It is a fact the Anchor High School Aces competed in boys' basketball. The Aces also competed in baseball, cross country, and track. We are hopeful for some assistance from an area fan or resident to help us in researching this information.  If you have any photos or information on the athletic program at Anchor High School please send them to us at veemonster1@aol.com.

 

 

The Anchor High School "Aces" had a great run to close out their school. Did they sense their impending school closure and want to show some final pride for their town? Did they have a great coach move in and strike up this one last measure of glory? Perhaps a great athlete or group of athletes led them to this final last hurrah? 

 

Whatever the case, the Aces went out with four straight District Championships to their credit! From 1946 to 1949 the Aces were, well, aces in their area. We are hopeful for some help regarding the Aces' boys basketball of these and other great seasons. The four District title years, according to the IHSA web site (www.ihsa.org), are listed below.

 

1944-45    17 - 5                                               Coach Paul Orr 

1948-49    16 - 7    District Champions              Coach Paul Orr

 

 

The Anchor HS Aces also faired well in baseball, a fall sport of the day. The records and accomplishments that could be researched are listed below.

 

1947      4 - 2                                                                       Coach Paul Orr 

1948      4 - 2                                                                       Coach Paul Orr 

1949      4 - 2                                                                       Coach Paul Orr 

 

 

No state hardware, but a very competitive group nonetheless. The Anchor kids proved they were loyal to Anchor High, sending the school out on a good note.

 

 

 

According to newpaper articles and historical accounts of Anchor High School, the Anchor Aces harriers were truly running among the big boys. The first state cross country meet was held in 1946 and the Anchor boys were smokin'. The team finished in 5th Place overall in spite of an entire high school enrollment of 42 students! The Aces duplicated their 5th Place finish in 1948. The Anchor boys of 1949 proved their incredible versatility by finishing an incredible 9th at the state meet. The Aces were led by their multi-talented, multi-tasked coach, Paul Orr. The Aces had a great rivalry with their neighbor Cooksville, who also placed at the state meet in two of the mentioned years 

 

 

The pride of the Anchor High School Aces still lives strong in town today. Some of the Anchor High School athletes have stayed in Anchor their entire lives. Chet Eyer, member of the '45 baseball champs as well as a member of the '46, '47, and '48 basketball champs, still resides in Anchor. Two of Chet's starting teammates of the '47 and '48 basketball champs, Donald "Diz" Bielfeldt and Eugene Reicks, are also life-long residents of Anchor. A fourth starter, Erwin Epperson, resides in Leroy while the fifth starter, Donald Simpson, lives in Wisconsin. 

 

 

"What a great website!! Brought back many memories of Anchor HS (and grade school) Many excellent teachers (remembering Paul Orr-coach, science, biology, ag, and about all others). Keep up the good work. Thanks!"
Paul Morrison (1948)

 

 

Special thanks go out to Chet and Gladys Eyer, who opened their doors, personal scrapbooks, and hearts regarding their beloved Anchor High School to our own Kev Varney. Check out Chet in the photos above. Chet Eyer is #33 in the 1945-46 team photo and #37 in the 1946-47 and 1947-48 team photos! Chet is also in the photos of the baseball team below (middle row, 3rd from the left) and 1944-45 basketball team shown below (back row, 2nd from the left).  

 

 

...to memory lane. The hard work and dedication of the Anchor forefathers should forever be remembered. If you can share any information about the Anchor High School accomplishments you can e-mail them to us at veemonster1@aol.com.  You can also write to us at:

 

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