Burrell High School - Buccopia Yearbook (Lower Burrell, PA)

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OPPONENT SCORE BURRELL Ford City Valley Kittaning Highlands St. Joseph's Ford City Valley Kittaning Highlands St. Joseph's OW - WH WOW F NN PN |= SH NY AND = Expectations were running high that second week of August as the girls of the Burrell tennis team began practicing. Under the di- rection of coach Paul Shiring, the girls had an eventful season. Team captain Jamie Mattiioli and her sister Cassie, along with Kristen Collodi and team MVP Susan Renda, represented the team in the WPIAL Doubles play-offs. Unfortunately, to the team’s disappoint- ment, they did not qualify for the WPIAL Team play-offs with their record of 2-8. But the record does not represent the entire picture as each match had its own story of hard fought victories or disheartening defeats. Girls’ Tennis Left. GIRLS’ TENNIS. Front: J. Greenaway, M. Wagner, P. Shiring, Coach, M. Pastenbaugh, M. Duda; Sec- ond Row: P. Maier, C. Mattioli, L. Compagnon, DeMayo, M. Dajani, Collodi, S. Renda; Back: Janicik, L. Masiarik, Rusiewicz, K. Graziano, Mattioli. RO RH Below: TENNIS SENIORS Front: J. Mattioli, M. Wag- ner, L. Masiarik; Back: C Janicik, S. Renda. Left. S. Renda, at second singles, dernonstrates the proper technique for a forehand.

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a “—— m= sarek SS lees Te ° op: Brian McNally contemplates his next shot. Fall sports are o ften dominated by football; however, this year’s boys golf team’s record surpassed the winning season of the football team. The golf team, led by newcomer exchange student Achim Heimer, juniors Todd Spires and Shawn Donley, and soph- omores Kevin Crum and Steve Surma, had an impressive season, finishing with a section record of 8-2. Their winning record pro- vided them with the opportunity to compete in the W.P.I.A.L. play-offs. Unfortunately, their chance was snuffed out with a de- feat from Butler. Although the team was not able to advance farther, one member did get that chance. Senior Achim Heimer swept through indivi- dual section play, until losing the opportunity to continue to the state finals by one stroke. Coach Phil Malobicky had these words to say, ‘! am proud of this year’s team; they're a good bunch.” It was a fine season for the boys as they have started a winning tradition. Above: Steve Surma is swinging into action. a ee

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Football on the Field OPPONENT SCORE BURRELL Valley 28 22 Ford City oO 27 Jeannette 35 7 Springdale 6 10 Deer Lakes ie) 27 Richland 16 f Apollo—Ridge 20 10 Freeport 35 oO Leechburg 21 36 Kittaning oO 14 It began six months before the first game; the preparation of toughening the mind and body through weightlifting. Then in the summer : — came dustbowl; the hard practices Pile-up on the Burrell field. beneath the blazing sun. When the boys in blue took the field in that first game against Valley to their final de- parture from the Kittaning field, they showed their winning spirit, true—grit determination, and well—honed skill. The team, under the leadership of head coach Albert Mauro, and assis- tant coaches Gene Collodi, Tom Hen- derson, Bill McGregor, Chet Napierkowski, Rich Napierkowski, and Tony Trozzi, ended the season with a 5-5 section record. Key players who contributed to the Burrell wins were senior Brian McCarrell at quarterback and juniors Rob Hrivnak and Tom Hornack. Although the team record did VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM. Front: 8. Leezer, E. Bayer, R. Hrivnak, T. Hornack, K. Mazzei, A. Moret. S. Miller: Second not qualify them for the play-offs, Row: Coach Trozzi, D. Bellinotti, J. Ignozzi, B. McCarrell, S. DeslLauriers, J. Altmire, 8. Bush, M. Zeiler, L. Mc Aninch, they always provided the fans with S. Johnston, R. Minnick, Coach Henderson; Third Row: Coach Napierkowski, Coach Mauro, DO. Cribbs, T. DeSantes, P. + P L MINNICK, Oac Ndersc Ww Ss ple c ‘ : oe Cc . 7: some shining moments of football. Sogan, J. Brown, C. Johnston, J. Motosicky, M. Shemanski, J. Tidd. M. Kennedy, Coach R Napierkowski, Coach Mc Gregor; Back: R. Marriott, A. Benkart, D. Wolfe, B. Marelli, M. Pletcher, M Schrecongost, 8. Landowski, N. Como, G. Wolford