MS Hawks to attack Indians tonight by Leo Smith Past the Elgin game lies the East Aurora The Maine South varsity basketball team tournament starting on Dec. 26, with finals on shoots for the New Trier East Indians tonight the 27th. The Hawks are hopeful, but some of at home and travels to Elgin tomorrow for a the best teams compete in this tourney. Brackets for the tournament have not come non-conference game. The sophomore game begins at 6:30 p.m. out yet, so the team is unaware of their opand the varsity game immediately follows, as ponents. the Hawks hope to beat a top ranked state team. Over Thanksgiving weekend, the varsity Looking ahead to the upcoming season. squad suited up against Prospect, Saint Coach Quitman Sullins commented, "Well, outside shooting and ball handling seem to be our weaknesses, while a great attitude and good character will pull us through the close ones." by Laura Coyne Taking a look at the conference. Coach The wrestling team is off to a "strong" Sullins added, "All the teams in our conference are tough; we go into every game as an start, according to head coach Tom Ziemek, from the varsity squad down to the freshman underdog." level. Maine South will try to pin down a victory tonight against Deerfield. In dual meets, varsity is 3-1. The freshman team has not yet lost a meet with a 4-0 record. by Peter Curtis Maine South is competing in a tougher Maine South fencers face New Trier East on league this year, yet Coach Ziemek expects to Wednesday at home. have a better season. "The kids have put in a The varsity captured first place in their first lot of effort so far, and we're off to a better meet, a seven team tournament, the hawks' start than in previous years." compiled record was 6-0 against both NewTriers, Gordon Tech, University High of Chicago, Central Catholic from Wisconsin, and Culver Military Academy in Indiana. The Hawks boast an experienced team in five returning lettermen. Mark Rusin, last The Maine South varsity hockey team is year's Most Valuable Player, captain Al Ishu, scheduled to play the Notre Dame Dons Sun., Andy Stukowski, third place finisher in last Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. at Oakton Ice Rink. year's state meet, and Peter Curtis comprise The Hawks won big against Maine West the epee team. 11-1 on Sun., Dec. 7. The Warriors provided The foil team consists of senior Frank no match for the Hawks, who demonstrated Machaj and juniors Andy Santella, Mike exceptional teamwork. Eifert, Cave Moren, and Captain Steve "We really worked well together; no one Amidei. Three of the five are returning let- tried to do it all alone," stated junior Jim termen. Kaepplinger. Epee is one of the two weapons in high The j.v. team is also doing well this year. school competition, the other, the foil. The main difference is the target area. The target for epee is the entire body; for foil, the upper body excluding the arms. Both weapons are fenced using electric equipment: foil can also be fenced non-electric. Andy Santella, commenting on the upcoming meet, said, "New Trier East possibly has the best foil squad in the state. The Indians, Maine West, and Gordon Tech will be the teams to beat this year." Any freshman or sophomore interested in the fencing team can come to the field house today after school. We need students for our Frosh-soph team.
Josephs, and Buffalo Grove in their tournament. After the final buzzer rang, Maine South ended up in a three-way tie for first with Buffalo Grove and St. Joe's. The Hawks truly demonstrated their character by pulling out two close games between Prospect and St. Joe's. They beat St. Joe's by 1 with Scott Thompson, scoring the winning basket and Tim Wickstrom dominating the boards for the Hawks.
Wrestlers to pin Deerfield
Fencers raise foils
The wrestling team's talent comes from returning lettermen Mike Fischer, Joe Digati, Bob Phillips, and Jerry Celenza. The Hawks participated in one tournament, the Holy Cross Tournament, where they placed fourth out of the eight teams involved. Five wrestlers placed third and better. Dave Erickson took third while Mike Fischer, Matt Bringas, and John Pegler placed second in their events. Randy Rogers captured a first place spot in the 155 lb. weight class. Because of his excellent performance, the Chicago Tribune awarded him athlete of the week.
Maine South heats the ice Their next game is tomorrow, when they challenge Evanston at Northbrook—face off is at 8:10 p.m. This year's team includes forwards Brian ^ ^ Auge, John Auge, Wayne Auge, Frank ^ ^ Machaj, Mike Machaj, Basil Kazuk, Dan Kaepplinger, Andy Mrowiec, Mark Palmer, Marty Alagany, and Phil Armato. Defensemen include Dave Watson, Eugene Martin, Ed Vivit, Pat Concannon, Robin Himley, and Dave Jackson.
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MS 39, Deerfield 51 (varsitv) MS 51, Deerfield 42 (Soph) (g) MS 53, East Leyden 50 (v) MS 32, East Levden 37 (jv) Swimming - (b) MS 103, MW 69 (v) MS 45, MW 88 (jv) FencingMSll,MW7(v) MS 7, MW 11 Gv) Wrestling MS 15, WW 33 (v) HAVE A MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Page 8
The 1980-81 varsity basketball team is off to a great start. Top row I to r Scott Thomson; Doug Fiddler; Wayne Martin; Tim Wickstrom- Ed Schmelzer; Mark Pankus; Darren Hoeppner. Bottom, I to r: Mike Klancnik and Marty Meehan, managers; Dan Guerin; Jack Pankau; Jeff BerqmanTony Burud; Mike Denzil; Mike Deven and Joe Seng, managers (photo bv Mike Vuvkovich). ^ '