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Kelly “Green” with Envy
MVP Jim Kelly ‘06 and Fellow Golfers Vow to Take First Next Year
Golf, simply put, is one of the most frustrating sports in the
world. For centuries, men and women have tried to direct
a small, white ball into a cup that is a mere two-and-a-halfinches
wide. The 2005 Chaminade Varsity Golf Team, however, “made
the sport look easy,” laughed Varsity Golf Coach
Mr. James Hock as he looked back at the season.
Averaging forty-three strokes per nine holes,
the Flyers compiled a league record of twelve wins
and two losses, good enough for a second-place finish
in the Catholic High School Athletic Association.
In April, the Golf Team started its season strong
with landslide victories over Archbishop Molloy, St.
Mary’s, and St. John the Baptist. Although the rest
of the season would be characterized by overall success,
that success would not come effortlessly.
The first real challenge for the Flyers was a face-off at the
Rockville Links on April 25 against a traditionally powerful Holy
Trinity squad. On the final hole, Chaminade sealed a 5-4 victory in
dramatic fashion as junior Jim Kelly drained a twenty-foot birdie
putt. “The victory over Holy Trinity set the tone for the rest of the
season and showed us that we could compete in tight matches,”
commented four-year veteran Mike Furman ‘05.
The next trial for the team, on April 26, was the first of
two important matches against league archrival St.
Anthony’s. Facing tough competition, the Flyers came
up short, dropping the match 6-3 despite strong play from
junior Will Adamski and freshman Matt Heckman.
“Despite a tough loss, the team bounced back strong and,
over the course of the next five matches, really showed
what they were capable of,” noted Mr. Hock. Indeed,
during a streak of successes against Kellenberg Memorial,
St. Mary’s, Archbishop Molloy, Holy Trinity, and St.
Dominic’s, the Flyers showed they could play the game.
“Those successes gave us just the confidence boost we
Spring Awards Dinner
Honors Flyer Athletes
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SPORTS
by Matt Doherty ‘07
by Matt Doherty ‘07
On Wednesday, June 1, 2005, student-athletes, their
coaches, and their parents gathered at the Crest Hollow
Country Club in Woodbury, Long Island for the
annual Spring Athletic Awards Dinner. In addition to the traditional
presentations made at this banquet, this year’s event included
a special dedication. The award for Most Valuable Player
on the Varsity Lacrosse Team was renamed. The Ronald Winchester
‘97 Memorial Award, in memory of the CHS graduate
who gave his life serving his country in Iraq, was presented to senior attackman
Rich Sgalardi. Ron was a large part of the athletic family at Chaminade,
excelling in both football and lacrosse during his four years in the program.
With Ron’s parents in attendance, Varsity Lacrosse Coach Mr. Jack Moran
announced the dedication to the entire audience.
The following student-athletes were recognized for outstanding performance
during the spring season: (front, l.-r.) Charles Donnelly ’08, MVP Freshman
Track & Field; Mike Liguori ’08, MVP Freshman Baseball; Dan Connolly ’05,
Athletic Director’s Award (ADA); Anthony Altimari ’07, MVP JV Crew; Bill
Coughlin ’08, MVP Freshman Lacrosse; Dan Falanga ’05, ADA; (middle, l.-r.)
Kevin McDermott ’05, MVP Varsity Track & Field; Andrew Forero ’05, MIP
Varsity Volleyball; Jon Brenner ’05, MVP Varsity Tennis; Brian Dussel ’05,
ADA; Rich Semenick ’07, MVP JV Track & Field; Mike Furman ’05, SA Varsity
needed for our second match against St. Anthony’s,” said Mr. Hock.
The Flyers had their second and last match-up with St. Anthony’s
on May 19. Although they came up short once again, the 5-4 score
was much closer than their previous defeat. The Friars prevailed
on the eighteenth green of the final match after a stunning comeback
over the last three holes. Fine performances were turned
in from freshmen Matt Heckman and Joe Lovas. The team
finished up their league schedule on May 21 when they
handily defeated St. Dominic’s by a score of 9-0.
With the regular season coming to a close and the playoff
competition about to commence, three Flyers were selected
to participate in the Catholic League Tournament.
Held at Bethpage Red Golf Course on May 31, the tournament
showcased the top talent in the CHSAA. Jim
Kelly shot a 78, Will Adamski shot an 80, and Matt
Heckman carded an 86, qualifying them for the
Catholic State Tournament in mid June at Beekman
Country Club in upstate New York.
The Flyers met further postseason success at the
Long Island Lutheran Classic on May 31 at the Tam
O’Shanter Club in Brookville. The three-man team
of sophomores Matt Doherty, Conner McMahon, and
Colin Quinn compiled a score of 252, good enough
for second place out of a field of twenty-nine teams.
Matt shot an 82, while Conner and Colin added
rounds of 83 and 87, respectively. With only two seniors,
Mike Furman and Jim Lynch, graduating, the
outlook for the team is positive. “Our goal for next
season is a first-place finish,” commented Mr. Hock.
“With the core of our team returning, we are poised to
climb to the top of the Catholic League – a difficult task,
though I’m sure they’ll make it look easy.”
MVP Jim Kelly ‘06 helped lead the golf
team to yet another strong season.
Golf; Tim McNally ’05, ADA; Will Adamski ’06, MIP Varsity Golf; Chris Durr
’06, SA Varsity Track & Field; Matt Loosen ’07, MVP JV Baseball; Chris Silva
’05, ADA; Dominick Cice ’05, MIP Varsity Track & Field; (back, l.-r.) Alex
Wong ’06, MVP Varsity Crew; Andrew Vella ’05, MVP Varsity Baseball; Dave
Hegermiller ’06, SA Varsity Crew; Brian Mulligan ‘05, ADA; Pat Morris ‘05,
ADA; Greg Hoffman ‘05, ADA; Tom Steinert ’05, SA and MIP Varsity Tennis;
Tim Regan ’07, MVP JV Tennis; Ryan O’Malley ’05, SA Varsity Volleyball; Jim
Kelly ’06, MVP Varsity Golf; Dominick Acevedo ’08, MVP Freshman Crew;
Tom Mansfield ’07, MVP JV Lacrosse; Kevin Cooper ’05, MIP Varsity Baseball;
Ian Hanes ’05, MVP Varsity Crew; Rich Sgalardi ’05, MVP Varsity Lacrosse;
and James Spicer ’05, MIP Varsity Lacrosse. (Missing from photo:
Chris Fitzpatrick ‘05, SA Varsity Lacrosse; Jim Zenker ’05, MVP Varsity Volleyball;
and Mike Milone ’06, SA Varsity Baseball.)
Tarmac • July 2005