BASKETBALL Hustle, desire, teamwork lead Wildcats to victory in county Featuring a fast-break offense and a full -court press defense, the 1969 Harding Academy basketball team provided many thrills for their fans. Coach Wilt Martin, in his first year as head coach, said that hustle, desire and teamwork led the Cats to one of the best season records the Academy has ever had. The season record was 21 -5. By defeating Bald Knob, Kensett and Pangburn in the country tournament the Wildcats won first place. Two seniors, Lee Daniel and Jaro Finney were placed on the all-tournament team. Junior John Vines was also placed on the team and tied for all -tournament player. For the first time in Academy history the Wildcats were able to play in the district finals only to loose to Kensett . Although they placed second. the Academy had more men on the all-district team than any other school. Jaro Finney, Lee Daniel and John Vines made the team. WORKING their two-cn-one full-court defensive press, two Wildcats, lee Daniel and Stephen Tucker, reach for the ball. DISPLAYING the smooth form that caused him to be named AII - Tournament Player, John Vines sinks another two points. 293
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