South Plainfield High School - Regit Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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izfljffblljguim 1.776 X 9 45 mglfk- Q gig , :gf 77 ,X ,sf b,A, . . ' '56 .MJ , Fx X R' -' i 1 1: uf, Kneeling: Cary Newman tmgr.j, joe Scarpitto, Mike Sikanowicz, Doug Smith, Rich Columbus fCapt.j, Bob Pellegrino, Tox Cox, Floyd Vessels, David Waiter tmgrj Standing: Ken Skillman Ccoachj, Mike Berkowitz, Rich Nolty, Keith Murphy, Ed lnsel, Bob Lanza, lCapt.j, Ron Kuboski tcoachj. The 1976-77 boys' basketball team enjoyed a relatively successful season. They were plagued by injuries throughout the year and the tragic death of Bernie Cisseon last summer. Nevertheless, they played well as a unit and were rarely out of a game. They have a great deal to be proud of. Bob Lanza and Rich Columbus were the captains and they provided an example for the rest of the team with their hard work. Bob also led the team in scoring while Rich completed this third letter-winning year. Rich Nolty and Mike Berkowitz were the remaining seniors who played well throughout the year. Rick was a pleasant surprise. Bob Pellegrino was the second leading scorer on the team, and he joined Bob Lanza on the first team. He should have a great senior year. The other juniors who contributed to the success of the team were Ed lnsel, who improved steadily and was the main rebounder, Keith Murphy, who should have a great senior year, joe Rocky Scarpitto, who was always ready off the bench to do his part. The team was rounded out loy Mike Sikanowicz, Doug Smith, and jim lnsel. These boys always did what was expected of them and they should do well next year. lt is hoped that the seniors will have a successful life, and the jun- iors will work hard to make South Plainfield a winner next year. Capt. Rich Columbus shows how he leaves his opponents behind him as he goes forthe baske-t.

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J. V. Looks Good For Nexf Year l W4 , ,eff M to right: Craig Pharms, jeff Licato, jerry Lanza, Tommy jackson, Mike Minarck, Coach Ken Skillman, jim nsel, Robert Geary, Matty Frederickson, Steve Bennett, Clifford Vessels. Missing from the picture: Cedric Casey, LiHIe Tigers Look Ahead for Nexf Year ? 2 53 S1191-sl li A 3 Qfifpmz 4 l Y, Q wx? Left to right, standing: Mr. Mosca, Saloam El, Kenny Kaladas, Karl Towns, Frank Antonetti, jamie Lasso, Scott Frederickson, Armand Pizza. Left to right, kneeling: Pat Cornell, Mike O'Brien, Steve Loud, Mark Lewert, jack Grisley, Pat Price. Coach Skillman is looking for- ward to next year's team since the record this year was 12-9. The leading scorers were jim lnsel with 13 points per game, and Bob Geary with 10 points per game. Matt Frederickson and Clifford Vessels joined Geary in leading assists. Tom jackson, Mike Minarck, and jim lnsel were the top rebounders. juniors Doug Smith, Cedric Casey, joe Scarpitto and Mike Sikanowicz added much experi- ence to the Tiger team. jerry Lanza and jeff Licato contributed their best efforts as stated by Coach Skillman. The 1976-77 South Plainfield Freshman Basketball record 'was 7 wins and 12 losses. As a smooth- dribbling team guard Scott Freder- ickson led the team in scoring C224 pts.J and blocked shots to go along with his 10.6 scoring average. jack Grisley handed out 81 assists in only 14 games. jamie LaSasso made very important contrib- utions in scoring 410.4 ppgj, and rebounding f129j. As a first year player, Kenny Kaladas was selected Most Improved Player because he was 3rd in rebounding l97j and 4th in scoring f137j. Armand Pizza f84j and Kevin Flan- nery L550 shooting pct.j provided most of the bench strength all sea- son. lt looks as though the future at S.P.H.S. is good.