Northwest Catholic High School - Noweca Yearbook (West Hartford, CT)

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Rodgers hauls down another rebound. By the way, what sport are you play- ing, Susan? OCCER — 1960-81 RESULTS Gee, I should use my braids more often. Flaherty wins in a photo finish. 125

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Help me if you can, I ' m feeling down. SOCCER ' S CINDERELLA STORY A new door was kicked open this fall as the Northwest Girls ' Soc- cer team accomplished those tasks which were doubted by many Being a young and inexperienced team, the odds were set against them. However, the girls put an end to that gambler ' s philosophy. Coming off the season opener with a tie, the powerful Indians were simply not satisfied. Their drive and determination made them thirsty for a win . . . and many wins it was. In their sixteen game season, each of their opponents fell victim to Northwest ' s solid balanced attack. Their sticky defense allowed eleven goals the whole season, and registered five shutouts. Team- work and hustle were the name of the game for our girls who defeated teams more experienced than themselves. With much help from the midfielders, the front line trampled over the helpless defen- ses. They averaged four goals a game giving the opposing netminder quite a workout. Fate, however, got the best of this young team. Winning the first game of the State Tournament against Housatonic Valley meant that Northwest would go against a very strong Simsbury team. Before bowing to them 3-1. the intensity of the game was never lost Sad- dened by this tragic ending, the girls finally realized their achieve- ments and that no other Girls ' Soccer team at Northwest would ever compare to this one of 1980. Mr. Ed Noonan, a coach full of patience most of all, instilled in his players the confidence and the will to become a winning team. The 1980 Girls ' Soccer Roster included: Seniors — Holly O ' Brien Jeanne Murray. Patty Folia, and Co-Captains Erin O ' Brien and Karen Fiodgers. Juniors — Nancy Flaherty, Nora O ' Brien, Trish Murphy Nancy Hayes, Kathy Stvall, Mary Kay Tierney. Julie Klim Sopho- mores - Jenny Long, Hope Kelley, Denise Lysak, Dawn Lys ' ak Barb Kreiger, Lauren Casey, Chris Graft, Diane Rossini, and Ellen Daly and Kathy Lisenvick. Freshmen — Susan Rodgers and Carev O Bnen. This was the making of a truly great team ■ 4 j£.- W m Are those my girls? 124 Members of the 1980-81 Girls ' Soccer Team: and who said these girls were shy?

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Ball control dominates the play of Ule Garcia Jim Farley is on his Bloomfield opponent like glue. N.W.C. Boys ' Basketball Bounces Back Despite the odds that were aflalnst them after Bai- ley. Brown, and Cazzetta graduated, the 1980-81 Boys ' Basketball Team showed many people what determination was all about. Starting off the season with tour straight victories, the Indians began their climb up the long and hard ladder. Confidence and a lot of hustle put the Indians way above their own expectations winning 13 of their 19 game schedule. Co-captains Ulysses Garcia and Darryl Thompson and the rest of the senior contingent consisting of Tom Stewart Mike Mlazga. Charlie Vervurth. and Jim Farley provided strength for the team. Of course, these players will surely be missed next year. Praise should also be awarded to Garcia, the multi-talented guard, who reached a very honorable milestone In his basketball career at N.W.C. He. too, was added to the list of basketball giants who achieved the 1,000 point mark. The Indians were forever out to prove themselves, showing others that N.W.C basketball was In a class all by itself. In the H.C.C. Tournament, their plans were somewhat altered. Coming off a nail-biting vic- tory over East Catholic, the Indians faced arch-rival South Catholic. Beating them twice In the regular sea- son, it would seem another victory was In store. How- ever, history didn ' t repeat Itself for the third time. Stubbornly, the Indians took home second place. Their achievements this year are to be herald. Defying the odds, Northwest bounced back Into the spotlight of the Winners ' Circle. Once again, around the state. Northwest ' s name has been talked about as the team any coach would love to play. srthwest 3rthv«Bst Drthwflst Drthwest Drthwest North! Northvl Northwl NorthweS NorthwestL Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest The 198 V81 Boys ' Bai East Catholic Bloomfield Middletown Aquinas Bloomfield Xavier New Britain Notre Dame Sputh Catholic bst Catholic Xavier Aquinas New Britain SoJPM I 1 Northwest ' s varsity team carried on a winning tradition. 126 Hitting the boards hard, Mike Mlazga and Daryel Thompson control underneath.