Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Basketball Following the graduation of five starters, coach Dan Balicki’s team completed a successful season in a supposed “‘rebuilding”’ year. With outstanding depth, witnessed in many sports this year, the squad was able to perform well enough during the regular season to compile a 14-6 record, sufficient to qualify them for the post-season tournament. During the regular season, the squad participated in the New England Catholic Invitational Tourney. Two key victories were over Tech, and the Berkshire powerhouse Pittsfield. Outstanding players on the squad included Jimmy Connery and John Martin, whose injury caused losses of key games. Only through combined effort was the team able to achieve its high standings. = Basketball Team, front row: Manager Robert (Boomer) Roccanti, Tim Duquette, Mike Guihan, Brad Francke, Tim Noonan, Jim Millette, Bob Burke, Manager Charlie Casartello. back row: Mike Crowley, Andy Fitzgerald, John Maak, Jim Connery, John Martin, Rich Pickrell, Tony Fiaschetti, Coach Dan Baliki

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Scoreboard CHS 17 Enfield 44 ee Holyoke 32 22 East Longmeadow 39 20 Ware 41 19 Agawam 42 23 Southwick 36 17 Longmeadow 46 21 Technical - 3s 19 Minnechaug 43 Wilbraham- 18 Monson 45 15 Enfield 42 26 Classical 30 Mount Herman Inv. Ist. Columbus Day Inv. Ist. WM Championship Ist. State Championship Ist. 1 Trying to warm up is Mark Ianello. 2 Anxious moments before the race. 3 Total concentration is shown on the face of Tom Wolff minutes before the race. 4 As team re- groups before event, coach gives last minute advice. 5 It’s a proud moment for Coach Paul Whitlock as he accepts the State Champion- ship trophy. 6 John Coville discusses race strategy with Mark Ianello and teammates. “You couldn’t have asked for a better season.” Paul Whitlock a Se Se ds ee ee EERE Sy An a re pe i IRE Ra EET ES SS 67

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Scoreboard CHS 64 Holyoke Catholic 59 76 Holyoke 15 13 Holyoke Catholic 63 3 4 47 Pittsfield 68 61 Holyoke 53 76 Hoosac 70 60 Tech 54 70 Hoosac 66 65 Classical fee 35 Commerce 5] 61 Taconic 51 60 Putnam 51 70 Pittsfield 45 67 Putnam 44 46 Commerce 59 70 Classical 84 46 Tech 49 74 West Spfid. 64 76 Chicopee 64 62 Chicopee Comp. 60 5 “Tt was a rebuilding year that built the king’s castle.”’ Coach Dan Balicki I Cathedral organizes its offensive setup. 2 Concern on the Panther bench. 3 Hauling in a rebound, Jim Connery easily outjumps a Putnam opponent. 4 Senior Andy Fitzgerald rises to the occasion by connecting for two points. 5 Coach Balicki maps out the strate- gy. 6 Even at impossible angles, the cagers manage to score. 7 Hustler Jim Millette cash- es in on a Steal. 8 Every tight game is a hair- raising experience. 9 While hit, Jim Connery concentrates on scoring. 69