The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 March 1983 — Page 10

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 9,1983

Sports

'Lakers' prove worth in preatest

season ever

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of two articles dealing with the 1982-83 basketball season at Wawosee High School ) By GARY LEWIS First In A Series Wawasee High School witnessed the finest team in the school’s basketball history this 1982-83 campaign. Wawasee’s NLC championship, sectional runner-up finish — coupled with its sparkling 17-6 season record — is by far the finest season ever produced by a Wawasee boys’ basketball team. According to those in the know, Wawasee was never expected to have much success on the hardwood. Until coach John Wysong arrived, the Warriors had to settle for average seasons and only a respectable finish among their NLC peers. When Wysong left Fairfield after leading his former high school to one of its finest seasons ever, he was warned to be wary of the “lakers.” “When I came to Wawasee, a lot of people told me that this is a lake area, and the kids here won’t work hard and wouldn’t put out for you,” he recalled. “I think this year, in particular, totally disproves that That’s beyond question now.” If there’s one overwhelming common bond among this year’s team members, it’s the way they played. Wawasee played intense and inspired basketball. Those kind of ingredients resulted in a record-shattering year. And it couldn’t have happened to a better group of boys. Wysong broke a promise he made to himself at the beginning of the season. Win, lose, or draw, he wanted to be the kind of coach who directs, teaches and controlled his classroom — the basketball floor. He firmly believed this game of basketball gives valuable lessons about life. He also believed those lessons can be learned no matter how many games a team won, or how many championships a team won. So he didn’t want to become sentimental about this team. He had a job to do. Emotional Season Just like every Wawasee fan this season, however, he became emotionally attached to this team. He became emotionally-tied to this squad, most of whom never played varsity basketball, because of the kind of individuals his boys are. Not one player scored 100 points during last season and not one player was a returning starter. “I became emotionally attached to them, because they had so many things going against them,” Wysong said. Having their backs against the wall was a Wawasee trademark this season. The underdog, the downtrodden, the ditch-diggers, Wawasee played with the kind of fury reminiscent of the 1982 Plymouth High School state champions. “We had to work very hard to make up for our lack of experience. We have a good blend, and the strengths of one covers the weakness of another. We have good depth, people came in and played in crucial situations. ” Making up for weaknesses quickly turned into developed talent as the Warriors began their first five weeks of the season downing Carroll. Fairfield and Concord. Wawasee lost to Mishawaka 69-59 in a November 26 game partly due to inexperience and foul trouble. But the first sign of what was to come reached Wysong’s players in the fifth game of. the season at the Elkhart Northside Gym against then seventh rated Elkhart Memorial. Wawasee lost by six, 76-70, but played extremely well. Wysong believed, despite the loss, his team began to gain confidence in the Memorial loss. The new-found confidence was short-lived because the following week, December 10, Wawasee lost to Warsaw —a team that ended up beating the Warriors twice — 59-55 in a home encounter. Wawasee weathered the Warsaw disappointment, the first and only NLC loss, by winning eight straight games. The most memorable wins were two big away games, a 64-54 win against Plymouth January 7 and a 60-54 win against Goshen January 21. The win at Goshen started a Redskin tailspin while vaulting the Warriors into the thick of things for the NLC crown. During the first three weeks of 1983, despite a schedule with doubleheaders every week end, Wawasee played some of its best basketball. The Warriors became more than just upset-minded. They became an area power. , Consistent W inners “For us, it was consistency that was the most pleasing. Most every game we really came to play, and played quite hard. I think that is what I liked best, not just playing hard for a short time, but all the time. I think that shows good discipline, due to good hard work in practice throughout the year,” he said. Wysong admits his team showed improvement at the end than from the beginning. “I felt we were a much better team by the end of the year as we gained in confidence, but we worked just as hard at the front of the year, too. ” “Coaches comment on how we win games because of how hard we played. That’s a real compliment. ”

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Gerenscer 3rd in ISWA tourney Several local wrestlers were in action last week end at various locations. Gary Gerencser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gerencser, Milford, wrestled in the Indiana State Wrestling Association tournament at Arsenal Tech High School, Indianapolis, where he placed third in the 125.5-pound class. Gerencser is a freshman at Purdue University. Kids Classic Other wrestlers from the area were at the Circle City Kids Classic United States Wrestling Federaton tournament at Indiana Central University, Indianapolis. In the 9-10 year old division Mike Yoder placed fifth in the 75pound class. Brad Gerstner placed second in the 11-12 year old division, 70-pound class. In the 13-14 year old division Jeff Welborn placed first in the 100-pound class and Terry Schrock placed second in the 95pound class. Steve Yoder placed second in the 15-16 year old division in the 143-pound class and Brad Traviola placed fourth in the 132pound class. Plaque for former resident Ted Burson, Walcott, lowa, was presented a plaque at the annual ninth grade winter banquet recently, in appreciation of his 20 years of coaching young athletes. He is the son of Lucile Burson, r 2 Syracuse. He teaches math and coaches seventh and ninth grade boys’ basketball. He played his prep basketball at Syracuse High School and William Penn College inOshaloosa, lowa. Baseball rules meeting scheduled The Northern Indiana Officials Association will sponsor a rules interpretation clinic for all area officials, coaches and players on Monday, March 14, 7:30 p.m,, at the Milford Junior High School. This is an IHSAA required meeting for all licensed officials and varsity coaches. Rule changes for the upcoming season will be discussed. Also, regular NIOA meetings has been scheduled on March 7, 21, April 11 and May 9.

Bowling

County Miller's Heating ,35 9 W. Home Ser 33 11 Moore's Shoes 30 14 Tux Shop 26 18 Bud's Body Shop 24 20 W Bowl 24 20 Paul's U Lock It 23 21 Sylvan Marine 22t0 jlto Kurly's Keglers 21 23 5 Wonders 21 23 W Ser Center 20 24 Uth Frame 18 26 Parker's Hybrids 16 28 Cline's 16 28 Barbee Lounge 16 28 W. Pro Shop 4to 39 to High team game: 11th Frame —978 High team series: Moore's Shoes — 2800 600 series: M. Zellinger 624 500 series: P. Hunter 506, W. Alderfer 585, D. Hyde 550, S. Yoder 545, E. Henning 500, K. Knisley 593, S. Richardson 519, G. Lowe 508, P Peterson 511, D. Culler 525, Ken Knisley 573, D Harley 508, H. Cline 526, J. Stork 511, T White 526, C. Coburn 544, L. Knispel 502, R. Simon 574, B. Thwaits 531, M. Ganshorn 589, R. Hibschman 539, D. Smith 500, C. Garner 550, H. Dziak 506, C. Eby 599, W. Stahly 503, R. Stahley 503, E. Coburns7l 200games: P. Hunter 200, W. Alderfer 203, 203, J. Reed 201, K. Knisley 209, S. Yoder 210, D. Culler 209, Ken Knisley 211. D. Harley 206. S. Richmond 218, L. Knisley 212, R. Simon 211, M. Ganshorn 226, C. Garner 202, E. Coburn 214, M. Zellinger 236, 209, C. Eby 210, 212 Tuesday Afternoon Todd's 64 32 Premiere 43 33 Teghtmeyer 57 39 LaPetite 52 to 43t0 State Bank 50 46 Beacon 49t0 46t0 Brower’s ' 46 50 Mastercraft 45 51 Dewart Lake 41to 54 to Commodore 39 57 The Post 37 59 Ace Pest 34 to 61 to High team game and series: Todd's— 804 2393 600 series: J. Maher 664 500 series: L. Blodgettss3, N. Andersonss9 450 series: C. Inks 451. M. Bray 469, L. Jones 454. J. Hays 476, J. Stoeling 494, N. Patty 469, L. White 463. B. Kline 455 200 games: L. Blodgett 209, N. Anderson 225, J. Maher 232, 206. 226 160 games: L. Blodgett 177. 167, C. Inks 160, S. Wolterman 171, C. Schieber 161. L. Lantz 164, 161, L. Baker 161. F. Ervin 166. J. Hays 171. 170. E. Kirkdorter 166. J. Stoeling 176. 163, N Anderson 176, M. McDaniel 186. A. Brooks 163, N. Patty 182, L. White 162. B. Kline 177, R. Carrol 177 Sunday Nite Mixed Slabaugh Canvas 66 42 Village Plumb. & Heating 65 43 T. J. Trucking 65 43 Sleepy Owl 63 45 Fairmont Homes 62 46 Wallace Welding 57 51 Miller's Heating 55t0 52t0 North Webster Blue Flame 53 55 Harold's Team 46 62 Syracuse Rubber 43 65 Adventure's 43 65 Pacer Oil 30to 77t0 High team game and series: Miller's Heating — 727 2052 600 series: H. Galloway 601

' “X 'T Sports Calendar Week Os March 9 To March 16 WEDNESDAY Milford Junior High gymnastics 4:30 p.m vs Westview at Milford Adult basketball league 7:30 p.m. tourney at Wawasee THURSDAY Milford Junior High wrestling 4:30p.m. at Nappanee V Syracuse Junior High wrestling 4:30 p.m. at Warsaw \V FRIDAY High School gymnastics - 6:00 p.m. Regional at Valparaiso SATURDAY Boys* High School basketball 11:00 a.m., 12:30p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Regional at Elkhart MONDAY North Webster Junior High gymnastics 4:30p.m. vs West Nobleat North Webster Adult basketball league W 7:30 p.m. tourney at Wawasee TUESDAY '/TxK Syracuse J unior High wrestling 4:30 p.m. vs Heritage at Syracuse

Pennant winners picked By PETE FRITCHIE WASHINGTON, D C. - As often happens, forecasters and oddsmakers who have just selected the 1983 pennant winners have picked last season’s winners. The Milwaukee Brewers and Saint Louis Cardinals, world champions, are chosen to win again this year. The odds are against it. The last time there was a back-to-back winner in the American League, interestingly, was when Whitey Herzog, now manager of the Cardinals, won 1977 and 1978 pennants (and the Series) for the Yankees. The Yankees also won in 1976, and lost the Series to Cincinnati, 04. So there hasn’t been a repeater in either league in the past five years.

500 series. K. Hare 510, S. Rensberger 510, J. Leamon 569, M. Mooresl6, R. Nottingham 525, R. Earnhart 547, G. Price 529, L. Hawn 546, E Slabaugh 511 450 series: L. Rife 491, J. Hostetler 475, M. Leaman 458, J. Mi I ler 468 200 games: H. Galloway 211, 210, M. Clevenger 210, K. Hare 201, R. Hawn 201 160 games. M. Earnhart 183, L. Rife 177, 173, J. Galloway 169, J. Hostetler 162, M. Leamon 160, J. Miller 166, L. Hawn 191, 190, 165, E. Slabaugh 178, 167, 166, D. Nottingham 199 Friday Night Barth 68 36 Sleepy Owl 65 39 Miller 65 39 Stovers 60 44 Syracuse Rubber 59 45 Classic 56t0 47t0 Ralston Purina 50to 53t0 Oasis 48to SSto Knisleys 47 57 Keiths 47 57 Bennings 46 58 Louies 44 60 Maple Leaf 38 66 Todd 36t0 67t0 High team game and series: Millers — 7652190 600 series: B. Simon 633, D. Armbruster 630 500 series: R. Halsey 534. R. Castro 506, S. Yoder 540, G. Lowe 562. K, Knisley 586, B Hamilton 546, G. Hamilton 524, R. Solina 533, J. Maher 525, B. Carroll 516. D. Reed 512, T.i White 515. W Alderfer 576. P White 524 450 series: J. Castro 454, P. Bright 472, L. Jones 477, K. Larimer 467, J. Smith 455, L. Hansen 459 200games: B. Simon 225, 235, G. Lowe 203, L. Jones 202, D. Armbruster 241, W. Alderfer 223. K. Knisley 212 170 games: P. Bright 181. J. Maher 171, 170. 182, J. Smith 179, L. Alderfer 180. L. Hansen 181 Thursday Night Ladies Wawasee Bowl 73 31 Jones 65 39 Liberty Homes 65 39 Bud's 63t0 40to Buyrite 62 42 Monsanto 60 44 SGM 59 45 Thornburg's 54 50 Stanley Steemer 51 to 52t0 Barth 51 53 LCBI 49 55 Nine's 49 55 Stop Inn 48to SSto Pilcher's 48to SSto NWLA 45t0 58to Qu acker's 44 60 LCB II 42 62 Sandi's 40 64 Bee Line 38 66 Designers'Gallery 31 to 72t0 High team game: Wawasee Bowl — 844 High team series: Jones —2418 500 series: N. Reeve 503, J. Anderson 542, J. Mullet 546, P. Bright 523, K. Knisley 515, M. Pauff 555, B. White 559. 5. Wolterman 523, J. Maher $46, J. HickmanS29 450 series: N. Spurting 452, J. Reed 476. B. Leedy 481, D. Craig 491, G. Shepherd 484, D. Long 458, V. Wilson 488, J. Miller 450. J. Brown 462, P. Benson 453, B. Gross 455, P. Pollock 455, D. Darr 476, I. Menzle 466, C. Moneyheffer 456, B. Miller 471, 473, L. Jones 456. R. Garrity 450, C Wills 454, C. Clifton 485 / 200 games: J. Mullet 224. P. Bright 210. S. Wolterman 200, J. Maher 207, J. Hickman 211

I -JHL. JP* 1 CLASS EXPERIMENT — Rita Beer conducted a class experiment for Anne Watts’ third grade class at Milford Elementary School on surface tension. Rita illustrated how detergent can break up particles in the water by using pepper, detergent and an eye dropper. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

170 games: J. Reed 183. K. Dimmick 176, S' Wolterman 176, J. Maher 173, E. Haskins 179, B. Leedy 193, D. Craig 188, G. Shepherd 171, 171, M. Pauff 194, 172, 189, B. White 172, 198 189, V. Wilson 190, B. Hubartt 171, K. Knisley 181, 176, J. Miller 176, J. Slabaugh 174, D Darr 188, J. Anderson 185, 196, C. Moneyheffer 198, B Kilgore 180, R. Gerrity 194, C. Clifton 185, M. Cook 171, N. Reeve 172, 174 Thursday A.M. Early Birds Tweety Birds 63 29 Dirty Birds 52 40 Flamingos 49 43 Humming Birds 20 72 High team game and series: Dirty Birds — 450-1251 450 series: B. Kline49l 150 games. B. Kline 188. 158, T. Bouterse 167, J. Hostetler 164, T. Mulencupp 153 Tuesday Nite Ladies Golden Razor 68to 43t0 Tranters Graphics 67t0 44' 2 Syracuse Rubber 57t0 50' 2 Walter Drugs 49'2 58' 2 Wawasee 11th Frame 47 65 Wiggs Excavating 46 66 High team series and game: Golden Razor — 2438 866 500 series: N. Anderson 529, S. Keim 545 450 series: L. Hansen 453, C. Stump 488, C. Stiffler 450, S. Gilbert 467, S. Klenke 455, C. Solina 487, N. Shields 462 200games: N. Anderson 213 160 games: S. Klenke 162, B. Swihart 160, I. Dull 169, S. Gilbert 166, 161, D. Lovellette 171, C. Stump 176, 164, C. Egolf 177, C. Solina 183, 170, S. Keim 187, 194. 164. J. Hoover 174 La nd-O-Lakes Cromwell Lbr. 26t0 13to Kurly's Keglers 26t0 13to Wawasee Bowl 26 14 Louie's 25 15 Dari-Point 24 16 Syracuse Legion ’ 24 16 Red Door Inn 23 17 Ligonier Elks 23 17 Mid-American 23 17 Rinkerbuitt 21 19 V. 21 19 Grace Lutheran 20 20 State Bank of Syracuse 19 21 « Werker Bros. 17 23' Doc's Hdw. 16to 23t0 Shrimpboat 15 25 Goshen Auto-Elect 14 - 26 Whitacre's 13 27 Crow Roofing 12 28 K. of C. lOto 29t0 High team game: Kurly's Keglers — 958 High team sereis: Cromwell Lbr. — 2786 600 series: D. Patrick 622, G. Sorensen 661, W. Hodge 616, Carroll Walton 608 500 series: J. Creps, R. Mathew. D. Strouse, G. Dotson, T. Ervin, W. Schwalm, D. Galloway, G. Henning, T. List. H. Hochstetler, C. Summerlot, T. Willman, M. Maggart, S. Butt. B. Bauman, L. Newman, K. Doty, R. Castro, M. Clevenger, A. Epert, M. Moore, H. Hamilton. W. Alderfer, P. Mast, G. Lowe, F. Nyikos, H. Dziak, D. Smith, M. Neises. L. Longenbaugh, J. Sheets, M. Yoder. B. Einsiedel, M. Sprague, M. Durham 200games: D. Strouse 200, 201, D. Patrick, 248, 206. G. Dotson 210, T. Ervin 223, W. Schwalm 2H, T. List 231, J. Maresh 202. B. Bauman 210, G. Sorensen 220, 223, 218, L. Newman 222, R. Castro2o4, M Moore 200, H. Hamilton 200. W. Hodge 201, 235, Carroll Walton 203, 208, P. Mast 243, G. Lowe 200. F. Nyikos 205, L. Longenbaugh 213. B. Einsiedel 216

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JUNIOR HIGH WINNERS — Winners at the Milford Junior High School spelling bee took their place among top spellers in the recent competition. Pictured above being congratulated by Philip Metcalf, pronouncer for the event, is Amy Beer, first place winner: and Chayo Garza, second place finisher. In last week's picture of the finalists at Milford Junior High, Rob Beer and Tammy Tessmann were not present for the photo. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

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PIONEER PRACTICES — Betty Lambert's fourth grade class at Milford Elementary School have been study ing Indiana History and in preparation for Pioneer Day they have learned to make quilts, v ests and balls in a pioneer fashion. Pictured above in the front row from the left are Shane Blackburn. Bobbi Haab, Betsy Wolferman and Kelley Boggs. In row two are Becki Haab. Tina Horwitz and Gabe Rassi. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

Kindergarten survey underway at Webster

The North Webster Elementary School is conducting a survey of those students that will be attending kindergarten during the school year 1983-84, announced principal Richard Long. If a child is eligible for kindergarten this fall and has not filled out and returned a survey form, please call the school office, 834-7644. Students must be Carter bodyguard speaker at Oakwood w. 1111 JAMES RACKLEY I A former bodyguard for President Jimmy Carter is the scheduled speaker for the Full Gospel Mens Fellowship International at Kimmel Hall, Oakwood Park, Syracuse. James Rackley was the bodyguard for Jimmy Carter and family when President Carter was governor of Georgia. He served as a state trooper with the Georgia Highway Patrol. The dinner meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 17. Reservations can be made by calling 856-4331 or 457-3534 by March 16. In 1975, Rackley entered Rhema Bible Training Center where he began a new career as an evangelist. He is a frequent guest speaker on national television talk shows and has recorded 40 religous cassette tapes. Easy grate Pop a block of soft cheese into the refrigerator for about fifteen minutes to make it easier to grate.

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five years of age on or before September 1 to attend kindergarten classes. Kindergarten roundup is scheduled for April 19 at 7 p.m. at North Webster. Kindergarten teacher and the school nurse will give preliminary instructions on preparing children for class. Parents and prospective students

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are encouraged to attend. A birth certificate is needed to confirm a child’s age during registration April 19. Also, families with a child old enough for first grade in September, but who did not attend kindergarten this year, should contact the school office to arrange for readiness testing.