The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 41, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 March 1991 — Page 7

FALCONS EDGE C.M.A, 51-47 FOR SECTIONAL TITLE

A three point basket from the left corner by Rick O'Connor broke a 39-39 tie with 3:40 left in regulation time Saturday night to give the John Glenn Falcons a lead they protected down the stretch with free throws on way to their second sectional title in three years. The pesky and hustling Culver Military Academy Eagles had pushed the Falcons the entire game in which the game was tied on five occasions and the lead changed hands seven times. However, without a basket in the final 3:40, the Falcons went to the linelO times and netted nine of the opportunities to just stay ahead of their opponents for the victory. Freshman Jason Groves hit seven of eight of these free throws while B. J. Walls hit the other two. The victory, the 19th in 23 games for the Falcons this season, completed the third goal of the Falcons this year and advanced them into the first game of the Elkhart Regional this Saturday at 11:00 a m. with the Warsaw Tigers as their opponent. Glenn tied for the Northern State Conference championship. won the Bi-County and now the Sectional tourney under the direction of coach Gordon Mosson. Culver completed their rebuilding season of not only players but also a new coach with a very respectible 12-9 record. The game started on a, pretty fast scoring pace but after half of the first quarter the two hard working defenses took charge of the game. Despite being smaller than the Falcons, the Eagles fast moving zone defense denied Glenn much of an inside game and both teams did a lot of extenor passing looking for the openings inside which were few and far between to develop. The Eagles drew first blood on a nifty back door lay-in by Mitch Henderwn. An alley-oop pass to O’Connor gave the Falcons the tying lay-in, both scores coming in the first half minute. O’Connor then bagged a three pointer and after Chad Strain hit a short jumper in the lane and the Falcons then moved to their largest lead of the game, six points, as O'Connor hit another three and Kevin Stedman got a lay-in on an out-of-bounds play. This came with 4:21 showing on the clock in initial period and in the remainder of the quarter, the Eagles took over. Back-to-back three-pointers by Kevin Henderson and Strain tied the score at the 3:32 mark and O’Connor regained the lead for Glenn at 3:13 with a comer jumper for three. Mitch Henderson shot a lay-in and after Dan Huizenga hit one of two from the free throw line, another three pointer by Mitch Henderson gave CMA a 15-14 lead. There was no scoring in the last 2:05 of the quarter and it was Culver holding the lead after one. The second period found the de-

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senses really taking over. Stedman hit a lay-in to open the scoring and after Walls cranked another three-point over the Eagles zone with 6:54 left in the half, Glenn had a 19-15 lerad. Kevin Henderson and O'Connor traded lay-ins and Mitch Henderson scored from in close to make it 21-19 with 5:33 left. Glenn did not score again this half and CMA managed only a pair of Mitch Henderson free shots with 45 seconds left to knot it at 21 all at the main intermission. The second half was nip and tuck all the way. O’Connor opened with a three-pointer but baskets by Strain and Mitch Henderson pushed the Eagles ahead again. An 18 foot by Walls and an 11 footer by O’Connor made it 28-25 Glenn, but Hank Hardesty hit a trey and Kevin Henderson one of two from the line and a lane jumper for a 31-28 lead. In the last 1:04 the teams traded four points each and the Eagles led 35-32 heading into the final stanza. Scoring was slow as both teams were very cautious in the early going in this period. Walls hit first for Glenn and after Strain made two freebees, a rebound basket by O'Connor and a three pointer from the right comer by Walls made it 39-37 Glenn. Strain tied it again with two more one-pointers setting up the three-pointer by O’Connor that gave the Falcons a lead they weren’t to lose again. In the ensuing parade of free throws by Glenn, each time until the final two, Culver came back with two points of their own, failing to quit and staying within range especially with the three-pointer they like so well. However, the trips to the stripe proved to be too much for the Eagles as Glenn came home in front 51-47. O'Connor Hita 23 Rick O’Connor had 23 points to lead all scorers, all coming from the field as he had nine baskets of which five were three-pointers. A 12 point total for Walls was the other double figure effort for Glenn and this included two three-point-ers. For the young Eagles, Mitch Henderson and Strain each had 15 points and Kevin Henderson had 10. They had four three-pointers as both defenses were denying a lot of inside action. In this game a lot of contact was allowed to go on early and then late in the first half an intentional foul was whistled on O’Connor. However, had the game been called a little tighter early, some of the contact and handchecking probably would not have gone on. Glenn was whistled for only one personal foul in the first 14:36, and then a rash of them in the remaining time. BOX SCORE Glenn (g ft fta p tp Stedman 2 0 12 4 Walls 4 2 2 4 12 Huizenga 0 12 0 1 Groves 17839

O’Connor 9 0 0 1 23 Seiders 0 0 0 1 0 Winger 0 0 0 0 0 Gardner 0 2 2 0 2 Johnson 00010 TOTALS 16 12 15 12 51 CMA Hardesty 12 2 15 K. Henderson 4 1 2 5 10 Johnson 10042 M, Henderson 6 2 2 3 15 Strain 4 6 6 2 15 Pfafflin 0 0 0 10 Bird 0 0 0 0 0 Ploetz 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 16 11 12 16 47 3-point goals: CMA 4, Hardesty, K. Henderson, M. Henderson, Strain; Glenn 7, O'Connor 5, Walls 2 Score By Quarter* CMA ' 15 21 35 47 Glenn 14 21 32 51 NATIONAL ANTHEM NOT 3 MINUTES OF AGONY “Oh say can you see by the dawn's early light, what so proudly we hail . . . .” In these words Francis Scott Key tells of seeing the banner of his homeland withstand the ravages of war. He felt love for his land and paid a tribute to it; he put his soul into a few meaningful words. We see the flag in all of our classrooms, but does anyone really see and understand? Does anyone take the time to stop and think of where we would be without what that flag stands for? Apparently the answer is “No.” At every basketball game fans are given the opportunity to show their spirit and also to reflect on America. This small ceremony is not just a three minute song to be suffered through before the start of a game. It is a common sharing of the ideals and beliefs of America Many show scorn for their national anthem during the pregame ceremony. They push, shove, kiss, fight and yell obscenities. Some discuss the other team's line-up, cheerleaders and fans. Then, there are others who find this the ideal time to plan after game parties. Whs is this ill-mannered behavior shown by many? What has happened that this immortalized poem has fallen in esteem? Whv

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is it regarded less than a teacher's warning not to run at 2:40 p.m.? The answer is that it is all ceremony and means nothing to many. They have their heads too full of sports, parties and their own petty pleasures to show respect for the flag, the national anthem. America or what America stands for. The sad part is that it isn’t just the kids, but also adults who show this disgusting attitude. This time is given to reflect on a great nation, to be thankful that the U.S. exists at all and that it allows us the many freedoms we enjoy. Garfield said that a nation’s life and soul is in the hearts and spirits of its people. A nation is only as strong and good as her people. When students and adults alike refuse an opportunity to enjoy and participate in sharing their love for America, it doesn’t reflect well for that nation. “. . . . and the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” The above was written by Linda Graft, a delegate to the 1978 Hoosier Girls' State which is a program of the American Legion Auxiliary. The article was printed in the Huntington North High School newspaper and, later, reprinted in the Hoosier Auxiliary News, May, 1979. Now, vears later, her views are still current. TRI KAPPA NEWS The Walkerton Epsilon Chi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa met at their February meeting at the Walkerton United Methodist Church with 16 members present. After the opening song and verse, a program was presented by Catherine Spence representing Citizens Against Crime. The organization's motto of “saving lives through education - ’ was very well presented. Using members from the audience. Ms. Spence demonstrated many ways in w hich women can protect themselves from being , a victim of any crime. All mem- । bers came away with new infor- t

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mation. After the program, roll call, minutes and treasurer's reports were given. Correspondence from Veronica Clark, Dixie Kunze and the State Scholarship Committee was shared. Epsilon Chi will be donating $50.00 to the State philanthropy Fund. The Art Show Committee report ed that poster ideas are needed for this year's 25th Anniversary Art Show. Poster ideas should be turned in at the March meeting to chairman Kim Towle. One new item which will be shown at this year’s festival will be a section to recognize some of the past John Glenn High School art students and tell what they are doing today. On Sunday, February 24 the ladies of Epsilon Chi will host the nursing home birthday party at 2:00 p.m. It was announced that Tri Kappa scholarship forms are available at John Glenn High School. March is our Mental Health month. A special program will be presented at our March 7th meeting Special thoughts were given for Mary Bierly in the loss of her mother-in-law and also for Pauline Doll's surgery . Sandy Thomas reported that the geranium sales are underway with delivery on May 2nd in time for Mother's Day. Colors available this year are red. white, pink, pink and red vengated, and purple. All orders should be in bv April 25th. Petitions were read. Refreshments were then served by hostesses, Suzie Johnson. Valerie W ade and Josie Snell.

BIRTHS

Richard and Gina Morgan, of Lombard, Illinois, are the proud parents of a son. Brian, bom on Friday, March 1. Ray and Pat Carbiener are the grandparents Brian has a sister. Paula, at home Grandma will be m Lombard helping out with the family for a few days. About half as much hot water is used in the average shower as in the average bath

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