Athletics; Hall Of Fame; 2010; James "Mickey" Taliaferro. Wrestling under legendary coach Sam Rossi, Bennett became Roxburys fourth New Jersey state champion as a senior in 1972 when he won the 178-pound title with a dominating 6-0 decision to cap off an undefeated, 24-0 season that also included a District 2 and Region 4 title. A coach for five decades, White is known for starting the girls team at Cranford and is the Father of Cranford cross country. He was a 10-time selection as Union County Coach of the Year, while also being named Coach of the Year by the Star Ledger, Track and Field Newsletter and the National Federation of State High Schools Association Northeast section. (Andy Mills | NJ.com)SL. 201 West End Place In 1991, she posted the third-best ERA in the nation for Division 3 teams. The Hall of Fame acknowledges the contributions and accomplishments of the individuals who are worthy of recognition and . Congratulations to the honorees and thank you to the award presenters: Alexa DellaRocco 2008. They also won Watchung Conference championships in 1956 and 1957. He also coached soccer for Cranford in 1993-1994. Or you can email nomination forms to saisdathletics@saisd.net. Zulick graduated from CHS in 1957, and from the University of Miami in 1963. He also leaves behind his four siblings, Dorothy Keith, Judy Schiller, Kathy Melchionno and Robert Preston. The Wheaton Athletics Hall of Fame began in the year 2012 when the first class of honorees was inducted. Barnett also served as associate athletic director at Northwestern . The New Hope-Solebury High School Athletic Hall of Fame exists to recognize and honor New Hope-Solebury High School student athletes, coaches, teams and sports contributors for their achievements and/or contributors to the New Hope-Solebury High School Athletic Program. Therefore, the committee is now accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame. Nominations to the Hall of Fame are accepted each year until the end of the calendar year, when the Hall of Fame committee . He coached and mentored hundreds of Roxbury kids through the Colts program. She was a 4 year Varsity starter in Soccer, Basketball, and Softeball. Fax. Styler went on to compete at Villanova. (NJ Advance Media file photo). New Jersey Group III State Championship 1956
Watchung Conference Championship 1956. 3: Dennis McCaffery, Coach, Baseball, 1999-present. Coon Rapids High School Hall of Fame. The Roxbury High School Athletic Hall of Fame honors alumni, coaches, and friends of Roxbury High School who have demonstrated exceptional personal achievement, distinctive contributions to the advancement of athletics and heartfelt dedication to Roxbury High School. Cranford Creamery Announces 2023 Season Opening Date. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Jessica Dreyer, Field Hockey/Basketball/Softball, 1994. A two-sport standout, Ingram was a three-year letter winner in football and played four years of varsity baseball. (Photo courtesy of retrosimba.com). Winning the NJ Group 3 and Union Championships. Donald was a Cranford graduate in 1980 and attended Northeastern University. He was named Ivy League Wrestler of the Year and received Browns Fritz Pollard Award as outstanding male varsity athlete of the year. Outside of CHS he pitched in the Junior College World Series. One of the final four at the Olympic trials in 1968, Pender was one of the best wrestlers to have wrestled at CHS. As JV field hockey coach from 1988-2002, White had 3 county championships and a record of 145-53. Cranford High School has had its share of outstanding athletes in its history. Gino was a Cranford graduate in 1975 and attended Union County College. A three-sport athlete who finished with nine varsity letters, Christiano made an impact each time he stepped on the field or court. Great local journalism like NJ.com's high school sports coverage requires new types of support moving forward. In 1940, Stanley won the highest Princeton football award, the John P. Poe Trophy. Kern also played for their AAA team and retired from baseball after the 1959 season. 8 of those years, she won Watchung Conference championships. Samantha was a Cranford graduate in 1999 and she attended Providence College. He was also the Union County high jump champion in 1935. He went on to coache many different track and field groups. While its not an international event, Guimaraes was ranked No. Please subscribe now and support the local journalism YOU rely on and trust. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School). They won 19 consecutive games before suffering their only loss of the season to Gloucester Catholic in the State Championship final. The Cranford Sports Hall of Fame Committeehave announced 13 new inductees who will be enshrined during its Sixth Induction Ceremony and Banquet to be held on Friday, October 22, 2010at 6:30 p.m. at the Gran Centurions in Clark. We stress academics, the arts, athletics, and student involvement in the community. Please return completed form to: CCHS Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to attend Fairfeild University and later on the University of Connecticut. He was the All Watchung, All Union, and All State 1st team. Before heading off to the University of Tennessee, Flamini led the girls soccer team to a share of the Group 3 state championship and a 22-0-1 overall record - the first undefeated team in program history. She was the Union County All-Around Champion, Beam Champion, and Floor exercise Champion. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Sonji Jenkins, Field Hockey/Softball, 1986. He Created the Girls Track Team. Fedorchak signed a full athletic scholarship to Rutgers University where the team had an 18 game win streak and went undefeated in 1976. Proudly honoring our former student/athletes, coaches, and athletic department volunteers who excelled both on and off the field at Redford Union High School. Andrews had a standout career in college, starting as a tight end for three years at Rutgers. Laura was a Cranford graduate in 2007 and attended Georgetown University. Christiano was a two-time All-Group 3 and All-Conference pick. He went on to play at Rhode Island before transferring to Fairleigh Dickinson. He had a Duel Meet Record of 907 Win. Established in 2014, the SAISD Athletic Hall of Fame honors alumni who have made a positive . A four-year first team All-Morris County selection, Alexander was a part of three undefeated, Iron Area Conference winning teams in her career. DiFabio was a first-round pick (20th overall) of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1965 draft - the first draft held by Major League Baseball. To learn more about the Athletic Hall of Fame, click here. Their outstanding achievement and contribution to the Roxbury High School athletic program has deemed them worthy of this recognition. He recieved a scholarship to play football. A 2010 inductee into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame, Polito was a right-hander who stepped on the hill and dominated. Greeley West High School principal Jeff Cranson presided over the hall of fame ceremony with assistant principal and athletic director Ryan Hilbig. The honorees are: 1999 and 2000 Football Teams, Sandy Burgess '93 (athlete), Bryan Persons . There he coached many sports which included both boys and girls. Coaches, mentors, administrators and participants, these 12 forged the path to establish the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame. He directed the boys cross country team to eight straight Union County titles between 1997-2004. Fedorchak graduated CHS in 1974. MACON The State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame inducted a blue-ribbon class this past weekend players, coaches and administrators highlighted by the inclusion of former Bulldog He will enter the hall as one of Roxburys most decorated athletes. A message regarding the passing of Bonnie Watters. On September 30, 2022, Stratford Academy inducted its 12th Athletic Hall of Fame class. He was inducted into the NJ State Region 3 Hall Of Fame. Class of 2020. Shawnee athletics will emphasize the dedication needed for all student athletes to reach their full academic and athletic potential. Ray White is known as the "Father of Cranford cross country." He was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. He went on to attend the University of Pittsburgh before using his final two years of eligibility at Robert Morris. During his 4 year span as a varsity wrestler, Pender went undefeated for 3 years, losing only once in dual meets in his whole 4 years of high school. In addition to the ceremony (scheduled for Feb. 25), there are also multiple . As a sophomore, he finished fifth, while taking third as a junior. Polito was named the Union County Player of the Year in 2000 and 2001, finishing with a career record of 27-1. Her time of 2:05.74 snapped a record she set the previous season. He went on to attend Parsons college and graduated from there in 1963. A time to share memories will begin at 7:00 PM. The Cranford Sports Hall of Fame Committee have announced 13 new inductees who will be enshrined during its Sixth Induction Ceremony and Banquet to be held on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m . He was the Union County player of the year in 2000 and 2001. Julie Byrne was a four-time Union County champion in the 100 butterfly. Shelly Mittleman7. He was inducted into the NJ State Region 3 Hall Of Fame. He and his brothers, Dominick and Vince, established the Roxbury Colts junior football program in 1958 to enable boys in Roxbury to play organized sports without needing to travel long distances. For additional information pertaining to the T/E and Conestoga High School Athletic Hall of Fame, please contact Kevin Pechin, Athletic Director, Conestoga High School at 610-240-1023 or pechink@tesd.net. 1971 Baseball team. Superior accomplishments as a student-athlete at Carl Sandburg High School. He graduated from CHS in the year of 1959. Bill Tardive was instrumental in starting organized football in Roxbury. He was also a three-time letter winner in football. HOW TO NOMINATE PEOPLE: This is only for Derby High School, not the entire City of Derby. An All-State selection as a senior in the pole vault and three-time first team All-Union County selection, Burke made her mark before taking her talents to Notre Dame. During this time, Kern was named to the 4 county All-Star team. He played on the 1956 Group III State Basketball Championship team. Jenkins proved to be a dominating pitcher for Cranford, earning All-Union County, All-Group and All-State honors during her career. The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2016: James Cranford Hoyle, Teacher and Coach. She led Cranford to the state finals in her senior year - her first and only season of organized basketball for the Cougars, averaging 25 points per game - and went on to become a three-time All-American player at Montclair State. She coached in Cranford for 25 years. A four-year letter winner in baseball and a three-time winner in football, Folinusz made his biggest impact as a catcher for the Cougars. A graduate of Cleveland High School in 1937, Sayre earned a total of 7 Varsity letters as a member of the Football, Basketball, and Baseball teams. Pender coached the recreation wrestling team, the Central Jersey and Union County League, the NJ high school freestyle swim team, the Junior Pan American tournament, as well as the NJ high school freestyle teams at an international exchange in both Denmark and Iran. He batted .419 with two home runs, 11 doubles, two triples, 27 RBIs and 14 runs scored. Stanley graduated from CHS in 1936. NOTE: Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the poll below. He was voted the runner up for the High School Athlete at the Penn Relays. Address. DALLAS The Dallas Independent School District announced the inductees to its fifth class of the district's athletics Hall of Fame on Wednesday, which . Carol Blazejowski. In 1976 Amitrani set two Union County records in the mile and two mile races. DiFabio was selected to the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame and the Delta State College Hall of Fame in 1996. During her time as softball coach from 1977-1992, White had a record of 251-105. 1: Ryan Williamson, Football/Baseball, 2013. Presenter: David Beckerman. Grier was a three-time first team All-Union County pick and a McDonalds All-American nominee. George was a Cranford graduate in 1960 and went on to attend Lehigh University. 200 Irish Road, Berwyn, PA 19312. He was a member of the 1936 Football team which finished 9-1. Dorfman left quite a legacy at Cranford. After defeating Bloomfield and Randolph in the first two rounds, Roxbury stunned 3rd ranked Plainfield 7-6, in the Section 2, Group 4 state finals at Giants Stadium. Athletics; Hall Of Fame; 2005; Thomas Albans III. Among those being honored are the state champion 2000 women's varsity soccer team, who finished as the top-ranked team in the state; the 1956 men's varsity basketball team and the 1973-74 women's basketball team, whoended with a mark of19-1 under head coach Sally Morel in their first year of varsity competition. He was part of the State Championship for his football team. He was selected to play in the Under Armour - All-American game after his senior season. This class, comprised of six athletes, one coach, one team, and one athletic contributor, will be the fifth group to be inducted into the schools Athletic Hall of Fame. In football, Folinusz earned first team All-Group 3 recognition as a junior and senior in addition to receiving All-County and All-Conference honors. 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