Yorktown Tigers Fall to New Castle in Regional Finals
Yorktown endured a hard fought Indiana regional battle, led by Parkinson and Bell, but Richmond and New Castle outmatched the Tigers. Parkinson scored 28 with Bell 19 as Yorktown exited 22-4, ending a historic 1972 run and spotlighting Bruce Parkinson as an all state candidate. Meanwhile Anderson Launderers clinched their AAU regional bid with Regenold and Faerber joining, as eight teams vie for a trip to London Kentucky.
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New Castle
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Kurt Humes
Muncie
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Indiana
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Trent Smock
Gary Burton
Delaware County
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George Faerber
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Anderson Launderers and Cleaners
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Penn Kingsmen Eye Fort Wayne Semi State Bid Against Marion
Solid Penn squad seeks first semi state as the Kingsmen, coached by Jim Miller, face Marion in Saturdays Fort Wayne tourney opener at noon. Madison Heights and Penn are favored to reach the title game with Garrett meeting Penn in the second game. Penn owns a strong sectional and regional run and features scorers Randy Coppens and Left Williams among others.
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Jef Williams
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Elhart
Michigan City
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Williams
Mark Bailin
Mark Humes
Bucs
Hope
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Mul Garrett
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Madison Heights
Penn-Marion
Four New Teams Will Reach State Finals
Indiana high school basketball semi-state action narrows the field to four fresh finalists as last year’s champions East Chicago Washington Elkhart Floyd Central and New Castle are eliminated. The state finals move to Indiana University Assembly Hall Bloomington with 16 survivors led by Lafayette Jefferson, Michigan City Elston and Vincennes. The semifinals pair Lafayette Elston vs Lafayette, Gary West vs Pike, Jeffersonville vs Jasper, and Terre Haute North vs Vincennes with state finals to follow.
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Inedianapolis
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Pirates eye Fort Wayne semi state bid in Madison Heights run
Madison Heights led by coach Phil Buck seeks a state finals berth as the Pirates fire up for the Fort Wayne semi state. Garret and Penn loom as tough foes while Indianapolis TV film crews record practice. Buck weighs pace and shooting against height edge as the team gears for Bloomington Assembly Hall return.
Dinner Set To Honor Alex Cagers
North Carolina coach resigns as Wagoner announces change while community dinner honors the team. Mothers of varsity players help the athletic department as Tigers celebrate a 164 season record, CIC title, and Anderson Sectional run. Dinner March 9 at 6 30 pm in the cafetorium with meat from the athletic department and families contributing salad and dessert.
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Dave Benson
Kenny Bowers
Lon Brown
Tim Crawford
Albert Davidson
Barry Elis
Scott Frazier
Monie Foster
Danny Granger
Kenny Helfer
Steve Hilligess
Bruce Johnson
Tony Kettery
Stan Lower
Jack Marsion
Kenny Olsen
George Patz
Steve Stevens
Dan Horn
Dan Ingram
Kim Millen
Terri Alt
Neva Humphrey
Beth King
Molly Marson
Janet Reed
Linda Stroup
Sandy Wilson
Brenda Zarse
William and Mary fires cage coach Warren Mitchell
William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, dismissed basketball coach Warren Mitchell after six seasons with a 5 win 96 loss record. President Thomas A Graves Jr said Mitchell will leave when his current contract ends this summer as the college pursues a recruiting finish and major coaching turnover continues. Mitchell, a former University of Richmond star, had only one winning season and led the Indians to a 10-17 1971-72 finish, exiting amid a broader reshuffle that included football coach Lou Holtz leaving for NC State and Jim Root named to succeed Holtz with Ben Carnevale as athletic director.
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Warren Mitchell
W&m
Thomas A. Graves Jr
Mitchell
William and Mary
University of Richmond
Indians
Lou | Holtz
N.C. State
New Hampshire
Jim Root
Hotlz
Ben Carnevale
Semi-State Facts From Indiana High School Tourney
Facts and figures on the Indiana high school basketball semistate tournament past and present. Lafayette leads with nine titles and most consecutive wins, while Lafayette and Indianapolis Attacks share three defending champs none. Notables include George McGinnis scoring 49 in 1969 and sites Evansville Fort Wayne Indianapolis Lafayette. Semifinals start at noon and 1 30 p.m finals at 8 p.m Saturday March 11.
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Chicago
Washington
Floyd Central
Elkhart
New Castle
George McGinnis
Wington
Evansville
Fort Wayne
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