Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

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With determination and a great amount of effort, senior goaltender Bob Patrie kicks ball out of Malden zone. TOP LEFT: Reflecting soccer’s rising popularity Scott Harris and Carl Csigi break through the traditional football style hoop in their first game at McDonald Stadium under the lights. TOP RIGHT: Demonstrating a perfect head pass Mike Cagno advances the ball up the field. Pushing aside a Somerville defender, Steve Milley carries the ball for the offense. TOP: In one of the most important games of the season, Joe D’Amore rushes to break-up a Somerville play. soccer 17

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soccer took its place alongside the big four on the school sports scene By the usual standards, the soccer team had a mediocre year. In terms of popularity, however, soccer made great strides. In recent years a wave of soccer mania has swept the country. The national interest was reflected on the local scene as the Tornadoes played their first over night game under the lights at MacDonald Stadium. With this game, soccer took its place alongside the “big four” on the school sports scene. While interest in the football team waned as its record worsened, soccer was on the rise. Attendance was good. The record didn’t have much to do with it. According to coach Fred Wales the season was supposed to be a rebuilding one. The squad, which last year made the state tournament, lost some players on offense and defense to graduation. Underclassmen were supposed to take up the slack but a number of unexpectedly strong seniors emerged to fill in. If anything, the team was well prepared. Practices were held six days a week at Pine Banks. Strategy meetings were held in one team member’s garage and often the a first ever night game under the lights ■ jOuQ vlnp! Anxiously awaiting the descent of the ball, Steve Milley heads for the Peabody goal. Showing the characteristics of speed and agility, Mike Rowe breezes past a Somerville player. TOP: Jubilant in victory, Mike Rowe and teammate Steve Milley rejoice after a goal. 16 soccer

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“attendance was good and the record didn ' t have much to do with it. Keeping an eye on the ball, Mike Rowe attempts to out run two Somerville opponents. TOP LEFT: After a disappointing loss to TOP RIGHT: Employing a kick to gain advantage is Joe D’Amore as he gets the ball past Haverhill opponents. Exiting from the field, Rich Bransfield’s face is a picture of exhaustion. Medford Coach Fred Wales solemnly walks off the field. 18 soccer