The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 December 1985 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., December 4,1985

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Sports

End season 9-5 Warriors bow to Roncalli

By DAVE STRAUB Sports Editor If justice were the theme of the script, Wawasee’s Cinderella football season would have ended much better. But size and talent mercilessly dictated the final act as Indianapolis Roncalli blew past the Warriors, 37-3 in the Class AAA state title game Friday at the Hoosier Dome. ' “Our kids just did an outstanding job,” said Roncalli Coach Bill Kuntz, perhaps feeling great satisfaction since the Rebels lost a heartbreaking title game to BishopDwenger (Fort Wayne) in 1983,22-21. There was also satisfaction for Wawasee Coach Myron Dickerson. He admitted defeat to the better team, but never sold his own club short. “I think Roncalli deserves to be number one,” he said. “There’s no doubt in my mind that they were the better team out there today. But a few weeks ago, nobody thought we would be here. We deserved to be here. And we beat some very good teams to get here today,” Dickerson added. Once 1-4 in mid-season, the Warriors put it together with a 7-6 win over arch-rival Warsaw. Other victories followed. Then came a difficult playoff schedule. Wawasee prevailed to everyone’s surprise. Prevailing over the powerful Rebels (13-1) was a different matter. Roncalli registered the first score of the game with a safety. This resulted when Dan Finlinson nailed a coffin-corner kick which was downed at the Warrior one yard line. On the next play, Ron Gerber was tackled in the endzone. Later in the first quarter, the Rebels assembled a 47-yard scoring drive in six plays — capped off by Joe Gillum’s 19-yard touchdown run. Eric Schott kicked the extra point. Gillum sparkl-

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ed, rushing for 201 yards and scoring three touchdowns. The senior halfback completed the season with 2,149 yards and 31 touchdowns, averaging 6.8 yards per carry. “The line just blew holes wide open all day,” said Gillum, who carried the ball 25 times. Wawasee managed to cut into the 9-0 lead in the second quarter with 32-yard field goal by Bruce Jackson. This followed a 16-play, 56-yard drive. Before the score, the Warriors came close to posting a touchdowfi when Nathan Rhoades made a diving catch of a Brad Traviolia pass in the endzone. The junior flanker was ruled out of bounds, however. By halftime, Roncalli upped its lead to 16-3 when Gillum rambled 20 yards for his second score of the night. The Rebels took totalcontrol in the second half when Gillum posted his final touchdown run with a brilliant 13-yard effort. Later, Quarterback Joe Kuntz threw a 30-yard scoring strike to Ron Roembke. Finlinson added a one-yard touchdown run in the final quarter. In all, the Rebels scored on five straight possessions. McDowell Hurt Early Scott McDowell’s contributions to the Wawasee offense were timely and crucial. But the junior halfback and defensive tackle could not make his presence felt enough since he ran his hand into the artificial turf. This resulted in a slicing cut across the palm, and McDowell’s hand had to be taped up. He played defense, but Dickerson decided to leave him out of any offensive plans. “We couldn’t take a chance that he wouldn’t be able to hold onto the ball,” the coach said. Gerber picked up some of the slack, rushing for 65 yards on 13 carries. Wawasee had 73 yards on

Triple A's + One 21 31 Frost 19 33 Eby Auto 17M» 34'Zz High team game: Maple Leaf — 725 High team series: Campbells —2070 500 series: B. Penick 537, J. Maher 515, G. Knisley 529, N. Cooper 542, A. Epert 535, G. Hamilton 555, J. Gerard 531, R. Petersonslo, S. Parker 513, S. Swinehart 509, P. Smith 554, L. Sawyer 587 450 series: A. Alderfer 495, K. Sollna 499, B. Epert 471, C. Harrington 485, J. Maher 485, D. Blackport 453 200 games: P. White 216, 223, G. Knisley 204, N. Cooper 200, L. Sawyer 205, S. Parker 213, R. Peterson 212 160 games: A. Alderfer 181,163, C. Conway 184, B. Smith 187, G. Gerard 160, S. Fry 175, K. Sollna 190, 161, B. Hamilton 180. B. Epert 176, M. Knisley 162, C. Harrington 176, 174, J. Maher 178,161, D. Blackport 186 Preps Thunder Cats 19 8 Crue 16Vi lO'/i Flying Aces 16 11 Lions 16 11 Wildcats 1414 12>4 Pin Splitters 14 13 Gutter Busters 8 19 Alley Cats . SVi 21 Vi Ten Pins 14 10 High team game and series: Thunder Cats -709-1351

Wk r l tfv -li » lb fl Mt h ’ Jl l TOUCHDOWN DRIVE — Roncalli Halfback Joe Gillum twists and dives across the goal line for his third touchdown of the night, capping off a brilliant 13-yard run in which he broke two tackles well short of the endzone. Gillum rushed for 201 yards in Friday’s championship contest. (Photo by Dave Straub)

the ground. Traviolia completed eight of 19 passes for 76 yards. The 6-2 senior actually threw better than that since his receivers dropped five passes early in the contest. Roncalli Ties Record As proof to the Rebels’ power, they racked up 373 total yards in Friday’s title game, tying a state mark. This came against a tough Warrior defense that allowed only 27 points in the previous five games. Kuntz respected that, too. “I see great things ahead for Wawasee,” said Kuntz. “I don’t like to make predictions, but I want to predict that Wawasee will be back here next year.” Roncalli also had 115 yards passing, as Kuntz (Joe, the

250 series: M. Walton 276 200 series: A. Dull 208, J. Yoder 249, M. Voorheis23B, A. Young 216, J. Clevenger 243 150 series: S. Hausel 161,‘J.Bradley 170, T. Carson 150, E. Myers 190, M. Koselke 178, N. Ott 152, J. Goshert 190, P. J. Weisser 174, C. Ringler 164, E. Losee 187 110 series: C. Sollna 113, S. Myers 131, D. Stahley 146, J. Luley 149, J. Galloway 115, Christy Kelly 134, J. Tanner 114, R. Fink 127, B. Bartman 134 100 games: A. Dull 135, J. Yoder 114, 135, M. Voorheis 124, 114, A. Young 109, 107, M. Walton 156, 120, J. Clevenger 120, 123, P. J. Weisser 103, E. Losee 112 75 games: S. Kausel 87, J. Bradley 90, 80, D. Stahley 91, J. Luley 76, T. Carson 76, E. Myers 98, 92. M. Koselke 81, 97, N. Ott 89, R. Fink 90, J. Goshert 97, 93, C. Ringler 99-, E. Losee 75 Bantams Ghost Busters 18 9 Warriors 18 9 Wawasee Girls 13 14 Cabbage Patch Kids 10 17 High team game: Warriors — 441 High team series: Ghost Busters — 862 100 series: A. Farmer 101, R. Schwalm 145, J. Galloway 116, A. Glon 118. A. Sloan 107 60 series: A. Knisley 94, D. Cone 93, M. Hunt 79, A. Hoover 60, B. Bartman 66 50 games: A. Glon 60, 58. A. Sloan 75, J. Galloway 78, R. Schwalm 83, 62, D. Cone 50, A. Farmer 63, A. Knisley 58 35games: A. Hoover 48, B. Bartman 43, M. Hunt 37, 42, J. Galloway 38, D. Cone 43, A. Farmer 38, A. Knisley 36 Sunday Night Mixed Gene's Repair Shop 33V4 iIH Slabaugh Canvas 32 20 Syracuse Rubber 31 21 N. Marine, Inc. 3014 2114 Wallace Welding 29 23 Terminators 27V> 2414 Fairmont Homes 26 26 Looney Tunes 22Vi 2914 Miller's Heating 21 31 McMurphy's 21 31 Indecision 20 V» 3114 A Creative Touch 1714 3414 High team game and series: Slabaugh Canvas —739-2132

coach’s younger brother) completed seven of nine attempts. “If you can’t stop what a team does best, you’re in big trouble,” said Dickerson. “But I want to emphasize that my team accomplished a lot of good things. These young men gave up a lot and held together like a family.” Golf player and coach honored The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette recently named Beckie Welty to its all-area golf team. The Wawasee High School senior was one of five players chosen on the select squad. Welty was Wawasee’s number one golfer for four years and finished eighth at the state meet this year. She was also top medalist at the sectional and had an 18-hole average of 86. In addition, the JournalGazette named Rudy Cesco golf coach of the year for guiding the Lady Warriors to a sixth place showing at the state meet. Cesco also coached Wawasee to a 10-6 regular season record. Wawasee’s number two golfer, Heidi Musser, was an honorable mention selection.

One minute sports quiz

1. Who was named NL Manager of the Year? 2. Who won the women’s Mazda Japan Golf Classic? 3. Rafael Septien is the field goal kicker for what pro team? 4. Name the NCAA basket* ball champions in 1980. 5. Who was named AL

500 series: D. Turner 507, H. Gray 514, C. Summerlot 550, G. Price 508, M. Manuszak 528, C. Simpson 512, J. Simpson 546, B. Simon 575, M. Clevenger 571, D. Driscoll 509, P. Stephens 531, S. Slabaugh 543, M. Rensberger 505, 'S. Rensberger 533, C. Swihart 595 450 series: S. Brumbaugh 483, K. Canfield 483, K. Larimer 462, L. Hawn 492, E. Slabaugh 494, B. Swihart 491 200games: H. Gray 212, C. Summerlot 210, M. Manuszak 204, B. Simon 226, C. Swihart 233 160 games: T. Turner 163, M. Gray 160, S. Brumbaugh 165, 180, P. Summerlot 164, K. Canfield 162,170, J. Stricklin 166, K. Larimer 164, C. Simpson 198, 162, L. Hawn 172, 166, E. Slabaugh 199, P. Stevens 190, 171, 170, S. Slabaugh 188, 172, 183, M. Rensberger 167, 193. C. Swihart 164, B. Swihart 181 Tuesday Nite Ladies Wau-Beez 38 14 Grannies And The Kid 36 16 Go-Getters 33 15 The Chumps 30 22 The 3 Delltes 30 18 Lambs Case 27 25 Youngsters 26 26 Ink Spots 25 27 Alley Cats 2114 3014 Gropps Guppies 21 31 Sandbaggers 19 33 Lady Bombers 1614 2714 B'Jays 16 28 Lambs Bakery 8 44 High team game and series: The 3 Delltes -503 1392 500 series: J. West 538 450 series: P. Snyder 469, B. Swihart462, J. Likens 488, C. Simpson 455, D. Long 498. M. Wiggs 491, C. Stump 470, S. Gllbert'4B3 200games: J. West 216 160 games: P. Snyder 168,162, S. Pachynskl 168, B. Swihart 166. J. Likens 198, 167, C. Simpson 170, J. Hostetler 167, J. West 174. D. Long 160, 168, 170, J. Smeltzer 164, 160, T. Stewart 171, M. Wiggs 178,171, D. Lovellette 162, C. Stump 170,175, S. Gilbert 174,161. M. Halsey 162, C. Byrd 187 Tuesday Afternoon Ladies Todd's 3814 13H LaPetlte 3514 1614

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GERBER CHARGES AHEAD — With a wall of blockers in front of him, Wawasee’s Ron Gerber cuts upfield for some yardage. The senior running back gained 65 yards in 13 carries, but the Warriors lost Fri-

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PASSING ATTACK — Warrior Quarterback Brad Traviolia fires one of his passes while the offensive line provides good protection for

Fowler elected to hall of fame Bill Fowler, a resident of the Lake Wawasee area, was recently elected to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Official induction ceremonies will be March 27 at Indianapolis. Fowler starred at Marion High School and as a senior was named an Indiana All-Star in 1940. He later played collegiate ball at the University of Kentucky under the legendary Adolf Rupp. Fowler manages WBAT, a radio station serving the Marion area. He has been broadcasting Marion Giants’ basketball games for over 30 years and was earlier inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame for Indiana Sports Broadcasters.

Manager of the Year? Answer* To Sport* Quia 1. Whitey Herzog, St. Louis Cardinals. 2. Jane Blalock. 3. Dallas Cowboys. 4. Louisville. 5. Bobby Cox, Toronto Blue Jays.

Carter P.E.H. 31 21 State Bank 30 22 Mastercraft 26 26 Arrow Corp. 25’4 2614 Paul's U-Lock-lt 25 27 Thornburgs 25 27 Teghtmeyer 24 28 Lll'sAnchor Bar 1814 3314 Beacon 18 34 Ace Pest 15 37 High team game: Mastercraft — 749 High team series: Todd's —2149 500 series: 1.Ka1151k559 450 series: M. Davis 492, B. Ganz 477, S. Sawyer 468, J. Maher 464, S. Flanagan 462, J. Gray 456, B. Smith 453 160 games: I. Kallslk 188, 183, 188, J. Mock 184, M. Willard 177, M. Davis 175. 168. B. Ganz 172, 171, B. Ganshorn 171, $. Sawyer 172, M. Bray 172, B. Dewitt 170, V. Lomont 162, J. Kausal 164, V. McDonough 164, S. Flanagan 168, J. Slabaugh 162, B. Ehebardt 167 MONDAY NIGHT EARLY BIRDS Alley Cats 3514 1214 Sunshiners 32 20 Slngle3 32 20 Swingin Grandmas 33 19 Gutter Grabbers 30 22 Classic Cuties 2914 2214 Lucky Strikes 27 25 L. 27 21 M. 25 23 Darn We're Good 24 20 Connlvers 2314 20V4 Coclnero's Ladles 2314 2814 Barbee Slow Pokes 23 29 The Duds 23 25 Mlzflts 23 29 Mouthy Mothers 23 29 Never Come Latelles 19 25 Little Rascals 17 35 Flexsteel 2 14 38 500 series: Ann Whetten 512, C. Yoder 500, F. Jones 552 450 series: B. Swihart 457. R. Sterner 456, S. McKee 458, D. Kemper 456. S. Klenke 486, N. Whetten 492, S. Truex 457, A. Peterson 469, L. Hunt 471, J. Maule 498, M. Thompson 486. J. Slabaugh 475 200 games: Ann Whetten 236, F. Jones 200 160 games: B. Howell 179, M. Ketcham 160, K. Goldenberg 160. S. McKee 458. C. Yoder

I It I ' M-all V* | K* I I I! IV u. fli £M| ■' ‘ i£ ' J IB<|rjMw UP* <F Ji ' jßSfedw i TBFX* Fs.<BKgJ| I COSMOS THE CHAMPS — The Cosmos soccer team for the Lakeland Youth Center older league, comprising of fifth through eighth graders, won the soccer league playoffs on November 2. All members of this team are from Milford. All teams in the older league were comprised of students from Milford, Syracuse and North Webster. The team was honored Thursday, Nov. 21, during the awards program at the Youth Center. Each member received a ribbon and championship patch. Shown in the photo are members of the team. Standing in front are Jill Williams, Rob Strieby, Steve Davis, Cory Manning and Trishia Hostetler. Standing in back are Matt Wilkinson, Rob Clingaman, Jeff Williams, Hector Roa, Mason Robbins and Coach Bob Williams. • . 0 I Not present for the photo were Danny Foreman and Matt Haab. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

177, 184, B. Swihart 194, R. Starner 185, 164, D. Kemper 174, S. Klenke 162, 177, L. Gardner 177, F. Jones 193, N. Whetten 176, 174, S. Minnlx 165, C. Whetten 161. J. Lewallen 190, S. Truex 178, L. Hunt 163, J. Maule 175, 167, D. Allen 166, M. Thompson 173,184, P. Laker 187, J. Slabaugh 176 Tuesday Afternoon Ladies Todd'S 36'4 11'4 LaPetlte 35'4 12'4 Carter-P.E.H. 30 18 State Bank 28 20 Arrow Corp. 23'4 24'4 Mastercraft 22 26 Thornburgs 22 26 Paul's U-Lock-lt 21 27 Teghtmeyer 20 28 Lil's Anchor Bar 18V4 2914 Beacon 16 32 Ace Pest 15 31 High team game and series: Todd's—- — 600 series: P. Schopf 646 500 series: S. Flanagan 525, S. Wolferman 520 450 series: B. Ganz 497, J. Maher 492, M. Willard 486, L. Crow 475, M. Davis 460, J. Stoeltlng 460, I. Kallslk 459, G. Bray 456. J. Gray 451, J. Hays 453 200 games: P. Schopf 204. 218,224, B. Ganz 202 160 games: S. Flanagan 195, 184, J. Hays 187, M. Willard 177, 160, L. McFarland 165, 160, J. Maher 180,1. Kallslk 179, M. T. Myers 172, T. Love 171, T. Stoeltlng 165, M. Davis 165, C. Schleber 163, L. Crow 161, S. Wolfer man 179,161,180, F. Ervin 160 Tuesday Nite Ladies Grannies And The Kid 35 13 Wau-Beez 35 13 Go-Getters 32 12 The Chumps 29 19 The 3 Delltes 27 17 Youngsters 26 22 Lambs Case 22 26 Inkspots 21 27 Gropps Guppies 19 29 Sand Baggers 19 29 Lady Bombers 18W 214 Alley Cats 174 304

day’s Class AAA state title game to Indianapolis Roncalli, 37-3 at the Hoosier Dome. Wawasee finished the season with a fine 9-5 record. (Photo by Dave Straub)

the 6-2 senior team captain. (Photo by Dave Straub)

B'Jays 14 26 Lamb's Bakery 8 40 High team game and series: Wau-Beez — 459-1258 450 series: J. Hostetler 456, I. Dull 451, D. Long 456, L. Brower 488, L. Kammerer 450 200games: J. Hostetler 202 160 games: J. West 168, D. Dean 184, D. Kitson 161, L. Brower 167,176, L. Kammerer 178 Milford Business Shue's Curiosity Shop 38 18 U.A.W. 36 20 Dana I • 34 22 Webster Vans 34 22 Campbell's IGA 34 22 Gropp's I 33 23 Dana II 33 23 Gropp's II 32 24 Wuthrich 8, Sons 31 25 Johncock-Brayton 31 25 North Webster Legion 31 25 Eagles 30 26 Wawasee Pro Shop 28 28 Beer Builders 27 29 Sharp's 26 30 Carrier Line + One 24 32 Klnro, Inc. 18 38 Henschen 011 18 38 Family Fare \ 18 38 11th Frame Lounge 4 52 High team game and series: Dana I — 1045-3010 600 series: B. El ward 402 500 series: S. Stump 506, B. Manning 505. R. Grothaus 518, G. Freiheit 583. J. Jones 508, D. Ferguson 533. A. Campbell 521. K. Pllkerd 554. R. Caudill 541. B. Perez 516, C. Summerlot 525, T. Hippe 581, B. Anderson 501, P. Williams 563, D. Stahly 528, B. Conrad 572. M. Shearer 503, J. Haggard 504. D. Wuthrich 520. M. Sumpter 517, D. Wuthrich 509, D. Wuthrich 586, J. Bartman 511. G. Bell 502, B. Stevens 500 200 games: S. Stump 217, R. Grothaus 200, G. Freiheit 216, 201. B. Smith 211. R. Caudill 204, C. Summerlot 203, B. El ward 254, T. Hippe 209,206, P. Williams 254. D. Stahly 224, B. Conrad 214.202. L. Gorman 222. M. Sumpter 211, D. Wuthrich 211, J. Haggard 245,200

Bowling splits Thanksgiving didn’t deter area bowlers as they turned in splits during league action throughout the holiday week. Seven splits were converted during Monday night, Dec. 2, Early Birds play, with Carolyn Yoder picking up the 5-10 and 3-10 pins in leading five other bowlers. Sally Minnix, Ann Peterson, and Nancy Peterson converted splits with the 5-10, 3-10, and 3-10 pins, respectively. Betty Swihart and Alma Spry rounded out the scorers with splits of 3-10, and 5-8-10, respectively. In Sunday night’s mixed league Barry Miller, Stan Rensberger, and Ron Stricklin knocked down the 6-7,2-7, and 5-10 pins, respectively, on second tries. Also, Pat Summerlot, Chuck Swihart, and Tom White had splits of 5-7, 3-10, and 6-7-10, respectively. In Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 26 action, nine splits were converted by six individuals. M. Mock headed the list with splits of 7-5-10, 5-10, and 5-6. Other bowlers converting included J. Alfano, 2-4-7; B. Ganz, 7- J. Hays, 5-6-10; J. Mock, 3-10; M. O’Neal, 5-7, and L Welty, 8-