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Trying to block a potenti al basket is J unior Matt Eppenaue
(Ph oto by V. Kratschz)
Players Improve Talent

T he Boys' JV Basketball team was posed point as taking random shots even if they didn't
with a lot of tough games against such have much of a chance of making them. Johnette
teams as Burke, Westside, and Prep. In added that they had a lot of close games a just
the end they came out with a record of 6-10. couldn't "press quick teams." However, as he
" I thought the hardest game this year was said, by the end of season, they had improved on
against Burke," said Junior Eric Shaw. "They shooting somewhat.
shot well and played well together. It's hard to The main thing that Johnette concentrated
beat a team with that much going for them." The on this year was individual improvement so that
Mustangs lost 55-70. Coach Ron Johnette men- the players would be ready to play on varsity next
tioned Westside, when his team was defeated 45- year. This concentration paid off by providing
62, as another difficult opponent. many outstanding players. An outstanding re-
The game against T J was the easiest bounder was Junior Matt Eppenauer. The leading
because, according to Shaw, the Mustangs played scorers of the team were Junior Doug Deines
a much better game. The team proved this true (200), Sophomore Scott Bohn (119), Juniors Eric
by beating them 70-22. Shaw (119) , and Matt Eppenauer (104). Several
Both Johnette and Shaw agreed that the players suited up with the Varsity team, and
most memorable of the season was when the JV several practiced with them.
beat Prep. The game was a close one, but in the And, because of this practice and experience
end, the Mustangs hung on a win of 54-51. vaKity coaches could look at them as possible
Johnette felt that one of the strongest points starters on next year's team.
of his team was good individual performance.
Shaw saw it as the fact that they all played well
together. However, Shaw saw their main weak -A. Barton-

Going for a lay-up in a JV game against Omaha South is Putting up the ball for a possible two points is Junior Dou
Junior Doug Deines. (photo by 5. Meese) Deines. (ph oto by V. Kratzsch)

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