Geneva High School - Seneca Saga Yearbook (Geneva, NY)

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In his second year as a Geneva swimmer, sophomore Bob Parker swam the 200 Individual Medley. Midlakes fell to Geneva bowlers 4-0. In that match. Mike Thomas led the Panthers with a 635 series, rolling games of 266. 200 and 191. In Girls Basketball, Geneva rolled to a 51-38 win over DeSales to place second in the DeSales Christmas Tournament. Sports 25

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Sam Cosentino ( 88) It was another year of ups and downs for Geneva High sports. This year the football team struggled with a young squad while the Boys Soccer team made sectionals for the first time ever Individuals on the fall teams made tracks as they earned honors in post-season polls Dan Pontes was named to the FL E Soccer all-stars while seniors Jayson Post and Gimmie Wilson made the first all-star team in football. The JV Football team was once again a powerhouse in its division. In Boys Volleyball, seniors Derek Radtke and Jeff Van Lone were named to the all-star team. On the girls side, Kris Saglimbeni was a force to be reckoned with in tennis. For the year, she went undefeated in league play, making it to sectionals for the second year in a row. As the Saga went to press, the Boys Varsity and JV Basketball teams were holding their own in their divisions as the Bowling Team was tearing up the league. Once again, the Panther teams showed promise and were on the climb — John D’Agostino

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JV’s, Cheerleaders live life season, even during a cold and rainy game at Mynderse when Thorneley said they “cheered their hearts out.” The squad lost two seniors to graduation, Liz Wright and Erika Fothergill. According to Thorneley, Wright was a mainstay, helping in teaching the new girls different cheers and sidelines. The first year coach commented on Fothergill’s “hard work and spirit.” — Jayson Post, Tom Millington. Against Victor, sophomore Isaac Collins ( 40). scored three TD’s in the Panthers’ £6-8 win. What’s dirty, sweaty and can be found on Loman Field? The JV football team and the Cheerleaders. Coached by John Natti. Phil Johnson, and Phil Choffin, the junior Panthers finished second in the league with a 6-1 record. Nate Waye and Isaac Collins accounted for the bulk of the scoring. Rob Snyder and Pete Graves also carried the ball for a touchdown. Bill Turturro received two TD passes, one a long bomb from Jessie Truley against Pal-Mac. Defensively, Nestor Ortiz blocked a punt and ran for a 60-yd TD against Pal-Mac while Rich Covert, Matt Capozzi, and Snyder each had interceptions in the Victor game. On the line of scrimmage. Matt Abraham and Matt Wooster contributed to the effort. Brian Langan was the JV quarterback. “The girls’ enthusiasm and motivation began to shine through the second half of the season and I was really pleased with the progress of the team,” said Mary Thorneley, Football Cheerleading coach. The team showed high spirits throughout the JV Football Team: Front — Rob Snyder, Matt Abraham, Isaac Collins, Nestor Ortiz, Jeff Strouse, Don McGloon, Anthony Waye. Row 2 — Aaron Russ, Andy Cooney. Brian Langan, Sean Finnerty, Nate Waye, Edward Strongs, Jesse Truley, Sean McAdoo Row 3 — Brian Decker. Dave Robbins, Matt Capozzi, Rich Covert. Eric Antinelli, Brian Chester, Ernie DeGraw. Pete Graves. Row 4 — Chris Trunzo, Chad Bouffiou, Rich Bouchey, Brian Morabito, Bill Turturro, Tom Elliott. Jason Hurdle. Back — John Natti. coach; Ben Russ, Chris Buzalko, Jason Chester. Matt Wooster. Steve Dolgos. Mynderse bowed to the JV’s 38-28. Nate Waye had three TD s and Isaac Collins two. one a 77-yd. run. Although he did not score in that game, bill Turturro ( 88) had TD’s againt Clyde, Wilson, and Newark. 26 JV Football