Riordan High School - Lance Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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I ACTIO Riordan 40 - Marin Catholic 6 The Crusaders took the field against Marin Catholic after whitewashing St. Elizabeth's 38-0. Taking the Wildcat's kickoff the Riordan eleven began to march. After a few plays Bob Harrington started the route by rambling 55 yards for Riordan's first T . D . In the second quarter Vern Waligora added two more tallies to Riordan's total on shortplunges. Midway through the third quarter Tom Lynch took a Harrington pass and sprinted 70 yards to paydirt. Lynch also accounted for another on a 9 yard pass. Riordan 's final marker came on Harrington's 2 yard sneak. Griffin added 4 points to the total with his conversions. Marin Catholic's only score came on an 8 yard pass in the second quarter. Final score .... Riordan 40, M.C.6 League Standings W L T Serra 4 0 0 St. Mary's 3 l 0 Riordan 2 2 0 Marin Catholic l 3 0 St. Elizabeth's O 4 O Irwin for the T.D. . M i Y' ' , f..2.i13M,g,aG,?is n ,X , sn T. . :.,.-:91. i3,.3A. bin ,. 'X' , N ws! wir . . I R fi, J.-v.' - Q . '. af ,. ' i .pn.'.4 X -if-:f.f1,.-, . :e ' -X . 3.5-Q' ,x E , 1- ., .A - .L ' A ' f ' . . ...N i ' , filer Bourclet blocks-Louie goes. This was the most important game for the Crusaders so far for if Riordan could win this one, it would mean the Serra-Riordan game would decide the C.A.L. champion. St. Mary's kicked off, but the Crusaders quickly fumbled the ball away. From that moment Riordan was ina hole from which itnever broke out. Good punting by the Panthers aided to Riordan's plight. Both teams staged a great defensive show, not allowing either offense to move. However, iust before the half, St. Mary's moved into field goal position and Jim Clark rose to the occasion. During the second half the defensive battle raged, and a series of breaks kept Riordan in its own territory. Final score ...... St. Mary's 3, Riordan 0. I

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Q H A V , . , ...A , . we M 1 . ...j:f ffl..--A -wi ' ,,, yL . -'xr lr ' . . v , . Q1 ,.. K K ........a....-aw -is ' ' ' 'T ' ' '. ' I I .,.. Wally flies to a first down. Although Riordan's team spirit and determination were high, they were not enough to cope with the Padres. ln the first quarter an alert Padre picked up a Harrington fumble and streaked 54 yards to pay dirt. ln the same quarter, however, Vern Waligora ram- bled 68 yards to tie the score. Before the half a.ll- C.A.L. back, Jim Jackson, put Serra in the lead with a I3 yard burst. Half time score ..... Serra I4, Riordan 7. ln the opening minutes of the third quarter Serra added another T. D. to forge ahead 20-7. A Riordan pass from Harrington to Bidleman gave Riordan a score. Serra, however, quickly retaliated with a 59 yard pass. The Crusaders final score came on a I5 yard aerial from Harrington to Irwin. Final score ........ Serra 27, Riordan I9 llll Allllll Riordan 38 St. E1izabeth's 0 Under Coach Grgich's professional di- rection, Riordan hoped to win its first foot- lball championship . Riordan kicked off and a great defensive team stopped the Mustangs cold during the opening plays. Brad Bidleman took a St. Elizabeth's punt and galloped 75 yards to put Riordan on the scoreboard before the Crusaders had run a play from scrimmage. A few minutes later a pass from Harrington to Irwin added another. Den Kray bulled 8 yards for a tally, and Vern Waligora added still another on a 30 yard scoring play. Jim then put Riordan ahead 32-0 ona 39 yard iaunt. The scoring end- ed with a I0 yard aerial from Sandstrom to Lyle Irwin. Final score ..... Riordan 38, S.E. 0 Varsity Football Scores Riordan 0 Albany Riordan I9 Salinas Riordan 7 Sequoia Riordan 38 St. Elizabeth's Riordan 40 Marin Catholic Riordan 0 St. Mary's Riordan 0 Valleio Riordan I9 Serra Riordan I3 Bellarmine iii The Bull goes for 15. I -

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.ss Q if ' V P? ,Wg Zflkr wwf. TOP ROW: B. Wertz, Mgr.g B. Martin, V. Eaker, I. Kennealy, G. Price, K. Garry. I. Ferry, T. Pinnick, I. Sweeney, L. Crist- ovich, A. Lindemann, I. Perez MIDDLE ROW: M. Malion, A. Botterini, P. Kilpac, T. Flaherty, D. O'Connor, F. Castillio B. Kasar, I. Cook, M. Farrah, J. Vidosh BOTTOM ROW: C. Acris, M. Carrick, P. Nemith, R. Roper, M. Carson, I. Verga J. Olson, I. Maguire. JU Illll llilli l'l'Y The Junior Crusaders ended their season with ar unimpressive record, but they gained the experience which will mold them in to a future Riordan varsity. Our Junior Varsity showed lots of fight and a never-say-die attitude even when behind. They had good depth and were a well balanced squad, which is essential to a good team. The offense showed great power and usually was able to sustain a drive. Only the scoring punch was lacking. Many varsity prospects showed their ability this year under Mr. Clark. Among them are: capt., Mike Carson, quarterbackg Charles Actis, endg Bob Roper, halfg and Bob Kennealy, a smashing tackle. N