Was a key member of Plainvilles first state championship basketball team in 1958-59. He used to bring his football buddies home with him, Salomone said, and they were all heroes to me. Niko was elected to participate in the Connecticut/Rhode Island Football All Star game and was awarded defensive game MVP. The only blemish on that season was a loss to Southington on Thanksgiving Day. 17 Kane Fry. Coached basketball at Plainville High School 19501963 and 19741977. Balducci had the game winning hit in the title game and Pugliese had a key hit to drive in an insurance run. Alden Doughty They were only exposed to soccer for the first time as high school students. Statistics meant little to Richie Buchanan, especially next to his devotion to the student-athletes of his town. During that time he earned All Northwest Conference honors all four years as well as being named Northwest Conference swimmer of the year in 1990. It was all they needed to start this miraculous run. He was a member of the 2000 league Championship with San Bernadino Stampede in A+ league. Naoemi Villafane also competed in the Heptathlon. As a swimming standout, specializing in breaststroke and IM, she was All NWC and CVSC all 4 years of high school and earned All-State honors her senior year. Football; KS Football; Plainville High School Football; Football (2021) Schedule; Plainville Football (2021) Schedule. Bit as he was known during his active sports days, is a member of the PHS class of 1934. ESI - Emergency Safety Intervention. Graduated from Plainville High School in 1977 as a three sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball. He was also a driving force behind the construction of the concession stand and scoreboards on the old athletic complex. To recognize, share and preserve individual and team achievements that have brought pride to Plainville while performing or coaching at Plainville High School or Plainville teams or gained prominence at the collegiate or professional level. Graduated from Plainville High School in 1974. He was third on the team in hitting (.379) his senior year and made second-team all-conference.He played with fellow Plainville Sports Hall of Famers Brian Edge and Earl Snyder on those Hartford squads. To top it all off, Jill closed out her high school career by winning the girls outdoor heptathlon championship. On the diamond, the southpaw was a starting pitcher and outfielder as a sophomore and junior. Biskupiak, who finished the year with an 8-0 record, pitched 21 scoreless innings in the tourney and struck out 18. Coach Doucettes accomplishments include having won over 300 swim meets in his career as well as a Boys swim team record of 147-47-1 over a fifteen year span from 1973-1988. Connecting to Apple Music. Coach Knurek coached three sports, football, basketball and baseball. He moved to Nevada and made his mark as an attorney and boxing official. He was also regarded as one of the best foul shooters in school history. The 58-59 team almost duplicated the undefeated feats of the 1937 and 1947 teams going into its final game against arch rival Southington coming out on the short end of a 12-0 score. Jim was a four-year starter in center field and a member of four NCAA Division III tournament qualifier teams. Graduated from Plainville High School in 1967. On the baseball diamond, Jim was a hard throwing lefty who as ace of the staff had a 6-1 record in his senior season and also contributed with a .375 batting average. On the hardwood, Greg used his athleticism to provide offense in bunches and solid defense and as tri captain of the track team, Greg used his strength and speed to be a consummate winner in the 330 yard intermediate hurtles, 220 yard dash, 100 yard dash and as anchor of the 4X110 yard relay team. As a lifelong Plainville resident grew up learning sports from the towns best. Rusty was an outstanding two sport star in football and basketball. He batted .438 with a team leading 23 RBIs. Her time for that event ranked her 52nd in the world at that time. He currently holds Plainville High School records in the 50 Meter Free Style and 3 different relay teams. James Tufts Michael Verrastro Jim went to CCSU where he played basketball and baseball. At 6 feet tall, 230 lbs., he was a monster of a man who once played every play both offense and defense for the Blue Devils football team. Bill was one of only a handful of student athletes in his day to commitment to only one sport for the entire year. The Devils stung Abbott Tech of Danbury, 49-31, with Jackson and Lasher combining for 37 points. He began his noteworthy racing career shortly after high school and went on to become a nationally recognized racing star successfully competing in every form of motorsports from go-karts to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. That sums it up, but there is so much more. Mel graduated from Trinity College and later coached football, basketball, track and golf. He was Most Outstanding Wrestler in the Northwest Conference in 1988 and 1990. Anthony John Forcella He coached the PHS freshmen basketball team and the junior varsity baseball team as well as Rocky Hills varsity baseball in 1980. Jim was the leader of 11-1 team, finished 16th in state meet as a junior and as a seniorhe was 2nd in CVC meet, 3rd in state meet and 13th in state open. Jeff was selected by the New York Mets in the 4th round of the amateur draft in 1984. Arthur Nelson He starred in three sports at PHS-football, basketball and baseball-to earn a ticket into the Hall of Fame. We just wanted to make it. Graduated from Plainville High School in 1954. He has been involved in Nevada Boxing since the 1970s as a Judge and member of Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) 1985-88, and Chairman 1987-88. As a junior running back and defensive back, Dave played every game as a punishing runner gaining 160 yards and 3 touchdown in one game. His hard work continued and Keith was chosen to be a member of the Italian Olympic team and a participant in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. John received a football scholarship to attend Loyola University in California. Volunteer He hit .333, smacked a pair of home runs and collected 16 RBI.As a sophomore, he earned his first varsity win as a pitcher, but made a larger contribution at the plate, batting .361 with a homer and 16 RBI. The defense with West the leading tackler and Hubert Royces booming punts held the ferocious air attack unleashed by Southington. Coach George Grasso loved having an athlete so versatile that was so willing to participate in any event necessary to help the team win. Borio, a three-time All-Northwest Conference third baseman/pitcher, had 20 hits as a sophomore for a league title team. 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Racking up 21 quarterback sacks in a nine games season is an impressive statistic. Amazingly, Janice struck out only twice between her sophomore and senior seasons. Joe Dehm was a three sport athlete in baseball, basketball and football at New Britain High School and is considered one of the greatest catchers in school history. Ell-Saline High School. She was the Athletic Backers Outstanding Female Athlete her senior year.Her accomplishments led to achieving Plainville Highs highest honor the William Cassidy Outstanding Athlete award in 1995. Graduated from Plainville High School in 1939. Everybody ended up at Mickeys house. Wayne Zaleski was coaching softball and football at the time and asked if Tom would be willing to help with the football statistics and that began his reign as the keeper of the records for softball and football. Mike received the U.S. Marine Corps Hartford County Athletic Accomplishment Award in 1963. Steve was the consummate three sport star as he is one of only a handful of athletes that were stars on three State Championship teams in one year. NOTE: Next years 6th graders may 1 ranked team in the Hartford Courant state baseball poll. In 2001, he hit .281 with 20 homers and 35 doubles with Binghamton in the Eastern League. John played football, basketball and track. Basketball during his years at PHS and he is ranked as one of the greatest basketball players in PHS history. After crushing Middletown and Goodwin Tech to start the season, the Blue Devils lost consecutive games to Naugatuck, ending a 25-game unbeaten skein, and Bristol Eastern. Coach Doucette also received the C.I.A.C. He was a versatile football player who as a tri-captain with Bob Dalke and Joe Natale excelled splitting time at quarterback, running back, punt returner, pass receiver and punter. Bruce was a key runner in cross country contributing to the teams 3 year record of 29-4. He was also the only high school baseball player in the country selected for a tryout for the 1984 United State Olympic team. He was the 1990 Class S State Champion in the 50 Yard Freestyle as well as finishing second in the State Open that year. Rhonda and her teammates qualified for the State Open Indoor Track meet for three years where she earned All-State honors. He had the honor of participating in the post season including 2 Super Bowls. Thats why we won a lot.. Bob really opened eyes on the hardwood where, as co-captain in 1971, he established a school record of 43 points scored in a single game, a record that stands today. Al pitched his own no hitter and 1 hitter during the regular season and was the pitcher who established a new state record in 1939 for a high school baseball team scoring three consecutive shutouts in the tournament. Graduated from Plainville High School in 1999 as a three sport athlete in baseball, basketball and football. Lisa has a career batting average of .384 with 89 hits and 6 home runs. He finished his senior year with 417 points. Sylvester Vet Mason (Father) As a back-up during his junior year and was a starter as a senior, averaging 18 points per game. Plainville Cardinals (Plainville, KS) Varsity Football 22-23 - MaxPreps Biskupiak was also adept in the classroom, earning Plainville Highs Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award in 1993. She was captain of the CCSU swim team in her junior and senior years. In state meet competition, she set the Class S record in the backstroke in 1991 and broke her own mark in 1992, a record that stood for 14 years. An experience late in his sophomore season ignited his love for wrestling when he met a returning state champion from Berlin in an NWC title bout. Lewis B. Tucker Sengles legacy should lead off with baseball as he led off so proficiently during an era that validated Plainville High as the seat of one of the sports great scholastic dynasties. This versatile 5-foot-10 inch, 160-pound right-hand hitter batted a career-high .337 while leading the team with 20 stolen bases and sharing the team lead with nine home runs. In track and field, she set the PHS school records in both the discus and shot put, while being a 4 time Conference Champion in those events. As a student athlete, Mickey was the number one ranked male scholar in PHS while earning ALL STATE honors in both football and basketball. I had the benefit of watching John pitch and I can say that there were many more happy feet in the batters box that set feet. Lisa Cianchetti Mandeville Graduated from Plainville High School in 1987. Earle was a record setting basketball and track star. He played forward, guard and center and was a top rebounder on the 1959 State Champion basketball team and he was the shot put champion for the 1959 State Champion track team. Click on the link below for a pdf registration form. He scored three touchdowns in the opening day 27-20 win over Notre Dame-Fairfield. On the hardwood, John was a dominant center and power forward for the devils leading the team in scoring and rebounding. He was a member of the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox. John earned ALL STATE honors in 1949. Brian was a key member of Plainvilles 1992 Class L State Championship and No. Biskupiak, Plourde, Jakobowski and Fish logged the most innings. He ran for 100 yards on 11 carries in a win over Avon in which he raced for a 63-yard touchdown on the second play of the game. He also anchored the 4X440 relay to a school record of 3:26.6. She continued her swimming at St Bonaventure University where her team won the Atlantic 10 Title her senior season. Hill City is hosting a Jackie Stiles Basketball Camp! Bob set a school record for offensive receptions in one game with 7 catches. He went on to play track at Trinity Pawling Prep School where he set the school record for scoring and Univ. Graduated from Plainville High School in 1959. Leroy is considered by many to be one of the greatest athletes in Plainville High School history. Victor Paradis had it drummed into his head at an early age how difficult it was to be a three sport athlete. Kevin graduated from Plainville High School in 1981. His athletes held a combined five state records as members of his teams and three are already in the Plainville Sports Hall of Fame. The 1965-66 team went to the state final but lost a 59-52 decision to East Catholic.He served as head soccer coach for the programs first seven seasons. He was pushed around for most of the first two periods until he used a headlock and throw late in the second to put his foe on the brink of defeat. Dr. William A. Petit, Jr. Harold M. Johnson He was a consummate power forward in basketball- played four years. Display: Dependability, dedication and leadership and ability are the qualities that make RED a true Hall of Famer. Peter established four individual school records in the 200 yard freestyle, 500 yard freestyle, 100 yard freestyle and 100 yard backstroke and was a member of two relay records in the 200 yard medley relay and 400 yard freestyle relay. The Blue Devils have won eight state championships and the first came in resounding fashion in 1983.The Blue Devils, under the guidance of head coach Ron Jones, went 23-0 to become the schools first undefeated team since 1938. As a senior, Larry lead the team in tackles and also scoring 20 points in one game against Platt High School. To this day, Bit Santucci cherishes his coaching of the kids as his most rewarding memories of his sports career. Competing in one varsity sport in college is challenging enough, but Bill played both baseball and basketball for Southern Connecticut State College. Brian Brooks Graduated from Plainville High School in 1959. He was also a steady hitting centerfielder when not on the hill. Graduated from Plainville High School in 1933. His teams have won nine conference titles and he has coached 27 players who earned ALLSTATE honors. He then beat East Lyme 3-0 in the quarter-finals. He was also a talented place kicker, kicking five field goals in a single game. 51 Madden Staab. Both were All-Staters as juniors. A compact 59, 198 lb combination of power,& speed and piston like drive as a running back was unequaled in any era. The team recognizes Kalbach and Dino Iorli (Hall of Fame Class of 2004) as great track coaches. While at PHS, Bob was an athlete, manager and assistant coach. Coach Doucette spent 34 years coaching Boys swimming. The heptathlon is a two day competition that consists of 7 events. In baseball, he lettered and played all four years at the varsity level under then coach Tony Forcella. He took 2 steps when most others only had to take one, but he never stopped and was never intimidated or afraid to go after anyone. He played semi-pro ball for the New Britain Falcons and was team captain. Ericka Boiczyk Fangiullo Middle School Football. He earned a scholarship to play at the University of Miami.He was a two-way choice for the 1971 All-Central Valley Conference and quarterback on the All-Hartford Suburban team. As a senior co-captain, he hit .340 and stole 25 sacks.Plainville pounded Maloney, 15-3, in the 1995 Class L final, and Sengle played his role exquisitely, drawing three walks, stealing three bases and scoring three runs. As a member of the Jaycees, he served as president and all the offices leading up to that position and was awarded their highest honor, becoming a U.S. Jaycees Ambassador and Life Member. John was effectively wild at times that even the best opposition knew not to get comfortable in the batters box. Plainville, Kansas - Wikipedia Lennys athletic skills were further showcased in track where for four years, he competed in the high jump, long jump and 880 yd run. Dash, 880 yard relay, long jump, broad jump and 300 yd. Ted was a member of the PHS wrestling team for four years, serving as captain in his senior year. He broke the school record for field goal percentage. Bob has been associated with sports in and around Plainville for more than 65 years. Art Nelson is a recipient of the Sports Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Award. Plainville lost both games against semifinal foe Simsbury during the Central Valley Conference season but gained revenge when it really counted, 39-35. Robert is an avid hiker and completed the 100 highest peaks in New England on the Appalachian Mountains Clubs List. Art has been a tireless supporter of PHS sports for more years that most of us remember. Gerry Joseph is the recipient of the Sports Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Award. Pat also coached at other local schools including N.B.H.S. 1971 Class M CIAC Merit Award Champion Football Team Corky played halfback, end and kick returner and was captain as a senior. He has been a high school basketball referee for 43 years and a high school and college soccer referee for 38 years, including several NCAA Division II quarter final games. Fernando Otero The Devils were ranked 15th.But expectations have a tendency of weighing heavy on the shoulders of high school athletes. Ericka went on to Springfield College and participated both in swimming and diving and track and field. Sylvester Vet Mason (Son) Is considered one of the best running backs in Plainville High School Football history, and an extremely versatile Track Athlete who amassed 973 yds. He was considered to be a pure shooter who could dominate games by his very presence. 202 SE Cardinal Ave Plainville KS 67663. Dont get Plainvilled!. In 2008 Stafford Motor Speedway named a section of its grandstand after him in honor of his 100th victory there. Joseph Buddy Silva Coach Grasso represents the finest in an educator and coach and he shared those talents daily while at PHS. Michael & Marion Mastrianni John was Plainvilles own wild thing before there was a wild thing. In additional to football, Ted Knurek also encouraged education and it is estimated by many that he helped more than 50% of his graduated find and enroll in college or secondary education. Tony was the point guard for the 1942-43 class B State Championship basketball team. Red was never one to look for personal awards, rather sacrificing himself for the good of the team. 1984 State Champion Baseball Team Francis P. Rusty Camp He was a guard on the basketball team and was captain and centerfielder for the baseball team. Always one for a challenge, Gary was once held back in cross country meet for thirty seconds by his coach and still managed to win the meet. In addition to her athletic achievements she excelled in the classroom and was All Academic during her 4 years. During her track career, Jill had been ALL STATE in 11 events, All Conference in 21 events and won New England titles in both the long jump and 55 meter hurdles. John is considered to be one of the greatest athletes to pass through the halls of Plainville High School. Jim was a four year letterman and star in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track earning the captains title in cross country as a senior. George coached cross country from 1965 to 1976 compiling a record of 127 wins and 12 losses. He also coached Plainville PAL Basketball for 10 years, Plainville Youth Soccer for 8 years and Plainville Travel Soccer for 3 years. They finished 16-5 which was the best winning record for girls softball up to that time. On the diamond, Bruce enjoyed some of his greatest personal success batting over .450 and not striking out in both his junior and senior years. Connecticut Boys Swimming Coach of the Year in 2008-2009. He captained the 1947-48 conference champs and Class B semifinalist basketball team and was also named to the ALL STATE team. Graduated from Plainville High School in 1959. He was a great competitor in the batters box and on the mound. His involvement with Plainville High School sports and the Plainville High School Athletic Backers Club started in 1996 where he was President for 6 years. Michael Bakaysa Jackson had 20 points to lead Plainville to a 47-33 triumph and a quarterfinal trip to Yales Payne Whitney Gym. She furthered her education and attended University of Hartford where she earned her masters degree. David Fish He made a brief interim coaching appearance in 2004 and served as an assistant principal of PHS from 1993 to 2004 when he became principal of PHS. A past President of the Athletic Backers Club, Art continues to provide assistance in the running of the concession and the support of the student athletes. She gained prominence in swimming during a period of unparalleled success for the girls swim team with a four year dual meet record of 52-5. Not only did she compete for four years, she was All State for those four years and was the MVP of her league, the Connecticut Valley Conference, for four years. Elementary Lists Highschool Lists. But tenacity and unity joined hands under the guidance of coach Pat Riera. Buchy as she is known, was a member of the Blue Angels intramural sports team of the 1940s & 50s at PHS, participating in basketball, baseball/softball, field hockey and cheerleading. He was a multi-talented star in two sports, football (3 years) and baseball (3 years) who earned the respect of his team mates and coaches for his commitment to the team. It was a very controlled game. Janice has also been involved with fundraising for Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis research. Matt served 5 terms as President of the Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance and won the Arthur McGinley Award for meritorious service in 2003. The 1981 season ended at the hands of Sheehan, so the season-ending victory over the Titans two years later was sweet revenge.The Devils burned Farmington (9-4), Watertown (6-4, quarterfinals), Joel Barlow-Redding (7-0, semifinals) along the way. 19 Dayton Wallace. Ironically, Larry scored all of Plainvilles points in that victory over Platt. Rhonda was a field athlete and threw the shot put, indoor weight and hammer. It seems like baseball is his passion, but Gerry can be seen at almost any sports venue in town. During those three years, the team was undefeated with Tom setting at least seven school or state records in the 220 yd dash, 440 yd. A Letter to Cardinal Fans from the USD 270 Board of Education. Mike was a key component of the old Vitos AC softball teams and has enjoyed coaching success in basketball and golf. Plainville had posted some exceptional teams in the first seven years of Jones tenure, but none was able to break through to a title. Plainville defeated Sheehan-Wallingford, 5-1, in the final on June 12 at Southington High School. Gerry has been a special supporter of Plainville sports for more than 35 years in various capacities with various groups. Charles Smith Pat Riera also coached with the legendary Bill Detrick at C.C.S.U. Also Brian BIskupiak, Brian Edge, Earl Snyder, David Fish, Coach Louis Mandeville, Coach Gregory Ziogas and Coach Robert Freimuth have been inducted into the Plainville Sports Hall of Fame. In 1993, he batted .361, whacked six homers and drove in 21 runs. It was fun to play and fun to be around. They didnt think anyone was going to be able to beat them. Watch Later. Bob was a forward/center on the hardwood and, was the center point of the beginning of the dominance of Plainville mens basketball during the 1950s and early 1960s.
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