1979
Jaguars Rebound, Make Playoffs
The 1979 Jaguars led by Coach Bap Manzini, finished in second place behind Belle Vernon in the Big Ten Conference with an overall 9-1 record. Securing a playoff spot, the team would lose to a tough Mount Lebanon team in the first round.
In 1979 the Jaguars finally reappeared in playoff competition after many years of being so close. This was made possible when the WPIAL playoff system expanded to include more teams. The Jaguars had now gone through an amazing 15 consecutive winning seasons under Coach Manzini.
The offense was a young group led by junior running back Darnell Stone, junior Kevin Russell, and wide receiver Ray DiCarlo. The offensive line was tough and opened up large running lanes, and was led by.......
Defensively, they were led by....... The 1979 defense also tied the 1971 mark of posting an incredible 6 shutouts.
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Season:
TJ 2 vs Bethel Park 0: *forfeit win
TJ 42 vs Charleroi 0: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 28 vs Ringgold 0: (Pictures, articles)
TJ ?? vs West Mifflin North 0: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ ?? vs Laural Highlands 0: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 6 vs Steel Valley 0: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 32 vs EF 3: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 13 vs Belle Vernon 24: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 20 vs Brownsville 0: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 51 vs Monessen 6: (Pictures, articles, video)
Playoffs:
TJ 16 vs Mount Lebanon 41: (Pictures, articles, video)
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Roster:
Seniors:
Gary Yogan
Mike Kline
Bob Harchar
Jim Breisinger
Rich Joyce
J.C.. Lewis
Jeff Muehlbauer
Joe Marcheletta
Ray DiCarlo
John Giansante
Mark Litz
Ron Mumbray
Henry Cook
Jeff Crane
Ray DiCarlo
Don Scalers
Juniors:
Darnell Stone
Pedro Bowman
Kevin Russell
Chuck Pukansky
Bob Garchek
Gary Natter
Billy Edmonds
Rich Deonavich
John Barrett
Bill Edmonds
Mike Potts
Pat Coll
Mike Dowling
Doug Guddenburr
Bill McCormick
Pete Yaksick
Scott Stefan
Jeff Frontera
Jeff Sterbenz
Sophomores:
Jeff Callahan
Mike Svac
Scott Falvo
Mike Drobac
Eric Hasis
Ralph Holzer
Eric Meehan
Toby Klingstrom
Tom Geigerich
George Liptack
Mark Richard
John Sweeney
Ricci Mason
Chuck Diller
Rich Bendel
Scott Jeffers
Randy Sarber
Tom Low
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Coaching Staff:
Bap Manzini- Head Coach
John Yogan- Assistant Coach
George Wilson-Assistant Coach
John Mitruski-Assistant Coach
Jim Hoffman-Assistant Coach
Ron Campbell-Assistant Coach
John Rapchak-Assistant Coach
George Lee-Assistant Coach
Stats:
Points scored per game:
Points allowed per game: 7.4
Rushing Yards (TD's):
Pedro Bowman: 439 (3)
Darnell Stone: 1,082 (16)
Howie Canteese: ??(1)
J.C. Lewis: ?? (1)
Kevin Russell: ??(1)
John Giansante: ??(1)
Ray DiCarlo: ??(1)
Mike Kline: ??(1)
Jeff Callahan: ?? (1)
Receptions/yards (TD's):
Ron Mumbray: ??/ (1)
Ray DiCarlo: ??/ (4)
Jeff Crane: ??/ (1)
Passing Yards/ Completions-Attempts (TD's):
Kevin Russell: 707/ 37-80 (5)
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School Record:
Shutouts in a Season: 6
Previous Record: 6 (1971)