In doing so, that 400-yard freestyle relay team set school, pool, and league records of 3:20.48. He smashed his own record of 19 goals in a single-season by finding the back of the net 30 times during his senior year. He. Mr. Boulware. The WVU captain and Outstanding Athlete Award winner also set Atlantic-10 Conference records on his way to three conference championships in the mile event, qualifying twice in that race for the National Championship meet. The team set School records for victories in a season with 14and goals in a season with 59. After a stellar career at Allegheny College, he returned to coach and teach at Kiski. It included, front row, from left: Brian Jacob, Laurie (Scharff) Suprano, Daniel Hawkins, Rob Tatrn; and, back row,. James Reich, class of 1982, graduated from Kiski as one of the most accomplished wrestlers in the Schools storied wrestling program. 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, where he earned a degree in teaching and spent four years on several of its sports teams, Bridenbaugh coached football at several places in his home state of Pennsylvania prior to being selected as the head coach of the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes . Kiski Area's 1971 football team, one of Gateway's rivals at the time, was inducted into the WPIAL Hall of Fame in June, and Nemec said that kind of spurred things on to get together. Days with three training sessions and a reconfiguration of the home course to include two arduous climbs of the summer camp hill paired conditioning with remarkable grit. Based on public records. Headmaster Jack Pidgeon knew of Mr. Henrys running ability and recruited him for track and cross-country after it was certain his time as a deft running back had abruptly concluded. The championship wasnt decided until a final come-from-behind win seemingly ripped from the movies. He always found a special way to connect with and motivate his students and athletes. Kiski Area grad Jared Curcio battles back from mono to win PAC wrestling title Pittsburgh Tribune Review . He also was a Pittsburgh Pirates scout. 25th Sitting of the. Coaches, posthumous nominees, and benefactors will be inducted at the discretion of the Induction Committee. Mr. McCutcheon also had many podium finishes at the prestigious Eastern Championships. The event will be held at the Quality Inn of New Kensington ballroom with 10 new inductees going into the hall. Kyle Davis, Class of 2008, lettered in each of his four years as a golfer, hockey player and lacrosse player. The Mount Vernon, Ill., native had three athletes win PIAA gold medals, and the 1998 400 relay team brought home gold. He continued his athletic career at Wittenberg University where he was a four-year letterman in cross country and track, and was captain of both teams. We are proud of the strong sports tradition of the AK Valley where many talented individuals began their sports careers. Beano is often referred to as the "Pope of College Football" due to his knowledge and tenure of the game and is considered a media legend. Bill coached high school swimming for two years inLouisiana where he captured two state championships and two years in Texas. He was best known for his dominance on the wrestling mat. Beano was outstanding in the classroom as well as on the football field. He was a finalist in seven United States Swimming National Championships and competed in the 1976 United States Olympic Swimming trials. He received coach of the year honors at both Louisiana and Texas High Schools. It was during that same campaign that he set a single-game scoring record with six goals. Mr. Denny also earned an invitation to the 1980 United States Olympic Trials meet where he placed 13th in the 1500-meter freestyle and 16th in the 800-meter freestyle. Burrell wrestling coach Chris Como yells out to the referee during the 2008 WPIAL Class AA team finals at Gateway. The first win came against league rival Western Reserve Academy in a stunning 2-0 victory on Parents Day, and the second against Cranbrook School, 2-0 in the season finale. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. The relay also set the league standard to pair with Mr. McCutcheons individual 200 and 500-yard freestyle league record that he set as a senior captain. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 10/29/2021 7:00 PM Advancement All alumni, parents, and friends of the school are invited to celebrate the induction of Kiski's eighth Athletic Hall of Fame Class on Friday, October 29 th. Sports Illustrated 2023-02-27, 16:32. . They were undefeated during dual meet competition capping that portion of the slate with the Schools first-ever victory over Mercersburg. Burrell special needs student-athlete Andrew Gratzmiller will receive the halls 2023 Courage Award. Questions Post Question There are no questions yet for this company. He earned all-league honors for cross country and turned in the sixth-fastest time ever recorded on the Kiski course. Kiski Area Sports Hall Of Fame is headquartered in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania and works on education issues. The Maryville Daily Times 2023-02-27, 05:19. If you believe you have been sent to this page by accident, you can delete your TribLIVE.com cookies and proceed to the site. Before Mr. Fuellhart was a four-sport stud for Armys Black Knights in football, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse, he accomplished similar notoriety as a Kiski Boy; albeit, with track replacing lacrosse. Mr. Andreini was named a captain in each season of his senior year. William (Bill) Bower, class of 1973, is considered by many to be the greatest swimmer and one of the Schools greatest swim coaches in the storied history of Kiski program. Heholdsthe record in the 100meterbreaststroke at Tulane and won a conference championship in the same event. Here is the class, listed alphabetically: As part of Burrells incredible 15-year reign as WPIAL wrestling champions as a head coach or an assistant, Como guided the program from 1998-2009. The senior captain was an exceptional swimmer who excelled in distance events. Mr. Mahlas consistent throwing points set a stable foundation for overall Kiski team success during his time as a Cougar. Although their average margin of team victory was nearly two-dozen strokes per 9-hole contest, their phenomenal overall record included several matches that came down to the final hole. He excelled on Kiskis football, swimming and diving, and baseball teams. Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame 50th induction banquet May 18, 7 p.m., New Kensington Quality Inn. A multi-sport athlete at Oakmont, Preece captained the Oaks in football, basketball and track. By: Mr. Hill enjoyed a highly decorated 46-year legal career. Tom Pipkins was a fearless performer when he hit the basketball court during his heyday at Valley, and later Duquesne University. Their sole loss to a physically superior Valley Forge Military Academy may have been their most impressive performance. Championships in 1987, 1990, and 1993. He set a world record in the decathlon capturing his second gold medal of his Olympic career. Captain Arnold Cutrell paced the squad with a 9-hole average of 37 followed closely by Christopher Campisi (38), Michael Dowell (40) and Jon Taylor (41). The improved pitching staff was seen as the missing piece that lifted the program to the title. Mr. Davis was heavily recruited to play lacrosse in college, however, he chose to pursue golf at Queens University of Charlotte. The Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame inducted its latest class Saturday. He was also known for his meticulous orchestration of complex training sessions, especially when juggling multiple track and field disciplines. The league title was clinched by a tense 2-0 victory over University School in the penultimate game. Between 1995 and 1997, the team finished fourth, fourth and sixth at Eastern Championships, respectively. The 1969 team will always be remembered as the team that laid the foundation for Kiski soccers future successes. Hewas an incrediblebaseball player for Kiski. 103 Homer Center 47, 129 Greensburg Central Catholic 21, 115 Ligonier Valley 35, 105 Homer Center 45, 135 Bishop McCort 15, 115 Jeannette 35, 135 W.P.S.D. Fox Chapel Area High S chool senior Bil ly Ur so wil l be honored by the Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame after being named West MVP at the recent Cager Classic at Highlands High School. The difference between a Season Pass & an ALL Sports Pass are as follows: Earnest Clair Wilson 2007: Robert Banks Dan Fassio Dr. Arny Ferrando John Halli William Halli Jim Henderson 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Kiski's Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2013 to commemorate 125 years of athletic competition. The hall of fame's 45th induction ceremony is slated for the Clarion Hotel, New Kensington, at 7 p.m. Every level of athlete has an opportunity to grow, compete, and try something new. She was Tribune-Review Player of the Year in 2004 and went on to play at IUP and Clarion. Contact the College Counseling Office for more information. After an impressive full-team effort to secure victory at the IPSL Championship, 11 swimmers competed in the Eastern Prep School Championships, seven of whom went on to earn All-America honors. This company business address is PO Box 87 Vandergrift PA 15690. Part of Toyota Stadium in Frisco, one of the newer halls tells the story of how soccer became a viable pro sport in the US. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Banquet tickets will be $30, and details will be announced at a later date. Inadvertent errors are possible. The nominated team or individual must be ten years removed from Kiski. Former Kiski Area all-state football player Mike Halapin leads a list of 10 inductees and one team at this year`s Kiski Area Sports Hall of Fame banquet. Mr. Denny carried his skill set to the collegiate level where he set West Virginia University Natatorium records in the 1,000-yard freestyle, and in the 1,650-yard freestyle. Kiski faced rival Shady Side Academy (also 3-0 in league play entering the final game) on Kiskis Homecoming. Those teams he led were among the best in Kiski history. Mr. Reich served as the teams co-captain his senior year. The 1969 Varsity Cross Country Team, led by Head Coach John A. Pidgeon will long be remembered as the first team to capture the I.P.S.L. Kiski Area Sports Hall of Fame Saltsburg, PA Is this your nonprofit? At the time of his induction, Mr. McCutcheon still holds the school record for the 200-yard freestyle, pool records in the 500, 200, and 100-yard freestyle, as well as a member of the 400-yard freestyle relay record in 2002. They won both the Independent Prep School League (IPSL) Relay and Championship meets. The nominated team or individual must be ten years removed from Kiski. Kiskis 1958 Head Prefect extended his capacity of leadership to the athletic field as the captain of the Kiski and Army football teams. One of two Kiski Area High School wrestlers currently on the team, joining Darren Miller. Claim your profile for free Learn about benefits Summary Programs + Results Financials Operations Mission This organization has not provided GuideStar with a mission statement. Placed eighth at the 2022 Navy Classic tournament. The 1974 Football Team captured Kiskis first-ever Interstate Prep School League championship by turning in the best team performance since the 1966 squad finished 6-0-1. The Tigers went 2-2 in their pool and defeated Peters Township 48-21 in the fifth-place meet. Mr. Greenwell was named NCAA Coach of the Year, SEC Coach of the Year six times and guided his student-athletes to eight SEC Diver of the Year awards. Balanced scoring and a tenacious defensive style, that converted numerous steals into extra possessions, were keys to the championship run. The preview for the 1969 golf season predicted that Kiski had the determination, talent and experience necessary for a winning season. However, all the Cougars did was win as they completed a 12-0 slate. In 1972 he was ranked number one in the country in the 100 meter breaststroke, and in 1973 he broke the national prep school record in the same event. If you suspect Curcio, the prosaic former Kiski Area athlete who continues to participate in football and wrestling for the Division III Tomcats, is impressed with an encouraging pat on the back, you're mistaken. Through their exceptional leadership Head Coach Lee Crawford and Assistant Coach, Charles Shepard, inspired and guided them through the season to an overall record of 16-2 including a perfect 6-0 record in league play. Tags: Armstrong, Burrell, Fox Chapel, Freeport, Highlands, Kiski Area, Leechburg, Riverview. He began his coaching duties immediately, eventually becoming the head coach for the Track and Field team in 1988 and Cross Country in 1989. Organization representatives - add corrected or new Tickets are now available for the 52nd Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet, set for May 20 at the Pittsburgh Shriners Center in Harmar, near the Route 28 expressway. 2022 Kiski Area Sports Hall of Fame - YouTube 0:00 / 1:23:22 2022 Kiski Area Sports Hall of Fame No views Oct 2, 2022 0 Dislike Share Save Kiski Area Sports Hall of Fame 2022 Kiski Area. Nathan McCutcheon, Class of 2003, may have set more Kiski records during his time in the pool than any Cougar in Kiskis illustrious swimming history. A three-year football standout at Freeport after transferring from Florida, White was a first-team all-state linebacker by the AP and UPI in 1981 after he helped lead the Yellowjackets to the 1981 WPIAL Class AA title game. That unblemished record represented a remarkable turnaround from the previous campaign that included only one win. Doug Yoder was a member of the Kiski faculty for four decades (1980-2019). Jim Garland, Class of 1983, still held four top-ten all-time track and field performances for Kiski at the time of his induction. The previous year ended with a one-goal loss in the championship game, but the Cougars worked hard to return and win it all in 2008. Upon his discharge, Crytzer embarked on a lengthy career as a player-coach then as an American Legion manager, guiding Freeport to the 1960 state finals. He was an instant success in cross-country, tallying five wins his junior year and finishing first in all races but one his final year. He led many individual athletes to their potential as measured by titles, personal bests, and lasting life lessons. Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame. The Cougars beat Lower Burrell in the final quarter and topped Ford City with a dominant second half. He became the head football coach in 1914 and over the next 24 years established a legacy unrivaled by any high school football coach of that era. Tribune-Review William Bower, Jack Pidgeon, Kelly Pidgeon, David Lane, Chris Arnoldt, Mauricio Barrios Cedeo, Billy Bower, Chris Carnahan, Pat Dinan, Michael Eckert, Ian Ellis, Rick Fox, Ben Gan, Jason Gan, Cory Gray, Jimmy Gross, Kenny Horrell, Erin Johns Gless, Young-Joon Kang, Dave Kovalchik, Jordan Lombardo, Jim Mann, Steve Manofsky, Chad McCutcheon, Chris Meier, Craig Mills, Brian Moorhead, Michael Peccon, Jon Ross, Jim Scott, Harry Seibel, Steven Suhey, and Adam Taylor. Later that school year, he won the AIC long jump and triple jump. Armada Halogen is the leading technology powered travel security risk management company with swift response capabilities. James Lafayette Marks Jr.graduated fromKiskiin 1933 and took over the reins as head football coach from his father, James Marks Sr. in 1939. Many National Press sports writers considered Marks Sr. the most successful high school coach in the United States during those two decades. Kiski Opponent Opp. The evening begins with a 6 pm cocktail hour in the Swank Student Center. As a junior, he boasted an unblemished 19-0 dual meet record in the 138-pound weight class. He inspired athletes with the same disciplined passion he applied to his history students, and we all benefited from his powerful influence on our lives, declared two of his former students in a letter commemorating Coach Johnston. NH 16 - 15 - 20 - 16 = 67. Pitt and Chatham campus tours with Juniors. The Kiski Lacrosse program was only in its seventh season when this group captured the first Western PA Lacrosse Championship. Rated as one of the best high school catchers in Pennsylvania, he accepted a scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh where he started all four years, captaining the Panthers his junior and senior years. Mr. Buell was the leading tackler as a junior and senior. Donations to Kiski Area Sports Hall of Fame are tax deductible. He has been named WPIAL and PIAA coach of the year. Kiski Area is happy to announce that Season Passes (for each individual sport) and an ALL Sports Pass will be made available starting with the 2022/23 Winter Sports Season. Mr. Henry won Kiskis William H. McKillop Award, the Bob Mathias Award, the Headmasters Award, and the St. Andrew Society Award. Along with the aforementioned traits, the team benefited from incredible depth. You are seeing this page to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 ("CCPA") and other California privacy laws. The notes accompanying Tom Maentzs senior portrait in the 1953 Kiski yearbook described him as Kiskis All-American Boyrated as one of the grid greats, whose competitive spirit is nonpareiloutstanding basketball playerdestined for success both athletically and in his lifes ambition. Mr. Maentz was indeed an athletic juggernaut for Kiski as a standout contributor in all aspects of football play and on the basketball court. Coach Marks coached many talented football players who continued to play college football after graduating fromKiski. Valley High and North Carolina Tar Heels standout wrestler Joseph Galli, now president of Techtronic Industries, will be one of 10 banqueters in the Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2023. Before that contest ended in deadlock, Kiski won its first two road contests. Kiski Area Sports Hall of Fame company type is Unincorporated Association. Mr. Ballard attended Brown University on a football scholarship before an injury brought him home where he finished his undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh. Welcome to the TribLIVE.com California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) landing page. The senior track and field captain won the 1,600 and 800 at the league championship meet. "That. Lieutenant Fuellhart was killed in action in 1965 serving our country bravely in Vietnam. Robert Bob Johnston graduated fromKiski in 1951. That title-clinching climax was earned one grueling training yard at a time. Bob played football, ran indoor track and was a member of the track and field team at Kiski. Score, 7 Hempfield 4, 11 Greensburg Salem 0, 7 Ford City 3 , 10 Taylor Allderdice , 9 Taylor Allderdice 2, 9 Swissvale 2, 9 Kiski Area 2, 11 Kiski Area 0, 11 Valley 0, 10 Franklin Regional 1, 9 Riverview 2, 9 Sewickley Academy 2, 6 Shady Side Academy 5, 11 Penn Hills 0, 8 Taylor Allderdice 3, 7 Sewickley Academy 3 , 7 Shady Side Academy 4, 16 Sewickley Academy (18 holes) 0, 5 Shady Side Academy 6, Gene Arnold, Christopher Campisi, Arnold Cutrell, Michael Dowell, Philip Erickson, Randall Faust, Mark Miller, Jon Taylor, Michael Yurick.