No member of the boys team had accomplished that before and up to the time of his induction, since. In the semifinals the Lady Rockets defeated Lowell 2-1. The 1965 football team under the direction of coach John Hollingsworth. In 2008 and 2010 RMHS received the Boston Globe's Division Two Ames Award for the highest winning percentage for all sports combined. In his senior season, the team stormed into the playoffs as league champs and with a 17-game win streak. There can be no doubt, Albie Runge was one of the most outstanding athletes to participate for Reading High School during the decade of the 1950s. Girls Basketball hosting Winchester Arl t Reading. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from Reading Memorial High Schoolin Reading, Massachusetts . Though his hockey career began as a sophomore playing in the shadow of RMHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Mike Golden, by the time he graduated Steve took a back seat to no one. She won 1,000 again as a junior and was again named All-Scholastic by the Boston Globe. A two-time Boston Globe All-Scholastic , Gail was the first female athlete at RMHS to earn 12 varsity letters, to be selected to the all-league team 12 times, and to qualify for the New England track and field meet. Ken was an outstanding kicker and possession receiver on the gridiron and held several school records at induction time: Ken was tri-captain, along with Tom Dwyer and Don Rice, of the '74 football team which finished undefeated in the regular season and became Reading's first Super Bowl team. In his final appearance he was second in the 500 freestyle--losing to a future Olympian. He possessed the stamina to score five touchdowns against Methuen in 1954, a single game record that hadn't been broken at the time of his induction. The Division 1 state championship game was played at Worcester State College. This was a team with all the attributes of a champion: depth with a .307 team batting average; power with 50 extra base hits, including 9 home runs and 17 triples; scoring with an average of almost 10 runs a game and speed with 124 stolen bases, or an average of 5 per game. In the winter, Jim was a three year varsity forward for John Burns' hockey teams. At the State Coaches, In his final spring season, he was first at the Class B and All-State meets and finished second at the New Englands in the long jump. Undoubtedly the biggest thrill of Gino's career came in 1966, his senior season, versus undefeated Melrose. Class of 1967- Inducted 1997- Football, Basketball, Baseball, Bill was the consummate student-athlete, achieving extraordinary athletic prowess while, RMHS baseball coach Peter Moscariello described him as "THE name in Reading High sports during his era. In her sophomore year, she made a key relief appearance in the Division 1 North finals, helping Reading win its first Division 1 state title. Mike's 41 assists was still a single season record on induction night. With postseason play included , his career numbers are 29-3, 222.2 innings pitched, 38 walks, 273 strikeouts and a 0.75 ERA. 2. The team posted a second place finish at the All-State meet, their best since 1975. Year Conference School; 1910-1911: Beaumont: In the field David had no errors in 108 chances, a single season team record. Mark was elected to the Florida Southern Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988. Coaches; Resources. After graduation Tom attended Indiana University. He could turn a short yardage third and one into a 60 yard touchdown sprint. Watch highlights of Reading Memorial High School Boys' Varsity Track & Field from Reading, MA, United States and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. Questions regarding records should be directed to Ellen Rajkowski at erajkowski@mshsl.org or 763-560-2262, ext. 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 . A man for all seasons, John's athletic ability stood out on the playing fields and ice in three varsity sports. Claire Rittenberg shined in the hurdles and high jump with depth provided by Stacy Wooster, After easily dispatching all its Middlesex League competition with a, As the season started the softball team was an unknown commodity. During her senior campaign, she made history by becoming the school's first female hoops player to eclipse the 1000 career point mark. 10. All Time Georgia HS boys state records in Track and Field. Women's 1 Mile Section 4 - Ken Shannon Last Chance Invitat. US#1 breaking Said Ahmed's record . Led by his unstoppable play, the Rockets finally overtook Lexington for the league title in the 78-79 season. He swept through the league like a tornado as he tallied eight point games not once but twice. In the regular season the defense held opponents to 74 points and only allowed more than one touchdown in a game three times and never more than two. Tom led the team in batting average (.375), home runs (5), RBIs (24) and slugging percentage (.846). Class of 1952- Inducted 2003- Football, Basketball, Baseball. Lucian Adams Dr. In 1980, he attended Florida Southern, beginning a stellar four year collegiate career. Back to School. Following graduation, he played professional hockey in Europe for eight years. In his senior the Rockets finished 6-3 and he won the Ingersoll Award and was named a third team All-Scholastic. At the time of her induction, Andrea still held the school records in the 55 and 100 meter hurdles and high jump. As a senior, he was captain of the football team and winner of the Ingersoll Award. 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. He attended graduate school at the University of Minnesota. Led by Jim's two-way play at quarterback and defensive back, where he passed for 700 yards and eight touchdowns and intercepted eight passes at safety. She was so much more skilled and advanced than most of the other high school girl players. The Rockets won their final six Middlesex League games to win the title by three points over the Tanners. As a pure 14 year old freshman when he first pulled on the jersey with the Reading crest, Sean was gifted skill-wise beyond his years and size. He was a first baseman and outfielder for the baseball team under Coach Peter Finn. He compiled a career record of 66 wins and 11 losses. In 1983, Mark was once again drafted by the St.Louis Cardinals in the 18th round. Reading finished 8-1 in his senior year to earn a share of the Middlesex League title. The 1975 team was led by tri-captains Russ Bosbach, Tom McCarron and Scott Chandler and coached by Harold Bond, Dick Gillis and Hal Croft. He was undefeated in the event and capped the year by winning the 50 yard dash at the state Class B meet. Beverly; Danvers; Gloucester; . In his junior year, the team made it to the semi-finals of the Tech Tourney and for the season he was third highest scorer on the team. The team's offensive line and overall defense was held in high regard as well. After graduation Excell attended Division 1-AA Northeastern and played defensive back for the Huskies. The Connecticut State High School Track & Field Records represent the best recorded performances by Connecticut's CIAC high school track and field student-athletes. With his team trailing 19-0, Bill nearly brought the Rockets all the way back, scoring three touchdowns while rushing for 169 yards on 26 carries. Paul increased his role on the team both offensively and defensively as a junior. Following a second place finish in '93, the Reading boys soccer team with its starting offensive core and goalkeeping intact coupled with a rebuilt defense set its eyes on the school's first league. his team finished in first place or, though not often, The coach's legacy, however, was not established solely on the gridiron. Bronxville High School. She finished second in the high jump. Hawaii High School Athletics Association (HHSAA) tournament information, news and photos . 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. Andrea won the high jump and anchored the winning 4x400 relay. In recognition of his accomplishments, Mark was named All-Middlesex League and All-Scholastic by the Boston Globe. Up to the time of his induction, no athlete made more of an impact on the soccer program than Mike. His teams were also a fixture on the first place pedestal at the indoor and outdoor Class B relays. Jim started on three consecutive ML champion baseball teams as a shortstop and pitcher. Indoors, the team had a record 167-19-3 in that time and outdoors the Lady Rockets. The most exciting win came in Week 3 against Melrose. He blossomed into the Ivy League Player of the Year in 2008 and helped the Crimson beat rival Yale twice. Here is a partial list of Steve's achievements as a Rocket player: BASKETBALL: Captain his senior year, leading 1987 team to Middlesex League title; 1000 career, BASEBALL: Held or shared 11 RMHS career records at time of graduation; team qualified for state tournament three times; two time Middlesex League All-Star; Boston Herald All-Scholastic 1986 and 1987; Daily Times Chronicle Player of the Year 1987. Lois was recognized as the Coach of the Year by the Reading Chronicle in 2008. Track & Field - Tournament Record Book. February 27, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. Fleetwood grad Cyre Virgo, a two-time state champion in the high jump, has been elected to the Pennsylvania High School Track and Field Hall of Fame. 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. Only four athletes would have better marks in national history, including Lewis. Of the nine starts he made that year, he pitched five complete games and shutout the opposition three times. He also tied a school record which he still held at the time of his induction with six goals in a game at Watertown. After splitting two matches that season to share the league title, Reading beat Arlington 7-1, Acton-Boxboro 2-1 and Danvers 1-0 to win the Division 1 North championship before losing to Dartmouth 1-0 in the Eastern Massachusetts Semifinals. 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 went on to cap his career with a senior season for the ages. Al was an outstanding offensive halfback as well. 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. Search. 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. Courtney may be one of the most unassuming athletes inducted into the RMHS Athletic Hall of Fame. In addition to his exploits on the football field, Gino threw the shot put and discus for the track team. As a sophomore, he was MVP at the Andover Invitational in the spring and was Middlesex League and Class B champion in his top event, the high jump, by clearing 6'6". 102 Following. He could bench press 365 pounds in high school and while he was big and powerful what made him great was his surprising agility and quick feet. About Us. David Shea. That year Reading knocked off rival Woburn. Woburn was Reading's toughest competition during the regular season. The other center on the squad was 6'11" sophomore. Something that is often taken for granted today is the inclusion of girls in high school varsity athletics. Reading won its first Class B title under Coach Feit, scoring 98 points by placing in 13 of 17 possible events. He was selected as the Daily Times Chronicle's "Player of the Year." He received a scholarship to Northeastern University where he continued his track career. As a junior he scored 25 goals and added 21 assists, including a team best eight power play goals and four game winning goals. 305 Chandler Street. A fine college career at the University of Maine followed, where he was a Hobey Baker Award finalist during his final season. After high school Mark attended Villanova and earned a spot on the NCAA Division 1 All-American team, Class of 1943- Inducted 1999- Football, Baseball, George excelled as a halfback for the football team and a pitcher/catcher on the baseball team. The team was led by co-captains Hollingsworth, Dwyer and Rice. Following graduation, Bosbach went on to a terrific career as a jumper and hurdler at Westfield State College. The Fall season begins on the Monday before . Reading Rockets Boys Track and Field '11; Reading Rockets Boys Swimming '10-'11; Reading Rockets Wrestling '10-'11; Reading Rockets Girls Volleyball '10; In 1993, he collaborated with Lexington head coach, Tom O'Grady, organizing an annual trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Later that fall they got their wish as the Rockets pulled out what many consider the greatest win in the football program's history. At the end of her career in 1992 she was UVM's career leader in strike, Class of 1937- Inducted 1998- Football, Basketball, Baseball. In all, he was a two time league all-star and helped lead the Rockets to three straight tournament berths under head coach Bill Carroll. He was named an All-Scholastic by the Globe and Herald and track athlete of the season by the Globe. Welcome to the Reading Memorial Baseball team feed. Reading finished 16-5-2 overall. Louise Stokes Fraser set many records in track and field. Len Luizza, Dave Merullo and Jim KIley combined to pitch Reading to a 4-2 victory. After graduation Michael played tennis at Flagler College in Florida. Captained by defenseman Paul Sacco and Mike Vedder and propelled by the big first line of Vedder, Kevin Thomson and Derek Dendler and backstopped by goalie Bob MacKeil. While Jen achieved a considerable amount of individual success during her four year career, her efforts also helped revive a program that had struggled over the past two decades. IN Addition to the aforementioned players, Chris and Coley Foley were selected to play in the ML All-Star game. In his junior year, his line play keyed the Rockets to one of their greatest seasons, an undefeated 9-0 record in 1965. As a result of his outstanding efforts on that team, he was named a Middlesex League All-Star and All-Scholastic. 62 Oakland Road Reading, MA 01867 Phone: (781) 944-8200 Fax: (781) 942-5435 A Boyd to Gath completion setup a 29 yard field goal attempt with three seconds left. Mark was champion of the All-States in the high hurdles and at the New England meet, he finished second. He used these dual roles to become a mentor for many of Reading's younger, less experienced teachers and coaches. A Saginaw, Michigan native, he was a three sport athlete at Arthur Miller High School. In 1997-98, as a team co-captain, he continued his impressive work of the previous season. She was Class B, All-State and New England champion in the hurdles, placed second at the All-States in the high jump and won her third consecutive Middlesex League MVP award. 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