Centennial High School - Centurian Yearbook (Champaign, IL)

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Wrestlers Pin Opponents Varsity: Front row: Cory Deck, Dan Punkay, Chris Newman, Bill David Jenkins, Tim Wilson, Chad Pitcher, Brent Ward, Paul Stamper, Pritchard, Tim Buttitta, Scott Cinnamon. Back row: Coach Nelson, Chad Mueller. J.V.: Front row: Gordon Matthews, Scott Latona, Korry Cook, Jeff Boxton, Don Frichtl, Scott Deck. 2nd row: Quartez Harper, Pete Lewis, Robert Russell, Paul Zehr, Jesse Murray, Dan Chapman, Corey Davis. Back row: Coach Sexton, Andre Davis, Chris Catron, Chris Lansford, Alex Roe, Craig Peterson, Jim Faulk- ner. The Varsity wrestling team fin- ished its dual season with a record of 8-7. The wrestlers were very competitive at the Sprinfield, Lock- port and U-High Normal Invitationals. The Chargers finished sixth out of a twelve team field at the Big 12 Conference Championships. Leading the way for the wrestlers sixth place finish were Dan Punkay and Chad Mueller, both finishing first in their weight class. Punkay, Mueller, and Chris Newman each had outstanding indi- vidual seasons. Punkay finished his season with a 24-6 record, Mueller compiled a record of 25-4, and Newman finished 20-12. At the Re- gional meet Punkay and Mueller both placed first and teammate Cory Deck placed third to advance to the Sectional meet. Next season looks promising for Coach Nelson with the return of Mueller and an incoming group of outstanding un- derclassmen. The JV Wrestling team finished its season with a record of 6-3-1. Wrestling 107

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Super Start The Freshman Girls' Basketball team flourished to a superb start in the first year these girls played or- ganized basketball at Centennial. Coached by Molly Mills, the team ended their season with a record of 3-9. The emphasis Coach Mills wanted to stress this year was one of fundamentals and playing as a unit. As the year progressed, not only did the team incorporate these fundamentals into their game, but they also acknowledged themselves as a strong-minded, competitive cadre. The future Varsity team will be well-balanced with the talents of these players and will most definitely excel over their rivals. Congratulations to Coach Molly Mills and the entire Freshmen Girls' Basketball team. 1. 1. Jennie Sikora tosses up the winning bas- ket. 2. Coach Mills gives the team last minute instructions. Front row: Jeanne Mata, Norma Jump. 2nd Quishun Williams. Back row: Kiana Keene, row: Jeremy Harris, Amy Dyson, Shannon Krissie Dennis, Kelly Becket, Jennifer Cahill, Herber, latonya Adkisson, lennie Sikora, |enny Malee, Kara Rechkemmer, Coach Mills 106 Girls' Freshmen Basketball

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108 Wrestling 1. Chris Newman says, What stinks? 2. Chad Pitcher thinks he is a dog. 3. The referee watches as Cory Deck manhandles his opponent. 4. Robert Russell is declared the winner. 5. Tim Buttitta is puzzled by something.