Newton Catholic High School - Newton Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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BASKETBALL

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Under dynamic first year coach Frank Ferrer, the 1977-78 N.C. basketball team came out strong with a winning attitude. The potent scoring prowess of Senior Co-Capt’s Jeff Beatrice and Paul Webber provided the ’78 Lancers with the reputation of being tough to beat. Jeff with an outstanding 24.8 average earned the title of the Catholic Suburban League’s leading scorer and the honor of First team All-Catholic. Paul distinguished himself as one of the top ten scorers of the league with a strong 16.4 average. Triggering the fast break with hard nosed rebounding, Senior Harry McShane and Sophomore Mike DiDuca spurred the offensive pace. Junior Tim Hoban ignited the Lancer cause with his commendable outside shooting. When called upon, Juniors Mark Waters and Stephen Venditti, performed splendidly. Seniors Kevin Maslowski and Jack Foy, first year players, added enthusiastic spirit and determined effort. It was a season packed with last second decisions that kept dedicated N.C. fans on the edge of their seats. The tenacity and unsinkable attitude of the Lancers culminated in the upset victory over second place St. Clement’s. Next year a promising assortment of Jayvee players will join the returning cagers. Among these players are Tony Webber, Gerald Harvey, and Martin Eldredge. For coach Ferrer, the future is now and his team is ready! FRONT ROW: J. Foy, H. McShane, Co-Capt. P. Webber, Co-Capt. J. Beatrice. BACK ROW: Coach F. Ferreer, S. Venditti, M. DiDuca, T. Hoban, M. Waters. MISSING: K. Maslowski, B. Kearney.

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FRONT ROW: J. DePasquale, G. Harvey, D. Conboy, J. Barry, D. Rossi. BACK ROW: Coach J. Tedesco, A. DePasquale, J. Venditti, M. Eldredge, T. Webber, M. Trudeau.