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

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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

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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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v f ' 1 'l 1 ' - - 1 f 1 ' - f N Qp'p': gx xp 1 'zfidgf 68,55 ' 1: ,Q IRQ, - 1 1 1 ' C' , v' lf 'V Y iff. 1'iUl fx' 71, 5 1 . .0 1- 3.9 Q gl ,expo 1 AU 919 T. Burns, J. Laurio, R. Thelan, W. Clyne, P. Spagnoli, R. Hanrigan, D. Leahy, D. Gallager, A. Wells, R. TOP RO Markovich THIRD ROW: G. Bidleman. I. Randall, P. Breslin, D. Knapper, M. Lagrave, T. Applebee, M. McClosky, K. Toscanini, R. Horan, A. Latour, Mgr. KNEELING Coach J. Buckley, C. Becker, P. Shea, R. Barrone, G. Millinger, H. Realini, P, Loughran, M. Brady, G, Stagnaro, Coach S. Springer SITTING: I. Signorello, R. Thall, I. Otis, P, Watterson, T, Brodrick, G. Casini. llllll 7,1 QVQIWI. ' QTZQQ3 C 4 wr ll- Slll'll If the Frosh-Soph team of this year is any indication of our future varsity, then Riordan can look with hope to the 1956 and 1957 Crusaders. Coaches Jack Buckley and Stan Springer molded these boys into football players who will someday hold the gloryof Riordan on their shoulders. Although the win, loss column showed the Crusaders on the short end, the team displayed unending fight and deter- mination. The big win of the season was the 20-0 slaughter of Serra . Wi th this year 's co-captains, Buddy Bidleman and Charles Becker, leading the team, our future looks bright. V'