St Laurence High School - Valhallan Yearbook (Burbank, IL)

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Basketball Hike rnuihe I hrilla The surprise team of the year for everybody at St. Laurence, except them of course, was the Viking Basketball stars. Led by Coach Prestinario on the bench and Brad Blokell and Bob St. Clair on the court, coaches Mr. Kruska and Br. Krammer helped the Vikes whip themselves into good shape for the IHSA tournament. After a mediocre regular season, the Vikes surprised everyone in taking the Richards Regional after being considered a long shot at best to win. Perhaps the most memorable moments of the year came at the expense of the St. Rita Mustangs in the Thornridge Sectional, where the Vikes with the consistant play of 6-6 Brab Blokell and inspired shooting and play- S 168 f Varsity Basketball making of Craig Gaska burned up the court. The fans went nuts. They were there in numbers too as the Vikes advanced to play Mendel after being embarrassed by them earlier in the season. The game was close all the way but Mendel emerged victorious. Although there seemed to be the air of victory even in the midst of defeat. The Vikes, true to Viking tradition, turned a good year into a great one and provided thrills for all. Top Right: Co-captain Bob St. Clair goes in for that lay-up. Left: Coach Kruska and Br. Kramer give commands from the bench. Middle: Br. Kramer gives instructions before the game. Right: John Dwyer moves out onto the floor during his introduction. Qopposite pagej Top Left: Brad Blokell stretches for the jumpball. Top Right: Brad Blokell fights for a re- bound. Bottom Left: Brad Blokell takes his chances on a 10 ft. jumper, Bottom Right: The Varsity Basketball Team. Qrow U Craig Gaska, Jeff Thomp- son, Scott Deacetis, Chris Matejic, Bob St. Clair, Mike Budler, Carl Calabrese. Qrow 25 Kevin Lyne, Br. Krammer, Peter Nietzel, Paul lckes, Mark Jen- ner, Pat Nudo, Brad Blokell, Jack Gunther, John Dwyer, Coach Jeff Prestinario, and Ken Kreuger.

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Hikes lgerfnrm mall The Viking Hockey Club performed well as usual. The club, coached by Coach Mr. Kur- zawski, went into the state quarterfinals although only finishing 7-7 in the Catholic League. Senior Joe Fowler was in particular a standout for the Vikes on ice. He was voted M.V.P. overall and on defense. Junior Mark Nutile led the Viking scoring attack as he led the Vikes in goals. Top: A Viking forward surges forward in an effort to take the lead. Far Left: Vikings line up on the ice before National Anthem is sung. Left: The Viking defense skates forward to encounter the opposing forces headlong rush. Bottom: Matt Smunt prepares for an attempt on his territory. Hockey f 167

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