Wildwood Catholic High School - Annscript Yearbook (North Wildwood, NJ)

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Diocesan and South Jersey Champs, the team takes a breather to pose with Mon- signor Crine, pastor of St. Ann’s, and Coach Frank McAlarnen. They are Richie Young, Rich Woolston, Paul Grassi, John Newdeck, Corky Corchiani, Ray McAlar- nen, Rich Kita, Tom Strang, Monsignor Crine, Coach McAlarnen, Charlie Town and Fran McAlarnen, Jr. The Hall of Fame trophy is only one reminder of the '63-'64 season in which the Crusaders showed the other teams that famous Wild- wood Catholic touch. Whether win or lose these boys always accepted the result in the true spirit of sportsmanship — the trademark of our team. Who's the basketball header? John New- deck, of course. Corky Corchiani comes to his aid as John does his best to keep the ball. John didn't really lose his head, but rather was high scorer in the 83-73 victory over Sacred Heart. 23

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Glory and grandeur pervaded Wildwood Catholic's basketball season this year. The team is known for its shake up power in the third quar- ter and for its all-around good sportsmanship. The boys first displayed their hustle by winning the Christmas Basket- ball Hall of Fame Tournament for the second consecutive year. They also captured the South Jersey Group C Parochial Crown and the Diocesan Crown by defeating Sacred Heart 56-47. However, the Crusaders went down fighting in double overtime against Holy Family in the State Finals. The Crusaders ended their season with a 17-6 record and three crowns, giving Wildwood Catholic basketball promi- nence in South Jersey. “The team is in a huddle — Coach McAlarnen gives that extra added punch to Corky Corchiani (35), Ray McAlarnen (21), John Newdeck (33), Richie Woolston (30), and Paul Grassi, that surges the team on for their numerous victories. Ballet of Basketball? Rich Kita watches as Paul Grassi blocks a shot by St. Joe’s player and takes the opportunity to give the fans a treat by showing off his dancing skill. Despite the fancy footwork, the Crusaders marched off the floor a 97-70 victor. Corky Corchiani turns to head back court sure that John Newdeck’s famous hook shot is good. John led the Crusaders to many victorious battles, includ- ing this one over Cape May, being high scorer in tho Camden Diocese. WILDWOOD CATHOLIC BASKETBALL '63- 64 VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY WE THEY Tournament WE THEY 52 29 Middle Township 49 37 Lower Cape May Reg. Opponent 63 54 Middle Township 45 44 64 65 Mainland Regional 41 58 50 58 Gloucester Catholic 47 44 66 64 Mainland Regional 47 74 83 73 Sacred Heart, Vineland 58 53 59 53 Holy Spirit 54 63 91 45 St. Augustine's Prep. 66 44 59 53 Bridgeton 70 54 76 38 St. Joseph's, Hammonton 83 39 66 47 Lower Cape May Reg. 47 59 97 70 St. Joseph's, Hammonton 86 36 97 52 St. Augustine's Prep. 90 42 74 43 Middle Township 59 52 55 68 Bridgeton 66 68 53 69 Sacred Heart, Vineland 40 57 53 63 Holy Spirit 62 48 64 53 St. James, Pennsgrove 76 55 71 55 Lower Cape May Reg. 53 69 63 47 St. James, Pennsgrove 66 44 South Jersey Group C Playoff 56 47 Sacred Heart, Vineland State Group C Finals 63 68 Holy Family, Union City (Double Overtime) VARSITY BASKETBALL 22

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JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Under the guidonce of coaches McAlarnen and Shevlin the J.V. team learns the principles and rules of good basketball, preparing themselves to fill the shoes of the Varsity. In anchor formation the boys are: managers G. Coffey and J. McAlarnen, J. Leahy, J. Franco, E. Grassi, W. Meyer, L. Lilio, W. Mahoney. J. McAlarnen, M. Callahan, M. McAlarnen, T. Doonan, J. Amenhauser, and W. Heppard. Absent for the picture was W. Sharkey. Bill Sharkey shoots for a two-pointer as Matt McAlarnen and Eddie Grassi watch the ball and prepare for a rebound if necessary. The J.V.'s by exhibiting excellent offense and defense ability constitute a promising Varsity squad. They came up the victors this time against St. Augustine's. As a Jimmy attempts a block, Billy Meyer jumps and scores. Larry Lillo, al- ways alert, follows Billy’s every move and keeps his eyes glued on the ball. The game was tense with the lead bouncing back and forth. However, the cheers of the fans inspired the players with a burning zeal to grab the victory in the last minutes. 24