There have been many people who have made a significant impact on Joel Barlow Athletics. He owns a 431-172 career record, including 13 conference titles, nine county crowns, nine sectional titles and three state championships (2010, 2012, 2013). Please note, the poll will view rapid-fire voting from any individual IP as an attack and will put that IP in a time out. (NJ Advance Media file photo). The Hall of Fame crest proudly highlights Commitment, Sportsmanship . Mangiro would go on to start for three seasons at center for Penn State University and earned the designation as captain his senior year there. He was the All Watchung, All Union, and All State 1st team. DiGiovanni went on to attend the University of Pennsylvanias Wharton School of Business. Completed nomination forms can be mailed to SAISD Athletic Office at 110 Tuleta Dr., SA, TX 78212. He was the record holder for the school in pole vault. sports season, citing 3 main concerns, West Windsor-Plainsboro joins Carteret as districts to shut down fall sports, Ryan Williamson led all vote-getters with 1,536 votes. 1 in the 800. He batted .419 with two home runs, 11 doubles, two triples, 27 RBIs and 14 runs scored. In college, Musmanno appeared in 62 games and was a four-year letter winner for the University of Southern California. Jamar Ingram proved to be a standout football and baseball player. Whenever talk of Cranford athletics comes up, Whites name instantly becomes part of the conversation. Had 4 players become state champions for individual events. George was a Cranford graduate in 1960 and went on to attend Lehigh University. She won the 2009 Group 2 pole vault and triple jump state titles. White coached varsity girls basketball for 9 years and had a record of 131-76, receiving the UCIAC award for 100 wins. Kern graduated from CHS in 1952. As JV field hockey coach from 1988-2002, White had 3 county championships and a record of 145-53. (NJ Advance Media file photo) Zoeller was a first team All-State pick as a junior and a second-team selection as a senior. Inducted as part of the inaugural class of the Womens Basketball Hall of Fame in 1999, Blazejowski is considered one of the greatest women players of all time. Eric Reese - 2003, Baseball, Football, Basketball. 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. Former IHS Athletes (at least 10 years past IHS graduation) and former IHS Coaches (at least 5 years retired) may be nominated. They were the top ranked Group III school in the state, and the #8 ranked team in the whole state. 200 Irish Road, Berwyn, PA 19312. He was a 4 year letter winner and the team captain in 1974. 4: Sue Flamini, Soccer, 2001. The 1971 Baseball Team was coached by Norm Koury. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Ray White, Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field, 1966-2006. NOTE: Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the poll below. Here are some step by step suggestions to get you moving in the right direction. Amitrani, a 1976 CHS graduate, was the Union County champion for the mile run in 1975. Coach. The founding members are 12 individuals who have dedicated decades to Cranford Sports. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Renee Dorfman, Coach, Field Hockey, 1970-1972, 1975-2001. Fax. Julie Byrne was a four-time Union County champion in the 100 butterfly. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Irene; his four children, Christopher Preston, Kathleen Russo, Jennifer MacPherson and Jill Murphy as well as 5 grandchildren. As a running back and defensive back, Ingram earned All-Union County, All-Watchung Conference and All-Group 2 honors. and non permitted items at school sporting events. 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 coached Roxbury Hall of Famers Nancy Seeger and Sandy Alexander in his earlier years and coached four undefeated teams (two boys and two girls). Founded in 1996, the purpose of the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame is to honor and preserve the legacy of those who have excelled in Cranford Sports. The 1973-1974 team was the first Cranford women's varsity team. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Margaret Zoeller, Field Hockey/Basketball, 1984. She was a CHS graduate in the year of 1997 and she went on to attend St. Joseph's University. Mary Beth Heesters-Klesh5. The Memorial field sports complex in Cranford is named for Mr. White. John Cameron Little Class of '60 - Football and Track . Englese, who was also a 200-meter MOC champion, went on to compete at Georgetown University. Cranford Creamery Announces 2023 Season Opening Date. Our incredible coverage of high school sports needs your support. A 1966 graduate, Albans was lst Team All County and conference and 2nd Team All State Group IV and All State All Groups. While it's not an easy task, establishing a hall of fame for your school can be one of the best ways to connect your program with its history. We know you take these polls seriously. She was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. After graduating in 1953, Bill served in the Navy during the Korean War from 1955-1957. He also coached soccer for Cranford in 1993-1994. Bethel SD Athletics Hall of Fame Membership Information. Fedorchak was a varsity football, track, and 9th grade wrestling coach at CHS as well as a gym teacher from 1978-1980. Grandville High School Athletic Hall of Fame announces Class of 2022 Published: Mar. He was the 8 time All Union county winner from Winter of 1997 to the spring of 1999. The Wheaton Athletics Hall of Fame began in the year 2012 when the first class of honorees was inducted. Sue Flamini was the top female vote-getter, collecting 1,374 votes by the readers.SL, NJ Advance Media No. All rights reserved (About Us). Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Vote for the 4 athletes/coaches in the Mount Rushmore of Cranford sports. In winning the . This post was contributed by a community member. Currently, there are 57 honorees including athletes, coaches, teams as well as members of our community. 1 ranking in the state after winning the 2013 state crown and has been inducted into numerous halls of fame. Al Lies6. Requirements: Among other accomplishments and qualities, the committee values those . Barnett was athletic director at Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was also a Varsity letter winner in Soccer and Track, and coached the Cranford Diamonds softball team. He averaged 28 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and a block. He had over 200 tackles and eight interceptions over his final two seasons. She went onto a successful running career on the college level at Penn State. 4: Catarina Guimaraes, Track & Field, 2022. She made a quick impact at Cranford, where she helped lead the team to the 2020 NJSIAA Central East D state championship in her first season. He went on to play at Rhode Island before transferring to Fairleigh Dickinson. 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. He was an outfielder on the baseball team, receiving county, conference and Group honors as well. He was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame in 2002. New Jersey Group III State Championship 1956 Watchung Conference Championship 1956. Subscriber Exclusive. 103 Old HighwayPO Box 163Whitehouse, NJ 08888Phone: (908) 534-2422(908) 534-2422, ABOUT US | CONTACT US | SEND FLOWERS | GRIEF RESOURCES | FUNERAL PLANNING, In deference to Chucks lifelong devotion to youth sports, donations would be appreciated to First Tee, a childrens golf league in Raritan, at. 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. In 1976 Amitrani set two Union County records in the mile and two mile races. DiGiovanni made his mark by setting 11 school records in indoor and outdoor track, in events ranging from sprints to the mile. About Russomanno: Olivia Russomanno is a versatile All-State player out of Cranford High School and the PDA club program in New Jersey. Williamson was drafted again following his junior season, taken by the Washington Nationals in the 15th round. Timothy Styler10. Considered one of the best all-around athletes of his generation, Dadd was a four-year varsity baseball player, too, earning All-State honors as a catcher in 1934-1936. Mazzella is one of only four students to score over 1000 points during his high school career. Nominees must have demonstrated good citizenship while in high school and after leaving high school. SL. He would earn a spot on the U.S. national team and later went on to a professional career in mixed martial arts. She set school records in the 200 IM, 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke, while also being a member of two record-setting relay teams - 200 medley relay and 400 free relay. These four men brought national recognition to Cranford High School and was the 1st Union County team to win the national championship. One of Cranfords top distance runners, Styler capped a sensational high school career by winning the Group 3 state title in the 3,200 meters and finishing sixth in the Meet of Champions. He was named to the All Watchung Conference team twice and once to the All Group IV team. Nik Fekete is arguably the top 189-pound wrestler to come out of Cranford. At 5-foot-11, Crawford played center for 14 AAU seasons (1955-69), two with Clarendon in Texas and 12 with . Pender also won the Dave Worth Memorial Trophy and qualified for the New Jersey national team and the International team. Nearly 12,000 votes were cast and the battle for the top spots proved to be intense. He was a 2 year Football letter winner and a 3 year wrestling letter winner. These inductees represent over five decades of Gaels . VanBrunt was drafted by the Montreal Expos but chose to attend Montclair State. Natalie Englese went on to compete at Georgetown University. Albans, a 1965 graduate of CHS, holds the Cranford High School record for the 880 yard run (1: . The 1981 Wrestling team had a spectacular season, undefeated in dual meets, and became union county champions. Raymond was a Cranford Coach from 1966 to 2006. She was also a four-year varsity basketball player. Fax: (618) 351-9603. He was also an outstanding fast-pitch softball pitcher as well as serving as a Pop Warner football coach. 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. Mangiro was a two-time first team All-State offensive lineman selection. Ray White is known as the "Father of Cranford cross country." Schmidt was involved in CHS sports event management for over 25 years and is still actively involved in recreational tennis. 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. He was a two-time MLB Draft selection and helped the Cougars to three state championships in baseball. Baseball proved to be his best sport, earning first team All-Union County and All-State honors as a catcher in his final season as the Cougars won the Group 4 state championship. Christiano ranks first all-time in winning face-off percentage and second in groundballs. He then attended Seton Hall University. Along with all of his championships, Pender was 1st team All Watchung Conference 3 times and 1st team All Union County 2 times, as well as being named to the All Metro Team. Named a second-team Associated Press All-American as a senior in 1984, Andrews was drafted in the seventh round of the 1985 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. She was inducted into the NHSACA Hall of Fame in 1998. The Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the induction of the 2019 class of the Sparta High School Athletic Hall of Fame: Elizabeth Hanson Junker - 1992, Girls Basketball. Dreyer graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1998. Individuals eligible for nomination must have graduated from Cranford High School more than five (5) years prior to their nomination, whereas; coaches are . The 1946 track relay team consisted of Richard Brown, Frank Krause Miner, Victor Saybe Nielsen, Howard Thomas, and coach Seth Weekley. (Andy Mills | NJ.com)SL. He also leaves behind his four siblings, Dorothy Keith, Judy Schiller, Kathy Melchionno and Robert Preston. The Roxbury High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced the RHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019. In 1940, Stanley won the highest Princeton football award, the John P. Poe Trophy. At the Penn Relays, the team won the national championship, upsetting much larger and higher favored teams. Kern signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies and played for their single A team, making the All-Star team. Purpose: To recognize individuals with outstanding achievement at, and for, Coon Rapids High School and provide a link between the school's past and future. Archdeacon went onto play college football at Montclair State College and was a member of the 1970 team that played in the first Knute Rockne Bowl in Atlantic City. Comments (-1) Subscribe to RSS Feed - News . Induction is based solely upon high school athletic accomplishments in sports officially recognized by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Phone. . For additional information and to purchase tickets you may also contact Committee member Kathy Gilbert @ Gilbertk@cranfordschools.org. He was named Ivy League Wrestler of the Year and received Browns Fritz Pollard Award as outstanding male varsity athlete of the year. Byrne graduated with Bucknells second-fastest 200 backstroke (1:57.11) mark and fourth-fastest 100 backstroke (54.76) and 200 IM (2:02.27) times. Our 6th banquet and induction ceremony was postponed last fall and has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 1st, 2022. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. She coached Girls Basketball at Tioga High School in central Louisiana for 23 years . He also was on the basketball team during those same years. As a baseball player, Kern was named All Union County and All State. He was also a three-year letter winner in basketball. She coached in Cranford for 25 years. The sole purpose of the RHS Hall of Fame is to honor outstanding athletes, coaches, contributors and "championship teams" from [] Great local journalism like NJ.com's high school sports coverage requires new types of support moving forward. He was inducted into the NJ State Region 3 Hall Of Fame. As of 2019, a total of 482 individuals have been inducted since the first class in 1982. Form the 'Hall of Fame Committee.'. All athletes who earned a varsity letter during their high school career. A four-time Union County champion in the 100 butterfly, Byrne proved to be a sensational competitor. The Hall of Fame Committee is responsible for accepting nomination forms, researching prospective inductees, and making the final selections for new inductee classes. DiGiovanni was a three-time Union County champion, an AAU Junior Olympic champion and co-winner of the UCIAC Scholar-Athlete Award. A tough offensive player who possessed exceptional rebounding and passing skills, Joan Crawford was an Amateur Athletic Union star and a leader of the women's basketball movement in the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s. This is to help keep everybody safe at our highly attended sporting events. 1973-74 Women's Varsity Basketball Team13. The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019 are: George Earl Nethercutt Class of 1935, Baseball . Comments (-1) Kofa to induct inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class. Individuals being enshrinedinclude former field hockey and softball starLauren Porter, a 1997 graduate who was athree-year letter-winner in both sports --and Patrick Slocum. This year, Cranford was one of eight New Jersey high schools selected to be part NJ Advance Medias annual summer Mount Rushmore project. All tickets must be purchased by . She has also set five new student records at Cranford High. A member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team, Blaze also played professionally and served as president and general manager of the WNBAs New York Liberty. They were coached by Sally Morel with assistant coach Diane Connelly. Coach Holloway was the first female elected President of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) and served in that role in 1992. Alfred Brown Sr.2. GREENSBORO Northwest Guilford announced the 15-member inaugural class of its athletics hall of fame Friday night during halftime of the Vikings' football game with Southwest Guilford. He was the America Conference Division A MVP, and the New Jersey State Scoring Champion. Cincinnati Public Schools' Athletic Hall of Fame. A standout track athlete, Grant helped Cranford with the North 2, Group 2 indoor track title in 2013 - the only title in program history. The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame's 67th Annual Induction Ceremony is scheduled for the weekend of Feb. 24th and 25th. Dadd was a 1936 graduate of Cranford High School. He wrestled at Michigan State, earning All-American status. He owns a dual meet career record of 907-220, won 35 Watchung Conference titles, 10 Union County crowns, six sectional titles and three state championships. He directed the Cougars to the No. The state Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2013, McCaffery is synonymous with winning baseball. Polito went on to pitch at Brookdale Community College, helping the team reach the JUCO World Series. She directed the Cougars to 11 Union County championships in 12 title-game appearances and two sectional crowns. 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. Among those who made an impact during their playing days were (top left, clockwise) Carol Blazejowski, Ryan Williamson, Nik Fekete and Kelly Burke. The Hall of Fame was established in 1996, and last inducted a group of student-athletes in 2005. In 1980, Fedorchak signed a contract with the New York Jets. 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. Cranford Facility Directions; Hall of Fame; NJSIAA; Permitted Item Policies; A high school All American, Pender won the state freestyle tournament 4 times as well as 3 district tournaments, 2 Union County championships, along with 50 open tournaments. Barnett also served as associate athletic director at Northwestern . Cranford High School, a four-year public high school located in Cranford, New Jersey, is the home of the Cougars. 1: Ryan Williamson, Football/Baseball, 2013. The purpose of the Nipmuc Regional High School (NRHS) Athletic Hall of Fame is to select, recognize, and honor former student-athletes, teams, coaches, and supporters who have brought distinction to themselves and Nipmuc Regional High School through their achievement, commitment, leadership, and sportsmanship in athletics in order to connect the Mendon-Upton community and NRHS alumni with the . As a junior, Folinusz hit .510 with nine home runs, 48 RBIs and 29 runs scored, while also being named Union County Player of the Year. Muldrow earned All County Honors both in Football and Basketball as well as being a four-year letterman in Track & Field. Kern also played for their AAA team and retired from baseball after the 1959 season. He was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. Please return completed form to: CCHS Athletic Hall of Fame. 2000 Women's Varsity Soccer TeamTickets are $ 60.00 per/person and may be purchased at the following locations: Cranford High School (main office), CHS Athletic Department (Marc Taglieri, AD), Cranford Police Station, and from Committee members including Chairman Chuck Archdeaconwho may be contacted @ 908 713-0502. Leading up to October's ceremony, Cranford Patch will havefeature articleson the newest Hall of Fame members. Edward Faulkner4. Lauren was a Cranford graduate in 2003 and attended Rider College. . 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. Dorfman left quite a legacy at Cranford. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School). Dadd was a third team All-State basketball player after helping Cranford win the 1936 Group 2 state championship. Coach Farrell was named NJ state school wrestling coach of the year. Coaching career. We stress academics, the arts, athletics, and student involvement in the community. Mangiro also contributed on the basketball court at Roxbury High School, where he graduated as the all-time leading boys scorer with 1,074 points scored in his career (a distinction he still holds) and led the program to its first-ever Morris County Tournament final in his senior season. After high school, he was a four-time state freestyle champion, and a winner of 100 open tournaments in a 17 year wrestling career. He went on to attend the University of Pittsburgh before using his final two years of eligibility at Robert Morris. Before honoring the inductees, Cranson and . Albans led the CHS Cougars in touchdowns with 8, receptions with 22 and yards with 442. Don Scofield - 1960-1989, XC and Track Coach The Overland High School Athletic Hall of Fame serves as a means of recognizing, preserving, and honoring athletes, coaches, and individuals who made significant contributions to the athletic programs at Overland High School. She also was the 2nd team All-Union county, All State North IIin 2001 for Soccer. He was a first team All-Union County and All-Conference pick as well as being named second team All-State. Staying Continue reading "Hall of Fame" . organizer and founder of such organizations as the PAL, Sports Hall of Fame, and the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. She was a 4 year Varsity starter in Soccer, Basketball, and Softeball. He was ranked 10th in the United States, he was a Region Champion for 3 years, District and Union County Champion in 2005/2006 and the NJ State Champion in 2006. The athletic department aspires to create lifelong confidence and expects all student athletes, coaches and stakeholders to respect themselves, their opponent, the sport, Shawnee High School and the Lenape . Shall be eligible upon retirement from active teaching / coaching. 8 of those years, she won Watchung Conference championships. (NJ Advance Media file photo), NJ Advance Media No. Norman Muldrow is the only Cranford athlete to have his number retired. Their final record stood at 24 - 2. Jessica Dreyer was a three-sport athlete for the Cougars. She was the Morris County Champion as a sophomore and junior, and finished as runner-up in her senior year behind fellow Hall of Famer Nancy Seeger, a 2013 inductee. They will officially enter the Hall of Fame on Nov. 10 during a ceremony at McGovern's on the Water, 310 Shove St., in Fall River, Massachusetts. 1956 Men's Varsity Basketball Team12. SL, Tom Polito had a career record of 27-1 for the baseball team. The poll went live on Tuesday, Aug. 4 and ended Monday, Aug. 10 at noon. Here are the inductees for the Class of 2022: James Vogel, Class of 1974, basketball/baseball. 201 West End Place Anthony DiGiovanni set 11 school records in indoor and outdoor track. Donna was a Cranford graduate in 1996 and attended West Chester University. Kate was a Cranford graduate in 1988 and attended Douglass College and Rutgers University. Phone: (618) 457-3371 Ext. He also holds the Princeton record for most TD receptions in one game (3 vs. Navy in 1939). Kitty White graduated from Henry Hudson Regional HS in 1973, and from Montclair State University in 1977 and again in 1983. Their outstanding achievement and contribution to the Roxbury High School athletic program has deemed them worthy of this recognition. During that time he was a 3 letter winner and was named all Watchung Conference (1973) and All Union County (1973) for football. A three-time captain in football and wrestling, Fekete made his mark on the mats for the Cougars. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Overall, he was an eight-time Union County champion between indoor track in 1997 through the 1999 outdoor season and captured seven Watchung Conference titles. Any nominations received will be in consideration for 2022 and beyond. 2: Dennis McCaffery, Coach, Baseball, 1999-present, Sue Flamini was a standout soccer player, taking her talents to the University of Tennessee. He went on to play football at Lehigh University. Players, such as Hall of Famers Dave Bennett, Len Perfetti, and dozens of others that who go on to excel at Roxbury High School fell in love with the game playing for Coach Tardive. Coon Rapids High School Hall of Fame. He made his biggest impact on the football field, earning first team All-State honors and being named Mid State 38 Player of the Year as a senior. Dorfmans team posted a winning record in all but two of her 30 seasons. She was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. Lauren Porter8. Muldrow won a grid scholarship to Lincoln University in Pa. and played for the Cranford Clippers as a two-way tackle from 1947-1952. Contact Us. As a junior, Williamson was a third team All-State pick and earned first-team status as a senior. 09, 2022, 1:45 p.m. Grandville's Allyssa DeHaan waits to be sent into the game near the scoring table during a . He directed the Cougars to the No. She was also solid in the cage for the field hockey team, recording 11 shutouts and posting a 0.89 save percentage. In winning the title, he was Cranfords first state champion since the early 1960s and just the third Cougar to achieve that accomplishment. The Windsor High School Athletic Hall of Fame's intent is for Windsor High School in Windsor, Connecticut and our community to recognize and honor those past athletes, coaches, teams, and volunteers who have made exceptional contributions to sports at Windsor High School. She also went on to coach multiple sports, He attended Lyndhurst High School and graduted in 1948. Wheaton High School has a proud tradition of athletics dating back to the school's opening in 1954. (NJ Advance Media file photo). The Concord-Carlisle Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1992 for the purpose of honoring the finest athletes, coaches and other sports personalities who have helped develop and broaden the rich athletic tradition of CCHS. Class of 1972, Mike will be the fourth wrestler inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019. He also earned many other athletic achievements, including the US Swimming, Outstanding Service Award. Kofa High School Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2020 class. 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