West Leyden High School - Shield Yearbook (Northlake, IL)

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Fighting to get himself free so he can finish off his Glenbard East opponent is what Varsity wrestler Scott Birholtz has in mind for his opponent. Varsity Wrestling: front row: Dave Bruno, Tony Fatigato, Scott Birholtz, Tom Stich second row: Coach Cebhardt, Dan Haney, Mark Lee, Mike Caffero, Steve Maginity, Darren Petrovich, Ken Morinaka, Coach Cordon third row: Coach Macintyre, Mark Hedstrom, Jeff Vogel, John Delaney, Chris Rubino, Mark Venturini, Matt Hedstrom, Coach Schmidt. Wrestling Boosters: front row: Grace Stevenson, Lisa Cicero, Jackie Tortorella second row: Ivadine Parenti, Angle Morrone third row: Sarine Detloff, Debbie Durante, Donita Descourez, Shari Oratowski, Patti Caprio. Fourth row: Maureen Morrissex, Sherry Lewis, Diane Shaughnessy, Vicki Gorzales. Traczyk, Lorie Sch ultz, Jackie Farmer. Hard and tiring practices pay off for Varsity wrestler, Tom Stitch. Going through a long, three-two minute match, the wrestlers are tired and just about worn out after their bout. 49

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C qjEBUMB Injuries prevail showing his opponent what he learned in practice is a challenge that Varsity Wrestler Ken Morinka meets head on during a tough conference match. Plagued with injuries tiiroughout the major part of the season, the Varsity Wrestling team ended their season with a satisfying conference record of 8-4; placing 5th out of a possible nine teams. Led by junior Mark Hedstrom, who lost only four regular bouts, the Knights battled not only their own injuries, but also the potent teams of the DPVL. Our conference is an extremely tough one. We compete with a very tough schedule and represented West Leyden with pride, commented Varsity Coach Jim Macintyre. Alfonzo Sanchez, who wrestled in only two regular season bouts, swept up the district championship at 132, and placed third in sectional competition, qualifying him for state competition. Mark Hedstom, the only All-Conference member on the squad, also qualified for sectionals at 185. Jeff Vogel was choosen as most valuable player. Varsity wrestler Mark Lee attemps to make his move on a Clenbard East opponent in the last final minute of his match. This match was taken by West Leyden ' s Mark Lee. With a look of concern on his face, Varsity Coach Jim Macintyre watches and coaches the wrestlers from the side. West Leyden won against Maine South 52-3. 48

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Awaiting the final score of a match soon to end, fellow Varsity wrestlers look on as Mr. Jim Macintyre prepares Tom Stich for his bout, which will begin shortly. Separated from his opponent, wrestler Matt Hedstrom looks for an opportunity to take down his opponent for two points and go on to win the match. Junior Varsity Wrestling: Front row: Greg Reed, Sal Occipinti, Darren Billhiem, Jason Bonner, David Dubinski second row: Dave Besser, Joe Mikos, Brandon McMahan, Joe Condon, Jose Villa, Larry Fortino Third row: Coach Gebhardt, Robert Glowienke, John Latoria, Bryon McMa- han, Dennis Buchanan, Coach Schmidt. Freshmen Wrestling: Front row: Jeff Hansen, Mike Delaney, John Runecki, Chuck Reed, Dave Bruno, Frank Wayzer, Pat Zenzola, Greg Reed second row: Joe Ferruzza, Nick McMahan, Greg Schultz, Greg Morgan, Dave Barns, Tom Ryan, Steve Vazzano, John Mikko, Jim Daberitz, Bob Lowitzki third row: Len Johnson, Bob Fisher, Glenn Fritz, Jim Witz, Todd Janczak, Randy Tabaka, Pat Venturini, Tad Cohen, Coach Al Cordon fourth row: not pictured: Steve Lee, Pete Mikos 50