Iona Preparatory School - Saga Yearbook (New Rochelle, NY)

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Halfbacks were in such great abundance that many of them saw little action. Buddy Powers, Vinnie Scully, and the Reid twins, Jim and Rickey, were those who played the most minutes. A virtual unknown, Dick Shauder, galloped for three touchdowns in the 26-6 victory over A. B. Davis. This was a good example of the depth of reserves of the Irish team. The fullback line- 'bucker was the hard-charging Arnnie Cafiero. Cat was a thorn in the side of all opponents and caused them no end of trouble. After winning the first three games the Irish looked for- ward to an undefeated season. Scarsdale, All Hallows, and Pel- ham all fell before the onslaught of the Maroon and Gold steam- roller. However the high hopes were dashed as White Plains Al Lennon circles end against All Hallows handed the Little lrish their first setback, 29-7. Power Memor- ial next took the measure of the fighting J. V. squad by a close I2-7 count. The never-say-die spirit of the lonians brought them back to win the last four games. After turning back a stubborn Mamaroneck crew 7-O, the Irish avenged the only de- feat of the '45 season by belting Fordham Prep, I8-l3. A. B. Davis next felt the Irish power, and the climax of a brilliant sea- son was reached when St. John's toppled, 20-O. Next season the question will be answered whether this record can be surpassed. Many of these boys will be wearing varsity uniforms. lnto their vacant slots will step the numerous reserves and unknown newcomers, who will form another Fight- ing Irish J. V. 91

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Gotte up for a layup against St. Agnes in game won by Irish THE l946-47 Junior Varsity season produced what may become one of the best varsity teams in Iona history. It is generally believed that the Irish had the second best J. V. in the county, Portchester being a very slim first. In losing but four of its twenty encounters, the J. V. rolled over Harrison, Salesian, New Rochelle, Pelham, Blessed Sacrament, and Sacred Heart twice and triumphed once each over Mt, St. Michael, Manhattan, Samuel Gom- pers, and St. Agnes. Portchester was the only quintet which was able to take both decisions from the Irish. The remaining two setbacks came at the hands of Mt. St. Michael in the season opener and Manhattan in a one point verdict. The outlook was far from bright as the Mount turned back Iona 38-34. Don Scanlon led the Irish hoop- sters with I I points. Travelling to Harrison, the Little Irish swamped the Harrison 5 by a 4l-I9 count with Joe King tallying I I counters. Don Scanlon's effective shoot- ing led the Irish to a 3l-28 victory over Salesian. Don swished I5 markers through the hoop. In the first home encounter of the season, Iona turned back a stubborn New Rochelle J. V. 24-I6. King, Fullam, Terry, and Braddock accounted for all 24 points with King getting 7, Fullam and Terry 6 each, and Braddock 5. Portchester gave the Irish a three won, two lost record by turning them back 25-I7. So evenly divided was the scoring that Joe King led with 4 points. The Irish got back to winning ways with a 29-2l triumph over Manhattan. Don Fullam was high man for Iona with IO tallies. Continuing on its way the Irish eked out a close 35-32 win over Pelham with Joe King and John Terry sharing scoring honors with I2 points each. An even closer battle arose in the struggle with Samuel Gompers which the Irish copped 33-30 in overtime. Don Scanlon's IO point effort was tops for the victors. Blessed Sacrament fell before the onslaught of the Irish with Joe King's 9 points leading the way to a 27-22 victory. The absence of two first stringers weakened the Irish considerably in the return tilt with Manhattan. Despite the 9 point effort of Don Scanlon, Iona dropped a close I9-I8 decision. The Maroon and Gold trampled Harrison for the second time 39-I4 with Joe King leading the scorers with IO tallies. The Irish thrashed New Rochelle to the tune of 4l-26, paced by Fullam's ll markers. Continuing to run up large scores, the Irish belted Sacred Heart 37-18. Scanlon, Powers, and Fullam led the parade with 9, 8, and 7 points respec- Braddock comes up court in New Rochelle game .l I