The 1963 Girls State Basketball Champions from Guthrie Center will be recognized as this year’s Honor Team at the Girls State Basketball Tournament. Guthrie Center will be honored at halftime of the Class 2A championship Friday, March 1.

The Tigerettes, coach by the late Bob Smiley, defeated Wellsburg in the title game, 76-69. They were led by Hall of Fame forward Karen McCool.

Chuck Schoffner has written an outstanding story on the 1963 Guthrie Center team. Click here to view.