He pitched 17 of 18 games for the Cougars posting a 13-4 record and setting two records (400 strikeouts and 218 innings pitched). Joan Crawford. who made his mark on the CHS ice hockey team --scoring 190 goals in 92 career games for the Cougars -- and remainsthe 3rd all-time leading scorer in state history. The first Asian-American to gain induction into the Lowell High School Athletic Hall of Fame, Chea Touch survived an incredible trek escaping the Cambodian genocide of the 1980s. (Photo courtesy of retrosimba.com). Subscriber Exclusive. He has worked on the Cranford Chronicle for many years. The Hall of Fame honors the contributions and accomplishments of these individuals and teams who are worthy of recognition and serve as examples for others to emulate. She was a CHS graduate in the year of 1997 and she went on to attend St. Joseph's University. On September 30, 2022, Stratford Academy inducted its 12th Athletic Hall of Fame class. The Cranford Sports Hall of Fame committee is accepting nominations through Nov 1, 2019 for the Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2020 slated for enshrinement in November 2020. . Fekete was also a two-time U.S. Open national finalist, a PanAm champion in 2006 and finished fifth at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Freestyle Trials. The Hall of Fame, which was formed in 2013, gained five new members on Saturday night at the Native Sons Hall. He was the record holder for the school in pole vault. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Irene; his four children, Christopher Preston . Nominees must have demonstrated good citizenship while in high school and after leaving high school. Comments (-1) Class of 2019 . She was also a Varsity letter winner in Soccer and Track, and coached the Cranford Diamonds softball team. He went to Blair Academy in 1992 and Brown in 1997. Grier was a three-time first team All-Union County pick and a McDonalds All-American nominee. 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. He was the Union County player of the year in 2000 and 2001. The left-hander was named to NJ.coms list of the top 25 players since 2000 when it was released in 2016. She coached Girls Basketball at Tioga High School in central Louisiana for 23 years . A popular English Teacher at Roxbury High School, Collins coached the boys and girls cross country teams from 1974-1995, and then again from 2008-2010. She is an original member of the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame, inducted in 1996. Playing under the direction of 2017 RHS Hall of Fame inductee Frank Dekmar, Ahern scored 1,632 points in four varsity seasons. Al Lies6. In three seasons, he posted a 95-5 career record and was a three-time district, region and Union County Tournament champion. Carpenter was a four-time All-Ivy selection, an Ivy League Rookie of the Year and a first-place finisher in the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association tournament. Coach Holloway was the first female elected President of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) and served in that role in 1992. Muldrow starred as an offensive and defensive tackle at CHS and was elected as team co-captain his senior year in 1945. James "Mickey" Taliaferro11. George was a Cranford graduate in 1960 and went on to attend Lehigh University. Grandville High School Athletic Hall of Fame announces Class of 2022 Published: Mar. Flamini was a four-time All-Union County selection, two-time Union County Player of the Year and led the team to four straight Watchung Conference titles. The founding members are 12 individuals who have dedicated decades to Cranford Sports. Kern signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies and played for their single A team, making the All-Star team. McCaffery was the 1990 Big East Player of the Year while at Villanova and was taken in the 19th round of the 1991 MLB Draft by the Angels. Albans, a 1965 graduate of CHS, holds the Cranford High School record for the 880 yard run (1: . He also leaves behind his four siblings, Dorothy Keith, Judy Schiller, Kathy Melchionno and Robert Preston. Kevin Minnick may be reached at kminnick@njadvancemedia.com. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 1 ranking in the state after winning the 2013 state crown and has been inducted into numerous halls of fame. Cranford High School is not only one of the top-ratedacademic schools in New Jersey year after year, but their sports programs are well-respected throughout the state as well. White coached varsity girls basketball for 9 years and had a record of 131-76, receiving the UCIAC award for 100 wins. As a senior, he rushed for 1,712 yards and 19 touchdowns, while throwing for 681 yards and four TDs. In 1976 Amitrani set two Union County records in the mile and two mile races. He was Co-Captain of a team that became the NJ State Champions Group 2, Section 2. He Created the Girls Track Team. Sandy won three Conference Championships in her career. Muldrow earned All County Honors both in Football and Basketball as well as being a four-year letterman in Track & Field. 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. 253-677-6989. The first step in creating a hall of fame for your school is likely the most . The Hall of Fame crest proudly highlights Commitment, Sportsmanship . Bill Tardive excelled in football, basketball, and baseball at Roxbury High School. She directed the Cougars to 11 Union County championships in 12 title-game appearances and two sectional crowns. A 2010 inductee into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame, Polito was a right-hander who stepped on the hill and dominated. The state Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2013, McCaffery is synonymous with winning baseball. Barnett also served as associate athletic director at Northwestern . 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. He graduated from CHS in the year of 1959. Class of 2011, Jessica will be inducted as one of the most prolific players that the perennially successful girls soccer program at Roxbury has produced. In basketball, Dreyer set records for the most points, 1399; most rebounds, 756; most steals, 275; and most blocks, 150. Anthony DiGiovanni set 11 school records in indoor and outdoor track. He went on to coache many different track and field groups. Alan was an All-Morris County selection as a junior and senior and an All-State selection as a senior. She went onto a successful running career on the college level at Penn State. He went on to play at Rhode Island before transferring to Fairleigh Dickinson. In 2016 he was elected to Bernards High School Athletic Hall of Fame. . She was a member of the United States U-17 National Team and earned All-American recognition as a junior and senior. c/o Athletic Director. He also coached soccer for Cranford in 1993-1994. According to Eurobasket.com, Grier was most recently on the roster of Valle de Egues in Spain. These inductees represent over five decades of Gaels athletic tradition. Selected to the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2010, Carpenter was a state champion at 112 pounds in 1990 and took third in 1991 at 119 pounds. In addition to his baseball talents, he was a three-year letter winner in football and part of its 2012 sectional championship team. As JV field hockey coach from 1988-2002, White had 3 county championships and a record of 145-53. DiFabio was selected to the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame and the Delta State College Hall of Fame in 1996. In 14 games, the margin of victory was 20 points or greater. This past November was the 7th Induction Ceremony into the Cranford High School Sports Hall of Fame, a tradition started by our own Chuck Archdeacon in 1996. Nominations to the Hall of Fame are accepted each year until the end of the calendar year, when the Hall of Fame committee . Carpenter went on to compete at Brown University. (Andy Mills | NJ.com)SL. 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. Dorfman left quite a legacy at Cranford. organizer and founder of such organizations as the PAL, Sports Hall of Fame, and the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. Sayre was an outstanding Football and Baseball official for 45 years. Burke was a three-time sectional champion in the triple jump, was a key member of back-to-back outdoor state title teams and holds school records on the indoor and outdoor pole vault as well as outdoor triple jump. 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. 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 . 1301 E. Walnut St. Carbondale, IL 62901. She scored 3,199 career points in college - more than any player, male or female, at that time - and was the first recipient of the Wade Trophy in 1978 as college basketballs player of the year. Chuck retired in 2000. Shelly Mittleman7. 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. The team ran in the Penn Relays and became national champions setting the record for fastest time ever for NJ High School team. 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. Shawnee athletics will emphasize the dedication needed for all student athletes to reach their full academic and athletic potential. During this time, Kern was named to the 4 county All-Star team. Joe DiFabio was taken in the first round of the inaugural MLB Draft in 1965. 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. We stress academics, the arts, athletics, and student involvement in the community. He was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. Willie graduated from CHS in 1991. 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. A three-time captain in football and wrestling, Fekete made his mark on the mats for the Cougars. He was the head track coach, named 10 time Union County Coach of the Year, Star Ledger Coach of the Year, Track and Field Newsletter Coach of the Year, and National Federation High School Assn Northeast sectional Coach of the Year. Styler, a 1999 CHS graduate, finished off to attend Villanova university. Superior accomplishments as a student-athlete at Carl Sandburg High School. 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. 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. Sue Flamini played college soccer at Tennessee. 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. He was inducted into the NJ State Region 3 Hall Of Fame. He was voted the runner up for the High School Athlete at the Penn Relays. White started the girls recreational basketball program. (NJ Advance Media file photo). He was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Address. New Jersey Group III State Championship 1956 Watchung Conference Championship 1956. 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. This post was contributed by a community member. He was selected to play in the Under Armour - All-American game after his senior season. In 1965, Albans was the Watchung Conference champion in the 880 yard run. He directed the boys cross country team to eight straight Union County titles between 1997-2004. In 1978 Andrews was instrumental in leading the Gaels to their first Iron Hills Conference-Iron Division title. Her time of 2:05.74 snapped a record she set the previous season. George was a Cranford graduate in 1953 and attended Lehigh University. DiGiovanni went on to attend the University of Pennsylvanias Wharton School of Business. 212. Our 7th banquet and induction ceremony will be taking place in the fall of 2023 on a date to be determined. Grant was a second team All-State selection as a senior and was a two-time All-Union County first-team pick. Members: Students, staff members, coaches, and community members. 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. Dorfman was also named the Union County Coach of the Year 12 times. 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. Outside of CHS he pitched in the Junior College World Series. There have been 5 ceremonies inducting members into the Hall of Fame. There he coached many sports which included both boys and girls. Bill Tardive was instrumental in starting organized football in Roxbury. Timothy Styler10. In 1980, Fedorchak signed a contract with the New York Jets. He had over 200 tackles and eight interceptions over his final two seasons. The Memorial field sports complex in Cranford is named for Mr. White. Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the PHS athletic program and, in some cases, at both the college and professional levels through their participation as athletes, coaches or administrators are inducted annually at an Induction Dinner as part of the . She was also a four-year varsity basketball player. Phone: (618) 457-3371 Ext. 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. She has also set five new student records at Cranford High. Laura Reigstad Zakrzewski - 1988, Girls Basketball. Contact Us. Green also had 22 tackles and three interceptions at defensive back. Richard Prior, a 1961 graduate of CHS, wrestled an entire season without allowing an opponent to score a single point. He coached and mentored hundreds of Roxbury kids through the Colts program. Terence Grier graduated as the boys basketball program's all-time leading scorer. They also won Watchung Conference championships in 1956 and 1957. That 2003-04 squad went a perfect 16-0 in the Iron Division. A two-year starting quarterback and defensive back, Green led Cranford to the North 2, Group 3 championship as a junior - its first sectional title in program history. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Cy Dadd, Football/Basketball/Baseball, 1936. Archdeacon is probably best known for his commitment to youth sports in Cranford; serving as coach, organizer and founder of such organizations as the PAL, Sports Hall of Fame, and the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. He played on the 1956 Group III State Basketball Championship team. Spending three years anchoring first singleson the CHS tennis team -- 1968 graduate Ed Faukner also joins this year's class -- honored for posting an impressive 51-3 career mark. Any nominations received will be in consideration for 2022 and beyond. He played on the 1956 Group III State Basketball Championship team. Cranford High School has had its share of outstanding athletes in its history. 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. They were coached by Sally Morel with assistant coach Diane Connelly. In 1974, Fedorchak won the individual championship for the Watchung Conference in shot-put and discus. . Gino was a Cranford graduate in 1975 and attended Union County College. He was signed by the Pottstown Firebirds of the Atlantic Coast Football League in 1971. In 2012, a small group of passionate community members started the Marinette High School Athletic Hall of Fame, with a vision to establish a board of directors and a selection committee to create an event to honor the greatest to ever call themselves Marines. 3: Dennis McCaffery, Coach, Baseball, 1999-present. Mangiro was a two-time first team All-State offensive lineman selection. He played many sports at Cranford High School with Basketball being his favorite. His overall varsity record is 60-3, 35-1 in dual meets. Presenter: Bud Kohler. Athletics; Hall Of Fame; 2005; Thomas Albans III. Born in Rahway, NJ he was the son of the late Charles M. and Dorothy Preston. DALLAS The Dallas Independent School District announced the inductees to its fifth class of the district's athletics Hall of Fame on Wednesday, which . Thomas was a Cranford graduate in 2001 and attended Brookdale College. Class of 2020. Robert Pender graduated from CHS in 1980. Bryanna Grant helped Cranford with the North 2, Group 2 indoor track title in 2013. Currently, there are 57 honorees including athletes, coaches, teams as well as members of our community. (NJ Advance Media file photo) Here are some step by step suggestions to get you moving in the right direction. It begins at 6 p.m. In 1961, Prior was state champion. Kern graduated from CHS in 1952. Musmanno was a first-team All-Morris County selection as a junior and senior and a first team all-state player as a senior. Coach Martin established the pressure of man to man defense with this class which resulted in holding their opponents to 50.2 points per game. Kern also played for their AAA team and retired from baseball after the 1959 season. Also in 1975, Amitrani won the NJ state Group IV championship for the two mile run. At Princeton, Stanley played football holding the NCAA and Princeton record for the longest TD reception (97 yards). He also earned many other athletic achievements, including the US Swimming, Outstanding Service Award. She also went on to coach multiple sports, He attended Lyndhurst High School and graduted in 1948. He was on the CHS Ice Hockey Team from 1992 to 1996. During his 4 years in high school, Zulick was a 4 varsity letter winner. Union County Intercollegiat Conference Scholar Athlete and Female athlete of the year in 1996. She was also solid in the cage for the field hockey team, recording 11 shutouts and posting a 0.89 save percentage. He moved on to do track and field in Villanova and graduated with 7 Watchung Conference titles. VERNON, CT The 2022 Rockville High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 18. Cranford High School, a four-year public high school located in Cranford, New Jersey, is the home of the Cougars. Chuck began his coaching and teaching career in Savannah, GA, then Atlanta, GA and in 1968 moved onto Bernards High School in Bernardsville, NJ. 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. The members of the team were Terry Madonia, Naomi McLane, Carol Blazejowski, Jane McGee, Ann Hudack, Fern Silverman, Lisa Levine, Nancy French, Mary Ann Daly, Mary Pat Gallagher, and Maureen Olejar. 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. The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2016: James Cranford Hoyle, Teacher and Coach. As a midfielder, she played a vital role as a freshman on Coach Justin Rennas 2007 Morris County championship club. A Para-athlete, Guimaraes represented Team USA in the Para PanAmerican Games in 2019. He was a 4 year letter winner and the team captain in 1974. Class of 1972, Mike will be the fourth wrestler inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019. Bill would go on to coach the Colts for 28 years. Marissa Hewitt 1999. 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. Or you can email nomination forms to saisdathletics@saisd.net. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Jessica Dreyer, Field Hockey/Basketball/Softball, 1994. Cranford High School 201 West End Place Cranford, NJ 07016 US. Jenkins proved to be a dominating pitcher for Cranford, earning All-Union County, All-Group and All-State honors during her career. The poll went live on Tuesday, Aug. 4 and ended Monday, Aug. 10 at noon. He then attended Seton Hall University. Christiano was a two-time All-Group 3 and All-Conference pick. 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 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. He was named to the All Watchung Conference team twice and once to the All Group IV team. Zoeller was a first team All-State pick as a junior and a second-team selection as a senior. Go Spartans! 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. . Carol Blazejowski. A message regarding the passing of Bonnie Watters. As a baseball player, Zulick was All Watchung Conference 3 times, Al Union County 2 times, All State 2 times, and PBA Athlete of the year 2 times. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Dennis McCaffery, Coach, Baseball, 1999-present. Tim Styler was one Cranford's all-time best distance runners. 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. Ahern went onto to become a four-year letter-winner on the Division 1 level at Wagner College. The other intent of this award is to display to students and the public the athletic accomplishments of people who have been . Pat was a Cranford graduate in 2006 and attended Messiah College. Samantha was a Cranford graduate in 1999 and she attended Providence College. She was the Meet of Champions winner in the pole vault and took third in the triple jump in 2010, making her the first female in MOC history to place in the top six in both events. She placed third in the 400 and long jump as well as fourth in the 100. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Anthony DiGiovanni, Track & Field/Football, 1984. 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. 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. In his senior campaign, Fekete reached the state final and finished as the runner-up. Donna was a Cranford graduate in 1996 and attended West Chester University. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 1: Ryan Williamson, Football/Baseball, 2013, Dennis McCaffery is the lone coach to be named to the Mount Rushmore, collecting 1,436 votes. He recieved a scholarship to play football. A Cranford Sports Hall of Fame inductee in 1996, Muldrow is the only Cranford athlete to have his number retired. Congratulations to student athletes on Signing Day! Reggie Green led Cranford to the North 2, Group 3 championship as a junior - its first sectional title in program history. NOTE: Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the poll below. Form the 'Hall of Fame Committee.'. 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. 1973-74 Women's Varsity Basketball Team13. Mission Statement. (Steve Hockstein | For NJ Advance Media), NJ Advance Media No. Eric Reese - 2003, Baseball, Football, Basketball. He was inducted into the NJ State Region 3 Hall Of Fame. Nearly 12,000 votes were cast and the battle for the top spots proved to be intense. The Hall of Fame was established in 1996, and last inducted a group of student-athletes in 2005. As a running back and defensive back, Ingram earned All-Union County, All-Watchung Conference and All-Group 2 honors. Use of automation, technical enhancements or other unnatural tactics designed to skew results may result in voiding of votes. SL. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), John VanBrunt, Football/Wrestling/Baseball, 1971. Bethel SD Athletics Hall of Fame Membership Information. Catarina Guimaraes represented Team USA in the Para PanAmerican Games in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Winner No. Aug 8, 2021 - Explore Bishop DuBourg High School's board "Hall of Fame Ideas" on Pinterest. She finished third in the triple jump as a senior in the outdoor Meet of Champions. During his younger years, Chuck was raised in Cranford. This team offensively averaged 68,2 points per game which led to a record of 20-4. Their final record stood at 24 - 2. He will enter the hall as one of Roxburys most decorated athletes. He was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame in 2002. She won her 300th game in 1998 and holds a 322-122-65 career record. From Karen Kottenbrook Johnson (Kofa, Class of 1965): In 1940, Stanley won the highest Princeton football award, the John P. Poe Trophy. Julie Byrne was a four-time Union County champion in the 100 butterfly. He was a member of the 1936 Football team which finished 9-1. A three-sport athlete who finished with nine varsity letters, Christiano made an impact each time he stepped on the field or court. Our 6th banquet and induction ceremony was postponed last fall and has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 1st, 2022. The Hall of Fame Committee is responsible for accepting nomination forms, researching prospective inductees, and making the final selections for new inductee classes. Dadd was a third team All-State basketball player after helping Cranford win the 1936 Group 2 state championship. He has 10 individual Union County titles. He has ran the sports column. Our incredible coverage of high school sports needs your support. The honorees are: 1999 and 2000 Football Teams, Sandy Burgess '93 (athlete), Bryan Persons . Coon Rapids High School Hall of Fame. He was a first team All-Union County football player as a senior, while winning a district championship in wrestling the same year. Dorfmans team posted a winning record in all but two of her 30 seasons. He would go on to play at Delta State College, where he led the nation in ERA while going 7-0 on the mound in 1965. 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