Norwin High School - Pennon Yearbook (Irwin, PA)

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Knight Train Rolls To Playoffs ll eeping the drive alive could be the motto of the 1987 Norwin football team as they rallied for a WPIAL playoff spot for the first time in Norwin history. Beginning the season with wins over East Alle- gheny, Baldwin, and Shaler. Norwin suffered its first defeat at the hands of Gateway. After leading for three quarters, the Gators throttled the Norwin of- fense and eventually went on to victory. Played under rather ad- verse conditions, the Pittsburgh Central Catholic team held the Knight's offense to 13 points, but Norwin prevailed. A win over Penn Hills followed as the decisive game with Woodland Hills, eventual AAAA East Champion, stalled the Norwin offensive machine. The Home- coming opponent, Connellsville, provided the team with it's next victory. Excitement reached a climatic point in the strategic game against McKeesport. After both teams had scored two touch- downs, the score was Norwin 20, McKeesport 21. An extra point would end the game in a tie and a possible Norwin playoff spot, however, the Knights went for the two point conversion. Af- ter the first attempt was nullified by a penalty against Norwin, they ran the play again execut- ing it successfully to win 22-21. Thus they clinched a playoff spot to 'ikeep the drive alivell' The game with Hempfield was won by Norwin by a score of 43- 30 to bring the regular season games to a close, overall, the Norwin record was 8-2. Not only were there special team accomplishments, but also individual recognition. Team captain Jay Murray rushed for 1315 yards to break the record of 1217 yards set in 1977. Steve Yaniga passed for 1125 yards. VARSITY FOOTBALL: Front Row: Rob Berthold, Dan Kopasko, Rob Najim, Jason Ribar, Craig Miller, Kurt Salmon, Vince Pecora, Raun Churchfield, Nick Colinear, Jack Leukhardt, Larry Ulaky, Dan Holder, Mike O'Rourke, Second Row: Mike Bachy, Brian Cuturilo, Matt Gray, Jay Murray, Rich Zigarovich, K.C. Frye, Ken Cardiff, Marty Blazer, T.J. Morelli, Ben Brudnock, Steve Good, Dean Marino, Ron Garofolo, Third Row: Steve Marincic, Pat Furman, Dave Nosich, John Toncich, Ray Seech, Dan Tomko, Phil Arlia, Bill Rugh, Chuck Snyder, Ron Wisener, Dean Kolocouris, Bob Foster, Cory Smetak, Mike Cymbor, Larry Plisco, Back Row: Greg Zitcovich, Bill Noll, Mike Unnone, Ray Eichelberger, Mike Shipley, Frank Kingerski, Paul Shirer, Dave Sharbaugh, Chris Sullivan, Steve Yaniga, Kevin Miller, Jerry Liner, Mark Sethman, Ray Seech, Rick Kingerski, Ed Klotz, Mike Liebdzinski, John Kaufman Football 29

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As part of senior recognition festivi- ties, L.J. Hancock and members of the band staff congratulate Marlene Beeler and her parents, Andrea and Dave Beeler. Greeting his parents, Frank and Terea sa Kingerski, Frank Kingerski expresses the emotions that are a part of final se- nior activities. After the football team was an- nounced, senior members of the cheer- leading squad along with their parents greeted Mrs. Patterson. 'QQ LETTERWINNERS: Seniors: Front Row: Marti Solomon, Stephanie Hartman, Kim Ballough, Kelly Larouere, Dianne Kelon, Jodi Frishof, Heather Petrak, Paula Vorka- pich, Lauren Vinsick, Sally Flynn, Kelly Neel, Holly Jo Sensenich, Andrea Mandella. Second Row: Jennifer Schmidt, Carol Muentzer, Amy Juraszek, Heather Doyle, Bill Shirk, Stacie Richie, Stacy Sydeski, Randy Hudson, Mike Tomko, Mike Paat, Robb Schanz, Ryan Dunlap, Chris Mitchell. Back Row: Ken Miklos, Greg Zitcovich, Brian Cuturilo, Matt Gray, Jack Leukhardt, Chris Sullivan, Frank Kingerski, Steve Marincic, Mike Ruffin, Dave Machek, Scott Weiskircher. 30 Senior Recognition - Letterwinners H Q ea 3 Q if sa 9,6553 E' s .Qs A 'S Q . '.,' 2 , , ia if tgg, rf 5. . it .1 ,Q V X , 4.53, . ,S ,sift A re f s T A , T i -i ' Y is 1 vii tx' Y T' '.' Ei ' L A K b M M , A LETTERWINNERS: Seniors: Front Row: Jennifer Weitzel, Stephanie Bilec, Beth Repicky, Lori Eakman, Traci Costantino, Janice Gavula, Marina Griffiths, Sherrill Petrosky, Tracy Ledgard, Tracy Boone, Dani Trio. Second Row: Chad Hamilton, Ron Garofolo, Jay Murray, John Toncich, Dave Walters, Marty Blazer, Chris Lance, Sam Yanez, Phil Arlia, Scott Thomas. Back Row: Jeff Boyd, Ed Klotz, Rob McCal- mont, Rob Painter, Mike Liebdzinski, Jeff DeRubbo, Steve Yaniga, Mike Cymbor, George Zula, Dave Sharbaugh, Lee Moffatt, Drew Polczynski.