner, Steve Kampman, Linwood

Jennings, Joe Sears, Jack Lilienthal, Mike Griffin. Row 2: Mike Britt, Dana McCormick, Tommy

Hundley, Robbie Joyner, Billy Moran, Doug

Whitley, Dennis Goodwin. Row 3: Howard Harrel, Eddie Lilley, Randy Sparks, Shelton Stancil, Monty

Matthews, Andy Wells, Coach Prince, J.V. Coach

Saunders

Jack Lilienthal

Dennis Lewin

Randy Sparks

Michael Jones

Mike Griffin

1969 V Baseball SC