Collins had a very successful season, considering their lack of height with an average of 5' 3 l/2, with the tallest member only 5' 6" and only two returning starters from last year. A highlight of the season was advancing to the final round of the sectional tournament, losing to a high quality Colo team.
School Election Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Collins in the county of Story, State of Iowa, that the regular election of said school district will be held at the town hall on the 10th day of March, 1952. A director will be elected for a term of three years to succeed L. D. Holland, whose term expires March, 1952, one for three years to succeed K. W. Tomlinson, whose term expires March, 1952. Dated February 21, 1952. Mrs. O. N. Serbein, Secretary.
February 28, 1952 Boys Sectional Basketball Tournament at Melbourne. First round - Collins defeated LaMoille 41-32. The substitutes played the greater share of the game after Collins had built up a 20-3 margin at the end of the first quarter. Lineup: Jack Kilgore (55) (f) 11 pts; Erwin Frerichs (52) (f) 3 pts.; Phil Holland (52) (c) 2 pts.; John Duesbury (52) (g) 2 pts.; Norman Baker (54) (g) 4 pts.; Larry Heintz (52) (c) 0 pts.; Carroll Smith (53) (g) 7 pts; Jack Koehler (53) (g) 1 pt; Ron Long (55) (g) 0 pts.; Dale Derby (54) (f) 0 pts.; Darrel Moses (52) 5 pts.; Gene Fitzgerald (55) (g) 6 pts.
Semi-final round - Collins advanced to the finals of the sectional tournament by overcoming a determined Clemons team, Marshall County Champs, 66-49. Collins, after building a big first quarter lead, saw it evaporate during the second quarter with the score knotted at 27-27 at halftime. Clemons switched defense in the second quarter to a full-court press that was effective with their fast break offense to close the scoring gap. Collins adjusted defense beginning the second half to dropping back both guards and adjusted offense to a forward helping with the ball handling against the Clemons' full court press. Collins came back strong in the second half to gain a 10 to 12 point margin for most of the remainder of the game. Phil H. had an extra good game in the second half, leading the Collins comeback with 28 game high points. Collins shooting was 46% with second half of 56%, while Clemons hit 25% for the game. Lineup: Jack Kilgore (55) (f) 8 pts; Erwin Frerichs (52) (f) 14 pts.; Phil Holland (52) (c) 28 pts.; John Duesbury (52) (g) 10 pts.; Norman Baker (54) (g) 1 pt.; Larry Heintz (52) (f) 5 pts.; Carroll Smith (53) (g) 0 pts.