Gonzaga High School - Aetonian Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Seadon if KOXJCOPE Name Folliard Slattery Kirvan Langley YVord O'Donnel1 Buchanan Harper Frendach Grillo Connor Wathen Matelis O'Malley Panther Pts. F.G 351 342 241 168 134 66 61 59 57 42 36 8 5 4 2 Avg. Pts. Re' Per F.T. bounds Game 67 146 13.5 82 383 14.3 51 157 8.9 34 37 6.5 38 80 5.0 18 50 3.3 11 17 2.7 17 46 3.1 17 16 2.5 18 57 2.5 8 19 2.6 2 5 1.6 l 1 1.7 0 2 4.0 0 2 2.0 Playmaker H. Langley eludes G. Leftwich and M. Walker. Gonzaga surprised the Lions with a first quarter freeze but finally lost 28-20. Big Dan Slattery jumps high over two De Matha defenders to stuff in a rebound, as All-Metropolitan Ernie Cage looks on. -- 1 .,.-- M. WG. 1 119

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Tournament Results City ,..... Third Place K. of C. ..,... Fifth Place Final Record Wins , .... 18 Losses .,.. 9 VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: Ist row: Managers: P. McManus, M. Maher, W. DeRossett, R. Foster. 2nd row N. Grillo, G. Connor, P. Ivathen, D. Slattery, W. Kirvan, M. Xvord, H. Langley. 3rd row: T. Folliard, V. Matelis, D. O'Donnell, J. Harper, J. Buchanan, P. Frendach, Mr. J. Whitcomb Qcoachj Gonzaga was a different team from the one which lost to the same teams earlier in the year. Hustling constantly, they defeated DeMatha by ll points and St. John's by 4 and 5, respectively. Because of this fine showing, the Eagles were invited to two post-season tourneys, the City Championship Play- offs and Knights of Columbus Invitational Tournament, attended by some of the best teams on the East Coast. In the City Playoffs, Gonzaga faced Cardozo in the first round and lost a close game to the Clerks by eight points. The contest was close all the way, and the Eagles suffered no shame in losing to this fine team. The following night Gonzaga played a good Armstrong team on even terms for most of the game before pulling ahead to a lO-point victory. Before the K. of C. tourney began, several individual honors were awarded. Slattery, Folliard, Bill Kirvan and Howie Langely were picked on the All-Catholic League team which played Carroll in an exhibition game. Slat- tery and Folliard were subsequently named to numerous all-star teams. The K. of C. tourney arrived, and into Vfashington stormed Archbishop Molloy, the New York City Champs, undefeated in 30 odd games. Gonzaga drew them for the first round. Despite their excellent record in recent contests, nine victories in ten games, the Eagles were not conceded a chance of knocking off mighty Molloy. This appraisal was soon proved to be an underestimate. For four quarters the two teams played what possibly was the finest game in tournament history. All-American Willie Hall was a demon off the boards for Molloy but Gonzaga matched the Stanners point for point. The game went into overtime, and since one team had to win, the Stanners did. Either team could have wong many thought that the best team lost. Gonzaga, now in the consolation bracket, racked up easy victories over Parkersburg, W. Va., and LaSalle of Cumberland to take home the fifth-place trophy. The Eagles, undoubtedly the best consolation winner in tour- nament history, also took individual honors as Slattery and Folliard were named to the all-tourney team. The season ended with a record of 18 victories, 9 de- feats. Before closing, mention should be made of Val Matelis, a fine senior player who was unable to partici- pate this year because of a leg injury. Credit should be given to the little four, Mike Word, Paul Frendach, Hank Buchanan, and Doug O'Donnell, who gave the team depth, speed, and flexibility. Howie Langely, the old pro, was a smooth operator when the going was rough. Bill Kirvan showed plenty of hustle and rebound- ing ability. Tom Folliard was one of the finest shots in the city and could always be counted on for a good game. Dan Slattery did a tremendous job off the backboards and must be given the greatest credit for the team's suc- cessful season. Last but not least, if anyone is to be ap- plauded, Coach lVhitcomb must be congratulated for a 'job well done.

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ge-Sireeterd rea ten, Mike lvorfi effectively blocks out a would-be rebounder as Bill ' Kirvan grabs the ball over the outstretched arms of a Carroll giant. 1 w D. Slattery Q55j leaps high for an elusive ball against Anacostia. I i x 5 4 5 . X A l I f v T. Folliard and J. Buchanan both move in to give assistance. ' A i I I xt K , 5 i 4 i . l E i J - y 1 i l l Against Blair, M. Word, B. Kirvan, D. Slattery, and T. Folliard show their hustle as they dominate the backboard on this play.