Catholic Central High School - Spires Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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C. C. - 40 Union - 7 The top offensive show of the season was staged by C.C. as they crushed a supposedly improved Union Club 40-7. Couturier opened the evening with a touchdown. Next, Herm Miller hit Paul Tietema, who made a spectacular one-handed snag of the ball in the end zone. Navigato then scam- pered for two more T.D.'s with Ned Smith cracking paydirt from the one. Miller found Grego alone in the end zone and promptly threw for another tally in a fine exhibition of football. Another play, another score we 4' -n-ungl Wysocki hit by Red Hawks C. C.- 34 South - 7 Catholic's title hungry Cougars simply outclassed a good South team in the annual Homecoming game at Houseman Field. With very crisp blocking along the line the Catmen scored, at will, with Couturier scoring two T.D.'s and Tim Walsh, Ned Smith and Don Wybranowski each scoring one a piece. Ned Smith played a fine ball game both offensively and defensively. However, Grego and Zurek shined on offense and Ryan and Boylen on defense. 97

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C. C. - 31 Saginaw Arthur Hill - 20 The undefeated Lumberiacks of Saginaw Arthur Hill invaded South Field to challenge the high-flying Cougars. The Cat-men took an l8-7 lead at halftime which proved to be the margin of victory. Couturier scored two T.D.'s, one on a dazzling 72 yard print. Navigato, Wysocki, and Ned Smith each scored a touchdown as the Cougars rolled to their fourth straight win. Fred Boylen, George Zainea, Ed Rutowski, Ned Smith, and Jim Wysocki stood out exceptionally well. Come and get me. Watch out, Buddy. co co ' 7 co co ' 0 On a brisk October night the Cougars moved into Detroit to play what proved to be one of the toughest games of the season. An alert, tenacious, defense, and a Kaywood recovered fumble led to the Shamrock's downfall. Jerry Couturier scored the games lone tally on a 7 yard sprint, following Kaywood's recovery. Wybranowski, Wysocki, Boylen, ldziak, Bowen, Ned Smith, and Tom Kaywood starred in defense. 96

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C. C. - 25 Muskegon C. C. - 21 A potential great rivalry between C.C. and the Crusaders of Muskegon is in the making as this year's contest indicates. The teams battled on even terms throughout the entire game with the Cougars coming out on top. It was the last game for nineteen Seniors who all made a fine showing. At the season's end, the Cougars finished third in the final State ratings and had another City Championship under their belt with a fine 8-l record. An exceptional bright spot on the team was the booting of place kick specialists Tom Sczepaniuk and Jerry Barto, who kicked a total of 18 extra points between them. Hats off, to Jerry and Tom. Row l: Bill Navigato, Jim Wysocki, Gene ldziak, Tom Ryan, Dan Grego, Herm Miller, Fred Boylen, Paul Tietema, Jerry Couterier, Ron Wybranowski, George Zainea. Row 2: Russ Smith, Ned Smith, Tom Kaywood, Jerry Barto, Steve Sichterman, Tom Tenfelde, Ed Rutowski, Stan Zurek, Tom Szczeponiuk, Tom Fox, Jack Bowen. Row 3: Bob Misner, .lerry Kampschulte, Mart Elliott, Mike Ward, Bob Blanchard, Ed Zyniewicz, Chuck Collins, L. Rekucki, Tim Walsh, Mike Stoddard, George Andrie. Row 4: Bill Kirkwood, Bob Covera, Bob Borlet, Vincent Laurio, Tim Baragar, Mike McGillicuddy, Dove Olewinski, Ken Fex, Dan Krzykwa, Ron Ciucci, Jon Rauch, Mgr. Row 5-Coaches: Ted Sowle, Jules Sommer, La Vern Wolf, Frank Geary, Don Lennon, Joe Godleski, Bob Satkowski, Mgr. Cougar Varsity The Varsity football team, losing the state title by a mere two points, displayed depth in every position to capture the 1956 city football championship. The team rolled up a total of 255 points to its opponents 109. The No. 3 team in the state was led by nineteen seniors who formed its nucleus, but in- dividual players cannot be singled out for outstanding performances because it was out and out team ability and spirit which carried the Cougars successfully through the campaign. 98