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Ricki Garabello steps up to bat for the Lady Centaurs.
RTHLETIC5
Milestones, Victories. Courage and determination. These words
describe the 1988-89 athletic program. The following
accomplishments depict the successful gear of fl.G. sports.
The soccer team boasted the most successful record in the
historg of this sport at fl.G. Senior Dave Greco and sophomore
Tim Riggs were selected for first team HII-E5RC and first team
R fllfl District 19. Sophomore Mike Beer received honorable
mention for the flll-ESflG team.
The volleyball team captured the ESflG northern Division. The
team set a record for the most wins (ZZ) and the most
consecutive wins (13). Juniors Fran Berger and Sue Zegac were
selected for first team fill-ESfiC. Senior Marg Jo Corkerg
received honorable mentioned.
In Cross-Countrg, senior Michelle Swartleg, junior Steve
Geissler and sophomore Paula Rizzuto all received recognition
for first team fllI-E5flG.
After winning the ESflC championship, the women’s basketball
team received a bid to DCflfl Division III Tournament. Senior
Karin Povish was named a Kodak Regional flll-flmerican and
was selected for first team flll-ESflC. She also was voted MVP
for the ESflC Tournament.
The men’s basketball team made it to the ESflC plag-offs for
the first time. Senior John Ward became the #1 male leading
scorer in the 1,000 point club and was also chosen for first team
fll-ESflC. Junior Bill Gardiner received honorable mention. The
golf team was the most successful spring sport. This team won
both the ESflC and District 19 Rfllfl championships and traveled
to Michigan to participate in the Rational Championship.
The tennis team once again captured the Rfllfl championship
and journeyed to Kansas City to compete in the Rational Rfllfl
Tournament.
Both the softball and baseball team’s were plagued with
numerous injuries which placed strains on both of their seasons.
fl.G. runners, Steve Tepper and Ken Brown lead the pack.
Academic obligations along with bad weather also played a
major factor in the number of missed games.
All in all, it can be said that fl.G. has a lot to boast of. All of
the athletes and coaches should be commended for their many
accomplishments.
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