The Collins boys were overwhelmed throughout the game by Mitchellville, losing 86-44. Mitchellville had a powerful fast break and a tough pressing defense and had a taller team than Collins. Lineup: John Crabb - 17 pts.; Mike Rumbaugh - 8 pts.; Jerry Talburt - 10 pts.; Jerry Crabb - 1 pt.; John Fitzgerald - 4 pts.; Verlyn Noring - 2 pts.; Denny Krausman - 2 pts.; __Larry Thomas - 0 pts.
December 8, 1962 Basketball - Collins girls strong defensive effort and making 16 of 27 free throws could not offset making only 5 field goals, losing to NESCO 35-29. Lineup: Rosemary Robertson - 5 pts.; Karen Kingman - 6 pts.; Sally Coughenour - 18 pts. (16 free throw points); Jane Dodd (g); Karol Bowers; Charlene Laughlin (g).
Collins boys lost to the taller NESCO squad that shot above Collins players' heads 52-33. Collins trailed only 20-15 at halftime. For the game Collins shot 30% to NESCO's 24%, however, NESCO had 74 shots to Collins 46 floor shots. Collins was out-rebounded 38-17. Lineup: John Crabb - 8 pts.; Mike Rumbaugh - 5 pts.; Jerry Talburt - 2 pts.; Jerry Crabb - 12 pts.; John Fitzgerald - 4 pts.; Denny Krausman - 0 pts.; Harold Laughlin - 2 pts.
December 12, 1962 Basketball - Coach Bill Brooks called Jane Dodd his standout in the guard court and said his forwards played their most consistent game of the year as they defeated Baxter in overtime 42-38. Lineup: Rosemary Robertson - 2 pts.; Karen Kingman - 16 pts.; Sally Coughenour - 21 pts. (13 free throw points); Pat Kingman - 3 pts.; Jane Dodd (g); Karol Bowers; Charlene Laughlin (g); Janie Lehman (g).
Collins boys never trailed by more than 8 points, but could not muster a rally to gain a lead, losing 47-41 to Baxter. Collins out-rebounded Baxter 37-21, but were out-shot from the field 28% to 21%. Lineup: John Crabb - 13 pts.; Mike Rumbaugh - 5 pts.; Jerry Talburt - 11 pts.; Jerry Crabb - 8 pts.; John Fitzgerald - 4 pts.; Harold Laughlin - 0 pts.
December 19, 1962 Basketball - Collins girls won a close one over Maxwell 34-27. The guard play of both teams was the outstanding feature of the game. Lineup: Rosemary Robertson - 4 pts.; Karen Kingman - 18 pts.; Sally Coughenour - 9 pts.; Pat Kingman - 3 pts.; Jane Dodd (g); Karol Bowers; Charlene Laughlin (g).
Collins boys trailed 17-4 at the 1st quarter and did not recover with a 72-33 loss to Maxwell.
December 22, 1962 Basketball - Collins girls had 1st quarter 5-3 and halftime 11-9 leads and went on to win over Colo 29-19. Lineup: Rosemary Robertson - 6 pts.; Karen Kingman - 3 pts.; Sally Coughenour - 17 pts.; Pat Kingman - 3 pts.; Linda Tiffany - 0 pts.; Team shooting - 24%. Jane Dodd (g); Karol Bowers; Charlene Laughlin (g); Linda Carson (g).
The Collins boys fell behind early in the game trailing 1st quarter 23-11 and halftime 39-15, losing to Colo 58-36. Lineup: John Crabb - 12 pts.; Mike Rumbaugh - 6 pts.; Jerry Talburt - 10 pts.; John Fitzgerald - 8 pts.; Harold Laughlin - 0 pts.; Larry Thomas - 0 pts. Collins shooting was 42%, but they were unable to get enough shots because of floor errors and were out-rebounded 2-1 by Colo.
January 3, 1963 The Collins Annual P.T.O. Christmas program was held at the auditorium/gym December 20 to a record crowd. Mrs. Margaret Holcomb was director of the operetta "Have a Merry Christmas." The operetta was divided into two acts with the singing and acting of many children from several grades. Kay Robinson presented a gift to Mrs. Holcomb for her fine job of directing. Santa Claus also made an appearance with treats for all the children.