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Jfri£L,varslty basketbaU players in tne Southwestern 4A Conference who carry the “can’t y.ear s var8ity u>Am8 aad the lucky »4£iZvZJZSZ.%iXT” “■ " ^According to Coach Chanslar Chavis, one of the big "SJf **“* Olympic is slaying above .SOO is P. Floyd. Me is a tough young man in the center position ” said F1<2ro S!i8tapds ®*2 and l* averaging 18 points per game and 9 rebounds per game °lympi5 from Smith Junior High School was the top rebounder in the Southern League with 19 per game. 8 This was on a team that also contained standout Harry Davis, Jr. Floyd lost the MVP trophy to Davisbut SmwT«mTerage 19* ‘>er •“» »• named to the Derrick got him interested in basketball ^Dernck Floyd was a standout on the Olympic teamthat went to the state quarterfinals in 1982. 1^ 40 make central certain kinds of 10 go beund m“ ■ *"»**16 °* *£$ •*•»■«!-* field and ,0 MnHof sided on the Olympic junior varsity by Andly Whmelwho is averaging 10 points per game. Murid is a 64 mi/es®way another player of equal stature put his sneakSs016*18 aWHy for 4,16 wiflter «>d donned his Anthonjr Houston, not be confused with his cousin of the sa"le started as quarterback for the Rams Coach Tommy Knotts said that in his three most recent 8^.'» has hit 34, 33, 31 to average leTSrZ sS^n fRams.are Ped They have scored in the ninties a «■ « >». they Helping “Lizard” to keep the Rams at the top of the conference are ninth graders Troy Johnson and Darryl 1*? is ap°ther standout Ram. He is 5-11 and great defenaive according to Independence High has won or shared the junior varsity arehMdted^^ShJ^^ 00110,1 ***** DnAb*bi* they ; *ssg£ forward J.T. Jant 8.0 and M L. .,ard DenWRenfraBA are led by Charles Ellis a 5-0 point guard who is averaging 12 per game, 6-1 guard Eric Broadway 16.0, 6-3 center Gerald Smith 8.0, and 6-4 Ventoo Bell 4.0. Other hot Lions are Anthony Johnson, James “Jay” Budges, Jeff Nance and Mark Hubbard. The West Mecklenburg Indians have 6-2 forward Brewster Hearn, U.Q, 6-1 forward Joe Monroe 12.0, 6-1 point guard Chip Bean and 5-10 Albert Alexander and Kerry Crenshaw. ~ M^pS^n'dOtySl^ f0rtUne* recenUy by ****** The South Sabres are led by point guard Rick Forte who 52ZXS&°i£SXSSZ. afessg sr Long is averaging 8, Doukedes lO.Clason 8 and Kistler 7 per game. The North Vikings got 23*points and 9 assists from Bobby Moore who has seen some playing time on the varsity to give them renewed hopes. The Vikings have. Tim Little who is.averaging 7 points and 10 rebounds per game. He is 6-1. • Junior Darryl Stevenson is averaging 14.3 per game. He is 6-1 and shoots 65 percent from the floor. Sophomore Dwayne Carter is averaging 16.1 per game and 7 rebounds. The Vikings should be strong again next year. NEXT WEEK: Junior varsity reports on Myers Park, East Mecklenburg and Garinger. Hottest Team in the Conference: The West Charlotte Lions are the hottest team in the conference. The Rankings: Southwestern 4A Boys: L West Charlotte, 2. North, 3. Independence, 4. Myers ®®rin*er- • Olympic, 7. Harding, 8. East, 9. South, 10. West, 9. West, 10. South. Southwestern 4A Girls: 1. North, 2. East, 3. South, 4. Harding, 5. Olympic, 6. Independence, 7. Myers Park, 8. West Mecklenburg, 9. West Charlotte, 10. Garinger. Private Boys 1. Country Day, 2. Providence Day, 3. Latin, 4. Christian, 5. Catholic, 6. Northside the Charlotte Peers Exhiliarating Eleven All-Star Team He caught five touchdown passes from his split end position. Independence* Standout Ronald Downer Is “Player Of TheWeek” “7 4»met tulherbertson Po*t Sports Writer Independence's Ronald Downer is Partially responsible for the suc cess of the Patriots Coach Dave Christen bury believes the Patriots would have a difficult time this year, but as usual they are up there near the top of the confe rence. Downer is averaging 14.3 points per game and 7 rebounds per same He is a 6-3 175 pounder. Wingate College is making some serious overtures for the services of the young man from Independence. His best game was against Fast Dante Johnson . •••■Talented Bull sophomore Golden Bulk Host. Shaw Bears Here Saturday Night By La Shun Lawson Special To The Post TThe Golden Bulls of Johnson C Smith University will play their next four conswutive games at home. Saturday, February 9 the Bulls will host the Bears of Shaw University in Brayboy Gym in the first of four WAA home games. The action begins at 7:30 p.m. The Bulls still rank third in the Southern Division and Shaw and Winston-Salem are tied for first place. Coach Robert Moore cited “The Bears got us by three points in their «y«n, but we are thinking revenge, its championship ,time and ■omebody must pay,” he continued with goof! sportsmanship humour. upcoming game ia 'important because (1J This period marks the championship cyde, (2) Smith is confronted with the 'pressure point’ because the CIAA tournament is dose at hand and (3) The Bulls still have a shot for first place. The next few games will definitely determine the Bulls rank, but both coach and players feel they have the advantage because the next four games will be played on home court. Monday night Dahte Johnson scored 38 and Reggie Moses dropped the ball for 22. Both lead the Bulls in an overtime victory pver the Trojans of Virginia State. The final soore was 117 to 11. The Bulls Will take on the Eagles of North Carolina Centra] University February 13, 7:30 p.m. in Brayboy Gym. The Airterfcjijjvjf*4'**4 ‘ J ing every Thursday through March cancer patients and their loved ones. The program provides partici pants an opportunity to discuss problems encountered with their become more resourceful and aware .. . ^ . . f I daily health concerns, relieving health professionals, and body image. Bonnie Robinson H n * Alan ( suDscr/Di/on fo Mecklenburg when he netted 28 points and pulled down 12 rebounds for the Patriots. Downer began playing basketball in the sixth grade when he played for Idlewild. He played at Albemarle Road in seventh, eighth and ninth grades. But his first real success came in his sophomore year at Independence when he teamed with Eric Reichard, Keith Simpson, and Lee Rozier to compile an 18-3 record. ; -.. The team tied with Olympic that year for the conference champion ship. Downer believes that his Patriots can do well this year. “We are beginning to play bet ter,” he said. “We bad some problems at the beginning, but we are jelling now.” The Patriots always finish strong in the conference. Last year, was the first time the team hadn’t been to the playoffs in three years. Downer hopes to return to the playoffs this year. “We definitely would like to re turn,” he said. I i ! BLACK HERITAGE WEEK SPEAKER. Dr. Robert L. Albrirht President of Johnson C. Smith University, addressing CPCC and visitors on observance theme: "Academic Excellence Through Stud!o*n,*,,l’ Ctm,m,tment, ?1,ld t'raialng.* (Photo by Peeler’s Portrait — ■— _ Irwite the Community to Your Church. Call 3760496 to discuss having your church listed in our Church Directory. r Piedmont Furniture Refinishing **1 Serving Charlotte With V {Jimlay Furniture Restnmtin* • Used Furniture or Priceless Antiques • Chair Caning . / • Residential or Business • Pick Up and Delivery • Estimates by Appointment • Quality Assured I Trust Your Fumifure to the Experts: I I v PIEDMONT FURNITURE REFINISHING I msmm ONE POUND ELMER'S | CHOCOLATE HEART BOX I MARCAL PAPER TOWELSl Regularly S3*. Umlt 2 Rolls. 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