Watchung Hills Regional High School - Lenape Yearbook (Warren, NJ)

Page 145 text:

Junior Varsity Looks Forward to Next Season The JV football team put up a good fight against some of the toughest conference teams around. They ended with a 2-4-2 record at the close of the season. Special awards were given to Jerry Singara - Most Improved, Scott Chiarello - Best Defense, Doug Martin and Andy Reale - Outstanding Achievement. Coach Sandusky feels that if the boys out down on some of their mistakes, the team would have a good chance at a winning season. As far as memorable moments, Coach Sandusky is already thinking of the future. Andy Reali contemplates the game at half time.

Page 144 text:

Varsity Football Has Fine Individuals Even though the Varsity Football team posted a 1-8 record, there were many outstanding players this year. Captain Ralph Malatesta was elected to the AIl-County team for his second year, while also being Lineman of the Year for the team. Captain Mike Biglow tied a school record by making six career in- terceptions, in which he was selected to both AlI-Area and All- Conference. The Hustle, Deter- Junior quarterback Chris Mastriano did a fine Captain Ralph .Malatesta sheds mination Award was given to Cap- job of completing about 5079 of his passes. one of his 55 solo tackles this seas ., tain Rob Kirchberger because of his It a 4f a NY 7 unwillingness to give up after suffer- ' ,. ' 9,, . , z a- 1 ing a knee injury in the first game. 4X ' . ' Captain Terry Driscoll was asked to state one memorable moment of the 1986 season. He replied, uThe one thing that especially stands out is the one win against Voorhees. Our offense and defense were on fire all night. It was just a great game. Despite losing many seniors this year, next year should be stronger. Coming back are quarterback Chris Mastriano, fullbackilinebacker John Paolini, and halfback Fernando Gomez to lead the team. Good luck , L , to everyone! a a s ,x , ,, ' a ' a Captain Terry Driscoll returns kick-offs Senior Brendon Bush, a two year letterma for an average of 33.7. ready to play tough defense. 4 iv ' xw u w a g, u L, w Senior Matt llleck makes an interception. He was an essential Watchung defense.

Page 146 text:

Freshmen End Qeason 7-l -l The Freshmen Football team had an outstanding season this year. They came out of it with a 7-1 -1 record, which was the best freshmen football record Watchung has had in many years. Under the direction of Mr. Muldowny, the team went on to beat Piscataway, Somerville, and Franklin all in the same year, which is a very hard and rare feat to accomplish. The season saw many fine athletes receive outstanding Q i 1? l' Jar l? achievement awards: Ken Hawthorne - Best All Now Player, Dan O'Dea - Bestc Carl Malatesta - Best Defe Collin Hamilton - Coaches: With such a fantastic seasor them, there were many men moments for Coach Muldom recall, yet one that he pinpoi beating Hunterdon Central last game of the year to win conference championship. Ken Hawthorne runs for a touchdown while Steve Russo blocks the other team from stc