POTTSVILLE BOYS BASKETBALL

1972-1973 Season

11 Wins - 11 Losses

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   Led by Coach Kline, the 1972-1973 basketball team finished the season with a respectable 11-11 record. The Tide competing in the East Penn League, came through with victories in both the first and second halves that were based on all-out efforts through sheer hustle and desire. Once again quickness proved to be the Crimson's trademark and many a team left Martz Hall with a dazed and forlorn look. Pottsville outscored its opponents 1280 to 1258 and had 716 rebounds to its opponents 699.

   One major factor in the team's success was the play of Co-captain Allen Holzer. The sparkplug of the team scored 441 total points with 364 of these coming in league play, making him the league scoring champ. Allen also grabbed 211 rebounds and 57 steals, both team leading accomplishments.

   Besides Holtzer, the Tide was blessed with four other fine players from the Class of 73. Co-captain Jim Sweeney, Larry Habrele, Bruce Heffner, and Mike Sanders all were valuable members of the squad and each had fine performances thoughtout the season.

   With the Tide second and third leading, John Burch and Tom Frankcavage, plus two other players who had starting experience, Ed Mady and Pat Flannery returning, the Tide should again be one of the more exciting teams in the East Penn League. The Junior Varsity produced a 12-8 record with many of its members cosidered as strong hopefuls for helping next year's team.

   Congratulations to Coach Kline, Mr. Steidle, J.V. Coach and Mr. Powers, Freshman coach on their successful seasons.

   

Pottsville Crimson Tide   68

Shikellamy   39

Pottsville Crimson Tide   53

Lebanon   38

Pottsville Crimson Tide   77

Bethlehem Liberty   65

Pottsville Crimson Tide   58

Hazleton   57

Pottsville Crimson Tide   40

Allentown Central Catholic   58

Pottsville Crimson Tide   40

Easton   49

Pottsville Crimson Tide   53

Bethlehem Freedom   43

Pottsville Crimson Tide   63

Palmerton   44

Pottsville Crimson Tide   36

Reading   71

Pottsville Crimson Tide   81

Allentown Allen   83

Pottsville Crimson Tide   69

Phillipsburg   36

Pottsville Crimson Tide   66

Bethlehem Catholic   64

Pottsville Crimson Tide   44

Allentown Dieruff   81

Pottsville Crimson Tide   80

Liberty   51

Pottsville Crimson Tide   57

Hazleton   65

Pottsville Crimson Tide   43

Allentown Central Catholic   62

Pottsville Crimson Tide   49

Easton   66

Pottsville Crimson Tide   58

Freedom   50

Pottsville Crimson Tide   60

William Allen   73

Pottsville Crimson Tide   93

Phillipsburg   48

Pottsville Crimson Tide   42

Bethlehem Catholic   50

Pottsville Crimson Tide   50

Allentown Dieruff   65

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1972-1973 Season  11 Wins - 11 Losses