ELHS Athletic History by Decade 1970's
1969-1970
Tenth Year - Robert Jarvis Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal
Football: – 4-5 Coach Robert Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Francis Dutille, Richard Bolles, Tom York
Captains Jim Manfredini, Felix Tranghese
MVP Sr. Wayne Scully
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/7/1969
All-League Suburban League No selections for EL
Leading scorers Manferdini 8 TD 2 PAT 50, Marazzi 5 TD 30
All-WM No selections for EL
Outstanding players Wayne Scully MVP
Soccer: – 8-5 Coach Ralph Cooley, Robert Trautman
Captains Alex Hunter, Paul Lieberwirth
All Stars Sr. Alex Hunter, 2nd team Sr. Rich Malstrom, Jr. Andy Byrne, Jr. Steve Fairbanks. Honorable Mention Sr. Bob Bradley, Sr. Andy Farquharson
MVP Sr. Alex Hunter (Exchange student from Scotland)
School Records:
Most goals in a season 14 Alex Hunter
Most goals in a game 4 Alex Hunter
All-WM Exchange student Alex Hunter from Scotland, “regarded as the highest skilled player in WM”.
All-League Valley Wheel Alex Hunter
State tournament runners-up.
Outstanding players Alex Hunter MVP, All League, All W’ Mass, Rich Malmstrom, Bob Bradley, All League, Steve Fairbanks All League 2nd team
Hockey: – 11-4-3 (Third Place) Coach Paul Tarsa, Thomas Nolan
MVP Sr. Rich Mondoux
School Records:
Total team points 168
Total team goals 77
Total team penalties 27
High Scorer 21 goals, 21 assists total points 42 Rich Mondoux
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/22/1970
All-WM Wright division second team Matt D’Amato goal, Richard Mondoux forward
Outstanding players Richard Mondoux MVP, career points record 130, Matt D’Amato goal.
Matty (Meatball) D’Amato 329 saves (91%), 7 one-goal games.
Basketball: – 8-13 Coach William Reagan, Ron Knowe, Ed Matulawicz
Captains Greg Naylor, Paul Lieberwirth
MVP Sr. Dave Gallerini
Monson Tournament All-Star Sr. Dave Gallerini
Valley Whel All Star SR. Dave Gallerini
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 4/5/1970
All-WM No selections for EL
Outstanding players: Dave Gallerini MVP, 348 points, avg. 16 rebounds.
Swimming: – 10-4 Coach Richard Bolles, Janet Kerr
Captains John Haetinger, Peter Ouellette, Stanley Sroka
MVP John Haetinger
School Records:
200 Free 2:03 08, 50 Free 24.0, Diving 189 points, 400 Free 3:40 03, 200 IM 2:22 00, 100 Free 54.4, 400 Free 4:38.5
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/22/1970
All-WM Jim Montana 200 medley breast, John Haetinger 200 medley back, Peter Ouellette 50 free, Stan Sroka 400 free relay, Chuck Taylor 400 free relay, Mike O’Melia. diving Honorable mention Peter Rybacki.
League Champions. Outstanding swimmers: Jim Montana 100 yard breaststroke 1:10.8 7th New England’s, Mark Mcandlish Diver 9th New England’s, Pete Ouellette W’ Mass All Star, Tri-Captain, 50, 100 Freestyle, Chuck Taylor All Star 400 Freestyle, Stan Sroka All Star 200, 400 freestyle, Mike O’Melia 3rd W’ Mass, 4th States, 3rd New England’s diving, John Haetinger MVP, All Star 200 Indiv. Medley
Girls Swimming: – 5-6-1 Coach Janet Kerr
Captains Nancy Sroka, Sue Snow
School Records:
200 Free 2:38 08 Fr. Jaye Hutchison, 50 Free 29.5 Sr. Nancy Sroka, 100 IM 1:21 08 Fr. Jaye Hutchinson, Diving 79.7 So. Sue Snow, 50 Fly 35.0 Fr. Jaye Hutchinson, 100 Free 1:07 06 So. Jenny Campbell, 50 Back 35.5 Fr. Jaye Hutchinson, 100 Breast 1:28 02 So. Carla Ireland, 200 Free relay 2:07 05 Sr. Nancy Blaisdell, So. Diane Halon, Sr. Nancy Sroka, So. Jenny Campbell
Outstanding players: Nancy Sroka 50 free record W’ Mass 29.5 Record holders: Carla Ireland 100 breaststroke, Jaye Hutchison 50 fly, 200 freestyle, Sue Snow diving, Jenny Campbell 100 freestyle
Girls Gymnastics:
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/22/1970
All WM No selections for EL
Girls Basketball: – 4-8 Coach Jackie Upshaw
Outstanding players: Nancy Steitz leading points per game (30) points per season (135)
Track: – 10-0 Coach Francis Dutille Richard Bolles, Thomas York
Captains Richard Willard
Undefeated League Champions
MVP Peter Ouellette
School Records:
Triple Jump 38’ 9 “ Sr. Robert Ireland
Discus 138’ 9” Sr. Robert Ireland,
Pole Vault 12’ 6” Mike O’Meilia (League record also)
W’Mass Champion Pole Vault 13’ 2” Mike O’Melia (School Record also)
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/22/1970
All-WM Peter Ouellette low hurdles 3rd place, Mike O’Melia vault 1st place (13 feet 2 inches)
Valley Wheel Champions, WM Champions.
Outstanding teammates: Kim O’Brien Undefeated, 1st place Valley Wheel & W’ Mass 2 mile (10:31), Larry Bradley, 2nd W’ Mass high jump (5’9”), Bob Ireland School records for discus (138’9”) and triple jump (39’2”), Paul LaBroad 3rd W’ Mass low hurdles, Jim Manfredini, Valley Wheel records 100 yard dash (10.3) and 220 yard dash (22.9).
Baseball: – 8-7 Third Place, Coach William Reagan, Ed Modelewski
Captain Steve Newell
MVP Steve Newell
Sr Kurt Whitney BA .423, 9 RBI’s
Sr Dennis Killoren and Sr. Dave Gallerini tied for most hits 14
Sr. Dennis Killoren Most Doubles 3
Sr. Steve Newell Most Triples (2)
School Record:
Lowest ERA 0.022 in 58 1/3 innings pitched (2 earned runs)
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 06/21/1970
All-League Valley Wheel No selections for EL
All-WM No selections for EL
Outstanding Players Steve Newell MVP pitcher (.22 ERA), Kurt Whitney .423 avg.
Golf: – 13-2 Coach Eugene Gauthier, Robert Mazzariello (1st year)
League Champions
So. John Lasek low gross for the year 79
MVP Jr. Joe DeAngelo
State qualifiers Sr. Mark Simone
School Record Low Gross 72 John DeAngelo
Outstanding players: John MVP, Joe DeAngelo team tournament, John Lasek low average, Greg Naylor team tournament W’ Mass qualifier, Mark Simone State qualifier. Bob Mazzariello JV coach (7-1)
Tennis: – 9-7 Coach Alexander Nickett
MVP Sr. Andy Farquharson
Outstanding players: Freshman Scott Able 3rd round W’ Mass, Andy Farquharson MVP, 2nd round W’ Mass.
Field Hockey: –3-4-3 Coach Jakie Upshaw
Captains Nancy Steitz, Sharon Bode
Outstanding players: Karen Gardell post season scoring champion, Nancy Steitz and Pat Farrell top scorers (5).
Girls Softball: – 3-7 Coach Janet Kerr
Captains Nancy Lavertue, Nancy Steitz
Outstanding players: Nancy Steitz avg. .650
1970-1971
Eleventh Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal
Football: – 6-3 Coach Robert Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Francis Dutille, Richard Bolles, Tom York
Captains Mike Keane, Richard Dion
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/13/1970
All-League Pioneer Valley League Bob Hubbard halfback.
All-WM Suburban League Offense: Tackle Tom McCabe, Guard Tom Thompson, Center Mike Keene. Defense: Tackle Tom McCabe, Safety Dennis Killoren
League Champions.
Scott Grabowski MVP
Soccer: – 3-8-1 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, Robert Trautman
Captains Alan Hubbard, Steve Fairbanks, Andrew Byrne
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/13/1970
All-League Valley Wheel No selections for EL
All-WM Pioneer Valley League Bob Hubbard Halfback
Outstanding players Al Hubbard All League, MVP
Gymnastics: –???
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/28/1971
All-WM No selections for EL for either boys or girls.
Hockey: – 2-14 Coach Ralph Cooley, William Whiles
Captains Matt D’Amato, David McDonald
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/21/1971
All-League Wright division No selections for EL
All-WM No selections for EL
Outstanding players: Matt (Meatball) D’Amato 4-year starter, career lowest goal avg., and Bob Manning high scorer.
Swimming: – 12-1 Coach Richard Bolles, Janet Kerr
Captains Jim Montana, Mark McCandish, Mike O’Melia
MVP Mark McCandish
All W’Mass 1st team Bill Tyler, Mark McCandish, Jim Montana, Mike O’Melia, Peter Ouellette, 2nd team Peter Rybacki, Phil Towle
School Records:
100 free Bill Tyler 54.2
Diving Mike O’Melia School and Pool record)
W’Mass Champion diving Mike O’Melia
Undefeated in dual competition diving Mike O’melia
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/22/1971
League Champions All-League EL League Champions, Mike O’Melia diving State and NE Champion HS All-American candidate,
Bill Tyler, Mark McCandlish, Jim Montana breaststroke undefeated
All-WM Mike O’Melia diving, Mark McCandlish, Bill Tyler, Jim Montana
3rd place WM, 5th Place States
Girls Swimming: – 7-5 Coach Janet Kerr
Captains Kris White, Nancy Kulik
School and W’Mass record 220 medley relay 2:11 09 Fr. Kim Wiezbicki, Fr. Sheryl Couch, Jr. Nancy Rybacki, So. Jane Hutchison
School Record breakers:
200 Free 2:34 03 So. Jane Hutchison
100 Free 1:06 05 Jr. Jenny Campbell
Diving 92.05 Jr. Sue Snow,
100 IM 1:13 08 Fr. Kim Wiezbicki
100 backstroke 1:11 02 Fr. Kim Wiezbicki,
50 butterfly 32.2 Fr. Kim Wiezbicki
100 Breast 1:25 00 Fr. Sheryl Couch
200 Free relay 1:59 05 Jr. Nancy Rybacki, So. Jane Hutchison, Jr. Jenny Campbell, So. Linda J. Smith.
Basketball: – 2-14 Coach Angelo Correale, David Marden
Captains John DeAngelo, David Correale
Leading Scorer Jr. Dennis Killoren 222 in 16 games 13.9 avg
Leading Free Throws Jr. Clarke Taylor 40 for 53 75%
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/11/1971
All-League Valley Wheel No selections for EL
All-WM No selections for EL
MVP John DeAngelo.
Girls Basketball: – 1-12 Coach Joan Bereswill
Captains Rosanne Reis, Sharon Bode
Outstanding players: High Scorer Rosanne Reis 102 points 9.2 avg. - school record.
Bob Mazzariello’s First year
Golf: – 13-2 Coach Gene Gauthier, Bob Mazzariello
Captains Joe DeAngelo, John DeAngelo
MVP Joe DeAngelo
W’Mass Award Jr. Mike Grigley
Low Gross for year Joe DeAngelo
W’Mass Champion 72 Mike Grigley
Joe DeAngelo medaled in team tournament.League Champions
Boys Track: – 6-4 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Tom York
Captains Mark Dunn, Mike O’Melia
MVP Mark Dunn
State Champion Pole Vault 13’ Mike O’Melia
School records:
Pole Vault 13’ 6” Sr. Mike O’Melia
Triple Jump 41’ 1” Mark Dunn
Boys Tennis: – 7-9 Coach Alexander Nickett
Softball: – 3-5 Coach Janet Kerr
Captain Pat Farrell, Pam Cushman
Baseball: – 5-12 Coaches Stanley Bernatowicz, Ed Modzelewski
Captains David Correale, Scott Grabowski, Mike Keane
MVP Robert Moran
David Correale pitched a NO Hit – No Run Ballgame May 21, 1971
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 06/27/1971
All-League Valley Wheel Sr. Mike Keene outfield
All-WM No selections for EL
Field Hockey: – 4-4-2 Coach Jakie Upshaw
Captains Sharon Bode, Ginny McDyer
Outstanding players: Genny McDyer 5 goals, Pat Farrell 6 goals.
1971-1972
Twelfth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal
Football: – 8-1 Coach Robert Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Francis Dutille
Captains Dennis Killoren, Bill Marazzi
League Champions
MVP Dennis Killoren
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/12/1971
Al-League Suburban League Co-Champions with Minnechaug, George Sakakeeny linebacker. Leading scorers Dennis Killoren 7 TD 2 PAT 64 ttl (15th) Willard 5TD 2 PAT 32 ttl (34th)
All-W’Mass 1st team Dennis Killoren back
All League Jr. George Sakakeeny
Clark Taylor MVP. Mike Grigely All American
Soccer: – 3-7-3 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, Bob Mazzariello
Captains Steve Reed, John Fauadato
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/05/1971
All-League Pioneer Valley league Honorable mention Ron Nasmon
All-WM No selections for EL
Steve Peperis Leading Scorer
Field Hockey: – 4-3-3 Coach Jakie Upshaw
Captain Sandra Gallerini, Beverly Repossi
Girls Swimming: – 5-4 Coach Janet Kerr
Captain Suzanne Florence
All W’Mass 1st team So. Kim Wiezbicki, Sr. Suzanne Florence,
So. Sherry Couch, Honorable Mention Kathy Runquist
School Records:
100 fly 1:22 00 Sr. Jane Hazen
200 Free 2:29 02 Sr. Jane Hazen
100 breast 1:22 08 So. Sherry Couch
100 IM 1:10 04 So. Kim Wiezbicki
50 Free 27.9 So. Kim Wiezbicki
100 Free So. Kim Wiezbicki
100 back So. Kim Wiezbicki
200 medley relay 2:11 02 So. Kim Wiezbicki, So. Sherry Couch, Sr. Nancy Rybacki, Jr. Jaye Hutchinson
Diving 10.5 Suzanne Florence
Basketball: – 11-6 Coach Modzelewski
Captain Dennis Killoren
All Valley Wheel, Sr. Dennis Killoren, Jr. Glen Scott
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/09/1972
All-WM No selections for EL
Undefeated Valley Wheel Champions. Alan Walker, Glenn Scott All Stars.
W’ mass participants
Hockey: – 18-1-1 Coach Casartello, Boudreau
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/28/1972
All-League Fay-Wright division Bob Manning forward, Mike Donahue defense, Bob Ayers goal, Mike Grigely forward
All-WM Honorable mention Bob Manning, Mike Donahue
Swimming: – 13-3 Coach Richard Bolles, Janet Kerr
Captains Robert Parker, Kevin Lightcap
All W’Mass 1st team Sr. Kevin Lighthead, Jr. Peter Ouellette, So. Rand Willard
W’mass runners up
School Record:
200IM 2:20 03 Peter Ouellette
50 Free 23.8 So. Rand Willard
100 free 53.7 So. Rand Willard
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/19/1972
All-League Rand Willard
All-WM Rand Willard Peter Ouellette, Rick Weaver, Kevin Lightcap, honorable mention Dave Smith, John Bonin, Gene Wiezbicki, Dave Taft
League Champions. 2nd W’ Mass, 5th States, Best diving combination W’ Mass - John Bonin, Dave Smith. Peter Ouellette breaks Individual Medley record; Rand Willard breaks 50 and 100 freestyle times.
Girls Basketball: – 2-13 Coach Robert Camp
Reanne Burke MVP
Gymnastics: ???
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/28/1972
All-WM No selections for EL boys or girls
Track: – 7-3 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Tom York
Captain Michael Boutin
MVP Jr. Bruce Minnette, Jr. Gary Kane
School Record”
Shot put 50’ 3” Jr. Robert Branchini
Golf: – 6-3
Boys Tennis: – 10-8 Coach Alexander Nickett (1st winning year)
Tied for 3rd
MVP Mark Fernald
Notable player: So. Jane Hazem
Softball: – 5-5 Coach Jeanne A. Mele
Captains Peg Lantaigne, Jr. Karen Brown
MVP Jr. Karen Brown
Baseball: – 3-14
1972-1973
Thirteenth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal
Football: – 10-0 Coach Robert Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Frank Dutille, Tom York, Lloyd Dale
Captains George Sakakeeny, Bob Dibias
Undefeated League Champions
All League Sr. center Bob Dobias, Sr. linebacker, George Sakakeeny, Sr. Tackle Bob Brancini, Jr. def tackle Mike Mineo, Sr. def. back Dave McDyer, Sr. def. back Vin Villamaino, So. Def. back Jim Dunn, Jr. def. back Joe Marino, Jr. linebacker Rand Willard.
2nd team Jr. def. tackle Mike Mineo,
All W’Mass 1st team Sr. center Bob Dobias, Sr. linebacker George Sakakeeny, Sr. tackle Bob Brancini, Jr. punter Joe Marino.
Jim Brucati Award Paul Nuzzollilli.
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/3/1972
All-League Suburban League champions undefeated
All-WM/CM Champions Rand Willard kicked a field goal as time ran out after intercepting a pass and returning it to the Shrewsbury 20 yard line with less than 30 seconds remaining.
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/17/1972
All WM First team Robert Branchini offensive line, Bob Dobias center near flawless snapper (1 bad snap in three years), George Sakakeeny linebacker paired with Rand Willard to form best one-two line backing combo in WM, Joe Marino punter (avg. over 40 yds. per punt)
Second team Mike Mineo defensive lineman, Rand Willard linebacker, and Dave McDyer deep back
All Suburban team Jim Dunn, Vin Villamaino, Mike Mineo, Rand Willard.
Dagenais Award (MVP W’ Mass) Rand Willard
Soccer: – 7-7 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, Bob Mazzariello
Captain Kenin O’Brien
Division Champions
All Division, Sr. John Favarato, Sr. Carl Thodal
All League Sr. John Favarato
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/3/1972
All-League Pioneer Valley League John Favarato halfback
All-WM No selections for EL
Div. II League Champions
Field Hockey: – 4-4-1 Coach Jackie Upshaw
Div. II League Champions
Swimming: – 14-3 Coach Richard Bolles
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSSR) dated 06/10/1973
Rick Weaver makes All American In just2 ½ years of swimming Rick lowered his first breaststroke tome of 1:17 to 1:12 his second year and to 1:04.4 at the end of his senior year. He lowered that to 1:03.83 to win Western Mass and then swam a 1:02.4 to win the New England’s.
League Champions. 4th W’ Mass, 7th States. Record breakers Pete Ouellette, Richard Weaver. Relay record set by Rand Willard, Pete Ouellette, Richard Weaver, and Wiezbicki
Girls Swimming: – 10-0 Coach Kerr, Suzanne Florence
Captain Jane Hutchison, Jr. Kim Wiezbicki
W’Mass runners up
W’Mass Girls Swimming League Champions.
School Record:
200 free 2:25 02 Fr. Sue Burney
100 free 1:01 00 Fr. Sue Burney
200 IM 3:32 00 Jr. Kim Wiezbicki
100 back 1:09 09 Jr. Kim Wiezbicki
400 free 5:23 00 Jr. Jane Hazen
100 breast 1:21 05 Jr. Sherry Couch
400 free relay 4:15 06 (League record also)
Jr. Barb Burney, Sr. Jaye Hutchison, Fr. Sue Burney, Jr. Kim Wiezbicki
400-relay record Kim Wiezbicki, Sue, Barbara Burney, Jay Hutchinson
Basketball: – 18-2 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Tom York
Captain Al Walker, Glenn Scott
League Champions
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/01/1973
All-League Valley Wheel First team Alan Walker, Glenn Scott. Second team B. Deveries, S. Marra.
All-WM Division II Alan Walker, Glenn Scott
Hockey: – 11-7 Coach Charles Casartello, Lawrence Sherpa
Captain Kevin O’Brien, Mike Donahue
MVP Ed Malone
All Division 1st team Jr. Ed Malone, 2nd team Jr. Kevin Silk, Sr. Brian McCormick
3rd place PV League, W’ Mass qualifiers
Girls Basketball: – 12-3 Coach Robert Camp
First winning season
Track: – 10-0 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Tom York
Captain Robert Brancini, Bruce Minnette, Gary Kane
MVP Sr. Bruce Minnette
Bruce Minnette 6th in States for javelin
School records
Shot Put 52’ 1.75” Sr. Robert Brancini
Javelin 183’ 8” Sr. Bruce Minnette
100 10.1 Sr. James Brancini
Tripple Jump 41’ 6.75” Jr. Michael Lussier
2 mile 9:43 02 Jr. Paul Oparowski
League Champions
W’Mass Div AA Champions
Golf: – 10-4 Coach Bob Mazzariello (1st year as head coach), David Mardon
Captain Charlie Dempsey, Tim Barry
Low Avg. Charlie Dempsey 78.2
MVP Jr. Charlie Dempsey (top 12 W’Mass)
Most Improved Jr. Jim Lontaine
Gymnastics: –???
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/08/1973
All-WM No selections for EL
Baseball: – 9-7-1 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, Ed Modzelewski, John Courtney
Captain Alan Walker
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/01/1973
All-League Valley Wheel league Jr. Bob Liberworth 2nd base, Sr. Roy Bishop outfield, Honorable Mention pitcher Sr. Evan Layne
All-WM No selections for EL
Boys Tennis: – 8-8 Coach Alexander Nickett
MVP Mark Fernald
Girls Tennis: – 1-8
Softball: – 6-6
1973-1974
Fourteenth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal
Football: – 9-1-1 Coach Bob Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Tom York
Captain Rand Willard, Mike Mineo
Suburban League Champions
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/02/1973
EL stopped at 28 game winning streak by Algonquin 6-2 in WM/CM Division II title match.
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/23/1973
All-WM First team Mike Mineo offensive line, Rand Willard linebacker leading scorer in WM as fullback, Joseph McDyer back best hitter, best pass defender, Joe Marino punter good quarterback, threw 8 TD passes. Second team Dave Tranghese back, Rand Willard place kicker.
Undefeated League Champions,
All League Mike Mineo, Dave Tranghese, Rand Willard, Ed Kulik.
All W’Mass 1st team Sr. Rand Willard, Sr. Mike Mineo, Jr. Joe McDyer, Sr. Joe Marino
28 consecutive wins
Dagenais Award (MVP W’ Mass) Rand Willard
McCormack Award Sr. Rand Willard
Soccer: – 6-9-1 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, Cam Lendrin (Spfld. Col.), Bob Mazzariello
Captain Fred Ernsting, Paul Teixiera John Weisse
All Div II Sr. Paul Teixiera forward, Sr. Mike Daniele, Sr. Robert Lieberwirth
All-League Pioneer Valley league Sr. Paul Teixiera forward
All-WM Paul Teixiera forward.
Paul Teixeira MVP, All W’ Mass, Rupe Lieberwirth All League, Mike Daniele, Tim Broderick, Fred Ernsting All Stars.
Girls Swimming: – 12-0 Coach Kerr
Captain Kim Miezbicki Barbara Burney, Sherry Couch
Outstanding Swimmer Award presented by W’Mass Officials Sr. Kim Wiezbicki
State Records:
50 free 26.18 Sr. Kim Wiezbicki
100 free 58:89 Sr. Sue Burney
100 back 1:06 79 Sr. Kim Wiezbicki
W’Mass Champions 50 free Sr. Kim Wiezbicki, 100 free Sr. Sue Burney, 100 back Sr. Kim Wiezbicki, 400 free relay So, Cathy Hood, Sr. Barbara Burney,
Sr. Kim Wiezbicki, So. Sue Burney
School Records:
200 free 2:12 08 So. Sue Burney
200 IM 2:28 06 So. Sue Burney
50 free Sr. Kim Wiezbicki
100 fly 1:08 08 So. Sue Burney
100 free 58.0 Sr. Kim Wiezbicki
100 back 1:18 00 Sr. Kim Wiezbicki
100 breast 1:18 So. Sue Burney
400 free relay 4:09 09 So, Cathy Hood, Sr. Barbara Burney,
Sr. Kim Wiezbicki, So. Sue Burney
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/16/1973
All-WM Cindy Smith, Kathy Runquist, Sue Burney, Barbara Burney, Kathy Zografos, Kim Wiezbicki.
Undefeated PV Champions, W’ Mass Champions, 3rd States. Kim Wiezbicki, Sue, Barbara Burney All Stars.
Swimming: – 15-0 Coach Richard Bolles Janet Kerr, Bob Hamel
Captain Rand Willard, David Taft, Steve Midwood
League Champions
All W’Mass 1st team So. Ken Lewis, Sr. Rand Willard, So. Rick Parker, Sr. David Taft, So. Jay Chipouras, Sr. Steve Midwood. 2nd team Jr. Ron Page, Jr. Gene Wiezbicki
School records:
200 free So. Rick Parker, 500 free So. Rick Parker, 50 free Sr, Rand Willard, 100 free Sr. Rand Willard, 200 IM Sr. David Taft, 400 free relay So. Steve Wiezbicki, Sr. Steve Midwood, Sr. David Taft, Sr. Rand Willard
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/18/1974
All-WM Ken Lewis 200 medley relay, Rand Willard 50 freestyle, David Taft 200 individual medley, Jay Chipouras diving, Rick Parker 200 freestyle. Steve Midwood 400 freestyle relay. Honorable mention Gene Wiezbicki.
East Longmeadow was undefeated at 15-0 placed six individuals on the All-WM team and won the State and New England Championships.
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 4/15/1973
All-WM tournament Gene Wiezbicki 200 medley relay, Rand Willard 50 freestyle, Rick Weaver 100 breaststroke
Undefeated PV Champions, WM, State and New England Champions.
Record setters included Rand Willard 50, 100 Freestyle, Rick Parker 200, 500 Freestyle, Gene Wiezbicki 200 freestyle, Dave Taft, Steve Midwood and Rand Willard 400 Freestyle Relay
Basketball: – 11-9 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Tom York
Captain Tim Broderick, Scott Miller
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/xx/1974
All-League Valley Wheel Second team T. Broderick
Scoring leaders T. Broderick 20 G 221 Pts. 11 Avg.
Hockey: – 10-8-2 Coach Casartello
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/24/1974
All-WM No selections for EL.
Girls Basketball: – 7-8 Coach Robert Camp
Track: – 9-0 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Tom York
Captain Darryl Forsythe, Michael Lussier, Paul Oparowski
MVP Sr. Paul Oparowski
School Records 440 52.2 Sr. Darryl Forsythe
1 mile 4:30 09 Sr. Paul Oparowski
2 mile 9:32 03 Sr. Paul Oparowski
Mile relay 3:41 51 Sr. Darryl Forsythe, Jr. Kerry Goguen, Jr. Stephen Wood, Fr.Michael Fleming
Distance Medley 11:04 06 880 Jr.Kerry Goguen, 440 Sr. Darryl Forsythe, 1320 Jr. Stephen Wood, 1 mile Sr. Paul Oparowski
W’Mass Champioh 2 mile Sr Paul Oparowski, 880 Jr. Kerry Goguen, 440 Sr. Darryl Forsythe, 100 Rand Willard, 220 Rand Willard
League Champions
Golf: – 12-1
League Champions
Softball: – 11-3
League Champions
Baseball: – 13-7 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, James Cokkinias, John Courtney
Captain Joe Marino, Scott Miller
League Champions
MVP Joe Marino, David Tranghese
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 6/30/1974
All-League Valley Wheel Dave Tranghese outfield, Bill Farrell pitcher, Scott Miller pitcher, Rob Lieberwirth utility.
Boys Tennis: – 9-7 Coach Alexander Nickett
Captain Mark Fernald
MVP Mark Fernald
Girls Tennis: – 5-6
Cross Country: – 4-4 Coach Frank Dutille
First season
Captain Darryl Forsythe, Paul Oparowski
MVP Sr. Darryl Forsythe.
School Record:
Course record 13:55 Sr. Paul Oparowski
Field Hockey: – 7-2-1 Coach Jakie Upshaw, Gant
Best record in EL history
Captain Reanne Burke, Truish Hafey
MVP Reanne Burke
1974-1975
Fifteenth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal
Track: – 7-2 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Kenneth Hardick
Captain James Dunn, Stephen Wood, Kerry Goguen
MVP John Chipouras
School Records:
Discus 146’ 1” So. Brian Gray
440 Relay 46.0 Sr. Joe Santaniello, Sr. Bill Dunn, Jr. John Chipouras, Jr. William Ferrero
Long Jump 20’ 7.5” Sr. John Chipouras (League Record also)
Girls Tennis: – 6-5
Baseball: – 7-9 Coach Ray Arra, Walt Porowski
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 6/29/1975
All League Valley Wheel Jr. Bob Steitz 2nd base.
All-WM No selections for EL.
Girls Tennis: – 6-5
Wrestling: – 4-7
Softball: – 3-6
Golf: – 4-9
Girls Track: – 1-9
Boys Tennis: – 1-14 Coach Ed Modzelewski
Captain Pate Abel
MVP Mark Sanderson
Football: – 9-0 Coach Bob Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Tom York, Jim Cokkinias, Lloyd Dale
Captain Chris White, Jim Dunn, Paul Votze
All League Sr. Paul Votze, Sr. Jim Dunn, Sr. Brian Gray, Sr. Jim McDyer, Jr. Tom Ryan, Sr. Chris White, Jr. Ron PLumb
All W’Mass Sr Brian Gray, Sr. Jim McDyer
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/23/1974
All League Suburban league Brian Grey, Tom Ryan line men, Paul Voltze, Jim Dunn backs, Ray Willard Brian Grey defensive line, Chris White linebacker, Joe McDyer, Ken Plumb secondary.
All-WM First team Brian Grey lineman, Joe McDyer back. Second team Tom Ryan lineman, Paul Voltze, Jim Dunn backs, Ray Willard defensive line, Ken Plumb secondary.
Undefeated League Champions. Paul Voltze - 200 points.
Dagenais Award (MVP W’ Mass) John Chipouras
Hockey: – 11-6 Coach Charles Casartello, Larry Sherpa
Captain Denis Sheehan, Chuck Serafill
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/21/1975
All League Wright Division Second team Chuck Serafin forward.
All WM No selections for EL. Trose 10 G 31 A 41 points (2nd), Mike O’Melia 16 G 22 A 38 points (5th), Chuck Serafin 19 G 13 A 32 points,
Field Hockey: – 5-4-1 Coach Jackie Upshaw
Girls Basketball: – 3-12 Coach Robert Camp
Gymnastics:???
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 06/06/1975
All League No selections for EL
All WM No selections for EL.
Girls Swimming: – 11-0 Coach Kerr, Pomeroy
League Champions, Undefeated. WM and States qualifiers. Sue Burney MVP
Swimming: – 12-3 Coach Richard Bolles
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/06/1975
All WM John Chipouras diving 1st WM 1st States, 2nd New England’s, Steve Wiezbicki sprinter, Rick Parker distance freestyler, Ken Lewis breaststroke (2nd year selection for all three juniors). Honorable mention Tom Murphy 200 free, Alan Bagg 100 free, Gene Wiezbicki 100 back.
Cross Country: – 5-5 Coach Frank Dutille
Captain Kerry Goguen, Stephen Wood
MVP Kerry Goguen
School Record New Course 14:34 00 Sr. Kerry Goguen
Basketball: – 16-5 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Dave Marden
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/30/1975
All League Valley Wheel First team P. Pronicki, Bob Steitz
Soccer: – 6-7-3 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, Robert Mazzariello
Captain Peter Abel, Eric Thodal, Robert Sullivan
MVP Sr. Robert Sullivan
Division All Star Sr. Robert Sullivan, Tom Daly, Bob Steitz, Eric Thodal
League All Star SR. Robert Sullivan
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/18/1974
All League Pioneer Valley league Bob Sullivan halfback.
All WM Ne selections for EL.
League Champions
1975-1976
Sixteenth Year - -Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal
Soccer: 3-11-2 Coach Stan Bernatowicz, Bob Mazzariello
Captain Arthur Robertson, Bob Steitz, Mark Torricelli
MVP Sr. Mike Ferris
Div II All Stars Sr. Mike Ferris, Sr. Bob Steitz, Sr. Gary Teixiera
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/07/1975
All-League Pioneer Valley Division II Mike Ferris fullback, Gary Teixiera fullback, Bob Steitz forward.
All-WM Second team Bob Steitz utility.
Football: 8-2 Coach Bob Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Tom York
Captain Bob LaBerge, Ron Plumb, Tom Ryan
League Champions 5 years in a row 71-75)
All League Sr. Tom Ryan, Sr. Joe Carney, Sr. Ray Willard, Sr. John Chipouras, Jr. David Bradstreet
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/21/1975
All-League Suburban division Dave Bradstreet, Joe Carney, John Chipouras Tom Ryan, Ray Willard
All-WM John Chipouras running back 16 TD 106 points, David Bradstreet inside linebacker, Tom Ryan defensive end. Second team Ray Willard defensive line.
League Champions, with 4 shutouts. Ron Plumb MVP,
Dagenais Award (MVP W’ Mass) Mike Lewis
Cross Country: 5-5 Coach Frank Dutille
Captain Daniel Florence, Larry Keating
MVP Sr. Daniel Florence, Sr. Larry Keating
School Record:
Course 13:43 Sr. Larry Keating
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/12/1975
All=WM No selections for EL.
Daniel Florence, Loren Keating MVP’s
Swimming: 13-1 Coach Richard Bolles, Janet Kerr (diving)
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 02/22/1976
All-WM Al Bagg, Gary Pomeroy, 200 medley EL 2nd, Rick Parker 200 free (1st), Steve Wiezbicki 50 free (4th), John Chipouras diving record 503 pts. (1st) 2nd place Comp. 338 points, Steve Wiezbicki 100 free (4th), John Burney (6th), Rick Parker 500 free (1st), Ken Lewis 100 breaststroke (3rd), Greg Robbins (6th), 400 free EL fourth. Team Standings EL 1st 194, Cathedral 2nd 168.
All-State Medley relay EL third, Rick Parker 2000 free (4th), Steve Wiezbicki (3rd), John Chipouras (1st), Gary Pomeroy 100 free (6th), Rick Parker 500 free (2nd), Ken Lewis 100 breaststroke (5th), 100 freestyle relay EL 5th. Team standings EL first 136 pts., Longmeadow 2nd 98 points.
John Chipouras considered for All-American (SSR 3/8/1976)
Wrestling: 6-2 Coach Bob Mazzariello
League Champions
MVP Sr. Larry Williams
Most Improved Sr. Bruce Clark
Girls Swimming: 10-1 Coach Janet Kerr
League Champions, 3rd W’ Mass, 2nd States. Karen Wiezbicki State champion 100 backstroke
Hockey: 11-9 Coach William McCollough, Scott Murdock
Captain Jerry Lantaigne, Paul O’Melia
All League 1st team Jr. Tony Trace, 2nd team Sr. Paul O’Melia
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/21/1976
All=League Wright division First team Tony Trace forward. Second team Paul O’Melia
All-WM No selections for EL.
Tony Trace 29 G 24 A 54 Pts., Paul O’Melia 28 G 23 A 51 Pts. League scoring champions
Basketball: 8-11 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Tom York
Captain Bob Steitz, John Gouglas
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/23/1975
All-League Valley Wheel division First team J. Douglas Second team Bob Steitz
All-WM No selections for EL
Scoring leaders J. Douglas 19 G 271 Pts. 14.3 Avg., Bob Steitz 18 G 244 Pts. 13.6 Avg.
Girls Basketball: 7-10 Coach Robert Camp
Baseball: 11-7 Coach Ray Arra, Walt Porowski, John Courtney
Captain Mark Torricelli, Bob Steitz, Dan Florence
MVP Sr. Bob Steitz
Most Improved Sr. Chris Dion
Top Hitter Sr. Bob Steitz
Top pitcher Sr. Bill Templeton
Vivenzio Award Sr. Mark Torricelli (Coaches award for player that best exemplifies highest standards in desire, hustle, and attitude.)
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 06/1975
All-League Division II Bill Templeton pitcher 1.29 league ERA, Luke Menard 3rd base, Bob Steitz SS, Chris Dion outfield.
All-WM Bill Templeton pitcher league ERA, Luke Menard 3rd base, Bob Steitz SS.
Boys Tennis: 3-13
Girls Tennis: 2-10 Coach Jakie Upshaw
Softball: 4-10 Coach Jane Mele, Sue Exley
Captain Mary McRae, Debby Roy
Boys Lacrosse: 6-4
Boys Track: 8-3 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Robert Camp
Captain John Chipouras
MVP John Chipouras
School Records
100 m 10.1 Jr. Mike Lewis
330 low hurdles 41.5 Jr. Jeff Dobias
Long Jump 21’ 2” Sr. John Chipouras
440 relay 45.6 Sr. William Ferrero, Jr. Karl Hiller, Sr. John Chipouras, Fr. Stephen Wrinkle
Medley Relay 3:39 00 Jr. Mark Kielar, Sr. Robert Walz, Jr. Jeff Dobias, Jr. Mike Fleming
Girls Track: 8-1
League Champions
Field Hockey: 6-3-3 Coach Sue Exley (First year)
Golf: 8-5 Coach Bob Mazariello, Dave Marden
Captain Mike Broderick, Bob LaBerge
MVP Sr. Larry Williams
Low Avg. Mike Broderick
Most Points Larry Williams
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 06/30/1976
For WM-----It was a very good year
EL Football 5th straight Suburban League Title.
EL Swim team won WM, States and New England’s.
1976-1977
Seventeenth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal
Football: 10-1 Coach Bob Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Coach York
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/5/1976
Division II League Champions (6th straight year), with 4 shutouts including championship game against Algonquin. Jeff Dobias MVP, Dave Bradstreet, Mike Lewis 852 yds. 18 TD’s.
All-League All-WM First team Mike Lewis running back 852 yards, led Division scorers with 110 points, has 208 in last two years, also an excellent pass catcher, breakaway threat who had runs of 94 yards on a kickoff and an 80 yard run from scrimmage; John Sharon interior line, shifted from tackle to guard, SSR “most improved linesman”, good trap blocker; David Bradstreet inside linebacker Al-WM repeater, two way starter for last two seasons, very quick and an excellent blocker. Second tam John Dunn center, Gordon Burson linebacker.
Girls Swimming: 10-2 Coach Janet Kerr
League Champions, 2nd W’ Mass, 4th States
Cross Country: 7-6 Coach Frank Dutille
Captain Patrick Fleming, Tom Florence
MVP Jr. Carle Hallen
Soccer: 3-10-4 Coach Stan Bernatowicz, Ray Arra
Captain Greg Wilk, Mark Keilar
All League Sr. Greg Wilk, So. John Murphy, Rick Nasman
All W’Mass Sr. Greg Wilk
School Record:
Most goals season 11 Greg Wilk
MVP Sr. Bill Ollari
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/5/1976
All-League Pioneer Valley division John Murphy goal, Rick Nasmin back, Greg
forward.
All-WM Division I Second team Greg Wilk utility.
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/25/1976
Bill Ollari MVP, Greg Wilk high scorer. Greg Wilk, Nick Nasman, J.P. Murphy All League
Basketball: 16-6 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Tom York, Dave Marden
CaptainKarl Schulen, Bill Haertinger
League Champions
MVP Sr. Bill Hastings
All League Sr. Wayne Richards
All W’Mass Sr. Wayne Richards
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/27/1977
All-League Valley Wheel First team Wayne Richards smooth shooting lefty lead the team with an 18.1 avg., Second team C. Murphy.
Leading scorers Richards 21 G 390 pts. 18.1 avg., Murphy 21 G 255 points 12.1 avg., Menard 22 G 233 points 23.3 avg.
Girls Basketball: 5-12 Coach Robert Camp
Wrestling: 9-5 Coach Bob Mazzariello, Kevin Plette
Captains Bob Franceschelli, Mike Kelliher
W’Mass 2nd place heavyweight Jr.Mike Kelliher, 169 lbs So. Tom Caliento
WM qualifiers: Tom Cunningham 3rd 100, Bill Mercier 5th 114, Mark Whitney, 5th 121, Steve Whitney, 5th128, Bob Francecchelli 5th 140, David Anderson, 3rd 187.
Hockey: 5-11 Coach Fassnacht
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/20/1977
All-League Wright Division Sr. Mark Lorenzi forward.
Leading scorers Liquori 17 G 25 A 42 points, Mark Lorenzi 20 G 17 A 37 points.
All Stars Mark Lorenzi and John Liquori share MVP for work on “L” and “L” line
Girls Swimming: 10-4 Coach Richard Bolles
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/12/1976
All-WM Carolyn Burney WM record holder 100 free (54.979) 200 free (2:00.250) member 400 free relay. Karen Wiezbicki WM Backstroke record holder (1:03.116) State record holder backstroke (1:03.011).
Swimming: Coach Richard Bolles
3rd W’ Mass, 4th States. Al Bagg, Gary Pomeroy (2nd year for each), John Burney, Ken Galicia, State record 100 yard relay 3:20.7, Al Bagg, Gary, Greg
Wilk, WM Champions.
Boys Track: 9-5 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Bob Camp
Captain Michael Fleming
Valley Wheel Champion (and record holder) 330 low hurdles 40.3 Sr. Jeff Dobias,
440 53.4 Sr. Michael Fleming,
Shot Put Sr. Mark Monroe
MVP Michael Fleming
School Record”
330 low hurdle 40.3 Sr. Jeff Dobias
Mile Relay 3:38 06 Sr. John Dunn, Sr. Patrick Fleming, Sr. Doug Paris, Sr. Michael Fleming
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 05/22/1977
All-League Valley Wheel Jeff Dobias record holder 330 low hurdles (40.3) Mike Fleming 440 (1st 53.4). EL finished 2nd in both the 440 and mile relays.
Girls Track: 3-7
Baseball: 11-7 Coach Ray Arra, Bill Moge, Walt Porowski
Captain Doug Smith, Luc Menard
MVP Doug Smith
All League Sr. Doug Smith, Jr. Luc Menard, Jr. Dave Wilder, Jr. Carl Hallen
Vivenzio Award Jr. Luc Menard
Most Improved Jr. Dave Wilder
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/03/1977
All-League Valley Wheel Jr. Carl Hallen outfield .338 avg., Sr. Doug Smith utility 5-1 pitching record, .333 batting average 15 hits.
Valley Wheel Co-Champions.
Cross Country: 7-6
Boys Lacrosse: 5-2-1
Golf: 5-6 Coach Bob Mazzariello, Dave Marden
Captain Peter FolkW’Mass 3rd place So. Joe DeAngelo
Girls Tennis: 2-12
Boys Tennis: 6-10 Coach Ed Modzelewski
Softball: 5-10
Field Hockey: 6-3-3 Coach Sue Exley
Linda Carroll MVP, Marybeth Griswold, Best Offensive player
Note: Dr. ED Steitz authored a book entitled “Illustrated Basketball Rules”. Dr. Steitz, an East Longmeadow resident, is Director of Athletics at Springfield College, editor of basketball rules, and member of the Executive Committee for both the NCAA and the ECAC and a member of the US Olympic Basketball Committee.
1977-1978
Eighteenth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal
Baseball: – 14-6 Coach ray Artra, Ron Knowe, Walt Porowski
Captain Luc Menard, Mark Midwood
MVP Sr. Luc Menard
Most Improved Sr. Tom Florence
Vivenzio Award Sr. Luc Menard
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 06/04/1978
EL seeded 2nd Division II playoffs behind Drury.
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/02/1978
All-WM Division II First team Sr. Luc Menard 3rd base batted .309 co-captain, also played SS, 1st base and pitched, Sr. Marc Midwood outfield (2nd year) All-Wheel, batted .395 15 RBI, 3 HR, 4 triples and a .596 on-base percentage co-captain, 2 errors in 3 years, nailed only twice while stealing base in 3 years. . Second team Sr. Rick Walz outfield.
Girls Tennis: – 7-9
Boys Tennis: – 6-9
Boys Lacrosse: – 4-6
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 6/25/1978
All-WM Second team Jim Foley, Craig Powers, Brian Scully.
Golf: – 5-7
Softball: – 3-10
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/09/1978
All-WM No selections for EL
Football: – 7-3 Coach Bob Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Ken Grip, Bob Conlin, Bob Branchini
Captain Tom Franco, Rick Willis, Jim Foley
MVP Rick Willis
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/18/1977
All-WM First team Sr. Tom Franco inside linebacker two-year starter played offense and defense, never missed a snap for punts and place kicks. Second team Sr. Mike Kelllerher utility.
League’s Best rushing offense. All league Tom Franco, John Driscoll, Gary Pomeroy, Rick Willis, Jeff Pendorff, Mike Kelliher. All W’ Mass Tom Franco, Rick Willis MVP.
Swimming: Coach Richard Bolles
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/12/1978
All-WM Sr. Al Bagg 100 free (1st) and Jr. Gary Pomeroy 50 free (2nd) (3rd year for each), Sr. Steve McFarland breaststroke 200 medley relay (1st), Sr. Ken Galica 200 freestyle (2nd).
Girls Swimming: – 10-3 Coach Sue Laing, Kim Wiezbicki
Captain Kristin Mumford, Kim Lincoln
W’Mass Champions by point total
State Champions
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/18/1977
Kim Wiezbicki (2nd year) 200 medley relay, 200 individual medley, backstroke, Carolyn Burney, 100, 200 freestyle 200 freestyle relay, Fr, Jill Wilder 50, 100 free, anchor leg for 200 medley relay, Jr. Sue Robinson (2nd year) breaststroke..
Susan Laing, Karen Wiezbicki 2nd place W’ Mass, State Champions. Carolyn Burney, Karen
Wiezbicki co- MVP’s.
Soccer: – 4-10-3 Coach Stan Bernatowicz, Ray Wheeler
Captain Scott Danner, Paul Ernsting
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/19/1977
All-League Pioneer Valley Sr. Scott Dammer goal, Jr. Chris Sand back, Jr. Rick Nasmam back.
All-WM No selections for EL.
Field Hockey: – 8-1-3 Coach Sue Exley, Karen Zych
Captain Trish Bradstreet, Mary Lynn Marazzi
MVP Sr. Karen Sullivan, Sr. Trish Bradstreet
High Scorer Sr. Mary Hanna
Valley Wheel Champions, W’ Mass Champions.
Cross Country: – 7-4 Coach Frank Dutille
Captain Tom Florence, Mark Midwood
MVP Jr. Randall Burd
Girls Soccer: – First year 1-13-2 Coach Reanne Burke.
Ronnie Morass MVP, Lynn Hedin top scorer
Basketball: – 9-9 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Ken Grip
Captain Luc Menard, Mark Midwood
Track: – 4-8
Gymnastics: – 4-7 Coach Barbara Roosts
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/26/1978
All-WM No selections for EL for either boys or girls.
Tim Daggett from W.S. won 5 of the 7 categories.
Tri Captains Carolyn Burney, Sandy McKenney, Cindy Seyler
Hockey: – 10-7-2 Coach Fassnacht, Callahan
Captain Tom MacDonald
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 02/26/1978
EL finishes in 2nd place behind Longmeadow
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/21/1978
All-League Wright division Chris Trinceri.
All-WM Second team Jr. Chris Trinceri. Wright division 2nd place. Honorable mention Jim Trace.
John McCullough leading scorer 17 G 20 A 37 pts. Trace 17 G 14 A 31 pts.
Wrestling: – 7-7 Coach Bob Mazzariello, Kevin Plette, Sal Terriama
Captain Mike Kelliher, John Driscoll
W’Mass Champions
School Record:
Undefeated 14-0 Sr. John Driscoll (All pins)
3rd place W’Mass Sr. John Driscoll, Sr. Mike Kelliher, 4th place So. Mark DeBloc
WM qualifiers Mike Kelliher, Mark BeBlok, John Driscoll
Girls Basketball: – 2-15 Coach Bob Susan Laing, Laurie D’Ambia
Captain Carla Moses, Nina Roberts, Patricia Bradstreet
W’ Mass All Star Nina Roberts
1978-1979
Ninteenth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal
Boys Track: – 6-3 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Bob Camp
Captain Randall Burd, Greg Towle, Vincent Zuccalo
MVP Greg Towle
School Record:
Javelin 189’ 6” Joe Wadden (League record also)
Triple Jump 41’ 7.25” Steve Lissier
Mile 4:30 05 Randall Burd
Greg Towle: 330 low hurdles 39.4 (League record also), 120 high hurdles 14.4 (League record also), W’Mass Champion 330 low hurdle, 120 high hurdle, State Champion 120 high hurdles, New England Champion 120 high hurdle
Decathalon Champion Steve Lussier
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/27/1979
All-WM Greg Towle
EL placed 4th WM
All-State Greg Towle lone WM champion with win in high hurdles (14.77) EL finishes 1st in States
Girls Track: – 4-5
Golf: – 7-4 Coach Bob Mazzariello, Dave Marden
Captain Joe DeAngelo
Girls Tennis: – 6-9
Softball: – 6-10
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/08/1979
All W’Mass Jr. Joanne Skiffington Infield
Boys Tennis: – 54-14 Coach Ed Modzelewski
Baseball: – 3-14 Coach Ray Arra, Ron Knowe, Walt Porowski
Most Improved Sr. Dave Hedin
Vivenzio Award Jr. Mike O’Shaughnessy
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/08/1979
All-WM No selections for EL
Swimming: – 5-6 Coach Richard Bolles
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/04/1979
All-WM Jr. Diana Robbins diving, Jr. Dave Simonich 200 medley relay sixth at WM in backstroke, Sr. Gary Pomeroy 50 free four year All W’Mass First in WM 50 and 100 freestyle second in states by .049 sec 50 free, Sr. Paul Donlin 100 back third in the WM backstroke and fourth in the 50 free. Honorable mention Jr. Peter Avdoulos, Sr. Joe Wadden
Lacrosse:
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/08/1979
All-WM No selections for EL
Girls Soccer: – 3-9-3 Coach Jakie Upshaw
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/17/1978
All W’ Mass No Selections for E.L.
Cross Country: – 6-4 Coach Dale
Dave Gelinas MVP Captains Randy Burd, Rick Hundertmark
Field Hockey: – 1-11 Coach Sue Exley, Trish Hafey
Captains Sue Brown, Laurie LaClair. Mary Carol best offensive player, Jennifer Fisk best defensive player, Sue Brown MVP.
Soccer: – 4-13-1 Coach John Coburn (First year)
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/17/1978
All W’ Mass No Selections for E.L.
All stars Chris Sand, Rick Nasmin, and Dave Hedin
Girls Swimming: – 5-8 Coach Janet Kerr
Captains Sue Scanlon, Jill Wilder, Jill Wilder MVP. 5th WM, 9th States
School record Sue Wadden 100 breaststroke 1:12.5
Football: – 8-2 Coach Bob Dobias, Ed Modzelewski
2 time All Suburban League Sr. Gary Pomeroy, scored 87 points, rushed for over 800 yards, TE as a junior and started as a sophomore. Other All League Tackle Jeff Delessio, Running back/Halfback Joe DeAngelo, LineBacker Gary Pomeroy
Gymnastics: – 0-9 Coach Barbara Roostis
Captains Cindy Seyler, Diana Robbins
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/01/1979
All W’ Mass No Selections for E.L.
Wrestling: – 11-5 Coach Bob Mazzariello, Jeff Curzi, Brian Smith
Captain Tom Caliento
W’Mass Champion Jr. Steve Muise, 2nd place Sr. dave Anderson, Sr. Tom Caliento, 3rd place St. Tom Cunningham, Sr. Steve Whitney, 4th place Jr. Mike Torcia, 5th place So. Tom Goguen, Sr. Mark Whitney, Jr. Dan Lincoln, Fr. Scott Somers.
MVP Tom Caliento
Most Improved Mike Torcia
Sportsmanship Award (Officials) Joe Ryan
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/25/1979
All-WM Division II Jr. Steve Muise 157 lbs. 11-3-2. He was one pound over the limit before a match at Longmeadow; he qualified for the match by running to Longmeadow High School.
3rd Place WM. W’ Mass champion Steve Muise, second place, Dave Anderson, Tom Caliento, third place, Tom Cunningham, Steve Whitney, Tim Goguen.
Basketball: – 7-9 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Ron Knowe
Captain Joe DeAngelo, Jim Skiffington
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/01/1979
All-WM 2nd Team Mike Martino
Captains Jim Skiffington, Joe DeAngelo. Mike Martino leading scorer
Girls Basketball: – 7-9 Coach Robert Camp
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/08/1979
All-League Valley Wheel No selections for EL
All-WM No selections for EL
Hockey: – 5-11-1 Coach Robert Fassnacht, James Callahan
Captain Richard Nasman, John McCullough, Chris Sand
All League Sr. John McCullogh, Sr. Richard Nasman
All W’Mass Sr. John McCullogh, 2nd team Sr. Richard Nasman
Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/25/1979
All-League Wright division First team, Sr. John McCoulough forward 30 goals, 23 assists, Dick Nasman defense.
All-WM First team John McCoulough utility Wright Division top scorer 30 G 23 A 53 points, Second Team Dick Nasman utility.
John McCullough leading scorer, Division scoring title (by more than 15 points)