BASKETBALL

"The Como Tigers did not enter the conference for they
were faced with several problems - lack of height, a dirt
court, bad weather, and other difficulties. To be a winning
team in 1943 will be a challenge, as we have lost nearly the
entire team to graduation. Graduating will be: Gene Land,
Truman Diamond, John Smith, Johnny Isom, Johnny Blann,
and Maurice Beville. Returning will be: W.D. Johnson, Dudley
Attaway, Buddy Sparkman, Jack Hux, Joe Taylor and Leroy Harris."

~ From the 1942 Como Tiger's Annual ~

"The girl's basketball court was first a three division court, made with two girls occupying each division, two forwards, two centers, and two guards. Then it changed to a two division format with it eventually being played exactly like the boys."

~ From Arbala History ~

"Back in the 'Good Ol' Days,' the school year was short, as the students were needed at home, to help make a living, and finances were short at school and home. The basketball season didn't start until the cotton crop was in, and winter was upon us. The games were played on dirt courts, outside, usually after lunch, because there weren't any lights!"

~ Coach Peacock, Early Reilly Springs Basketball Coach ~

"The first boy's uniforms were overalls rolled up to the knees, and shirts with sleeves cut above the elbow. Eventually, they evolved into shorts, with sleeveless undershirts, with numbers sewn on each individual's outfit. Boys played either barefoot, or in regular work shoes.

The first girl's uniforms were big-black bloomers, below the knee. Blouses were long-sleeved, white material, buttoned down the front, with a white bow. The shoes were of anything the girl had to wear. Finally, a 'cyclone' hit, as the girls demanded short pants for ease of playing. After several meetings, parents and teachers reached an agreement, but some church people protested the new apparel, but the players and parents 'stuck to their guns' and the tradition continued."

~ Roy Koger, Early Hopkins Co. Basketball Coach ~

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