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

Howie Canteese

Bob Harchar

Jim Breisinger

Rich Joyce

J.C.. Lewis

Dave Davies

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)