November 17, 1961 Basketball - The Collins Clipperettes made a dramatic turnaround in the quality of play and scoring, defeating Mingo 47-34. First quarter was 6-6 with Collins taking 25-14 halftime lead and continuing to play quality basketball the 2nd half for the 47-34 victory. Lineup: C. Bowers - 14 pts.; Sally Coughenour - 22 pts.; Barbara White - 8 pts.; Karen Kingman - 3 pts.; Rosemary Robertson - 0 pts.; Free throws made - 13, Missed - 21. Karen Bowers (g); Jane Dodd (g); Charlene Laughlin (g); Linda Tiffany (g); Cheryle Partridge (g).
The Clippers also made a dramatic turnaround in quality of play and scoring with a decisive 62-44 win over Mingo. Collins took a 16-7 1st quarter lead, 27-17 halftime, and continued to control the 2nd half for the 62-44 victory. Lineup: Mort Dodd - 20 pts.; Clyde Dalby - 6 pts.; Jerry Talburt - 2 pts.; Galen Smith - 16 pts.; George Ballard - 6 pts.; Terry Huntrods - 8 pts; Jerry Crabb - 4 pts. Other players: Wolf, Thompson, Carver, Altes, Rumbaugh, Noring, Fitzgerald.
November 18, 1961 Basketball - Collins and Maxwell girls played one-half game to 28-28 score with Maxwell having slightly more scoring power the 2nd half to defeat Collins 40-34. Lineup: Connie Bowers - 16 pts.; Sally Coughenour - 9 pts.; Barbara White - 7 pts.; Pat Kingman - 2 pts.; Jane Dodd (g); Cheryle Partridge (g); Charlene Laughlin (g); Linda Tiffany (g); Karol Bowers (g).
The Collins boys lost to Maxwell 50-29. Collins trailed only 10-7 at 1st quarter and 25-17 at halftime, but were unable to continue their scoring in the 2nd half. Lineup: Mort Dodd - 9 pts.; Clyde Dalby - 6 pts.; Terry Huntrods - 4 pts; Galen Smith - 4 pts.; George Ballard - 2 pts.; Jerry Talburt - 4 pts.; Ben Carver - 0 pts.
November 23, 1961 Basketball - Collins girls played a strong 1st half, but were unable to continue the pace with a 46-38 loss to Colo. Lineup: Connie Bowers - 12 pts.; Sally Coughenour - 15 pts.; Pat Kingman - 9 pts.; Barbara White - 2 pts.; Jane Dodd (g); Cheryle Partridge (g); Charlene Laughlin (g); K. Bowers (g).
Collins boys played a rugged game, but were unable to overcome Colo with a 49-44 loss. Collins' aggressive defense possibly caused difficulty as Colo made 21 of 29 free throws. Collins outscored Colo in field goals 19-14. Lineup: Mort Dodd - 12 pts.; Clyde Dalby - 8 pts.; Terry Huntrods - 6 pts; Galen Smith - 9 pts.; George Ballard - 7 pts.; Jerry Talburt - 2 pts.; Jim Crabb - 0 pts.
December 4, 1961 Basketball - Collins girls were unable to holdup against a strong Mitchellville team, losing 57-30. Lineup: Connie Bowers - 18 pts.; Sally Coughenour - 10 pts.; Pat Kingman - 0 pts.; Barbara White - 2 pts.; Jane Dodd (g); Charlene Laughlin (g); Karol Bowers (g); Karen Kingman (g); Nancy Fitzgerald (g); Sherry Granger (g).
The boys played a strong 1st quarter, but Mitchellville's strong scoring attack took control of the game in the 2nd quarter and went on to 68-41 win over Collins. Lineup: Mort Dodd - 16 pts.; Clyde Dalby - 7 pts.; Terry Huntrods - 3 pts; Galen Smith - 4 pts.; George Ballard - 10 pts.; Jerry Talburt - 0 pts.; Jerry Crabb - 0 pts.; Mike Rumbaugh - 1 pt. Collins made 17 of 36 free throws.
December 6, 1961 Basketball - Collins girls played a very strong game bowing to Colo by a two-point margin of 48-46. Collins trailed at halftime 33-25 and 3rd quarter 39-34 with the 4th quarter rally that fell two points short. Collins made 19 field goals to 13 for Colo. Lineup: Connie Bowers - 18 pts.; Sally Coughenour - 17 pts.; Rosemary Robertson 6 pts.; Pat Kingman - 5 pts.; Jane Dodd (g); Charlene Laughlin (g); Cheryle Partridge (g); Karol Bowers (g).