Bucks ready for Friday region play Lots of practice, determination and confidence are the keys to the Hoke High Buck's taking this week's Eastern 4-A regionals apd get ting a chance to play in the state finals in Greensboro, Head Coach Greg Killingsworth said. Killingsworth and his Buck club advanced to the regionals last week following last Tuesday nights victory over Fayetteville's Seventy-First High School. "We almost lost that one," Killingsworth said. "We got down by eight points. I just told the boys it was now or never," he added. "I told them that there were no tomorrows if we lost this one," Killingsworth said. "They did it all after that. They just made up their minds that they were not ready to end the season," he added. Hoke runners score in Palmetto races Three members of the IEA Road Runners won awards in the Palmetto Cup Road Races held Saturday in Irmo, South Carolina. The races were sponsored by the Seven Oaks Sunrisers Running Club, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and the Irmo-Chapin Recreation Department. The races were one mile, five miles and 15 miles. In the one-mile race, Ronnie Locklear gathered in a first place finish in the 9-11 year old age divi sion. Ronnie had a ninth place overall finish in a field of 186 runners with a time of 5:16. In the same race and same age division. Road Runner Ivory Henderson placed second in the division and 11th overall in a time of 5:26. Merchants Bo TOP BOWLERS James Nixon Luther Taylor Larry McDonald James Singletary Zeke Wiggins 171 16" 167 162 161 200 + AM) HIGH SERIES James Nixon - 204 In the 5-mile race the Road Run ners also fielded two runners. In the 17 and under age division, 14 year old Hoke High freshman Marty Locklear placed third in the division in a time of 29:05. Marty finished 16th overall in a field of 246 runners. Teammate Ray Godwin cap tured a 29th place overall finish in a time of 30:35. In the 15 mile race, 14-year-old Robert Lambert garnered first placed in the 17 and under age divi sion by clocking in a time of 1:36.44. This was also good enough for a 13th place overall finish in a field of 141 runners. This was the longest competitive run yet for Robert who ran the 15 mile hilly course at a 6:24 a mile pace. wling League Luther Taylor - 201 George McKov ? 560 STANDINGS \> I. Auto Parts 74 30 Towne Barber Shop 67'; 36' ; Hollingsworth Bus C o 60': 43 : Strikers 53 51 Foursome 2X "6 Seventy-Five 2K "6 Need industrious individual with the abilitx to deal tactfully and courteously with the public in collecting delinquent Hoke County taxes and business privilege licenses outside the tax office, except for limited time inside. Must be bondable and have own transportation. Graduation from two or four year college with a degree in accounting or business administration is preferred, or an equivalent of experience and education. Applications will be accepted until March 30, Wednesday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Employment Security Commission, 127 West Elwood Avenue, Raeford, N.C. Kyi \i oppoRTtMn kmpi o\h< Last Tuesday's win gave the Buck squad an "emotional lift" that killingsworth hopes will take them on to Greensboro. "We arc playing excellent ball right now," Killingsworth said. There is a great deal of confidence and enthusiasm running through the team," he added. "They want to go all the way...we all do," Killingsworth said. Friday night at 7 p.m., the Bucks will begin first round regional action against Wilson Fike High School. "They are who we really wanted to play in the tournament," Kill ingsworth said. Although only two Bucks have "seen any real tournament action," Killingsworth is "confident that his team will give a good performance. "We arc really up for the tournament," Killingsworth said. | f ? -m???i Lunar vehicle This spectator seems to he hurrying out of the path of the "car crun ching Beast From The l ast C amaro which looks like a lunar landing craft. The vehicle was in Hoke County Sunday as a harmup for the \1arch 25 mud marathon to he held off Highway 401 By-pass at I p.m. The event will feature sesen classes, including stock, modified and unlimited trucks. Trophies and money will he awarded in each class, (uites will open at V a.m. and truck registration will end at noon. Admission will he S4 for adults. C hildren under 12 will he admitted free with adults. The "Beast from The l ast C'amaro" will he on display during the marathon. See Us For Your Farming Needs QUALITY BLEND FERTILIZERS (Bulk or Bj?) 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If the Bucks are victors Friday, they will play again Saturday for the Eastern Regional Championship. That game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. and will also be broadcast. Graham honored by Hoke coaches The Hoke High coaching staff has named James Graham as Var sity Male Athlete of the Week for the week of March 5-9. James, a junior member of the varsity basketball team was nominated for his play in Hoke's four playoff games. James, a point guard, has averaged 12 points per game over the four playoff victories. In nominating James, Coach Greg Killingsworth commented, "James' play and his attitude of taking charge in crucial situations helped us time after time. "In the 53-47 victory over 71st, which we needed to advance to the state playoffs, James' floor leader ship was one of the major keys to our victory." James has played basketball competitively for the last four years. He played in the eighth grade at Upchurch and the last three years at Hoke High. He also played football in the ninth and 10th grades and plans to run track for the Bucks this spring. In school, James is a member of the Spanish Club and the ROTC and upon graduation, James plans to attend A&T University in the ROTC program to major in business. James resides with his mother, Clara Graham, at Route 5 in the Queenmore section of Raeford. Neil R. Guin is decorated Pfc. Neil R. Guin Jr., son of Martha A. Guin of Raeford, has been decorated with the U.S. Ar my Commendation Medal at Fort Bragg. The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to those in dividuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement or meritorious service in the perfor mance of their duties on behalf of the Army. ? Guin received the award for ser vice in the Grenada operations. He is a medical specialist with the 82nd Airborne Division. 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