Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Class of 1952

Basketball (Boys)

The 1951-52 basketball season is considered one of the best in school history, as the squad finished with an outstanding 23-4 record, including 7-1 in the South Central Conference. The 7-1 mark in the SCC was good for a league title for the first time in seventeen years, and the group also captured the championship at Macoupin County Tournament that same season. The year started out with eleven straight wins, but unfortunately Gillespie ended the winning streak and eventually the season for SHS. While the Dogs and Miners split the season SCC contests, Staunton c...