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14 THE RECORD. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1975 SPORTS NJSIAA tie breaker loses in popularity contest I -m If Scholastic; IT Sports 1 Mike Farber could score on its opening possession, ending the game before one team began. One quarter of sudden death with cocham-pions named if the game is still tied. This method would seem the most feasible, but again drained football players would have to slug it out for another period, heightening pressure and putting physical strain on the athletes. Cochampions.

Each school would have to swallow a little pride and share the No. 1 spot. Nobody wins, and then, again, everybody wins. "I'm not sure how I feel about the tie break er." said Rutherford coach Chuck Meredith, whose team's aborted two-point conversion prevented one in its Group 2 game against Hawthorne. "If you had asked me yesterday, I would have spouted the old line about a tic being like kissing your sister.

But I was speaking with my principal Bill Bauman about it and he said that if the teams are tied and are equal on the field, then why can't there be co-winners. "Now that I think about it, it makes some sense." THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES, each with pros and cons, All will be discussed when the football committee convenes next year. Total game yardage. This method avoids the pressure -packed tic breaker, but distorts the criteria for winning and losing football games points. Total offense is only occasionally an accurate indicator of team dominance.

For instance. North Bergen outgained Passaic Valley, 225-176, but the Hornets were 23-7 better last Saturday. Sudden death. Football purists like this method because a winner is determined on the field. Of course, they are not the ones who have to play it.

"1 don't think my kids could have played one extra minute," said Bartlett, whose team lost to Pope John, 14-6, in the North Parochial final, "it's tough keeping the glue on for 11 games, and by the end of the game they were both physically and emotionally spent." A less human disadvantage to sudden death is the importance of the coin toss. The winner being tackled immediately. The interception ended the offensive series, but the net yards resulting from the pass were enough to give the intercepted team the victory. The wording was altered the next season. THE ENTIRE NEW JERSEY playoff system will be examined before next June, but after a quick review of the 19 games the NJSIAA seemed pleased.

"From what we can tell at this early date, it was an excellent playoff year." said Roy Schleicher, assistant to the executive secretary of the NJSIAA. "Many schools have expressed satisfaction with the way things turned out." Tony Karcich, the Bergen Catholic coach, still isn't sure what he thinks about the tie breaker. "You have to compliment the State for making an attempt to promote high school football," he said. "But I don't know what the tie breaker proved. The four plays had something of a scrimmage atmosphere about them the way the officials measured everything to the inch.

Bergrn Catholic walked off the field Saturday a 7-7 loser which Is the new math, New Jersey State Interscholastie Athletic Association style. The Crusaders lost to DePaul by 16 yards, which is the State's way of avoiding football over-times or, what is apparently unthinkable a co-championship. New Jersey let the North Jersey Section 1 Parochial A finalists play 48 minutes, and then gave each four plays, to decide the outcome. "WHO CAN TELL Bergen Catholic It lost," said St. Mary's coach Bruce Bartlctt.

"If after 48 minutes of play neither team wins, let them share the title. I don't feel high school kids should be subjected to something as traumatic as the tie breaker." Soccer players aren't. Through recommendations of its soccer committee, the NJSIAA decided that if 72 minutes of regulation and two five-minute overtimes couldn't decide between the teams, then both were State champions. Ten-afly was a 0-0 winner in that sense in the Group 3 championship. The football committee decided that four offensive plays starting on the 50-yard line was equitable, however.

New Jersey may have adopted the system after examining its glorious history. Illinois first taste of the four-play tie breaker is especially noteworthy. That state decided the team with the greatest advance in yardage in its four plays would be the winner. One team threw a long pass which was intercepted, the defender Bilney is Pascack Hills' edge Cresskill. Leonia rated top teams in league race iillV BCSL National Rutherford lid'T favorite because of Bilney," says coach Bob Simpson, who then proceeds to list the reasons he's not as sure of his team as everyone else seems to be.

First, returning forward Brian Mills lost three fingers in a summer accident and that could limit his effectiveness. Secondly, soph swingman Bob Bucher, who averaged 10.3 for the six games he started as a freshmen, has a broken nose and may be out as long as six weeks. And finally, potential starting guard Neil Heaslip will miss the first few games because of an ankle sprain. That leaves junior guard Tony Orlando and 5-7 Doug Cobb as the only sure starters along with Bilney. Soph Steve Ferrara, the next biggest man on the squad at 6-2, may start at forward just to add height.

Junior George Ryan, only 5-9, will probably start until either Heaslip or Bucher gets back. "And we're going to be hurting any time John gets in foul trouble because he's the only height we have," says Simpson. Ramapo The Green Raiders open llllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllll 1974-75 standings Pet. .778 .778 .722 Ml .611. .389 .167 .111 .111 No.

Highlands -Old Tappan Demarest Lodi Pascack Hills Ramapo River Dell Indian Hills Pascack Valley Wayne Hills 4 J'sr" JACK KLEINERT Ramapo against Pascack Hills Friday night, and that could tell a great deal about their hopes for the season. The backcourt is solid with retur-. nees Jack Kleinert, a and Tom Naples, a senior, both 5-11. Jim Kilbridge, 6-3, starts at. one forward and 6-5 Jim Stafr ford at center.

If some inexperienced players come along, coach Stan Kaminiski could have good size and depth. Junior Rich Cavanaugh, 6-4. starts at the other forward and 6-5 Sean Black and 6-6 Bill-DeWinne, both juniors up from last year's 16-2 jayvee, will be the first men off the bench. Tom Buonocore and Jamie Abribat are the top reserve guards. "A lot depends on our ability to gain winning experience early," says Kaminski.

"We've got good size and speed, and are physical and See RAMAPO, Page B-15 mm SHOWS JOHN BILNEY Pascack Hills will provide trouble for everybody. Lodi The Rams could have a big man to challenge Bilney in 6-foot-7 Jim Bruining who averaged 13 points and 13 rebounds last year. If his inexperienced teammates help, the Rams could make their last year in the NBIL a winning one. Alan Wacyra, a 6-5 junior, and 6-2 senior Mike Imparato are top forward prospects and 6-0 Tony Tornatore is a senior swingman with some varsity experience. But the backcourt is green.

The three top candidates are juniors who saw limited varsity action a year ago. Chris Fredericks is the biggest at 5-9, Gary Lindenberg is 5-8 and Mike Fierro is 5-7. Pascack Hills "Everybody makes us the to compare our 'WWH i i It I a a 0 1 i The Bulldogs could be the most improved team in the league. They have three returning starters in Kulkens, Bob McAllister and Ryan. Ross played enough to win a letter.

Coach Dom Annunziata is counting on jayvee graduates O'Brien anrTJay Gardner, a 5-10 ballhandler to help turn the club into a winner. Others expected to strengthen the team are 6-4 Don Cuny and Herb Pendleton, and six-footers Steve Manning and Tom Shara. Some of the coach's optimism about being a contender stems from the junior varsity's impressive 17-2 mark in contrast to the varsity's 8-15 last year. Becton Becton is a team in search of a center. Coach Bob Stolarz cracks: "We may have to go with a five-guard offense." The Wildcats will be led by all-league guard Tom Sien-kiewicz, who averaged 23 points a game and had 29-point efforts against Leonia and Harrison and 31 points against Emerson.

Alex Calbi, who at 6-1 is the tallest player with any experience, will be at forward. Up from JV play are guards Mike Jones, Dan Logatto, and Mike Montiero, plus forwards Jess Plosia and John De Poto. It adds up to a very quick team that will be troublesome on defense, but once the ball hits the boards the Wildcats will be a team in search of a rebound. Hasbrouck Heights This is a rebuilding season for Bob Biegel, who has lost-second team all-County Jim Calandrillo and fourth-team all-County Ken Zahn. Together they averaged 42 points a game, and led the Aviators to the league championship and a 20-6 over-all record that placed them 11th in the Bergen County standings.

The only returning letter-men are rebounder Keith Whelan and guard Bob Fior-vanti who reported late because of the lengthy football season. Kip Vernaglia, a 6-2 center and guard Rich Irwin saw some varsity action last season, as did forward Bill Robel. Joining them are jayvees Perry DiPiazza, Andy Duerr, Scott Nimmo, Greg Mathis and soph Greg Smith. The club's success depends on how soon the players pick up the needed experience. Palisade Park John Wendelken also has a rebuilding job as he's lost center Goutier who averaged NBIL The only other letterman is 6-3 forward Joe Czerkawski.

Mark Kiyak and John Ochlan, both 6-2, are the top candidates for the other forward spot. Phil Olson, a 6-6 senior, or 6-4 senior Dave Gura will try to fill the shoes of graduated 6-8 Mark Low in the middle. Gura could also see some action at forward, giving the Knights good size up front. Demarest The Norsemen missed a share of the league crown by one game last year, and even though top scorers Dan Mobbs, Russ Marcus, and Pete Nelson have graduated, coach Rich Dahlgren's team could be in the thick of the race again. Guard Mike Moran, who averaged 11 a game last year, and 6-4 forward Sheldon Dan-ziger are the only lettermen.

Either senior John Andresini or junior Pete Greer will join Moran in the backcourt. Eric Krong, the star of the Norsemen's freshman team two years ago, is a 6-3 forward who should start. Sophs Glen Venskus and Geoff Mobbs, both 6-3, are other frontcourt candidates, with Venskus the probable starting center. Moran and Danziger will have to carry the load until their teammates gain some experience, but the Norsemen We dare you REGULARk nn 10 CASHNCARRY 7 mas? mam I IHtmil liM By RON DROGO Staff Writer Nine of the 10 players chosen to the first and second All-Northern Bergen Interscholastie League team last year have graduated. The one who returns makes his team the favorite for the league title.

In 6 foot-8 John Bilney, Pascack Hills not only has the only intimidating force in the NBIL, but might also have the best big man in Bergen County. Bilney averaged 22 points a game last year and will be looked to for even more scoring this year. Although the Cowboys, other than Bilney, lack height and some injured players will miss the early part of the schedule, they are the favorite in a close race. Last year, only three games separated the top six teams at the end of the season. A six-team scramble could develop again this season with defending cochamp Northern Highlands dropping out of the picture and either River Dell or Pascack Valley perhaps joining Old Tappan, Lodi, Rama-po, and Demarest in the fight to knock off Bilney and his teammates.

Here's a look at each team's prospects: Northern Highlands Dave Eickhorst replaced Mickey Corcoran as head coach and inherits nothing. The top seven players from last year's Bergen Jamboree semifinalist team have graduated and none of the top six men this year is taller than 6-foot-l. Forward Rich Dubee (6-1) and guards Don Sommerville and John Lee, both 5-11, saw Mmited varsity action a year ago. So limited, in fact, that they combined for a total of seven points. They probably will be starters, although 5-10 Jim Branz, a fourth senior, is pressing for a backcourt job.

Junior Mark Megnin at 6-1 is called the center and Jim Kraft, a 6-foot junior, is a likely starter at the other forward spot. The Highlanders will have to capitalize on defense and quickness to even attain respectability. Old Tappan A quick experienced back-court and adequate size up front make the Knights a title threat again. Bruce Ruzinsky, a 5-10 senior, and 5-9 junior Dennis Gaffney form probably the best backcourt in the league. ATTENTION TOYOTA OWNERS! No Matter Where You Purchase Your Toyota MIDE OFFERS SERVICE! TOYOTA TWIN SPECIALS TOE-IN TOE-OUT ADJUSTMENTS GIVES GREATER HQS unt tirt AIL SIUS IN STOCK ttayici IT MSTIIKT iTrOjYlOlTAT 4 1 1 prices on first quality tires! By BOB KIRLAND SUII Writer No one is surprised to find Cresskill the choice to win the Bergen County Scholastic League National basketball championship.

And if you say Leonia is the No. 2 pick, you won't make even a ripple. But how about Rutherford as the darkhorse choice to go all the way? The Cougars are led by all-league guard Brian Fuhrmann and three other returning starters from the team which finished second last season. The Lions have last season's second leading Bergen County scorer Tony Colagreco (28.3 per game) and three other veteran starters. Rutherford finished deep in the cellar last season, seven games 'back of champion Has-brouck Heights.

The Bulldogs have lost their top scorer, Mike Hartigan, but they'll field the tallest team in the league this season with a starting forward line of 6-7 Tom O'Brien, 6-5 Mike Ryan and 6-4 Bill Kulkens. And Ron Ross measures a neat 6-4 on a 199-pound frame. Another contender could be Palisades Park, providing il can come up with a center to replace ace George Cloutier. Cresskill Marty Rivard was named Bergen Coach of the Year last season after the Cougars had an 18-7 record. If his oppo- nents feel there'll be a letdown this year, they better forget it.

"Our team could easily be better than the one we had last year," says Rivard. "Fuhrmann may be the best all-around guard in the County. The attitude of our players has been great, and we all feel confident and optimistic over the coming season." Fuhrmann, who 'averaged better than 20 points a game and is a slick ball-handler, will be joined again in back- i court by fine outside shooter John Reuter. Up front will be lettermen Shawn Pfund (6-3) and Bob Gioia (6-3), plus 6-4 Ed Rogovich who played jay-vee last season. "'Bill Hasenstab will help in backcourt once he gets over a football injury.

He should be playing again next month. Soph center Tom Ciszewski (6-4) needs only experience to become a factor. Other newcomers are guards Tom D'Andrea and Paul Minaya. Leonia Colagreco and Deon Jackson give the Lions one of the best sets of guards in Bergen County. Both are outstanding shooters.

Mike Macre will be No. 1 backup as soon as he gains his basketball legs following the football season. Coach Lee Clark is looking to newcomer Leroy Klavis. a 6-2, 210-pound tennis and football player who has never been out for basketball, to help under the boards. Mike Hirschman, John Schwar-mann and Dean DeNardi represent an experienced and beefy forward wall.

Klavis, despite lack of experience, is starting because Schwarmann is sidelined with an ankle injury suffered in the Thanksgiving Day football game with Palisades Park. "We have a pretty good team," says Clark, "and as some of the newer players gain experience we'll be even stronger." FDU girls win NEW YORK Val Massaro scored 30 points and had nine as the Fairleigh Dickinson University women's basketball team beat New York University. 73-59, last night for its second win. Pat Hillas added 13 points and Lucy Fenis 13 rebounds for the unbeaten New Jersey team. STRATASTARj)t BRIAN FUHRMANN Cresskill TONY COLAGRECO Leonia nearly 27 points and 15 rebounds a game.

Also gone is Kevin McEvoy, a second-team all-league choice. On the plus side, slick play-maker Mark Heinzelman and forward Don Habersaat are back. Also 6-4 forwards Dan Kelly and Scott Teats got some playing time and guard Bill Longeri played enough to pick up a letter. The first four appear to have cemented starting posts. The fifth starting slot, at guard, will be filled by either John Pangalos or newcomer Mike Kuny.

"We have a good nucleus," says Wendelken, "but if the others don't come through, it could be a very long season." Emerson Mike Henderson feels his season depends on how well his guards perform. "We're solid inside, and if we can come up with a backcourt we'll surprise some people and finish over .500." The coach looks to Gary Core to win a starting post. Henderson gave him a chance to play in the last two games of the 74-75 season and Core responded with 16 and 23 points. Mike Day, who saw some action, may be the other guard. Jayvee grads George Banks and Paul Forshay are also in the running.

Gerry Dobryzy, a 6-3, 200-pounder, is at center, with Jim Hartman at forward along with Jamie Bittner. The latter is being moved from guard. He had a 27-point game against Park Ridge last season. Jerry McAfferty, a good shooter, is also being shifted to a forward post. Jim Astari-ta, a six-foot forward who transferred from Paramus Catholic, is aggressively seeking a forward spot.

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