Catholic Central High School - Crusader Yearbook (Steubenville, OH)

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Blue and Gold Never uit With a 1-1 record we went into the Wintersville game with much enthusiasm. Our hopes were soon shattered when Doug West's one yard run capped a scoring drive for the Warriors late in the fourth period to beat us '7-0. The Blue and Gold went to East Liverpool to face the unbeaten Potters. The Potters took a 12-O lead in the first quarter and later increased it to 33-0. Our only score came with minutes left to go in the fourth period when Donnelly recovered a fumble at the Potter nine. Three plays later Dugan crashed in from the two. The extra point attempt failed and the game ended 33-6, East Liverpool. The Crusaders were the victors in the Homecoming game against Youngstown East, 35-6 . Central jumped to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter when Dugan stormed in from the one to score. Both Thorn and Rea scored from three yards out to give us a 21-0 halftime lead. In the third period East scored for six but the Crusaders just cou1dn't be stopped as Dugan sprinted in from the 38 to increase our lead, 27-6. Central wrapped up their scoring game late in the fourth period when Vitlip scored from two yards out. After a pleasing Homecoming victory we set out to meet Bellaire. We established an early lead when a fumble recovery by Colalella led to a field goal by Donnelly. Our lead diminished when Bellaire compiled a total of 22 points in the second half to beat us 22-3. John Mantica sets for a pass. 136 Marco Oliveri attempts a kick soccer-style. TOP: Jason Thorn dodges the Warrior defense.

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Crusaders Lose City Championship The stands were filled with excitement as the Crusaders met Big Red in the 33rd Annual City Championship. Pride and desire were two key factors in the battle between the two rivals. At the end of the first period Big Red had an 18-0 lead but Mantica completed a 54 yard pass to Dugan and a play later scored from a yard out to make the score 18-7. In the second period Big Red retaliated with two more touchdowns to make it 33-'7 . Mantica scored again before the half to make the score 33-13. In the third quarter Big Red increased their lead, 40-13. Andy DiPalma capped the Crusaders scoring for the night with a 45 yard punt return to make the final 40-19 , Big Red . i Tony Bass was one man away from a long gain. TOP: The bench looks on as play continues. 138 Coach Miller confers with the press box. TOP: Mantica triumphs with a TD