School to honor 73-34 Lady Cats

Marmaton Valley High will honor the inaugural 1973-74 Lady Wildcats basketball team this Friday when the team tips off against Oswego.

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January 4, 2023 - 3:33 PM

MORAN — Marmaton Valley High School Alumni Night festivities will center on honoring the school’s inaugural girls basketball team Friday.

A pep rally, school tours and reception are scheduled, with a special focus on the 1973-74 Lady Cat basketball team.

The event is co-sponsored by Wildcat head coach Becky Carlson and the Marmaton Valley yearbook staff. 

A pep rally is set for 3 p.m. in the main gymnasium, followed by school tours at about 3:25.

The fun continues that evening with the current girls basketball team tipping off at 6 o’clock, with recognition of all MVHS alumni to follow at game’s end, capped by a presentation of all former girls basketball players and concluding with the 1973-74 player introductions.

A reception for the Lady Cat players will take place after the festivities in the commons area.

Any former player — especially those on the inaugural team — are asked to RSVP Coach Carlson at (620) 228-2787 or bcarlson@usd256.net in order to be put on the pass list.

Only the former Lady Cat basketball players and their families will be allowed through the pass gate.

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