St Francis De Sales High School - Pride Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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e Traditi n Continues In 1985, the DeSales Varsity Softball team continued it's dominance of the Central Catholic League with a record setting sixth consecutive league championship. Led by senior co-captains Julie Lindeman and Missy Noble, the varsity finished with a first place 9-3 Central Catholic League record and 15-7 overall record. Good weather and tough opponents were the rule in 1985. This year marked the first time the softball team played a triple round in the league. Tough nonleague opponents included Grove City, Newark and Westerville North and South. Senior members of the 1985 CCL Cham- pionship team were Kathy Helt, Tracey Gor- man, Julie Lindeman, Missy Noble and Lisa Scialabba. Four membes of the team were selected ALL CCL, Lisa Scialabba, Tracey Gorman, sophomore Gina Paschal and freshman Carrie Volpe. Gina Paschal was a Softball Coaches Association ALL-District selection. Tracey Gorman and Lisa Scialabba were named All-District Honorable Mention and were selected to play in the second an- nual All-Star Game held at Westerville North. The Reserve softball team won their 3rd consecutive League Championship in 1985 with a 10-2 record. They ended the year with an impressive 14-3 overall record. Competing in the Central Catholic League for the first time, the 1985 Freshman team which captured second place with a 6-6 record. . L Q 1 Sz 4 FWD , --.P lCll'l.l ff' . nv ' H ' , , . :SW f W f ,I .fu VARSlTY - Front Row: Jeannie Mok, Kathy Helt, Lisa Scialabba, Tracey Gorman, Julie Lindeman, Missy Noble: Standing: Coach Debbie Landig, Christina Mara, Carrie Volpe, Rosle Carroll, Cathy Sauter, Kelly Meyer. Gina Paschal, Shelll Noble, Lynette Grissett: Missing: Assistant Coach lzzy Volpe RESERVE - Front Row: Angie Poe, Ellen Gehrlich. Meagan Keefe, Mindy Headlee, Julie Messerschmitt, Debbie Cudnlk. Julie Mangini: Standing: Stephanie Splres, Aimee Noble, Michelle Ort, Laura Dickman, Janel Bonglorno, Amy Newton, Tina McConnell. Coach Angelo Forte: Mlsslng: Chrlstlne Murphy FRESHMEN - Front Row: Jeanne Janyja, Missy Booker. Klm Charles, Julie Morino, Kristen Green, Chris Giffen: Standing: Coach Kathy Wiemels, Kristen Francesco. Lisa Goodburn, Michelle Rieser, Colby English, Tara Meehan. Leslie Susl.

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VARSITY - Kneeling: Coach Callaghan, Steve Noll, Rodney Gemperline, Herb Jones, Chris Morock, Todd Cook, John Daroni, Cooch Wolf: Standing: Jerry Den- nls, John Dennis, Jeff Kovalchik, Shawn Ream, Mike Asbeck, Dan Hunter, Chris Cordl, John Acklin, Mike Lohr. RESERVE - Kneeling: Roman Pollone, Joe Mlnadeo, Kevin Cherry, Todd Miller, Chip Eckenrode. Tom Kistner: Standing: Brion Mirgon, Dan O'Reilly, Morc Newton, Richie King, Mark Graziani, Todd Fallon, Coach Tony Bisutti: Missing: Walter Dernocki, Pete Schlicht FRESHMAN - Kneeling: Chris Rogers, Mike Wiseman, Dan Daugherty, Todd Bernhard, Steve Borghese, Kirk Smlth, Brian Acklln, Brian Hunter, John Morloni, Joe Valentine: Standing: Mike Carroll, Don Swisher, Steve Sacco, Dove Jones, Chris Roy, Jeff Conforte, Jeff Hoot- man, Jock Cuthbert, Coach Zehalo: Missing: Coach Mauk and Steve Coonrod it Bfpfwgt ., 454,1 6 x AIM' inf 'W V i' 3 me W H V if ' MU'P bf:

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State Bet 1985 A lifetime of chances turned out to be a :hance of lifetime this year. The Pride of DeSales the Stallion wrestling Jrogram has proven itself to be a firmly con- ttructed, well lubricated, finely tuned machine. 'he program has improved its state performance wer successive years from 6th to 3rd and finally his year 2nd place in the state meet. All this in the face of unforeseen adversity each fear. Unexpected losses of what many thought were key returning state qualifiers and placers :long with some debilitating injuries put a dim lght on season expectations. But again, through he belief and perseverance in the teams corner- stone motto, Never Give Up the wrestlers proved that adversity makes champions of us all. The fantastic five CMark Marinelli, Eric DeSabato, Mark Volpe, Luke Graziani, Mark Gra- ziani.J wrestling in the state meet continued DeSaIes' tradition of consistant performances when it counts. All five wrestlers gave every ounce of determination in climbing to the 02 spot in the state. The bottom line was teamwork. Teamwork combined with the aggressive and demanding nature ofthe sport can be likened to the adage the strength of the pack is the wolf as the strength of the wolf is in the pack. Luke Gra- ziani fthe wolfh led the way as the rest of the pack provided the teams overall strength Mark Marinelli Junior 105 lbs. state runner-up. Eric DiSabato, junior, 112 lbs. state qualifier, Mark Volpe, senior, captain, 132 lbs. state runner up. Luke Graziani, senior, captain, 138 lbs. 'State Champion? Mark Graziani, sophomore, 155 lbs. 6th place. Dave Krendl, 1985 Ohio AA Coach of the Year.