Red Bank Catholic High School - Emerald Yearbook (Red Bank, NJ)

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-r A World Fired With Action Through its well-rounded athletic program RBC strives to develop the “whole man. By participating in various sports, students are taught through their victories and defeats teamwork and leadership. Hampered by inexperience, injuries, and tough schedules RBC’s football and basketball squads had losing seasons. The football team finished with a 3-5 record. One of their games they lost by one touchdown; another, by one point. Coach Joe Colao’s first year as basketball coach was a rough one. With almost the entire team composed of underclassmen, a very rugged schedule, and a foot injury which sidelined Paul Schissler, the Caseys finished with a 2-16 record. Of all the Caseys’ opponents only Red Bank had a sub-par season and the Caseys defeated the Bucs twice 53-35 and 68-54 for their 2 wins. Wrestling was better. The team, coached by Phil Catanzaro, wound up their schedule with a 4-5 mark. Seniors Pat Collum, Jack Kelly and Tom Flynn led the team as all three posted fine records. The spring sports outlook appeared much brighter although the teams are composed of mostly underclassmen. The baseball team looked forward to another fine season with All- State first baseman Sal D’Esposito, pitcher Ed Lenorth and seme good players from last year’s J.V.’s leading the way. For the first time since 1952 the Caseys had an official track team. Tom Lalli excelled in the 100 yard dash, the 220, and the broad jump. Tom Flynn showed great ability in the discus throwing. A great many talented underclassmen made the future outJ« k bright. The sports program concluded with golf wd tennis coached by Mr. Joseph Cieri and Mr. Allan MacDonald respectively. Both coaches are optimistic about their teams. As we leave RBC, the traits that have been eveloped as a result oj our participation in sports, will be a great asset to'fts. Leadership cot with united action will be our key to a successful «morrow. £