Dallastown Area High School - Spectator Yearbook (Dallastown, PA)

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Grapplers Win Third Straight Title s t r e a k Dallastown wrestling was no different this year than it has been in past years. The wrestling team completed a perfect 17-0 season. Due to this perfect season and some convincing wins, Dallastown was rated number one in District Three for all of the season and number four in the state. Dallastown dominated in every dual meet with the exception of a pressure cooker with Dover for the league championship. Since a loss to Hanover in the 78-79 season, Dallastown has won 57 consecutive matches and this win streak may be extended even further next season. The wrestlers also won their annual holiday tournament for only the second time and, in addition, took first place at the prestigious Lititz Lions Club Tournament. After all was said and done, Dallastown had three undefeated wrestlers and six Y.C.I.A.A. All-Stars. The undefeated wrestlers were Scott Dolmetsch, Ron Myers, and Dave Gable. The All-Stars included Scott Thompson, Scott Dolmetsch, Ron Myers, Dave Gable, Dave Bell, and Dave Brenneman. In post season action, the name of Dallastown shined. The team captured the section- al team trophy by winning seven individual sectional titles. Sectional champs were Mark Noll, Ron Myers, Brooks Seitz, Dave Gable, Dave Bell, Keith Folkenroth, and Dave Brenneman. Next, the Wildcats accomplished a feat that no Dallastown wrestling team has ever gained recognition for. They won the District Three team championship! Mark Noll and Keith Folkenroth were both crowned disctrict champs and Dave Gable dropped a decision to finish runner-up. Scott Dolmetsch and Dave Bell qualified for states by getting third. In state competition Dave Gable placed 3rd and Mark Noll placed 5th. Gable also set a new county record with 101 wins.

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Soccer Enters League Row 1 (L to R): 0. Wisncr, E. Nelson. A. Wallace, E. Swartz, T. Wcikcrt. Row2;T. Evoler, T. Flickinger. A. Schnetzka. A. Owen, E. Brody. Row 3; F. Wise. D. Schriver. C. Anstadt. B. Jones. T. Pavoll. Row 4; Coach Kudler, B. Gaurin, D. Eigenrauch. K. Grady. K. Fuhrman. Absent— R. Hackney, Mgr. Dallastown competed in the newly formed soccer league for the first time this year. The team’s record was 2-7-1, with both wins over York Suburban. The team promises to get bet- ter due to the fact that it consisted of all un- derclassmen. Charlie Anstadt led the team with the most goals, while Bill Gaurin had the most assists. Coach Kudler

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’82 Senior Wrestlers Scott lost many pounds this sea- son and made a big sacrifice, but that sacrifice and hard work paid off. Scott wrestled better in some matches than I have ever seen him wrestle. He got his head together and became a very valuable asset. Skeeter’s senior year of wres- tling will be one that he will re- member for a long time to come. Scott Dolmetsch- 112 lb. Ron was the kind of wrestler this season who made other coaches ask the question. Where did this kid come from?” His speed allowed him to be all over opponents. Ron made a lot of hay in the crucial Dover match. I sometimes wonder what would have happened if Ron hadn't gotten that pin. Because Ron came out of nowhere , I think he made a very big impres- sion on everyone. It was great be- ing on the team with someone like Ron. 8rooks completed the Seitz brothers' wrestling legacy this year. As Mr. Bence has said many a time, Brooks is best when the chips are down! Mild-mannered Brooks would step onto the mat and pull off some of the most un- predictable upsets. I think the situ- ation that he will remember best is his decision over Steve Frank at the Dover match. Even though Brooks usually kept overyone in suspense about his weight, he never let any- one down. (Editor's note- Sorry about the picture. Brooks!) Ron Myers- 132 lb. Brooks Sietz- 138 lb. Dave Gable- 145 lb. Dave Gable was the team's prima donna, but I'm glad for that because without him we wouldn't have gotten our fourth place state ranking! (Just kid- ding Dave!) Dave set a very high standard for the wrestlers, and many, including myself, tried to work as long and as hard as Dave to reach that standard. I sincerely hope that Dave has a successful college career and that he continues to make the most of his talent. Dave Bell- 155 lb. Dave Bell was one of the team's- insurance men be- cause he wrestled at 155. He was the one who got the honor of locking away the match for safe-keeping. I always wondered where Dave got those flexible legs. I wish I could have been born with a pair of legs like his. Dave made a very good showing in the league by coming away with All-County honors and an undefeated league record. Dave always had his head on straight and it showed. Dave Brenneman- Hwt. Dave Brenneman, well, what can I say about him? I think I had a very good year. I fulfilled my own expectations and prob- ably surpassed the expectations of most of the Dallastown fans. I think that the undorconfidence of the fans made me work harder and gave me something for which to win. I was mighty proud of the whole team this year and I am proud of Dallas- town wrestling. One final thing. I'd like to thank Mr. Bence for helping me achieve some goals I never thought I could achieve. Last, but not least, is the late-comer to the starting lineup, Bret Malehorn. Bret, who was eliminated at the beginning of the year by Ron Myers at 132 lbs., gained a starting spot at 185 lbs. near the end of the season. He wrestled a great match at Dover. I’m really glad he broke into the lineup. He deserved to wrestle varsity after all those years of hard work. Well, those are the 1982 senior Wildcat wrestlers. I hope the descriptions were accurate, even though they were subjective. As a senior wrestler, I’d like to say that we’re all very proud of what we have done. Maybe some day, some of our children will wrestle for Mr. Bence even though he says he is going to quit after next year. Oh well, he’s been saying that for the past few years! 50 Dave Brenneman '82