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Show Things are rough for Weber's opponents as the Wildcats romp to a 11-1 season record Jerry Trice, another Indiana star, turned in a spectacular season for the Wildcats. His consistent play was a great asset to the team. Jerry, the second leading scorer for the Wildcats, poured through thirty-two points against the U. of U. frosh. The guard line also possessed some fine talent. Mike Garrett, leading scorer in the state during his senior year at Juab High; Dave Conger, an all-stater from Bear River: and Jon O'Dell, a fine shooter from Davis High, held down most of the chores. The center position was shared by 6 foot 8 inch Bruce Wilson and 6 foot 4 inch Al Palfreyman. Coach Dick Motta completed his second season at the Wildcat helm. Coach Motta brought Weber two ICAC championships and eighth place in the NJCAA tournament his first year. Motta is a former Jordan High athlete and a 1953 graduate of U.S.U., where he later obtained his master's degree. His coaching career began at Grace, Idaho, in the junior high ranks. He later moved to head coach at Grace High. Prior to joining the Weber staff, Motta assisted Tuffy Mullison in football and Jim Williams in basketball while doing graduate work at Colorado State. The Weber fans were treated to some of the finest and most exciting basketball possible. During the regular season Weber registered close victories. The team had to go into overtime to beat the U. of U. frosh; a spectacular last-second shot by Ron Thomas salvaged a two point victory over Boise; and Bruce Wilson was the hero in the 78-77 victory over Carbon. Wilson's two-pointer came with a sweet one second on the clock, (continued) A game isn't just basketball; it's a varied event made up of many things. Upper left, a judo match fills the half-time with gripping entertainment. Upper right, the ever-faithful Whip Club patrols the doors, ushering and keeping spectators supplied with programs. Above, "nothing worth seeing is free, you know." And the Colleens are worth seeing. Below, their snappy drills captured the admiration of capacity crowds at half-time. The only loss to mar Weber's season record came at the hands of the powerful Boise Broncos, led by the talented 6 foot 6 inch Gus Johnson. But the Wildcats gained revenge when they defeated the Broncos in the best of three series for the right to go to Kansas. After losing the first encounter the Weberites came back strong to take the next two. The roof fell in when the Wildcats reached Kansas. They lost the first two games and were eliminated from the tourney. Although losing, the team performed well at the meet and was a credit to Weber. Congratulations are surely in order for a fine performance turned in by the Wildcats and their coach, Dick Motta. |