Ridgewood Herald-News from Ridgewood, New Jersey • 33

Thursday, November '9, 1967 Page S3 Indian Hills River Dell In nb: Ridgewood Englewood Hawthorne Pascack Valley 27 Old Tappan 34 Waldwick Glen Rock Demarest 13 No. Highlands Ramsey Pascack Hills Mahwah Midland Park No. Arlington Manchester Ramapo Passaic Valley Fair Lawn St. Joseph Don Bosco St. Lukes Morris Catholic 27 Northwest Bergens game of the season, a confrontation between unbeaten and untied Indian Hills and River Dell Regional, will, be played Saturday at Oradell.

Ten other Northern Bergen Interscholastic League teams will see action on a busy afternoon of schoolboy football. Indian Hills and River Dell resemble each other in many ways, not the least of which is their identical 7-0 records. Perhaps the only difference is in the sizes of the two schools, and even that should not be exaggerated. Indian Hills, according to groupings prepared by the New Jersey State 'Interscholastic Athletic. Association, is a Group II school while River Dell is in Group III Thats why Indian Hills, plays in the Western Division, and River The scholastic football season is I coaches have clear-cut ideas of maining action.

nearing its completion, and area what can be accomplished in re- For Ridgewood High, the goal is MwgMMNwvmMWMPMNMMMHMnMMii high finish in the Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League. The same goes for Midland Park ir the North Jersey Conference. But Fair Lawn, the NNJIL king pin a year ago, just wants to break jven this time around. Saturday, in final action for this trio prior to Thanksgiving Day, the Maroons have a league date at lowly Englewood, while Fair Lawn will host powerful Passaic alley in another circuit clash. Midland Park has a tough game at hand when it travels to North Arlington for a meeting of NJC first-division clubs.

Ridgewood-Englewood Although the Maroons were by Don Bosco Saturday, J9-20, and fell to 3-4 for the sea-CoachRoger Sweeneys club 3-3 for the campaign and striving for a high fimsTTn the league. Englewood, l- in the loop, was routed by Passaic Valley to the tune of 45-0 and only winless Teaneck stands between the Maroon Raiders and the NNJIL basement. However, Ridgewood isnt taking anybody lightly. The Maroons appeared heading for an easy win Saturday before they were out-scored in the second half, 27-0. Ridgewood quarterback Jack Van Yperen continued his fine play at quarterback, while good defensive work was turned in by Hap Whitmore, Rick Claydon, Bob Luh-mann, George Lewis and Jim Brock.

Lewis was also on the receiving end of a 54-yard Van Yperen pass. Passaic Valley-Fair Lawn Fair Lawns defense has collapsed, and the Cutters have gone down to three straight setbacks Paramus, 13-0; Bergenfield, 48-32, and Hackensack, 47-7. Coach Frank Devens team is now 2-4 in the league and 3-4 for all play. With Passaic Valley at 5-1 in the circuit and gunning for a Thanksgiving Day victory over unbeaten Wayne Valley which would earn a tie for first place in the league. Fair Lawn ranks as an underdoe again.

Fullback Gary Jackiewicz rammed over for three touch' downs as the Hornets of Little Falls routed Englewood on Satur-day by a 45-0 count. The lone bright spot in the Cutters loss at Hackensack was a 27-yard pass from Jeff Quintavella to end Jon Tydor that produced the teams only six-pointer. Midland Arlington Coach Sonny Santorines Midland Park club bounced back from two losses in succession by down-8 I Park Ridge the past Saturday, 28-7. At the same time, North Arlington was routing Ridgefield, 31- Both teams have 4-2 NJC records, tied for third behind Glen Ridge and Mountain Lakefc, both 5-1. Jhis js the final week of the conference campaign.

The Ridg-erswill: be af Park Ridge (1-5) and the Lakers will host Ridgefield (0-6) in this Saturdays league windup, so ideas of a tie for first are in the area of fantasy. Hard-running halfback Joe Scar-pellis 21-point day Saturday gave him 75 points for the season and 160 for his career, both all-time Parker records. Quarterback Jim Johnson led the Vikings to victory by passing for two scores and running for a third. Midland Park is 5-2 overall. A Parker stickout all season long has been Rex Peters who doubles as offensive' end and linebacker on defense.

Mickey Vaughn of Glen Rock and Bobby Malizia of Wyckoff are two football players with high values. Vaughn and Malizia are two of the captains for Wagner Colleges undefeated football team which is driving for the Lambert Bowl, significant of the outstanding small college iteam in the east. The Seahawks rolled to' their seventh straight victory to enhance their chances to capture the Lambert Bowl when they defeated a strong Springfield College eleven, 23-7, Saturday. Vaughn and Malizia were two of seven seniors who played their final home game for the Seahawks of Staten Island the past weekend. Each have personal observations as they, reflected on their grid careers at Wagner.

Vaughn can compare football at Wagner with football at a major college level, the University of Houston, where he began his college career with a full scholarship. One semester at Houston was enough for Vaughn. As much as I love football, says Vaughn, I also came to college to do other things -like study. At the school where I started, it was con stant football practice, think the situation-is much healthier at Wagner. You can participate in major athletics and yet not have them dominate your life.

Vaughn earned high school letters at Don Bosco in baseball, football, track and basketball and played basketball during his freshman year. For the most enjoyment, however, he gives the nod to football. The people who play are such a great bunch of guys, says the rough and tumble Vaughn, who plays offensive end and handles the punting chores very ably for the Seahawks. Mickey is an education major and hopes to be a coach, but right now his future plans are just graduating. Malizia Cites Advantages Malizia, who played his high school ball at Ramapo In Franklin Lakes, speaks of many advantages of participating in a major competitive sport: The value of competing, the feel of being part of the school, the opportunity to travel, but most important, the close relationship established with the other players.

Theres nothing like the tightness of this team, commented Malizia. A member of Alpha Sigma Malizia both Dell in tha Eastern Division the NBIL. Rugged Defenses Beyond their identical records, the Braves and the Hawks are look-alikes. Indian Hills has scored 285 points, River Dell 198. Both have given up 25 points to the opposition.

Both schools have high-scoring halfbacks. Harry Mattson of the Braves leads Northwest Bergen with 96 points, while Jim Hudson has 79. Mattson, who is deceptively quick, has gained 879 yards running and passing in 88 tries for an incredible 9.9 average. Mattson has plenty of backfield supportrtoo Quarterback Bob Shutte is an All-State ballplayer who has run for 115 yards, passed for 367 yards and nine touchdowns, hinted long on the few occasions when the Braves couldn't move, the ball, kicked 27 extra points and passed for two more, and kicked off to the goal line more often than not. Schulz la Tough Junior fullback Bo Schulz is averaging 6.3 yards per carry, and senior halfback Rick Esak 4.8 per carry.

Obviously, River Dell can't key on Mattson. The final score in this game may well hinge on whether Indian Hills players who perform on both offense and defense can cope with RRiver Dell's two-platoons. Much of the burden will fall on Braves Wayne Baker and Rich Ga-bey, who may be the best pair of tackles in Northwest Bergen this season. Outstanding Hawk linemen are tackle Randy Hooks, and defensive ends Rich Fox and Pete Hudson, Jims twin brother. All-in-all, this shapes up as a battle worth teeing.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Northern Hlghlandt-Rtmsey Neither team is going anywhere in the Western Division of the NBIL, but Ramsey is sky-high after that big win over Manches- ter. New coach Bob Reid would like his boys to make it two a row Saturday at the expense the visiting Highlanders. Ramsey has a young and talent- ed backfield. Quarterback Bruca Hampton and halfback Bill McDermott are juniors, while halfback Bob Pritchard and fullback Dennis Polvere are seniors, Rick Zellweger, only a sophomore, also sees -plenty of action.

Northern Highlands will bring a 2-4 mark and a record for un predictability into the game against the Rams. If the Highlanders can put it all together thie Saturday, thie wilt ha a close hail game. Glen Rock-Demamt The Rockers have come back to earth after losing for the first time against Old Tappan, which spells trouble for Demarest. Coach Alan Deaetts eleven was proud of its 5-0 record, and will try to regain gome lost prestige against the Norsemen. Halfback Dave Derenzo, particularly, will be up for this game.

Hie high-scoring (48 points) wing-back returned a punt 82 yards for what appeared to be a game-tying TD against Old Tappan, only to have the play called back on a roughing the kicker penalty. Demarest was one of the NBIL's vaunted teams until last Saturday. Thats when the Norsemen, who lost to River Dell by a 13-7 tally, bowed to previously-wlnless Ramapo by 7-8. Hawthorne-Pascack Valley Coach A1 Rotellas Bears triumphed over Mahwah by 12-0 on Monday afternoon, but theyll be overmatched by an improving Pascack Valley team that has split six games. This is an interdivl-sion game.

Hawthorne is not to be counted out. The Bears have a 3-2-1 record and have been averaging two touchdowns a game. Apparently quarterback Jamie Rotellas ankles are healed, and that will give them the punch theyll need against Pascack. But even more than offense, Hawthorne will need plenty of defense against the Indians. Pascack rolled up 50 points against Waldwick last Saturday in one of the most potent offensive displays of the Old Tappen-Weldwick This is another one of those little school-big school games be tween Western (Waldwick) and Eastern (Old Tappan) teams in the NBIL.

On the strength of recent performances, Old Tappan shoiild win. (Please Turn to Page 35) ODOWD BREAKS AWAY Don Bosco High halfback Gerry ODowd gets loose for a big gain In the Ironmens surprising rout of Ridgewood on Saturday. Others identified In the action at the Maroons gridiron are Ironman F. Mariannl (66) and Maroon Jim Brock (60). For Speedy Mattson With just two weeks remaining in the current gridiron season, flashy Harry Mattson of Indian Hills holds a commanding lead in tRe scoring race.

The mercurial Brave breakaway threat has crossed the goal line 16 times this season to ac BOB SHUTTE Brave Signal Caller HARRY MATTSON iigh Scorer RAI (BO) SCHULZ Tough Fullback RICH GABEY Tough Tacklo WAYNE BAKER Two-Way Star GARY DE PATTO Pbird Defender count for his area leading total of 96 points. Mattsons top rivals, Jim Taranto of St. Lukes and Joe Scarpelli of Midland Park, are a distant second with identical totals of 75 points on 12 TDs and three extra points each. TEAM RECORDS Phi, played football and baseball at Ramapo. He 'thinks the disadvantages of participating in a major sport are few.

Of course, you dont have much spare time, especial ly if you spend your Sundays watching pro football games like I do. I havent, had much time foi; hunting and fishing since playing ball but next year I can return to that It should be emphasized that these two young men, like all of the others playing for Wagner, receive no special benefits as football players. Unlike many schools, Wagner doesnt have a training table or special housing for its players. They play ball not for any special gain and often at a Sacrifice of time that could be spent earning money or better grades. They play ball because theyd rather be doing that than anything else.

Much more than a sport or extra-curricular activity, playing football is part of their very being personal, (indefinable and vital. Wagner shoots for its eighth victory on Saturday at Susquehanna and if the attitude of Vaughn, Malizia and the rest of the Wagner grid team is any indication the Sea-hawks should win the upcoming game and go on to realize their dreams of an undefeated season by beating UpsaJa at East Orange in the finale. Short Takes From The Sport Beat Roger Dow of Ridgewood, a standout wrestler for the Maroons, is one of four athletes at Seton Hall University who has been named to Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities. Dow is a standout wrestler for the Pirates nd hes been prominent on the Deans List and in extracurricular affairs! Speaking of wrestling, the New Jersey State Interscho-jastic Athletic Association has released the dates and sites Of the 1968 tournament. Districts will be held Feb.

23 and 124 at 32 different sites throughout the state. Regionals are elated March 1 and 2 at four sites and the finals are carded for Asbury Parks Convention Hall on March 9. Ridgewood will host the district six event and Fair Lawn will entertain participants in district five. Midland Park will become a member of the Northern Bergen Interscholastic League Western Division in the fall of 1968 and its first football opponent next season will be Eastern Division foe Ramapo. Should be interesting to see how a group one school matches up against a group four team.

New head basketball coach at Fair Lawn is Bob Gottlieb. Hes an Ohio State grad who had his roots in Hewlett. Long Island. Hes replacing Hubie Brown, who migrated to William and Mary College. Don Boscos Tom Hurley moved into fourth place in the race over the weekend with a four-touchdown game against Ridgewood.

The Ironman ace now has 10 six-pointers and three conversions for a total of 63 points. Derenzo Still Sth Despite being stopped in his teams loss to Old Tappan, Dave Derenzo of Glen Rock managed to hold fifth place with eight touchdowns and 48 points. Challenging the leaders are two of the areas top quarterbacks, Jack Van Yperen of Ridgewood and Bob Shutte of Indian Hills. Van Yperen has seven scores for 42 points, while Shutte has tallied twice and booted 29 extra points for a total of 41 points. Shutte also lead the area in touchdown passes with nine while Don Boscos Jim Wassel stands second with one less.

VanYperen and Fair Lawns Bob Young are tied for third, with six each. Scholastic Results MONDAY Football Hawthorne It, Mahwah ft TUESDAY Croat CwntiT Waldwick 1ft, Park Bldg 49 Mahwah 1ft, Midland Park ftft Paramua 1ft, Ramay 41 Glen Rock 7, Waldwick ft Fair Lawk ftervmfleld 1 Ridgewood 1, Paoaale Valley 1 Ramapo t. No. Hlaklanda I Kivor Dell ft, Ramsay ft wmmm Scholastic Grid Slate KEY a Northern Bergen Interscholastic League Eastern Division; Northern Bergen Interscholastic League Western Division; Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League; North Jersey Conference. SATURDAY Indian Hills at River Dell, 1:30 p.m.

Hawthorne at Pascack Valley, 1-30 p.m, Old Tappan at Waldwick, 1:30 p.m. a Glen Rock at Demarest. 1:30 p.m. Northern Highlands at Ramsey, 1:30 p.m. Pascgck Hills at Mahwah, 1:30 p.m.

Pmsaic Valley at Fair Lawn, 2 p.fn. Midland Park at North Arlington, 2 p.m.i Ridgewood at Englewood, 2 p.m. Manchester at Ramapo, 1:30 p.m. 4 1 25 4 0 24 4 0 24 DB; Pritchard, Ramsey; Esak, IH; Pellock, GR; Barbey, Matarazzo, Podgur-ski. Dubiel, SL; Tydor, FL; Ficken, IH; Hampton, Ramsey; Lewis, and McDermott.

Ramsey. 'S Milnamow, SL Rotella, Haw. Lizza, FL 18 points: ODowd, HS Grid Standings JOE Distant Second HS Soccer Standings NORTHERN NEW JERSEY INTKR8CHOLA8TK! LEAGUE Hackensack 13 Fair La an i 4 1 Paramos ft 1 Teanefk 4 Fnslewood 5. 5 Brrgeofirid 3 4 Ridgewood 3 3 Wayne alley ft ft Passat Valley 9 NORTHERN BERGEN INTERSCHOLA8TIC LEAGIE (Final) Ft. 2 17 17 13 IS 4 ft NORTHERN BERGEN LNTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE Western DlvUloa PF PA Indian Hills ft ft ft MS ft Hswtboms Ilium Highlands ft 4ft 7ft Waldwick Mahwah 1 3 1 14 ft3 Ksinsey 13 ft 07 ftft Manchester 14 ft 3 ft NORTHERN BERGEN INTER8CHOLA8TKC LEAGIE Eastern Dtrtstmi PF PA River Dell ft ft ft li S7 Glrn Rock 3 1 ft 4ft Pascac Hill ft ftft Demarest 0 3 32 Old Tappan ft 3 ft lit 4ft PHsoarlc Yallr? 1 3 ft tl 17 Ramapo i NORTHERN NEW JERSEY INTER8CH0LA8T10 LEAGIE PF PA Warn Valley ft ft 131 1ft Paasale Valley ft 1 lit 3S Paramua ft IN 131 Hackenaach ft ft 14ft 77 Ridgewood ft ft LU ftft Hersenfletd ft ft Iftft Fair Imwa ft 4 7 16ft Englewod ft ft SI ft3 Teaaerk ft ft 44 17ft 1 NORTH JERSEY CONFERENCE -I PF PA Glen Rids Mountain Lakes North Arlinstca Midland Park Weed-Rldr Wallingtoa Park Rldg Ridtefleld Clinched Title 43 as 7 ftft IS ftj si 111 1 137.