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I t»*w. FEATURING COMPLETE mm PAGE « - PLA1NDEALER - FRIDAY. J -- Warriors Hoping To Avoid A Letdown The McHenry Warrior basketball team begins the second half of the Fox Valley Conference season this weekend when they host Cary-Grove tonight and travel to Dundee tomorrow night. After a tough loss to Jacobs last Friday night, Coach Ken Ludwig is worried about a letdown by his team. The Warriprs lost a heartbreaker, 59- 58, to Jacobs and now rest in third place, instead of first in the FVC. "No doubt about it. We have not practiced well all week. They were down and it showed all week. We can't afford to get beat by anybody, especially teams we have already beaten." Tonight, Jim Condill will bring his winless crew (0-15) to Buckner Gym. The Trojans have had troubles all season and are looking to snap out of their 15 game losing streak. In the first meeting, the Warriors barley escaped with a 60-54 win. Ludwig remembers that game and knows his team can't afford to take the Trojans lightly. "Cary has been playing good basketball as of late. We just can't think we can show up and play," said Ludwig. "They gave Jacobs a good ballgame. I expect a good ballgame from them." The Trojans are led by 6-foot-4 Dave Ward at center and Jeff Block, a 5- foot-9 forward. The Dundee game might be the last meeting between the two schools. The school is closing after this season. And Ludwig and Paul Judson will probably pair off for the last time as he goes to Hampshire next season. The Warriors beat the Cards 64-57 in the first meeting. "Dundee is always tough over there," said Ludwig. The Cards have been on an upsurge the past several weeks, beating Cary- Grove and Crystal Lake Central. Led by all-conference guard Colon Kelly, one of the top scorers in the con­ ference, the Cards have the height to go with the shooting. The starting five include; Jay Curtright at 6-foot-6, Todd Mitter at 6-foot-3, Ed Schmitt 6- foot-3 and Randy Gilbert at 5-foot-ll. "I don't expect to see any blow outs," said Ludwig. "It's too bad we can't play with the same intensity as we did agianst Jacobs. It just seems certain games we play with a lot of intensity and that hurts us." Randy Lively will be questionable for the two games. He injured his jaw Christensen's 35 Helps Rockets Crush 'Hawks RICHMOND -- The name Brad Christensen might be remembered by the Johnsburg Skyhawks tor quite awhile. The Richmond-Burton Rocket guard almost single-handedly defeated the Skyhawks, scoring 35 points and playing his best ever complete game, according to his coach. The Rockets easily defeated Johnsburg 87-65. The game was the second meeting for the two teams. Johnsburg easily defeated Richmond 66-51 during the Marian Holiday tournament that kicked off the eager season. It was the fourth straight loss for the 'Hawks who are now 6-10 overall. Richmond improved their record to 8-9. According to Richmond Coach Ron Travin, the 35 points was a career high for Christensen. "He played his best complete game," said Travin. "He played a very aggressive defensive play and he finally put things together." Ben Beck, coach of the Skyhawks was also amazed with Christensen's play. "He played a super ballgame. We couldn't find anyone to stop him." Christensen scored 19 points in the first half, including 10 in the first quarter, when the Rockets jumped off to 23-11 lead. In fact, everything the Rockets did in the first quarter seem to be an easy two points. They came out pressing the Skyhawks and jumped off to a 8-0 lead before Greg Sobiesk put John- subrg on the scoreboard with a free throw. The Rockets would continue on the roll, outscoring Johnsburg 15-10. Jeff Fowler kept the 'Hawks in the and two free throws. "No doubt about it -- the game was lost in the first quarter," said Beck. "We tried to make a couple runs at them, but we Just couldn't close enough. They sure did play a super ballgame. Coach Travin should be really pleased." Richmond sank 11 fieldgoals in 15 attempts in the, first quarter, ac­ cording to Beck. \ travin called the win the best game of the season for the Rockets. "By far this is the best ballgame we played this year. We showed today what kind of ball we can play. We had our ups and downs this season and now we are starting to turn things around. We are playing with the kind of intensity I like to see from them. I like to think we are on a roll." The Rockets continued to roll in the second quarter, but the Skyhawks did try to make a few runs at the lead. The first half ended with the Rockets ahead by only nine, 39-30. The 'Hawks outscored the Rockets 19-16. But, the Rockets poured it on again in the third quarter. Christensen experienced his best quarter, scoring 12, and the Rockets went into the final quarter with a 61-46 advantage. Larry Zuley tried to spark the Skyhawks scoring 10 in the quarter. Johnsburg did manage to hold down Christensen in the final quarter, scoring only five, but the rest of the Rockets pulled up the slack to hold off the Skyhawks. » Johnsburg committed 15 turnovers to the Rockets 12 and the Skyhawks out-rebounded Richmond 25-21. Fowler led Johnsburg scoring with 17 ballgame, scoring three field goals and Zuley scored 16. Joe Majercik of the Johnsburg Skyhawks tries to get a handle of a loose ball during action of Tuesday's game against Richmond-Burton. Brad Curtis is right behind Majercik for the Rockets. Richmond had little trouble with Johnsburg, winning 87-65. STAFF PHOTO -- MIKE LAMB during the Jacobs game. He did" practice lightly Tuesday. Mike Bauml is still bothered by a knee injury, but,is expected to play. 'Hawk Cagers Start 2nd Round The McHenry Plaindealer 6ports Scoreboard Fox Valley Conference Northwest Suburban Conference W L pts. opp all W L Jacobs 7 0 462 380 17 1 Warren 6 0 C.L.S. 6 1 446 340 14 3 Antioch 4 2 McHenry 5 2 417 404 7 9 Lake Zurich 4 2 C.L.C. 3 4 371 367 7 8 Grant 4 2 Dundee 3 4 397 405 7 8 Grayslake 4 3 Woodstock 2 5 457 440 6 10 Round Lake 1 5 Crown 2 5 303 458 5 11 Wauconda 1 5 Cary-Grove 0 7 339 465 0 15 Johnsburg 1 5 The second time around won't be any easier than the first time. The Skyhawks start the second round in the Northwest Suburban Conference against Grayslake. The Skyhawks carry 1-6 NWSC record into Friday's game. Grayslake won the first game, back on December 4, 58-49. The Rams shot off to a 8-2 lead and never lost tlte lead. The closest the 'Hawks ever came was four points. And the biggest problem that plagued Johnsburg was tur­ novers. They committed 19 turnovers, compared to 10 for Grayslake. "We have to find some people who want to play defense and play basketballj'j^said Benjteck^coact^f Johnsburg. "We have not been playing good basketball. We played a good game at Round Lake and then came back and played like this. We are not playing in the NWSC the way we are capable of. It's like night and day. Grayslake is on a roll recently. An overtime victory over Antioch, 57-51, raised the Rams conference record to 4-3. Beck said the Rams have been snakebit during the season, losing several games by one point. "They play a control type game," said Beck on the Rams. "They have the big kid inside and they give him the ball." 'Hawk Wrestlers Lose Two The Johnsburg wrestling team lost both matches during a double dual at Valley Lutheran High School Tuesday. ^ The Skyhawks lost to Valley Lutheran 42-15 and Richmond-Burton 36-27. The two losses drops their overall record to 5-13-1 on the season. Both Mike Hurckes and Guy Bazilwich ended the night with two wins. In the 138 pound class, Hurckes gained a forfeit during the Richmond match and defeated Mike Clappert of Valley Lutheran. Don March, coach of the Skyhawks, said the win for Hur­ ckes was a big one becuase Clappert was favorite for the upcoming sec­ tionals. In the 98-pound class, Bazilwich pinned his Richmond opponent in 52 seconds and defeated his Valley Lutheran opponent in points. Despite the two losses, March was happy with the results. "Being so young, just scoring points is fortunate for us." The 'Hawks next match will be against Northwest Suburban Con­ ference foe, Grayslake on Saturday. Friday's games Crown 67, Woodstock 62 Dundee 63, Cary-GRove 56 Jacobs 59, McHenry 58 C.L. South 47, C.L. Central 46 Top 5 Scorers FG FT TP Schafer, Jac. 74 40 188 Ericksen, Wood. 43 31 117 Witt, C.L.S. 45 23 113 Kelly, Dun. 49 15 113 Hutter, Wood. 44 21 109 Girls Fox Valley Conference Dundee C.L.S. Crown C.L.C. McHenry Woodstock Jacobs Cary-Grove Top 5 Scorers FG FT TP Holt, Dun. 40 31 111 Jenson, C.L.C. 41 19 101 Wold.Crwn 40 7 87 Linden, Jabs 30 18 78 Hall, Crwn 27 14 68 Friday's games Grant 51, Round Lake 34 Grayslake 57, Antioch 51 ot Warren 69, Wauconda 54 Lake Zurich 63, Johnsburg 57 'Hawk Girls Lose To Grant The Johnsburg girls's basketball team lost its fifth Northwest Suburban Conference game in a row, losing to Grant Tuesday night, 50-39. The Skyhawks are now 0-5 in con- fernce and 3-8 overall. According to Nancy Fahey, coach of the Skyhawks, free throws proved to be key factor in the game. Johnsburg only managed to make five of 13 free throw attempts. "We kept on coming back and kept on coming back, but we would just fall behind again. You just can't miss 13 free throws," said Fahey. Jane Pececci ledJohnsburg scoring with 12 points. The Best Warrior Team Showed Up The McHenry Warriors played the kind of basketball fans have been waiting for all season last Friday night in losing to Jacobs. It was the best Warrior team on the flow in the past two seasons, and only a sudden breakdown midway in the opening period prevented them from coming home a winner. To say the Warriors were "sky high" would be putting it mildly. They grabbed an early 12-4 lead and had the Eagles on the ropes, but let them get back in the game and thus lost a close one. We hope they regroup from the disappointing loss, ana knock the socks off the Trojans ana Cards this weekend. The Warriors are not out of the race by any means. If they play like they did last Friday night, there will be more victories. The "Rassling Warriors" lost a pair last weekend, but Mike Love won both his matches, along with single wins from John KeevU, Tom Wrona, Rick Connor, Bob Sarabia and Dan Mohnen. The "Lady Warriors" defeated Cary-Grove and then lost to Woodstock. Terri Blume scored 16 and 12 points, while Greta Larsen picked up 15 in the Blue Streak game. The Johnsburg Old Timers did it again on Monday night. Chairman Jerry Wakits&h had another bang up program featuring Vince Lloyd of the Cubs as M.C. Bill Campbell of the Cubs, Kevin Hickey of the White Sox, Jack Perconte a local resident now playing for the Cleveland Indians, Chuck Schnver from the front office of the Sox's and National League umpire Dutch Rennert, who had the crowd in stitches. Lloyd Freund did his usual good job as toastmaster and Father Ray Hetterman returned to give the Invocation. Thanks to our good friend Bill Oeffling; S.I.H., Mike Lamb and yours truly had front row seats. And the guy from the other page (S.I.H.) even gave a few words of wisdom. Some members of Ken Swanson's North Suburban champs way back in 1978 were gathered around in a conversation; Doug Oeffling, Scott Letzer, John and Jeff Meyer. George and Harold Jackson, along with Tim Martin, John Bolton, Frank and Steve Cuda were in a corner talking golf. They wanted to get in the conversation, but I wouldn't have none of iC Fred Meyers and son Dave, along with the On The Sidelines By Dick Rabbitt mayor of Volo "Murph", the "Blue Camel" Butch Meyer and his counter part Chris Creutz seemed to be having a good time. Cooney Heights was well represented with Clint Claypool and Jake Wegener. And our friendly bankers Don Wattles, Twig Miller, Rick Lane, along with Phil Oeffling were standing near the cash box. Don't those guys ever relax? Mike DeWolf, Tom Pieper, Bob Schmitt and Harry May all from Johnsburg school system didn't grade any papers, as they were in full swing. Judge Herrmann and his brother from Pros pec t.^elong with good friend Bill Bolger and forrner George Harker enjoyed the program? Leo Smith and Dick Hiller were greeting people at the door and Gary FairChil^and Tom Blake and Tommv Blenner backed into a corner. Phil Bartmann was taking care of the tickets and Peter Merkel and Russ Williams who coaches the Legion team were huddled planning for the coming season. No political speeches were allowed, however, A1 Jourdan, Frank McClatchey were ready and willing if given the chance. Had a nice visit with the Dobbertin's Bob Sr. and Jr. And if Don Huemann says he is on a diet, don't believe him. He has a long reach across the table. Good Warriors fans John McGee and Ron Conway, along with Ron Creutz and Wayne and Tim Frantz were talking sports all night. McHenry High was represented by Bob Swartzloff and Norb Wolter. Tim Reilly, Buddy Smith, Don Bentz Jr., along with Terry Oeffling were seen trying to fudge some extra tickets. Marie Oeffling and her crew put out a good feed and we had excellent service at our table thanks to Marylin Plutshack. Number seven is past, we are looking forward to number eight next y?ar. *********** Down memory lane to Woodstock for the district tournament in February of 1935. The Warriors defeated Hebron 26-22 as Vytical led the Warriors with eight 'points. McHenry 26 Hebron 22 McHenry: Meyers 3-0-3 6, Adams 2-2-3 6, Vytical 4-0-3 8, Kramer 2-0-1 4, Hughes 0-2-1 2, totals 11-4-11 26. Hebron: Schultz 3-0-2 6, Spooner 0-M 1, Emerson 1-0-2 2, Montgomery 0-0-1 0, Kuecker 2-0-2 4, Schacht 3-3-1 9, totals 9-4-9 22. McHenry 28 88--26 Hebron • 62 5 9 -- 22 ADD SOME SPICE TO YOUR LIFE... ...NOW OPEN... NAPOLI PIZZA II 5009 W. ELM ST. 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