Monsignor Farrell High School - Cornerstone Yearbook (New York, NY)

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type of ball, while also spurring on their teammates. When these players needed a break Coach Martin looked to his vibrant bench and found the following capable reservesg forwards Kenny Campbell, Ed Sita, guards Billy Kelly, Jimmy Wallace, Mike Fenelli and John Pandolfino. The entire season would not have been possible without the guidance of Brother Oxx and the extraor- dinary moderating talents of Coach Lou Baldassano.

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1 hal' ini lfirst Row tl-rj: M. Finelli, A. Higney, J. Pandolfino, D. Vaccaro, S. Circiano, E. Kiernan. Back Row: F Tamburrino, K. Campbell, R. Kelly, P Vogt E Sita, J. Morisano, Coach Ken Martin. Missing: J. Wallace. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL In Kenneth Martin 's premier season as freshman coach, the team finished the year with the respectable record of 12-10. However, it is important to note that the team got off to a slow start, but later re-grouped in time to make the playoffs. To the surprise of many, excluding themselves and their illustrious coach, the team defeated All Hollows in the first round of the playoffs. In the second round Stepinac acquired an early eighteen point lead, but the little Lions, showing some character coming back to within four before bow- ing out. During the regular season Coach Martin relied on Paul Vogt, Frank Tamburrino and Van Vaccaro to score the points. John Morisano to collect the rebounds and Eddy Kieran to hand out the assists. When the team needed a lift Coach Martin looked to his two sparkplugs Steve Ciriano and Andy Higney. These two excited the crowds with their hard-nosed

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The 1981-82 season saw the continuing success of the Varsity Ice Lions under the reign of Coach Paul Mazza. The team fin- ished with its best record in three years Q8- 7-4j, good enough for third place in its divi- sion and a playoff berth. The team was led on and off the ice by captain Mark Torre, and assistants Jim Healy and Paul Mazza. This season proved that the Lions are a team to contend with as they displayed a well rounded attack. Paul Mazza was the offensive force leading the team, and the league, in scoring. Backing him up was the rookie sensation Jim Espo Columbo and the intimadating Michael Hosmer. 200 ian-an Top Row fl-rj: J. Columbo, M. Hosmer, T. McMahon, C. Fodera, I-T Mazza, M. Torre, T. Schiebel, E Powers, G. Drake. Bottom Row: V. Licatese, J. Meschenic, C. Bueno, J. Healy, D. Roberts, L. Smith. ICE HOCKEY ,, -M,,,1l1,,'i6, 'hm The team also showed one of the best defenses in recent years. Backboned by the dynamic Torre, who not only was one of the leagues best defenders but also ranked in the top ten in scoring, the defense was the nucleus of this winning season. When Torre wasn't doing the job, the Disco Defense was. Chris Buneo, another freshmen stand- out, teamed up with durable Gary Drake Cmaster of the hip checkj to form this amazing duo. 4 , z In goal this year was veteran Jim Healy. Turning in his finest year, Heals was named the leagues' outstanding goal- tender. The team was also supported by excel- lent seasons from seniors Charlie Fuds Fodera, Frank X Powers and Juniors, Dean Roberts, Tom Earl -McMahon and Vic Licatese. Surprising efforts came from lst year players Bobby Consola, Larry Smith, John Breakaway Maschenic, Tim Schiebel and Jim Rielly. Special congratulations are offered to Torre, Mazza, and Healy for being named S.I.I.H.A. First Team All-Stars.