St Marys High School - Sceptre Yearbook (South Amboy, NJ)

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A Strong Season J.V. Baseball SMHS OPPONENT 4 Hoffman 16 0 St. Joe’s 10 13 E.B. Vo-Tech 0 6 Dunellen 5 1 Hoffman 8 0 Montgomery 12 15 E.B. Vo-Tech 11 9 St. Thomas 15 9 Middlesex 7 4 St. Pius 0 1 St. Thomas 12 9 Dunellen 8 10 Greenbrook 22 5 Greenbrook 4 2 Metuchen 27 7 Cedar Ridge 20 13 Montgomery 5 9 Wins 8 Losses ABOVE, BACK — Jim Vellanti, Bill Reilly, Mike Dietrich, Tim Sullivan, Alexander Ust, Dave Kennedy. Coach Bill Urbanski. FRONT — Pat Bowles, Rich Fleming, John Heyburn, James Markulin, Philip Sullivan. Right — John Hayburn gets ready to bunt his way on base. BELOW — Jim Vellanti, Philip Sullivan, Mike Dietrich, and Rich Fleming discuss their strategy for the game. The J.V. Baseball team ended its season with a winning record of 9-8. The team had a very competitive season with many dedicated underclassmen players. Junior Jim Vallenti and freshman Bill Reilly helped the team with their strong pitching. Sophomores Dave Ken- nedy and Rich Fleming were suc- cessful hitters who scored many runs for the team. Coach Bill Urban- ski said that the team had some very strong players and next year would prove to be an even better season. 24 Boys J.V. Softball

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Although the Boys’ Tennis team ended their season with a disap- pointing record, they still can be called winners. Coach Mr. Ryan said that the team displayed ex- cellent sportsmanship as well as a drive to do their best for St. Mary’s. He also added that each individual retained their winning spirit throughout the season. With outstanding efforts made by first singles player and M.V.P. Steve Martin, along with second singles, Kevin O’Neill, and third singles, Sean McCarthy, the team had a determined singles line-up. School spirit was also obvious in the double’s teams. Kevin Byrne and Paul Mazzella never gave up, even when things were not going well. This quality was equally present in all other members of the team, including second doubles, Pete Wagner and Tom McDow. Even though this was the usual lineup, there were often position changes between talented members, John Noble and Mike McDonald. Back — Coach Mr. Ryan. Kevin O'Neill, Sean McCarthy, Steve Martin. John Noble Front — Paul Mazzella, Kevin Byrne, Tom McDow, Mike McDonald. Pete Wagner. Boys’ Tennis SMHS OPPONENT 1 St. Thomas 4 2 Greenbrook 3 0 St. Peters S 2 Greenbrook 3 1 South River 4 0 Matawan 5 1 St. Thomas 4 2 Sayreville 3 1 North Brunswick 4 0 St. Peters 5 1 Plainfield 4 2 Sayreville 3 1 Matawan 4 0 Wins 12 Losses Left — A winning backhand shot by Sean McCarthy. Right — Mr. Ryan give Pete Wagner and Paul Mazzella some encouraging advice. Boys Tennis 23

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 Boys Varsity Baseball SMHS OPPONENT 0 Hoffman 8 5 Perth Amboy Vo-Tech 5 1 St. Joe's 12 4 Dunellen 6 0 Hoffman 11 8 St. Peter's 5 3 St. Pius 4 0 Montgomery 6 3 East Brunswick Vo-Tech 1 0 J.F.K. 2 3 Perth Amboy Vo-Tech 1 3 St. Pius 2 3 St. Thomas 5 4 Dunellen 3 4 Green brook 2 5 Greenbrook 4 6 Metuchen 1 0 Cedar Ridge 12 7 Montgomery 2 9 Wins 9 Losses 1 Tie 1984: A Time to Rebuild BACK — Coach Mr. Morvey. Ed. Heyburn, Joe Rachwal. Bill O'Leary, Tom Mierzwiak. Randy Wilson. Jeff Pacansky. FRONT — Dave Kelton, Joe Blaha. Mark Daskiewicz. Matt Blaha. RIGHT — Slugger Joe Blaha belts another homerun BELOW — Matt Blaha swings full force at another fast ball. The 1984 Varsity Baseball Team was one of great talent and power. They were lead by Coach John Morvey, whose unpredictable style of play kept teams off balance all year. Captains Chris Pelletier, Jeff Pacansky and Mark Daskiewicz brought the team through a rough beginning with their talent and ex- perience. Ace Chris Pelletier took charge on the mound leading the Eagle’s Varsity to their first win. Mark Daskiewicz’s golden glove play and blazing fastball retired many opponents. Jeff Pacansky held down third base making levitating plays and getting crucial outs. The Blaha Brothers made it a family affair to drive in runs. Junior Joe Blaha, the team’s Homerun Leader was able to hit in runs the Eagles needed. Sophomore Matt Blaha played like a veteran, from getting basehits to tracking down long fly balls. The Eagles show a promise for next year with returning varsity members Bill O’Leary, Randy Wilson, Tom Mierzwiak, Bobby Bialoblocki and Jim Vellanti. The 1984 Season was one of learning and experimenting. When the 1985 Boys Varsity Baseball Team takes over next year, they just may bring home a banner. Boys Varsity Baseball 25