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ri .AIXDK.M.KH-WinNKSllAV. \l AK* 11 . lis." SPORTS Warriors Crush Tigers 79 To 45 In Home Final ft** IlliWW"""!'1 NO SHOT-Rod McMahon and Jim Johnson (center of photo) fight for the ball that was finally tipped to Lenny Jense, at left. Jensen led the Warriors with 18 points and Johnson hit for 17. Barry Anderson (foreground) also found the double digit, scoring with five field goals and a pair of free throws to help lead the Warriors to a 79-45 victory over Crystal Lake Central last Friday night. ' ** STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD By Dick Rabbitt The McHenry High Warriors of Coach Ken Ludwig closed out their regular season in fine style by easily crushing the Crystal Lake Tigers 79 to 45 Friday night at Buckner Gym Using a tenacious full court press, the Warriors time and time again stole the ball from the hapless Tiger guards and raced their way to a fun loving victory. Even S.I H put down his pencil and relaxed midway in the opening period, and that is a rare feat indeed. It took the Warriors just four seconds to get on the board Jim Johnson tipped the ball to Barry Anderson who in turn passed to Tony Sroka going in unmolested for the layup and the Warriors were off and running Anderson and Greve countered seconds later and it was 6 to 0 before the Tigers had the ball past midcourt Then as in past games the Warriors hit a cold dry spell after the Tigers did manage o score, but late in. the period Len Jensen with 2 baskets and Johnson with a bucket had the Warriors in front 12 to 2. Two Tiger baskets closed the gap at the end of the period to 12 to 6. The second period saw the Warriors of old. They ran. ; hey shot, they played defense with authority, and with everyone getting into the scoring act ran up 25 pts. to lead at the intermission 37 to 20 The big concern at the intermission was if the Warriors would become complacent and fret away their big lead. That was just wishful thinking on the part of the fans. In the third period, the Warriors came roaring out in full stride. Bob Greve had the hot hand, and his teammates saw that he got the ball When he cooled off Johnson took over, and then Len Jensen got into the act. Meanwhile the Warrior defense was just super Time and time again they forced the Tigers into numerous turnovers (36 for the game' and led going into the final period by a whooping margin 60 to 27: Midway in the final period the Warriors built up a 43 pt margin. 74 to 31. when Ken Ludwig took pity on his rival. Tom Wilkens. and put in the shock troops. Although the Warriors put on an offensive display that completely baffled the Tigers, their defense was simply outstanding. Any­ time you can hold an op­ ponent to single figures in an eight minute period. . you have to be doing something right. 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The momen­ tum of Friday nights victory, should carry over into the regionals. We surely hope so. McHenry vs. Crystal Lake Central fg ft tp ONE MINUTE SPORTS QUIZ 1. Who won the Daytona 500 stock car race? 2. What year was Wilt Chamberlain named Rookie ot the Year? 3. Who was LPGA Rookie of the Year in 1979? 4. Who won the Olympic gold medal in pairs figure skating? 5. Name the 1979 NCAA Hockey Champions? JOHN'S SPORT STOP HAS RELOCATED 3706 W. ELM ST. McHENRY, ILL. 344-3580 "fur Oh Sdp Sport Skip" Has tram to Sun Yn Better! NEW STOCK ARRIVING DAILY! WATCH FOR OUR APRIL GRAND RE-OPENING I EARL WALSH" So I Hear SPORTS EDITOR. By Randy Swikle Victory May Elude Seniors, but They're Still Winners Victory eluded them, but they did not lose. Chris Dixon, Kurt Valentin, and Rick -Szumlas did not lose, because they are winners. Only losers really "lose". It's true that Lhe three Johnsburg High School sehiors did take exit with the short end of the score in last week's IHSA Regional competition. But their performance, both on and off the basketball court,'was a winning one. It was, for them, of the same high caliber that is has been all season. It was a performance of which to be proud. Chris Dixon, who had not yet fully recovered from a bout with the flu, was fouled early in the game and had to sit on the bench for several minutes as trainers closed a gash above his right eye that later required seven stitches. Neither injury nor illness would slow the Dixon effort, however. He continued to dive for loose balls, to "mix it up" under the boards in pursuit of rebounds, and to make his presence felt wherever the action was. On defense he stole the ball a half dozen times; on offense he finished as second high scorer. Kurt Valentin was a study of intensity. He fought aggressively for rebounds and scoring opportunities. Perhaps he fought a bit too aggressively, because the 6' 1" 185-pound star had to be called to the bench when he accumulated three fouls early in the contest. The absence of Valentin from the lineup created a gap that was very difficult to fill. He had been a team player all year, and the ball always moved better when he was on the scene. Rick Szumlas was expending every ounce of his energy for a victory. The Skyhawk guard played sporadic basketball throughout the season with performances ranging from spectacular to mediocre. When he was hot, he couldn't be stopped. But when he was cold, he had difficulty coming back. Szumlas was perseverance personified. He did not give up, and he was one reason that his team rallied after a disasterous first quarter. Although the Skyhawks could not overcome the deficit created in the first quarter, they did manage to outscore their opponents ip the remaining three periods. The post-game scene in the Johnsburg locker room was highly emotional. Dixon was sitting on the hallway floor. His hands were trembling as they held a blood-stained towel that caught his tears. He cried for five minutes. Valentin assumed a similar position on the floor near his locker. His moistened eyes focused on the space directly in front of him. He was deep in thought. Szumlas fought back tears on the bench next to his locker. He, too, was engrossed in thought. Others in the locker room were talking and milling about; but Dixon, Valentin and Szumlas were silent. It was a time of private reflection for these seniors who had played their last game of interscholastic high school basketball. Perhaps they thought of personal triumps, or of team, highlights, or of a season that could have been but wasn't. They were in no hurry to take off their uniforms for the last time. The three seniors were the last to shower. It was 14-12 season for the Skyhawks; but the record, the scores, the team statistics fail to give a complete picture of what the season was really all about. The same is true with the individual "stats". Those who judge athletic performance solely on the basis of statistics can have a very shallow perception of an athlete's real value to a team. Statistics are revealing, but they only refelct one dimension of performance. They aren't a good measurement of such important qualities as leadership, basketball "horse sense", sportsmanship and teamwork. To say that one athlete is automatically "better" than another because he scores more points is like saying one coach is better than another because he has more victories, or one businessman is better than another because he has more money, or one politican is better than another because he gets more votes. Such a standard of judgment, although often used, is folly. As the 1979-80 version of high school basketball comes to a close, coaches and sportswriters will begin to select their favorite superstars. Chris Dixon, Kurt Valentin and Rick Szumlas will probably not all get the recognition they each deserve. But there is a much greater reward for outstanding performance than MVP, All-Conference, or All-State. It is called self-satisfaction, and it belongs to those who do the right thing and who perform as best they can. It belongs to Dixon, Valentin and Szumlas. It is the end of a season for three seniors, but it is not the end of the game. By their past performances and accomplishments, it's a safe bet to say they will continue to add tolheir winning record in the future. Their victories may not be on the basketball court, the gridiron, the baseball fields or the track. After all, goals change. But their victories will continue in whatever area they persue. And some victories may elude them, but they will never be losers! A long time friend mailed a clipping on how to prevent baldness. Sounds beautiful. But, now he tolls me! We watched our Warriors down the Crystal Lake Central basketball team with the greatest of ease Friday night. The Warriors were hot on shots, faster on their feet and quicker with their hands. That didn't look like one of the Crystal Lake teams we are accustomed to seeing. Dividing the school district seems to have taken its toll in talent. * However, "Mac" pointed out that Crystal Lake South has the basketball talent > while Central is strong in football. How can that be? McHenry fans are won­ dering what will happen in sports now that we have two 4-year schools. If a division comes in sports, it may mean drop­ ping from Class "AA" to "A", depending on the enrollment. The Friday night game was the last of the regular season as teams move into regional play. It was also Parents Night as proud parents and proud young people joined together for an enjoyable evening. The team put on a great show for the parents and the cheerleaders kept the tempo alive. The Pom-Pon girls put on a nifty performance, their best of the season. Not being an expert critic, my ob­ servation was that timing and togetherness showed practice. Watching a small boy eating some of that fluffy snow that fell last week brought back memories. Everybody must have eaten Snow at a tender age. Boh •'Slim" Shulda brought me a clipping which starts out "Irislj spirits were low Wednesday because the price Irish spirits was going up". What a terrible thought with St. Patrick's Day just around the bend! We watched the No. 1 DePaul team romp to a 97-81 victory over Illinois State, putting on a full court press right from the start to prevent State from slowing down the game. It worked. Illinois State has beaten some good teams, but couldn't keep the pace with the Blue Demons. However, any team that can score 81 points against the strong DePaul defense must have something. Reading what the new Cub manager, I'rest.ori Gomez, has to say, it seems he doesn't think he has too much to work with at this point. Say it isn't so. All we read about the White Sox are glowing reports on the pitching staff. Just wait another week and reports will tell about the super 'rookies that have whaled the daylights out of the ball. I can't wait. As reported last week, the Warriors will play, the Woodstock Blue Streaks Wednesday night at 7:30 for a chance to play the winner of the * Hononegah-Belvidere game. My prediction is that the Warriors will win the tournament. Four-team tournaments seem to have less glitter than 8-team events. There is talk of a change next year. One can never predict what ' the powers that be will toss at us next. Remember back when they had to. clear the gym between games- to ac­ commodate the huge crowds? MCHS Girls Defeat Cary-Grove 66 To 53 The McHenry High girls' basketball team defeated Cary Grove last Thursday by the score of 66 to 53. After the teams were tied at 12 all at the end of the first period, the Warriors took the lead and kept it the rest of the game. Junior center Vicky Kopsell led the local attack, with 24 pts. Senior forward and Warrior leading scorer Sue Hutchinson picked up 16. Sue is currently third in the Fox Conference scoring race. McHenry vs. Carv Grove Bohlman Connell Haddick Karpavicius West Geiger Blume Totals: 21 24 66 Cary Grove McHenrv Kopsell Hutchinson fg ft tP Bell 4 2 10 Burgholder 1 0 2 Miles 1 2 4 Deehring 4 8 16 D'Aniello 3 0 6 Cassell 1 1 3 Litous 6 0 12 Tptals: 20 13 53 McH 12 15 21 18 66 C.G. 12 11 20 12 53 Aasvers To Sports Qaix 1. Buddy Baker. 2. 1960. 3. Beth Daniel. 4. Russia's Irina Rodnina and Aleksandt Zaitsev. 5. Minnesota. • « * • Travel is educational - it teaches appreciation of the home among other things. JUMP Rope-A-Thon, a contestant takes a break for a cool drink while other entrants in the fund raiser for the Illinois Heart Fund continue to skip rope. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD On Saturday, March 1, sixty students from Harrison Grade school participated in a Jump rope-a-thon to raise money for the Illinois Heart Association. Under the direction of their physical education teacher, Jayne McMillan, the students jumped in teams for three hours. The announcement that a total of $3,728 had been pledged to the Heart Association, brought a loud cheer from both students and sper .ators. Their hard work is commendable. CONGRATULATIONS TO Jane Keller McHenry CRAND PRIZE WINNER *150" BEEF Supplied by Huppy & Leo's Special triojpie goes to a student, Ron Murray, who collected the most pledges. And the winning team with the most money pledged also received special recognition. They are Lisa Miller, Tracey Lienard. Sara Seavers, Alice Stagg and Tammie Miller. ra CAREY Applianct 1241 N. 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