Mexico Bulldogs 1975-76 Men’s Basketball Season Review
The 1975-76 Mexico Bulldogs posted a 9-17 overall and 35- conference record, with a season of ups and downs. Highlighted by senior leader Mark Fine and coach Dwight Linnemeyer, the team showed promise early then endured a six-game losing streak, ending with a regional win over Kirksville before a second-round loss to Highland. The MSC crown went to Hellas Crusaders at 7-1, with four Mexico players earning conference honors.
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Physical Education Department Will Offer One Semester Courses
The Physical Education Department lists seven new one semester elective courses for grades 10 through 12, designed to increase choice and variety in recreational study. Courses include Contemporary Concepts of Physical Activity, Exercising to Music, Golf and Archery, Bowling and Tennis, Outdoor Education, Volleyball Recreational Activities Aerobics, and more, with prerequisites and semester plans.
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Mexico Bulldogs Honor Athletes in Three Sports Banquet
Mexico Bulldogs honored athletes in wrestling and basketball at the winter banquet. Doug Thomas and Wayne Terpstra named Outstanding Wrestlers. Tom Olson received Spirit Award. Barry Nordwald earned Sportsmanship Award. and Brian Snell was Most Improved. Thomas and Terpstra noted for state placings.
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Doug Thomas
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Tom Olson
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Horace Blue
Sidney and Perkins Lead Fresh In Basketball Stats
The freshmen squad closed its season with an A team record of 13 wins and 4 losses and a B team 10 wins and 2 losses. Richard Sidney led with 239 points at 14.9 per game and a 28 point high, followed by Glen Perkins with 243 at 13.7 and a 25 point best. Teammates Jamie Williams, Roger Brooks and Keith Jackson also contributed strong scoring, while multiple players topped 15 offensive rebounds. Bob Pasley directed play with 40 assists.
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Jamie Williams
Roger Brooks
Keith Jackson
Andy Ekern
James Barnes
Joe Love
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