Volume 10, Issue 2 Winter 2017-18 McCORTcrushers 2017-18 WINTER SPORTS MEDIA GUIDE Bishop McCort Catholic High School would like to thank the following businesses for their support as Corporate Sponsors

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WINTER SPORTS MEDIA GUIDE ———— 2017-2018 ————

he entire Bishop McCort High School commu- T nity appreciates the businesses, coaches, par- ents, students, and friends who celebrate Crusher Athletics. Thank you for supporting Bishop McCort’s tradition of excellence on and off the field.

Bishop McCort Catholic High School 25 Osborne Street Johnstown, PA 15905 (814) 536-8991

www.mccort.org

Board of Trustees The 2017-18 Media Guides are published in the fall, winter, and spring by Bishop McCort’s Athletic Bishop Development Office. Bishop of Altoona/Johnstown Mr. Mark Pasquerilla — Chairman Mr. Joe Martella — Vice-Chairman Mr. Tim Clark — Treasurer Table of Contents Mr. Bill Ingram — Secretary Principal’s Welcome 1 Boys 2-23 Mr. Bob McGowan Mrs. Lynn Tomkowski —2017-2018 quick facts 2 Mr. Thomas Deter Father David Peles —coaching profiles 3-5 Mr. Richard Phillips Very Rev. James F. Crookston —team roster & photo 6 —2017-2018 schedule 7 —photo roster 8-10 —all-time team records 11 Bishop McCort Administration —all-time individual records 12-14 —all-time record vs. opponents 15 Thomas Fleming, Jr. Tina Mirilovich Principal/CAO Director of Advancement —all-time great teams 16-18 [email protected] [email protected] —all-time coaching records 19 —1,000 point scorers 20-22 Stephen Cotchen Chris Pfeil —junior high roster & team photo 23 Assistant Principal/AD Dean of Discipline Girls Basketball 24-36 [email protected] [email protected] —2017-2018 quick facts 24 Thomas Smith —coaching profiles 25 Principal/Divine Mercy —team roster and photo 26 [email protected] —2017-2018 schedule 27 Angela Blough —photo roster 28-29 Director of Finance —junior high roster & team photo 31 [email protected] —all-time team and individual record book 32 —all-time coaching record & rec. vs. opp. 33 —all-time great teams 34-36 CRUSHERS ON THE WEB 37-42 —2017-18 schedule and team roster 37 WEB —team roster and team photo 38 —coaching profiles 39 School: www.mccort.org —middle school team 40 —picture roster 41 Athletics: CrusherAthletics.org —all-time great teams 42 Cheerleaders 43-48 TWITTER —team photo 43 School: www.twitter.com/bishopmccort —coaching profiles 44 —great teams 45-48 Athletics: www.twitter.com/crushersports 49-51 —2017-18 schedule 49 FACEBOOK —team roster and team photo 50 —record book 51 www.facebook.com/bishopmccort Quick Facts

GOOGLE+ Location …….……...... Johnstown, Bishop McCort Enrollment (7-12) …….…………………………………………..440 Nickname …….…………...... Crushers INSTAGRAM Affiliation/Conference …..P.I.A.A./Laurel Highlands Athletic www.instagram.com/bishopmccort Winter Venues ………...... Bishop McCort Gymnasium ………………………………..War Memorial YOUTUBE Athletic Department Phone …….…………...... 814.535.4118 www.youtube.com/bishopmccort Office Phone …….…………...... 814.536.8991 Web Site ……...... www.mccort.org Media Site …….www.twitter.com/crushersports

Historical Sketch: Bishop McCort is a private Catholic Athletics and Arts: high school committed to spiritual Bishop McCort offers several There are 21 available varsity and moral formation in a disci- unique and leading educational sports programs to help the stu- plined educational environment. programs such as: dents to develop their full poten- Our high school attracts academi- tial. The Bishop McCort athletic cally-motivated students from  Student Enrichment Time (SET) program is one of the most suc- three counties surrounding our cessful in the state. The football campus in Johnstown. Founded in  Academic Enrichment Class program has produced six profes- 1922, Bishop McCort Catholic High  After-school Tutoring sional football players. The hockey School has focused on aggressively team, boys basketball, girls bas- preparing students to be leaders  Trout in the Classroom ketball, and teams have and to pursue knowledge through- combined for 11 state champion-  iPads in the Classroom out their lives. ships. Our sports teams play in the  Mock Trial new 7,500-seat Johnstown . The high school presents Campus Life:  Rosary Club With a student/teacher ratio of 11 critically acclaimed performances to 1, each student is challenged to  AP Biology — Windber Research in the Guzzi Performing Arts Cen- ter. The most recent addition to reach their potential in mind, body, Institute Partnership and spirit. Enriched by Catholic the school is the 14,436 square- intellectual and cultural traditions,  College in High School foot Bach Wellness Center. The Bishop McCort is a place that center includes a weight room, fit- International Student Program throughout its history has promot-  ness area, and an auxiliary gym- ed excellent teaching. nasium. Bishop McCort Catholic High School has more than 35 clubs with a broad appeal, including honors, social, community service, fine arts, and athletics. In addition, we ask our students to complete a minimum of 42 hours of communi- ty service a year for church, school, or community organiza- tions. Bishop McCort offers 8 Advanced Placement courses and 23 Honors courses, more than any other school in our area. It is this curric- ulum that prepares our students to excel at the finest colleges and uni- versities across the country.

Thomas P. Fleming, Jr. BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/CAO

January 2018

Dear Supporters and Members of the Bishop McCort Family,

It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to another exciting year of Bishop McCort Catholic High School athletics. The musicians, color guard, and student-athletes continue the proud Crusher tradition that was forged over ninety years ago at Johnstown Catholic High School. Our alumni, staff, faculty, parents, and most especially our students sincerely appreciate your attendance at our games and your good wishes throughout the school year.

Our coaches and teachers expect our student-athletes to compete at their best and to their full- est—always reinforcing the school’s commitment to sportsmanship and fair play. As a PIAA member school, we firmly believe that the outcome of any athletic contest should be determined by the quality of play on the field or court and by the positive support of the spectators.

Regardless of the outcome of each contest, we ask that our Crusher fans and supporters consid- er the time and effort that each of these young participants have put forth in order to represent Bishop McCort Catholic High School. A ticket to an interscholastic athletic event is a privi- lege. It is a privilege to watch youngsters participate in and learn from the lessons provided by athletic competition. Let’s work together in the promotion and achievement of good sports- manship ideals. We should be an example to others by showing an appreciation of all perfor- mances as well as a graceful acceptance of results.

I am pleased to present to you the 2017-18 Winter Sports Media Guide. This comprehensive guide highlights the Bishop McCort athletic teams that compete during the winter sports .

Thank you again for your support of our student-athletes. Enjoy the contest!

In support of Crusher Athletics,

Thomas P. Fleming Jr. Principal/CAO

Winter Media Guide 2016-17 │ WELCOME 1 2 0 1 7 - 18 Quick Facts

2016-17 SEASON RESULTS: COACHING STAFF: BASKETBALL HISTORY: First Year of Basketball: 1923-1924 Date Opponent Result Head Coach: Jerry Murphy (‘85) Overall All-Time Record: 1542-780 (.664) 12/16/2016 Bishop Carroll W 62-54 Alma Mater: Univ. of Alaska Anchorage Winning Seasons: 72 Seasons with 20 or more wins: 30 12/19/2016 Penn Cambria W 76-51 Record at School: 63-34, 3 years (.649) Consecutive Winning Seasons: 29 (1942-71) 12/21/2016 Berlin W 63-36 Assistant Coach: Mike Burgo (‘81) Current Consecutive Winning Seasons: 1 Windber Rotary Tournament Undefeated Seasons: 1 (27-0) 1950-51 Alma Mater: IUP 12/27/2016 Shade W 65-50 Record in District VI Playoffs: 66-26 (.717) Junior High Head Coach: Sean Wesner(‘04) Record in PIAA State Playoffs: 19-18 (.514) 12/28/2016 Somerset W 63-62 Junior High Assistant: Mike Bako (‘10) Decade of 1920s: 96-41 (.701) 1/4/2017 Forest Hills W 65-41 Decade of 1930s: 124-84 (.596) Athletic Trainer: Mariann McCowan (’90) 1/6/2017 Richland L 50-52 Decade of 1940s: 175-61 (.742) Decade of 1950s: 196-60 (.766) 1/9/2017 Johnstown L 52-55 Scorekeeper: Mike Bako (‘10) Decade of 1960s: 206-55 (.789) Clock Operator: Mike Schellhammer (‘05) 1/12/2017 Westmont W 56-47 Decade of 1970s: 105-119 (.469) Decade of 1980s: 189-92 (.673) 1/14/2017 St. Joseph Academy W 72-48 Decade of 1990s: 159-106 (.600) 1/16/2017 Blairsville W 98-60 Decade of 2000s: 175-104 (.627) 1/18/2017 Bedford W 67-36 TEAM INFORMATION: Decade of 2010s: 99-50 (.664)

1/20/2017 Somerset W 78-52 Overall 2016-17 Record: 22-5 (.750) MEDIA INFORMATION: 1/25/2017 Central Cambria W 66-58 2 OT Home Record: 12-1 Web Address: www.mccort.org 1/27/2017 Cambria Heights W 86-43 Sports Webmaster: John DeFazio Away Record: 5-3 School Phone: 814-536-8991 1/30/2017 Altoona W 75-62 Neutral Site Record: 5-1 WJAC Sports: 814-255-7651 2/1/2017 Richland W 56-34 WTAJ Sports: 1-800-762-6053 Conference Record: 12-4 Fox 8 Sports: 814-266-8088 2/3/2017 Johnstown W 58-53 Tribune Democrat: 814-532-5080 Last Opponent: O.L.S.H., Lost 60-55 2/6/2017 Bishop Guilfoyle L 57-71 Altoona Mirror: 1-800-339-4482

2/8/2017 Westmont L 50-53 2/10/2017 Bedford W 70-57 2/15/2017 Somerset W 74-64 District VI "AA" Tournament

2/23/2017 #8 Portage W 69-40 2/28/2017 #4 Purchase Line W 68-44 3/3/2017 #3 Bishop Guilfoyle * W 63-60 PIAA Tournament 3/11/2017 Jeannette W 65-51 3/16/2017 O.L.S.H. L 55-60

* = District VI Championship

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 2 Crusher Basketball │ COACHING PROFILES

JERRY MURPHY — HEAD COACH

TENTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL FIFTH SEASON AS HEAD COACH

Jerry Murphy, a 1985 McCort graduate, begins his tenth season on the Bishop McCort staff and his fifth season as the Head Basketball Coach.

In 2014, he finished his first season with a 16-8 record and led the Crush- ers to the LHAC Section 2 Championship. In 2017, he led the Crusher Bas- ketball Program to its 10th District VI title with a 22-5 record.

Coach Murphy was previously responsible for overseeing player develop- ment and running the junior high basketball program. In 2013, he led the McCort junior high team to a LHAC Championship with a 16-5 record.

As a student-athlete at Bishop McCort, “Murph” was a three-year letter winner in basketball, football, and baseball. He was the starting point guard on the 1985 state runner-up team. During his three years on the basketball team, the Crushers won three district titles and compiled a 78-15 record. Coach Murphy currently holds the school record for most assists in a single season with 243, set in 1985. His 302 career assists is the fifth highest total in school history.

Jerry is currently a real estate agent with RE/MAX POWER Associates. Jerry and his wife, Karla, reside in Johnstown. They have two daughters, Olivia, a senior at Baldwin Wallace University, and Alana, a 7th grader at Divine Mercy Academy.

The Bishop McCort Youth Basketball Camps offer both boys and the girls entering grades 4 through 8 the op- portunity to become the next genera- tion of Crushers on the hardwood. The Camps are designed to provide a fun, challenging, and educational basketball experience through in- struction and competition designed to address the age and maturity of the camper. Each player will be coached throughout the week with a staff recog- nized for their ability to teach basketball in an enthusiastic and safe way. It is our hope that each young athlete will leave our camp with the tools to become a better basketball player and the fond memories of a positive, fun-filled week.

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 3 Crusher Basketball │ COACHING PROFILES

MIKE BURGO — ASSISTANT COACH EIGHTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL

Mike Burgo, a 1981 McCort graduate, begins his eighth season on the Crusher staff. Coach Burgo’s main responsibilities include individual skill development and off-season coordinator.

Coach Burgo is the school’s all-time career leader with 522 assists and is second all-time with 234 assists in a single season. Mike also set a UPJ Mountain Cat Tournament record in 1980 with 18 assists in a single game.

Mike is employed by Gleason Technology. Mike resides in Johnstown and has two sons, Josh, a

2012 Bishop McCort graduate and Jacob, a 2014 Bishop McCort graduate.

SENIORS

Jerod Diamond, Hogan Helsel, Matt Petrosky, Luke Conahan, David Gacka

DAVID GACKA

HAVE A GREAT SEASON!

Love, Your Family

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 4 Crusher Basketball │ COACHING PROFILES

SEAN WESNER — HEAD COACH THIRD SEASON AS THE HEAD JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL COACH

Sean Wesner, a 2004 McCort graduate, begins his third season as Head Junior High Basketball Coach. Previously, Coach Wesner spent four seasons on the Crusher staff. Coach Wesner’s primary re- sponsibilities are guiding player development and running the Junior High basketball program. After graduating from Bishop McCort, Coach Wesner earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Uni- versity of Pittsburgh. He is the owner and operator of Wesner’s Lawn Care in Johnstown. Sean resides in Westmont.

MIKE BAKO — ASSISTANT COACH THIRD SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL

Mike Bako, a 2010 McCort graduate, begins his third season as Assistant Junior High Basketball Coach. As a student-athlete, Bako was a two-year letter winner in basketball and three-year letter winner in football. In basketball, Bako helped Bishop McCort win a District VI Championship in 2008 and a LHAC title in 2009. In football, he helped lead the Crushers to three District VI Championships, three LHAC titles from 2007 to 2009, and a trip to the State Final in 2009. Bako has played in integral role in the development of Bishop McCort’s youth athletic programs. In 2015, he coordinated the inaugural season for Crusader Football. Bako served as league director for Bishop McCort’s Parochial Basketball League from 2015 to 2017. From 2016 to 2017, serving as the school’s first Athletic Director, he worked to athletic programs at the newly formed Divine Mercy Catholic Academy. Bako continues to assist with parochial basketball. Mike graduated from Robert Morris in 2014 with a degree is Secondary Education (Social Studies). Bako is employed by Bishop McCort as a Social Studies Teacher. Also, he does scorebook for the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team. Mike resides in Richland.

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 5 Crusher Basketball │ 2017-18 T EAM ROSTER & PHOTO

NUMERICAL ROSTER:

# Full Name Class Ht. Pos. Parish 2 Luke Conahan Sr. 6-0 F West Hills Community Church 3 Christian Grandinetti So. 5-8 G St. Francis of Assisi 4 Aidan Layton So. 5-11 G St. Andrew 10 Zach Ramach So. 5-7 G Our Mother of Sorrows 11 Grant Jeanjaquet So. 5-10 G Our Mother of Sorrows 12 Nate Vamos So. 5-7 G St. Michael 13 Sam Newcomer So. 6-0 G St. Benedict 14 Hogan Helsel Sr. 5-9 G St. Benedict 20 David Gacka Sr. 5-10 F St. Clement 21 Ben Seidel Jr. 5-11 G West Hills Community Church 22 Bobby Semelsberger Jr. 6-2 G Church of Christ 23 Tyler Vizzini So. 5-11 F St. Benedict 24 Jerod Diamond Sr. 5-9 G St. Benedict 25 Keegan Leis Jr. 5-10 G Visitation 30 Brendon Bair Fr. 6-1 F Journey Church 32 Alec Lovejoy So. 6-5 F SS Gregory & Barnabas 33 Collin Crocco So. 6-3 F Our Mother of Sorrows 42 Matt Petrosky Sr. 6-4 F St. Benedict

Row 1: Jerod Diamond, Christian Grandinetti, Hogan Helsel, David Gacka, Zach Ramach, Nate Vamos

Row 2: Aidan Layton, Keegan Leis, Luke Conahan, Tyler Vizzini, Ben Seidel, Grant Jeanjaquet

Row 3: Coach Murphy, Brendon Bair, Bobby Semelsberger, Matt Petrosky, Alec Lovejoy, Collin Crocco, Sam Newcomer

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 6 Crusher Basketball │ 2017-18 SCHEDULE

2017-18 Boys' Varsity Basketball Schedule Date Opponent Location Result 12/13/2017 Penn Cambria Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm Mountain Cat Tournament 12/15/2017 Ligonier Valley Pitt-Johnstown 6:00pm 12/16/2017 Forest Hills Pitt-Johnstown 8:00pm 12/20/2017 Central Cambria Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 12/22/2017 Cambria Heights Cambria Heights H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/3/2018 Westmont Westmont H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/8/2018 Somerset Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/9/2018 Bedford* Bedford H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/10/2018 Blairsville Blairsville H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/12/2018 Richland Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/15/2018 Johnstown Johnstown H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/17/2018 Altoona Altoona H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/19/2018 Bishop Guilfoyle Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/22/2018 Bishop Carroll Bishop Carroll H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/25/2018 Westmont Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/27/2018 St. Joseph Academy Boalsburg, PA 1:30/3:00pm 1/29/2018 Bedford * Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/30/2018 Hollidaysburg Hollidaysburg H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 2/2/2018 Somerset Somerset H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 2/5/2018 Richland Richland H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 2/8/2018 Johnstown Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 2/10/2018 Forest Hills Bishop McCort H.S. No JV/8:00pm * = Senior Night

2017-18 Boys' Junior High Basketball Schedule Date Opponent Location Time 12/11/2017 Penn Cambria Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 12/18/2017 Central Cambria Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 1/3/2018 Westmont Westmont H.S. 4:00pm 1/8/2018 Hollidaysburg Hollidaysburg J.H.S 4:00pm 1/9/2018 Bedford Bedford Middle School 4:00pm 1/10/2018 Somerset Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 1/12/2018 Richland Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 1/17/2018 Johnstown J.E.S. (Former Westside) 4:15pm 1/19/2018 Bishop Guilfoyle Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 1/23/2018 Altoona (White) Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 1/24/2018 Bishop Carroll Bishop Carroll H.S. 3:45pm 1/25/2018 Westmont Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 1/29/2018 Altoona (Maroon) Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 1/31/2018 Bedford Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 2/2/2018 Somerset Somerset Junior High Gym 4:00pm 2/5/2018 Forest Hills Forest Hills Field House 4:00pm 2/7/2018 Richland Richland H.S. 4:00pm 2/9/2018 Johnstown Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 2/12/2018 Cambria Heights Cambria Heights M.S 4:00pm

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 7 Crushers Basketball │ PHOTO ROSTER

2 3 Luke Christian Conahan Grandinetti Senior• Forward • 6-0 Soph. • Guard • 5-8 West Hills Community St. Francis of Assisi Church

4 10 Aiden Zach Layton Ramach Soph.• Guard • 5-11 Soph. • Guard • 5-7 St. Andrew Our Mother of Sorrows

11 12 Grant Nate Jeanjaquet Vamos Soph. • Guard • 5-10 Soph.• Guard • 5-7 Our Mother of Sorrows St. Michael

13 14 Sam Hogan Newcomer Helsel Soph.• Guard• 6-0 Senior • Guard • 5-9 St. Benedict St. Benedict

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 8 Crushers Basketball │ PHOTO ROSTER

20 21 David Ben Gacka Seidel Senior• Forward• 5-10 Junior• Guard • 5-11 St. Clement West Hills Community Church

22 23 Bobby Tyler Semelsberger Vizzini Jr.• Guard • 6-2 Soph.• Forward • 5-11 Church of Christ St. Benedict

24 25 Jerod Keegan Diamond Leis Senior • Guard • 5-9 Junior• Guard • 5-10 St. Benedict Visitation

30 32 Brendon Alec Bair Lovejoy Fr.• Forward • 6-1 Soph.• Forward • 6-5 Journey Church SS Gregory & Barnabas

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 9 Crushers Basketball │ PHOTO ROSTER

33 42 Collin Matt Crocco Petrosky Soph. • Forward • 6-3 Senior • Forward • 6-4 Our Mother of Sorrows St. Benedict

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 10 Crusher Basketball │ TEAM RECORDS, 1923-24 — 2016-17

SINGLE GAME AND SEASON TEAM RECORDS: Most Games Played: Most Free Throws Made: 1. 32 1983-1984 1. 513 1965-1966 2. 31 1982-1983 2. 492 1990-1991 31 1990-1991 3. 445 1988-1989 4. 30 1965-1966 4. 442 1982-1983 30 1984-1985 5. 429 1970-1971 30 1996-1997 6. 425 1954-1955 30 1997-1998 7. 412 1952-1953 30 2004-2005 8. 404 1983-1984 9. 403 1997-1998 Points Scored—Game Opponent: 5 seasons tied with 29 wins 10. 394 1963-1964 1. 113 Altoona 1991-92 Most Wins: 2. 107 Windber 1978-79 Most 3-Point Field Goals Made: 1. 28 1965-1966 3. 100 Altoona 1991-92 1. 142 2008-2009 2. 27 1982-1983 4. 96 Windber 1974-75 142 2012-2013 27 1950-1951 5. 95 Johnstown 1991-92 3. 132 2001-2002 4. 26 1983-1984 4. 127 2005-2006 95 Altoona 1990-91 26 1949-1950 5. 125 2006-2007 7. 94 Ligonier Valley 1974-75 6. 25 1984-1985 6. 119 2000-2001 25 1962-1963 7. 117 1999-2000 Points Scored—Combined: 8. 23 2004-2005 8. 113 1994-1995 1. 202 vs. Altoona 1991-92 23 1996-1997 9. 110 2011-2012 2. 184 vs. Ligonier 1974-75 23 1963-1964 10. 105 1996-1997 3. 177 vs. Altoona 1959-60 4. 176 vs. Blairsville 1970-71 Most Points Scored: Points Per Game: 1. 2,281 1965-1966 5. 175 vs. Altoona 1990-91 1. 76.0 1965-1966 2. 2,103 1990-1991 6. 174 vs. Altoona 1991-92 2. 72.7 1968-1969 3. 2,064 1983-1984 7. 173 vs. Windber 1974-75 3. 72.2 1967-1968 4. 2,054 1982-1983 8. 172 vs. Altoona 1990-91 4. 70.7 1966-1967 5. 1,976 1984-1985 9. 171 vs. B. McDevitt 1965-66 5. 69.7 2005-2006 6. 1,951 2005-2006 171 vs. B. Carroll 1992-93 69.7 1969-1970 7. 1,923 1987-1988 171 vs. Somerset 2005-06 7. 69.3 1974-1975 8. 1,892 1996-1997 8. 68.7 1987-1988 BMHS 3 Point FGM, Team: 9. 1,891 1997-1998 9. 67.8 1990-1991 1. Bald Eagle 12 1/08/07 1,891 1988-1989 10. 67.5 1970-1971 B.Carroll 12 12/19/01 Most Field Goals Made: Points Scored—Game: Bedford 12 2/01/13 1. 884 1965-1966 1. 113 vs. Penn Hall 1967-68 3. Somerset 11 12/15/07 2. 830 1983-1984 2. 107 vs. Vo-Tech 1980-81 4. 8 Times 10 3. 816 1984-1985 Opponent 3 Point FGM, Team: 3. 104 vs. Blairsville 1970-71 4. 806 1982-1983 5. 769 2005-2006 104 vs. Somerset 2005-06 1. P.Cambria 12 12/1/2000 6. 765 1990-1991 5. 103 vs. Shade 1987-88 2. C.Cambria 11 1/26/2005 7. 764 1980-1981 6. 102 vs. Forest Hills 1990-91 P.Cambria 11 12/18/1998 8. 747 1963-1964 7. 101 vs. C. Township 1987-88 Altoona 11 1/18/1992 9. 742 1987-1988 10. 738 1996-1997 101 vs. Everett 1968-69 5. 4 Times 10

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 11 Crusher Basketball │ INDIVIDUAL RECORDS, 1923-24 — 2016-17

Total Points Scored—Career: Single Season Scoring Average: Field Goals Made—Season:

1. Nemo Trexler 1623 2011-14 1. Dave Pavlick 24.9 1971 1. Scott Instone 248 1989

2. Paul Deibert 1603 1981-85 2. Scott Instone 22.7 1989 2. Josh McIntosh 241 1998 3. Paul Deibert 240 1984 3. Pete O’Connor 1378 2004-06 3. Pete O’Connor 21.4 2006 4. Paul Deibert 235 1985 4. Dan Pavlick 1325 1978-81 Leroy Leslie 21.4 1948 5. Mike Gresik 230 1981 5. Scott Instone 1317 1986-89 5. Mike Gresik 20.7 1981 Fred Garbinski 230 1961 6. Fred Garbinski 20.3 1961 6. Craig Instone 1201 1988-91 7. Pete O’Connor 227 2006 7. Mike Solomon 20.0 1993 7. Rashaun Puryear 1184 1994-97 8. Dave Pavlick 222 1971 Paul Deibert 20.0 1985 8. Mike Gresik 1159 1978-81 9. Craig Instone 219 1991 9. Nemo Trexler 19.9 2014 9. Mike Solomon 1090 1990-93 10 Nemo Trexler 218 2013 10. Josh McIntosh 19.7 1998 10. Rob Whorl 1034 1982-84 11. Mike Solomon 217 1993 11. Craig Instone 19.3 1991 12. Rashaun Puryear 207 1996 11. Ted Kurowski 996 1961-64 12. Paul Deibert 18.8 1984 3 players tied with 202 12. Kevin Sheridan 995 1998-00 Field Goals Made—Game: Total Points Scored—Season: 1. Fred Garbinski 18 Conemaugh ‘61 1. Scott Instone 659 1989 Scott Instone 18 H. Center ‘88 2. Dave Pavlick 622 1971 3. Leroy Leslie 15 St. Joseph’s ‘48 3. Paul Deibert 602 1984 Ed Pavlick 15 Windber ‘49 4. Pete O’Connor 600 2006 Fred Garbinski 15 Franklin ‘61 5. Paul Deibert 599 1985 Tom Kohan 15 Windber ‘76 Mike Gresik 599 1981 Paul Deibert 15 Vo-Tech ‘83

7. Craig Instone 598 1991 Mike Solomon 15 B.Carroll ‘93

8. Josh McIntosh 591 1998 Pete O’Connor 15 Aliquippa ‘06 9 players tied with 14 9. Fred Garbinski 548 1961

10. Mike Solomon 540 1993 nd 11. Ed Pavlick 530 1950 PETE O’CONNOR—3 All-Time Scorer in BMCHS History with 1,378 career points. 12. Leroy Leslie 514 1948

Total Points Scored—Game: Field Goals Made—Career: 1. Dave Pavlick 45 Vo-Tech ‘71 1. Nemo Trexler 648 2011-14 2. Fred Garbinski 44 Conemaugh ‘61 2. Paul Deibert 628 1982-85 3. Tom Kohan 40 Windber, ‘76 4. Mike Foran 37 A. Catholic ‘60 3. Dan Pavlick 546 1979-81 5. Leroy Leslie 36 St.Joe’s, ‘48 4. Pete O’Connor 534 2004-06 Ed Pavlick 36 Windber, ’49 5. Rashaun Puryear 503 1995-97 Scott Instone 36 H.Center, ‘88 6. Scott Instone 502 1987-89 Mike Solomon 36 B.Carroll, ‘93 Pete O’Connor 36 Aliquippa, ‘06 7. Mike Gresik 449 1979-81 Nemo Trexler 36 Richland ‘14 8. Rob Whorl 448 1982-84 11. Paul Deibert 35 BG, ‘84 9. Mike Solomon 434 1991-93 12. Mike Solomon 34 Altoona, ’91 10. Craig Instone 422 1989-91 13. Paul Deibert 33 Vo-Tech, ‘83 MIKE SOLOMON—averaged 20.0 points 11. Ted Kurowski 420 1962-64 Paul Deibert 33 Maplewood ‘85 per game in the 1992-93 season. Scott Instone 33 C.Township ’89 12. Fred Garbinski 386 1959-61 Kevin Sheridan 33 Richland, ‘99

Logan Kasper 33 Somerset ‘17

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 12 Crusher Basketball │ INDIVIDUAL RECORDS, 1923-24 — 2016-17

Free Throws Made—Career: Jordan Span- 3-Point Field Goals Made—Game: gler made eight 1. Paul Deibert 347 1982-85 Three-Point Field 1. Mark Santichen 8 F.Hills 1/31/01 2. Craig Instone 329 1989-91 Goals in a game J. Spangler 8 Bed. 2/1/13 against Bedford, 3. Scott Instone 313 1987-89 tying a school 3. Kevin Sheridan 7 Richland 2/12/99 4. Nemo Trexler 277 2011-14 record that has stood since 2001. Adam Pastorek 7 WHS 1/30/13 5. Dave Pavlick 266 1969-71 He also finished 2 Players Tied 6 6th All-Time with 6. Mike Gresik 261 1979-81 71 Three-Point 7 Players Tied 5 7. Dan Pavlick 233 1979-81 Field Goals Made—Career and 8. Ed Pavlick 229 1949-51 3rd All-Time for Rebounds—Career: 9. Mike Solomon 220 1991-93 Three-Point Field Goals Made— 1. Paul Deibert 985 1982-85 10. Pete O’Connor 205 2004-06 Season with 44 in 2013. 2. Craig Instone 982 1989-91 11. Rudy Munko 193 1965-67 12. Kevin Sheridan 176 1998-00 3. Nemo Trexler 965 2011-14 13. Dave Weaver 174 1962-64 4. Scott Instone 734 1987-88 3-Point Field Goals Made—Career: 14. Billy Hipp 172 2011-13 5. Rashaun Puryear 729 1995-97 1. Jack Schrey 93 2007-09 15. Mike Patcher 170 1964-66 6. Pete O’Connor 715 2004-06 2. Jerqual Wilson 90 2010-12 Free Throws Made—Season: 3. Billy Hipp 84 2011-13 Rebounds—Season: 1. Dave Pavlick 178 1971 4. Kent Malzi 77 2005-07 2. Scott Instone 163 1989 1. Craig Instone 392 1991 5. Mason del Rosario 71 2008-11 3. Craig Instone 148 1991 2. Paul Deibert 372 1984 6. Jordan Spangler 71 2011-13 4. Mike Gresik 139 1981 7. Jon Kotula 70 2002-03 3. Craig Instone 335 1990 5. Stan Rok 135 1966 8. Mark Santichen 69 2001-02 4. Scott Instone 329 1989 6. Paul Deibert 129 1985 5. Paul Deibert 314 1985 7. Ed Pavlick 126 1950 9. Kevin Sheridan 63 1998-00 8. Paul Deibert 122 1984 10. Pat Schrey 61 2000-02 9. Craig Instone 120 1990 Gary Pribozie 61 1996-97 10. Dave Weaver 118 1964 12. Phil Pantano 59 1998-00 11. Pete O’Connor 113 2006 13. Corey Plis 57 1994-95 12. Leroy Leslie 110 1948 14. Matt Varga 56 2005-08

Free Throws Made—Game: 15. Pete O’Connor 55 2004-06 1. Kevin Sheridan 15 C.Heights ‘00 3-Point Field Goals Made—Season: Nemo Trexler 15 Richland ‘14 1. Corey Plis 57 1995 2. Scott Instone 14 Johnstown ‘99 2. Kent Malzi 45 2007 Dave Pavlick 14 Richland ‘70 3. Jordan Spangler 44 2013 Paul Deibert 14 C.Valley ‘84 4. Jason Pringle 43 1995 5. Craig Instone 13 Purch. Line ‘91 5. Adam Pastorek 42 2013 7 players tied with 12 6. Jerqual Wilson 41 2012 7. Justin Cadili 40 1993 8. Jon Kotula 39 2003 Mark Santichen 39 2001 Jack Schrey 39 2009 11. Josh Penrose 38 2009 Jim Spisak 38 2009 Paul Deibert—scores against Bishop Logan Kasper 38 2017 Shanahan at Hershey Arena in the 1985 State Championship Game. Deibert is 13 Nemo Trexler 36 2014 2nd all-time in career points and moved 3 players tied with 33 on to play at Wake Forest University.

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Assists—Career: Steals—Season: 1. Mike Burgo 522 1979-81 1. Paul Berezansky 108 1985

2. Paul Najjar 512 1982-84 2. Doug Solomon 97 1983 3. Rashaun Puryear 89 1997 3. Matt Varga 421 2005-08 Jim Fisher 89 1992 4. George Calaba 317 1988-89 5. Bob Symon 86 1984 5. Jerry Murphy 302 1983-85 6. Dave Figura 81 1999 6. Pat Hollern 299 1993-94 7. Razhon Dickey 80 1997 7. Frank Oliveros 294 1991-92 8. Matt Varga 77 2007 8. Billy Hipp 279 2011-13 Phil Pantano 77 1999 9. Jack Schrey 257 2007-09 Gary Pribozie 77 1997

10. Matt Rummel 243 1995-96 Individual Opponent Points Scored: JERRY MURPHY—former Crusher point guard Craig Instone 243 1989-91 and current head coach, “Murph” holds the 1. Steve Taneyhill 53 AAHS, ‘92 12. Dave Figura 240 1998-99 school record for assists in a single season with 2. Brain Rehm 50 AAHS, ‘91 243 set in 1985. Jerry’s 302 career assists is the fifth highest total in school history. Jerry 3. Phil Albert 46 Con., ‘61 was the starting point guard on the 1984-85 Jordan Miller 46 CC, ‘09 state runner-up team. 5. Tony Kimm 43 McDvtt,‘66 Steals—Career: 6. Dan Fortson 41 AAHS, ‘92 1. Rashaun Puryear 211 1995-97 7. Justin Davidson 39 CC, ‘06 2. Matt Varga 208 2005-08 Q. Brandon 39 WHS, ‘12 3. Jerqual Wilson 207 2010-12 8. Dave Fedorka 38 CC,‘ 99 4. Mike Burgo 184 1979-81 5. Phil Pantano 174 1998-00 Tim Emert 38 SAHS, ‘82 6. Kevin Sheridan 166 1998-00 10 Julius Porcher 37 Frnkln, ‘61 7. Mason delRosario 164 2008-11 8. Craig Instone 162 1989-91 9. Rob Whorl 158 1982-84 10 Jim Fisher 155 1991-92 MATT VARGA—moved into 3rd place all-time in 11 Razhon Dickey 150 1995-97 career assists with 421 and 2nd place all-time 13 Nemo Trexler 141 2011-14 with 208 steals in his career.

Assists—Season: Since 1979: NEMO TREXLER—is 1. Jerry Murphy 243 1985 the career scoring 2 Mike Burgo 234 1981 leader with 1623 points and second in Paul Najjar 234 1984 career rebounds 4. Ron Hobbs 198 1989 with 965. He helped 5. Pat Hollern 193 1993 lead the Crushers to two District VI titles 6. Dave Lehman 186 1988 and three trips to the 7. Paul Najjar 181 1983 State Tournament 8. Dave Figura 180 1999 during his career. 9. Seth Berkebile 166 1998 10. Mike Burgo 163 1980 11. Frank Oliveros 156 1991 SCOTT INSTONE—is the career leader in field goals made in a season with 248 in 12. Matt Varga 148 2007 1989 Matt Varga 148 2008

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 14 Crusher Basketball │ ALL-TIME RECORD VS. OPPONENTS 1923-2017

Adams Township: 25-4 Harrisburg Catholic: 1-0 Saegertown: 1-0 Aliquippa: 0-4 Hollidaysburg: 6-21 Saltsburg: 1-0 Allderdice: 0-1 Holy Name, Pittsburgh: 3-0 Schenley: 1-0 Homer Center: 5-2 Allentown Catholic: 1-3 Scotland Orphanage: 1-0 Imani Christian Academy: 0-1 Altoona: 7-39 Scott: 1-0 ALUMNI: 22-2 Imhotep Prep Charter: 0-1 Scranton Prep: 1-1 Apollo-Ridge: 1-0 Immaculate Concptn,Connel. 1-0 Serra Catholic: 2-3 Barnesboro: 2-2 Immaculate Concptn, Wash. 2-0 Bald Eagle Area: 3-2 Indiana: 14-8 Shade: 2-0 Beaverdale: 5-1 Jeannette: 1-3 Shady Side Academy: 1-0 Beaver Falls 0-1 Jersey Shore: 0-2 Shenandoah: 1-0 Bedford: 39-11 Johnstown: 39-100 Somerset: 39-16 Johnstown Vo-Tech: 39-12 Bellwood-Antis: 10-1 South Fork: 10-3 Jr. Pitt Freshman: 2-0 Berlin: 7-1 Southern Huntingdon: 2-0 Big Spring: 1-0 Juniata: 1-0 Kennedy Catholic 0-1 Southmont: 7-1 Bishop Boyle: 9-4 Kishacoquillas: 1-0 Southmoreland: 1-0 Bishop Canevin: 4-1 Kiski Prep: 8-5 Spangler: 2-0 Bishop Carroll: 69-22 Lancaster Catholic: 1-0 Bishop Guilfoyle—Alt. Catholic 78-56 Springdale: 1-0 LaSalle: 10-5 Bishop Kenrick: 1-0 St. Anne, Scranton: 1-0 Laurel Valley: 59-14 Bishop McDevitt: 1-0 St. Basil, Pittsburgh: 9-2 Lewistown: 1-1 St. Casmir, Pittsburgh: 5-0 Bishop Ryan, Ontario: 1-0 Ligonier Valley: 6-1 Bishop Shanahan: 0-1 Lilly: 11-5 St. Francis Prep: 14-3 Bishop Walsh: 6-2 Lock Haven Normal: 1-0 St. Gabriel, Hazleton: 0-2 Blacklick Valley: 6-1 Maplewood: 2-0 St. George, Pittsburgh: 9-1 Blairsville: 17-5 Marion Center: 3-4 St. James: 1-1 Bolivar: 2-0 McConnelsburg: 0-1 St. Joseph Academy 1-0 Boswell: 11-2 McDonald: 0-1 St. Joseph, Mt. Oliver: 2-2 Brentwood: 0-1 Meadville: 0-1 St. Joseph, Oil City: 6-0 Brockway: 1-0 Mercer: 1-0 Burrell: 1-0 Mercyhurst Prep: 1-1 St. Joseph, Pittsburgh: 2-0 Cambria Heights: 31-3 Meyersdale: 6-1 St. Joseph, Renovo: 12-2 Cambria-Rowe: 6-0 Midland: 1-1 St. Joseph, Williamsport: 2-1 Carrolltown: 1-0 Monessen: 1-0 St. Maria Goretti, Maryland: 0-1 Catasaugua: 0-1 Moshannon Valley: 1-0 St. Mary’s Scranton: 1-0 Catherman’s Business College: 1-0 Mount Union: 1-0 St. Mary’s, St. Mary: 21-5 Cedar Rapids, Iowa: 1-0 Mt. Savage: 1-0 St. Mary’s, Pittsburgh: 2-0 Central (Martinsburg): 9-1 Mt. St. Mary’s: 5-0 St. Michael’s, Pittsburgh: 2-1 Central Cambria: 25-18 Nanty-Glo: 21-0 Chestnut Ridge: 1-0 New Hope Charter: 0-1 St. Peter: 0-1 Clairton: 0-3 Norristown: 0-1 St. Veronica, Ambridge: 2-0 Conemaugh Township: 12-4 North Star: 2-1 St. Vincent Prep: 35-5 Conemaugh Valley: 36-9 Northern Bedford: 1-1 St. Vincent Reserves: 1-0 Cresson: 2-0 Northern Cambria: 3-2 State College: 9-9 Our Lady of Sacred Heart 0-1 DeLone: 1-0 Stoneycreek: 1-0 Peabody 0-1 DeMatha Catholic: 0-1 Stoyestown: 1-0 Derry: 1-1 Penn Cambria: 30-15 Penn Hall Academy: 6-2 Triangle: 5-0 Dubois Central Catholic: 2-1 Penns Manor: 4-2 Turkeyfoot Valley: 1-0 Duquesne: 0-1 Penns Valley: 8-3 Tussey Mountain: 2-2 Duquesne Prep: 1-1 Philadelphia Northeast: 0-1 East Conemaugh: 45-16 Tyrone: 2-2 Philadelphia Southeast: 0-2 Ebensburg: 0-1 United: 8-1 Pittsburgh Central Catholic: 8-7 Erie Cathedral Prep: 8-7 West Branch: 1-0 Pittsburgh North Catholic: 8-13 Erie East: 0-1 West Middlesex: 0-2 Pittsburgh South Hills: 2-3 Erie McDowell: 0-1 Pittsburgh Tech: 1-1 Westinghouse: 0-1 Everett: 9-0 Portage: 32-1 Westmont: 57-38 Fairview: 0-2 Power Memorial Academy: 0-1 Wichita, Kansas: 0-1 Farrell: 3-4 Punxsutawney: 3-5 Wilkes-Barre Catholic: 1-0 Ferndale: 30-11 Punxsutawney Catholic: 2-0 Williamsburg: 1-0 Forest Hills: 51-11 Purchase Line: 7-2 Williamsport: 3-1 Franklin: 42-22 Quaker Valley: 0-1 Windber: 50-33 Gallitzin: 9-2 Reading Catholic: 1-0 George Junior Republic: 2-1 Reed: 1-0 York Catholic: 1-1 Girard: 1-1 Richland: 79-27 Zelionople: 1-0 Greensburg Catholic: 10-5 Ridgway: 1-1 OVERALL: 1542-780 (.664)

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1951 P.C.I.A.A. STATE CHAMPS (27 WINS 0 LOSSES) 1960 P.C.I.A.A. STATE CHAMPS (20 WINS 4 LOSSES)

First Row:Manager Joe Kapusnak, Ed Smith, Ray Bresnicky, Rudy Ondrula, First Row: Louis Crocco, Michael Foran, Ray Harris, Louis Bosser, William Kinol, and Dick Osmar, Joe Tracy, Lou Furman, and Manager Don Stahr Charles Kasper

Second Row:Ron Nathanic, Paul Janshego, Joe Resutek, Head Coach Joe Majer, Second Row: Manager Paul Brandle, Frank Bansky, Charles Gilroy, Fred Garbinski, Ed Pavlick, Dick McKenzie, and Bob Vilchinsky Head Coach Leroy Leslie, Phil Pettina, Gary Ripple, John Stofa, & Manager Gene Werner

1963 P.C.I.A.A. STATE CHAMPS (25 WINS 4 LOSSES) 1966 P.C.I.A.A. STATE CHAMPS (28 WINS 2 LOSSES)

First Row:Frank Sichok, George Repko, Larry Fronheiser, Gary Price, Ed Furman, From left to right: Walter Porowski, Rudy Munko, Larry Canary, John Hahn,

Dave Weaver, and Dennis Kinol Vince Rszasa, Joe Whorl, Rich Schultz, John Morihlatko, Head Coach Bill Merkovsky, Second Row: Bob Chapman, Ray Weaver, Jim Restivo, Head Coach Leroy Leslie, kneeling, manager Sam Genovese, Charles Hasse, Joe Balaschak, Rich Horvath, Jim Ted Kurowski, Dave Stofa, Chuck Alt, Dan Weaver, Absent: John Drugo Gruca, Stan Rok, Steve Smear, and Mike Patcher

JOE MAJER In only five seasons as the head basketball coach, Coach During his nine seasons as the Leslie led the Crushers to head basketball coach at three straight 20-win seasons McCort, Coach Majer amassed and four overall. During his six 20-win seasons including, tenure, the Crushers won two four consecutive 20-win sea- P.C.I.A.A. State Champion- sons and the school’s only unde- ships, the first coming in the feated season in 1950-51. The 1959-60 season, when they 1950-51 season ended with the defeated Bishop Kenrick, 62- Crushers defeating Reading Cen- 61 and then in the 1962-63 tral Catholic 50-48 to win the season as the Crushers defeated Scranton Prep 57- P.C.I.A.A. State Championship. Coach Majer fin- 40. Coach Leslie’s Crusher career ended with 107 ished his career at Bishop McCort with a record of wins and 30 losses. 183 wins and 46 losses.

LEROY LESLIE

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1983 DISTRICT VI “A” AND WCL CHAMPS 1984 DISTRICT VI “AA” AND WCL CHAMPS (27 WINS 4 LOSSES) (26 WINS 6 LOSSES)

First Row: Paul Burkhart, Paul Najjar, Doug Solomon, and Jerry Murphy First Row: Tom Danyluk, Larry Burkhart, Jerry Murphy, Paul Najjar, Stephan Gunby, Second Row: Assistant Coach Charles Wissinger, Mike Eckenrod, Joe Martella, Paul Burkhart, Bob Symon Matt Vizzini, Rob Whorl, Paul Deibert, Brian Hoover, Bob Symon, Tom Danyluk, Larry Burkhart, and Head Coach Tim Koshute Second Row: Assistant Coach Charles Wissinger, John Tomljanovic, Paul Berezansky, Rob Whorl, Paul Deibert, Matt Vizzini, Mike Hanley, Jim Hanley, Head Coach Tim Koshute

1985 DISTRICT VI “AA” CHAMPS (25 WINS 5 LOSSES) 1988 DISTRICT VI “AA” CHAMPS (21 WINS 7 LOSSES)

1984-1985 STATE “AA” RUNNER-UP

First Row: Brian Rhodes, Dale Lehman, Joe Murray, Stephan Gunby, Jerry Murphy, First Row: John Vogel, Mike Farabaugh, Dave Lehman, George Calaba, Mike Mitchell, Tom Danyluk, Scott Boyd, and Mark Cavalucci Ron Hobbs, Greg Leis

Second Row: Assistant Coach Charles Wissinger, Pat Bane, Jim Hanley, Second Row: Assistant Coach Charles Wissinger, Chad Fetzer, Eric Heptner, Paul Berezansky, Paul Deibert, Mike Hanley, John Tomljanovic, and Scott Instone, Brian Moyer, Paul Herold, Chris Maurer, Dan Maurer, and Head Coach Tim Koshute Head Coach Tim Koshute

1997 DISTRICT VI “AA” AND LHAC CHAMPS (23 WINS 7 LOSSES)

First Row:Jim Babish, Seth Berkebile, Razhon Dickey, Jason Piskurich, Dave Wilson, Matt Statler

Second Row: Kerry Pfeil, Jared Latch, Andy Laughrey, Dave Czyrnik, Justin Becker, Kevin Kime, Dave Figura

Third Row: Assistant Coach Jim Molnar, Matt Bickford, Matt Zima, Josh McIntosh, Greg McVicker, Rashaun Puryear, Gary Pribozie, Steve Oliver, Head Coach Tim Koshute Wissinger)

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2005 DISTRICT VI “AA” AND LHAC CHAMPS 2008 DISTRICT VI “AA” CHAMPS (23 WINS 7 LOSSES) (21 WINS 6 LOSSES)

First Row:Mike Sheridan, Al Penksa, Shawn Lewis, Josh Varga, Zack Correll

Second Row: Scott Lewis, Kent Malzi, Steve Mowery, Zac Mintmier, Frank Rizzo, and Dan Lovette First Row:Ken Fogel, Matt Varga, Jack Schrey, Jim Hammett Second Row: Josh Penrose, Lew Gregory, Jim Spisak, Zach Freeman, Anthony Ca- Third Row: Assistant Coach Kevin Sheridan, Abdulla Wadley, Eric Anslinger, Jose perelli Cruz, Head Coach Patrick Hollern, Eric Lesosky, Pete O’Connor, Mike Cruz, Matt Third Row: Trainer Kelsey Babik, Braxton Ferre, Mason del Rosario, Steve Sheridan, Spangler, and Assistant Coach Chris Pfeil Eric Metzler, Steve Belskey, Head Coach Patrick Hollern Fourth Row: Assistant Coach Chris Pfeil, Zak Boyd, Shane Rugg, Ben Pastorek, Mike

2011 DISTRICT VI “AA” CHAMPS 2012 DISTRICT VI “AA” CHAMPS (19 WINS 8 LOSSES) (17 WINS 8 LOSSES)

First Row:Jordan Spangler, Patrick O’Reilly, Jerqual Wilson, Sean Ingram, Anthony First Row: Connor Howard, Jacob Burgo, Zach Varga, Jerqual Wilson, Stephen In-

LaRue, Zach Varga, Mason del Rosario gram, Luke DiFrancesco Second Row: Head Coach Patrick Hollern, Ast. Coach Chris Pfeil, Gap Barbin, Devon Second Row: Ast. Coach Chris Pfeil, Tyler Rugg, Nemo Trexler, Devon Kinter, Head

Kinter, Billy Hipp, Christian Leech, Connor Howard, Ast. Coach Kevin Sheridan Coach Patrick Hollern, Jordan Salvia, Adam Pastorek, Billy Hipp, Ast. Coach Bill Hipp Third Row: Zach Rugg, Keith Fletcher, Jordan Salvia, Travis Antolik, Nemo Trexler

2017 DISTRICT VI “AA” CHAMPS (22 WINS 5 LOSSES)

First Row:Keegan Leis, Dominick Langham, Andre Nash, Imil Britt, Rashiyd Yocum-Harris, Troy Smadja, Joe Staib Second Row: David Gacka, Hogan Helsel, Ben Seidel, Luke Conahan, Anthony Cacciotti, Jerod Diamond Third Row: Coach Murphy, Jonah Ambrose, Logan Kasper, Bryce Kramer, Ben Vitovich, Met Petrosky, Bobby Semelsberger, Coach Burgo

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 18 Crusher Basketball │ ALL-TIME COACHING RECORDS

Head Coach Seasons years won lost win percentage Jerry Murphy 2013-Current 4 63 34 .649 Patrick Hollern 2004-2013 9 166 69 .706 Al Grandinetti 2000-2004 4 51 47 .520 Tim Koshute 1978-2000 22 364 232 .610 Bill Stahler 1974-1978 4 38 43 .469 Carl Stephien 1971-1974 3 33 37 .471 Bill Gaffey 1970-1971 1 15 10 .600 Don Farrell 1969-1970 1 14 8 .636 John Uriah 1966-1969 3 53 18 .746 Bill Merkovsky 1946-1966 2 46 7 .868 Leroy Leslie 1959-1964 5 107 30 .781 Joe Ondrula 1957-1959 2 32 16 .667 Don Johnson 1955-1957 2 40 10 .800 Joe Majer 1946-1955 9 183 46 .799 Edward McKenzie 1945-1946 1 15 4 .789 Nat Hickey 1942-1945 3 54 23 .701 Milan Gjurich 1941-1942 1 10 10 .500 Nick Szabados 1939-1941 2 37 12 .755 George Randour 1938-1939 1 20 4 .833 Al Deluca 1935-1938 3 45 20 .692 Paul Abele 1928-1929; 1934-1935 2 22 21 .512 Fult Connor 1933-1934 1 8 12 .400 Ed Billetdeaux 1932-1933 1 13 8 .619 Jimmy Lynch 1930-1932 2 19 16 .543 Rev. McNelis 1929-1930 1 10 12 .455 Massey Heilman 1924-1928 4 70 30 .700 Rev. McCreesh 1923-1924 1 14 1 .933 TOTALS 1923-2016 93 1520 775 .662 TIM KOSHUTE PATRICK HOLLERN The longest standing coach in Coach Hollern took over as McCort history, Coach Koshute head coach at his alma mater in spent 22 seasons guiding the 2005 and quickly revitalized the Crusher basketball team. He led program. The Crushers had the Crushers to eight 20-win gone the previous six seasons seasons, including three con- without winning a postseason secutive from 1982-1985. Dur- game. In his first year, Hollern ing those 22 seasons, Coach led the Crushers to the Laurel Koshute led McCort to a state Highlands Athletic Conference runner-up medal in 1985, five and District VI Class "AA" ti- District VI championships and tles. During his nine years on three District VI runner-up trophies. His 364 wins the sidelines, Hollern led the Crushers to three as Bishop McCort’s head coach is a record that LHAC championships and four District VI titles may never be broken. while compiling 166 wins. Under his guidance, McCort was 21-5 in District VI playoff games and reached the state playoffs seven times. He was named LHAC "Coach of the Year" in 2005, 2008, and 2013.

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Nemo Trexler (2011-2014) —1,623 points: One of the most athletic players in McCort history...Four year starter...Scored in double figures in 82 of 104 career games...Scored 20 or more points 31 times in his career...His 965 career rebounds is second all-time in McCort histo- ry...had 39 double-doubles in his career...Helped lead Crushers to 71-33 record in his four seasons, two District VI titles (2011 & 2012), and three trips to State Tournament...Earned All-State honors in basketball (2013 and 2014) and baseball (2014).

Season FGM 3-FGM FTM POINTS 2010-2011 120 0 52 292 2011-2012 152 0 48 352 2012-2013 218 14 71 521 2013-2014 158 36 106 458 Totals 648 50 277 1623

Paul deibert (1982-1985) —1,603 points: During his three years as the Crushers starting center, he led the team to a 78-15 record and recorded 3 district cham- pionships, 2 trips to the Western Final, and 1 state runner-up trophy…He finished as McCort’s all-time leading point scorer with 1,603 points, as well as the leader in field goals made with 628, free throws made with 347, and collected 985 rebounds…He was named as the UPJ Tournament’s MVP in back to back years, 1983 and 1984…As a junior he scored a career high 35 points vs. Bishop Guilfoyle…Throughout his career he scored 30 or more points 6 times… Scored in double figures every game during his senior season as he averaged 20.0 points per game. Season FGM FTM POINTS 1981-1982 1 2 4 1982-1983 152 94 398 1983-1984 240 122 602 1984-1985 235 129 599 Totals 628 347 1603

Pete o’connor (2004-2006) —1,378 points: Scored in double figures in 53 of 58 games over his past two seasons..In his senior year, scored over 20 points fifteen times…In his final game, he scored a career high 36 points vs. Aliquippa…He led the Crushers to a District VI Champi- onship and a district runner-up in his final two seasons…Was a Third Team All-State Selection as a senior…Named to the All-Tournament Teams of the Homer Center Tournament, Windber Tournament, and UPJ Tournament…Selected first-team at the Golden Tiger Tournament and named the MVP at the Great Chevy Shootout…Named to the Laurel Highlands All-Conference team 2005 and 2006…Finished career 4th in Single Season total points with 600 and tied for third by averaging 21.4 points per game…Finished in Top 10 of five major career leading categories: total career points 1,378 (2nd), 534 field goals made (3rd), 55 3-point field goals made (8th), 205 free throws made (9th), and his 715 th rebounds is good for 5 all-time. Season FGM 3-FGM FTM POINTS 2003-2004 116 5 54 291 2004-2005 191 17 88 487 2005-2006 227 33 113 600 Totals 534 55 255 1378

Dan pavlick (1979-1981)—1,325 points: First player to score 1,000 points in Bishop McCort boys basketball history…scored a career high 27 points twice in games against Portage and Bishop Carroll…Named to the 1978 UPJ All-Tournament Team…In 1980, named as the Most Valuable Player of the UPJ Tournament…Finished his career as 3rd in overall points scored…His 546 field goals made places him 2nd all-time and finished 6th all-time in free throws made with 233…Played along side fellow 1000 point scor- er Mike Gresik. Season FGM FTM POINTS 1978-1979 168 60 396 1979-1980 202 104 508 1980-1981 176 69 421 Totals 546 233 1325

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Scott instone (1987-1989)—1,317 points: In his first varsity start, he scored 24 points vs. Somerset at the Hilltopper Classic…This effort propelled him to an All- Tournament Team selection, which he would be named to three straight years…During his career, he scored 30 points three times, one of which was a career high 36 points versus Homer Center in his senior year…In both his junior and senior seasons, he was named to the All-Tournament teams at the Hilltopper Classic, the Windber Rotary Tournament, and the UPJ Mountain Cat Tournament, where he was named the MVP in his senior year...He led the Crushers to a dis- trict championship and a district runner-up…His 1000 point was scored on an assist from his brother, and fellow 1000 point club member, Craig…Set single season records in points scored with 659 and field goals made with 248—he fin- ished second in single season scoring average with 22.7 points per game and free throws made with 163…He finished his career fourth all-time in points scored with 1,317, third in free throws made with 313, third in rebounds with 734, and fifth all-time in field goals made with 502.

Season FGM 3-FGM FTM POINTS 1986-1987 101 — 67 268 1987-1988 153 0 83 389 1988-1989 248 0 163 659 Totals 502 0 313 1316

Craig instone (1989-1991) —1,201 points: Arguably the most versatile 1000 point scorer in McCort history…Named to the UPJ All-Tournament Team in his junior year…Selected as the MVP of the Windber Rotary Tournament as a senior…Scored a career high 32 points vs. State College… During his senior season, he scored 20 or more points fourteen times…During his three years as a varsity starter, he finished 7th all-time in single season points with 598, 10th all-time by averaging 19.3, his 219 field goals made places him 9th all-time…In 1990 he made 120 free throws which is good for 9th all-time and in 1991 his 148 free throws places him 3rd all-time…Set a single season record for rebounds by pulling down 392 in 1991…Ends his career fifth all-time with 1201 points, second in free throws made with 329, his 982 rebounds all-time is 2nd all-time, he tallied 243 assists which ties him for 7th and his 162 steals leaves him 5th all-time.

Season FGM 3-FGM FTM POINTS 1988-1989 94 2 61 253 1989-1990 109 12 120 350 1990-1991 219 12 148 598 Totals 422 26 329 1201

Rashaun puryear (1995-1997) —1,184 points: Athletic post player, scored in double figures 13 times during his first season as a starter for McCort…Including 5 games with 20 or more points…As a sophomore, scored a career high 28 points vs. Ligonier Valley…A two-time UPJ All- Tournament Team selection as well as being named to the All-Tournament Team at the Blacklick Valley Tournament… scored over 20 points twenty-six times in his three year career…In 1997 his team leading 87 steals was good enough for 3rd all-time…Led the Crushers to a District VI Championship in 1997 and a trip to the elite eight of the PIAA…He finished his career as the all-time leading steals leader with 211, and fourth all-time in both field goals made with 503 and rebounds with 729.

Season FGM 3-FGM FTM POINTS 1994-1995 117 3 45 282 1995-1996 207 9 46 469 1996-1997 179 4 71 433 Totals 503 16 162 1184

Mike gresik (1979-1981)—1,159 points: Noted as the second Bishop McCort player to reach the 1000 point plateau…Was a two-time UPJ All-Tournament selec- tion in 1979 and 1980…Scored a career high 28 points three times in his career against Bishop Guilfoyle, Conemaugh Valley, and Mercyhurst Prep…During his senior season, scored over 26 points ten times…Finished tied for fifth in Single Season points with 599…A 20.7 points per game average leaves him 5th all-time…His 230 field goals made ties him for 5th all-time…In 1981, his 139 free throws made was fourth best all-time in Crusher history…For his career he finished 7th all-time in points scored with 1,159, sixth all-time with 449 field goals made, and fifth all-time with 261 free throws made. Season FGM FTM POINTS 1978-1979 43 21 107 1979-1980 176 101 453 1980-1981 230 139 599 Totals 449 261 1159

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Mike solomon (1991-1993)—1,090 points: Found the ability to score the ball early in his career by pouring in 34 points vs. Altoona as a sophomore…As a junior in 1992, he was named the MVP of the Windber Rotary Tournament…During his senior season he topped the 20 point mark eleven times… Also led the team in scoring 21 of the team’s 27 games in 1993…Named to the Windber Rotary All- Tournament Team and named the UPJ Tournament Most Valuable player…Scored over 30 points three times in his career as he scored a career high 36 points vs. Bishop Carroll…His 540 points in 1993 is good enough for 10th all-time, as well as his 20.0 points per game which places him tied for 7th all-time…Finished his career 8th all-time in points scored with 1,090, field goals made with 434, and free throws made with 220.

Season FGM 3FGM FTM POINTS 1990-1991 77 0 54 208 1991-1992 140 1 61 342 1992-1993 217 1 105 540 Totals 434 2 220 1090

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ BASKETBALL 22 Crusher Basketball │ 2017-18 JUNIOR HIGH ROSTER & PHOTO

Row 1: Nathan Staib, Corian Long, Jordan Page, J’mir Howling Row 2: Coach Wesner, Zane Dudinack, Dylan Crocco, Austin Birus, Justin Mickens, Mason Gress, Coach Bako

# Full Name Yr. Ht. Pos. Parish 2 Nathan Staib Fr. 5-6 G Our Mother of Sorrows 3 Justin Mickens Fr. 5-10 F Mt. Sinai 4 J'mir Howling Fr. 5-6 G Mt. Sinai 10 Mason Gress Fr. 5-10 F St. Andrew 12 Jordan Page Fr. 5-8 G St. John Gualbert 13 Austin Birus Fr. 5-11 F St. Benedict 15 Amari Andrews Fr. 5-10 G Mt. Sinai 21 Zane Dudinack Fr. 5-9 G St. Benedict 31 Corian Long Fr. 5-10 G N/A 32 Dylan Crocco Fr. 6-0 C Our Mother of Sorrows

Head Coach: Sean Wesner (‘04) Assistant Coach: Mike Bako (‘10)

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2016-17 SEASON RESULTS: COACHING STAFF: BASKETBALL HISTORY: Head Coach: John Hahn (‘67) First Year of Basketball: 1969-1970 Date Opponent Result Record at School: 313-136, 17 Years (.697) Jaffa Shrine Tournament Assistant Coach: Don McIntosh (‘81) Overall All-Time Record: 854-382 (.691) 12/13/2016 Bellwood-Antis W 62-55 Assistant Coach: Christie Hajjar Winning Seasons: 41 Junior High Head Coach: Rodney Wolfe 12/14/2016 Altoona L 54-58 Junior High Assistant: John Cascino Seasons with 20 or more wins: 21 12/16/2016 Bishop Carroll W 65-51 Junior High Assistant: Dawn Stephens (’88) Consecutive Winning Seasons: 17 (1969-86) 12/20/2016 Penn Cambria W 74-39 Athletic Trainer: Mariann McCowan (‘90) Current Consecutive Winning Seasons: 14 12/23/2016 Blairsville W 58-54 Undefeated Seasons: 0 1/3/2017 Bishop Guilfoyle W 56-53 Clock Operator: Mike Schellhammer (’05) 1/4/2017 Forest Hills L 45-52 Record in District VI Playoffs: 79-29 (.731) 1/6/2017 Richland W 70-34 TEAM INFORMATION: Record in PIAA State Playoffs: 43-25 (.632) 1/11/2017 Johnstown W 62-24 Overall 2016-17 Record: 25-5 (.833) Decade of 1970s: 105-119 (.469)

1/13/2017 Westmont W 63-31 Home Record: 9-1 Decade of 1980s: 189-92 (.673) 1/16/2017 Bedford W 55-52 OT Away Record: 9-1 Decade of 1990s: 159-106 (.600) 1/19/2017 Somerset W 64-47 Neutral Site Record: 7-3 Decade of 2000s: 179-105 (.630) 1/21/2017 Hollidaysburg W 55-39 Conference Record: 14-2 1/25/2017 Altoona W 57-42 Last Opponent: Minersville, Lost—63-49 Decade of 2010s: 119-37 (.763) 1/30/2017 Richland W 80-30

2/2/2017 Johnstown W 74-17 2/6/2017 Westmont W 63-45 2/7/2017 Central Cambria W 67-42 2/10/2017 Bedford L 49-56 2/13/2017 Somerset W 64-36 2/14/2017 Cambria Heights W 73-57 LHAC Championship 2/17/2017 Forest Hills L 51-58 District VI "AA" Tournament 2/22/2017 #8 Claysburg-Kimmel W 63-41 2/27/2017 #5 Blairsville W 37-29 3/3/2017 Bellwood-Antis W 60-58 PIAA Tournament 3/10/2017 California W 60-17 3/16/2017 Vincentian Academy W 57-45 3/18/2017 Bishop Guilfoyle W 46-42 3/20/2017 Bellwood-Antis W 68-57 3/23/2017 Minersville* L 49-63 * = PIAA Championship Game (Hershey, PA)

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ LADY CRUSHERS BASKETBALL 24 Lady Crushers Basketball │ COACHING PROFILES

JOHN HAHN — HEAD COACH EIGHTEENTH SEASON AS THE HEAD COACH OF THE BISHOP MCCORT LADY CRUSHERS

John Hahn, a 1967 McCort graduate, begins his eighteenth season as the Head Girls’ Basketball Coach after serving two seasons as an assis- tant coach with the Lady Crushers. Hahn has compiled a 313-136 record (.697). In 2027, he led the team to its first State Final appearance since the 1987-88 season. Coach Hahn is the longest tenured girls’ basketball coach in school history and has the most career wins at the school. Coach Hahn's Lady Crushers advanced to the State Final in 2017, the State Semifinals in 2008 and 2016, and the State Quarterfi- nals in 2009. Additionally, Hahn has led the Lady Crushers to five District VI titles and four Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference titles. Hahn is employed by St. Francis University. He and his wife, Carole, reside in Geistown. They are the proud parents of Ryan ('94), Mark ('97), and Lauren ('00).

DON MCINTOSH — ASSISTANT COACH ELEVENTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL

Don McIntosh, a 1981 graduate of Bishop McCort, begins his eleventh season on the Lady Crushers staff. Prior to joining the staff, Don spent five seasons coaching parochi- al basketball at West End Catholic, two years as an assistant girls varsity coach at Johnstown High School, and two seasons as the head junior high boys basketball coach at Purchase Line High School. Don and his wife Amy reside in West Taylor Township and have two daughters, Maran- da (’10) and Malorie (‘12).

CHRISTIE HAJJAR — ASSISTANT COACH SEVENTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL

Christie Hajjar, a 1991 graduate of Laurel Valley, begins her seventh season on the Lady Crushers staff. While in high school, Hajjar set Laurel Valley’s all-time scoring record with 1606 points. Prior to joining the staff, Christie spent one season as an as- sistant varsity girls coach and fourteen seasons as the head varsity girls coach at Lau- rel Valley. Christie and her husband Tony reside in Seward and have two children, Carly (‘16) and Eli.

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ LADY CRUSHERS BASKETBALL 25 Lady Crushers Basketball │ 2017-18 TEAM ROSTER & PHOTO

Row 1: Hailee Janidlo, Mikayla Martin, Maddie Rozich, Kaitlyn Svencer, Lauren Selfridge Row 2: Ashley Gacka, Sierra Widmar, Jennifer Stohon, Reagan McClurkin, Kelsey Way Row 3: Coach Hajjar, Coach McIntosh, Mikayla Duranko, Clara Wilson, Bella Hunt, Gianna Granville, Alaina Zasadni, Coach Hahn

NUMERICAL ROSTER:

# Full Name Class Ht. Pos. 2 Mikayla Martin So. 5-4 G 3 Hailee Janidlo So. 5-0 G 4 Gianna Granville Sr. 5-11 F 5 Sierra Widmar Jr. 5-10 F 10 Bella Hunt So. 5-11 G/F 11 Mikayla Duranko Jr. 5-11 F 12 Kelsey Way So. 5-5 G/F 21 Clara Wilson Sr. 5-11 F 22 Maddie Rozich Jr. 5-4 G 23 Jennifer Stohon Fr. 5-8 F 25 Lauren Selfridge So. 5-6 G 30 Reagan McClurkin Fr. 5-10 G/F 33 Kaitlyn Svencer Jr. 5-7 F 35 Ashley Gacka Jr. 5-10 F 44 Alaina Zasadni So. 5-11 F

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2017-18 Girls' Varsity Schedule Date Opponent Location Time 12/11/2017 Penn Cambria Penn Cambria H.S. 6:00/7:15pm Jaffa Shrine Tournament 12/12/2017 Juniata Valley Jaffa Shrine, Altoona 6:00pm 12/13/2017 Bellwood-Antis Jaffa Shrine, Altoona 7:15pm 12/16/2017 Punxsutawney Bishop McCort H.S. 1:00/2:30pm 12/18/2017 Central Cambria Central Cambria H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 12/22/2017 Cambria Heights Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/3/2018 Westmont Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/8/2018 Blairsville Blairsville, PA 6:00/7:15pm 1/10/2018 Somerset Somerset H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/12/2018 Richland Richland H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/15/2018 United Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/17/2018 Johnstown Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/19/2018 Bishop Guilfoyle Bishop Guilfoyle H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/22/2018 Hollidaysburg Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/24/2018 Bishop Carroll Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/26/2018 Westmont Westmont H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 1/31/2018 Bedford Bedford H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 2/2/2018 Somerset Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 2/7/2018 Richland * Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 2/9/2018 Johnstown Johnstown H.S. 6:00/7:15pm 2/10/2018 Forest Hills Bishop McCort H.S. No JV/6:00pm 2/12/2018 Bedford Bishop McCort H.S. 6:00/7:15pm * = Senior Night

2017-18 Girls' Junior High Schedule Date Opponent Location Time/Result 12/8/2017 Altoona (White) Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 12/13/2017 Penn Cambria Penn Cambria M.S. 4:00pm 12/15/2017 Forest Hills Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 12/20/2017 Central Cambria Central Cambria M.S 4:00pm 12/22/2017 Cambria Heights Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm Lady Crushers Winter Hoops Classic 12/27/2017 Conemaugh Valley Bishop McCort H.S. TBA 12/28/2017 United Bishop McCort H.S. TBA 1/3/2018 Westmont Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 1/8/2018 Somerset Somerset J.H. 4:00pm 1/11/2018 Richland Richland H.S. 4:00pm 1/12/2018 Hollidaysburg Hollidaysburg J.H. 3:30pm 1/15/2018 Johnstown Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 1/18/2018 Bishop Guilfoyle Bishop Guilfoyle H.S. 3:30pm 1/22/2018 Bishop Carroll Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 1/25/2018 Westmont Westmont H.S. 4:00pm 1/26/2018 Altoona (White) Altoona H.S. 3:30pm 1/29/2018 Bedford Bedford M.S. 4:00pm 1/30/2018 Hollidaysburg Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 2/1/2018 Somerset Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 2/5/2018 Richland Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm 2/8/2018 Johnstown Fmr. Johnstown M.S. 4:15pm 2/12/2018 Bedford Bishop McCort H.S. 4:00pm

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2 3 Mikayla Hailee Martin Janidlo Soph.• Guard • 5-4 Soph• Guard • 5-0

4 5 Gianna Sierra Granville Widmar Senior• Forward• 5-11 Junior• Forward• 5-10

10 11 Bella Mikayla Hunt Duranko Soph.• G/F • 5-11 Junior• Forward • 5-11

12 21 Kelsey Clara Way Wilson Soph.• G/F• 5-5 Senior • Forward• 5-11

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22 23 Maddie Jennifer Rozich Stohon Junior• Guard • 5-4 Fr.• Forward • 5-8

25 30 Lauren Reagan Selfridge McClurkin Soph.• Guard• 5-6 Fr. • G/F • 5-10

33 35 Kaitlyn Ashley Svencer Gacka Junior • Forward • 5-7 Junior • Forward • 5-10

44 Alaina Zasadni Soph.• Forward• 5-11

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SENIORS

Clara Wilson, Gianna Granville “Don’t Give Up. Don’t Ever Give Up.” -Jimmy Valvano

ASHLEY GACKA

HAVE A GREAT SEASON! 2017 Seniors—District VI “AA” Champions LOVE, YOUR FAMILY

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ LADY CRUSHERS BASKETBALL 30 Lady Crushers Basketball │ 2017-18 JUNIOR HIGH ROSTER

Row 1: Olivia Cover, Laiken Bair, Kiersten Way, Lilly Cypher, Jaydah Favor Row 2: Kateln Ferrante, Bella Distefano, Reagan Bair, Kate Edwards, Lexi Roth, Lindsey Weaver , Sarah Sorchilla Coach Wolfe, Christina Hadeed, Sarah Kibler, Ally Diamond, Emily Ream, Julia Horwath, Alexis Martin, Ally Row 3: Stephens, Coach Cascino

# Full Name Grade Ht. Pos. Parish 1 Laiken Bair 7 5-0 G Journey Church Rodney Wolfe 2 Lexi Martin 8 5-4 G N/A Head Coach 4 Julia Horwath 9 5-6 G/F St. Benedict 5 Ally Diamond 9 5-5 G/F St. Benedict John Cascino 10 Sarah Sorchilla 9 5-2 F St. Therese Assistant Coach 11 Lexi Roth 7 5-5 F St. Clement 12 Kiersten Way 8 5-2 G St. Patrick Dawn Stephens 14 Emily Ream 8 5-8 F St. Benedict Assistant Coach 15 Christina Hadeed 8 5-4 F St. Mary's Orthodox 23 Jaydah Favor 7 4-10 G St. John Gualbert Buddy Roth 24 Olivia Cover 7 5-0 G Our Mother of Sorrows Assistant Coach 25 Bella Distefano 7 5-0 G St. Clement 30 Lilly Cypher 7 5-0 G St. Andrew 31 Ally Stephens 8 5-4 G Visitation 32 Katelyn Ferrante 8 5-0 G St. Andrew 34 Sarah Kibler 7 5-6 F St. Andrew 35 Kate Edwards 7 5-4 F Our Mother of Sorrows 42 Reagan Bair 7 5-2 G Journey Church 44 Lindsey Weaver 7 5-3 G/F St. Benedict

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Total Points Scored—Career: Individual Records: Career Points 1951 Haley Thomas 2014-17 1. Haley Thomas 1951 2014-17 Career Rebounds 989 Chris McClurkin 1980-84 2. Patty Bradley 1685 1977-80 Career Assists 543 Haley Thomas 2014-17 3. Chris McClurkin 1566 1980-84 Career Steals 398 Cassy Bradley 1980-83 4. Cassy Bradley 1545 1980-83 Season Points 743 Chris McClurkin 1984 Season Rebounds 440 Chris McClurkin 1984 5. Bebe Gregg 1407 1979-82 Season Assists 186 Melanie Bach 1984 6. Shelli Lappi 1290 1990-92 Season Steals 144 Patty Bradley 1979 7. Shannon Yingling 1161 2003-06 Game Points 43 Chris McClurkin 9-22-83 8. Lynne Ashbridge 1160 1984-86 42 Patty Bradley 10-4-79 Game 3-Pointers 8 Amy Migyanka 3-13-92 9. Sarah Pastorek 1086 2006-09 8 Shannon Yingling 12-27-02 10. Jill Kegg 1075 2010-12 Game Assists 15 Amy Heptner 2-3-92 11. Melanie Bach 1073 1983-85 12 Haley Thomas 12-14-15 12. Dawn Figura 986 1986-88 12 Melanie Bach 1985 12 Bebe Gregg 1982 13. Brittany Genday 970 2005-08 Team Records: 14. Marissa Basile 963 2005-08 Points Scored 103 vs. Laurel Valley 1974-75 15. Karen Robatin 897 1988-90 Margin of Victory 80 vs. Westmont 1974-75 16. Noele Chiodo 868 1986-88 Combined Points 167 vs. Indiana (L, 93-74) 1977-78 Lady Crushers Basketball │ 1,000 P OINT SCORERS

HALEY THOMAS—1951 PATTY BRADLEY—1685 CHRIS MCCLURKIN—1566 CASSY BRADLEY—1545

BEBE GREGG—1407 SHELLI LAPPI—1290 SHANNON YINGLING—1161 LYNNE ASHBRIDGE—1160

SARAH PASTOREK—1086 JILL KEGG—1075 MELANIE BACH—1073

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ LADY CRUSHERS BASKETBALL 32 Lady Crushers Basketball │ ALL-TIME COACHING RECORDS

HEAD COACH SEASONS NO. OF YEARS WON LOST WINNING PERCENTAGE JOHN HAHN 2000-PRESENT 17 313 136 .697 CINDY BYRNE 1991-1994; 1998-2000 5 58 68 .460 JIM FISHER 1996-1998 2 16 34 .320 STEVE WARNER 1994-1996 2 37 14 .725 MARK SAPITA 1986-1989 3 52 32 .619 ROB ECKENROD 1982-1986; 1989-1991 6 146 47 .756 MIKE KIRKPATRICK 1979-1982 3 79 20 .780 FATHER GARDNER 1975-1979 4 80 20 .800 TIM KOSHUTE 1974-1975 1 16 2 .889 MIKE NICCOLS 1972-1974 2 30 2 .938 JOHN HAYNAK 1971-1972 1 7 5 .583 SISTER JAYNE 1969-1971 2 20 2 .909 Totals 1969-2017 48 854 382 .691

Team Name: Record: Team Name: Record: Team Name: Record: Aliquippa 1-1 Freedom 1-0 Noth Allegheny 1-0 Allegheny 2-0 Girard 0-1 O.L.S.H. 2-1 Allentown Catholic 0-1 Greensburg Central Catholic 2-2 Oakland Catholic 0-1 Altoona 14-30 Greensburg Salem 2-0 Penn Cambria 27-8 Avonworth 1-0 Greenville 2-0 Bald Eagle Area 3-1 Grove City 1-0 Penn Trafford 1-0 Bald Eagle Nittany 1-1 Harmony 2-0 Penns Valley 5-0 Beaver 0-1 Hempfield 0-1 Pine Grove 1-0 Bedford 28-2 Hollidaysburg 12-15 Philipsburg 2-0 Homer Center 5-0 Bellwood 9-2 Portage 6-0 Benton 1-0 Huntingdon 1-0 Purchase Line 2-2 Bethel Park 0-1 Indiana 12-18 Bishop Canevin 2-1 James Buchanan 1-0 Punxsutawney 4-1 Bishop Carroll 54-19 Jeannette 2-0 Richland 60-34 Bishop Guilfoyle 23-39 Johnsonburg 0-1 Riverview 1-0 Johnstown 59-19 Blairsville 4-0 Rockwood 2-0 Brentwood 1-0 Karns City 1-0 Serra Catholic 1-0 Brookville 1-0 Kennedy Christian 1-2 Butler 1-0 Lakeview 0-1 Seton LaSalle 1-2 Lansdale Catholic 0-1 California 1-0 Shanksville 1-0 Latrobe 1-0 Cambria Heights 28-7 Somerset 40-10 Laurel Valley 14-1 Carlynton 1-0 Lebanon Catholic 1-0 Southern Huntington 2-1 Catasauqua 0-1 Ligonier Valley 23-4 State College 9-11 Central 11-6 Loyalsock 1-1 Sto-Rox 1-0 Central Bucks 1-0 Marian Catholic 0-1 Central Cambria 25-14 Trinity 0-1 Marion Center 10-7 Tussey Mountain 1-0 Central Mountain 1-1 Mars 0-1 Chestnut Ridge 3-0 Mconnelsburg 1-0 Tyrone 4-1 Claysburg 3-0 Mercer 1-0 Union 2-0 Clearfield 1-0 Mercyhurst Prep 0-1 United 2-1 Conemaugh Valley 10-0 Mifflin County 0-1 Venango Co. Christian 1-1 Conemaugh Township 5-0 Minersville 0-1 Villa Maria 1-3 Conneaut Lake 0-1 Mohawk 0-1 Cranberry 1-0 Mon Valley Catholic 2-0 Vincentian Academy 1-0 Delone Catholic 2-1 Moon 2-3 Vo-Tech 30-0 Dubois 2-1 Moorestown (NJ) 1-0 Washington High 1-1 Eisenhower 1-0 Mount Alvernia 2-2 West Branch 1-0 Elderton 1-0 Mount Pleasant 1-0 Westinghouse 2-0 Elizabeth Seton 0-2 National Catholic 0-1 Erie East 1-0 Neshannock 1-0 Westmont 53-36 Everett 0-2 North Catholic 1-0 Williamsburg 2-0 Farrell 2-0 North Star 13-3 Williamsport 6-3 Ferndale 20-5 Northeast 1-0 Windber 33-2 Forest Hills 36-16 Northern Bedford 3-0 Fraknlin 1-0 Northern Cambria 3-3 York Catholic 0-1 Franklin Regional 2-0 Northgate 1-0 Overall Record 854-382

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1976 DISTRICT VI CHAMPS (17 WINS AND 1 LOSS) 1977 DISTRICT VI CHAMPS (19 WINS AND 5 LOSSES)

First Row:Jeanne Trofino, Linda Seitz, Terri Piatak, Jo Anne Schultz, Lisa Wright First Row:Jo Annne Schultz, Phyllis Link, Linda Seitz, Jeanne Trofino, Terri Piatak, Second Row:Mrs. Seitz, Coach, Michele Mikula, Carolyn Adams, Ann Loughran, Leslie Geyer, Kimberly Sweeney Coach Fr. Gardner Second Row:Mary Jo Loughran, Nancy Roach, Michelle Neil, Maree-Lynn Cicon, Standing: Cindy Novak, Maureen Keelan, Regina Hornick, Mary Ann Concannon, Jane Sakmar, Jeanne Lasky Nancy Petrowsky, Mary Ann Babel, Veronica Halza, Sally McNulty, Michele Neil, Third Row: Coach Kirkpatrick, Regina Hornick, Nancy Petrowsky, Mary Ann Concannon, Michele Batko Marianne Babal, Sally McNulty, Coach Father Gardner. ABSENT Karen Golby, Lynn Orlosky

1978 DISTRICT VI CHAMPS (21 WINS AND 5 LOSSES) 1979 DISTRICT VI CHAMPS (23 WINS AND 9 LOSSES)

First Row:Manny Sturey, Joanne Schultz Second Row: Karen Babal, Linda Seitz First Row:Sue Zweiner, Mary Ann Sturey, Janet Seifert, Nancy Roach, Karen Babal, Third Row: Brenda Figura, Nancy Roach Patty Gregg Fourth Row: Leslie Geyer, Marianne Babal, Michelle Neil, Maree-Lynn Cicon Second Row: Lynn Orlosky, Phyllis Link, Theresa Lucas, Alysia Belsky, Maree-Lynn Fifth Row: Patti Bradley, Jane Sakmar, Regina Hornick, Head Coach Fr. Gardner, Cicon, Charmaine Trabold, Kathy Belsky Assistant Coach Mr. Kirkpatrick, Mary Ann Concannon, Mary Gresik, Phyllis Link Third Row: Assistant Coach Mr. Kirkpatrick, Patty Bradley, Sue Gresik, Jane Sakmar, Tana Hirtz, Head Coach Fr. Gardner

1980 DISTRICT VI CHAMPS (22 WINS AND 7 LOSSES) 1982 DISTRICT VI CHAMPS (33 WINS AND 5 LOSSES)

First Row: Assistant Coach Mr. DeFazio, Jackie Martella, Joann Tomak, Adrian Miller, Mary Ann Sturey, Patricia Gregg, Amy Wissinger, Janet Seifert, Charmaine Trabold, Head Coach Mr. Kirkpatrick Head Coach: Mr. Kirkpatrick Second Row: Assistant Coach Mr. Concannon, Gail Rhodes, Julie Dill, Margot Calla- First Row: Beth Smajda, Patty Kris, Bebe Gregg, Adriane Miller, Melanie Bach han, Sandra Neil, Sue Gresik, Patricia Bradley, Cassey Bradley, Alysia Belsky, Second Row: Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Jackie Martella, Lisa McClintock, Cassy Bradley, Linda Miss Kennedy Christner, Chris McClurkin, Julie Dill, Gale Rhodes, Margot Callahan, Amy Wissinger, Assistant Coach Mr. Eckenrod

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1985 DISTRICT VI AND STATE CHAMPS 1986 DISTRICT VI CHAMPS AND STATE RUNNER-UP (27 WINS AND 3 LOSSES) (26 WINS AND 6 LOSSES)

First Row: L.Smith, D.Figura, L.Kopriva, L.Gerber, D.Elgin, M.Bach First Row: R.Sabo, N.Chiodo, B.Bennett, D.Figura, K.Lonesky Second Row: D.Bulas, C.Crimarki, M.Huss, M.Triplin, G.Lux Second Row: A.Follmar, C.Crimarki, H.Grell, G.Lux, K.Martella, S.Shincovich Third Row: Assistant Coach Mr. DeFazio, G.Bach, L.Ashbridge, E.Shostek, L.Mikula, Third Row: Assistant Coach Mr. DeFazio, Head Coach Mr. Eckenrod, M.Triplin, Head Coach Mr. Eckenrod L.Ashbridge, E.Shostek, M.Huss, Mr. Schiffhauer, Trainer-P.Martella

1988 DISTRICT VI CHAMPS AND STATE RUNNER-UP 1996 LHAC CHAMPS (22 WINS 6 LOSSES) (20 WINS AND 12 LOSSES)

First Row:K.Sadvari, T.Arcuri, K.Krumenacker, C.Catalfamo, J.Tighe, M.Boroski, First Row:L.LaBuda, D.Bennett, D.Figura, N.Chiodo, K.Lonesky, R.Sabo, C.Maravelli N.Choby Second Row: Assistant Coach Mr. DeFazio, M.McCowan, K.Salem, H.Grell, K.Robatin, Second Row: J.Seifert, D.Wilson, A.Ramirez, T.Barclay, J.Regula, M.Vautar A.Raslevich, T.Sukenik, K.Martella, Head Coach Mr. Sapita Third Row: J.Barber, A.Migyanka, K.Pantano, A.Mussio, S.Fitori, D.Alberter, J.Spinelli Fourth Row: Head Coach Steve Warner

2008 LHAC CHAMPS (29 WINS 3 LOSSES) 2009 LHAC AND DISTRICT VI CHAMPS (24 WINS 5 LOSSES)

First Row: C.Amrhein, L.Buchan, S.Pastorek, M.Felton, A.Urban First Row: M.McIntosh, C.Oleksak, K.Woznick, N.LoBoi, S.Valinsky Second Row: H.Bridges, K.Woznick, E.Basile, M.McIntosh, C.Oleksak, S.Schultz, Second Row: A.Meyers, C.Amrhein, B,Genday, M.Basile, M.Felton, E.Basile L.Varga, and A.Hall Third Row: K.Perry, J.Morey, B.Hajko, L.Buchan, S.Pastorek, B.Boyd Third Row: Coach Basile, K.Instone, K.Perry, Coach Hahn, J.Spisak, Coach Buchan, Fourth Row: Coach McIntosh, Head Coach John Hahn, Coach Buchan, Coach Basile B.Boyd, and Coach McIntosh,

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2015 LHAC & DISTRICT VI CHAMPS 2016 LHAC & DISTRICT VI CHAMPS (22 WINS AND 4 LOSSES) (28 WINS AND 2 LOSSES)

First Row: Abbi Yanko, Kelly Ingram, Kambria Lockett, Ashley Delich, Maria Rhine, Row 1: Carly Hajjar, Morgan Instone, Tahlyn Miller, Abbi Yanko Amanda Rhine, Aunna Yingling, Sara Bridges Row 2: Katie Downey, Ashley Delich, Cassidy Eash (manager), Jazmine Thompson, Second Row: Machala Gibbons, Jazmine Thompson, Tahlyn Miller, Morgan Casto, Morgan Casto Carly Hajjar, Chloe McIntosh, Lexi LaBuda, Alexis Brisko, Emily King Third Row: Coach McIntosh, Coach Hajjar, Katie Downey, Morgan Instone, Katie Row 3: Gianna Granville, Courtney Smith, Lauren Forte, Clara Wilson, Haley Thomas, Wilson, Kate McGrath, Haley Thomas, Coach Hahn Brianna Thompson Row 4: Mikayla Eckenrod, Aunna Yingling, Sara Bridges, Kambria Lockett, Lea Holtz, Machala Gibbons Row 5: Coach Hajjar, Coach Hahn, Coach McIntosh

2017 LHAC & DISTRICT VI “AA” CHAMPS STATE RUNNER-UP (25 WINS 5 LOSSES)

First Row:Madison Rozich, Lauren Selfridge, Mikayla Martin, Allie Gehlman, Micah Haney, Kira Verhovsek Second Row: Mikayla Eckenrod, Sierra Widmar, Sarah Bridges, Aunna Yingling, Kambria Lockett, Machala Gibbons, Kaitlyn Svencer, Autumn Wolfe Third Row: Coach McIntosh, Coach Hajjar, Ashley Gacka, Isabella Hunt, Clara Wilson, Haley Thomas, Lauren Forte, Mikayla Duranko, Gianna Granville, Coach Hahn

2 0 1 7 “ AA” PIAA State Finalists

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2 0 1 7 - 18 Schedule

2017-18 Varsity Hockey Schedule Date Time Opponent Location 10/24/2017 6:00PM Norwin War Memorial 10/30/2017 7:15PM Greensburg Salem Kirk S. Nevin Arena 11/7/2017 6:00PM Beaver War Memorial 11/14/2017 8:00PM Blackhawk War Memorial 11/16/2017 7:30PM Indiana Area Senior S&T Bank Arena 11/21/2017 8:00PM Chartiers Valley War Memorial

11/22/2017 7:00PM Westmont Hilltop WesBanco Arena 11/27/2017 8:30PM Wheeling Central Catholic WesBanco Arena 11/30/2017 9:00PM West Allegheny Baierl Ice Complex 12/7/2017 6:40PM South Park Ice Castle-Castle Shannon 12/11/2017 9:10PM Deer Lakes Ice Connection of Pittsburgh 12/19/2017 8:00PM Wheeling Park War Memorial 1/2/2018 8:40PM Kiski Area War Memorial 1/8/2018 7:15PM Thomas Jefferson Rostraver Ice Garden 1/11/2018 9:10PM South Fayette Township Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink 1/16/2018 8:40PM Westmont Hilltop War Memorial 1/23/2018 6:00PM Sewickley Academy War Memorial 2/1/2018 7:15PM Greensburg Central Catholic Kirk S. Nevin Arena 2/6/2018 8:00PM Meadville War Memorial 2/12/2018 8:00PM Fox Chapel Alpha Ice Complex 2/20/2018 6:00PM Freeport * War Memorial * = Senior Night

SENIORS

Brett Seitz, Ridge Phillips, Cole Berkebile, Alex Templin, Mary Majercsik, Phillip Russo, Zach Goins

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ ICE HOCKEY 37 Ice Hockey │ 2017-18 TEAM ROSTER/PHOTO & 2016-17 RESULTS

Row 1: Connor Coyle, Brady Veney, Mary Majercsik, Cole Berkebile, Ridge Phillips, Alex Templin, Cole Bradley, Ben Berkebile, Phillip Russo Coach Hudec, Coach Formica, Jacob Horwath, Mitchell Knecht, Aliaksei Kosterau, Matsvei Kurylovich, Brett Seitz, Row 2: Zach Goins, Will Miller, Alexander Komov, Coach Bradley, Bryce Bair, Coach Mish, Cameron Bunn

NUMERICAL ROSTER: 2016-17 Results Date Opponent Result # Full Name Yr. Pos. 2 Cole Berkebile Sr. Forward 10/4/2016 Westmont Hilltop W 5-2 3 Alex Templin Sr. Forward 10/10/2016 Norwin W 5-0 10/18/2016 Norwin W 7-1 6 Bryce Bair Fr. Defense 10/25/2016 Greensburg Salem W 5-0 12 Brady Veney So. Forward 11/1/2016 Indiana Area Senior L 3-5 15 Cameron Bunn So. Forward 11/2/2016 Freeport L 2-3 OT 16 Philip Russo Sr. Forward 11/8/2016 Franklin-Regional L 0-7 17 Zach Goins Sr. Defense 11/15/2016 Westmont Hilltop L 1-2 OT 11/29/2016 Kiski Area L 0-3 19 Jacob Horwath Jr. Forward 12/1/2016 Serra Catholic W 5-0 20 Alexander Komov Fr. Forward 12/12/2016 Gateway W 9-1 23 Matsvei Kurylovich Jr. Forward 1/2/2017 Kiski Area W 5-3 24 Ridge Phillips Sr. Defense 1/12/2017 Indiana Area Senior W 5-2 1/17/2017 Freeport W 8-0 26 Brett Seitz Sr. Forward 27 Aliaksei Kosterau Jr. Defense 2/2/2017 Greensburg Salem W 5-1 2/14/2017 Serra Catholic W 7-0 28 Connor Coyle So. Defense 2/20/2017 Gateway W 7-0 30 Cole Bradley So. 2/22/2017 Franklin-Regional W 5-1 31 Ben Berkebile Fr. Forward Penguin Cup Playoffs 36 Mitchell Knecht Jr. Defense 3/7/2017 Sewickley Academy L 1-4

45 Mary Majercsik Sr. Goaltender Overall Pct. Conf Pct. Streak Home Away Neutral 55 Will Miller So. Defense 13 - 6 .684 13 - 5 .722 L1 6 - 4 7 - 2 0 - 0

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JOHN BRADLEY ● HEAD COACH TWENTY-SECOND SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL

John Bradley, currently in his twenty-second season as head coach, took over Bishop McCort’s hockey program in 1997. Throughout that span, Bradley led the Crushers to three Penguin Cup Championships and two State Championships. This season, Bradley recorded his 300th victory with a 6-5 win against Wheeling Central Catholic. Prior to becoming head coach, Bradley served as an assistant coach and goalie coach under head coach Galen Head. As an assistant, Bradley helped lead the Crushers to Penguin Cup and State Championship victories in 1996.

John is a native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and was drafted by the of the NHL, after an outstanding scholastic career. He played the position of goaltender at Boston University and played professionally with the Rochester Americans of the (AHL) and with several East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) teams—most notably, the . During his career with the Chiefs, John was one of the team’s most pop- ular players and was a familiar face during McCort hockey practices, even during his playing days.

John is employed at Bishop McCort High School and is the owner of Ziggy’s Sports and is married to Amy Bradley. They are proud parents of Lily, a 2014 McCort graduate and a senior at Ohio University, Boston, a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, and Cole, a sophomore at Bishop McCort.

NICK MISH ● ASSISTANT HEAD COACH FIRST SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL

Nick Mish begins his first year of coaching with Bishop McCort. In 1997, Mish helped lead the Crushers to the schools fourth PIHL State Championship and was named MVP of the game. Bishop McCort finished the 1997 season with a final record of 18-0-1. Mish has experience playing and coaching hockey at various levels. As a goalie, he spent time with the Erie Otters in the Ontario Hockey League.

MIKE HUDEC ● ASSISTANT COACH TWENTY-NINTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL

Mike Hudec begins his twenty-ninth year of coaching with Bishop McCort. He has coached at the Varsity, JV, and Freshman levels of high school hockey. Mike is a native of Johnstown and his coaching experience includes a progression throughout the various ages of travel teams. Mike began playing at age nine in the local leagues and eventually participated in the Junior Olympic Tournament in Lake Placid, New York. In 1967, Mike was invited to the Johnstown Jet’s pre-season tryout camp. He has also played in various leagues while serving in the Coast Guard. Mike is married to Sue Hudec and they have two sons, Bill and Mike.

PAT FORMICA ● ASSISTANT COACH THIRD SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL

Patrick is a 2010 graduate at Bishop McCort Catholic High School and a member of the hockey team from 2004- 2010. He begins his third year of coaching at his alma mater. Patrick is a 2015 graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania where here played collegiate hockey from 2010-2015. Patrick is employed at Formica's Kitchens De- sign Center in Johnstown. Patrick resides in Johnstown.

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Date Opponent Location Time 10/31/2017 Hollidaysburg Galactic Ice 7:15pm 11/2/2017 Hollidaysburg War Memorial 7:15pm 11/9/2017 Altoona War Memorial 7:15pm 11/28/2017 State College War Memorial 5:50pm 11/30/2017 Westmont War Memorial 7:15pm 12/12/2017 Altoona Galactic Ice 7:00pm 1/2/2018 Westmont War Memorial 5:50pm 1/16/2018 Westmont War Memorial 7:15pm 1/18/2018 State College Pegula Ice Arena 6:30pm 1/25/2018 State College Pegula Ice Arena 6:30pm 1/30/2018 Hollidaysburg War Memorial 5:50pm 2/8/2018 Westmont War Memorial 7:15pm 2/22/2018 State College War Memorial 7:15pm 3/1/2018 Altoona Galactic Ice 7:00pm

# Full Name 7 Lucas Cascino 10 Eli Sakmar 11 Erik Euen 14 Maverick Baker 21 Luke Kadas 22 Brady Dolgas 32 Nicholas Yost 38 Jack Esch 39 Jonah Weaver 47 Matthew Ribblett 58 Brennan Karalfa

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#2 COLE BERKEBILE #3 Alex Templin #6 Bryce Bair #12 brady veney #15 Cameron bunn

#16 Philip russo #17 zach goins #19 Jacob horwath #20 Alex komov #23 matsvei kurylovich

#24 Ridge phillips #26 brett seitz #27 aliaksei kostserau #28 connor coyle #31 ben berkebile

#36 Mitchell knecht #55 will miller #30 cole bradley #45 mary majercsik

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ ICE HOCKEY 41 Crushers Ice Hockey │ GREAT TEAMS

1994 STATE CHAMPS (14 WINS 4 LOSSES AND 3 TIES) 1995 STATE CHAMPS (18 WINS 0 LOSSES AND 1 TIE)

First Row: Kris Hrones, Mark Maestra, Dan Nyanko, Geoff Shiley, Don Perry, Al Hromulak, Bill Blasko, Ross Hess, Mark Martinek Second Row: Coach Dean Rusmey, Michelle Piscitella, Fran Zima, Bill Rushin, Brad Grasso, Ken Repak, Mike Hudec Jr., Sean Hart, Fr. O’Neill, Coach George Shiley, Head Coach Galen Head, Coach Mike Hudec Sr. First Row: Kris Hrones, Jason Jakubowski, Justin Loftis, Head Coach Galen Head, Third Row: Manager Nick Rosenbaum, Matt Solomon, Jim Maher, Greg Kutchma, Jim Maher, Sean Hart, Mark Martinek Kris Carlson, Justin Loftis, Shawn Dishong, Brett Huston, Josh Piro, Dan Mardis, Man- Second Row: Coach Mike Hudec Sr., Coach George Shiley, Nicole Shiley, Mike ager Jason Ferchalk, Hudec Jr., Josh Piro, Kenny Repak, Stacie Morello, Fr. O’Neill Third Row: Dan Mardis, Shawn Dishong, Brett Huston, Greg Kutchma, Kris Carlson Jason Kane, Matt Solomon

1996 STATE CHAMPS (19 WINS 0 LOSSES AND O TIES) 1997 STATE CHAMPS (18 WINS 0 LOSSES AND 1 TIE)

First Row:E.Perry, Mr. Rushin, B.Huston, S.Dishong, J.Loftis, G.Kutchma, D.Mardis, First Row:Matt Perry, C.J. Oster, Steve Zamias, Jim Rizzo, Chris Kindya, R.J. Siria- Mr. Zima, J.Brezovic ni, Kevin Grady Second Row: Mr. Shiley, Head Coach Galen Head, K.Grady, J.Rizzo, J.Burnworth, Second Row: Jason Leck, Josh Brant, Eric Sigg, Matt Seidel, Phil Holsinger, Ryan J.Jakubowski, M.Solomon, Fr. O’Neill, Mr. Hudec, Mr. Rumsey Repak, Nick Mish Third Row: N.Shiley, J.Piro, K.Carlson, M.Hudec, J.Petrick, R.Zierer, J.Mollura, Third Row: Kris Carlson, Josh Piro, Jason Petrick, John Brezovec, Mark Sherman K.Repak, J.Lichtenfels, S.Morello

1999 STATE CHAMPS (13 WINS 7 LOSSES 0 TIES)

COLE BRADLEY

HAVE A GREAT SEASON!

GO CRUSHERS!

LOVE, YOUR FAMILY First Row: C.Cuppett, S.Kane, C.Kindya, Coach Bradley, M.Perry, K.Grady, N.Mihalick Second Row: Coach Carlson, J.Mock, J.Pavic, G.Oakes, D.Campbell, T.Kamzik, A.McLaughlin, J.Brant, Coach Gindlesperger, Coach Hudek Third Row: F.Tomkowski, D.Thomas, M.Domonkos, R.Gindlesperger, P.Kuhar, T.George, J.Knobloch, F.Hicks

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Row 1: Emily Euen, Alayna Moore, Keyli Smith, Karagin Furfari, Andrea Flynn, Elizabeth Robertson Row 2: Tori Wissinger, Jessica Frear, Autumn Martin, Sierra Harper, Coryn Thomas-Porter, Morgan Lenzi, Nikki Altschuh Row 3: Gabbi Slagel, Becky Riblett, Angelina Petro, Madison Buxton, Reagan Phillips, Marissa Darcangelo Row 4: Abigail Miller, Anna Edmiston, Caitie Crocco, Jada Wolf, Hannah Hughes, Brooke Schilling, MiKayla Smith Missing: Apryl Bambino Coaches: Dr. John Walker, Lacey Ott, Jeanne Feathers, Nathaniel Callaway, Kristi Clifford

SENIORS

HAVE A GREAT YEAR ANGELINA PETRO! The McAneny Family

Row 1: Alayna Moore, Keyli Smith, Karagin Furfari, Andrea Flynna Row 2: Autumn Martin, Libby Robertson, Sierra Harper, Coryn Thomas-Porter

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DR. JOHN WALKER: Dr. Walker is now is his 30th year coaching the Bishop McCort Cheerlead- ers. John is a 1984 graduate of Bishop McCort High School. In 1987, he grad- uated from the University of Pittsburgh, where he spent time as the Pittsburgh Panther mascot as well as a cheerleader. In 1991, John earned his degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Walker currently runs Family Dental Practice in Southmont.

JEANNE FEATHERS: Jeanne Feathers is a currently in her 16th year of coaching with the Bishop McCort Cheerleaders. Jeanne is a 1981 graduate of Richland High School. In 1987 she received her degree from the University of Pittsburgh at John- stown. She is the Director of Sales with Unique Venues.

LACEY LYNN SLAVICH-OTT: Lacey Slavich is in her 11th year coaching the Bishop McCort Cheerlead- ers. She is a 2003 graduate of Bishop McCort High School, where she was a four-year cheerleader for the Crushers. In 2007 Lacey received her degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, where she was also a member of the cheerleading team. Slavich also cheered professionally for the John- stown Riverhawks Indoor Pro Football team. Lacey is employed by Forest Phar- maceutical Company.

NATHANIEL CALLAWAY: Nathaniel Callaway is now is his 7th year coaching the Bishop McCort Cheer- leaders, he also coaches the Jr.High Cheerleaders. Nathaniel is a 2001 gradu- ate of Greater Johnstown High School. In 2005 he received his degree from Indiana University of PA. During his time at IUP he helped and worked with the IUP cheerleaders and coached at Cobra All Stars. Nathaniel is currently a Case Manager at ACRP where he helps support youth and families.

KRISTI CLIFFORD: Kristi Clifford is in her second year coaching the Bishop McCort Cheerleaders.

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1988 STATE CHAMPS 1992 STATE CHAMPS First Row: K.Stroz, M.Yurich, R.Mrkich, C.Molnarko, E.Hickey, A.Slivinsky, C.Bondy

Second Row: L.Mattie, K.Gorgone, J.Osborne, J.Korenoski, J.Carns

Third Row: N.Trigona, E.Dougherty, N.Kociban, K.Becker, K.Urban, E.Seminsky, S.Moses, S.Clark

Fourth Row: L.Zima

First Row: R.Kline, M.Faight, A.Hohman, S.Wessel, L.Macri, R.Reynolds Second Row: C.Slivinsky Third Row: Mrs. Walker, M.Goss, D.Golian, C.Greeley, K.Panek, J.Pfeil, K.Parrot, E.Watts, and Mrs. Havas

1994 STATE CHAMPS 1995 STATE CHAMPS First Row: S.Voytko, B.Newcomer, Mrs. Walker, E.Grady, A.Rolish,

Second Row: V.Lamoy, J.McCoy, A.Brant, A.Gallucci, K.Truilizio, R.Mochan,

Third Row: J.Allen, K.Diehl, M.Carlson, H.Welsh, M.Antal, A.Spory

First Row: J.Osborne, E.Seminsky, C.Molnarko, K.Stroz, T.Bondy Second Row: E.Grady, N.Trigona, N.Kociban, M.Yurch, S.Clark, B.Newcomer Third Row: K.Diehl, E.Dougherty, K.Becker, K.Urban, H.Osborne, Coach John Walk- er

1996 STATE CHAMPS 1997 STATE CHAMPS

First Row: J.McCoy, B.Newcomer, K.Diehl, M.Antal, V.LaMoy, S.Voytko, K.Truilozio Second Row: C.King, A.Sansone, A.Rolish, J.Myers, A.Brant, J.Zamias Third Row: H.Welsh, M.Carlson, A.Kacian, A.Miller, A.Spory First Row: C.King, A.Spory, A.Rolish, H.Welsh, A.Kacian, A.Brant, R.Billow Second Row: D.Zamias, M.Carlson, B.Homyak, J.Meyers, A.Sansone Third Row: D.Regino, J.Mowry, M.Sherman, T.McVicker, S.Oschwald, A.Miller, T.Galayda, and A.Barbera

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1998 STATE CHAMPS 1999 STATE CHAMPS

First Row: A.Sansone, C.King, M.Sherman, T.McVicker, A.Miller, J.Meyers, R.Billow First Row: C.Staib, M.LaRocca, A.Amenti, K.Schech, B.Homyak, S.Oschwald, M.Harvey, Second Row: D.Ostrow, B.Homyak, D.Regino, K.Schech, J.Mowry, S.Lenio J.Lees Third Row: Coach John Walker, T.Galayda, S.Oschwald, A.Barbera, M.LaRocca, Second Row: Coach John Walker, K.Rolish, L.Mihalik, L.Choby, T.Galayda, M.Santichen, P.Costlow, L.Choby, Coach MaryLou Walker C.Cardellino, Coach MaryLou Walker Third Row: B.Lebda, P.Costlow, J.Mowry, J.Mowry, L.Slavich, M.Sherman

Fourth Row: L.Zima

2001 STATE CHAMPS 2002 STATE CHAMPS

First Row: J.Mowry, L.Mihalick, J.Mowry, A.Susko, C.Staib, J.Lees, M.Lehman First Row: G.Brilhart, N.Emeigh, L.Slavich, K.Rolish, J.Homyak Second Row: S.Lees, A.Swarney, M.Sherman, C.Cardellino, J.Schellhammer, Second Row: B.Lenio, M.Santichen, B.Lebda, C.Cardellino, M.Sherman, M.Santichen, N.Emeigh, L.Slavich, S.Clark L.Schellhammer Third Row: Dr. Walker, B.Lenio, J.Homyak, K.Rolish, T.Vore, K.Mihalick, G.Brilhart, Third Row: M.Gelles, S.Stopko, S.Riek, K.Haley, S.Litzsky B.Lebda, R.Bernardo Fourth Row: M.Hicks, K.Sorchilla, T.Kramer, M.Thomas, L.Wenturine, A.Mata

2003 STATE CHAMPS 2004 STATE CHAMPS

First Row: L.Wenturine, M.Gelles, S.Riek, C.Mihalko, M.Staley, A.Eggert Second Row: K.Haley, M.Hicks, A.Matas, M.Thomas, L.Wenturine, M.Havas, First Row: B.Lenio, M.Gelles, L.Wenturine, C.Mihalko A.DiLerto Second Row: S.Stopko, M.Havas, A.Ritenour, S.Riek, M.Hicks Third Row: N.Aurandt, K., A.Ritenour, C.Salem, S.Stopko, C.Giancola, Third Row: G.Brilhart, A.DiLoretto, M.Hough, J.Homyak, K.Haley, A.Eggert A.Owens, A.Hamryszak, A.Marlowe Fourth Row: T.Cramer, M.Thomas, L.Wenturine, I.Mickens, A.Mattas, J.Schuster

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2005 STATE CHAMPS 2007 STATE CHAMPS

First Row: L.Wenturine First Row: M.McKay, M.Gelles, S.Riek, S.Stopko, K.Haley, A.Eggert, L.Wenturine, A.Tedjeske Second Row: K.Boyer, K.Stiffler Second Row: M.Hicks, C.Gianacola, K.Martin, S.Cruz, K.Boyer, E.Cruz, A.Bray, Third Row: B.Henry, S.Favor, T.Urban, S.Brandon, S.Middler H.Donahue Fourth Row: M.Pfeil, M.Cheskiewicz, M.McKay, L.Oschwald, B.Rock, A.Tedjeske Third Row: A.Matas, M.Thomas, A.Jones, T.Cramer, L.Wenturine, I.Mickens, Fifth Row: M.Pfeil, S.Clites, D.Vizzini, E.Morse, A.Mueller K.Robson

2009 STATE AND UCA NATIONAL CHAMPS 2010 STATE CHAMPS

First Row: D. Kupchella, M. Pfeil, A. Lopez, D. Vizzini, M. Cheskiewicz, S. Brandon, First Row: A. Tedjeske, K. Downer, B. Henry, L. Oschwald, S. Clites, S. Middler A. Mueller Second Row: M. Coutts, J. Kutchman, C. Vizzini, D. Baughman, S. Yingling, Second Row: A. Tedjeske, B. Henry, S. Clites, K. Downer, L. Oschwald, S. Middler M. Morrell, S. Owens Third Row: D. Baughman, J. Kutchman, C. Vizzini, S. Yingling, M. Morrell Third Row: K. Verbicky, T. Melendez, A. Irwin, K. Huff, L. Favor, A. Bambino

2011 STATE CHAMPS 2012 STATE CHAMPS

First Row: S.Owens, K.Huff, M.Morrell, A.Irwin, H.Kovach Second Row: A.Bambino, T.Wallace, T.Melendez, L.Favor, N.Harper, C.Thompson First Row: S.Yingling, C.Vizzini, D.Baughman, L.Harper, J.Kutchman Third Row: L.Cheskiewicz, A.Marone, T.Smith, Maddi Dom, K.Blair Second Row: S.Owens, T.Wallace, N.Harper, J.Fockler, T.Melendez, A.Irwin, Fourth Row: I.Favor, L.D’Arcangelo, M.Smouse, B.McKoff, M.Rastall, K.Rummel, C.VanSlyke, A.Bambino Maria Dom, M.Swick, R.Grove Third Row: L.Cheskiewicz, C.Thompson, L.Favor, K.Huff, M.Morrell, M.Dom,

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2014 PIAA COMPETITIVE SPIRIT STATE CHAMPIONS

Row 1: Sarah Owens, Katie Huff, Madison Morrell, Alys- sa Irwin, Hannah Kovach Row 2: Alex Bambino, Tara Wallace, Tonni Melendez, Lorene Favor, Nicolette Harper, Clarie Thompson Row 3: Lexi Cheskiewicz, Ashley Marone, Tashauna Smith, Maddi Dom, Kassi Blair Row 4: Iesha Favor, Lindsay D’Arcangelo, McKenna Smouse, Breona McKoff, Mia Rastall, Kylie Rummel, Ma- ria Dom, Maddison Swick, Regan Grove

2015 PIAA COMPETITIVE SPIRIT STATE CHAMPS & UCA NATIONAL CHAMPS Row 1: Cantara Haselirig, Lindsay Darcangelo, Maddi Dom, Kassi Blair, Ashley Marone, Lexi Cheskiewicz, and Breona Mackoff Row 2: Keyli Smith, Somerlyn Wilson, Coryn Thomas-Porter, Iesha Favor, Regan Grove, and Karagin Furfari Row 3: Casey Hoffman, Mia Rastall, Toni Miorelli, Autumn Martin, Lexi Mitchell, and Bailey Hildebrand Row 4: Kyaira Varner, Sierra Harper, Claire Wherthey, and Kali Haselrig

2015-16 DISTRICT VI CHAMPS Row 1: Toni Miorelli, Lexi Mitchell, Kali Haselrig, Cantara Haselrig, Mia Rastall, Iesha Favor Row 2: Keyli Smith, Somerlyn Wilson, Coryn Thomas- Porter, Iesha Favor, Regan Grove, Karagin Furfari Row 3: Casey Hoffman, Mia Rastall, Toni Miorelli, Autumn Martin, Lexi Mitchell, and Bailey Hildebrand Row 4: Becky Ribblett, Bailey Yon, Tori Wissinger, Sierra Harper, Alia Camacho, Marissa Darcangelo, Nacienna Taylor

2016-17 DISTRICT VI CHAMPS Row 1: Andrea Flynn, bailey Hildebrand, Toni Miorelli, Lexi Mitchell, Mia Rastall, Iesha Favor Row 2: Libby Robertson, Keyli Smith, Claire Wherthey, Alayna Moore, Rylee Toth Row 3: Abigail Miller, Bailey Yon, Tori Wissinger, Autumn Martin, Sierra Harper, Coryn Thomas- Porter, Savannah Price, Marissa Darcangelo, Mikayla Smith Row 4: Morgan Lenzi, Gabrielle Slagel, Emily Sauro, Becky Ribblett, Nacienna Taylor, Bronwen Rievel, Emily Euen, Angelina Petro Row 4: Nicole Altschuh, Kylie Gregley, Carlee Haselrig, Maddison Buxton, Caitlin Crocco

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ CHEERLEADING 48 2 0 1 7 - 18 Schedule

2017-18 Varsity Wrestling Schedule Date Opponent Location Time 12/12/2017 Westmont Westmont H.S. 7:00pm King of the Mountain Tournament 12/15-16/2017 King of the Mountain Tournament Central Mountain H.S. TBA 12/19/2017 Bedford Bedford H.S. 7:00pm 12/21/2017 Johnstown Bishop McCort H.S. 7:00pm Powerade Tournament 12/29-30/2017 Powerade Tournament Canon McMillan H.S. TBA 1/4/2018 Cambria Heights Cambria Heights H.S. 7:00pm Juniata Duals 1/6/2018 Juniata Duals Juniata High School TBA 1/9/2018 Penn Cambria Bishop McCort H.S. 7:00pm 1/11/2018 Central Cambria Bishop McCort H.S. 7:00pm Everett Bloody Run Duals 1/13/2018 Everett Bloody Run Duals Everett Area High School TBA 1/16/2018 Richland Richland H.S. 7:00pm 1/18/2018 Somerset Bishop McCort H.S. 7:00pm 1/23/2018 Forest Hills Forest Hills H.S. 7:00pm 1/25/2018 Ligonier Valley Ligonier Valley H.S. 7:00pm District VI "AA" Tournament 2/16-17/2018 TBD Altoona Field House TBA PIAA Southwest Regional 2/23-24/2018 TBD Kovalchick Complex TBA PIAA Tournament 3/7-10/2018 TBD Giant Center (Hershey, PA) TBA *=Senior Night

SENIORS

Josiah Jones, Anthony Walters, & Carnell Andrews 2017 District VI “AA” Champions

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Row 1: Dayne Boxler, Amir Andrews, Kasir Malcolm, Cooper Warshel Row 2: Richard Williams, Patrick Dempsey, Ethan Marcozzi, Jon Kaslly, Trent Karalfa Coach Rizzo, Coach Warshel, Devin Boxler, Nick McGowan, Logan Boyd, Jake Ardary, Kole Lichtenfels, Josiah Jones, Row 3: Anthony Walters, Will Haslett, Coach Smith, Coach Britt

NUMERICAL ROSTER:

Full Name Class Ht. Wt. Amir Andrews Fr. 5-8 132 Tom Smith (1st Yr.) Carnell Andrews Sr. 5-7 148 Co-Head Coach Jake Ardary So. 6-0 215 Dayne Boxler So. 5-7 120 John Rizzo (1st Yr.) Devin Boxler Jr. 5-10 140 Co-Head Coach Logan Boyd So. 5-10 169 Ryan Flowers Jr. 5-11 235 Andre Britt (2nd Yr.) Will Haslett Fr. 6-1 220 Assistant Coach Josiah Jones Sr. 6-0 240 Trent Karalfa Jr. 5-7 143 Kory Hughes (2nd Yr.) Jon Kaslly So. 5-8 139 Assistant Coach Kole Lichtenfels So. 5-9 144 Kasir Malcolm So. 5-4 115 Brian Warshel (1st Yr.) Ethan Marcozzi Fr. 5-8 173 Assistant Coach Nick McGowan So. 5-10 220 Anthony Walters Sr. 5-9 197 Cooper Warshel Fr. 5-5 129 Richard Williams Fr. 5-6 122

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ WRESTLING 50 Crushers Wrestling │ 2016-17 RESULTS & HISTORY

2016-17 Varsity Wrestling Schedule Date Opponent Location Result 12/13/2016 Somerset Somerset H.S. W 46-21 12/15/2016 Westmont Bishop McCort H.S. Cancelled King of the Mountain 12/16/2016 King of the Mountain Tournament Central Mountain H.S. 12/17/2016 King of the Mountain Tournament Central Mountain H.S. 12/20/2016 Forest Hills Forest Hills H.S. L 32-33 12/22/2016 Bedford Bishop McCort H.S. L 36-39 Powerade Tournament 12/29/2016 Powerade Tournament Canon McMillan H.S. 12/30/2016 Powerade Tournament Canon McMillan H.S. 1/3/2017 Johnstown Johnstown H.S. W 40-39 1/5/2017 Cambria Heights Bishop McCort H.S. W 41-28 1/12/2017 Central Cambria Central Cambria H.S. L 36-42 Escape the Rock Tournament 1/14/2017 Escape the Rock Tournament Council Rock South H.S. 1/15/2017 Escape the Rock Tournament Council Rock South H.S. 1/17/2017 Richland Bishop McCort H.S. W 36-9 Brookville Ultimate Duals 1/21/2017 Brookville Brookville H.S. L 14-64 1/21/2017 Burrell Brookville H.S. L 17-48 1/21/2017 Reynolds Brookville H.S. L 7-66 1/21/2017 Chestnut Ridge Brookville H.S. L 16-59 1/23/2017 Ligonier Valley Bishop McCort H.S. W 48-24 1/24/2017 Penn Cambria Penn Cambria H.S. L 21-55 District VI "AA" Tournament 2/17/2017 District VI Individual Championships Altoona Field House Cassidy, Jones, Andrews, Walters, Kekich Champs 2/18/2017 District VI Individual Championships Altoona Field House Team 2nd Place PIAA Southwest Regional 2/24/2017 PIAA Class AA Southwest Regional Cassidy, Andrews, Walters, & Jones Champs 2/25/2017 PIAA Class AA Southwest Regional Team Champions PIAA Tournament 3/9/2017 PIAA Championship Hershey, PA Jones (State Finalist) 3/10/2017 PIAA Championship Hershey, PA Walters (State Finalist) 3/11/2017 PIAA Championship Hershey, PA Andrews (3rd Place) Crusher Wrestling History District VI “AA” Champions Kaden Cassidy –106lbs (2017) Josiah Jones –220lbs (2017) Carnell Andrews –132lbs (2017) Anthony Walters –195lbs (2017) Sebastian Kekich –113lbs (2017)

PIAA Tournament Anthony Walters –195lbs (2017 State Finalist) Josiah Jones –220lbs (2017 State Finalist) Carnell Andrews –132lbs (2017 3rd Place)

Carnell Andrews, Anthony Walters, Josiah Jones (2017 PIAA Tournament)

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ WRESTLING 51 2017-18 MEDIA GUIDE LEGENDS AND GREATS Legends Section Bishop McCort Catholic High School has a rich tradition in athletics. Student-athletes, clergy, coaches, and volunteers have dedicated countless hours for the improvement of our sports program. The Legends section of the Media Guide recognizes a few outstanding individuals for their dedication and lasting contribution to McCort athletics. The commit- ment to Crusher athletics was established by our founders when the school was known as Johnstown Catholic. This ex- ample of service will be saluted in this section throughout the school year. Many legendary figures will be added in fu- ture additions of the media guide.

Paul Hollern’s legacy is rich, enduring, and memorable. In his forty-third year of teach- PAUL HOLLERN ing social studies at Bishop McCort, he TEACHER, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR & STATISTICIAN was excited about his job, his students, and the people with whom he worked as when he began teaching.

Serving under seven of Bishop McCort’s eleven principals, Paul was a historian and archivist of the school’s sports records and alumni achievements. He was a source of facts pertaining to the school and its graduates. Mr. Hollern would have had direct teacher/student contact with close to 7,000 students during the span of his career. The knowledge he imparted and the impression he made were lasting.

Paul Hollern was honored by the Tribune-Democrat in the early seventies as Teacher of the Year and he also received official accolades for his geography instruction.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Paul assumed the role of Director of Athletics and coach. In the mid-seventies, Paul became the head statistician for both the varsity football team and boys’ bas- ketball team—taking over for long-time statistician Howdy Sherman.

Paul Hollern was born on July 23, 1943 and he died on December 25, 2008. He was not only remem- bered for his countless hours serving the Bishop McCort Athletic Department, but also for his great love for St. Patrick’s Day and the celebrations that he orchestrated in his classroom.

In 2004, Bishop McCort GENE SCHULTZ lost longtime faculty TEACHER, BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL COACH member, coach, and friend, Gene Schultz. Mr. Schultz taught a variety of science and health courses for 40 years at Bishop McCort. He was associated with every one of Bishop McCort’s principals during his time as student, teacher, and coach.

Mr. Schultz was head baseball coach from 1967 to 1993 and a football coach for 40 years. During his time leading the Crushers baseball team, Coach Schultz accumulat- ed 225 wins and earned the respect of countless young men that he worked with on a daily basis. His #24 still hangs in the hallway of the school as a tribute to one of the all-time great coaches of Catholic High. In 2011, the Bishop McCort Baseball Team created the Gene Schultz Memorial Baseball Tournament. This past season, the four- team tournament played at Point Stadium, was won by the Crushers—who defeated Bishop Carroll in the Championship Game.

As an assistant football coach for Bishop McCort, Coach Schultz remained with the team until his retirement from the school less than a year before his death. Schultz had worked with six McCort football players who later played profes- sionally, including: Jack Ham, Pete Duranko, John Stofa, Steve Smear, Artrell Hawkins Jr., and Andrew Hawkins.

Coach Schultz’s commitment to McCort athletics was uncompromising and has been an inspiration to decades of McCort athletes.

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ LEGENDS 52 2017-18 MEDIA GUIDE LEGENDS AND GREATS

James L. Reiser, Sr. was a dedicated coach JAMES REISER, SR. and dedicated Crusher. Jim played for FOOTBALL COACH Johnstown Catholic as a varsity tackle from 1931-1933. He was named to the Tribune’s All Star team, Cambria County all-star team, and later to the Bishop McCort Hall of Fame. After high school, he played one year for Kiski Prep and then for the Johnstown Collegians, a local semi-pro team, and the Windber Ex-High Team.

He began his extensive coaching career at Johnstown Catholic in 1938. After 6 years as as- sistant coach, he served as head coach in 1945. His team’s play attracted record crowds with over 6,700 fans packing the Point Stadium for the McCort vs. Ferndale game that year. He had to give up the head coach position due to his regular employment, but he remained deep- ly involved with both the sport and the school that he loved all of his life. Fellow McCort Coach Joe Shumock gave Jim the nickname of “Knute” because of his strong resemblance to Knute Rockne, the late great coach of Notre Dame. During his 42 years of coaching, he was blessed to mentor many young men. Most notably, he coached Steve Smear, Jack Ham, and Pete Duranko when these football stars played for the Crushers. Together with Fran Zima, Gene Schultz, Jim Regula, and Tim Koshute, Jim led the McCort freshmen to capture their first Mountain Football Conference Championship during the 1977 season.

In addition to coaching, Jim dedicated countless hours to building local athletic programs through the Johnstown Catholic Athletic Association. He was a football official and president of the Cambria County Chapter, PIAA Football Officials. He also dedicated much time raising funds for McCort athletic programs.

Football was more than a game to Coach Reiser. It was a way of life and a means to foster the ideals of sportsmanship and teamwork in his young players. He especially enjoyed coaching the freshmen team and helping to mold players from multiple parochial teams into a cohesive high school squad. Jim coached his final season in 1981 and passed away on February 14, 1982 due to colon cancer. Jim is fondly remembered by his loving family and the many young men who were touched by his wisdom and guidance both on and off the field.

Howard “Howdy” Sherman was a mem- HOWARD “HOWDY” SHERMAN ber of Johnstown STATISCIAN Catholic’s graduating class of 1938. Mr. Sherman has been a mainstay in the stands cheering for his Crusher football and basketball teams. He has been attending McCort games since he was 10 years old and except for his time spent in World War II, he hasn’t missed a single football game.

In the early 1960’s, Mr. Sherman was the President of the Athletic Association, which at the time, was responsible for hiring and paying all Bishop McCort coaches. The Athletic Association was formed after World War II and was started by Msgr. Colley. Howdy was the Association’s third President. As the President of the Athletic Association, Mr. Sher- man was responsible for soliciting local businesses to raise money for McCort Athletics.

In 1961, Mr. Sherman took over as the head statistician for the boys’ varsity basketball team and kept the title until the mid-seventies when Paul Hollern took over the position. The position enabled Mr. Sher- man to travel all over Western Pennsylvania with the team and see some of the greatest basketball teams that the Crush- ers assembled on the hardwood.

According to Mr. Sherman’s son Tom, Howdy took the initiative and drove former Crusher great, Pete Duranko, to his initial visit to Notre Dame.

Winter Media Guide 2017-18 │ LEGENDS 53 M ONOGRAM MEMBERSHIP LEVEL he Crusher Athletic Club is a new all-inclusive booster organization for alumni, parents, and fans who support BMHS Ath- letics. The Club has two levels with special benefits: the Crimson Membership Level and the Monogram Membership Level T which corresponds with the previous Monogram Club. For more information about the Crusher Athletic Club, please con- tact the BMCHS Office of Advancement at 814-248-3867.

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