Whitehall High School - Whitehall Yearbook (Whitehall, PA)

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Poor foul shooting and a lack of team effort played a major part in the freshman's overall record as they ended the season with a 3-5 league slate. The players weren't really interested in playing ball, commented coach Ron D'Argenio. A few of the members had other interests which conflicted with our schedule. An unending battle by Dan Coval and Tony Vlahovic is what kept the team alive. A fine overall performance by Coval helped the little Zephs to a 64-52 victory over the Blue Bombers from Palmerton. Problems once again confronted the team as they were forced to forfeit the game with Easton's B team due to contract misinterpretations. Robert Steckel, athletic director, had the game scheduled at home while the signed contract showed the game would be held at Easton. The hoopsters went on to beat Lehighton 46-42 and Stroudsburg in overtime 46-42. The frosh fell to Catasauqua 43-34 and to Northampton 52-31. In a close overtime game, Easton's Shull team defeated the Zephs 44-42. Despite the consistency by Tom Gammon, Vlahovic, and Coval, the little Zephs were dropped 49-45 by a determined Emmaus team. Season Results WHITEHALL OPPONENTS 32 Pen Argyl 21 47 Bethlehem Catholic 49 19 Central Catholic 57 45 Emmaus 49 46 Lehighton 42 46 Stroudsburg 42 52 Palmerton 37 49 Catasauqua 53 37 Slatington 42 21 Easton A 56 35 Emmaus 61 42 Shull Easton 44 31 Northampton 52 64 Palmerton 52 34 Catasauqua 43 53 Slatington 32 31 Northampton 39 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL — Front Row: Robert Kriebel, Tim Ott, Robert Faller, Cary Fetter. Second Row: James Mizgerd, Donald Wetherhold, William Hobson, Anthony Vlahovic. Third Row: Tim Maitski, Daniel Coval, Thomas Gammon, Mark Bonenberger. 27 A Catasauqua opponent attempts to clear the ball away from traffic as Tom Gammon 144) and Bob Kriebel move in to block him out as Dan Coval (42) and Tony Vlahovic (24) look on. The Rough Riders won 53-49. BASKETBALL

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BASKETBALL 26 Pointing out an error, Ronald D'Argenio, freshman coach, tries to solve a problem which might occur in a game. Most problems were ironed out at one of the daily practice sessions. With an opponent on his tail. Bob Kriebel heads for the basket and tries for the layup. Below: Daniel Coval (42) stretches for the rebound as Tom Gammon (44) gives him an assist. High above the others, Tom Gammon (44) pulls down a rebound from a Rough Rider, as teammate Tony Vlahovic (24) positions himself to help out. Catasauqua defeated the frosh twice during the year.

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BASKETBALL 28 In a huddle during a timeout, coach Chet Pieczynski discusses hopeful and important strategy with his team members. With cooperation between coach and team, the jay vees faired well in competition. Steve Panik grabs a rebound ahead of a pursuing opponent. Left: High in the air, Steve Mohr (40) attempts to tap the ball to Matt Sweeney (20). Below: Panik leg wrestles for the ball.