The team was led by All-Middlesex League players Julie Severance, Courtney Campbell, Kim Harrigan and Nikki Pandolfo, along with reliable leadoff hitter Katie Rush. He made varsity as a junior and as a converted forward, the co-captain earned all-star status in his senior year. That year he set the RMHS single season record with 492 points scored and his 22.4 points per game was the third highest average at Reading. In the mid 90s, in addition to her position as field hockey coach, Mim stepped in to fill a vacancy as head coach of the already successful softball program. For his efforts, Ken was named Outstanding Spring Performer by the Reading Chronicle, Middlesex League All-Star and ML MVP. Outdoors she won the Andover Invitational for the fourth year. He caught two key passes and had numerous tackles on defense, including a huge stop on a crucial goal line stand. NFL wide receiver Marquise Goodwin holds the Track and Field News all-time high school record at 26-feet-10. Len Luizza, Dave Merullo and Jim KIley combined to pitch Reading to a 4-2 victory. In her senior year she shined in the 200 and 4x400 relay. The Rockets had more than just great pitching. Lucian Adams Dr. He would go on to graduate from Harvard in 1957, publish five books on U.S. History and teach at Phillips Academy in Andover. He went on to have pro stops in Houston, Springfield, Providence and Albany of the American Hockey League, Florida and Trenton of the East Coast League, as well as playing one year in Italy. A rugged competitor, he was able to help those around him play at a higher level. Register to let other graduates of Reading Memorial High School . Phil had been employed by Somerville High School before joining RMHS as a math teacher in 1981. During the winter season of his junior year, he was Class B champion in the 55m high hurdles and long jump. Harold Croft was a high school teacher and long-tenured track coach at Reading Memorial High School across several decades. Upon graduation, Mike attended the University of Hartford on a full soccer scholarship and enjoyed an outstanding four years at the Division 1 level. Over those two seasons she scored 29 goals and had 13 assists. The semifinal Massachusetts State Class A game pitted Reading against Keith Academy. SAVE SCHOOL. ", The most vivid memory of Steve on the basketball. The team enjoyed a terrific receiving corps. At 5'8" and 175 pounds, he was a running back on offense and corner back on defense. 508-799-3081. A three year starter under legendary football coach John Hollingsworth, his stellar two-way. Southern California High School Track and Field Record Books dating back to 1937 are on file in the Helms Athletic Foundation library. The only new element to the varsity program was the 27-year-old former junior varsity coach named Bruce MacGregor who became a shooting star on the RMHS athletic scene. Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter. Search. Boys Team Overall; Girls Team Overall; Boys Team. He was one of the reasons the Rockets were regarded as the besr defensive team in the ML. Tom's work earned him several individual honors including Middlesex League Coach of the Year three times. A consensus of Middlesex League sports writers, Following the league championship, the Lady Rocket juggernaut steamed on to win the North Division 1 Sectionals. Possessing size, strength and speed, the 6-2, 195-pounder was a tough customer to tackle. He was elected co-captain his senior year and was named a Middlesex League All-Star for the 1995-96 season. 01/2007. But a promising start to possible professional career ended when he reinjured his knee. In August 1988 Lois was appointed the first coach of the RMHS girls swim team. In the spring Gregg was State Class B Champion with a record 6'10-1/2", At 6' 3" and 195 pounds, Chris established himself as one of the most dominant hockey players in the Middlesex League. Later that fall he was signed by the Green Bay Packers to their practice squad. Up to the time of his induction, The Streak was a nationally-recognized record of 28 straight league titles and 252 consecutive dual meet victories. Andrea won the high jump and anchored the winning 4x400 relay. As a junior he scored 25 goals and added 21 assists, including a team best eight power play goals and four game winning goals. For the season, he was named a ML All-Star and finished with a record of 8-2 with a 1.43 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 54 innings. Class of 1975- Inducted 1998- Football, Basketball, Baseball, During his pre-teen years, Ken may have involuntarily sent a message to opposing Middlesex League football coaches of what was to come when as a nine year old, he was New England Pass, Punt and Kick champion. As a senior Courtney switched from midfield to corner defender and still manage to score 10 goals and 12 assists. Mike Vedder scored the game's first goal in the opening minute and the Rockets rolled to a 5-0 victory for Readings first hockey sectional title. In the Division 1 state tournament in 1979, RMHS had a bye in the first round, but unfortunately met up with powerhouse Don Bosco in the quarter finals and were eliminated. In the Spring of her junior year, Jane earned All-Scholastic honors from the Boston Globe as a high jumper, her best event. He played for BC from 1984-87 and in his junior year was a starter at nose guard. She was co-captain of the Rockettes during her final year and committed just two errors in the field. He also tied a school record which he still held at the time of his induction with six goals in a game at Watertown. If you are a current student or parent, please find useful information about upcoming events under the Schedule page. The team was led by co-captains Hollingsworth, Dwyer and Rice. During his three year varsity career, Jim was a dynamic three sport star, earning nine varsity letters and playing a vital role in the success of six Middlesex League championship teams- three eaqch in football and baseball. When not pitching Chuck played third base, hitting .360 with four home runs and five doubles from the clean up spot. He was also the ML MVP. Class of 1990- Inducted 2001- Baseball, Hockey. David Shea. Upon graduation, David attended Amherst College and continued as a two sport athlete, earning All-ECAC honors his freshman year on the baseball team. Phil always emphasizes the the lifelong and life-quality values learned through educational athletic participation, "Sportsmansip. Following graduation, he played professional hockey in Europe for eight years. Class of 1952- Inducted 2003- Football, Basketball, Baseball. He was a top-notch student and Harvard graduate and was probably the most respected and well liked student in his class. The success can be attributed to his unique combination of toughness, discipline and an uncanny ability to coax the best out of every member of his teams. From her sophomore year to her senior year, she never lost a league running or hurdling event, winning or sharing league MVP. Compare yourself against athletes in your district, your state, or the nation. Kenyon Davis earned All-Scholastic honors for his play at nose guard.while Grubbs, Noonan, Robichaud, Ensminger, Pizzotti, Walker, Wilson, Chad Hixon, Erik Kaloyanides, Charles Israel and Mike Lehane helped shore up the underrated defense. Dick was co-captain of Walter Hawkes' 1961 Tech Tourney basketball team. His 0.74 ERA was tops in the Middlesex League and he struck out 87 batters along the way with the league's best strikeouts per inning average. He'll always be remembered for his recovery of the late game onside kick as Harvard rallied to tie Yale 29-29 in 1968 and also for pitching the Harvard team into the 1971 College World Series. Under Tom, the Rockets have established a reputation for great sportsmanship, winning Massachusetts Interscholastic Wrestling Coaches Association and MIAA sportsmanship awards. Andrea Comeau Braham . In his sophomore year, Sean again spearheaded the Rockets to the Middlesex League title with a 17-0-1 league record and yet another Super 8 berth. John Doherty and Jim Kiley were named to the Boston Globe All-Scholastic bench squad and John Doherty to the. Reading Boys Basketball. his team finished in first place or, though not often, The coach's legacy, however, was not established solely on the gridiron. Differ was the team's highest scorer with 13 goals and nine assists in the regular season. June 17, 2018. . Jennifer was named a Middlesex League All-Star in both her junior and senior seasons. Courtney may be one of the most unassuming athletes inducted into the RMHS Athletic Hall of Fame. TX. In football he started at left halfback for three years and was considered, George shined even brighter on the diamond where he started as a catcher and pitcher for three years. John was a member of the undefeated 1960 RMHS Hall of Fame football team. Steve's productivity on the football team was remarkable. She helped drive RMHS to its first ML field hockey championship. At the Class B championship, he was crowned champion in both the hurdles (15.0) and triple jump (44-5), helping Reading beat Andover for the title. Joseph Kovacs 21.55m Men's Shot Put - USATF Indoor Champio. He ended his career by taking home state Class B and All-State championships in the 200 meter dash. Paul received a hockey scholarship to Northeastern University and was captain of the 1991-92 team. The first unveiled a new monument honoring those who served in the conflict in Vietnam, and the second was a ceremony naming the RMHS track for one of those men, former teacher, and coach Harold Croft. The tradition was born. In the winter Jess translated her speed on the soccer field to the track oval. In the spring, Katie played for another Lady Rocket powerhouse, the softball team. In the Division 1 state final against Catholic Memorial, the Rockets gave a strong account of themselves, taking a 1-0 lead, but CM emerged with the 3-1 victory. All-League guard Jim Brown anchored the Reading line along with tackle Don Coutreau. But he helped change those fortunes, In his three seasons on the varsity, the Roc, Watertown was favored to win the Middlesex League in Steve's sophomore year, but led by Golden and Smith, who had 18 goals and 16 assists, the Rockets went 15-3-4. A two time league all-star, he played in the Record-American Sandlot All-Star game at Fenway Park in 1967 and 1968. RHODE ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL "ALL-TIME" TRACK & FIELD RECORDS - BOYS' OUTDOOR 100m 10.55 KADEEM KUSHIMO, LaSalle Academy, Providence; (4/+1.0) New Balance Nationals, NC A+T Univ., Greensboro, NC 18Jun10 . Sean's junior season of 1999-2000 had similar results along with accolades, It was a third straight 30 goal season for Sean as he found the mark 38 times to go with 41 assists for 79 points. People who remember his career say he was probably best in football. David was a three year varsity basketball player and a starting forward for two years. That spring she was even more impressive winning every individual, Class of 1997- Inducted 2009- Football, Basketball, Baseball. 3501 S/Sgt. Sophomore Steve Langone was 9-1 on the mound with a ERA of 0.69, striking out 75 batters in 70-2/3 innings. Not physically big nor exceptionally fast, she was an All-Scholastic in two sports due to her drive, commitment, determination and intelligence on the field. After the season, Brian was named Middlesex League MVP, ML All-Star for the third time, Boston Herald All-Scholastic, Boston Globe Division 1 All-Star and Daily Times Chronicle Basketball Player of the Year. Jess played varsity soccer for four years and was team captain in junior and senior seasons and was the second leading scorer in the Middlesex League. A giant of a player at six feet, 230 pounds, Gino loomed large in an era when the 200 pound lineman was uncommon. McCarron anchored the relay for the victory with a :50.7 quarter after placing second in the open quarter mile at :50.8. Ted continued as assistant coach for the next 18 years. She was also named co-Rockette of the year with Vedder by the Daily Times Chronicle. Despite fielding some great football teams, very few players from Reading have gone on to play Division 1 college football. Skip To Main Content. He led the team in scoring (347 points) and average points per game. To obtain your official Reading High School transcript, complete the Transcript Request form and fax it to 610-371-8683. . As of the 2001 induction, head coach John Hollingsworth's Rockets continued to hold records for total points scored and average points per game. Chris Smith had nine catches for 360 yards, a 40 yard per catch average, and also caught four TD passes. Katie recorded a tremendous 20-3 record in her junior year with 143 strikeouts in 149 innings and a 1.03 ERA. Gregg was a five-time All-Scholastic and two-time Boston Globe track performer of the season. He was a three year starter on the basketball team and as a senior was All-Middlesex League and a second team Globe All-Scholastic. From then until her retirement in 1986 she work tirelessly to develop girl varsity and intramural sports programs. 102 Following. Now it was on to the Division 1 North finals against Merrimack Vallet Conference opponent Chelmsford. He scored 61 points for the season, sixth best in the league. He was named an All-Scholastic by the Globe and Herald and track athlete of the season by the Globe. In the spring of 1996 The RMHS baseball team won the Division 2 state championship. After a slow start that included one loss and two ties to begin the season, the Rockets reeled off six straight wins to finish the season. In field hockey she was an outstanding midfielder for the Lady Rockets and a two time Middlesex League All-Star. During his junior season, he helped Reading to the Division 2 playoffs in which he won three of the six games and was named the Division 2 state tournament MVP. Russ' top outdoor event was unquestionably the triple jump and at the time of his induction, his leap of. Steve Langone was ace of the staff that included Boston Herald All-Scholastic and Boston Globe Division 2 All-Star. With a 17-3 overall record, Reading set its sights on the MIAA Division 1 North tournament and opened with a 6-2 win against Peabody. Then in the post season, she led the team all the way to the state tournament's North Sectional finals. At the plate he batted .363 with six doubles, three triples and one home run. She was an outstanding two-way player and three time Middlesex League All-Star. Upon graduation, she held records in the high jump, 45-yard indoord hurdles, 100 yard outdoor hurdles, and was part of a record setting 4x100 outdoor relay team. Reading Memorial High School Alumni Class List. At quarterback, junior Bill Kelly threw for 561 yards and four touchdowns. Quiet and unassuming, Mary was a brilliant track athlete whose actions on the track spoke louder than any words. The team blitzed through the Middlesex League, earning at least 100 points in every meet. He also ran a leg for Reading's 4x100. Search. A three sport ML All-Star, Steve accomplishments on the playing field were numerous but it was his leadership, work ethic, passion for playing the game, and playing it right that best represents his high school legacy. Along with Comeau, she was part of a 4x400 relay team that set a new RMHS record that remained at the time of the induction. In the spring, Jim was a pitcher for the Reading baseball team. Injuries limited her during the indoor season of her junior year, but she still anchored the 4x400m relay that clinched the league title for RMHS with a dramatic come from behind win against league favorite Lexington. She finished second in the high jump. A committee selects representatives that have . Al was an outstanding offensive halfback as well. After signing, he played several seasons in their minor league system before returning to Brandeis to complete his education. Loading Leagues. This team was also heavy with talented players and went on to win a second consecutive Super Bowl. It has 1,222 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. And the accolades didn't stop there. Dakota Antelman , Patch Staff Posted Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 10:38 pm ET . We trust Walter's inclusion in the RMHS Athletic Hall of Fame will help preserve the flame of enthusiasm for athletics, pride and sportsmanship that Walter Hawkes carried with such dignity. Crowley and Keith Wilson were a solid pairing along with Scott Wade and Chris Allen. In those days, there was no free substitution, so George played both offense and defense. READING, MA The Reading Memorial High School track was named for legendary track coach Hal Croft in November. Women's 60m Section 1 - South Atlantic SAC Indoor Champion. As a junior, Erik played both ways, offense and defense. In his junior year, Gregg was Middlesex League MVP, Boston Herald All-Scholastic in the high jump, and named a Track All-American by the National High School Athletic Association. Things only got better for Erik during his senior campaign as he broke the RMHS sack record with 8 1/2 sacks. A two-year starter, he earned All-League honors as a senior after posting a 7-1 record with a 1.33 ERA and 48 strikeouts in 58 innings of work. Tim Holmes remains the only Reading wrestler to win a New England championship. Later, he attended Hope College in, Ken coached both football and track in Fremont, Michigan and at Tufts University, then girls track at Boston University. 77642. Reading held on to become Eastern Mass Class A champs, 5-3. In nine superb games, the Rockets dominating defense limited their opponents to a total of 32 points (3.6 PPG), including five shutouts. In the fall of 1991 he passed for 1,284 yards, second all-time in RMHS history, and in eight of ten games he threw for 100 yards or better. Coach Hawkes became Reading High's Athletic Director in 1958 while also coaching the varsity basketball team through the early 1960s and teaching physical education classes. In his junior year he was second in the 200 freestyle. She was a three-time team MVP at BU and was inducted, In 1985 Lesley became head coach of BU's woman's tennis team. High School 2023 Indoor Track & Field. Bill ran track to boost his speed and was a solid sprinter under Hall of Fame coach Hal Croft, earning league all-star honors in the 45 yard yard dash for the 1991-92 indoor season. The Bear Blvd. As a two time All-Middlesex League selection, a league co-MVP and an All-Scholastic, Kevin parlayed his ability into a hockey scholarship to the University, Kevin broke onto the ice as a freshman forward, but blossomed as a sophomore right wing, scoring 20 goals with 21 assists. He capped his football career by being named to the Record-American All-Scholastic team and earning honorable mention on the Boston Globe and Boston Travelers teams. In 1997-98, as a team co-captain, he continued his impressive work of the previous season. They lost a tight battle with Natick to narrowly miss qualifying for the Tech Tourney. As a senior she was chosen as runner up for the Eastern Mass Division 1 Player of the Year. 1. . Kevin had a great senior year with 28 goals and 31 assists for 59 points. Coached by Hal Croft and led by league MVP Gregg Duffy, the team was an ideal combination of depth and individual talent that was able to dominate its league competition, scoring over 100 points in every meet with an average winning margin of 113-31. During his junior season, he led the Rockets to the Class B Bay State Tourney championship versus Shrewsbury and earned a berth on the All-Tourney team. In all, 15% to 20% of the boys at 1,000-student Reading High routinely join the boys' track team and not many quit. In her sophomore year, Beth started at third base for the softball team which went on to win the Division 1 state championship. Their regular season mark of 19-1 tied the 1966-67 team for the school record in total wins. In the spring, Erik joined Reading's varsity baseball team as a sophomore and became a member of the Rockets' pitching rotation as a junior. On Saturday, Ben Arens placed third in the 5,000 (14:28.06) and Lily Novacek . Jamie Severance, the full time right fielder, batted .389 with 15 RBIs. Mike will forever be linked with the best who ever played for the Rockets after a terrific four year career. Hollingsworth was named an All-Scholastic by both the Boston Globe and Boston Herald. She reached a height of 5-7-1/4 a record which still existed at the time of her induction. He didn't just earn nine letters, an honorable accomplishment in itself, but he was a three year starter in each sport. He was named as co-MVP of the Middlesex League with teammate Steve Saviano and an All-Scholastic. Bishop Fenwick, a long time softball power in the state was the quarterfinal opponent. With nearly 100 individual races under his belt, Matt lost only three times in the Middlesex League-- twice as a freshman and only once as a sophomore. The latest Arizona headlines, breaking news, in-depth investigations, politics, and local community stories that matter to you. While a handful of great girls' basketball players have established at Reading High, it was Jen who set the bar for future hard court heroics. Still, he was on induction night the highest scoring defenseman in RMHS history with 149 career points on 65 goals and 84 assists. For his career, Paul scored 18 goals and 44 assists for 62 points, ranking him fourth for career points among defensemen at the time of his induction. In 1999, Rom achieved his highest honor when he was inducted into the Massachusetts Interscholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. For many, track and field in the New York City area during the '60s, '70s and '80s were magic times full of great scholastic achievement, stellar collegiate perfomers and a sizable group . That spring the Rockets reeled off their fourth straight league title, a third consecutive Class B championship, a Class B relay title, then capped it off with the All-State crown. During this span the teams have only loss nine Middlesex League dual meets and have had nine undefeated ML seasons. His contributions during the 1996 season. Reading Memorial High School Basketball #GOROCKETS. Bill Robichaud, Erik Olson, Mark Thornton, Tom Ensminger and Matt Noonan among others were outstanding blockers. As a sophomore Tim had an outstanding debut season with a 13-3 record. By the first league meet of the year, Michael had won the position of first singles which he would hold for his four high school years. Randy DeRosa, Josh Gardiner and Chris Robichaud were state chamions. To do this the team had, In 1979, Charlie was named a Boston Globe All-Scholastic. Hermann led a deep backfield with Rick Stoddard, Jackie Hoyt, Carl Gerade and Norm Southard. In 1952, he quarterbacked the Brown freshmen to their first undefeated, untied season which included 24-0 and 59-0 wins over Yale and Harvard. All SR JR SO FR. The 6'2", 210 pound right hander was 7-2 with a 0.66 ERA in his senior year for the baseball team. Academic and All-Scholastic honors followed from the MIAA and the Globe and Herald after graduation, as well as a full football scholarship to UMass. Playing along side Ralph were Dick Carleton, Bob Surdam, Jimmy Cook, Harold Cogger, Leo Connors and Henry Milton. The second game was a tough one against a good Stoneham club. Class of 2000- Inducted 2009- Track, Soccer, In her years at RMHS Jess was a varsity level. In the Class B outdoor relays, she was part of a shuttle hurdles team that set a Class B record. More specific criteria for consideration for and inclusion in these records are contained in the Policies and Procedures link below as based on standards supported by the . His career mark of 206 points was the school record for 38 years. He had the added dimension of a soft mid-range jump, His senior season was one to remember. Ken is no stranger to success at the state level. Starting in her freshman year, she was a relay team winner at the New England championships. In addition to his exploits on the football field, Gino threw the shot put and discus for the track team. Mike was selected Middlesex League MVP for the 1982-83 season and All-Scholastic honors soon followed. Between her freshman and sophomore seasons, she had a combined. Records. He was a starting member of the basketball team during his junior and senior seasons and helped lead the Rockets to a brief appearance in the Division 2 North tournament in 1996. All Rankings League Standings. Mark was a great baseball player and an outstanding all-around three sport athlete with a knack for rising to the occasion. Lesley attended private school as a freshman. For this one season, the team transcended historical football passions and soccer was king as they took their fans on an exhilarating 22 game ride. During her basketball career she scored 813 points. Steve attended Boston College and his 1.55 ERA as a senior was the best in the country in Division 1. Girls 4x200 Relay team also shines, takes third. Ted was an integral part of the RMHS baseball program for 29 years from 1977 to 2006. Mary was also an All-State indoor high jump champion as a junior and an All-State and New England champion in the hurdles as a senior in the spring of 1990. As a hitter, she batted over .400 in her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. An unselfish, two-way player, she earned the respect of teammates and opponents alike with her earnest efforts and skills. She threw the shot put over 30 feet and came within a 1/2 inch of breaking the school long jump record. Perhaps no Rocket player has ever been as team oriented as Chris. But, Katie's best sport was ice hockey. Future RMHS Athletic Hall of Fame coach John Hollingsworth had high expectations for the team to be the first league champion since 1967 and they didn't disappoint him. Scott and Butt anchored the extremely talented offensive and defensive lines: Jim Henry, Wayne Lapham, Larry Hodson, Dick Lupo, Toby Winkler, Dick Lucchini, Larry Rice, Gino Serrechia and Brian Dacey. He earned All New England honors in the triple jump and qualified for the Division 3 National Championships. However, his primary interest was track. In his senior season, the "hustling. She won an amazing seven Class B championships including four in hurdles and three in high jump. High School One-Act Play; Junior High One-Act Play; Theatrical Design; Play & Publisher Lists; Film; . Mark was champion of the All-States in the high hurdles and at the New England meet, he finished second. Brooks PR Invitational, Memorial Stadium, Renton, WA 18Jun16 3,000m STP 9:38.99 DREZEK (3) Glenn D. Loucks Games, Memorial Field, White . While the Reading hockey team has had a few sophomores and even freshmen named to the All-League team, only one player in Reading history has been a three-time Middlesex League All-Star as a goalie. In the winter of her senior year, Jane finished second in the hurdles helping Reading win its highest honor in her tenure, a Division 2 State title. He also drove in 18 runs, struck out only three times and committed just two errors on the season. For his tenure with the JVs, he was the sole coach and though his main focus was developing players for the next level, his teams still probable won 70 percent of their games. In her junior year the team compiled a 17-2-2 record while she lead the team in scoring with 9 goals and 11 assists.. She was name a ML All-Star. The Worcester Public Schools offer a wide variety of athletic activities for elementary, middle, and secondary students. The final game was against a strong Springfield Tech team. The team captains were Gregg Duffy, Carl McFadden, John Mello and Derrick Sanford, each of whom earned All-Middlesex. The highlight of his year was being selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 1983 NHL entry draft. In those days a team had to win 75 percent of its games to qualify. Her team has been Middlesex. His teams were becoming more successful through the years and finally in 1994, the year after he left, had their best year going undefeated in the Middlesex League and winning the State North Sectional Final. As noted by basketball coach Bill Carroll, "Steve made everyone who played with him better due to his hard work, dedication and unselfish play. Athletic Director. Chuck was a two way starter in football at defensive and offensive end. The Rockets so dominated league competition they lost just one half point during the season. Search. He went on to win the 1973 State and New England championships, Mark also had a successful career for the Rockets on the gridiron as an outside running threat from his halfback position.

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