50-for-50: Paul Poetsch, Basketball 1974-76
In 2021 LB celebrates the 50-year anniversary of its athletics program. Beginning in January, we will highlight people, teams and moments from the past five decades of Roadrunner Athletics. You can nominate a former athlete, coach, team, suppter or memorable moment from LB Athletics using this form.
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The Early Years: 1969-1979
Paul Poetsch, Basketball 1974-76
Poetsch played basketball at Linn-Benton during 1974-76. He earned 1st Team all-OCCAA his freshman year after leading the league in scoring (19.2 ppg). Poetsch is LB's all-time leading scorer and he earned 1st Team all-OCCAA and all-Region 18 honors both of his seasons with the Roadrunners.
Poetsch went on to play at OCE (now Western Oregon University).
After serving as a teacher and coach, he started his administrative career as Vice Principal at Henley High School in Klamath Falls, Ore.
Poetsch was inducted into the NWAC Hall of Fame in 1993.
