William Paterson University - Pioneer Yearbook (Wayne, NJ)

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CROSSCOUNTRY TOP: The opposition can ' t catch up to WPG runner. BOTTOM: October 15 saw Harriers racing to victory over Trenton State. I 8-37. Team Record 9-4 WPC Opponent | 15 Medgar Evers: York 50 21 Univ. of Scranton; 34 Kings 21 NJIT 34 21 Montclair 35 21 Stockton 35 36 Marist 23 18 Monmouth 45 15 St. Peters 50 18 Trenton 37 30 Glassboro 25 40 Seton Hall 2! 233

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CROSSCOUNTRY Harriers Finish Second in Conference The Harriers excellent season saw them post a 9-4 record and a second place finish to powerhouse Glass- boro. A cloud of controversy marred the end of the season as two mem- bers of the squad, their Coach Larry Blomberg and Athletic Director Art Eason debated over who was at error in a case that saw the two runners not Invited to a meet in Boston that determined All-American standing. The season started with the pro- spects of being an excellent one. The team looked strong with a group of good runners. A rash of injuries and Illnesses hurt the squad during some early meets. Then the conference crown was decided when Glassboro edged the Pioneers 25-30 on Octo- ber 18. The Profs took the title In spite of WPC ' s Ron Veneman and Jeff Kicia taking first and second, respectively. The Profs took the next five places and won the meet. Senior Ron Veneman and Sopho- more Jeff Kicia were named First Team All-State as they placed first and second in the conference meet. Kicia also took a first place in the twenty-third Annual Collegiate Coaches Conference Division III. TOP: Jetf Kicia. who is first team, all-state, running faster than the pack. TEAM MEM- BERS: Head Coach Larry Blomberg Torn Avzevino, Paul Assini. Vito Calli, Doug Cam- bria Jim Fogerty Al Nalezny. John Nitek. Howard Rocha. Tony Scibica. John Shilby. 232

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FALLTENNIS A Man on the Women ' s Team Amidst the controversy surround- ing the addition of a male player, the Women ' s Tennis Team compiled an Impressive 9-4 record. The subject of much speculation was the team s number two singles player. Keith Jones. Coach Virginia Overdorf and the squad welcomed Keith, but his presence caused FDU-Rutherford to bow out of a scheduled contest. Dur- ing a match with Rutgers. Keith was again forced to sit out. The team opened their second fall season by smashing their first four opponents. In the Jersey City con- test, Jones won his first varsity match as the team swept all six events. The Pioneers fell victim to Rutgers University with only first singles player Kris Sandbo victorious. Earlier in the season, Kris was the only WPC player who qualified for the semifi- nals at the State Tournament held at Rutgers. In which she was ranked fourth. Finishing out their season in style, the team won five of their next six and posted their second sweep of the season, courtesy of Kean College. Team Record 9-4 WPC Opponent 6 Monmouth 1 7 Jersey City 6 Lehman 1 5 Glassboro 2 Rutgers 5 5 FDU-Teaneck 2 3 Univ. of Bridgeport 4 5 Brooklyn 2 4 Montclalr 3 4 Seton Hall 3 7 Kean 3 East Stroudsburg 4 ' Trenton 6 234