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Ram Cagers Capture C.H.S.A.A. Play-Off Position
The '75-76 Ram Varsity, under its
new head coach, Bruce Bott, reached
the C.H.S.A.A. play-offs for the first
time in five years. The Rams had many
bright spots in the season, including
Pat O'Rourke's 15 p.p.g average and
Ed McAleer's aggressive play that
earned him 14 p.p.g.
The rebounding strength came from
Seniors Tom Delaney and Brian Corcoran
and Juniors Tom Rizzo and Pat
Ogiste.
Impressive victories were recorded
against Cardinal Spellman in the opening
game, and in a home series over
arch-rival lona.
In their up and down season, the high
spot for the Rams came at Christmas
time. The Rams captured the Pleasantville
Tournament Championship by defeating
a strong Pleasantville team,
52-49, in the final. Here they placed
Ray Holland and Ed McAleer on the alltournament
team. Holland was named
MVP. of the Tournament.
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