J Sterling Morton West High School - Talon Yearbook (Berwyn, IL)

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BOi44. 332 2 K x . v . ' . in '31 . 22f'1Uf.a5t .t , ! Q ,if SYN , aka X i 6.5. fgrw. sf A . :A s 'V 1 Axle 1 FROSH-SOPH BASKETBALL-FRONT ROW: M. Sikyta. M. Scola, G. Scornaienchi, B. Cimaglia, A. Martinucci, R. Nowak, J. Dahlgren, J. Berger, P. Kelly, T. Smykal. SECOND ROW: S. Ruban, R. Marshall, S. Mikneus,:LBn.:,e,m, A. Bole, G. Brizzolara, C. Jindra, H. Ary, B. Gustafson, D. Vizza, Coach J. Kulawiak. BACK ROW: Coach J. Norris, B. O'Connor, J. Giannis, R. Paeth, J. Hamera, T. Mollenhauer, B. Martin, J. Anderson, G. Capouch, B. Knapp, R. Karvanek. Outreaching his opponent, Dan Erce Qabove, rightl uses his fingertips to tip the ball to his teammates awaiting the jump ball. Driven into a desperate situation, Brad Mataczynski Qabovel crouches low as he searches for an opening in the defense. After eluding two opponents, Tom Mollenhauer Crightl is surprised to face yet another obstacle in his attempt to score. 60 BASKETBALL

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'Y S 'lk -sqm Fr We M 49 j . -Q--Y' K - -Q-A - is .:w',iJ 'ti 5 'X 'V ' ' 5' ' gJ .,,.QJ g'-u M- VARSITY BASEBALL-FRONT ROW: G. Grzywa, J. Stacho, M. Schranz, P. Tucker, P. Saran. SECOND ROW: F. Fahey, Tr.: L. Ketza, K. Bialas, B. Burkhardt, S. Ward, J. Miller, J. Jagielo, M. Gronek, Coach R. Hahn. BACK ROW: D. Waggener, J. Svetich, M. Clone, B. Davids, R. Pechous, K. Gariffo, D. Barnas, W. Lorenz. 1978 VARSITY BASEBALL M.W. OPP. Willowbrook ................................ 0 3 Downers Grove South .............. 15 10 Addison Trail ................ 1 2 Glenbard East ........ 1 5 East Leyden ........ 3 12 Hinsdale South ....... ..... 9 4 West Leyden ....... 1 4 Morton East ........ ...... 1 0 3 Willowbrook ........ 6 5 Glenbard East ........ 8 10 Addison Trail ................ 8 0 Morton East ...................... 9 4 Downers Grove South ........ 7 3 East Leyden ................... 1 3 Hinsdale South ........................... 2 T T 6 West Leyden ............................... 9 6 S, ,WON s Los'r s The conference was not that strong, and if we would have won our last two games. we would have tied for the conference championship, commented Coach Roger Hahn of the varsity baseball team. Except for a few returning players, the team was inexperienced. Scott Ward and Marty Schranz, the top players, made all- conference. On the sophomore level many close games were won mainly because the team worked well under pressure. They were able to hit when needed, and it was a team that would not give up, stated Coach Bob Kozurek. The freshmen baseball team was very strong up the middle, but found trouble in the hitting department. Said Coach Jim Breck, The team did well as freshmen and has great potential. His curve ball sailing to the plate, Ken Bialas tabove, lefty seems fixed in a classic pose with batter, catcher, and umpire. BASEBALL 59

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Turnovers burn out chance for cage wins 'liivsgg VARSITY BASKETBALL: Coach J. Stiverson, P. Saran, B. Ledvort, B. Mataczynski, D. Erce, S. Splavec, D. Tomsik, B. Davids, B. Reynolds, T. Reynolds, F. Cook. Fhe kids uied then'bestto niake thexvholeschcxd proud ofthenif stated Gerry Stnermur coach fd the varMty basketballteanm ln spne ofthe teanrs strong efforts, the season's outcome was a hit disappointing. Due to a lack of experienced players,rnany'close ganies were literally thrown away. We averaged sixteen turnovers per ganief' said Coach Stiverson. Senior co-captains llave Slhdnski and BiH Ledvortled the V3TSh37lQ3HH Slninski was a strong rebounder and Ledvorg the teanfs leading scoren received first honorable mention in aH-conference haHcning. Clnernherredeennngfacun nithe season xvas school spidt. Said Clager Brad Mataczynski, The fans showed a lot of support, and that is what we needed to keep us goingf' VARSITY BASKETBALL M.W. OPP. Downers Grove South ............ 61 74 Willowbrook ...................... ..... 5 6 57 Glenbard East ............... ....... 6 0 64 East Leyden ......... ..... 5 7 82 Morton East ............. ..... 4 7 67 Hinsdale South .... .. ....... 54 72 West Leyden ........ ..... 5 0 57 Willowbrook ........ ..... 6 7 73 Addison Trail ...... ..... 6 3 58 East Leyden ......... . .... Bl ll0 Morton East ........ ..... 7 6 85 Glenbard East ........ ..... 5 7 56 West Leyden ..,................... ..... 7 3 71 Hinsdale South ......................... 38 68 Downers Grove South ............ 59 70 Addison Trail ............................ 50 66 WON 3 LOST 13 No longer concerned with his opponents' defense, Dan Erce tleftj focuses on the rim and a lay-up that will give the Falcons the lead. BASKETBALL 61