The Independent-News, Volume 108, Number 36, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 February 1983 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 108; NUMBER 36

GLENN GIRLS WIN SECTIONAL TITLE OVER NEW PRAIRIE IN OVERTIME

The John Glenn girls basketball team never had a lead in the 32 minutes of scheduled play in the final game of the LaVille Sectional Tourney Saturday night, but thanks to two free throws by Michele Vicsik with 14 seconds left, were able to force the game into overtime and they dominated the Cougars in the three-minute extra period to win their second straight sectional title 40-36. Janet Pontius was the late game heroine as she got four late fourth quarter points in the come from behind effort and then managed to get two baskets in the overtime which included a key steal to sew it up for coach Barb Osowski’s girls. They will now meet a very gixxl Mishawaka team in the Elkhart Regional this Saturday . Mishawaka won an early season game over Glenn 50-48 and both teams are much improved since that time. The championship game w as not as well played as the first round game w ith Plymouth and the loss of Gena Neff. New Prairie's outstanding senior and leading scorer, was a definite plus for Glenn. It changed the strategy for the Cougars as now their hopes were pinned mainly on Judy Stayback. who tried to do too much in assuming the leadership roll for the Cougars. Glenn, meanwhile, was really having trouble with a tight New Prairie zone defense in the first half and it was a bad 16 minutes of action for the Lady Falcons. The first quarter was slow scoring wise, with the Cougars getting the better of it by punching the ball inside and also doing a good job on the boards. They led 10-6 after one period with Stayback and Tracy Rhine each getting two baskets while Michele Vicsik. Alma Albertsen and Pontius had baskets for Glenn. After cutting the lead to two points on two different occasions early in the second quarter. Glenn had a real cold spell that didn’t see them hitting a basket after Beth Kersh's 10 footer with 5:49 left to play. This cut the lead to 13-12, only to have the Cougars pick up eight more points while Albertsen’s one free throw was to be the extent of the Glenn scoring. The second half was a different story however, much as was the case Thursday night against Plymouth. Defense does win ball games and it made the difference here as Glenn showed a zone of their own with some variations in this half and completely shut down the inside play of the Cougars and also took care of Stayback on the outside, who although not a good outside shooter, she hail made things happen in the first halt to dominate the game. Vicsik hit the second of two tree throws just 14 seconds into the third quarter and in the next three minutes Julie Knowlton had two baskets and Pontius one to pull within one. Alter Stayback hit one of two from the line. Pontius tied the score with a 14 footer, only to have Marsha Lineberry hit the second of two freebees at the 2 44 mark and no other third period points were recorded, the Cougars dinging to a slim 23-22 lead. Things didn’t look good for the Falcons in the first few minutes of the final stanza as Lineberrv got

New Prairie’s first second half basket with a line drive baseline shot and almost two minutes later ( hris Rhine hit a rebound lav-in for a 27-22 lead. Knowlton finally broke another extended Falcon string without a basket when she hit a 12 footer from the side but this was immediately offset by two foul shots bv Diane Bladccki. Vicsik came right back with a 10 footer for Glenn and the teams continued to trade points as Stayback hit two free throws. Albertsen put a rebopund back up and in hut once again New Prairie came back this time with just a single free throw bv Stayback as 1:39 remained on the clock and time was getting to be a real factor. Pontius hit a lay-in just seconds later and with 1:01 left to plav. Rusti Dill hit the second of two free throws to trim the lead to one A single free shot by Stayback open ed the lead to two again, but Pontius was fouled just after getting the ball in bounds and hit both free throws to tie the score. Chris Rhine hit a lay in on a nice pass bv Stayback with 32 seconds showing, and it appeared dark for Glenn again as they were having trouble getting inside until Vicsik drew a foul with 14 seconds left to force the overtime, z In the overtime. Lorie Tolmen had first chance to score being fouled by Vicsik. her 4th of the game. She missed both attempts and a half minute later Pontius scored on the front end of a fast break for Glenn’s first lead of the night. Vicsik fouled Tolmen again, this time fouling out and the little sophomore reserve hit the first shot but missed the second Just 11 seconds later. Knowlton was fouled bv Slav back and hit the first of two attempts to open the lead to two and after the Cougars moved down floor with the ball, a missed shot was followed by a Glenn traveling call with :25 left, but the following steal of an errant pass and the lay-in by Pontius with :I2 left sewed it up for Glenn. Pontius Hits 16 Pontius ended the night with 16 points while no other girl for either team was in double figures. Vicsik and Slav back each had nine points for their respective teams, both netting Iwo baskets and five free throw s. Box Score Kersh 10 0 3 Vicsik 2 5 6 5 Albertsen 2 12 4 Pontius "224 Knowlton 3 14 2 Dill 0 12 1 McKesson 0 0 0 0 Singleton 0 0 0 0 Mann 0 0 0 0 Schmidt 0 0 0 0 Kronk 0 0 0 0 Northam 0 0 0 0 IOTALS 15 10 16 |9 New Prairie I Rhine 2 I 2 0 Neons 1341 Lineberrv 3 2 4 2 Bladccki 12 2 5 Slav back 2 5 9 4 C. Rhine 2 0 11 folmen 0 14 0 I DI ALS II 14 26 13 Score Bv Quarters New Prairie 10 21 23 35 36 Glenn 6 13 22 35 40 Our classifieds start at only $1.50!

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Donnie Gee Moves CARY ZARTMAN On To Wrestling NAMED STUDENT Semi-State Tourney OF THE MONTH

■HhhHhR Donnie (ice. John Glenn wrestler. will be going on to the semistate level of the IHSAA wrestling competition on Saturday, at Mer rillville. after his regional runnerup win last Saturday in LaPorte. (ice is a senior and tri-captain of the Falcon wrestling team. Other accomplishments by Gee include the following: two time Conference champ; two time Knox Invitational champ; LaVille Triple-dual champ; selected three times to the South Bend Athlete of the Week; Sectional champ 1982-83 and Regional runner-up 1982-83. Gee is the second Glenn wrestler to qualify for the semi-state in the school history. He holds the school record for the fastest pin. 08 seconds, also for the most con secutive wins (15) and this year he has recorded a record of 22-2. His overall record is 64-21 and in the last two years his record is 38-5. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (ice. North Liberty, and he is a member of the Varsitv Club and a member of the First Landmark Missionary Church. Mishawaka. He plans to go to college next year. Valentine Party This Sunday At Nursing Home Miller's Merry Manor will be holding its annual Valentine’s Day Party on Sunday. February 13. at 2:00 p m. The king and queen for 1983 will be crowned at this event. Joy McDonald will be appearing at this special party. She is a Nashville recording artist, a speaker. and composer of over 40 songs. She has six albums to her credit. Joy and her husband. John Ned. have traveled and performed extensively in the United States and Canada. She has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry Gospel Hour. Nashville, (he Sunday Morning Gathering of Renfro Valley . Kentucky. made numberous radio and TV appearances. She presents an exciting serendipity program of refreshing Country-Gospel music which portrays a unique message through song. The Magellanic penguin of the South Atlantic spends five months of the year at sea, never once touching land.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1983

Wilcox Supermarts January student of the month is Cary Zartman. Cary was nominated by Mr. Robert Mulligan. Academically. Cary is consistently on the honor roll and has served as an officer of the Honor Society. Also. Can’s many contributions to the school include being a drum major and a member of the concert band. In addition, he is a talented member of both the Art Club and the Thespian Society. Wilcox Supermarts, sponsors of the monthly contest, wish Cary continued success. JOHN GLENN ART WORK ON DISPLAY The John Glenn High Schixil art work is on display at the Koontz Lake Library. The library considers this an honor to annually exhibit the fine work done by the students of John Thomas, art teacher at John Glenn. The pictures will be on displav through the month of February. TO OFFER C.P.R. CLASSES IN WALKERTON There will be A CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) class offered to any interested persons in the Walkerton community on February 14. 16 and 17. Classes will run from 7 : ()0 to 10:00 p.m, each evening. Instruction will cover mouth-to-mouth techniques, obstructed airways and one-man and two-man CPR Ihe cost for class material is $6.00. You may make reservations for the class by calling either Kathy Eddinger at 586-3358 or Diane Schmeltz, 586-2849. "Truth is within ourselves." Robert Browning

NEW OFFICERS FOR NORTH LIBERTY COMMUNITY BUILDING - (Lj l f*”* * -H The newly elected officers of the North Liberty Community Building are from left to right: Maurice Quigley, president; and Lyle McCormick, vice-president, standing; and seated are Betty Wharton, secretary; and Julie Knepp, treasurer. The members of the North Liberty Community Building met on February 7 for the board of directors meeting at the town hall. Notes of business proceeded the election of officers for the ensuing year. Following the business session, Debbie Brown, attorney, installed the officers who will take off.ee immediately.

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LAOY FALCONS ADVANCE TO REGIONAL ACTION The John Glenn Lady Falcons advanced to the Regional basketball action to be held on Saturday. February 12. at Northside Gym. Elkhart. The Ladv Falcons won their sectional in overtime against New Prairie. 40-36. last Saturday at LaVille. Tickets are on sale for the regional at the John (jlcnn High Schixil office and they are priced as follows: $4.50 for a season ticket; and $3.00 for a session ticket which will only be sold at the gates 2 and 3. in Elkhart. The first game at 11 (K) am. pits the Ladv Falcons against Mishawaka and the second game at 12 30 p.m. will have Goshen against NorthWixxi. The finals are set for 8:15 p.m. We. and the whole community wish to say “Good Luck” to the Ladv Falcons Mangus & Miller To Be Here On Saturday, Feb. 26 On Saturday, February 26. from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.. the two legislators representing the Walkerton area will be in town for a “Town Meeting". State Senator V. Richard Miller (R) Plymouth and State Representative Richard W. Mangus (R) Lakeville, will be at the Walkerton Town Council Room to meet with any interested persons. This will be an informal session to hear-your views and talk on the new bills. Coffee and rolls will be furnished. JOHN GLENN HOMECOMING SET FOR FEBRUARY 11 The Basketball Homecoming for 1983 is scheduled for Friday, February 11th. “This End Up” will play for the dance following the game. The dance is open to all John Glenn High School students, graduatesand their dates Tickets are available at the door.