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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1971

Page

21

Vinton County Upsets Nelsonville York 65 57 at Home

Vinton County used sharp foul shooting to upset Nelsonville York 65 57 in Tri-Valley Conference action. Bullock and Barber each scored 21 for the Vikings who hit 21 of 27 free throws, while Seckinger led the Buckeyes with 20 points in the final regular season game. Continuous lead from the opening 5 0 margin and a late 39 37 junior showdown with Nelsonville York.

Tim Gearhart McArthur Vinton County Vikings Nelsonville-York Tri-Valley Vikings Buckeyes Viking Mark Bullock Gary Barber Glen [Fale Harold Caudill Keith Reasor Hoy Seckinger Bill Lower Jim Lax Lower Vinton County Athens County Seckinger Vinton Bullock Barber Nelsonville- York Glouster Steve Ward Lax Smathers Brouse Baroer Hale Covsil Nels-York

Jackson Wins Last Tussle

Mikey Rouse scored 35 and grabbed 20 rebounds to lift the Jackson Ironmen past the Ironton Tigers 60 to 59 in SECAL action. The win runs Jackson to 13-5 overall and 10-4 in league, while Ironton finishes 7-11. Reserve play saw Jackson dominate 19-38 in the first period.

Tigers Jackson Nets Ironmen Ironton Argreion Banks Ford Kdchen Jeer Hori Myers Spears Letcher Clark Buckley Lloyd DeStaphen Keller Ondara Thorn Rouse Valentin

Meigs Edges Athens In Narrow Junior League Win

Meigs reserves improved to 14 4 and moved into a three way tie for second after edging Athens 50 41 in a junior league contest. Athens led 23 19 at half and 27 25 after three quarters before Meigs surged with a 6 0 run early in the final period. Andy Vaughan led Meigs with 13 points while Pat McIntorf added nine for Athens and Andy Chenko had 10 for Athens.

Meigs Waverly Ironton Athens Andy Chenko Pat McIntorf Andy Vaughan

Ohio high school teams tally Friday action in top 19 AP ranking

The AP top 19 Ohio high school teams posted varied results Friday across divisions. Notable scores include Walnut Ridge 118 beat Bett 89, St Edward 113-36 over Marshall, and Beavercreek 66-38 over Centerville, with several games postponed or idle.

Columbus Ohio Walnut Ridge Columbus Bett Celina Goldwater Xena Beavercreek Centerville Columbus Eastmont Columbus West

Seek Teams For Meet

Albany sponsors a single elimination basketball tournament at the old Albany High School gym across March 1 2 3 4 8 and 9 with a 25 dollar entrance fee. Team trophies will go to first second and third place and individuals from the champion and runner up teams receive awards. Drawing is Saturday at 2 pm at the old Albany High building. Contact Edwin Cade Barry West or Milt Cooksey for details.

Albany Albany High School Coakley Electric Heat Old Albany Edwin- Cade Barry West Milt Cooksey

Sub's Foul Shots Prove Difference For Blacks

Point Pleasant edged Chapmansville 76 73 in overtime as Steve Thomas drew five fouls and sank crucial free throws. Tigers led late. Thomas and Frank Smith helped Point Pleasant pull away in the extra period. Top scorers were Miller and Hensley for Chapmansville, while Smith, Underwood, and Pointer paced Point Pleasant.

Chapmansville Steve Thomas Big Blacks Chapmansville Tigers Jed Thomas Frank Smith Tigers Jack Miller Jerry Hensley Point Pleasant Smith Alan Underwood Painter Logan Underwood Rawson Pointer Harden Miller Simmons Crunckshank Thomas C Mead Hensley Plasterr Tiller Lewis

Warren Wins No 2 Spot In Conference

Warren Local High School defeated Belpre 61 to 59 to secure second place in the Tri-Valley Conference. Joe Mitchem led a 24 point fourth quarter rally for Warren, finishing with 16 points while Dave Stacy added 14 and Phil McGraw 11. Belpre’s Joe Parks led all scorers with 17 as Nebraska unbeaten news appears in error. Warren's season record moved to 11-6 overall and 6-2 in conference. Belpre fell to 4-11 overall and 2-5 in league with one game left. Reserve contest saw Tom Meeley hit a late shot to give Belpre a 32-30 win and the reserve title.

Belpre Warriors Warren Belpre Golden Eagles Joe Mitchem Eagles Warrior Dave Stacy Phil McGraw Joe Parks Parks Roger Williams Mark Humphrey Tri-Valley Lancers Federal Hockings Tom Meeley Eagle

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