Vermilion County IL Archives History - Schools .....Boys' Athletics 1936 
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   With the season of 1935-36 just beginning, Mr. Alexander had plenty of
available material but not a player towered over the six-foot mark. This marked
a great change in our style of playing. We had to depend on speed more than
height. Five major letter winners and seven minor lettermen from this group of
boys were to be the team. Both teams had the old Potomac fighting spirit, hard
to defeat. This spirit and the coaching Mr. Alexander gave developed squads in
which wonderful team-work was very much in evidence.

   The teams of P.T.H.S. wish Coach Alec a future filled with success. We feel
sure that in the future his teams will be capable of pitting against the best.

   Another member of our staff should also be given consideration for the
success of our teams-Mr. Tennyson, who has donated his services in all activities.

   Potomac's High School Team was captained by Edward Plotner. It marked the
fourth consecutive year in which he has won his letter. The team under Ed's
leadership set a new Vermilion County record in going to their fourth
consecutive Sectional tournament.

   Potomac High School with a record of twenty-two wins and six defeats won
second place in the Hoopeston Christmas tourney, third in the Vermilion County
tournament, second in the Vermilion County League and topped their performance
by copping the first regional tournament ever held.

   Joe Bressler, completing his fourth consecutive year as a member of Potomac's
fine teams, earned the position of forward on the Vermilion County All-Star Team
for the second consecutive year. Ed Plotner, Harry Sollars, Ross Coil, and
Orville Bonebrake were given honorable mention for the All-Star Team.

OUR RECORD FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS
Year            Won         Lost
1933-34          23          4
1934-35          24          4
1935-36          22          6

   A gold basket ball is given away by Mr. Alexander for the largest percentage
of free throws made in all games. This was won by Floyd Coil with an average of
619.

    We, the team, also take this means of expressing our appreciation of the
work done by our cheer-leaders, Maxine Anderson and Forrest Parker. They will
never know just how much the sound of the cheering of our classmates and friends
helped us on our way to success.


Additional Comments:

Extracted from:
The Artesian 1936
Published by the Senior Class of Potomac Township High School
Potomac, Illinois


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