Ringgold High School - Aries Yearbook (Monongahela, PA)

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46 Baseball ls A l-lit Row lx B. Lyons, M. Glod, G. Martik, C. Steranko, Y. jones, M. Littleton, E. Barboe, S. Koskoski. Row 2: Mr. George Eckert lAssist ant Coachl, T, Colombus, lStatisticianl, R, Amatangelo, S. Malyuk, C, Bednar, I. Charnovifh, I. Tarabrella, B. Henry, M. Colum bus, I, Gregg lStudent Managerl, K. Lang, lStatisticianj, Mr. lohn Kendra ll-lead Coachl. Row 3: K. Wells, I. Barkey, E. Reale,l Broggi. ',,-- ml Bill Henry takes a mighty swing. Coach Kendra points out the Rams' mistakes. 5, Q3 eff?

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Captures Section The Rams' Mark Matsko makes a good return. Besides being the section champs in '78, the Rams had several individual winners as well. john Chatlak, who went undefeated in singles play last year, was the Section 5 Singles Champ. After winning the Section 5 championship, lohn went on to capture third place in the WPIAL Singles Tournament. Artie DiFrancesco finished in second place in the Section Singles Champi- onship, behind teammate, Chatlak. ln Doubles play, the team of Artie DiFrancesco and Mark Matsko captured the Section Doubles Champi- onship. Artie's Singles record for the 1978 sea- son was 21-3 and Mark's was 17-6. These fine individual players prove that the tennis team was an all-around winner. For the first time in their seven year his- tory, Ringgold's tennis team captured the WPIAL Section 5 title. With a league record of 14-0, the Rams, coached by Mr. Keith McMonagle, reached the play-offs. After a tough season in which they faced stiff competition from McKeesport and Thomas jefferson, the Rams advanced to the second round of the play-offs. They defeated Peters Township by a score of 4- 1, but were later downed by Mount Leba- non. The success of the 1978 season was due to the experience and talent of each of the players. 5 f t ' r ' fr: -, ' With a strong backhand, Craig Mastro hits the ball across the court.

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.aavfr In 1978, the Ringgold baseball team captured second place in their division. Coached by Mr. lohn Kendra and Mr. George Eckert, the Rams had an impressive 16-5 record for the season. With tough opponents such as Con- nellsville, Charleroi and Monessen, the '78' Rams worked hard to reach their high stand- ing. Along with the Rams, pitcher Cary Columbus had an outstanding season by pitching two no-hitters against Laurel High- lands. The Rams' talent and team effort paid off in 78. . ...'?,f. -A, ani NAL' Rf , , K. - 11251: . f f ,, 1 ,.f.-LJ'lQl',.' , 5 M I 5. ,l ,H g. I 's -- 'I A Q- 3, . , c ffm X4 Always on the ball, Brian Lyons makes a dependable second base- 3 fl' , FTIBD. Pitcher Skip Koskoski displays his winning wind-up. Apparently, Gary Columbus enjoys sitting in the dug-out more than playing ball on the field. '