Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Spirited team produces successful season Under the direction of Coach Tom Ford, Panther hoopsters improved greatly from last year. After two years of rebuilding, the team had a strong season because of a well balanced scoring attack. This year there was no one superstar, making success an all-out team effort. Keith Schufreider provided the strength to defend the strongest opposing player on each team. Dan Fitzgerald and Steve Bartello added a strong defense to the squad. Special recognition went to leading scorers, sophomore Bill Kingston and junior John Kavanaugh. In city play, the hoopsters tallied a 2—4 record suffering two heartbreak losses to rival Commerce. The Panthers were high seeded in WMass competition, earning second position just behind the Taconic team. The spirit of the players helped in the progress of the team’s rewarding season. Substitutes were also a key in the team’s success. Trevor Morris was not a starter yet he hustled his way to leading scorer in three of the season’s games. Richard Jenkins had never played basketball at CHS and yet he managed to work his way up as a top substitute displaying strength and finesse. Tim Kingston, a freshman is gaining much experience. According to Coach Ford the team was “the closest knit group I’ve ever coached.”’ 94

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Co-captains Sarah Rickarby and Amy Tuomey led the 1976-77 girls’ ski team; Amy was WMass champ last year. Cathedral’s girls — two freshmen, eight juniors, and one senior — had an excellent season. Workouts were held behind the school and, because of an extended budget, at Mt. Tom. Because of their skill and agility, the girls avoided all injuries this year. Amy repeated her WMass title performance by capturing first in individuals’ competition while Sarah placed third to pace the squad to a second place finish in WMass. 1 To achieve a winning time, Neil Sullivan races the clock. 2 After completing his turn, Peter Cary skates towards the finish line. 3 Apprehension appears on the face of sophomore Paul Shea. 4 As she shows form and ability, Ellen Stotz passes through a gate. 5 Racing toward victory, Amy Tuomey gets up on her edges. 6 Junior Sara Rickarby eyes the next gate with keen determination. 93

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1 To the surprise of his opponent, John Kavanaugh springs toward the backboard for a basket. 2 Charging in through a crowd of rivals, Billy Kingston thrusts for a rebound. 3 Captain Dan Fitzgerald finds a hole in the defense of the other team and plays on it. 4 Timmy Kingston leaves the floor and his opponent behind for a dunk to the basket. 5 Concern and strategy are planned by Panther coach Tom Ford. 6 Reaching for a clean jump shot, Senior Keith Schufreider tries to outdistance Commerce’s forward. 7 All eyes on the ball, Dave Walczak and Steve Bartello hope for a score.