é - @ -e 2 Fall Sports Preview The Dallas Post September 3, 1997 DaLLAs MOUNTAINEERS - From left, first.row; Matt Eyet, Jeff Parish, Gary Youngblood, Joe Saraka, Matt Gingo, Matt Acri, Kevin Yurko, Matt Jackson, Justin Tamanini, Bruce Pitts, Jim Krispin, Dave Martin, Matt Simpson, Rick Macri, Brian McDonald. Second row, Brian Barrett, Jeff Mattie, Matt Barnard, Chris Pratz, Bill Duda, Joe Stuppino, Jon Saba, Jake Lanyon, Jake Walter, Eric White, Mike Ferko, Bill Piasta, Rick Lorah. Third row, Randy Knappman, Mike Sanauski, Ron Selenski, Nick Lopuhousky, Joe Kukosky, Matt Douglas, Jesse Yarnal, Len Dorrance, Frank Perkoski, Bryan Banks, Paul Onzik, Dennis Wengrzynek, Mike Schiavone, Chris Tucker. By CHRIS BELL Sports Correspondent Although there are some new faces in the starting lineup, the goal is unchanged for the Dallas High School football team in 1997. "Our goal is the same as always,” said head coach Ted Jackson. “We want to win our division and make the playoffs. If this team continues to work hard, we have a good chance of doing that.” this year’s roster, including four return- ing starters on offense and five on defense. They are defending co-champions of the Wyoming Valley Conference Division II and qualified for the Eastern Conference playoffs a year ago. . “We've looked good so far,” said Jack- son. “These kids have a great work ethic and a tremendous attitude. They are a nice bunch of kids. They're not afraid of hard work.” Senior Bill Piasta will be the starting quarterback after serving as the backup a year ago. “Bill's been around and is familiar with our system,” said Jackson. “He’s intelligent and is a hard worker. He's a tough kid. The only thing he lacks is experience.” Frontline strength must offset youth at skill slots “He’s a junior and needs some experi- ence,” said Jackson. “He'll be okay.” The backfield will feature Paul Onzik and Dennis Wengrzynek at fullback while Eric White, Matt Jackson and Matt Acri will rotate at tailback. “Fullback will be one of our greatest strengths,” said Jack- son. “Onzik and Wengrzynek are both tough kids who will really help us.” “We've got good depth at tailback,” Jack- See DALLAS FOOTBALL, pg 5 “7 . ° ° @® ® Fall Sport Preview The paiias Post September 3, . @ ® 1997 1 1 New coach, new runners will mean year of uncertainty By JOY MORGAN Post Correspondent This year, the Dallas Cross Country team will be under the instruction of a new coach, Rev. Reggie Thomas. And with four new runners, this is going to be ayear of growth for the team. With a new coach comes new tech- niques. Practice this year is more than justrunning. Thomas takes time to teach his runners proper nutrition, running form, breathing techniques, running steps, and more, training he hopes will make the team stronger in the future. The team will also be getting new uniforms which were specially designed for them. Thomas is very pleased with the boys’ future in this sport. This is Temperine's first year running cross country but he is strong and looking to improve. Things aren’t as hope- fulfor the girls’ team. With one runner lost to gradu- ation and only three girls returning this season, there aren't enough run- ners to qualify as a team, but they should do well individually. Senior Am- ber Coolbaugh will be run- ning for her fourth year. Bridget Baines, also a se- nior, will be running her second year of cross coun- try, joined by senior team. Jeff Nutche. A very dedicated runner is returning for his second year on the team and should improve this season. Nutche, the lone boy on the team last year, now has four new boys torun with. Jamie Raub, Damian Temperine, Jim Appel, and Jerry Appel are all newcomers this year. According to Tho- mas, Raub has a great deal of talent and will be able to progress through theyear. The Appel twins have been running on the Middle School team and look to have a bright Nadalie Temperine. But because she also plays field hockey, Temperine will only be able to participate in a few races. : Thomas is planning to run in several invitational meets this year. The first will be Labor Day weekend at Cliff Robbins. The race, which takes place at Kirby Park, is a tradition for the team. Other invitationals will take the team to Shenango Valley, McDade Park, and Bloomsburg. Thomas says that the teams main goal is to “do the best they can and have fun while they're doing it.” Knights poised to turn in another strong performance By JOY MORGAN Post Correspondent The Lake-Lehman Cross Country team should be very competitive this season, according to long-time coach Ed Narkiewicz. The team only lost one runner to graduation and all of the remaining team members from last year are running again this season. Returning runners are the year and is looking Lyons brothers, ake-Lehman to do well at big junior James and 2 IS SR OO - a » | meets, especially sophomore Jason, R Joo LUI JN’ ¥ | districts. juniors Joey Unfortunately, Maskalis, Nick Long, Will Bloom, and though, there are no girls running this Matt McGee, and sophomore Chris year. The lone girl from last year’s Roger. team, Allison Savage, graduated and no Narkiewicz says, “Every time we one new has joined them team. But practice, everyone does a little bit Narkiewicz isn’t giving up. There was a good turnout for the junior high team better.” The team was undefeated last and Narkiewicz hopes those girls with stick with the sport. This year, the Knights plan to run in three invitational runs; McDade Park, Bloomsburg, and Montrose. Narkiewicz considers these meets good preparation for districts. 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