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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 Layton Graphic & Sign Ace’s Catering Martella’s Pharmacy AmeriServ Financial McAneny Brothers Associates in Family Eye Care McIlwain Bus Company Atlantic Broadband MERHO Federal Credit Union Baker’s Loaf Mesko & Associates Barbera, Clapper, Beener, Rullo & Melvin, LLP Metz Culinary Management Brett Insurance Milhalko’s General Contracting Buettner Insurance Mishler Auction Services By George Inn Modern Art & Plate Class Co., Inc. Capri Pizza & Restaurant Murphy’s Catanese Group Pro Disposal Championship Puchko Financial Associates, Inc. Clark’s Corner Store Remax Team Realtors/Jerry Murphy Realtor Class of ‘62 Renee J. Mathur, MD Conemaugh Health Systems Roxberry Creamery Dale Oxygen Roxbury Tire Service David J. Weaver, Esquire Senior Life Dr. Ibrahim Sbeitan Sporting Goods Discounters Family Dentistry Associates of Johnstown, P.C. The Boulevard Grill First Commonwealth Bank The Haven Forever Broadcasting The Herbick Family Formica’s Kitchen Design Center The Kidney Center H.F. Lenz Company The Orchard Harrigan’s Café & Wine Deck The Tribune-Democrat and Johnstown Magazine Hilltop Chiropractic Thomas Team Honda Hilltop Office Supply UPMC Health Plan Hornick Auto Sales and Service Valley Printing Independent Catholic Foundation Wesner Lawn Care Interstate Insurance Management Western PA Sports Medicine & Rehab Clinic James Excavating Westwood Floral & Gifts Jet Lube WJAC-TV Joey Del’s 2001 Catering Wolf Furniture Laurel Auto Group Ziggy’s Sports Laurel Auto Group Charity Fund
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
WINTER SPORTS MEDIA GUIDE ———— 2014-2015 ————
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 2014-15 Media Guides are published in the fall, winter, and spring by Bishop McCort’s Athletic Bishop Mark Bartchak Bishop of Altoona/Johnstown Development Office. Mr. Mark Pasquerilla — Chairman Mr. Jack Buchan — Vice-Chairman Mr. Lou Mihalko — Secretary Table of Contents Mr. Mike Price — Treasurer Principal’s Welcome 1 Mr. Nicholas Antonazzo Mr. Thomas McAneny Boys Basketball 2-25 Mr. Joe Martella Father David Peles —2014-2015 quick facts 2 —coaching profiles 3-5 Mr. Paul Helsel Mrs. Linda Thomson —team roster & photo 6 Richard Kastelic, M.D. Msgr. Thomas Mabon —2014-2015 schedule 7 Mr. Dan Hummel Very Rev. James F. Crookston —photo roster 8-10 —2013-2014 final results & stats 11-12 Bishop McCort Administration —all-time team records 13 —all-time individual records 14-16 Thomas Fleming, Jr. Maria Sanders —all-time record vs. opponents 17 Principal/CAO Director of Admissions —all-time great teams 18-20 [email protected] [email protected] —all-time coaching records 21
D.A. Gardill, Ph. D. Timothy Schultz, Jr. —1,000 point scorers 22-24 Assistant Principal Director of Athletics —junior high roster & team photo 25 [email protected] [email protected] Girls Basketball 26-38 —2014-2015 quick facts 26 Molly Novak Steve Cotchen —coaching profiles 27 Director of Finance Dean of Discipine —team roster and photo 28 [email protected] [email protected] —2014-2015 schedule 29 Tina Mirilovich —photo roster 30-32 Director of Advancement —junior high roster & team photo 33 [email protected] —2013-2014 final results and stats 34
—all-time team and individual record book 35 —all-time coaching record & rec. vs. opp. 36 —all-time great teams 37-38 CRUSHERS ON THE WEB Ice Hockey 40-46 —2014-15 schedule and team roster 40 WEB —coaching profiles 41 —middle school team 42 School: www.mccort.org —varsity team photo 43 Athletics: CrusherAthletics.org —picture roster 44 —all-time great teams 45 Swim Team 47-48 TWITTER —2014-15 schedule and team photo 47 School: www.twitter.com/bishopmccort —all-time individual records 48 Cheerleaders 49-54 Athletics: www.twitter.com/crushersports —team photo 49 —coaching profiles 50 —great teams 51-54 FACEBOOK Monogram Club 55 www.facebook.com/bishopmccort Quick Facts GOOGLE+ Location …….……...... Johnstown, Pennsylvania https://plus.google.com/110379718236867532230 Enrollment …….…………………………………………..402 Nickname …….…………...... Crushers INSTAGRAM Affiliation/Conference …..P.I.A.A./Laurel Highlands Athletic Winter Venues ………………...... Bishop McCort Gymnasium www.instagram.com/bishopmccort War Memorial and Planet Ice St. Francis Stokes Natatorium
YOUTUBE Athletic Department Phone …….…………...... 814.539.1911 www.youtube.com/bishopmccort Office Phone …….…………...... 814.536.8991 Web Site ……...... www.mccort.org Media Site …….www.twitter.com/crushersports
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- The Summer Excellence Program dents to develop their full poten- and moral formation in a disci- programs such as: Trips to Europe plined educational environment. tial. The Bishop McCort athletic Leadership Conferences Our high school attracts academi- Student Enrichment Time (SET) program is one of the most suc- cally-motivated students from Classes in the Arts at special cessful in the state. The football cally-motivated students from Academiccamps or Enrichment at local universities. Class three counties surrounding our program has produced six profes- 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 Rosary Chess Club Club Campus Life:Life: critically acclaimed performances With a student/teacher ratio of 11 AP Rosary 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/CAO
January 2015
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 2014-15 Winter Sports Media Guide. This comprehensive guide highlights the Bishop McCort athletic teams that compete during the winter sports season.
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 2013-14 │ WELCOME 1
2014-15 Quick Facts
2013-14 SEASON RESULTS: COACHING STAFF: BASKETBALL HISTORY: Head Coach: Jerry Murphy (‘85) First Year of Basketball: 1923-1924 Date Opponent BM Score Alma Mater: Univ. of Alaska Anchorage Overall All-Time Record: 1495-754 (.665) D13 at Bishop Carroll L 61-35 Winning Seasons: 70 Record at School: 16-8, 1 year (.667) D18 PENN CAMBRIA W 56-42 Seasons with 20 or more wins: 29 D20 at Forest Hills W 50-43 Career Record: 16-8, 1 year (.667) Consecutive Winning Seasons: 29 (1942-71) D27 Fairview* L 52-47 Assistant Coach: Chris Pfeil (‘94) Current Consecutive Winning Seasons: 11 D28 United* W 72-48 Alma Mater: Clarion University Undefeated Seasons: 1 (27-0) 1950-51 J3 SOMERSET W 68-63 Assistant Coach: Mike Burgo (‘81) Record in District VI Playoffs: 63-25 (.716) J4 at Bishop Walsh W 54-51 Record in PIAA State Playoffs: 17-16 (.515) Alma Mater: IUP J8 RICHLAND L 51-50 Decade of 1920s: 96-41 (.701) Junior High Head Coach: Josh Varga (‘05) J10 at Johnstown W 43-33 Decade of 1930s: 124-84 (.596) J15 at Westmont W 40-33 Junior High Assistant: Sean Wesner (‘04) Decade of 1940s: 175-61 (.742) J17 at Bedford W 79-55 Junior High Assistant: Rich Denhard (‘94) Decade of 1950s: 196-60 (.766) J20 CENTRAL CAMBRIA W 63-56 Athletic Trainer: Mariann McCowan Decade of 1960s: 206-55 (.789) Decade of 1970s: 105-119 (.469) J23 at Cambria Heights W 70-51 Scorekeeper: Garth Wesner J25 NEW HOPE CHARTER L 73-55 Decade of 1980s: 189-92 (.673) Clock Operator: John DeFazio J30 at Richland W 63-61 Decade of 1990s: 159-106 (.600) F1 JOHNSTOWN W 42-39 Decade of 2000s: 175-104 (.627)
F6 WESTMONT W 63-42 Decade of 2010s: 52-24 (.684) F7 at Altoona L 67-52
F8 BISHOP GUILFOYLE W 60-35 TEAM INFORMATION: MEDIA INFORMATION: F10 BEDFORD W 69-50 Overall 2013-14 Record: 16-8 Web Address: www.mccort.org F11 at Somerset L 60-51 Home Record: 7-2 Sports Webmaster: John DeFazio LHAC Championship Away Record: 7-3 School Phone: 814-536-8991 F15 Bishop Carroll L 63-30 Neutral Site Record: 2-3 WJAC Sports: 814-255-7651 District VI “AA” Playoffs Conference Record: 13-3 WTAJ Sports: 1-800-762-6053 F19 Central Cambria W 68-63 Last Opponent: Bald Eagle, Lost 58-54 Fox 8 Sports: 814-266-8088 F21 Bald Eagle L 58-54 Tribune Democrat: 814-532-5080 Starters Returning/Lost: 1/4 Letter winners Returning/Lost: 5/5 Altoona Mirror: 1-800-339-4482 * = Bishop Guilfoyle Christmas Tournament
Good Luck Alex & Luke Conahan! Have a Great Season
Love, Mom, Kenny, Gram & Pap
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JERRY MURPHY — HEAD COACH SEVENTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL SECOND SEASON AS HEAD COACH
Jerry Murphy, a 1985 McCort graduate, begins his seventh season on the Bishop McCort staff and his second season as the Head Basketball Coach. He finished his first season with a 16-8 record and led the Crushers to the LHAC Section 2 Championship. Coach Murphy was previously responsible for overseeing player devel- opment and running the junior high basketball program. In 2013, he led the McCort junior high team to a LHAC Championship with a 16-5 recrod. 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 Team, REALTORS. Jerry and his wife, Karla, reside in Johnstown. They have two daughters, Olivia, a freshman at Baldwin Wal- lace University, and Alana, a fourth grader at Our Mother of Sorrows.
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.
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CHRIS PFEIL — ASSISTANT COACH ELEVENTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL
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 championships in 2012, 2013, and 2014. Under Pfeil, the Crushers have had 14 players contin- ue 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 John- stown 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 Johnstown man- ager in the 70 year history of the league. Four of his teams have advanced to the National 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 assis- tant coach to Rich Herman before moving back to Johnstown. Chris was a three-year letter winner 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.
MIKE BURGO — ASSISTANT COACH FIFTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL
Mike Burgo, a 1981 McCort graduate, begins his fifth 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 and freshman at West
Virginia University.
SENIOR PLAYERS:
Kyler Deter, Patrick Unger, Karch Helsel, Marc Eckenrod
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JOSH VARGA — HEAD COACH SECOND SEASON AS THE HEAD JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL COACH
Josh Varga, a 2005 McCort graduate, begins his second season as the Head Junior High Basket-
ball Coach. Previously, Coach Varga spent one year on the Junior High staff and three years on the Varsity Football staff. Coach Varga’s primary responsibilities are guiding player development and running the Junior High basketball program. Coach Varga also is the director of the Parochial Basketball
League at Bishop McCort. Coach Varga played for the Crushers from 2001-2005. As a senior, he was the captain of the Crusher team that won both the Laurel Highlands Conference and District VI championship and
went 23-7. Josh earned his Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and earned his teaching certificate from Drexel University. He teaches 10th grade English and History at Bishop McCort. Josh and his wife, Ellen, reside in Richland. They have one son, Troy.
SEAN WESNER — ASSISTANT COACH FOURTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL
Sean Wesner, a 2004 McCort graduate, begins his fourth season on the Crusher staff as a mem- ber of the Junior High coaching staff. Coach Wesner’s primary responsibilities are overseeing of-
fensive strategies and player development. 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.
Good Luck Kyle Deter Good Luck Have a Great Bryon! Senior Season!
Go Crushers!
Love, Love, Mom Mom, Dad (‘82) & Nick
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NUMERICAL ROSTER: No. Player Name Class Pos. Ht. Parish
2 Stem, Michael Jr. Guard 6-0 St. Michael 3 Eckenrod, Marc Sr. Guard 5-9 St. Benedict 4 Wilson, Billy Jr. Guard 5-11 St. Benedict 5 Vitovich, Ben So. Forward 6-3 Our Mother of Sorrows 10 Smadja, Troy So. Guard 5-5 Our Mother of Sorrows 11 Kasper, Logan So. Guard 5-10 St. Clement 12 Helsel, Karson So. Forward 5-9 St. Benedict 13 Price, Wyatt So. Guard 5-8 St. Benedict 14 Deter, Kyle Sr. Guard 6-1 St. Andrew 15 Conahan, Alex Jr. Forward 6-3 Emmanuel Baptist 20 Ambrose, Jonah So. Guard 5-10 St. Clement 21 Wade, Blake Jr. Guard 6-2 St. Clement 22 Cacciotti, Anthony So. Guard 5-7 St. Clement 23 Leech, Jozef Jr. Guard 6-0 Our Mother of Sorrows 24 Diamond, Jerod Fr. Guard 5-6 St. Benedict 25 Wade, Logan Jr. Guard 6-2 St. Clement 30 Helsel, Hogan Fr. Guard 5-7 St. Benedict 32 Helsel, Karch Sr. Forward 6-4 St. Benedict 33 Durica, John Jr. Forward 6-4 St. Mary Byzantine 35 Unger, Patrick Sr. Forward 6-3 Our Mother of Sorrows 42 Petrosky, Matt Fr. Forward 5-11 St. Benedict 44 Massoud, Andrew So. Forward 6-0 St. Benedict
Row 1: Troy Smadja, Jerod Diamond, Anthony Cacciotti, Karson Helsel, Jonah Ambrose, Hogan Helsel, Marc Eckenrod, Wyatt Price
Row 2: Billy Wilson, Blake Wade, Kyle Deter, Andrew Massoud, Matt Petrosky, Logan Wade, Jozef Leech, Michael Stem, Logan Kasper
Row 3: Coach Murphy, Ben Vitovich, Patrick Unger, Alex Conahan, John Durica, Karch Helsel, Coach Pfeil, Coach Burgo
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2014-15 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Schedule Day Date Opponent Site Time Monday December 8 Penn Cambria Away 6:00/7:15 Thursday December 11 FOREST HILLS Home 6:00/7:15 Monday December 15 Central Cambria Away 6:00/7:15 Thursday December 18 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Home 6:00/7:15 Monday December 22 JOHNSTOWN Home 6:00/7:15 BISHOP GUILFOYLE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT (BISHOP GUILFOYLE HIGH SCHOOL) Monday December 29 Fairview BG Tourny 1:00 Tuesday December 30 United BG Tourny 3:00/6:00 Saturday January 3 BISHOP WALSH Home 6:00/7:15 Monday January 5 WESTMONT Home 6:00/7:30 Thursday January 8 BEDFORD Home 6:00/7:15 Monday January 12 Somerset Away 6:00/7:15 Thursday January 15 Richland Away 6:00/7:15 Saturday January 17 BERLIN Home 6:00/7:15 Wednesday January 21 Bishop Guilfoyle Away 6:00/7:15 Friday January 23 BISHOP CARROLL Home 6:00/7:15 Monday January 26 Altoona Away 6:00/7:15 Wednesday January 28 Johnstown Away 6:00/7:15 Friday January 30 Westmont Away 6:00/7:15 Wednesday February 4 BEDFORD Home 6:00/7:15 Friday February 6 SOMERSET Home 6:00/7:30 Monday February 9 Hollidaysburg Away 6:00/7:15 Wednesday February 11 RICHLAND Home 6:00/7:15 2014-15 Boys’ Junior High Basketball Schedule Day Date Opponent Site Time Wednesday December 10 Penn Cambria Away 4:00 Friday December 12 FOREST HILLS Home 4:00 Wednesday December 17 Central Cambria Away 4:00 Friday December 19 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Home 4:00 Monday December 22 JOHNSTOWN Home 4:00 Tuesday December 30 CENTRAL Home 4:00 Monday January 5 ALTOONA (MAROON) Home 4:00 Wednesday January 7 WESTMONT Home 4:00 Wednesday January 14 Somerset Away 4:00 Friday January 16 RICHLAND Home 4:00 Monday January 19 Bishop Guilfoyle Away 3:30 Thursday January 22 BISHOP CARROLL Home 4:00 Friday January 23 HOLLIDAYSBURG Home 4:00 Monday January 26 Johnstown Away 4:00 Thursday January 29 Westmont Away 4:00 Thursday February 5 SOMERSET Home 4:00 Monday February 9 Richland Away 4:00 Wednesday February 11 Altoona (White) Away 3:30
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C RUSHERS B ASKETBALL │ PHOTO ROSTER
2 3 Michael Marc Stem Eckenrod Junior• Guard • 6-0 Senior • Guard • 5-9 St. Michael St. Benedict
4 5 Billy Ben Wilson Vitovich Junior • Guard • 5-11 Soph. • Forward • 6-3 St. Benedict Our Mother of Sorrows
10 11 Troy Logan Smadja Kasper Soph. • Guard • 5-5 Soph. • Guard • 5-10 Our Mother of Sorrows St. Clement
12 13 Karson Wyatt Helsel Price Soph. • Forward • 5-9 Soph. • Guard • 5-8 St. Benedict St. Benedict
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14 15 Kyle Alex Deter Conahan Senior • Guard • 6-1 Junior • Forward • 6-3 St. Benedict Emmanuel Baptist
20 21 Jonah Blake Ambrose Wade Soph. • Guard • 5-10 Junior • Guard • 6-2 St. Clement St. Clement
22 23 Anthony Jozef Cacciotti Leech Soph. • Guard • 5-7 Junior • Guard • 6-0 St. Clement Our Mother of Sorrows
24 25 Jerod Logan Diamond Wade Freshman • Guard • 5-6 Junior • Guard • 6-2 St. Benedict St. Clement
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30 32 Hogan Karch Helsel Helsel Freshman • Guard • 5-7 Senior • Forward • 6-4 St. Benedict St. Benedict
33 35 John Patrick Durica Unger Junior • Forward • 6-4 Senior • Forward • 6-3 St. Mary Byzantine Our Mother of Sorrows
42 44 Matt Andrew Petrosky Massoud Freshman • Forward • 5-11 Soph. • Forward • 6-0 St. Benedict St. Benedict
Good Luck Good Luck Troy! Matt Petrosky & all of the 2014-15 Love, Dad (‘81), Bishop McCort Mom, Abby & Basketball Players Johny
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2013-2014 BISHOP McCORT FINAL RESULTS: Record: 16-8 (Home: 7-2; Away: 7-3; Neutral: 2-3) Laurel Highlands Conference: 13-3 Overall; 8-2 Section 2) Laurel Highlands Section 2 Champions
•••••••BMHS Game Highs•••••••
Opponent BM Score Record LHAC Scorer Assists Rebounds JV SCORE
D13 Bishop Carroll L 61-35 0-1 0-1 Trexler-18 Coleman-2 Trexler-10 W, 52-38
D18 PENN CAMBRIA W 56-42 1-1 1-1 Neiderhiser-22 Coleman-6 2 Tied-9 W, 53-34
D20 Forest Hills W 50-43 2-1 2-1 Trexler-20 Rugg-4 2 Tied-7 W, 55-46
D27 Fairview ^ L 52-47 2-2 — Neiderhiser-11 2 with 3 2 Tied-5 —
D28 United ^ W 72-48 3-2 — Neiderhiser-16 Ingram-5 Helsel-8 —
J3 SOMERSET W! 63-68 4-2 3-1 Trexler-19 2 with 4 Neiderhiser-15 W, 62-28
J4 Bishop Walsh W! 54-51 5-2 — Neiderhiser-24 Ingram-6 Trexler-13 W, N/A
J8 RICHLAND L 51-50 5-3 3-2 Trexler-16 3 with 4 Rugg-6 W, 48-28
J10 Johnstown W 43-33 6-3 4-2 Neiderhiser-17 Trexler-4 2 with 9 L, 41-37
J15 Westmont W 40-33 7-3 5-2 Trexler-13 Ingram-4 Trexler-10 W, 51-36
J17 Bedford W 79-55 8-3 6-2 Trexler-26 2 with 5 Trexler-10 W, 49-25
J20 CENTRAL CAMBRIA W 63-56 9-3 7-2 Trexler-27 Neiderhiser-10 Trexler-12 W, 54-27
J23 Cambria Heights W 70-51 10-3 8-2 Trexler-22 Rugg-8 2 with 9 W, 44-36
J25 NEW HOPE ACAD. L 73-55 10-4 — Trexler-26 Rugg-5 Trexler-10 W, 45-42
J30 Richland W! 63-61 11-4 9-2 Trexler-36 Rugg-6 Trexler-10 W, 58-43
F1 JOHNSTOWN W 42-39 12-4 10-2 Trexler-14 Ingram-3 Trexler-9 W, 56-46
F6 WESTMONT W 63-42 13-4 11-2 Trexler-18 Ingram-4 Trexler-9 W, 51-33
F7 Altoona L 67-52 13-5 — Trexler-30 2 with 5 Trexler-11 W, 41-37
F8 BISHOP GUILFOYLE W 60-35 14-5 12-2 Trexler-27 Neiderhiser-7 Trexler-10 W, 56-40
F10 BEDFORD W 69-50 15-5 13-2 Trexler-25 Trexler-5 Trexler-16 W, 63-23
F11 Somerset L 60-51 15-6 13-3 Trexler-23 Ingram-6 Neiderhiser-11 W, 64-32
F15 Bishop Carroll * L 63-30 15-7 — Trexler-12 Rugg-3 Trexler-6 —
F19 Central Cambria ** W 68-63 16-7 — Trexler-29 2 with 3 Trexler-6 —
F21 Bald Eagle # L 58-54 16-8 — Trexler-24 Ingram-6 Helsel-12 —
^ = Bishop Guilfoyle Holiday Tournament ! = Overtime
* = LHAC Championship ** = District VI-AA Rd. 1 # = District VI-AA Quarterfinal
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Player FGM-FGA FG% 3PM-3PA 3P% FTM-FTA FT% PTS PPG REB-R/G AST-TO STLS CHG #2—Justin Vardian 1-6 17% 1-3 33% 0-0 0% 3 .3 0-.0 0-4 0 0 #3—Mark Eckenrod 6-29 21% 2-15 13% 6-8 75% 20 1.0 15-.7 13-9 7 1 #4—Billy Wilson 0-4 0% 0-1 0% 0-0 0% 0 .0 1-.5 0-0 0 0 #5—Brad Coleman 18-54 33% 3-27 11% 7-13 54% 46 2.0 41-1.8 27-20 20 3 #10—Stephen Ingram 37-108 34% 4-28 14% 28-42 67% 106 4.4 52-2.2 75-67 42 2 #11—Nemo Trexler 158-356 44% 36-112 32% 106-157 68% 458 19.9 212-9.2 40-78 36 0 #13—Nathan Neiderhiser 95-204 47% 28-69 41% 50-82 61% 268 11.2 139-5.8 67-54 25 2 #14—Kyle Deter 5-32 16% 3-23 13% 1-3 33% 14 .7 17-.8 6-16 2 0 #15—Alex Conahan 40-85 47% 0-1 0% 7-13 54% 87 3.8 69-3.0 7-14 10 0 #20—Corey Hall 1-1 100% 0-0 0% 1-2 50% 3 .8 0-.0 1-1 0 0 #21—Blake Wade 7-29 24% 5-18 28% 9-9 100% 28 1.6 14-.8 7-7 7 0 #22—Jozef Leech 1-5 20% 0-0 0% 1-1 100% 3 .3 4-.4 0-1 1 0 #23—Tyler Rugg 63-167 38% 2-18 11% 26-45 58% 154 6.4 129-5.4 75-67 41 0 #24—Michael Stem 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 .0 1-.5 0-0 0 0 #25—Logan Wade 1-5 20% 0-1 0% 1-2 50% 3 .4 6-.9 0-1 2 0 #32—Karch Helsel 51-119 43% 0-2 0% 34-56 61% 136 5.9 116-5.0 15-28 17 1 #33—J.T. Durica 0-4 0% 0-0 0% 5-8 63% 5 1.0 4-.8 1-2 1 0 #35—Patrick Unger 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 .0 0-.0 0-0 0 0 #42—Kurt Schuster 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 .0 0-.0 0-0 0 0
BMHS 484-1208 40% 84-318 26% 282-441 64% 1334 55.6 820-34.2 334-369 211 9
BMHS Record Overall LHAC BMHS INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS: Overall Record 16-8 13-3 POINTS 36 TREXLER, Nemo at Richland Home 7-2 7-1 Away 7-3 6-2 30 TREXLER, Nemo at Altoona Neutral 2-3 1-1 FGM 13 TREXLER, Nemo vs. Central Cambria
12 TREXLER, Nemo at Altoona & vs. Bishop Guilfoyle
Best of Luck! 3PFGM 10 at Somerset & at Central Cambria FTM 15 TREXLER, Nemo at Richland
J.T. 12 TREXLER, Nemo vs. Westmont
& the Boys’ REB. 16 TREXLER, Nemo vs. Bedford
Basketball Team 12 NEIDERHISER, Nathan vs. Somerset
Love, Mom, Dad, ASSISTS 10 NEIDERHISER, Nathan vs. Central Cambria Jenn, Grandma, STEALS 7 RUGG, Tyler at Johnstown
Pappy & Lily BSHOTS 4 TREXLER, Nemo at Westmont & vs. Bishop Guilfoyle
Good Luck Good Luck Sam Musselman & the Crushers Troy!
Basketball Team! Gram Smajda (‘55)
Love, Mom, Dad, Tim & Dan & Pap Giles
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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
OST OINTS CORED 4. 176 vs. Blairsville 1970-71 M P S : 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 4. 8 Times 10 2. 830 1983-1984 2. 107 vs. Vo-Tech 1980-81 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
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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. Pete O’Connor 1378 2004-06 3. Pete O’Connor 21.4 2006 3. Paul Deibert 240 1984 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. Craig Instone 1201 1988-91 6. Fred Garbinski 20.3 1961 7. Pete O’Connor 227 2006 7. Rashaun Puryear 1184 1994-97 7. Mike Solomon 20.0 1993 8. Dave Pavlick 222 1971 8. Mike Gresik 1159 1978-81 Paul Deibert 20.0 1985 9. Craig Instone 219 1991 9. Mike Solomon 1090 1990-93 9. Nemo Trexler 19.9 2014 10 Nemo Trexler 218 2013 10. Josh McIntosh 19.7 1998 10. Rob Whorl 1034 1982-84 11. Mike Solomon 217 1993 11. Ted Kurowski 996 1961-64 11. Craig Instone 19.3 1991 12. Rashaun Puryear 207 1996 12. Kevin Sheridan 995 1998-00 12. Paul Deibert 18.8 1984 3 players tied with 202
FIELD GOALS MADE—GAME: 1. Fred Garbinski 18 Conemaugh ‘61
TOTAL POINTS SCORED—SEASON: Scott Instone 18 H. Center ‘88 1. Scott Instone 659 1989 3. Leroy Leslie 15 St. Joseph’s ‘48 2. Dave Pavlick 622 1971 Ed Pavlick 15 Windber ‘49 3. Paul Deibert 602 1984 Fred Garbinski 15 Franklin ‘61 4. Pete O’Connor 600 2006 Tom Kohan 15 Windber ‘76 5. Paul Deibert 599 1985 Paul Deibert 15 Vo-Tech ‘83 Mike Gresik 599 1981 Mike Solomon 15 B.Carroll ‘93 7. Craig Instone 598 1991 Pete O’Connor 15 Aliquippa ‘06 8. Josh McIntosh 591 1998 9 players tied with 14 9. Fred Garbinski 548 1961 10. Mike Solomon 540 1993 PETE O’CONNOR—2nd All-Time Scorer in 11. Ed Pavlick 530 1950 BMHS History with 1,378 career points. 12. Leroy Leslie 514 1948 FIELD GOALS MADE—CAREER: TOTAL POINTS SCORED—GAME: 1. Nemo Trexler 648 2011-14 1. Dave Pavlick 45 Vo-Tech ‘71 2. Fred Garbinski 44 Conemaugh ‘61 2. Paul Deibert 628 1982-85 3. Tom Kohan 40 Windber, ‘76 3. Dan Pavlick 546 1979-81 4. Mike Foran 37 A. Catholic ‘60 4. Pete O’Connor 534 2004-06 5. Nemo Trexler 36 Richland ‘14 5. Rashaun Puryear 503 1995-97 Pete O’Connor 36 Aliquippa, ‘06 Mike Solomon 36 B.Carroll, ‘93 6. Scott Instone 502 1987-89 Scott Instone 36 H.Center, ‘88 7. Mike Gresik 449 1979-81 Ed Pavlick 36 Windber, ’49 8. Rob Whorl 448 1982-84 Leroy Leslie 36 St.Joe’s, ‘48 9. Mike Solomon 434 1991-93 11. Paul Deibert 35 BG, ‘84 12. Mike Solomon 34 Altoona, ’91 10. Craig Instone 422 1989-91 MIKE SOLOMON—averaged 20.0 points 13. Kevin Sheridan 33 Richland, ‘99 11. Ted Kurowski 420 1962-64 per game in the 1992-93 season. Scott Instone 33 C.Township ’89 12. Fred Garbinski 386 1959-61 Paul Deibert 33 Maplewood ‘85 Current Players—indicate statistics Paul Deibert 33 Vo-Tech, ‘83 entering the 2014-15 season
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F REE THROWS MADE—CAREER: JORDAN SPANGLER 3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE—GAME: made eight Three- 1. Paul Deibert 347 1982-85 1. Mark Santichen 8 F.Hills 1/31/01 Point Field Goals 2. Craig Instone 329 1989-91 in a game against J. Spangler 8 Bed. 2/1/13 3. Scott Instone 313 1987-89 Bedford, tying a 3. Kevin Sheridan 7 Richland 2/12/99 school record that 4. Nemo Trexler 277 2011-14 has stood since Adam Pastorek 7 WHS 1/30/13 5. Dave Pavlick 266 1969-71 2001. He also 2 Players Tied 6 finished 6th All- 6. Mike Gresik 261 1979-81 Time with 71 7 Players Tied 5 7. Dan Pavlick 233 1979-81 Three-Point Field 8. Ed Pavlick 229 1949-51 Goals Made— Career and 3rd All REBOUNDS—CAREER: 9. Mike Solomon 220 1991-93 -Time for Three- 1. Paul Deibert 985 1982-85 10. Pete O’Connor 205 2004-06 Point Field Goals M a d e — S e a s o n 2. Craig Instone 982 1989-91 11. Rudy Munko 193 1965-67 with 44 in 2013. 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 13 Nemo Trexler 36 2014 Shanahan at Hershey Arena in the 1985 3 players tied with 33 State Championship Game. Deibert is 2nd all-time in career points and moved 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 243 set in 1985. Jerry’s 302 career assists is 2. Brain Rehm 50 AAHS, ‘91 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 ATT ARGA M V —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 2014-15 │ BASKETBALL 16 CRUSHER BASKETBALL │ ALL-TIME RECORD VS. OPPONENTS 1923-2014 Adams Township: 25-4 Harrisburg Catholic: 1-0 Saegertown: 1-0 Aliquippa: 0-4 Hollidaysburg: 6-19 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 Altoona: 6-37 Imani Christian Academy: 0-1 Scott: 1-0 ALUMNI: 22-2 Imhotep Prep Charter: 0-1 Scranton Prep: 1-1 Apollo-Ridge: 1-0 Immaculate Concptn,Connel. 1-0 Barnesboro: 2-2 Immaculate Concptn, Wash. 2-0 Serra Catholic: 2-3 Bald Eagle Area: 3-2 Indiana: 14-8 Shade: 1-0 Beaverdale: 5-1 Jeannette: 0-3 Shady Side Academy: 1-0 Beaver Falls 0-1 Jersey Shore: 0-2 Shenandoah: 1-0 Johnstown: 35-97 Bedford: 34-10 Somerset: 35-13 Johnstown Vo-Tech: 39-12 Bellwood-Antis: 10-0 South Fork: 10-3 Berlin: 5-0 Jr. Pitt Freshman: 2-0 Southern Huntingdon: 2-0 Big Spring: 1-0 Juniata: 1-0 Bishop Boyle: 9-4 Kennedy Catholic 0-1 Southmont: 7-1 Bishop Canevin: 4-1 Kishacoquillas: 1-0 Southmoreland: 1-0 Bishop Carroll: 68-20 Kiski Prep: 8-5 Spangler: 2-0 Bishop Guilfoyle—Alt. Catholic 76-54 Lancaster Catholic: 1-0 Springdale: 1-0 Bishop Kenrick: 1-0 LaSalle: 10-5 St. Anne, Scranton: 1-0 Laurel Valley: 59-14 Bishop McDevitt: 1-0 St. Basil, Pittsburgh: 9-2 Lewistown: 1-1 Bishop Ryan, Ontario: 1-0 St. Casmir, Pittsburgh: 5-0 Bishop Shanahan: 0-1 Ligonier Valley: 6-1 St. Francis Prep: 14-3 Bishop Walsh: 5-2 Lilly: 11-5 Blacklick Valley: 6-1 Lock Haven Normal: 1-0 St. Gabriel, Hazleton: 0-2 Blairsville: 16-5 Maplewood: 2-0 St. George, Pittsburgh: 9-1 Bolivar: 2-0 Marion Center: 3-4 St. James: 1-1 Boswell: 11-2 McConnelsburg: 0-1 St. Joseph, Mt. Oliver: 2-2 McDonald: 0-1 Brentwood: 0-1 St. Joseph, Oil City: 6-0 Meadville: 0-1 Brockway: 1-0 Mercer: 1-0 St. Joseph, Pittsburgh: 2-0 Burrell: 1-0 Mercyhurst Prep: 1-1 St. Joseph, Renovo: 12-2 Cambria Heights: 28-3 Meyersdale: 6-1 St. Joseph, Williamsport: 2-1 Cambria-Rowe: 6-0 Midland: 1-1 Carrolltown: 1-0 St. Maria Goretti, Maryland: 0-1 Monessen: 1-0 Catasaugua: 0-1 St. Mary’s Scranton: 1-0 Moshannon Valley: 1-0 Catherman’s Business College: 1-0 St. Mary’s, St. Mary: 21-5 Mount Union: 1-0 Cedar Rapids, Iowa: 1-0 St. Mary’s, Pittsburgh: 2-0 Mt. Savage: 1-0 Central (Martinsburg): 9-1 Mt. St. Mary’s: 5-0 St. Michael’s, Pittsburgh: 2-1 Central Cambria: 23-17 Nanty-Glo: 21-0 St. Peter: 0-1 Chestnut Ridge: 1-0 New Hope Charter: 0-1 St. Veronica, Ambridge: 2-0 Clairton: 0-3 Norristown: 0-1 St. Vincent Prep: 35-5 Conemaugh Township: 12-4 North Star: 2-1 Conemaugh Valley: 36-9 St. Vincent Reserves: 1-0 Northern Bedford: 1-1 Cresson: 2-0 State College: 9-9 Northern Cambria: 3-2 Stoneycreek: 1-0 DeLone: 1-0 Peabody 0-1 DeMatha Catholic: 0-1 Penn Cambria: 28-14 Stoyestown: 1-0 Derry: 1-1 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: 7-3 Tussey Mountain: 2-2 Duquesne Prep: 1-1 Philadelphia Northeast: 0-1 Tyrone: 2-1 East Conemaugh: 45-16 Philadelphia Southeast: 0-2 United: 7-1 Ebensburg: 0-1 Pittsburgh Central Catholic: 8-7 West Branch: 1-0 Erie Cathedral Prep: 8-7 Pittsburgh North Catholic: 8-13 Erie East: 0-1 Pittsburgh South Hills: 2-3 West Middlesex: 0-2 Erie McDowell: 0-1 Pittsburgh Tech: 1-1 Westinghouse: 0-1 Everett: 9-0 Portage: 31-1 Westmont: 53-36 Fairview: 0-1 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: 49-10 Purchase Line: 6-2 Williamsport: 3-1 Franklin: 42-22 Quaker Valley: 0-1 Windber: 49-33 Gallitzin: 9-2 Reading Catholic: 1-0 George Junior Republic: 2-1 Reed: 1-0 York Catholic: 1-1 Girard: 1-1 Richland: 75-25 Zelionople: 1-0 Greensburg Catholic: 10-5 Ridgway: 1-1 OVERALL: 1495-754 (.665)
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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 LEROY LESLIE During his nine seasons as the In only five seasons as the head basketball coach at head basketball coach, Coach McCort, Coach Majer amassed Leslie led the Crushers to six 20-win seasons including, three straight 20-win seasons four consecutive 20-win sea- and four overall. During his sons and the school’s only unde- tenure, the Crushers won two feated season in 1950-51. The P.C.I.A.A. State Champion- 1950-51 season ended with the ships, the first coming in the Crushers defeating Reading Cen- 1959-60 season, when they tral Catholic 50-48 to win the P.C.I.A.A. State defeated Bishop Kenrick, 62-61 and then in the Championship. Coach Majer finished his career at 1962-63 season as the Crushers defeated Scranton Bishop McCort with a record of 183 wins and 46 Prep 57-40. Coach Leslie’s Crusher career ended losses. with 107 wins and 30 losses.
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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, SECOND ROW: Assistant Coach Charles Wissinger, John Tomljanovic, Paul Berezansky, Larry Burkhart, and Head Coach Tim Koshute 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
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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 FIRST ROW:Ken Fogel, Matt Varga, Jack Schrey, Jim Hammett Dan Lovette SECOND ROW: Josh Penrose, Lew Gregory, Jim Spisak, Zach Freeman, Anthony Caperelli THIRD ROW: Assistant Coach Kevin Sheridan, Abdulla Wadley, Eric Anslinger, Jose THIRD ROW: Trainer Kelsey Babik, Braxton Ferre, Mason del Rosario, Steve Sheridan, Cruz, Head Coach Patrick Hollern, Eric Lesosky, Pete O’Connor, Mike Cruz, Matt Eric Metzler, Steve Belskey, Head Coach Patrick Hollern Spangler, and Assistant Coach Chris Pfeil FOURTH ROW: Assistant Coach Chris Pfeil, Zak Boyd, Shane Rugg, Ben Pastorek, Mike Cruz, Jonathan Smith, Mike Bako, Assistant Coach Kevin Sheridan
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 Ingram,
LaRue, Zach Varga, Mason del Rosario 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
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HEAD COACH SEASONS YEARS WON LOST WIN PERCENTAGE JERRY MURPHY 2013-CURRENT 1 16 8 .667 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 1923-2014 91 1495 754 .665 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 three District VI tles. During his nine years on the sidelines, Hol- runner-up trophies. His 364 wins as Bishop lern led the Crushers to three LHAC champion- McCort’s head coach is a record that may never ships and four District VI titles while compiling be broken. 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 (1981-1985) —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 rebounds is good for 5th 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 10 th 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
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Row 1: Wellington Pasquerilla, Michael Turco, Hunter Gleason, Luke Conahan, Adam Onguda Row 2: Ian Fleck, Sam Musselman, David Gacka, Gabe Coleman Row 3: Coach Varga, Noah Mastovich, Bryon Gephart, Romeo Trexler, Coach Wesner
No. Player Name Position Height Parish 2 Luke Conahan Guard 5-6 Emmanuel Baptist 3 Romeo Trexler Forward 5-11 Visitation 5 Adam Onguda Guard 5-5 St. Benedict 10 Derrick Yang Guard 5-6 N/A 11 Gabe Coleman Guard 5-7 St. Andrew 12 Ian Fleck Guard 5-9 St. Benedict 13 Wellington Pasquerilla Guard 5-4 Our Mother of Sorrows 20/42 Dave Gacka Forward 5-10 St. Clement 21 Sam Musselman Forward 5-10 St. Benedict 22 Hunter Gleason Guard 5-8 St. Clement 24 Michael Turco Guard 5-5 St. Clement 31 Bryon Gephart Forward 6-3 St. Peter 34 Noah Mastovich Forward 6-0 St. Clement
Head Coach: Josh Varga (‘05) Assistant Coach: Sean Wesner (‘04) Assistant Coach: Rich Denhard (‘94)
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2013-14 Quick Facts
2013-14 SEASON RESULTS: COACHING STAFF: BASKETBALL HISTORY: Head Coach: John Hahn First Year of Basketball: 1969-1970 Date Opponent BM Score Record at School: 238-125 (.656) Overall All-Time Record: 779-371 (.677) D6 Indiana* W 46-36 Career Record: 238-125 (.656) Assistant Coach: Don McIntosh D7 Latrobe* W 60-35 Winning Seasons: 38 D9 Bishop Guilfoyle L 54-35 Assistant Coach: Christie Hajjar Seasons with 20 or more wins: 18 D13 BISHOP CARROLL W 53-32 Junior High Head Coach: Bob Rhine D16 Penn Cambria W 44-35 Junior High Assistant: Tom Chovanec Consecutive Winning Seasons: 17 (1969-86) D19 FOREST HILLS W 50-43 Junior High Assistant: Emily Basile D21 PUNXSUTAWNEY W 47-35 Current Consecutive Winning Seasons: 11 Athletic Trainer: Mariann McCowan D27 Forest Hills** W 60-32 Undefeated Seasons: 0 D28 North Star** W 43-30 J3 Somerset W 66-30 Clock Operator: John DeFazio Record in District VI Playoffs: 70-29 (.707) J9 JOHNSTOWN W 51-30 J13 WESTMONT L 46-44 TEAM INFORMATION: Record in PIAA State Playoffs: 36-22 (.621) J16 BEDFORD W 51-15 Overall 2013-14 Record: 17-6 Decade of 1970s: 105-119 (.469) J22 Central Cambria W 53-40 Home Record: 7-3 J24 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS W 76-39 Away Record: 10-2 Decade of 1980s: 189-92 (.673) J29 SOMERSET W 59-51 Neutral Site Record: 4-1 Decade of 1990s: 159-106 (.600) J31 RICHLAND W 68-23 Conference Record: 12-4 F1 ALTOONA L 62-60 Last Opponent: Bellwood-Antis, Lost—66-57 Decade of 2000s: 179-105 (.630) F7 Westmont L 52-51 Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2 F9 Johnstown W 52-45 Decade of 2010s: 44-26 (.629) F11 Richland W 76-35 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/2 F12 Bedford W 56-13
District VI Class “AA” Playoffs F21 Bellwood-Antis L 66-57
* = Indiana Tip-Off Tournament ** = Boswell Jaycees Tournament
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CRUSHER PRIDE PERSONAL PATRONS: Charles & Linda Michael Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Pasquerilla
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JOHN HAHN — HEAD COACH FIFTEENTH SEASON AS THE HEAD COACH OF THE BISHOP MCCORT LADY CRUSHERS
John Hahn, a 1967 McCort graduate, begins his fifteenth sea- son as the Head Girls’ Basketball Coach after serving two sea- sons as an assistant coach with the Lady Crushers. Hahn has compiled a 221-119 record (.650) during his thirteen years as head coach. Coach Hahn is the longest tenured head coach in school history and has the most career wins at the school. In 2008 and 2009, Coach Hahn was named the Laurel Highlands Conference Coach of the Year as he led McCort to back to back Laurel Highlands Conference Championships. In 2008, the La- dy Crushers advanced to the P.I.A.A. Western Finals for the first time since the 1987-88 season. Coach Hahn led the Lady Crushers to the 2009 District VI Class AA Championship, the school’s 10th overall. Hahn is employed by St. Francis University. He and his wife, Carole, reside in Geistown. They are the proud parents of Ryan, a 1994 graduate of McCort, Mark, a 1997 McCort graduate, and Lauren, a 2000 McCort grad.
DON MCINTOSH — ASSISTANT COACH EIGHTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL
Don McIntosh, a 1981 graduate of Bishop McCort, begins his eighth season on the Lady Crushers staff. Prior to joining the staff, Don spent five seasons coaching parochial basketball at West End Catholic, two years as an assistant girls varsity coach at Johnstown High School, and two sea- sons 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, Maranda, a 2010 Bishop McCort graduate and Malorie, a 2012 Bishop McCort graduate.
CHRISTIE HAJJAR — ASSISTANT COACH FOURTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL
Good Luck Sophomore Class & All the Lady Crushers Basketball Teams!
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Row 1: Abbi Yanko, Kelly Ingram, Kambria Lockett, Ashley Delich, Maria Rhine, Amanda Rhine, Aunna Yingling, Sara Bridges Row 2: Machala Gibbons, Jazmine Thompson, Tahlyn Miller, Morgan Casto, Carly Hajjar, Chloe McIntosh, Lexi LaBuda, Alexis Brisko, Emily King Row 3: Coach McIntosh, Coach Hajjar, Katie Downey, Morgan Instone, Katie Wilson, Kate McGrath, Haley Thomas, Coach Hahn
NUMERICAL ROSTER: No. Player Name Class Pos. Height Parish 3 Machala Gibbons So. Guard 5-6 Our Lady Queen of Angels 4 Amanda Rhine So. Guard 5-6 St. Andrew 5 Emily King So. Guard 5-6 St. John Gualbert 10 Kelly Ingram Jr. Guard 5-4 Our Mother of Sorrows 11 Kate McGrath Sr. Forward 5-9 Our Mother of Sorrows 12 Maria Rhine Sr. Guard 5-5 St. Andrew 13 Abbi Yanko Jr. Guard 5-3 St. John Gualbert 14 Katie Downey Jr. Forward 5-9 Our Mother of Sorrows 15 Haley Thomas So. Guard 5-10 St. Andrew 20 Carly Hajjar Jr. Forward 5-10 Our Mother of Sorrows 21 Ashley Delich Jr. Guard 5-5 St. Francis of Assisi 22 Jazmine Thompson Jr. Guard 5-5 Jefferson Memorial 23 Chloe McIntosh Sr. Forward 5-7 St. Andrew 24 Aunna Yingling So. Guard 5-5 St. Andrew 25 Tahlyn Miller Jr. Guard/Forward 5-8 St. Andrew 31 Lexi LaBuda Jr. Forward 5-7 St. Francis of Assisi 32 Sara Bridges So. Guard 5-5 St. Benedict 33 Morgan Instone Jr. Forward 6-0 St. Benedict 41 Morgan Casto Jr. Forward 5-8 St. Clement 42 Katie Wilson Sr. Center 6-1 St. Benedict 45 Kambria Lockett So. Forward 5-7 N/A 55 Alexis Brisko So. Forward 5-6 St. Benedict
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2014-15 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Schedule Day Date Opponent Site Time INDIANA TIP-OFF TOURNAMENT (INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL) Friday December 5 Karns City Indiana Tourny 3:30 Saturday December 6 Indiana Indiana Tourny 6:30 Wednesday December 10 PENN CAMBRIA Home 6:00/7:15 Friday December 12 Forest Hills Away 6:00/7:15 Wednesday December 17 CENTRAL CAMBRIA Home 6:00/7:15 Friday December 19 Cambria Heights Away 6:00/7:15 Monday December 22 Johnstown Away 6:00/7:15 Monday January 5 Central Away 6:00/7:15 Wednesday January 7 Westmont Away 6:00/7:15 Friday January 9 Bedford Away 6:00/7:15 Tuesday January 13 BLAIRSVILLE Home 6:00/7:15 Wednesday January 14 SOMERSET Home 6:00/7:15 Friday January 16 RICHLAND Home 6:00/7:15 Monday January 19 BISHOP GUILFOYLE Home 6:00/7:15 Thursday January 22 Bishop Carroll Away 6:00/7:15 Saturday January 24 Punxsutawney Away 6:00/7:15 Thursday January 29 WESTMONT Home 6:00/7:15 Monday February 2 BEDFORD Home 6:00/7:15 Thursday February 5 Somerset Away 6:00/7:15 Monday February 9 Richland Away 6:00/7:15 Wednesday February 11 Altoona Away 6:00/7:15
2014-15 Girls’ Junior High Basketball Schedule Day Date Opponent Site Time Monday December 8 PENN CAMBRIA Home 4:00 Thursday December 11 Forest Hills Away 4:00 Monday December 15 CENTRAL CAMBRIA Home 4:00 Thursday December 18 Cambria Heights Away 4:00 Monday December 22 Johnstown Away 4:00 Monday January 5 Westmont Away 4:00 Monday January 12 SOMERSET Home 4:00 Tuesday January 13 ALTOONA (WHITE) Home 4:00 Thursday January 15 RICHLAND Home 4:00 Wednesday January 21 BISHOP GUILFOYLE Home 4:00 Friday January 23 Bishop Carroll Away 3:30 Monday January 26 HOLLIDAYSBURG Home 4:00 Wednesday January 28 JOHNSTOWN Home 4:00 Friday January 30 WESTMONT Home 4:00 Friday February 6 Somerset Away 4:00 Monday February 9 Hollidaysburg Away 4:00 Wednesday February 11 Richland Away 4:00
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3 4 Machala Amanda Gibbons Rhine Soph. • Guard • 5-6 Soph. • Guard • 5-6 Our Lady Queen of Angels St. Andrew
5 10 Emily Kelly King Ingram Soph. • Guard • 5-6 Junior • Forward • 5-4 St. John Gualbert Our Mother of Sorrows
11 12 Kate Maria McGrath Rhine Senior • Forward • 5-9 Senior • Guard • 5-5 Our Mother of Sorrows St. Andrew
13 14 Abbi Katie Yanko Downey Junior • Guard • 5-3 Junior • Forward • 5-9 St. John Gualbert Our Mother of Sorrows
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15 20 Haley Carly Thomas Hajjar Soph. • Guard • 5-10 Junior • Forward • 5-10 St. Andrew Our Mother of Sorrows
21 22 Ashley Jasmine Delich Thompson Junior • Guard • 5-5 Junior • Guard • 5-5 St. Francis of Assisi Jefferson Memorial
23 24 Chloe Aunna McIntosh Yingling Senior • Forward • 5-7 Soph. • Guard • 5-5 St. Andrew St. Andrew
25 31 Tahlyn Lexi Miller LaBuda Junior • Guard • 5-8 Junior • Forward • 5-7 St. Andrew St. Francis of Assisi
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32 33 Sara Morgan Bridges Instone Soph. • Guard • 5-5 Junior • Forward • 6-0 St. Benedict St. Benedict
41 42 Morgan Katie Casto Wilson Junior • Forward • 5-8 Senior • Center • 6-1 St. Clement St. Benedict
45 55 Kambria Alexis Lockett Brisko Soph. • Forward • 5-7 Soph. • Forward • 5-6 St. Benedict
Aunna Good Luck Morgan Instone
Yingling (24)
& the Lady Crushers!
Good Luck Aunna & all the Lady Crusher Love, Mom, Dad, Nicole & Collin Basketball Teams!
Love, Mom, Dad, David & Ava
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Row 1: Mackenzie Zelenski, Jazmine Britt, Jordan Shroyer, Lea Holtz, McKenzie Gost Row 2: Mikayla Eckenrod, Brianna Thompson, Courtney Smith, Clara Wilson, Madison Hanson, Megan Sedlemeyer Row 3: Kyleigh Way, Lauren Forte, Coach Basile, Coach Chovanec, Coach Rhine, Gianna Granville
No. Player Name Position Height Parish 3 McKenzie Gost Guard 5’4 St. Francis 4 Jazmine Britt Guard 5’5 Christ Centered 5 Gianna Granville Forward 5’9 St. James Missionary Baptist 12 Lea Holtz Guard 5’4 Resurrection 13 Brianna Thompson Guard/Forward 5’5 St. Andrew 14 Jordan Shroyer Guard/Forward 5’4 St. Benedict 20 Courtney Smith Forward 5’7 St. Benedict 21 Clara Wilson Forward 5’10 St. Benedict 22 Mackenzie Zelinski Guard 5’1 Our Mother of Sorrows 23 Mikayla Eckenrod Guard 5’5 St. Benedict 34 Madison Hanson Forward 5’6 St. John Gualbert 35 Kyleigh Way Forward 5’9 St. Patrick 40 Lauren Forte Forward 5’10 St. Benedict
Head Coach: Bob Rhine Assistant Coach: Tom Chovanec Assistant Coach: Emily Basile (‘10)
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2013-14 LADY CRUSHER FINAL RESULTS: Record: 17-6 (Home: 7-3, Away: 6-2, Neutral: 4-1) Laurel Highlands Conference: 12-4 Overall; 8-2 Section 2) BMHS Game Highs Date Opponent BM Score Record LHAC Scorer D6 Indiana ^ W 46-36 1-0 — Instone-20 D7 Latrobe ^ W 60-35 2-0 — Thomas-13 D9 Bishop Guilfoyle L 54-35 2-1 0-1 Instone-9 D13 BISHOP CARROLL W 53-32 3-1 1-1 Krouse-13 D16 Penn Cambria W 44-35 4-1 2-1 3 with 10 D19 FOREST HILLS L 50-43 4-2 2-2 Instone-14 D21 PUNXSUTAWNEY W 47-35 5-2 — Barbin-13 D27 Forest Hills # W 60-32 6-2 — Instone-16 D28 North Star # W 43-30 7-2 — 3 with 10 J3 Somerset W 66-30 8-2 3-2 2 with 15 J9 JOHNSTOWN W 51-30 9-2 4-2 Barbin-9 J13 WESTMONT L 46-44 9-3 4-3 Krouse-17 J16 BEDFORD W 51-15 10-3 5-3 Rhine-9 J22 Central Cambria W 53-40 11-3 6-3 Wilson-16 J24 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS W 76-39 12-3 7-3 Thomas-16 J31 SOMERSET W 59-51 13-3 8-3 2 with 11 F1 RICHLAND W 68-23 14-3 9-3 Instone-14 F7 ALTOONA L 62-60 14-4 — Thomas-29 F8 Westmont L 52-51 14-5 9-4 Krouse-16 F9 Johnstown W 52-45 15-5 10-4 Instone-20 F11 Richland W 76-35 16-5 11-4 2 with 15 F12 Bedford W 56-13 17-5 12-4 Barbin-9 P.I.A.A. DISTRICT VI CLASS “AA” PLAYOFFS: F21 Bellwood-Antis L 66-57 17-6 — Instone-17 ^ = Indiana Tip-Off Tournament # = Boswell Jaycees Tournament
SENIOR PLAYERS: RETURNING LETTERWINNERS:
Maria Rhine, Kate McGrath, Katie Wilson, Chloe McIntosh Row 1: Chloe McIntosh, Maria Rhine, Tahlyn Miller Row 2: Carly Hajjar, Morgan Instone, Katie Wilson, Kate McGrath, Haley Thomas
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TOTAL POINTS SCORED—CAREER: INDIVIDUAL RECORDS: Career Points 1685 Patty Bradley 1977-80 1. Patty Bradley 1685 1977-80 Career Rebounds 989 Chris McClurkin 1980-84 2. Chris McClurkin 1566 1980-84 Career Assists 487 Bebe Gregg 1979-82 3. Cassy Bradley 1545 1980-83 Career Steals 398 Cassy Bradley 1980-83 Season Points 743 Chris McClurkin 1984 4. Bebe Gregg 1407 1979-82 Season Rebounds 440 Chris McClurkin 1984 5. Shannon Yingling 1161 2003-06 Season Assists 186 Melanie Bach 1984 6. Lynne Ashbridge 1160 1984-86 Season Steals 144 Patty Bradley 1979 Game Points 43 Chris McClurkin 9-22-83 7. Sarah Pastorek 1086 2006-09 42 Patty Bradley 10-4-79 8. Jill Kegg 1075 2010-12 Game 3-Pointers 8 Amy Migyanka 3-13-92 9. Melanie Bach 1073 1983-85 8 Shannon Yingling 12-27-02 Game Assists 15 Amy Heptner 2-3-92 10. Dawn Figura 986 1986-88 12 Melanie Bach 1985 11. Brittany Genday 970 2005-08 12 Bebe Gregg 1982 12. Marissa Basile 963 2005-08 TEAM RECORDS: 13. Shelly Lappi 916 1990-92 Points Scored 103 vs. Laurel Valley 1974-75 14. Karen Robatin 897 1988-90 Margin of Victory 80 vs. Westmont 1974-75 15. Noele Chiodo 868 1986-88 Combined Points 167 vs. Indiana (L, 93-74) 1977-78 L ADY C RUSHERS B ASKETBALL │ 1,000 P OINT SCORERS PATTY BRADLEY—1685 CHRIS MCCLURKIN—1566 CASSY BRADLEY—1545
BEBE GREGG—1407 SHANNON YINGLING—1161 LYNNE ASHBRIDGE—1160
SARAH PASTOREK—1086 JILL KEGG—1075 MELANIE BACH—1073
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HEAD COACH SEASONS NO. OF YEARS WON LOST WINNING PERCENTAGE JOHN HAHN 2000-PRESENT 14 238 125 .656 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 1969-2013 45 779 371 .677
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. 1-0 Allentown Catholic 0-1 Greensburg Central Catholic 1-2 Oakland Catholic 0-1 Altoona 12-28 Greensburg Salem 1-0 Avonworth 1-0 Greenville 2-0 Penn Cambria 24-8 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 24-0 Hollidaysburg 11-15 Philipsburg 2-0 Bellwood 5-2 Homer Center 5-0 Portage 6-0 Benton 1-0 Huntingdon 1-0 Purchase Line 2-2 Bethel Park 0-1 Indiana 11-17 Bishop Canevin 2-1 James Buchanan 1-0 Punxsutawney 2-1 Bishop Carroll 50-19 Jeannette 2-0 Richland 54-34 Bishop Guilfoyle 19-39 Johnsonburg 0-1 Riverview 1-0 Brentwood 1-0 Johnstown 53-19 Rockwood 2-0 Brookville 1-0 Kennedy Christian 1-2 Serra Catholic 1-0 Butler 1-0 Lakeview 0-1 Seton LaSalle 1-2 Cambria Heights 25-7 Lansdale Catholic 0-1 Carlynton 1-0 Latrobe 1-0 Shanksville 1-0 Catasauqua 0-1 Laurel Valley 14-1 Somerset 34-10 Central 9-6 Lebanon Catholic 1-0 Southern Huntington 2-1 Central Bucks 1-0 Ligonier Valley 23-4 State College 9-11 Central Cambria 20-14 Loyalsock 1-1 Sto-Rox 1-0 Central Mountain 1-1 Marian Catholic 0-1 Trinity 0-1 Chestnut Ridge 3-0 Marion Center 9-7 Tussey Mountain 1-0 Claysburg 2-0 Mars 0-1 Clearfield 1-0 Mconnelsburg 1-0 Tyrone 4-1 Conemaugh Valley 10-0 Mercer 1-0 Union 2-0 Conemaugh Township 5-0 Mercyhurst Prep 0-1 United 2-1 Conneaut Lake 0-1 Mifflin County 0-1 Venango Co. Christian 1-1 Cranberry 1-0 Mohawk 0-1 Villa Maria 1-3 Delone Catholic 2-1 Mon Valley Catholic 2-0 Vo-Tech 30-0 Dubois 2-1 Moon 2-3 Eisenhower 1-0 Moorestown (NJ) 1-0 Washington High 1-1 Elderton 1-0 Mount Alvernia 2-2 West Branch 1-0 Elizabeth Seton 0-2 Mount Pleasant 1-0 Westinghouse 2-0 Erie East 1-0 National Catholic 0-1 Westmont 45-36 Everett 0-2 North Catholic 1-0 Williamsburg 2-0 Farrell 2-0 North Star 13-2 Williamsport 6-3 Ferndale 20-5 Northeast 1-0 Windber 33-2 Forest Hills 35-13 Northern Bedford 3-0 Fraknlin 1-0 Northern Cambria 3-3 York Catholic 0-1 Franklin Regional 2-0 Northgate 1-0 Overall Record 779-371
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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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AUNNA YINGLING (24) Good Luck GOOD LUCK AUNNA AND ALL THE LADY CRUSHER BASKETBALL TEAMS! Morgan!
LOVE, Mom (‘81), Dad NANNY & PAP HARRISON & Jon (‘14) & JOJO & PAP YINGLING
Good Luck Lexi LaBuda & all of the Lady Crushers!
Lova, Mom, Dad & Ayden
We Are So Proud of You Both! Love Mom & Dad Good Luck, Kate! & All of the Lady Crushers
We Love You!
Good Luck Good Luck, Katie Downey —We Love You
Haley Thomas Shane (Dad), Lisa (Mom) & THE 2014-15 ‘84, Shane Michael ‘11, GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Megan ‘13,
Love, Marcia Guzzi (Nana) ‘55 Mom & Dad
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2013-14 Schedule & Roster
Day Date Opponent Site Time Tuesday October 21 SOUTH PARK War Memorial 9:00 Friday October 24 South Fayette Bladerunners 7:00 Monday October 27 Keystone Oaks Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink 7:10 Tuesday November 4 GATEWAY War Memorial 9:00 Thursday November 6 Freeport Belmont Ice Complex 7:00 Tuesday November 11 WHEELING PARK War Memorial 7:00 Tuesday November 18 HEMPFIELD War Memorial 7:00 Monday November 24 Deer Lakes Ice Connection of Pitt. 7:10 Wednesday November 26 Westmont War Memorial 7:30 Tuesday December 2 GREENSBURG SALEM War Memorial 7:00 Monday December 8 Serra Catholic Rostraver Ice Garden 7:20 Tuesday December 23 FRANKLIN REGIONAL War Memorial 9:00 Monday January 5 South Park Ice Castle-Castle Shannon 7:00 Tuesday January 6 KEYSTONE OAKS War Memorial 7:00 Tuesday January 13 SOUTH FAYETTE War Memorial 9:00 Tuesday January 20 SERRA CATHOLIC War Memorial 7:00 Friday January 30 Franklin Regional Center Ice Arena 8:15 Wednesday February 4 Wheeling Park WesBanco Arena 6:30 Thursday February 5 Greensburg Salem Kirk S. Nevin Arena 8:35 Tuesday February 10 FRANKLIN REGIONAL War Memorial 7:00 Tuesday February 19 Serra Catholic Rostraver Ice Garden 6:20 Tuesday February 24 GREENSBURG SALEM War Memorial 7:00
NUMERICAL ROSTER: No. Player Name Class Pos. 2 Cole Berkebile Fr. Forward 3 Alex Templin Fr. Forward 10 Mitchell Vena Jr. Defense 11 Andrew Papcunik Sr. Forward 15 Connor Bunn Jr. Forward 18 Anthony Formica So. Forward 19 Tristan Mock Fr. Forward 22 Colin Turnbull Jr. Defense 23 Chris Miller So. Defense 24 Ridge Phillips Fr. Forward 26 Brett Seitz Fr. Forward 27 Tyler Turnbull So. Defense 31 Ian Rock Sr. Forward 33 Boston Bradley So. Goalie 44 Nathan Knecht So. Defense 58 Bryce Huss Fr. Defense
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JOHN BRADLEY ● HEAD COACH EIGHTEENTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL
John Bradley begins his eighteenth season as head coach of the Bishop McCort Crushers hockey team. In 2006, John achieved a career record of 200 wins with the Crushers. Prior
to becoming the head coach, John served as an assistant coach and goalie coach. John is a native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres 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 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 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 fresh- man at Ohio University, Boston, a sophomore at McCort, and Cole, a seventh-grader at Our Moth of Sorrows.
MIKE HUDEC ● ASSISTANT COACH TWENTY-SIXTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL
Mike Hudec begins his twenty-sixth 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. RON STENGER ● ASSISTANT COACH SIXTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL
Ron Stenger, a 2005 McCort graduate, begins his sixth season on the Crusher staff. Ron was the team’s starting goaltender on the 2005 state runner-up team that went 22-4. He played collegiate hockey at the University of Rhode Island and Duquesne University. He then played collegiate baseball at the University of Pittsburgh at John- stown. In addition to coaching at McCort, he coached in the CCSHL and Jets amateur travel hockey programs with PeeWee through Midget aged teams. Ron is employed as an Account Executive with the Johnstown Tribune Demo- crat and resides in the Roxbury section of Johnstown. CORY MOCK ● ASSISTANT COACH SIXTH SEASON AT BISHOP MCCORT HIGH SCHOOL
Cory Mock, a 2005 McCort graduate, begins his sixth season on the Crusher staff. Cory was a starting defensemen on the 2005 state runner-up team that went 22-4. In addition to coaching at McCort, he coached in the CCSHL ama- teur travel hockey programs with Bantam through Midget aged teams. Cory is employed by Pleskovic Construction and resides in the Franklin section of Johnstown.
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Day Date Opponent Site Time Wednesday November 5 WESTMONT War Memorial 7:30 Wednesday November 12 RICHLAND War Memorial 7:30 Wednesday November 19 HOLLIDAYSBURG War Memorial 7:30 Thursday December 4 Johnstown War Memorial 7:30 Monday December 8 CENTRAL CAMBRIA War Memorial 7:30 Thursday December 11 Ferndale War Memorial 6:00 Thursday December 18 CONEMAUGH VALLEY War Memorial 7:30 Monday January 5 Hollidaysburg Galactic Ice 7:00 Wednesday January 7 State College Pegula Ice Complex 6:30 Wednesday January 14 STATE COLLEGE War Memorial 6:00 Thursday January 15 Westmont War Memorial 6:00 Wednesday January 28 Conemaugh Valley War Memorial 6:00 Thursday January 29 JOHNSTOWN War Memorial 6:00 Tuesday February 3 Richland Planet Ice 8:40 Thursday February 5 FERNDALE War Memorial 6:00
NUMERICAL ROSTER: No. Player Name Grade Pos. 4 Josh Goins 5 Forward 6 Cameron Bunn 7 Defense 7 Joe McGowan 5 Forward 12 Brady Veney 7 Forward 25 Camden Moors 8 Forward 28 Ben Berkebile 6 Forward 30 Cole Bradley 7 Goalie 36 Mitchell Knecht 8 Defense 37 David Kozak 7 Forward 55 William Miller 7 Defense
Good Luck Good Luck #2 Cole Berkebile #15 & the Crushers CONNOR BUNN Hockey Team!
Love, LOVE, Mom, Dad, Ben, & Ellie MOM, DAD, & CAMERON
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Row 1: Cole Berkebile, Tyler Turnbull, Chris Miller, Boston Bradley, Connor Bunn, Brett Seitz, Andrew Papcunik Row 2: Alex Templin, Nathan Knecht, Mitchell Vena, Colin Turnbull, Ridge Phillips, Bryce Huss, Tristan Mock Not Pictured: Anthony Formica, Ian Rock
Best of Luck to Anthony & the Good Luck Crimson Crushers! Bryce!
Mom, Dad, Alicia (‘08), Patrick (‘10), Love Mom, Danny (‘14) Dad, Mariah,
& Brady
Good Luck CHRIS MILLER N ATHAN #23 K NECHT & the Varsity GOOD LUCK!
Hockey Love, Mom (‘82), Team! Dad, William Miller
Love, Dad,
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#2 COLE BERKEBILE #3 Alex Templin #10 Mitchell vena #11 A.J. Papcunik #15 connor bunn
#18 Anthony formica #19 Tristan mock #22 colin turnbull #23 chris miller #24 ridge phillips
#26 brett seitz #27 tyler turnbull #31 ian rock #33 boston bradley #44 Nathan knecht
Good Luck
BOSTON BRADLEY GO CRUSHERS!
and the
Crimson
Crushers! ZIGGY’S SPORTS
539- 5454
#58 Bryce huss
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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 FIRST ROW: Kris Hrones, Jason Jakubowski, Justin Loftis, Head Coach Galen Head, Coach Galen Head, Coach Mike Hudec Sr. Jim Maher, Sean Hart, Mark Martinek THIRD ROW: Manager Nick Rosenbaum, Matt Solomon, Jim Maher, Greg Kutchma, SECOND ROW: Coach Mike Hudec Sr., Coach George Shiley, Nicole Shiley, Mike Hudec Kris Carlson, Justin Loftis, Shawn Dishong, Brett Huston, Josh Piro, Dan Mardis, Man- Jr., Josh Piro, Kenny Repak, Stacie Morello, Fr. O’Neill ager Jason Ferchalk, 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. Siriani, Mr. Zima, J.Brezovic 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)
Good Luck Mitchell Vena!
From Your Fans
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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GOOD LUCK
RIDGE Good Luck Tristan and the
PHILLIPS Crusher Hockey Team!
#24! Love, Mom & Dad
Good Good Luck Luck Brett #26
Colin! Love, Mom & Dad Love, Mom & Dad
Have a Great Season!
Love, Mom & Dad
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2014-15 Schedule & Team Photo
Day Date Opponent Site Time Monday December 8 Cambria Heights Cambria Heights 4:30 Wednesday December 10 RICHLAND St. Francis Univ. 7:30 Monday December 15 WESTMONT St. Francis Univ. 7:30 Wednesday December 17 SOMERSET St. Francis Univ. 7:30 Monday January 5 Altoona Altoona 6:00 Wednesday January 7 HOLLIDAYSBURG St. Francis Univ. 7:30 Monday January 12 Marion Center Marion Center 5:00 Wednesday January 14 Northern Cambria Northern Cambria 4:00 Wednesday January 21 HUNTINGDON St. Francis Univ. 7:30 Monday January 26 Ligonier Valley Ligonier Valley 4:00 Wednesday January 28 Central Cambria Central Cambria 5:00
ALPHABETICAL ROSTER: Player Name Class. Ht. Parish Player Name Class. Ht. Parish Adam Barnhart Jr. 5-10 St. Clement Sam Anderson Sr. 5-2 Laurel Highlands Church Milan Curlej Jr. 6-0 St. Anthony of Kristen Diehl Fr. 5-4 Holy Family Andy Paros Jr. 5-9 Flood City Church Tierney Diehl Fr. 5-6 Holy Family Jacob Schulte So. 5-11 St. Benedict Mikayla Hagerty Jr. 5-2 Bens Creek Lutheran Michael Walther Sr. 5-10 Our Mother of Sorrows Brandie Hartwiger Sr. 5-4 St. Andrew Josh Way Jr. 6-0 Our Mother of Sorrows Jenna Paratore Jr. 5-5 St. Clare of Assisi Libby Rager Jr. 4-11 St. Therese Head Coach: Denny Hartnett Jessica Schulte Sr. 5-3 St. Benedict Assistant Coach: Maria Tomkowski (‘10) Jenny Shroyer So. 5-9 St. Benedict Jillian Shroyer Jr. 5-7 St. Benedict Amelia Williams So. 5-5 St. Benedict
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200 Yd. Medley Relay: 1:51.00 Kevin Sherman, Joe Hancheck, Jim Sracic, Billy Clark (2003) 200 Yd. Freestyle: 1:51.60 Mitchell Smith (2009) 200 Yd. Individual Medley: 2:05.03 Mitchell Smith (2009) 50 Yd. Freestyle: 22.01 Mitchell Smith (2009) 100 Yd. Butterfly: 52.26 Mitchell Smith (2009) 100 Yd. Freestyle: 48.32 Mitchell Smith (2009) 500 Yd. Freestyle: 5:03.79 Mitchell Smith (2009) 200 Yd. Freestyle Relay: 1:38.41 Gerry Smith, Del Tyger, T.J. Tyger, Mitchell Smith (2009) 100 Yd. Backstroke: 51.483 Mitchell Smith (2009) 100 Yd. Breaststroke: 1:07.10 Joe Hancheck (2003) 400 Yd. Freestyle Relay: 3:35.29 Billy Clark, Joe Hancheck, Jim Sracic, Kevin Sherman (2003)
2009 District VI & IV Boys Records 100 Yd. Butterfly: 52.26 Mitchell Smith 100 Yd. Backstroke: 52.30 Mitchell Smith
2009 Pennsylvania State Championship Boys Records 100 Yd. Backstroke: 51.48 Mitchell Smith (3rd place) Bishop McCort Swim Team—Girls Records:
200 Yd. Medley Relay: 1:58.62* Allison Tomkowski, Lauren Riner, Kate Murphy, Danielle Michaels 200 Yd. Freestyle: 2:04.42 Danielle Michaels (2006) 200 Yd. Individual Medley: 2:26.85 Allison Tomkowski (2006) 50 Yd. Freestyle: 25.40 Allison Tomkowski (2006) 100 Yd. Butterfly: 1:04.49 Allison Tomkowski (2006) 100 Yd. Freestyle: 56.44 Allison Tomkowski (2006) 500 Yd. Freestyle: 5:45.64 Kate Murphy (2008) 200 Yd. Freestyle Relay: 1:43.64* Kate Murphy, Danielle Michaels, Lauren Wood, Allison Tomkowski 100 Yd. Backstroke: 1:01.98 Allison Tomkowski (2006) 100 Yd. Breaststroke: 1:14.80 Lauren Riner (2006) 400 Yd. Freestyle Relay: 3:45.02* Lauren Wood, Danielle Michaels, Kate Murphy, Allison Tomkowski
* = Record set in 2006
Good Luck Jess & Jake Schulte & The McCort Swim Teams! Good Luck Libby Rager!
Love, Mom & Dad
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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
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DR. JOHN WALKER: Dr. Walker is now is his 27th 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 13th 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 8th year coaching the Bishop McCort Cheerleaders. 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 Uni- versity of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, where she was also a member of the cheer- leading team. Slavich also cheered professionally for the Johnstown River- hawks Indoor Pro Football team. Lacey is employed by Forest Pharmaceutical Company.
MARISA MILLER: Marisa Miller is in her 1st year coaching the Bishop McCort Cheerleaders. She is a 2006 graduate of Bishop McCort High School, where she was a four-year cheerleader, volleyball player, and track member for the Crushers. In 2010 Marisa received her degree in Physics from Slippery Rock University, where she was also a member of the cheerleading team. Marisa continued her education at Pennsylvania State University, receiving a degree in Bio-mechanical Engi- neering in 2011. Marisa was a member of the Universal Cheerleading Associa- tion's Staff for 3 years.
NATHANIEL CALLAWAY: Nathaniel Callaway is now is his 4th 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.
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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 Walker
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
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, A.DiLerto FIRST ROW: B.Lenio, M.Gelles, L.Wenturine, C.Mihalko THIRD ROW: N.Aurandt, K.Boyer, A.Ritenour, C.Salem, S.Stopko, C.Giancola, SECOND ROW: S.Stopko, M.Havas, A.Ritenour, S.Riek, M.Hicks A.Owens, A.Hamryszak, A.Marlowe THIRD ROW: G.Brilhart, A.DiLoretto, M.Hough, J.Homyak, K.Haley, A.Eggert 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, SECOND ROW: K.Boyer, K.Stiffler A.Tedjeske THIRD ROW: B.Henry, S.Favor, T.Urban, S.Brandon, S.Middler SECOND ROW: M.Hicks, C.Gianacola, K.Martin, S.Cruz, K.Boyer, E.Cruz, A.Bray, 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 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, H.Kovac
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‘13 PA STATE CHEER CHAMPS / ‘14 PIAA STATE CHAMPS Row 1: Sarah Owens, Katie Huff, Madison Morrell, Alyssa 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 Mackoff, Mia Rastall, Kylie Rummel, Maria Dom, Maddison Swick, Regan Grove
‘14 PA STATE CHEER CHAMPS 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
CRUSHER CHEERLEADING │ SENIOR PROFILES KASSI BLAIR LEXI CHESKIEWICZ
POSITION: BASE POSITION: BASE YEARS ON VARSITY: 3 YEARS ON VARSITY: 4 OTHER CLUBS & ACTIVITIES: ROSARY OTHER CLUBS & ACTIVITIES: KEY VLUB, CLUB, ART CLUB, BAND, ORCHESTRA, PEP PEP CLUB, SPANISH CLUB, SPANISH HONOR CLUB, AND TRACK SOCIETY, AND L’EDUCATION EN VOGUE
LINDSAY DARCANGELO MADDI DOM
POSITION: FLYER POSITION: BASE YEARS ON VARSITY: 3 YEARS ON VARSITY: 3 OTHER CLUBS & ACTIVITIES: SADD, OTHER CLUBS & ACTIVITIES: SPANISH L’EDUCATION EN VOGUE, PEP CLUB, AND CLUB, PEP CLUB, SADD FRENCH CLUB
ASHLEY MARONE
POSITION: BASE YEARS ON VARSITY: 3 OTHER CLUBS & ACTIVITIES: MATH TEAM, SADD, TRACK, PEP CLUB, ART CLUB, AND OUTDOOR ODYSSEY
WINTER MEDIA GUIDE 2014-15 │ CHEERLEADING 54 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 Athletic Development Office 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
WINTER MEDIA GUIDE 2014-15 │ MONOGRAM CLUB 55 2014-15 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.
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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 Den- ver 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
WINTER MEDIA GUIDE 2014-15 │ LEGENDS 57 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