MARCH
20,1992
Just another undefeated season With the indoor season coming to a close, the Maine South boys track team still practice their winning ways. With a combined dual meeet record of 29-0 for the past three years (5-0 this season), the Hawks went to Rolling Meadows and coasted to an easy victory, winning most of the events on the Varsity level. However, the sophomore score remained close with the jumping events to be completed on March eleventh. The Varsity Hawks then ventured to the
Wildcat Relays, an eleven school, co-ed indoor invitational against some of the best teams in Illinois. Although the Juniors dominated, the team finished seventh overall, with forty-five and a half points. Medal-winning performances were accomplished by the 3200 m relay team,fifthin the four lap relay, third in the polevault by Steve Silarski, and second in the fifty yard dash by R.J. DelaCruz.
Other strong finishes were turned in by Matt Staniec in the 800 yard run (3rd), and Andy Gallios, who placed fourth in the mile run. Senior Jeff Morris did not qualify for a medal, however he did post an impressive 7.3 second time in the 50 high-hurdles. Atheletes of the meet were R.J. De la Cruz and Matt Staniec. The next major track meet will be Saturday, Mar. 21 atEvanston for the CSL Conference Division Title.
Wrap-up of wrestling season's results The Maine South Wrestling Team completed the season with a 11-6 Dual Meet record, 3rd Place at the Niles North Tournament and 4th Place at the IHSA Regional Tournament. Highlights of the season included exciting victories over Evanston, Maine East, Notre Dame, and New Trier, qualifying four wrestlers for the rugged Sectional at Leyden, and advancing Clint Faldetta to the State Finals at the University of Illinois, Champaign. The Hawks competed with toughness and intensity. They were led by a quintet of wrestlers who all notched more than twenty victories. Sophomore Marc Helma (21-16) and AllConference Captain John Caliendo (26-11) anchored the lower weights, while Damon Federighi (21-6) and Mark Valkanet (21-9) captured consecutive IHSA Regional Championships and All-Conference honors. Federighi was a 4 year starter who racked up fifteen pins and set the tone of aggressiveness and toughness that was the Hawks trademark in 1991-1992. Junior Clint Faldetta (31-7) All-Conference, Regional Champion, and State Quali-
fier, along with Sectional Qualifier Marty Dula provided the muscle in the upper weights. Freshman Mike Komo and juniors Tony Feiter and Scott Klueppel contributed numerous clutch varsity victories throughout the season. Sam Amirante, Tom Dula, Tony Catullo, and Vic Calderisi also contributed to
one of the most successful wresding seasons in recent history. The future looks good. Thefreshmanteam won numerous medals, trophies, and ribbons and have the "feeling for winning" that has become the attitude of Maine South Wrestling.
B-ball team defeated early In the Hawks' first regional game against rival Maine West, a last-second attempt to avoid elimination never occurred, resulting in a disappointing loss, 63-62. With thirteen seconds left, the Hawks were trailing at what would later be the final score, 63-62. They had plenty of time to develop a play, and they were focased on getting the ball to either Dan Lanno or Sean Collins. When the play began, the Warrior defense blanketed the Hawks, preventing senior Karl Meland from making a pass. Finally, as the end neared, Meland got off
a pass to Collins, who was attempting a drive to the hoop. Yet an underneath pass by Collins was batted away, along with the Hawks hopes of victory. The Hawks' season was over. In the end, senior Roy Johnson led the Maine South squad with 21 points, followed by Buell Hudson with 13 points, and Dan Lanno with 11 points. The Hawks ended the season with a disappointing record of 14-12, yet because of numerous games decided by a mere few points, their record could easily have been more commanding.