Union High School - U Yearbook (Burgettstown, PA)

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'86 Season, This year's Blue Devil football banquet, held on December 2,1986, proved to be a very special one. The guest speak- er for the evening was the legendary Franco Marris, who is the third leading rusher in NFL history and an honored member of the Football Hall of Fame. The guests of honor were the Blue Devil football team, their coaches, the Varsi- ty Cheerleaders, and the Blue Devil Marching Band mem- bers. The banquet was held at the Barto VFW Home in Slovan. Dinner was served, and the evening proved to be an enjoyable one for all in attendance. Row 1: B. Abbott; V. Eannace; J. Gabrielli; M. Guerst; M. Bongiomi; R. Lombardi Row 2: M. LaRocka. R. Crowley; D. Robinson; D. Blue; J. Wojtowicz, C. Farulli Row 3: J. Wiles, J. Aller; T. Loriso. J. Matijevich; T. Zelenko, R. Russell Row 4: J. Anthony; F. Taucher; G. Borham; T. Krynak, E. Hailing; J. Findling S. Shoup, M. Griffith; D. Kriznik, R. Baronick; P. Secco, S. Yacoviello Row 5: E. Bable, B. Ohl; G. Hicks, B. Premileski, R. Brown, T. Jones, M. Marshall Row 6: Coach Onderick. J. Kvak. M. Cousins, J. Machak. Coach T. Havelka; Coach G. Havelka; Coach Matalik

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With seven returning starters, three of which were named Century Three All- Conference and two that were All- Conference honorable mention, an experienced Blue Devil s squad met the '86 season with great expecta- tions. Sure enough, the Air Express' delivered, taking off to an 8-0 start. In week nine the game of the centu- ry'' was played against Beth-Center to determine the conference champion- ship. nothing was settled as the game ended in an anticlimatic 7-7 tie. After a disappointing loss to McQuffey on Se- nior Might the following week, hopes remained high as the Blue Devils had already clinched a playoff berth post- ing a fine record of 8-1-1 during the regular season. Due to key injuries and a stubborn South Allegheny team, our Devils were defeated in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs, but the Air Express had earned a distinc- tion shared by only seven other class AA teams. It is difficult to realize the determina- tion and countless hours of work that result in a successful season, but through it all the Air Express contin- ued to soar' and never let down. Air Express Flies Through Air Express Cruise with the Dev- ils. Join up with the best. Look to the skies, here comes the Air Express . Opponent Carlynton Peters Twp Waynesburg Bentworth Pairchance-Geor Washington Albert Gallatin Charleroi Beth-Center McGuffey South Allegheny Score 19-7 9-7 28-0 14-13 32-0 24-12 21-0 20-13 7-7 12-21 0-14 John Gabrielli was the 1987 recipi- ent of the Clark Minkle Scholar- Athlete Award.

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The Killer B's Swarm VARSITY BASKETBALL Left to Right: Head Coach Frank Ferraro. S. Krzeczowski. T. Ankley; M. Braheem. J. Gabrielli; V. Doumont. M. Bongiomi; V. Eannace K Krzeczowski; B. Maltony; S. hulick; B. Robertson; R. Allison; Asst. Coach L. Lynch Mario Bongiomi scored a career total of 1,448 points to break the record of 1,206 points scored by Ned Riddle. Class of 1971. The 1987 Varsity Blue Devils pulled off a spectacular season, one they could definitely look back on with pride. They entered the section playoffs with a dazzling 15-4 standing, and for the first time since 1972, clinched the section title with an 80-68 defeat over Fort Cherry. But the Blue Devils did not stop there. They continued to exhibit cooperation and teamwork. The schools spirit rose to unbelievable heights. For the first time in Burgettstown's history, the Blue Devils entered the State playoffs. Although they were defeated by Ligonier Valley in the first round game of the playoffs, the Blue Devil's outstanding performance definitely created an unforgettable season. School Burgettstown Opponent West Allegheny Waynesburg McGuffey Washington Bentworth California O. L. Sacred Heart Avella’ Char-Houston Mon Valley South Fayette’ Im. Conception Fort Cherry Bentworth’ Avella Char-Houston South Fayette’ Im. Conception Fort Cherry Brentwood Sto-Rox Bentworth 57- 65 55-61 78-40 62-45 67-61 (O.T.) 72- 53 94-50 66-53 73- 54 70-78 65-43 70-46 72- 71 51-70 73- 57 89-69 77-42 5554 80-68 58- 56 (O.T.) 62-61 50-57 10 Head coach, Frank Ferraro; Asst, coach Lynford Lynch