THE PERi(INS JOURNAL-THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1997
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It is hoped this home and away trend takes a turn for the better
(The Mabee Center is pretty well considered a second home the for
the Cowboys by now) as the Cowboys seem to have difficulties with
the basket when it's not in Gallagher- Iba Arena. I'm afraid it's
going to happen more often than not, come on Pokes and prove me
wrong.
Our heroes fell victim to the Arkansas State Indians by 56 to 53,
even though they led by l0 points on two occasions. The goal seemed
somewhat smaller as they missed 36 of their attempts while only
making 20 of them. I believe that translates into a .357 average,
which will not win you many ball games. The three-point shooting
was even worse as they only connected on three of eighteen. This is
especially disappointing as you would think that on a three-point
attempt, that you would have an open shot or you wouldn't be shoot-
ing. Figure that one out ( I don't mean the percentage--I know
that, it's 17%). I'm sure it was a long night in Jonesboro for Coach
Eddie and his troops as successful field goal attempts became about
as rare as pearls in a pig pen. I'm sure it's a mental thing and I'm
equally sure it's something that coaches have been fighting since
they made the ball round. If there's a quick cure for it, the coach
who discovered it has been keeping it to himself. Even the superior
rebounding of 44-30 didn't spell a win, when you have 18 turn-
overs to your opponent's 11. This turn-over ratio could explain a
little of the problem. Turnovers are caused by a variety of reasons.
Some being due to not respecting or realizing your opponent's abili-
ties, carelessness or lack of concentration, crowd distraction and
sometimes just plain lack of effort. Any of the afore mentioned
shortcomings will greatly hamper success and a combination of
them will almost guarantee a second-place finish.
Strangely enough, free-throw figured strongly in the out-come even
though the Cowboys shot 63 / to the Indian's 52%. The problem
was that the Pokes only got 16 tries while Arkansas State shot 25
freebies. The Cowboys had 56 attempts from the field, compare to
51 for the Indians, so it really did come down to poor shooting on
the part of the visitors.
It appears, for a while at least, that we'll continue to see a lot of
inconsistencies on the part of our young players as they strive to
adjust to the level of play that they're being exposed to. And right
now, we need inconsistency about as bad as the Pope needs a new
hat.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys probably played their best game of
the young season Monday night at the Mabee Center as they de-
feated Nevada of Reno 70-50. A new lineup, featuring two fresh-
men, appeared to be the right mix. Joe Adkins replaced Chad
Alexander and Desmond Mason remained a starter, even though
Jason Skaer appeared to be recovered from his injury.
Peterson continued his smooth as silk performance as he poured
in 21 points. Mason probably played his best game thus far and is
making it very difficult for Jason Skaer to get back in the starting
lineup. Mason had a career high 11 points, while his defensive play
continued to be outstanding, something Coach Sutton doesn't take
lightly. Adkins improved his stock as a starter as he had no turn-
overs, five points and six assists. He's going to be difficult to dis-
lodge from his starting role. Alex Webber, another fre. hman, didn't
hurt his chances of playing as he had six points and five rebounds
in only 17 minutes of playing time.
Chianti Roberts was his steady self as he harassed the Nevadans
with six steals, 17 points, five rebounds, two blocked shots and two
assists. Not a bad guy to have around.
The biggest test of the season is just around the corner as the
Pokes travel to Austin to take on the number 18 ranked Texas Long-
horns Saturday at 12:45--4une in.
So I'll leave this with you in closing, if you're planning on travel-
ing over-seas and you look anything like your passport photo. Stay
home, you're too sick to travel.
SCHOOL MEALS THIS WEEK:
• MONDAY, ,January 6 - Breakfast: oatmeal or asst. cereal; toast,
white bread; asst. fruit juice; jelly; peanut butter; milk. Lunch:
chicken nuggets & BBQ sauce or fish nuggets; potato puffs; pine-
apple chunks; brownies; white bread; milk.
• TUESDAY, January 7 - Breakfast: cinnamon raisin biscuit or
asst. cereal; sausage links; honey; asst. fruit juice; milk. Lunch:
lasagna w/ground beef or fish nuggets; garlic bread; green beans;
peaches; milk.
• WEDNESDAY, January 8 - Breakfast: banana muffins or asst.
cereal; bacon; asst. fruit juice; toast; jelly; milk. Lunch: ham w/
macaroni & cheese or fish nuggets; peas; Rossi applesauce; white
bread; milk.
• THURSDAY, January 9- Breakfast: scrambled eggs or asst. ce-
real; ham slice; asst. fruit juice; toast, white bread; peanut butter;
jelly; milk. Lunch - bean tostados or fish nuggets; lettuce w/to-
mato; pears; wacky cake; garlic bread; milk.
• FRIDAY, January 10 - Breakfast: gravy sausage & biscuit or
asst. cereal; jelly; peanut butter; margarine; asst. fruit juice; milk.
Lunch: cheeseburger on a bun or fish nuggets; spicy fries; fruit
cocktail; milk.
A-la-carte and 2nd choice offered daily. Original Subway sandwiches
offered evcl:y Th ursday for $2.00 each.
1996-97 Basketball & Wrestling Home Schedules
Jan. 7, 6:30 - Ponca City JV, HS Wr. - New Gym
Jan. 9, 4:00 - Woodland, 7-8 - New Gym
Jan. 9, 6:30 - Woodland, 9th - Old Gym
Jan. 10, 4:00 - Perry, HSxJV - New Gym
Jan. 13, 4:30 - Perry, 7-8 - New Gym
Jan. 18, TBA - District Duals, HS - New Gym
Jan. 20, 5:00 - Drumright, 9th - New Gym
Jan. 27, 4:30 - Meeker, 6-9 - New Gym
Jan. 30, 4:00 - Perkins Tryon Quad. - New Gym
Jan. 31, 5:00 - Holdenville, HS-JV - New Gym
Feb. 3-8 - 66 Conf. Tournament, 7-8-9 - TBA
Feb. 6, 6:00 - Chandler, HS-JR Wr. - New Gym
Feb. 11, 5:00 - Stroud, HS-BJV - New Gym
Feb. 13, 4:00 - Newkirk, 7-8 - Old Gym
Feb. 13, 6:00 - Piedmont, HS-Jr. Wr. - New Gym
Feb. 14, 4:00 - Prague, HS-BG JV - New Gym
Feb. 15, 5:00 - Woodland, HS-GJV - New Gym
Feb. 18, 4:00 - Cushing, HS-BG JV - New Gym
Still time to enroll
Basketball
The Basketball Fun Clinic for
will start Monday, Jan. 6th from 7 to 8
Gym, so parents, there is still time for your boy
fun. All you need to do is call Winfrey
Lnings). Please notice the new day and
Don'l miss out on this fun time.
Perkins Youth Wrestling
Division I
43 lbs.--Luke Moorman, 2nd place
49 lbs.--Matt Moorman-4th place
Division II
105 lbs.--Colt Whitfield, 2nd place
Division HI
90 lbs.--Brad Ward, 1st place
Division IV
100 lbs.--Dusty Hancock, 2nd place
120 lbs.--J.W. Ward, 4th place
Demons Back In
esday, January
HERE
On Monday, Dec. 2, ground was t
tion of the business incubator to be built
Technology Center campus.
The incubator, named Meridian
ness Development, will be located on
the campus and should be completed by Fall l
square-foot business innovation facility
vide an economic boost to communities
district. It will house offices for new
commodate light manufacturing
ter. Pictured with hard hats and
Major assistant superintendent; Stevi
finance; Dr. Fred Shultz, superintendent;
Myron Roderick, David Hildebrandt, GarY
bers of Meridian Technology Center's
Alan Baker, Daco Construction
Daco Construction corporate
Inc., architect; Karim Farajollahi,
Andrea Kelly, assistant superintendent;
with The News Press. Also included are
ogy Center employees who gathered
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