PHOTO: This is our goal, Coach Warren Binder tells Don Wallick (sitting left) and Vic Gessner and Joe Aul (standing left), John Peters and Adrian Edie.
DOVER - "This could be the year Strasburg High climbs back to the top as one of Tuscarawas County's leading teams." That statement comes from head basketball Coach Warren Binder who feels a program introduced 2 years ago will start paying dividends during the 1962-1963 season. Five lettermen return this season, led by Senior 2-year veteran Adrian Edie, an all-county selection in 1961-1962. Other returnees are 2-year letterman Joe Aul, a Senior, and John Peters, a Junior. Prospective candidates for varsity action are Frank Welling, a 5-11 Senior with some experience, and Fred Scherer, a 6-0 Junior, considered a very good shot. Up from the Freshman squad are Rock Van Fossen (5-11), Ron Lab (5-10), Rich Hall (6-3),Bob Mills (5-11) and Tom Dreher (5-6), Van Fossen is considered a good bet to stick with the varsity this year. Edie, despite standing only 5-6, is one of the finest guards in the area. He had 199 points last year to top all Tiger returnees. Wallick, 6-3, is a good shot and a strong board man and is an early favorite for County laurels this season. He plays forward or center. Last year, he had 156 points. Aul, 6-2 and 235 pounds, is a strong defensive performer and a top-notch rebounder. Gessner, 5-10, is a good ball handler, can shoot well and also is a fine rebounder. This could be his finest year. He potted 152 points last season. Peters (6-0) could be one of the County's top scorers this year. He is considered the best shot on the team. He had 154 points in 1961-1962. Strasburg was 1-19 two years ago, but snapped back to an 11-7 record last season. The Tigers' mark included victories over powerful Hiland and Sandy Valley.
Tuesday, November 27, 1962
Dan Kopp, Sports Editor
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio
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