Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Harriers first in Western Mass to hold state title The season of 1971 marked the first time across country team from Western Mass gained superiority over the remainder of the state. The Panthers achieved this task in most convincing fashion with an effort that produced a 23-point gap between them and runner-up A pponnequet High. The dedication and skill with which Paul Whitlock coached his charges spurred them through the fall schedule during which they extended their four-year unbeaten string to 58 meets. Rich Bourie, Cathedral’s premiere runner smashed seven course records, one standing for 33 years, and proved himself second to none in New England with an individual victory at the New England Championship in New Hampshire. Co-captain Pat Moriarty, along with seniors Tom Biggins and Jim O’Connor, provided able support for Bourie’s record pace by consistently beating the oppositions’ top runners making possible the team championship. Coach Paul Whitlock said before the State meet, ‘Because of our losses next year through graduation, this is our year to go all the way.” 46

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Won Won Lost Won Won Won Lost Scoreboard West Side Chicopee Holyoke Greenfield Agawam Comp Technical 20-14 21-6 0-12 14-0 8-6 40-14 0-46 1 With special help from the photographers, Mary McCarthy envisions play. 2 Alert think- ing by defensive back Mike Dunlea results in an interception. 3 Good pass protection provided by back Pat Healy (44) gives Jim Whalen ample time to pick his receiver. 4 Defensive halfback John Mentor stops Tech receiver from further gain. 5 Coach’s daughter Amy Meyerhoefer shares a secret with sympathetic Marian Mazza. 6 With a flying tackle, Brian Burke stops the Tech runner’s advance. 7 Three-year kicker Pete Dunlea punts Cathedral out of trouble. 8 On a pass-option play, halfback Kevin Mc- Carthy runs. 9 Games may be tougher from the bench for sidelined Steve Dimodica. a5

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Scoreboard Won West Side 15-43 Won Catholic 19-36 Won Holyoke 19-38 Won Ludlow 15-43 Won Wilbraham 22-32 Won Technical 15-45 Won — Southwick 21-37 Won Ambherst 25-33 Won Agawam 15-50 Won Classical 18-41 Won Longmeadow 15-48 Low Score Wins 1 Intent on overtaking the opponent ahead, Pat Moriarty paces himself for the end of the race. 2 Teammates Rich Bourie and Pat Moriarty share in the thrill of victory. 3. With an opponent right on his tail, Jim O’Connor gains speed for his finishing sprint. 4 More than mere ribbon and metal, this award recognizes the blood, sweat, and tears that earned it. 5 Coach Whi- tlock watches hopefully for his first place runners. Cross Country team front row: Don Fricchione, Craig Plante, Ed Sunter, Steve Ashe, Tom Wolff, Bill Paterwic; middle row: Jim O’Connor, Chris Barrett, Mark Ianello, Dan Walsh, John Toms, Pat Moriarty; back row: Ken Demers, Neil Garvey, Mike Buckley, Rich Bourie, Bill Geli- nas, and John Koon. 47