1972
Jaguars Dominate, but Fall Short of Goal
The 1972 Jaguars fresh from the previous season's WPIAL championship loss had high hopes to return and secure the crown. The team returning 19 seniors that included 11 lettermen, and were picked by most publications to repeat as Big Ten champions and return to the AA championship game.
Undefeated throughout the season, until a loss to Monessen late in the season ended their championship aspirations.
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Season:
TJ 38 vs. Brownsville 0: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 29 vs Laurel Highlands 0: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 2 vs Clairton 0: No Game- Teacher Strike (win)
TJ 27 vs Belle Vernon 0: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 32 vs Ringgold 22: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 19 vs EF 6: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 14 vs South Allegheny 7: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 0 vs Monessen 30: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 2 vs Charleroi 0: No Game- Teacher Strike (win)
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Roster:
Seniors
Mike Riccio
Scott Chamberlain
Bob Hodge
Mike Kobetich
Tom Kyle
Cuyler Mikell
Dave Moore
Jack Schaffer
John Schaffer
Gary Slonaker
Bob Vanucci
Randy York
Juniors:
Keith Potts
Joel Dragan
Jim Jeffers
Jeff Klingensmith
Ted Leamen
Ed Litman
Gary McClanahan
Tim Tankosic
Dave Weber
Rock Lindsey
John Hyland
John Yanek
Keith Bachman
Kevin Mason
Don Withers
Jerry Leete
Albert Breisinger
Sophomores:
Dave Andros
Bob Bodner
David Brubaker
Chris Fonataro
Dan Grant
Rich Hines
Rich Huffman
Frank Kasycki
Tim Restauri
Bill Sarmento
Don Withers
Wes Hoffman
Dave LaFrankie
Gary Gomolak
Tim Yanik
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Coaching Staff:
Bap Manzini- Head Coach
Jim Currie- Assistant Coach
Jim Hoffman-Assistant Coach
Ron Campbell-Assistant Coach
Tim Lee-Assistant Coach
John Rapchak-Assistant Coach
Stats:
Points scored per game: 22.7
Points allowed per game: 9.2
Rushing Yards (TD's):
Dan Crisp:
John Harchar:
Rock Lindsey:
Receptions/yards (TD's):
Dan Crisp: ??()
John Harchar: ??()
Passing Yards/ Completions-Attempts (TD's):
Keith Potts:
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School Record:
Longest Kick Return TD: 95-Dan Crisp (Belle Vernon)
Previous Record: 90 yds (Jeff Getty 1962)
Touchdown Passes Game: 3-Keith Potts
