Celeste will meet Windthorst in the opening round of the regional tournament at Austin College in Sherman on Friday, it was determined at a meeting of the participating coaches on Wednesday night.

The contest will begin at 8:15 PM, following the 7:00 PM game between Byers and Deport. Drawing byes were Celina and Slidell.

The winner of the Byers - Deport tilt will meet Celina at 10:00 AM on Saturday. The Celeste - Windthorst winner will clash at 11:15 AM on Saturday.

Finals are scheduled for 8:15 PM Saturday with the third place being decided at 7:00 PM on Saturday.

"We think our schedule is quite advantageous, " Celeste Coach G. W. Tillerson said. "Byers and Deport are probably the two strongest teams in the tournament."

Byers will enter the meet with a 27 - 4 record and Deport is 31 - 3.

Celeste carries a 31 - 5 record into the tournament while Windthorst stands at 20 - 5. Slidell has a 33 - 4 record and Celina 29 - 5.

(March 2, 1967, The Greenville Herald Banner)

Submitted by Sarah Swindell

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