East Allegheny High School - Pawprint Yearbook (North Versailles, PA)

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Girls J.V. Basketball First Row: Marijo Curran, Marvina Wooten, Leilani Mallare, Carla Ross. Second Row: Nancy Lesko, Linda Robinson, Mr Mori Patty Vaughn, Traci James. Under the direction of Coach Daryl Mori the Junior Varsity members displayed the skills and basketball attributes that will make them a good varsity team in years to come. With the determination to improve and the skills they have accumulated through much hard work this year, the Junior Varsity was very competitive. The team played 'imany close games, and with a little luck, could have recorded a winning season. However, the main ingredient for a Junior Varsity team is the visual concept of improvement and this was readily visible in this 1982 edition. Players to watch in the future include Nancy Lesko and Marijo Curran lboth good shooters and ball handlersl, high leaping Trish Vaugh ta possible section rebound leaderj, and Linda Robinson tgood shooter, finesse playerj. With another year of experience this J.V. team can blossom into a fine Varsity squad. Pretty face strikes again. Nancy in action

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Girls Freshmen Basketball First Bow: Susan Shawn, Traci Oskin, Lori Kelly, April Brown, Diane McGrew, Patty Vaughn. Second Bow: Becky Brovvn,.Jackie Kelly, Marsha Smith, Ellen Cosby, Cheryl Griffin, Wendy Mitchell. Third Bow: Ada Brooks, Jade Roberts, Kim Bugaiiski, Kim Bodnar, Laurie Wedel, Mr. Mori. The Ninth Grade Girls Basketball Team completed an eleven game schedule in the Junior Valley League. Although the girls did not have a winning season, they were competitive and improved very much as the season progressed. The Lady Wildcats were led by eighth grader Diane McGrew and coached by Mr. Daryl Mori. Throughout the season the team gained important experience and skills 'to help them in thier varsity careers. Jackie looks for a lane.

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Girls Varsity Basketball 1 A A , - 1 ,v . 'J --sf: , ,Wt s Y K f , : v 5. :j,ygV . wry . VV .1 2 A ' frrk I A 1st Row: Marijo Curran, Jenny Shaw, Nancy Lesko. 2nd Row: Frank Wonderchek, Patty Vaughn, Tanya Clanagan, Erica Griffith, Linda Robinson. 3rd Row: Mr. Tyszkiewicz - Coach, Wendy Mitchell, Lisa Dawn, Connie Howard, Nancy Liput, Janine Hartzell. The Lady Wildcats were one of the hardest working teams in the history of EA. Girls Basketball. During pre-season competition, the Wildcats posted impressive offensive and defensive statistics in wins over Monesson, Peabody, South Hills, and Derry Area in the Holiday Tournament. However, many intangibles are needed for a winning season, and when the Section 1OAA wars came, the team went into a bit of a tailspin. Four losses were decided by a few points. Tanya Clanagan, averaging 14 points per game, was a fine offensive weapon. Her offensive output was counted on throughout the season. Lisa Dawn was the most improved player. As the season progressed, she became an effective offensive weapon as she gained confidence. Nancy Liput's consistent strength added a steadying influence to her club. Her 9 points per game, power moves on the basket, and superb rebounding were indications of her being a very good player. Connie Howard was a hard working player that did a fine rebounding job. Her aggressiveness was important. Jennifer Shaw was a total team player. Sacrificing her offensive output to others, she led the team in assists. Averaging 7 points a game, she was the quickest ballhandler on the team. Jennifer also led the team in the defensive steals. 60 Mr. T, 3313 the game plan. Jenny blocks the opposition.