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PAGE 6 - PLAINDEALER - THURSDAY. DECEMBER 31.1W»1 o Wharton Leads Johnsburg Past Genoa-Kingston 76-60 m, AIMING FOR THE BASKET - is Johnsburg center John Wharton (42) is he fires for two of his game high 18 points in Monday night's game against Genoa-Kingston. Waiting for a possible rebound is Joe Meyers (52). The Skyhawks won their second game of the year by eliminating the Cogs 76-60 in a consolation bracket game in the Hampshire Christmas Tournament. STAFF PHOTO - CARL MOESCHE Wheeling Tops McHenry 63-58 Despite Burgdorf's 30 Points The McHenry Warriors lost a thriller in the con­ solation rpund of the Wheeling Holiday Tour­ nament to the host school by the score of 63-58 despite a 30-point performance by senior guard Mike Burgdorf. Five free throws by the Wildcats ' in the closing seconds sealed the doom for the Warriors who fought back from an 11 point deficit midway through the third quarter and took a 48-47 lead after the period. McHENRY fg ft Pf tP "Babb , 2 0 5 4 Bauml 3 0 5 6 Smith 2 0 5 4 Burgdorf 15 0 4 30 Hermann 4 0 5 8 Buenzli 1 0 0 2 Lively 1 2 2 4 Salman 0 0 0 0 Totals 28 2 26 58 WHEELING fg ft Pf tP Stoner 1 0 2 2 Sabal 7 6 0 20 Small 0 2 3 2 Rozak 2 0 2 4 Steinberg 10 2 1 22 Paulus 0 12 2 12 Kilev 0 1 0 0 Totals 20 23 10 63 McHenry Wheeling 12 3 4 12 16 20 10 58 21 15 11 16 63 But the Warriors were were victimized at the free throw line which ultimately cost them the game. McHenry went to the foul line only four times throughout the contest making just two, while Wheeling made 23 of 27 at­ tempts to insure the victory The Warriors fell behind 6- 4 early in the first quarter then trailed 21-12 at the end of the period as Sabal, the Wildcats' forward pumped home several baskets. He finished with 20 points. In the second period the Warriors fell behind 28-14 with 5:30 remaining until ha If time. But then Burgdorf, Mike Bauml, Dave Smith, Gary Freund, and Randy Lively all connected in the scoring column to put McHenry down by only eight at halftime 36-28. BURGDORF SPARKS RALLY In the third quarter Burgdorf took charge of the game. The senior guard made seven of eight field goal attempts in the period and with the help of Steve Babb and Bill Hermann, propelled McHenry to its one-point lead after three quarters. After the Wildcats took a 51-48 lead, a Hermann 15- footer and another Burgdorf layup gave the Warriors what would be their last lead of the evening at 52-51 with 6:30 left to play. Wheeling then took ad­ vantage of McHenry's fouling. Babb fouled out at 4:51, Smith followed suit a minute later, and all the while the Warriors were without a basket. Burgdorf's basket pulled the Warriors to within one at 55-54, then Hermann was banished with his fifth foul at 3:00 left to, play. Another Burgdorf basket put McHenry down by only 58-56, but then shortly after Bauml was whistled for his fifth foul, making four Warriors that fouled out. The Wheeling parade to the foul line was a profitable one and despite Burgdorf's basket at the buzzer, the Warriors dropped their eighth game of the season against only one victory. The Warriors showed vast improvement from Stur- day's game against Rolling Meadows. From midway into the second period to the end, they played like the Warriors teams of days gone by. . They hustled, scrapped, and outplayed the taller Wildcats, but alas foul trouble was their downfall. McHenry had the op­ portunity to win after grabbing the third quarter lead, but just couldn't put it away. « Coach Ludwig commented after the game, "We could've won the game, but it just wasn't in the books." McHenry will be off until Friday. Jan. 8 when it travels to Crown to resume Fox Valley conference ac­ tion. In other games, Woodstock suffered its first loss of the season against St. Viator 66-64, North Chicago beat Downers Grove North in overtime 59-52, and Wheaton North also won in overtime, 72-67 over Schaumburg. Dick Rabbitt When Johnsburg center John Wharton fouled out in the fourth quarter of Mon­ day's game against Genoa- Kingston, it was perhaps the only low point of his af­ ternoon. Making his first start of the season in place of Jeff Bartmann who was benched for disciplinary reasons, Wharton responded with a 18-point performance leading the Skyhawks to a 76- 60 victory over the Cogs in a consolation contest in the Hampshire Holiday Tour­ nament. Wharton also neutralized Genoa's high-scoring center Randy Anderson, holding him to only 12 points, while also grabbing eight rebounds. "John did a fine job in a starting position," com­ mented Johnsburg coach Ben Beck. "I was real pleased to see that." Beck was also satisfied with his team's overall performance noting that the Skyhawks ran a patient offense and worked to get a good shot off. "We were really ready to play tonight," he said. "We worked for a good shot and we took good shots when we got them." Johnsburg made 31 of 57 field goal attempts for 54 percent accuracy and also benefitted greatly at the free throw line making 14 of 19 charity tosses. By comparison, Genoa made 52 percent of its shots (28-for-54), but only managed to get to the charity stripe five times during the game, making four free throws. One shot not diagrammed in Beck's playbook was another spark that led Johnsburg to its second win of the year. As the Skyhawks worked for a last second shot at the end of the first quarter, Tom Pieper took the ball far from the basket and as the first quarter horn sounded, he drilled a 30- footer from the left wing. "We haven't had many of \ \ / U- h N Us i Pressure defense is applied by Johnsburg's Jeff Fowler (22) as Genoa's Dirk Campbell (20) lets one fly in Monday's tournament game at Hapshire high school. Watching the play are Joe Meyers (52) and John Wharton (42) of Johnsburg. All three players scored in doable figures as the Skyhawks stayed alive in the tournament by defeating the Cogs 7640. STAFF PHOTO - CARL MOESCHE On The Sidelines By Dick Rabbitt Well the Warriors played two different brands of basketball during the Wheeling Holiday Tournament. On Saturday they had a listless game that was disappointing not only to the coaching staff, but to their fans as well. On Monday afternoon, they completely turned it around, playing what I would consider one of their best games of the season. Leadership has been lacking in the young and inexpereinced sauad, but on Monday I believe they found the leadership they have been seeking. Mike Burgdorf the senior lettermen, returning from an ankle injury that has hampered him throughout the early going, took charge, and not only by scoring thirty points for a career high, but by his hustle, and attitude is going to help the Warriors in the future. Although the Warriors lost the game, I believe we will see a big change in the Warrior team the rest of the season. I understand that Pat Wirtz's "Lady Warriors" played an excellent game at North chicago, although losing 48-43. Terri Blume had a game high of 18 points for the local team. The I.H.S.A. is having some trouble with the Chicago Public schools in regards to residence requirements. If I read correctly that some of the principals in Chicago don't understand the wording in the rules, I will be glad to give them some assistance. For once, the I.H.S.A. is completely right, and a third grader could understand the ruling. Look in the I.H.S.A. bluebook, it is as plain as night and day. What some schools won't do to get an edge in athletics. Cheating is done in colleges, fixing grades, giving gifts, etc., but if high schools are going to drop to that level, then it is going to be a sorry day for the high school programs. The rules are there, abide by them or drop athletics. Just got a notice of the Johnsburg Old Timers Baseball Banquet to be held on Jan. 18. Jerry Wakitsch and his crew do a fine job, and I am looking forward to another fun evening. Wouldn't miss it for the world. We would like to extend our best wishes to the new Athletic Director at McHenry high school, Joe Schlender the football coach of the. Warriors. We know that the likeable Joe will do a fine job, and we wish him the best in his new venture. Don't let the suntan of the friendly banker Don Wattles fool you. His claim that he was in sunny Florida is one that I question. Wasn't he really under a sun lamp in a health club in Chicago? Wouldn't give me his golf score, and that seemed strange, as he always gives me his birdies, eagles -ancUsiup in shots. Goihgdown memory lane this week is a pleasant one. A group df Warriors lost to the Hebron Green Giants led by Howie JUdson by a score of 49-40 in the McHenry County Tourney held at Woodstock. Dick Rosing, Dean McCracken, Bill Bolger, Harold Michels, Art Jackson, and my boyhood hero Glen "Pete" Peterson all played for the Warriors. "Big Pete" led the Warrior attack with 12 points, five baskets from four feet out, but couldn't overtake Judson and his Green Giant crew. All kidding aside, I played against these Warriors, they were my friends at that time, and I still consider them my friends today. No finer group did 1 ever meet, and when we meet we naturally talk bout the "good old days". Maybe some day we can get a reunion of the St. Mary's crew and the Warrior crew of those days who battled down to the wire in almost every athletic contest. "Mac" could be the referee. Wishing all of you a "MOST HAPPX NEW YEAR". Dick Rabbitt CHENRY VS. HEBRON-1942 McHENRY fg ft P* tP HEBRON •g ft Pf tp Rosing 3 2 2 8 Tibbetts 5 0 2 10 McCracken 2 1 1 5 Drake 2 1 2 5 Bolger 5 0 2 10 Judson 8 3 3 19 Micnels 0 1 1 1 Burgett 3 1 2 7 Jackson 2 0 2 4 Simes 0 1 1 1 Peterson 5 2 1 12 Behrens 3 1 2 7 Totals 17 6 9 40 Totals 21 7 12 49 McHenry Hebron 3 12 7 18 16 8 14 11 40 49 those go in for us this season," Beck said. "But its always nice when those go in." In the first quarter, Beck had plenty to smile about. Johnsburg made nine of 14 field goal attempts and Pieper's perfect 2-for-2 from the free throw line led to a 20- 10 first period lead. More importantly, the Skyhawks only turned the ball over once during that time and also only committed one personal foul. In the second quarter, the , Skyhawks took a a 14-point lead at 24-10 for their biggest advantage of the half before the Cogs rallied to get back into the game. Genoa guard Dirk Camp­ bell scored eight of his game ending 12 points in the quarter and Steve Rapp added a three-point play with 1:08 as the Cogs out- scored the Skyhawks 23-15 in the period and trailed only 35-33 at intermission. In the third period, Johnsburg outscored Genoa 14-10 to take a 49-43 lead going into the final eight minutes. And the final eight minutes belonged to Pieper. Although he scored but two points in the final quarter, Pieper took control of the game running the offense and leading #M*defense. For the game^te finished with 16 points, four assists and as many steals, and he also led the Skyhawks in rebounding with nine. Johnsburg blew away Genoa in the fourth quarter outscoring the Cogs 27-17 en route to victory. Guard Jeff Fowler scored six of his 16 points in the period and reserve guard Mike Leon scored all six of his points in the final period also. The fourth Skyhawk to reach double figures was center Joe Meyers who finished with 12 points and Isb contributed seven ids. led the Cogs in with 20 points, while Anderson and Campbell each finished with 12 points. In other consolation bracket games, Harvard crushed Richmond-Burton 77-48, Sterling Newman defeated Burlington Central 58-53, and Belvidere topped York J.V. 51-47. Harvard had an easy time with Richmond leading 36-25 at halftime, 56-35 at the end - of the third quarter, and at one point in the fourth * quarter opening up a 36 point lead. Paul Kramarczyk led the winners with 26 points and teammates Tim Anderson and Craig Carlson con­ tributed 21 and 15 points, respectively. Doug Miller led the losing Rockets with 10 points and Dusty Rodieky added eight points. Sterling was led by Tony Hermes with 14 points and Bill Ports who contributed 12 points. Jim Sunderlage netted 18 points in a losing cause for Burlington. Marty Voiles and Jason Gorham topped Belvidere in scoring with 13 and 12 points, respectively. Tom Browne and Darrin Tang each had 10 points for York. In the championship bracket, Jacobs remained the only McHenry County team alive as it slipped by the host Whip-Purs 69-68 to earn a semi-final berth. M e a n w h i l e , M a r i a n Central saw its tourney title hopes go out the door as Chicago Collins over­ powered the Hurricanes 82- 36. The Chicago Public League school now faces Kaneland, 83-65 winners over Lake Zurich. Jacobs takes on Providence-St. Mel, 112-69 victors over Chicago Central YMCA. In the Marian-Collins game, the Cobras held the Hurricanes scoreless until there were only : 52 remaining in the first period when Dave Rickert scored a field goal. Collins rolled on to a big victory and an expected title battle with Providence-St. Mel on Wednesday. The Cobras led 15-2 after one quarter, 39-15 at half- time and 60-28 after three quarters. Ed Kennedy paced the Hurricanes with 12 points. carl Moesche Johnsburg vs. Genoa-Kingston Johnsburg fg ft tP Pieper 7 2-2 16 Fowler 7 2-2 16 Boyer 1 0-0 2 Meyers 4 4-7 12 J. Leon 2 2-4 6 Metzger 0 2-2 2 WilRams 2 0-0 4 Wharton 8 2-2 18 Totals: 31 14-19 76 Genoa-Kingston fg ft tP Campbell 6 0-0 12 Rapp 8 4-5 20 Anderson^ 6 0-0 12 Karvelis 3 0-0 6 Hartman 0 0-0 0 Coffee 3 0-0 6 Russell 2 0-0 4 Totals: 28 4-5 60 Johnsburg 20-15-14-27 -76 Genoa- Kingston 10-23-10-17-60 Plaindealer Elgin Defeats MCC 95-80 The McHenry County College men's basketball team played with an almost all-new set of players and came within 15 points of its first victory of the season Monday night. Elgin Community College, leaders of the Junior College S k y w a y c o n f e r e n c e , defeated the Scots 95-80 in the opening round of the Morton Grove Christmas Tournament. MCC, which has lost all but guards Dave Schachtner and Am. Legion Tourney Set The annual McHenry American Legion junior high school basketball tour­ nament will begin on Monday, Jan. 4 and continue until the finals are played on Jan. 6. Six junior high schools will be participating in the tournament which will be played in the Johnsburg junior high school gym. The schools are: McHenry, Parkland, Montini, John­ sburg, St. John, and Rich­ mond. Johnsburg and Richmond, the defending champion, will have opening round byes in the tournament. Game 1 will scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday will pit Parkland vs. St. John's with the winner to play Johnsburg at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Game 2 will feature Montini vs. McHenry with the winner to play Richmond at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The championship game will be played at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Admission fees for adults and children will be charged. For further information, call Bruce Harbecke at 385-6210. M a t t H o r t o n f r o m t h e starting line up due to eligibility requirements, have literally had to start fresh. The Scots have added some much needed height and experience to their bench with the addition of eight new players. "We've improved 100 percent since our first game in November," said MCC coach Bruce Harbecke. "We just need some time to get used to each other, but I'm pleased to see that the more experienced players are bringing out more con­ fidence and a stronger overall game from the whole team." The Scots are still lacking in the shooting department as they only were able to make 27 of 82 shots (32 / percent) as compared to the/ Spartans who sank 42 of 89 shots (47 percent). MCC did shoot well from the free throw line, however,I making 70 percent of its charity tosses. Rick Peterson led the Scots in scoring with 27 points and was followed by Jim Johnson and Schachtner with 18 and 13 points, respectively. Peterson and Dave Conway were the top rebounders. MCC is aiming for its first season victory when it takes ' on the winner of the Morton Grove-Niles game in the consolation bracket of the Christmas Tournament. Barb Ansell SoBo's Win Soph Tourney South Beloit overtook Harvard in the closing minutes of Saturday's sophomore tourney finale to edge the host Hornets 46-44/ The SoBo's captured the title with a 2-0 record. Harvard and Johnsburg each finished with 1-1 marks while Woodstock lost both its games.^,-- The sophomore Blue Streaks fell in overtime to South Beloit 48-43. The SoBo's bolted out to a 10-4 first quarter lead, but Woodstock bounced back in the second quarter to tie it at 22-22. The Streaks pulled ahead 30-26 after four quarter, but South Beloit outpointed Woodstock 15-11 in the final quarter to tie it and 7-2 in overtime. Woodstock fell to Johnsburg 60-47 in its second game. Harvard earned a championship berth by edging Johnsburg 39-38. The Hornets held an 11-10 lead after one quarter, but the Skyhawks outscored the hosts 12-6 in the second for a 22-17 halftime lead. Harvard again outpointed Johnsburg 11-10 in the third quarter to make it 32-28 after three quarters and the Hornets took command in the fourth outscoring the Skyhawks 11- 6 to win. Tuesday, Jan. 5 McHenry Swimming Johnsburg Boys Basketball Johnsburg Girls Basketball Marian Boys Basketball at Rockford Auburn Richmond at Round Lake at St. Edward