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2015 SPRING SPORTS MEDIA GUIDE The Bishop McCort Athletic Development Office would like to thank the following businesses for joining TEAM McCORT as a Corporate Sponsor.
Abood, Russell, Pappas & Rozich Laurel Asphalt Ace’s Catering Laurel Auto Group Ameriserv Financial Laurel Auto Group Charity Fund—Ovarian Associates in Family Eye Care Cancer Awareness Atlantic Broadband Layton Graphic & Sign Baker’s Loaf Martella’s Pharmacy Barbera, Clapper, Beener, Rullo & Melvin, LLP McAneny Brothers BMHS Class of 1962 McIlwain Bus Lines Brett Insurance MERHO Federal Credit Union Buettner Insurance METZ Food Service By George Inn Mesko & Associates, Inc. Capri Pizza Mihalko’s General Contracting Catanese Group Mishler Auction Services Clark’s Corner Store Modern Art & Plate Glass Co., Inc. Conemaugh Health Systems Murphy’s David J. Weaver, Esq. Pro Disposal Dale Oxygen Puchko Financial Associates, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Herbick Roxberry Creamery/M&M Hair Design Dr. Ibrahim Sbeitan Roxbury Tire Dr. John Walker Senior Life Dr. Renee J. Mathur Sporting Goods Discounters Family Dentistry Associates of Johnstown, P.C. The Boulevard Grill First Commonwealth Bank The Haven Forever Broadcasting The Kidney Center Formica’s Kitchen Designs and Contracting The Orchard H.F. Lenz Company The Tribune-Democrat and Johnstown Magazine Harrigan’s Café & Wine Deck Thomas Team Honda Hilltop Chiropractic UPMC Health Plan Hilltop Office Supply Valley Printing Hornick Auto Sales and Service Wesner Lawn Care Independent Catholic Foundation Westwood Floral & Gifts Interstate Insurance Management WJAC-TV James Excavating Western PA Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Jerry Murphy of RE/MAX Team Realtors Clinic Inc. Jet Lube Wolf Furniture Joey Del’s 2001 Catering Ziggy’s Sports
For more information on joining TEAM McCORT please call the Bishop McCort Athletic Development Office at 814-248-3862. CRUSHERATHLETICS.ORG OFFICIAL SITE OF M CCORT ATHLETICS
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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.
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The 2015 Media Guides are published in the fall, winter, and Board of Trustees spring sport seasons by Bishop McCort’s Athletic Development. Bishop Mark Bartchak Bishop of Altoona/Johnstown Table of Contents Mr. Mark Pasquerilla — Chairman BASEBALL 1-13 Mr. Jack Buchan — Vice-Chairman —2014 TEAM PHOTO AND QUICK FACTS 1 Mr. Lou Mihalko — Secretary —TEAM ROSTER 2 Mr. Mike Price — Treasurer —TEAM SCHEDULE 3 Mr. Nicholas Antonazzo Mr. Thomas McAneny —COACHING STAFF 4-6 Mr. Joe Martella Father David Peles —SENIOR PLAYERS 6 Mr. Paul Helsel Mrs. Linda Thomson —2014 SEASON IN REVIEW 7-8 Richard Kastelic, M.D. Msgr. Thomas Mabon —TEAM RECORDS 9 Mr. Dan Hummel Very Rev. James F. Crookston —INDIVIDUAL RECORDS 10 —BISHOP MCCORT VS. OPPONENTS SINCE 1994 11 Bishop McCort Administration BOYS TENNIS 14 Thomas Fleming, Jr. Maria Sanders SOFTBALL 15-16 Principal/CAO Director of Admissions —SCHEDULE AND TEAM PICTURE 15 [email protected] [email protected] —TEAM ROSTER 16 D.A. Gardill, Ph. D. Timothy Schultz, Jr. BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD 17-18 Assistant Principal Director of Athletics —TEAM SCHEDULES 17 [email protected] [email protected] —SENIOR PLAYERS 17 Molly Novak Steve Cotchen Director of Finance Dean of Discipine —TEAM ROSTER 18 [email protected] [email protected] JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 19-20
Tina Mirilovich —TEAM PHOTO AND SCHEDULE 19 Director of Advancement —TEAM ROSTER 20 [email protected]
Quick Facts Location ……………………….Johnstown, Pennsylvania CRUSHERS ON THE WEB Enrollment ……………………………………………...407 Nickname ………………………………………....Crusher WEB Affiliation/Conference ……………………………....P.I.A.A./L.H.A.C. School: www.mccort.org Spring Venues …………………………………..Point Stadium Athletics: www.crusherathletics.org …………………………………..Roxbury Park Athletic Department ……..…….…………...... 814.248.3862 TWITTER Office Phone ……..…….…………...... 814.536.8991 School: www.twitter.com/bishopmccort Web Site ……..……...... www.mccort.org Athletics: www.twitter.com/crushersports Media Site ……..………….www.twitter.com/crushersports
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Pride, Loyalty, and Tradition
What’sWhat’s Possible Possible at Bishop at Bishop McCort McCort Catholic High High School School
unique and leading educational Athletics and Arts: Historical Sketch: Sketch: programs such as: Bishop McCort is a private Catholic Bishop McCort offers several There are 21 available varsity Bishop McCort is a private Catholic high school committed to spiritual unique and leading educational sports programs to help the stu- and moral formation in a disci- programsThe Summer such Excellenceas: Program dents to develop their full poten- and moral formation in a disci- Trips to Europe plined educational environment. tial. The Bishop McCort athletic Our high school attracts academi- StudentLeadership Enrichment Conferences Time (SET) program is one of the most suc- Our high school attracts academi- Classes in the Arts at special cally-motivated students from cessful in the state. The football three counties surrounding our Academiccamps or Enrichment at local universities. Class program has produced six profes- three counties surrounding our Athletic specialty camps campus in Johnstown. Founded in After-school Tutoring sional football players. The hockey campus in Johnstown. Founded in 1922, Bishop McCort Catholic High team, boys basketball, girls bas- TroutOur After in the School Classroom Academy : School has focused on aggressively ketball, and baseball teams have Acting lessons for school plays combined for 11 state champion- preparing students to be leaders iPads in the Classroom Set building for school plays and to pursue knowledge through- ships. Our sports teams play in the Dance classes out their lives. Mock Trial new 7,500-seat Johnstown Point Computer club Stadium. The high school presents RosaryChess Club Club Campus Life: Life: critically acclaimed performances With a student/teacher ratio of 11 APRosary Biology Club — Windber Research in the Guzzi Performing Arts Cen- With a student/teacher ratio of 11 to 1, each student is challenged to Artists in residence (glass ter. The most recent addition to to 1, each student is challenged to Institute Partnership reach their potential in mind, body, blowing, wood sculpting, felt the school is the 14,436 square- reach their potential in mind, body, and spirit. Enriched by Catholic Collegemaking) in High School foot Bach Wellness Center. The and spirit. Enriched by Catholic intellectual and cultural traditions, center includes a weight room, fit- intellectual and cultural traditions, International Student Program Bishop McCort is a place that ness area, and an auxiliary gym- Bishop McCort is a place that throughout its history has promot- nasium. throughout its history has promot- Athletics and Arts: ed excellent teaching. ed excellent teaching. There are 20 available varsity
sports programs to help the stu- Bishop McCort High School has Bishop McCort Catholic High School dents to develop their full poten- more than 35 clubs with a broad has more than 35 clubs with a tial. The Bishop McCort athletic appeal, including honors, social, broad appeal, including honors, program is one of the most suc- community service, fine arts, and social, community service, fine cessful in the state. The football athletics. In addition, we ask our arts, and athletics. In addition, we program has produced six profes- students to complete a minimum ask our students to complete a sional football players. The hockey of 36 hours of community service a minimum of 42 hours of communi- team, boys basketball, girls bas- year for church, school or commu- ty service a year for church, ketball and baseball teams have nity organizations. school, or community organiza- combined for 11 state champion- tions. ships. Our sports teams play in the Bishop McCort offers 6 Advanced new 7,500-seat Johnstown Point Placement courses and 23 Honors Bishop McCort offers 8 Advanced Stadium. The high school presents courses, more than any other Placement courses and 23 Honors critically acclaimed performances school in our area. It is this curric- courses, more than any other in the Guzzi Performing Arts Cen- ulum that prepares our students to school in our area. It is this curric- ter. The most recent addition to excel at the finest colleges and uni- ulum that prepares our students to the school is the 14,436 square- versities across the country. excel at the finest colleges and uni- foot Bach Wellness Center. The new center includes a weight versities across the country. Bishop McCort offers several room, fitness area, and an auxilia- ry gymnasium. Thomas P. Fleming, Jr. Bishop McCort High School Principal
April, 2015
Dear Friends of Bishop McCort Catholic,
Thank you for supporting Bishop McCort High School’s athletic program. I am pleased to present to you the 2015 Spring Media Guide. This comprehensive guide highlights all the Bishop McCort athletic teams that compete in the spring season.
Our student-athletes and coaches have been working very hard to prepare for another exciting season. I am very proud and thankful to our athletes and coaches for their commitment to our school. Our stu- dents do an excellent job representing our school in the classroom and in athletic competition.
It is also just as important that our parents and fans remember that they also rep- resent our school by how they handle themselves as spectators. Offensive lan- guage or behavior at athletic events is strictly prohibited. Area schools, game offi- cials, and opposing parents carefully monitor our fan’s behavior because we repre- sent a Catholic institution. We are expected to rise above controversial calls or un- welcoming behavior because we realize the importance of representing our school with class and dignity. I must insist that everyone adhere to P.I.A.A. guidelines for spectator conduct.
Thank you to our alumni, business partners, friends and parents. We could not offer such an expansive extracurricular program without your support. I strongly encour- age everyone in the community to support the advertisers in the Crusher Classifieds directory.
Be sure to visit our new athletics website at www.crusherathletics.org. You will also be able to follow your favorite Crusher team on this site or by following @crushersports on Twitter.
In support of Crusher athletics,
Thomas P. Fleming, Jr. Principal
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2015 BISHOP McCORT BASEBALL TEAM PHOTO
2015 CRUSHER BASEBALL TEAM ROW 1: Gabriel Cannizzaro, Nick Gjurich, Anthony Cacciotti, Carmine Cannizzaro, Michael Koslin, Braden Rosemas, Ian Fleck, Nick Thomas, Jack Kaltenbaugh ROW 2: Braden Lavely, Billy Wilson, Josh Way, Chris Miller, Logan Wade, Blake Wade, Brett Seitz, Jozef Leech, Logan Kasper, Tristan Mock ROW 3: Coach Colin Harrington, Coach Matt McMillan, Boston Bradley, Nick Beblar, Bryce Kramer, Garret Lovejoy, Coach John Bradley, Coach Chris Pfeil, Coach Josh Day
2015 CRUSHER BASEBALL QUICK FACTS
Team Information Returning Leaders from 2014 2014 Overall Record 18-8 Batting Average Nick Gjurich (.394)
2014 LHAC Record 12-4 At-Bats Nick Gjurich (66) Letterman Returning 1 Runs Scored Nick Gjurich (22) Letterman Lost 9 Hits Nick Gjurich (26)
Doubles Nick Gjurich (4) Triples Nick Gjurich (1)
Home Runs N/A RBI’s Nick Gjurich (14) Stolen Bases Jozef Leech (12)
ERA (min 10 inn.) Nick Beblar (4.94) Wins Tied, Nick Bedlar (1) & Billy Wilson (1) Saves N/A Innings Pitched Nick Beblar (11.1) Strikeouts Nick Beblar (10)
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CRUSHER BASEBALL 2015 BISHOP McCORT BASEBALL ROSTER
No. Name Gr. Pos. Parish Alphabetical Roster 3 Nick Gjurich 12 OF Visitation # Player Name Gr. 4 Jack Kaltenbaugh 12 INF All Saints 19 BEBLAR, Nick 11 7 Logan Kasper 10 LHP, OF St. Clement 8 Jozef Leech 11 C, OF Our Mother of Sorrows 11 BRADLEY, Boston 10 9 Blake Wade 11 RHP, INF St. Clement 25 CACCIOTTI, Anthony 10
10 Billy Wilson 11 RHP, INF St. Benedict 32 CANNIZZARO, Carmine 10 11 Boston Bradley 10 RHP, INF, OF Our Mother of Sorrows 35 CANNIZZARO, Gabriel 9 12 Bryce Kramer 10 RHP, INF Our Mother of Sorrows 14 FLECK, Ian 9 13 Nick Thomas 11 INF, OF Resurrection 14 Ian Fleck 9 RHP, INF St. Benedict 3 GJURICH, Nick 12 17 Chris Miller 10 OF Our Mother of Sorrows 4 KALTENBAUGH, Jack 12
18 Mike Koslin 10 INF, C St. Therese 7 KASPER, Logan 10 19 Nick Beblar 11 RHP, INF Resurrection 18 KOSLIN, Mike 10 20 Brenden Lavely 10 RHP, INF St. Benedict 12 KRAMER, Bryce 10 25 Anthony Cacciotti 10 INF St. Clement 26 Garret Lovejoy 10 OF St. Gregory 20 LAVELY, Brenden 10 27 Logan Wade 11 RHP, C, OF St. Clement 8 LEECH, Jozef 10
29 Brett Seitz 9 LHP, OF St. John Gaulbert 26 LOVEJOY, Garret 10 32 Carmine Cannizzaro 10 INF, C St. Benedict 17 MILLER, Chris 10 34 Josh Way 11 RHP, INF Our Mother of Sorrows 43 ROSEMAS, Braden 10 35 Gabriel Cannizzaro 9 INF, OF St. Benedict 29 SEITZ, Nick 9 43 Braden Rosemas 10 INF, OF Our Mother of Sorrows 13 THOMAS, Nick 11 15 Chris Pfeil Head Coach 9 WADE, Blake 11 22 Josh Day Assistant Coach 27 WADE, Logan 11 30 John Bradley Assistant Coach 16 Colin Harrington Assistant Coach 34 WAY, Josh 11 23 Matt McMillen Assistant Coach 10 WILSON, Billy 11
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS:
Row 1 (left to right): Nick Gjurich, Billy Wilson,
Jozef Leech Row 2 (left to right): Logan Wade, Blake Wade, Nick Beblar, Boston Bradley
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2015 BISHOP McCORT BASEBALL SCHEDULE Day Date Opponent Site Time Wednesday March 25 JOHNSTOWN Home 4:30 p.m. Friday March 27 PORTAGE Home 4:00 p.m. Monday March 30 Bedford Away 4:30 p.m. Wednesday April 1 Somerset Away 4:30 p.m. Monday April 6 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Home 4:30 p.m. Tuesday April 7 Richland Away 4:30 p.m. Thursday April 9 Penn Cambria Away 4:30 p.m. Monday April 13 FOREST HILLS Home 4:30 p.m. Wednesday April 15 Central Cambria Away 4:30 p.m. 5th Annual Gene Schultz Memorial Tournament Friday April 17 WESTMONT Home 7:00 p.m. Saturday April 18 Consolation Game Home 4:30 p.m. Saturday April 18 Championship Game Home 7:00 p.m. Friday April 24 Johnstown Away 4:30 p.m. Sunday April 26 Deer Lakes PNC Park 12:15 pm Tuesday April 28 Westmont Away 4:30 p.m. Wednesday April 29 BEDFORD Home 4:30 p.m. Friday May 1 MEYERSDALE Home 7:30 p.m. Monday May 4 SOMERSET Home 4:30 p.m. Tuesday May 5 Bishop Guilfoyle Away 4:30 p.m. Thursday May 7 RICHLAND# Home 7:30 p.m. Monday May 11 BISHOP CARROLL Home 4:30 p.m. # - Senior Night
2015 BISHOP McCORT J.V. BASEBALL SCHEDULE Day Date Opponent Site Time Saturday March 21 Johnstown (DH) Away 12:00 p.m. Saturday March 28 Bishop Guilfoyle (DH) Away 11:00 a.m. Tuesday March 31 RICHLAND Home 4:30 p.m. Monday April 6 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Home 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 11 Somerset (DH) Away 11:00 a.m. Wednesday April 22 BISHOP CARROLL Home 4:30 p.m. Friday April 24 JOHNSTOWN Home 4:00 p.m. Saturday April 25 Central Cambria (DH) Away 10:00 a.m. Friday May 1 MEYERSDALE Home 4:30 p.m. Saturday May 2 PORTAGE (DH) Home 11:00 a.m. Thursday May 7 FOREST HILLS Home 4:00 p.m. Saturday May 9 FOREST HILLS (DH) Home 11:00 a.m.
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2014 CRUSHER BASEBALL COACHING STAFF
CHRIS PFEIL HEAD COACH
FIFTH SEASON 94-25 OVERALL RECORD (.790%) 82-19 RECORD AT BMHS (.812%) Chris Pfeil, a 1994 graduate of Bishop McCort High School, begins his fifth season as the Head Baseball Coach at his alma mater. In his first four seasons, Coach Pfeil has led the Crushers to an 82-19 record, including the school’s first ever State Championship in 2012. The Crushers advanced to the State Semifinals in 2014 and the State Quarterfinals in 2011 and 2013. Chris has led the Crushers to the District VI Championship Game in each of his four seasons, winning champion- ships in 2012, 2013, and 2014. Under Pfeil, the Crushers have had 14 players continue their careers at the collegiate level and have had 10 players receive All- State recognition. Pfeil has spent the past 16 seasons managing in the Johnstown AAABA League leading the Johnstown Grays and Martella's Pharmacy Franchises. His career record in the AAABA League is 448-239. He has led nine teams to the National AAABA Tournament, more than any John- stown manager in the 70 year history of the league. Four of his teams have advanced to the Nation- al Final Four. Chris is a graduate of Clarion University, where he was a four-year starter for the Golden Eagles baseball team. Pfeil hit .443 in his senior season at Clarion, which ranked in the top 30 in the nation. Chris stayed at Clarion as an assistant coach to Rich Herman before moving back to Johnstown. Chris was a three-year letterwinner for the Bishop McCort baseball team and still holds the school record with a .508 batting average in the 1994 season. Chris is employed by Bishop McCort High School as the Academic Enrichment Coordinator. He also has served as the Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the past 11 seasons and has helped lead the Crushers to four District VI titles. Chris and his wife, Sara, reside in Johnstown with their two sons, Mason and Grady, and their daughter Hannah. 2012 P.I.A.A. CLASS “A” STATE CHAMPIONS
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JOSH DAY ASSISTANT COACH
Josh Day begins his fifth season as an assistant coach with the Crushers. Josh graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 2001 with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. Day was a four-year starter and letter winner for the Mountain Cats Baseball team. In 2000, Josh was selected and played for the USA Inter- national Team in Europe. Serving primarily as an outfielder for UPJ, Josh was named an Academic All-American in 2000 and finished 42nd in the nation for Division II with a .421 batting average. Josh was a 1997 graduate of Ferndale Area High School and played for four seasons in the AAABA League. Josh is entering his 15th season as the Head Coach of the Boilers Baseball Franchise in the John- stown Pony League. Josh has led the Boilers Franchise to 12 consecutive City Pony League Champi- onships and seven trips to the Pony League World Series. Prior to taking over the Boilers Franchise, Josh served as a Graduate Assistant at Division I Marshall University (WV), where he studied Admin- istration. Josh is currently employed by the Richland School District as a 5th grade teacher.
JOHN BRADLEY ASSISTANT COACH
John Bradley begins his fifth season as an assistant varsity baseball coach with the Crushers. John is a 1991 graduate of Boston University, where he played baseball and hockey for the Terriers. He helpled lead the Terriers to a National Runner-Up finish in 1991. A native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Bradley was drafted as a goaltender by the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL, after an outstanding scholastic career. John played professionally with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League (AHL) and with several East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) teams - most notably, the Johnstown Chiefs. During his career with the Chiefs, John was on of the team's most popular players and was a familiar face during McCort hockey practices. John is employed by Bishop McCort High School and currently finished his nineteenth season as the Head Coach of the Crushers hockey team. He was on the coaching staff for all five of the Crushers state championships teams, including three as head coach. John and his wife Amy, reside in West- mont with their daughter Lily and sons Boston and Cole.
COLIN HARRINGTON ASSISTANT COACH
Colin Harrington, a 2009 graduate of Bishop McCort High School and class valedictori- an, begins his second season as an assistant varsity coach at his alma mater. Colin graduated from the University of Virginia in 2013 with a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry. Harrington was a two-year starter and three-year letter winner for the Cav- aliers baseball team. In 2011, Harrington started as the designated hitter against South Carolina in the College World Series recording two hits. In 2012, he was named to the ACC All-Tournament Team and finished the season with a .305 batting average, 20th in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He also finished second in the ACC and 18th nationally with 18 sacrifice bunts that year. Colin was a four-year letter winner on the Crusher baseball team from 2006-2009. He helped lead the Crushers to a District 6 championship in 2009 and was named to the Laurel Highlands All Confer- ence Team in 2007 and 2009. Harrington also played for Martella’s Pharmacy (2008-2009) under manager Chris Pfeil in the Johnstown AAABA League. Colin is currently employed by Windber Research Institute. He plans on applying to medical school this summer for entrance in the fall of 2015.
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MATT MCMILLEN ASSISTANT COACH
Matt McMillan, a 2011 graduate of Bishop McCort High School, begins his first season as an assistant coach. McMillen is currently finishing his degree at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, where he was a three year starter on the baseball team. McMil- len was a team captain on the 2011 Crushers team that advanced to the State Quarter- finals. In addition, Matt was a key contributor for Martella's Pharmacy in the AAABA League from 2010-2014 and is near the top of numerous team records. McMillen helped lead Martella's Pharmacy to five consecutive trips to the National AAABA Tour- nament. He is one of only two players from Johnstown to appear in five national tour- naments in the 70 year history of the league.
2015 CRUSHER BASEBALL SENIORS
ROW 1: (Left to Right): Nick Gjurich and Jack Kaltenbaugh
BISHOP McCORTBASEBALL2015 7 2014 Varsity Baseball Results Record: 18-8 Overall; 12-4 LHAC Date Result Opponent Record LHAC Pitcher of Record
3-27 W, 5-1 RICHLAND 1-0 1-0 Coleman (1-0) 3-29 L, 5-7 SOMERSET 1-1 1-1 Adams (0-1) 4-1 W, 11-3 Westmont 2-1 2-1 Coleman (2-0) 4-8 W, 5-4 BISHOP GUILFOYLE 3-1 3-1 Vardian (1-0) 4-9 W, 11-0 Bishop Carroll 4-1 4-1 Coleman (3-0) 4-12 W, 17-2 WESTMONT 5-1 5-1 E. Neiderhiser (1-0) 4-12 W, 10-1 SPOTSWOOD 6-1 — Coleman (4-0) 4-13 L, 5-14 Bethel Park# 6-2 — Vardian (1-1) 4-14 W, 9-3 Forest Hills 7-2 6-1 E. Neiderhiser (2-0) 4-16 W, 15-0 CENTRAL CAMBRIA 8-2 7-1 Adams (1-1) 4-24 L, 7-12 Somerset 8-3 7-2 Vardian (1-2) 4-28 L, 0-4 Richland 8-4 7-3 Coleman (4-1) 5-1 W, 13-8 PENN CAMBRIA 9-4 8-3 Beblar (1-0) 5-2 W, 12-2 Bedford 10-4 9-3 Vardian (2-2) 5-5 W, 4-3 BEDFORD 11-4 10-3 Coleman (5-1) 5-7 W, 9-1 Johnstown 12-4 11-3 Vardian (3-2) 5-7 L, 6-7 JOHNSTOWN 12-5 11-4 E. Neiderhiser (2-1) 5-8 W, 12-4 Cambria Heights 13-5 12-4 Wilson (1-0) 5-9 L, 5-8 PUNXSUTAWNEY 13-6 — Coleman (5-2) 5-12 L, 4-9 Altoona 13-7 — Vardian (3-3)
DISTRICT VI CLASS “A” BASEBALL TOURNAMENT 5-19 W, 13-1 SALTSBURG 14-7 — Coleman (6-2) 5-22 W, 7-2 HOMER-CENTER 15-7 — Coleman (7-2) 5-28 W, 4-1 Juniata Valley 16-7 — Coleman (8-2)
P.I.A.A. CLASS “A” STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT 6-2 W, 5-0 Eisenhower 17-7 — Coleman (9-2) 6-5 W, 7-2 Cranberry 18-7 — Coleman (10-2) 6-9 L, 0-1 Elk County Catholic 18-8 — Coleman (10-3)
* Fifth Annual Gene Schultz Memorial Baseball Tournament # PNC Park, Pittsburgh PA ** District VI Class A Baseball Championship played at Blair County Ballpark
BISHOP McCORTBASEBALL2015 8 2014 VARSITY BASEBALL STATISTICS: OFFENSIVE: PLAYER AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% BB HBP K OB% SB-SBA 3-N. Trexler .317 63 24 20 3 1 — 11 .396 15 1 11 .450 25-29 3-N. Gjurich .394 66 22 26 4 1 — 14 .484 8 2 11 .474 10-11 4-D. Formica .316 57 15 18 3 — — 18 .368 11 3 8 .451 4-6 5-R. Gritzer — 5 — — — — — 1 .000 1 — 1 .167 — 6-A. Sobecky .370 73 18 27 3 2 — 18 .465 10 9 16 .495 18-18 7-C. Rock .339 59 1 20 2 1 — 15 .406 7 2 11 .420 — 8-Z. Leech — 4 21 — — — — 1 .000 — 1 2 .200 12-14 9-B. Wade .333 3 3 1 — — — — .333 — — 1 .333 2-2 10-B. Wilson .250 4 1 1 — — — 2 .250 2 — 1 .500 — 11-B. Coleman .257 74 10 19 3 — — 15 .297 15 5 19 .406 2-2 12-A. Molnar .211 19 1 4 — — — 3 .210 2 — 6 .273 — 13-J.Adams .268 71 22 19 2 1 — 19 .323 13 5 15 .407 15-22 14-J. Vardian .200 45 15 9 1 — — 7 .222 9 5 4 .390 7-8 17-N. Neiderhiser .341 44 17 15 3 2 — 13 .500 12 4 11 .517 5-6 19-N. Beblar .333 3 — 1 — — — — .333 — — 1 .333 — 20-B. Lavely 1.000 1 1 1 — — — — 1.000 — — — 1.000 — 23-E. Neiderhiser .315 73 14 23 5 — 1 22 .424 10 3 15 .396 2-2 27-L. Wade — 4 8 — — — — — .000 — 1 — .200 3-6 28-C. Miller — — 2 — — — — — .000 — — — .000 — 33-B. Bradley .500 2 5 1 — — — 1 .500 1 — 1 .667 1-1 44-N. Spinelli — 1 1 — — — — 1 .000 — — — .000 —
TEAM TOTALS .306 671 201 205 29 8 1 161 .377 62 23 170 .430 106-127
PITCHING: PLAYER ERA W L S AP GS CG IP R ER H BB K HB HR BF AVG 2-N. Trexler 3.32 — — — 5 — — 6.1 3 3 4 5 9 5 — 31 .211 9-B. Wade 3.50 — — — 1 — — 2 2 1 3 1 — — — 11 .300 10-B. Wilson — 1 — — 2 — — 4 — — 1 2 7 — — 16 .071 11-B. Coleman 1.92 10 3 — 14 13 6 73 25 20 68 11 76 — — 306 .234 13– J. Adams 3.18 1 1 — 4 2 — 11 5 5 12 4 9 1 — 50 .267 14-J. Vardian 2.36 3 3 — 6 6 1 29.2 24 10 23 13 38 7 — 134 .207 17– N. Neiderhiser 5.60 — — — 3 — — 5 4 4 5 3 5 — — 22 .263 19-N. Beblar 4.94 1 — — 7 — — 11.1 12 8 13 9 10 5 1 63 .265 23– E. Neiderhiser 3.69 2 1 — 6 5 2 24.2 23 13 23 13 15 5 — 119 .232 34-J. Way — — — — 1 — — 1 1 — 2 1 1 — — 6 .400 TEAM TOTALS 2.67 18 8 0 49 26 9 168 99 64 154 62 170 23 1 758 .233
2014—District VI Class “A” Champions 2013—District VI Class “A” Champions
ROW 1: Logan Kasper, Anthony Formica, Ron Gritzer, Nick Gjurich, Braden ROW 1: Nemo Trexler, Nick Gjurich, Dan Formica, Cole Bradley, Mason & Grady Rosemas, Dan Formica, Anthony Cacciotti, Cameron Rock Pfeil, Boston Bradley, Ron Gritzer, Alex Sobecky, Cameron Rock
ROW 2: Justin Vardian, Billy Wilson, Adam Karalfa, Carmine Cannizzaro, Nick ROW 2: Jozef Leech, Jeremy Adams, Steve Yost, Brad Coleman, Luke Williams, Thomas, Brenden Lavely, Jozef Leech Zaine Tomkowski, Justin Vardian, Ron McKillop
ROW 3: Nathan Neiderhiser, Josh Way, Logan Wade, Andy Molnar, Blake Wade, ROW 3: Nate Neiderhiser, Stefen Vyhonsky, Nick Beblar, Ian Rock, Ethan Nei- Jeremy Adams, Chris Miller, Brad Coleman derhiser, Erick Johncola, Logan Wade
ROW 4: Nemo Trexler, Grady Pfeil, Ethan Neiderhiser, Nick Spinelli, Boston ROW 4: Andy Molnar, Blake Wade, Adam Karalfa, Kohl Henry, Ryan Price, Bradley, Alex Sobecky, Nick Beblar, Mason Pfeil Justin Way, Noah Rastall
ROW 5: Coach Josh Day, Coach John Bradley, Coach Chris Pfeil, Coach Colin ROW 5: Billy Wilson, Coach John Bradley, Coach Chris Pfeil, Coach Josh Day, Harrington Nick Spinelli
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CRUSHER BASEBALL TEAM RECORDS SINCE 1994:
TEAM OFFENSIVE RECORDS: Home Runs: TEAM PITCHING RECORDS: Batting Average: 1. 26 1998 1. .367 2012 2. 21 1996 Earned Run Average: 2. .358 2011 3. 13 2006 1. 2.04 2012 3. .357 1999 13 1999 2. 2.41 2009 4. .356 2004 3. 2.67 2014 5. .347 2009 Hits: 4. 2.70 2004 1. 257 2012 5. 2.94 2005 Runs Per Game: 2. 251 1999 1. 9.69 2012 3. 241 2011 Strikeouts: 2. 9.30 1998 4. 237 2009 1. 197 2013 3. 8.80 1999 5. 222 2013 2. 178 1999 4. 8.75 2011 6. 205 2014 3. 170 2014 5. 8.52 2013 4. 167 2003 Walks: 5. 164 2009 Runs Scored: 1. 137 2013 1. 252 2012 2. 124 1999 Complete Games: 2. 220 1999 3. 116 2014 1. 12 1999 3. 213 2013 4. 104 1995 2. 11 1998 4. 210 2011 5. 100 2009 11 1997 5. 201 2014 11 2012 6. 195 1998 Stolen Bases: TEAM FIELDING RECORDS: 1. 131 2012 Doubles: 2. 109 2013 Fielding Percentage: 1. 51 1999 3. 106 2014 1. .952 2012 2. 48 2008 4. 95 2009 2. .950 2005 3. 46 2012 5. 90 2011 3. .948 1999 4. 45 2009 4. .938 2011 45 2011 5. .939 1996 Stolen Base Percentage: .939 2014 Triples: 1. 94.7 2004 1. 17 2011 2. 94.1 1996 Team Wins in a Season: 2. 14 2012 3. 93.5 1995 1. 24 2012 3. 13 2009 4. 93.1 2009 2. 20 2011 4. 10 2010 20 2013 10 2013 4. 19 2009 5. 18 2014
2009—District VI Class “A” Champions 1999—District VI Class “A” Champions Row 1—Jake Markley, Kevin Davis, Rhett Leech, Zach Vignero, Matt Kastelic, Row 1—Aaron Miller, Jon Rovder, Jim Cooper, Rick Mishler, Mark Bako, Mike Zach Varga Roesch, Joe Bestvina
Row 2—Christian Leech, Colin Harrington, Matt Terchanik, Luke Swintosky, Joe Row 2—Carol Grove (Scorekeeper), Dan Fecko, Ryan Gindlesperger, Ron Sten- Hrbal, Luke James ger (Ast. Coach), Mike Piscitella (Ast. Coach), John DeFazio (Manager), Ray
Row 3—John Stibich, Braxton Ferre, Jack Schrey, Mike Kastelic, Nick White, Stenger (Ast. Coach), Roy Shaffer (Ast. Coach), Joe Arcurio Sean Lenhart Row 3—Doug Kubenko, Matt Perry, Matt Eppley, Kevin Kime, Steve Siembak, Row 4—Denny Altimore (Manager), Anthony Gibbs (Student Manager), Eric Kerry Pfeil, Jarod Latch, Aaron Webb, Mike Rebar, Phil Pantano Lowry, Derek Leventry, Zach Freeman, Travis Antolik, Jim Stenger, Jesse Cooper, Dean Gindlesperger (Ast. Coach), Row 4—Matt Bodie, Dennis Campbell, Dan Hornick, Ben Fecko, Josh Arcurio, Jabbar Brown, Chad Kamler, Tim Regan, Ray Licastro Absent from Photo—Alec Kitner, Tyler Mann, Ryan Gindlesperger (Ast. Coach)
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CRUSHER BASEBALL INDIVIDUAL RECORDS SINCE 1994:
INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE: Stolen Bases: 1. 26 Jesse Cooper 2012 Batting Average: 2. 25 Nemo Trexler 2014 1. .508 Chris Pfeil 1994 .508 Matt Kastelic 2011 3. 24 Nemo Trexler 2012 3. .507 Matt Petrowsky 2005 4. 23 Christian Leech 2012 4. .500 Ed Perry 1996 5. 19 Alex Sobecky 2012 .500 Chad Kamler 2001 6. 18 Eric Lowry 2009 .500 Zach Vignero 2007 Alex Sobecky 2014 8. 17 Mike Kastelic 2009 Hits: 1. 40 Luke Williams 2013 17 Matt McMillen 2011 2. 39 Christian Leech 2012 10 16 Jeremy Adams 2013 3. 36 Jesse Cooper 2012 Christian Leech Brad Coleman 4. 34 Matt Perry 1998 In 2012, Christian became the Brad became the school’s all-team leader in hits for a first two-time All 34 Matt Petrowsky 2005 season (39) and runs scored (39). State baseball 34 Colin Harrington 2009 selection in school 34 Brad Coleman 2013 Runs Scored: history after 8. 33 Matt Kastelic 2011 1. 39 Christian Leech 2012 receiving the 2. 36 Jesse Cooper 2012 honor in both 33 Nate Neiderhiser 2013 2013 and 2014. 10 32 Zach Vignero 2009 3. 33 Colin Harrington 2009 4. 32 Matt Eppley 1999 5. 31 Jarod Latch 1999 6. 29 Mike Kastelic 2009 29 Jesse Cooper 2011 8. 28 Luke Williams 2013 INDIVIDUAL PITCHING: 28 Nate Neiderhiser 2013 Wins: 10. 26 3 players tied 1. 11 Jesse Cooper 2012 2. 10 Brad Coleman 2014 Doubles: 3. 8 Jabbar Brown 1999 1. 10 Matt Petrowsky 2004 8 Justin Vardian 2012 10 Luke Williams 2013 5. 7 Travis Antolik 2011 3. 9 Eric Lowry 2009 4. 8 5 players tied Earned Run Average: Jesse Cooper Jesse became the first Crusher to Triples: 1. 0.97 James Podgorney 2004 amass 100 hits for his career. Cooper 1. 5 Jim Stenger 2011 2. 1.11 Jason Rambish 2004 also set a single season record for sto- 2. 4 Colin Harrington 2009 3. 1.42 Jason Horner 1998 len bases with 26 and wins on the 4 Luke Williams 2011 mound in a season with 11. Jesse was 4 Jim Stenger 2012 named First Team All-State last season 4. 3 7 players tied Strikeouts: as a pitcher. 1. 82 Jabbar Brown 2000 Runs Batted In: Home Runs: 2. 80 Jabbar Brown 1999 1. 7 Tom Embrey 1996 1. 34 Steve Siembak 1999 3. 76 Jabbar Brown 2001 7 Josh Tanase 1998 2. 30 Matt Kastelic 2011 3. 6 Steve Siembak 1999 76 Brad Coleman 2014 3. 29 Tom Embrey 1996 5. 75 Nate Neiderhiser 2013 4. 28 Brad Coleman 2013 Walks: 5. 27 Jason Horner 1998 1. 27 Matt Eppley 1999 Complete Games: 2. 23 Matt Rummel 1995 27 Chad Kamler 2001 1. 7 Jason Horner 1997 3. 21 Ethan Neiderhiser 2013 27 Colin Harrington 2009 Jason Horner 1998 4. 20 Nate Neiderhiser 2013 27 Luke Williams 2013 5. 19 Matt Perry 1999 Jason Horner 1999
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#24—Gene Schultz Head Baseball Coach (1967—1993)
Mr. Gene Schultz, the legendary baseball coach at Bishop McCort, roamed the third base coaching box for twenty-six years. During his time leading the Crushers, Coach Schultz accumulated 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.
BISHOP McCORT VS. ALL OPPONENTS—1994-2014:
OPPONENT W-L PCT OPPONENT W-L PCT Altoona 0-3 .000 Johnstown 19-15 .559 Bald Eagle Area 2-3 .400 Johnstown Vo-Tech 15-1 .938 Beaver 1-0 1.000 Juniata Valley 4-0 1.000 Bedford 10-8 .556 Ligonier Valley 1-0 1.000 Bellwood-Antis 0-1 .000 Linesville 0-1 .000 Bethel Park 0-1 .000 Mercyhurst Prep 0-1 .000 Blairsville 1-0 1.000 Meyersdale 1-2 .333 Bishop Carroll 19-7 .731 Montgomery 1-0 1.000 Bishop Guilfoyle 10-2 .833 Blacklick Valley 1-1 .500 Moshannon Valley 0-1 .000 Burrell 0-1 .000 Mount Union 1-3 .250 California 1-0 1.000 Neshannock 2-0 1.000 Cambria Heights 17-9 .654 North Star 2-0 1.000 Carmichaels 2-0 1.000 Penn Cambria 17-9 .654 Central Cambria 20-9 .690 Penns Manor 1-0 1.000 Central Martinsburg 3-4 .429 Penns Valley 1-0 1.000 Chartiers-Houston 0-1 .000 Philipsburg-Osceola 1-0 1.000 Claysburg-Kimmel 2-0 1.000 Portage 7-3 .700 Conemaugh Township 9-4 .692 Punxsutawney 1-1 .500 Conemaugh Valley 1-0 1.000 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 1-0 1.000 Cranberry 1-0 1.000 Richland 23-20 .535 Eisenhower 1-0 1.000 Saltsburg 2-0 1.000 Elk County Catholic 1-1 .500 Serra Catholic 0-1 .000 Ferndale 4-0 1.000 Shade 1-0 1.000 Forest Hills 20-9 .690 Glendale 2-0 1.000 Shanksville 1-0 1.000 Greensburg Catholic 1-0 1.000 Somerset 12-31 .279 Hollidaysburg 1-3 .250 Spotswood (NJ) 1-0 1.000
Homer Center 4-1 .800 Westmont 29-8 .784 Johnsonburg 0-1 .000 Overall 279-169 .623
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Good Luck ANTH We Love You! On Your Sophomore Season!
Dad, Mom (‘80), From, Dad and Eliesha Zach (‘18), Josh (‘22), Nana & Pap Riley, & Sassy Uncle Mark & Aunt Sue Uncle Chris & Aunt Kris Uncle Mike & Aunt Becky Uncle Matt & Aunt Jen Uncle Marc & Aunt Cassie & All of Your Cousins
Good Luck Best of Luck this Joshua Way Season #34 #27! & the Crusher Baseball Team! You Make Us Proud!
Love, We Love You!
Mom & Justin Love, Dad, Mom, Jordan, Baba, Pap, Mimi, & Aunt Irene
Good Luck Good Luck NICK GJURICH Nick Thomas & All the Crushers And the
Crusher Baseball Team
CRUSH IT! Your Family
Love, Mom & Dad
Good Luck EF Z , Bryce Kramer PLAY & PRAY HARD!
Love, #12 Dad & Mom (’80), BJ (’01) & Stevi, Adam And the (’03), Corey (’04), Travis (’06), Josh (’08), Rhett (’10), Christian (’12), Drake (’14), & McCort Baseball Team Hunter, Grandma Leech, Uncle Joe & Aunt Dolores Love, Your Family
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Good Luck Best of Luck this Ian Fleck! Season
Have a great season #9!
& always remember You Make Us Proud! to have fun! We Love You!
We Love You! Love, Dad, Mom, Jordan, Baba, Pap, Mimi, & Aunt Irene
Good Luck #4 Senior Best of Luck JACK KALTENBAUGH & The Crusher
Garret Lovejoy Baseball Team
Love, Love, Mom, Terry, Dad, Jamie, Dad, Mom, & Alex Brothers, Sisters, & Grandparents
Good Luck Good Luck Michael Koslin
Braden #43 Love, Good Luck Crushers! Your Family Love, Mom & Sophie
In Memory of Our Pappie, Brett Earl Wade Seitz We Love You & Will Miss Your #29 Forever!
Logan & Blake
BISHOP McCORTBOYSTENNIS2015 14 2015 BISHOP McCORT BOYS’ TENNIS SCHEDULE Day Date Opponent Site Time Thursday March 12 Westmont Away 4:00 Monday March 16 SOMERSET Home 4:00 Tuesday March 17 BEDFORD Home 4:00 Thursday March 19 CENTRAL CAMBRIA Home 4:00 Monday March 23 Bishop Guilfoyle Away 4:00 Tuesday March 24 Johnstown Away 4:00 Thursday March 26 FOREST HILLS Home 4:00 Monday March 30 Richland Away 4:00 Tuesday April 7 WESTMONT Home 4:00 Thursday April 9 Somerset Away 4:00 Monday April 13 Bedford Away 4:00 Tuesday April 14 Central Cambria Away 4:00 Thursday April 16 BISHOP GUILFOYLE Home 4:00 Monday April 20 JOHNSTOWN Home 4:00 Tuesday April 21 Forest Hills Away 4:00 Thursday April 23 RICHLAND Home 4:00 All Home Matches Played at Roxbury Park
2015 CRUSHER TENNIS TEAM ROW 1: Hunter Vittone, Ethan Foust, Eric Ballarino, Wyatt Price, Dan Beahr, Noah Rastall ROW 2: Mitchell Johnson, Steve Yost, Jason Que, Quinn Larkin, Milan Curlej, Adam Britton, Michael Melendez ROW 3: Coach Nick Lech, Roger Zhong, Andrew Konieczny, Lake Dorn, Karch Helsel, Joey Vatavuk
BISHOP McCORTSOFTBALL2015 15 2015 BISHOP McCORT SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Day Date Opponent Site Time Tuesday March 24 Johnstown Away 4:00 Thursday March 26 Westmont Away 4:30 Monday March 30 Bedford Away 4:30 Wednesday April 1 SOMERSET Home 4:30 Monday April 6 Shade Away 4:15 Tuesday April 7 RICHLAND Home 4:30 Thursday April 9 PENN CAMBRIA Home 4:30 Monday April 13 Forest Hills Away 4:30 Wednesday April 15 CENTRAL CAMBRIA Home 4:30 Friday April 17 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Home 4:30 Monday April 20 Bishop Guilfoyle Away 4:30 Wednesday April 22 Bishop Carroll Away 4:00 Friday April 24 JOHNSTOWN Home 4:30 Penn Cambria Tournament Saturday April 25 TBD Away TBD Tuesday April 28 WESTMONT Home 4:30 Thursday April 30 BEDFORD Home 4:30 Tuesday May 5 Somerset Away 4:30 Tuesday May 7 Richland Away 4:30
All Home Games Played at Roxbury Park
2015 CRUSHER SOFTBALL TEAM ROW 1: Tori Sipe, Molly Leech, Lea Holtz, Ricki Conrad, Sarah Bridges, Autumn Gossard ROW 2: Trista Vatavuk, Jordan Shroyer, Alexis Brisko, Jenna Gaunt, Courtney Leech, Mikayla Eckenrod, Rachel Hause ROW 3: Coach Rick Conrad, Jillian Shroyer, Clara Wilson, Jennifer Shroyer, Lauren McIntosh, Coach Lester Gaunt
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LADY CRUSHER SOFTBALL
2015 BISHOP McCORT SOFTBALL ROSTER
No. Name Gr. Ht. Pos. Parish Alphabetical Roster 1 Mikayla Eckenrod 9 5-5 IF St. Benedict # Player Name Gr. 2 Mikayla Hagerty 11 5-4 OF Bens Creek Lutheran 4 BRIDGES, Sarah 10 3 Lea Holtz 9 5-4 IF-OF Resurrection 14 BRISKO, Alexis 10 4 Sarah Bridges 10 5-3 IF-OF St. Benedict 26 BRITT, Jazmine 9 5 Jenna Gaunt 11 5-5 P-IF N/A 16 CONRAD, Ricki 12 6 Tori Sipe 9 5-1 IF-OF St. Peter 1 ECKENROD, Mikayla 9 8 Jillian Shroyer 11 5-7 C St. Benedict 9 Mary Majercsik 9 5-7 C St. Patrick 5 GAUNT, Jenna 11 11 Jennifer Shroyer 10 5-7 IF-OF St. Benedict 13 GOSSARD, Autumn 10 12 Rachel Hause 10 5-7 IF-OF Kanter Assembly 2 HAGERTY, Mikayla 11 13 Autumn Gossard 10 5-1 P-IF St. Benedict 12 HAUSE, Rachel 10 14 Alexis Brisko 10 5-6 IF-OF St. Benedict 3 HOLTZ, Lea 9 14 Jordan Shroyer 9 5-4 C-IF St. Benedict 19 LEECH, Courtney 19 16 Ricki Conrad 12 5-4 P-IF St. Benedict 18 LEECH, Molly 10 18 Molly Leech 10 5-4 IF St. Andrew 9 MAJERCSIK, Mary 9 19 Courtney Leech 12 5-4 IF St. Therese 23 McINTOSH, Lauren 10 22 Clara Wilson 9 5-9 IF St. Benedict 11 SHROYER, Jennifer 10 23 Lauren McIntosh 10 5-8 OF St. Andrew 8 SHROYER, Jillian 11 26 Jazmine Britt 9 5-4 OF Christ Centered 14 SHROYER, Jordan 9 45 Trista Vatavuk 11 5-4 IF-OF Resurrection 6 SIPE, Tori 9 Head Coach Lester Gaunt 45 VATAVUK, Trista 11 Assistant Coach Rick Conrad, Emily Petrowsky 22 WILSON, Clara 9
SENIORS: RETURNING LETTERWINNERS:
ROW 1: (Left to Right): Courtney Leech & Ricki Conrad ROW 1: (Left to Right): Molly Leech, Courtney Leech, Autmn Gossard, Ricki Conrad ROW 2: (Left to Right): Jenna Gaunt, Jillian Shroyer, Jennifer Shroyer
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2015 TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE: Day Date Opponent Site Time Wednesday April 1 Forest Hills/Bishop Carroll Forest Hills 4:30 p.m. Wednesday April 8 Bedford/Bishop Guilfoyle Bedford 4:00 p.m. Wildcat & Lady Spartan Invitational @ Memorial Stadium – Latrobe, PA Friday April 10 TBD 1:00 p.m. Wednesday April 15 Central Cambria/Richland/Westmont Central Cambria 4:00 p.m. Wednesday April 22 Cambria Heights/Penn Cambria Cambria Heights 4:00 p.m. Mars Invitational – Mars, PA Friday April 24 TBD 12:15 p.m. Wednesday April 29 Johnstown/Somerset Johnstown 4:00 p.m. Tuesday May 5 LHAC Championships Somerset 3:00 p.m. Tuesday May 12 District VI Championships Altoona 4:00 p.m. Friday May 22 PIAA State Championships Hershey 9:00 a.m.
BOYS’ SENIORS:
Row 1 (left to right): Noah Huffman, Eric Johncola, Marc Eckenrod Not Pictured: Hussein Sbeitan
GIRLS’ SENIORS:
Row 1 (left to right): Jess Schulte, Allison Seidel, Morgan Phillips, Brittney Jackson, Hollis Helsel
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2015 BISHOP McCORT BOYS’ TRACK ROSTER SENIORS: JUNIORS: SOPHOMORES: FRESHMAN: Marc Eckenrod Connor Bunn Anthony Formica Noah Hughes Noah Huffman Levi Cook Nathan Knecht Ridge Phillips Eric Johncola John Durica David Ozeck Hussein Sbeitan Ron McKillip Nathan Roberts Joey Nemchik Jacob Schulte Colin Turnbull Tyler Turnbull
2015 BISHOP McCORT GIRLS’ TRACK ROSTER SENIORS: JUNIORS: SOPHOMORES: FRESHMAN: Hollis Helsel Alaina Bailey Tahlyn Miller Emily King Shannon Booth Brittney Jackson Kathryn Downey Joelle Neatrour Caitlin Koval Keyli Smith Morgan Phillips Kali Haselrig Phillippa Rastall Kambria Lockett Lauren Weaver Jess Schulte Kelly Ingram Jenna Sbeitan Lexi Mitchell Somerlyn Wilson Allison Seidel Morgan Instone Michalina Templin Alexis Regula Erica Weaver Lexi LaBuda Jazmine Thompson Amanda Rhine Leah Markley Jynasia Thompson Haley Thomas Abigail Martin Aunna Yingling
BISHOP McCORTJR.HIGHVOLLEYBALL2015 19 2015 BISHOP McCORT JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL TEAM PICTURE
2015 Junior High Girls’ Volleyball Team (from left to right)
ROW 1: Kasey Miljenovich, Kyleigh Hamonko, Becky Ribblett, Rylee Russell, Delaney Leis, Abigail
Instone, Micah Haney, Emily Euen ROW 2: Tori Cacciotti, Tessia Robinson, Kelsey Way, Jennifer Durica, Tara Vatavuk, Lauren Dellett,
Myra Weber, Rachel Nagy, Andrea Flynn ROW 3: Erika Seitz, Zaondra Zasadni, Alana Nau, Alexa Stephans, Brianna Thompson, Emmalee Dull, Casey Hoffman, Emily Pollino ROW 4: Coach Misty Widmar, Coach Chrissy Long, Emma Ellsworth, Jordan Sinosky, Megan Sedle- meyer, Mary Swank, Mellissa Murin, Katie McCreery, Taylor Kmecak
2015 BISHOP McCORT JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
Day Date Opponent Site Time North Star Tournament Saturday March 21 TBA Away TBD Tuesday March 24 PENN CAMBRIA Home 4:00 Thursday March 26 Forest Hills Away 4:00 Monday March 30 CENTRAL CAMBRIA Home 4:00 Wednesday April 1 Cambria Heights Away 4:00 Tuesday April 7 Johnstown Away 4:00 Thursday April 9 Westmont Away 4:00 Tuesday April 14 SOMERSET Home 4:00 Thursday April 16 RICHLAND Home 4:00 Tuesday April 21 BISHOP GUILFOYLE Home 4:00 Thursday April 23 Bishop Carroll Away 4:00 Monday April 27 JOHNSTOWN Home 4:00 Tuesday April 28 WESTMONT Home 4:00 Thursday May 7 Richland Away 4:00
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2015 BISHOP McCORT JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL ROSTER
No. Name Gr. Parish 1 Delaney Leis 7 Our Mother of Sorrows 2 Becky Ribblett 7 St. Benedict 3 Katie McCreery 9 St. Benedict 4 Zaondra Zasadni 9 St. Benedict 5 Megan Sedlemeyer 9 St. Benedict 6 Jennifer Durica 7 St. Marys Byzantine 7 Taylor Kmecak 9 Our Mother of Sorrows 8 Rachel Nagy 8 St. Benedict 9 Alana Nau 7 St. Andrews 10 Casey Hoffman 9 St. John Vianney 11 Emma Ellsworth 9 Our Mother of Sorrows 12 Andrea Flynn 9 St. Benedict 13 Brianna Thompson 9 St. Andrew 14 Elizabeth Robertson 9 n/a 15 Micah Haney 8 St. Patrick 16 Alexa Stephans 9 St. Patrick 17 Myra Weber 8 St. Benedict 18 Tori Cacciotti 9 St. Clements 19 Kelsey Way 7 St. Benedict 20 Kyleigh Hamonko 7 n/a 21 Lauren Dellett 7 n/a 22 Erika Seitz 8 St. Benedict 23 Mellissa Murin 7 St. Clare of Assisi 24 Emily Euen 7 SS Gregory & Barnabas 25 Emily Pollino 8 St. Benedict 26 Kasey Miljenovich 8 St. John Gaulbert 27 Tara Vatavuk 8 Ressurection 29 Emmalee Dull 8 St. Francis of Assisi 30 Jordan Sinosky 7 Ressurrection 31 Tessia Robinson 8 St. Benedict 32 Mary Swank 7 St. Clements 33 Abigail Instone 7 St. Benedict 34 Rylee Russell 8 St. John Gaulbert
2015 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. Leroy Leslie was a 1948 graduate of Johnstown Catholic and a standout LEROY LESLIE on the hardwood for the Crushers. During his illustrious career, Leslie TEACHER & COACH scored 663 points, which at the time was second in school history. He is one of eight players in school history to average more than twenty points in a season. In his sen- ior season, Leslie scored 36 points in a game against St. Joe’s, which is fifth in school history.
Following his career as a Crusher, Leroy continued his basketball career at the University of Notre Dame. During his three years on the Fighting Irish varsity team, Leslie set more records than any other man in Notre Dame basketball history up to that point. Leslie earned NABC Division I Hon- orable Mention honors following his senior season in which he led the Irish in scoring and free throw percentage.
In 1959, Leslie returned to Johnstown Catholic to lead the Crusher basketball team. During his five seasons as the head coach, Leslie amassed a 107-30 record and led Johnstown Catholic to two P.C.I.A.A. State Championships in 1960 and 1963. In four of his five seasons, Johnstown Cath- olic won twenty games and the team’s twenty-five wins in 1963 is sixth all-time in school history. Coach Leslie was inducted into the Bishop McCort Sports Hall of Fame in 1973.
JOE M AJER Between 1946 and 1955, Joe Majer spent his fall Friday TEACHER, BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL COACH nights roaming the Johnstown Catholic sidelines as the school’s Head Football Coach and his winters as the Head Basketball Coach. His nine years leading both the football and basketball team’s are the second most seasons serving as the head coach in either sport.
As the Head Basketball Coach, Majer led the 1950-51 team to the school’s only undefeated sea- son (27-0) and the school’s first P.C.I.A.A. State Championship. During his tenure as the Head Coach, the Crushers never had a losing season and won more than twenty games six times. Majer’s 183 wins as the school’s Head Basketball Coach still stands as the second most wins in school history.
As the Football Coach, Majer led the Crushers to the school’s first undefeated season (8-0) in 1951. Coach Majer led Johnstown Catholic to a 39-31-8 record in his nine seasons as the Head Coach. His 39 wins is 5th in school history.
Following the 1955 basketball season, Coach Majer took the head coaching job at Conemaugh Township High School and stayed there as the school’s head coach for the next twenty-five seasons. In 1979, Coach Majer’s Conemaugh Township teams was a P.I.A.A. Class A State Finalist. Coach Majer was inducted into the Bishop McCort Sports Hall of Fame in 1973. 2015 MEDIA GUIDE LEGENDS AND GREATS
Pete Duranko, a fullback-defensive tackle at John- PETE DURANKO stown Catholic (now Bishop McCort), was the first STUDENT-ATHLETE Crusher football player named to the Associated Press and UPI All-State Team as part of the 10-0 team in 1961. During his illustrious career at McCort, Duranko set career school records with 3,234 yards rushing, 3,412 combined rushing and receiving yards, and 49 touchdowns scored. Known as “The Diesel” around the halls of Catholic High, Duranko ranked twice in the top five in school history for rushing yards in a season, the only player in school history to accomplish such a feat. In his senior season, Pete rushed for 1,450 yards, which is third all-time and he is fifth all-time with 1,350 yards rushing in his junior season. During his senior season, Pete was second on the team in scoring on the Crusher basketball team.
Following graduation from McCort, Duranko went on to star at the University of Notre Dame and was a part of the Fighting Irish’s national championship team in 1966. Duranko then played eight seasons for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League. Duranko has been inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and was part of the Class of 1973 induction into the Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame.
At a 2008 all-school assembly on the campus of Bishop McCort Catholic High School in the Guzzi Performing Arts Cen- ter, Bishop McCort’s Class of 1962 announced the dedication of the weight room in the Bach Wellness Center in the name of Pete Duranko. The Pete Duranko Golf Classic is an annual outing that benefits the Pete Duranko Scholarship Fund and Bishop McCort Catholic High School. In July 2011, Pete lost his courageous battle with ALS.
Mike Patcher began his basketball ca- MIKE PATCHER reer by leading St. Joseph’s School to STUDENT -ATHLETE the Pennsylvania State Parochial Basket- ball Championship. St. Joseph’s Elemen- tary is the only team from our Diocese to ever win a state championship.
In 1965-66 season, Patcher led the Bishop McCort Crushers to the P.C.I.A.A. State Championship. The Crushers beat the PIAA champion, Schenley High School, on their way to a historic 28-2 season. During his career, Patcher scored 862 points which is fifteenth in school history. His 475 points dur- ing his senior season was second on the team.
Mike was also a three-year starter at the University of Pittsburgh, where he led the Panthers in re- bounding for two consecutive seasons.
“Patch”, as he was affectionately known, left us at an all too early age but will long be remembered as one of the greatest Crushers of them all. His classmates created the Michael P. Patcher Jr. Memorial Junior High Bas- ketball Tournament, held at Bishop McCort, to honor his memory. Donations and proceeds of the Invitational Tourna- ment are restricted to the establishment of the Michael Patcher Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship will be availa- ble to any student wishing to enroll or to continue their education at Bishop McCort High School. Previous Legends Section Honorees
Paul Hollern Gene Schultz Jim Reiser, Sr. Howard “Howdy” Sherman B ISHOP M C C ORT M ONOGRAM C LUB he Bishop McCort Monogram Club is a new all-inclusive booster organization for alumni, parents, and fans to support BMHS Athletics. The Monogram Club is an expansion of the 12th Man Club that was created in 1983. T This new organization allows alumni, parents, and fans to support all Bishop McCort High School athletic pro- grams. Donations to the Monogram Club may be restricted to a specific sport, capital improvement project, or donated to the general athletic fund. For more information about The Bishop McCort Monogram please contact the Bishop McCort Catholic High School Office of Advancement at 814-248-3876.
Mr. and Mrs. Caram Abood, Esq. Dr. Thomas J. Hlivko Mr. Kenneth Sisk Mr. Richard Akers Ms. Connie Hobbs Mr. Bernard Skubak Mr. Charles Allendorfer Mr. and Mrs. John Horvath Mrs. Allegra Slick Mrs. Karen Ambrose Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Instone Mrs. Joan Smajda Mr. Michael Babyak Mr. and Mrs. William Kinol Mr. Stephen Smear Dr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Bach Ms. Debra Koontz Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Smith Mr. John M. Bako Dr. and Mrs. William B. Kory Ms. Jean Sostek Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Balaschak Mr. and Mrs. James E. Kudel Mr. Philip Staib Mr. Peter Beckage Mr. Donald Kuyat Rev. Andrew C. Stanko Dr. and Mrs. Joel Borkow Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Leech Mr. and Mrs. John Stark Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bulas Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian J. Leis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Stofa Mr. Robert Bunja Dr. Gregory Leppert Mr. John K. Sukenik Mr. Joe Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. David Leventry Mr. Jim Sweeney Mrs. Mary Casto Mr. Patrick Litzinger Mr. and Mrs. Mark Symon Mr. Ben Casto Dr. and Mrs. Camille Maravalli Mr. and Mrs. Edward Trzeciak Mr. and Mrs. James A. Catanese Dr. Renee Mathur Mr. Leo Vroble Mr. Leo Concannon Mr. John P. McCann Mrs. Mary Louise Wargo Mr. and Mrs. Robert Costlow Miss Kathleen McGrath Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Weaver Very Rev. James F. Crookston Mrs. Theresa J. Meese Mr. James Weimer Mr. Bruce Darr Mr. Edward M. Miller Mr. Richard Weinzierl Mr. and Mrs. John Deter Mr. Matthew Moyer Mrs. Barb Wesner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Deter Mr. John Napotnik Mr. Joseph Wesner Mr. and Mrs. William A. Deter Mr. Daniel Neary Mrs. Charlotte Whitfield Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dietz Mr. John Neptune Mr. William Wilson, II Mr. Michael Dougherty Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Newcomer Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Wood Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Driggs Ms. Mary Lee Nitch Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yeager Mr. and Mrs. Rob Eckenrod Mrs. Bernice Oleksak Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Youchak Mr. Robert Fleming Dr. and Mrs. Charles Oschwald Mr. and Mrs. David Zucco Dr. Michael Foran Mr. and Mrs. William Pavlick Mrs. Joyce Frederick Ms. Rosemarie Phaneuf Col. and Mrs. Frank Freidhoff Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phillips Mrs. Kathleen Friedel Mr. Michael Ragan Mr. and Mrs. James F. Frischauf Dr. Gary Ripple Mr. William George Mr. Paul D. Russo Mrs. Becky Gephart Mr. Don Rybar Mrs. Fay Glaze Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sadosky Mr. Ronald Green Mrs. Jennifer Salatka Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Guzzi Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Salem Mrs. Marcia Guzzi Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Saly Mr. Conner Hagins Mr. James Schnurr Mr. Charles F. Hagins Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scholly Dr. Kathleen Harrington Mrs. Nancy Schultz Mr. Charles Hasse Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seidel Mr. and Mrs. James J. Havas Mr. James Seitz Ms. Rita A. Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Seitz Mr. Robert Henger Mr. and Mrs. Edward Serafin Mr. Tim Heptner Dr. and Mrs. John Shaw B ISHOP M C C ORT M ONOGRAM C LUB he Bishop McCort Monogram Club is a new all-inclusive booster organization for alumni, parents, and fans to support BMHS Athletics. The Monogram Club is an expansion of the 12th Man Club that was created in 1983. T This new organization allows alumni, parents, and fans to support all Bishop McCort High School athletic pro- grams. Donations to the Monogram Club may be restricted to a specific sport, capital improvement project, or donated to the general athletic fund. For more information about The Bishop McCort Monogram please contact the Bishop McCort Catholic High School Office of Advancement at 814-248-3876.
Mr. and Mrs. Caram Abood, Esq. Mr. Edward M. Miller Mr. Charles Allendorfer Mr. Matthew Moyer Mrs. Karen Ambrose Mr. John Napotnik Mr. Michael Babyak Mr. Daniel Neary Dr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Bach Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Newcomer Mr. John M. Bako Ms. Mary Lee Nitch Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Balaschak Mrs. Bernice Oleksak Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bulas Dr. and Mrs. Charles Oschwald Mr. Robert Bunja Mr. and Mrs. William Pavlick Mr. Joe Carpenter Ms. Rosemarie Phaneuf Mrs. Mary Casto Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phillips Mr. Ben Casto Mr. Michael Ragan Mr. and Mrs. James A. Catanese Dr. Gary Ripple Mr. Leo Concannon Mr. Paul D. Russo Mr. and Mrs. Robert Costlow Mr. Don Rybar Very Rev. James F. Crookston Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sadosky Mr. Bruce Darr Mrs. Jennifer Salatka Mr. and Mrs. John Deter Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Saly Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Deter Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scholly Mr. and Mrs. William A. Deter Mrs. Nancy Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dietz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seidel Mr. Michael Dougherty Mr. James Seitz Mr. and Mrs. Rob Eckenrod Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Seitz Mr. Robert Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Edward Serafin Mrs. Joyce Frederick Dr. and Mrs. John Shaw Col. and Mrs. Frank Freidhoff Mr. Kenneth Sisk Mrs. Kathleen Friedel Mr. Bernard Skubak Mr. and Mrs. James F. Frischauf Mrs. Allegra Slick Mr. William George Mrs. Joan Smajda Mrs. Becky Gephart Mr. Stephen Smear Mrs. Fay Glaze Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Smith Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Guzzi Ms. Jean Sostek Mrs. Marcia Guzzi Rev. Andrew C. Stanko Mr. Conner Hagins Mr. and Mrs. John Stark Mr. Charles F. Hagins Mr. and Mrs. John C. Stofa Mr. Charles Hasse Mr. and Mrs. Mark Symon Mr. and Mrs. James J. Havas Mr. and Mrs. Edward Trzeciak Ms. Rita A. Haynes Mrs. Mary Louise Wargo Mr. Robert Henger Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Weaver Mr. Tim Heptner Mr. James Weimer Dr. Thomas J. Hlivko Mr. Richard Weinzierl Ms. Connie Hobbs Mr. Joseph Wesner Mr. and Mrs. John Horvath Mrs. Charlotte Whitfield Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Instone Mr. William Wilson, II Mr. and Mrs. William Kinol Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Wood Ms. Debra Koontz Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yeager Dr. and Mrs. William B. Kory Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Youchak Mr. and Mrs. James E. Kudel Mr. and Mrs. David Zucco Mr. Donald Kuyat Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Leech Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian J. Leis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Leventry Mr. Patrick Litzinger Dr. and Mrs. Camille Maravalli Dr. Renee Mathur Mr. John P. McCann Miss Kathleen McGrath Mrs. Theresa J. Meese