All-Stars included Reardon and center back Kathryn Murphy. She was a valuable contributor, usually batting second and playing a stellar center field. US#1 breaking Said Ahmed's record . In 1983-84, the team missed the postseason because their 10-6-4 record didn't qualify under the former 70 percent win requirement to qualify. At the time of her induction was the fifth all-time leading scorer in Regis team history. In recognition of his accomplishments, Mark was named All-Middlesex League and All-Scholastic by the Boston Globe. In Steve's days Reading was far from the powerhouse it became. In addition to his exploits on the football field, Gino threw the shot put and discus for the track team. For most of the season he would draw double coverage or was shadowed, but still led the team in scoring with 12 goals and five assists, and also added to the Rockets' notoriously stingy defense. Season: 2023 Indoor. A rugged competitor, he was able to help those around him play at a higher level. He was named an All-Scholastic by the Globe and Herald and track athlete of the season by the Globe. At quarterback, junior Bill Kelly threw for 561 yards and four touchdowns. During this span the teams have only loss nine Middlesex League dual meets and have had nine undefeated ML seasons. He parlayed his high success into a college hockey scholarship to the University of New Hampshire and was drafted 118th overall by the Detroit. To do this the team had, In 1979, Charlie was named a Boston Globe All-Scholastic. He also took a position as varsity soccer coach which he held until he was named Athletic Director. Erik was successful and Reading went on to rout Lexington. She was a three-time team MVP at BU and was inducted, In 1985 Lesley became head coach of BU's woman's tennis team. Photo by John Keklak.. A captain, David's .517 batting average was the highest at the time of his inducted, since 1969 when accurate records started being kept. In addition to Vedder's dominance of the middle distances and Schloth's brilliance in the hurdles and high jump, the team featured dominant 1000 runner and RMHS Hall of Fame member, Gail Saunders, perhaps Reading's greatest female track athlete. As a result of his outstanding efforts on that team, he was named a Middlesex League All-Star and All-Scholastic. John was also a very successful, In that span, Mim completely turned the program around and developed a perennial contender. The Daily Times Chronicle named her the Outstanding Softball Player of the Year as well as Rockette of the Year in 1988. Of the nine starts he made that year, he pitched five complete games and shutout the opposition three times. Share. His outstanding play helped pave the way to a full Division One hockey scholarship to the University of New Hampshire. In those days, there was no free substitution, so George played both offense and defense. During the outdoor season her sophomore year, Jess was named a ML All-Star and part of another. He also received All-Scholastic honors from the Boston Globe. Albie, as his friends knew him, earned three letters each in football, basketball and baseball. As a freshman on the cross country team her record in dual meets was 8-1 and she was named to the All-Middlesex League for the first of her 12 times. 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. 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. He was Reading's scoring machine and his 57 points versus Wakefield on January 20, 1956 was still a single game school scoring record at the time of his induction. He also drove in 18 runs, struck out only three times and committed just two errors on the season. He swept through the league like a tornado as he tallied eight point games not once but twice. State coaches invitational champions. Each spring, he turned to baseball. St. Joseph Catholic Grantsville Judge Memorial Alta Davis Herriman 38' 6" 44' 7.25" 44' 11.25" 47' 4.75" 49' 6" 46' 2" . Remembered for her quick and sure defense, she also batted .300 or better in three seasons and twice led the team in stolen bases and extra base hits. LIVE Webcast - Tennessee Indoor State Championships 2023. Alma Mater & Fight Song; Discipline; Bell Schedule; Faculty/Staff. Rick Chesley, Phil Broeg, Nick Gregorio, John Torra, Steve Rhodes, Pete Strassel, Bob Gilligan, Ned Kevorkian, Lawrence Lapham, John Muise, Ken DiCicco, Dick Cootey, and Paul Hubbard, among others, played vital roles that season as well. The 2000 victory over Chelmsford was perhaps another testament of the coaching expertise of Tom and his fine coaching staff. He and his wife Stella celebrated. In 1972, the newly constructed field house was named in his honor. At the time of induction he was ninth all-time on the RMHS career. Mark was elected to the Florida Southern Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988. The Boston Globe selected Gail as the best in the state in the 1,000 meters. named a Middlesex League All-Star in her senior year. Lucian Adams Dr. His teams were also a fixture on the first place pedestal at the indoor and outdoor Class B relays. Reading Memorial High School. At the end of the indoor season she was named the Boston Globe's Girls Indoor Track Performer of the Year as well as Boston Herald All-Scholastic. His teams were becoming more successful through the years and finally in 1994, the year after he left, had their best year going undefeated in the Middlesex League and winning the State North Sectional Final. How much did the field house mean to Coach? He was All-ML in his junior and senior years and a Boston Globe All-Scholastic in his senior year. While a handful of great girls' basketball players have established at Reading High, it was Jen who set the bar for future hard court heroics. The tradition was born. Coaches; Resources. Mark was an honor student who embodied committment, independence and character, He burst onto the Reading and state scenes in January 1972 when he reeled in a 40 yard lead on the Lexington track to catch and pass one of the state's best sprinters. In the only game he didn't pitch, he had a walk off game winning hit. Mary Cain. The team finished second again in the league her junior year and she finished third overall in the Emass Individual tournament. Mike Vedder scored the game's first goal in the opening minute and the Rockets rolled to a 5-0 victory for Readings first hockey sectional title. He scored 61 points for the season, sixth best in the league. Powered by RunnerSpace.com 2007-2023 +PLUS highlights +PLUS coverage. Following graduation, Bosbach went on to a terrific career as a jumper and hurdler at Westfield State College. In the mid 90s, in addition to her position as field hockey coach, Mim stepped in to fill a vacancy as head coach of the already successful softball program. Class of 1984- Inducted 1999- Cross Country, Track. He made varsity as a junior and as a converted forward, the co-captain earned all-star status in his senior year. The design addressed this need and incorporates tributes to those that served the country with a unique memorial wall reflecting the school's namesake. As a junior, Kevin had another 20 goal season and helped clinch a third straight Middlesex League title. After capturing the Middlesex League title under head coach Tom Kasprzak, the Rockets rallied from a 23-0 deficit in a 33-23 victory over Acton-Boxborough in the Division 2A Super Bowl for RHMS's first Super, The team finished the year as only the second Rocket squad to eclipse 300 points in a season, finishing with 315 points for an average of 28.6 points per game. Dan was named a Boston Globe All-Scholastic five times, two for indoor and three for outdoor. Records. When a vital goal was needed, she was always up to the challenge as she was capable of creating opportunities for both herself and her teammates against the toughest defenses. . He is a Viet Nam veteran and served as a Navy officer on a PT boat. A week later in the season finale, she brought her hot hand to Stoneham and dropped in 40 more points. He capped his football career by being named to the Record-American All-Scholastic team and earning honorable mention on the Boston Globe and Boston Travelers teams. Ralph was considered by many to be the finest golfer in school history. Both boys and girls have an equal opportunity to participate. Her team entered the 2009 season with an undefeated streak of 32 Middlesex League meets and four straight ML titles. The combined team record in 1987 and 1988 was 40-7. The Worcester Public Schools offer a wide variety of athletic activities for elementary, middle, and secondary students. Balancing the passing game was an equally formidable ground game led by tailback Eric Wilson who finished the season with 979 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns rushing. Janice's athletic ability enable her to progress very quickly in her chosen sports in spite of having less experience in them than some of her teammates. In his final season, he did not strike out once in 80 plate appearances. He epitomized everything a Reading student could aspire to be.". After two seasons on the varsity, it was in his junior when he took his play to the next level. For the year Paul scored 6 goals and 25 assists and was named a ML All-Star for the second time as well as All-Scholastic by both the Boston Globe and Boston Herald. Class of 1982- Inducted 2007- Football, Track, Dan was one of the fastest athletes ever to compete for RMHS. David was named All-Middlesex League and a Boston Herald All-Scholastic offensive tackle. LIVE from Hawkes Field House. Field Hockey (opens in new window/tab) Football; Golf | Boys . The alternates were William Hugh and Jack Reed. Despite the loss, the team was showered with accolades at the conclusion of the season with eight selections to the Middlesex League All-Star team. In his senior year he was an unstoppable force. An excellent skater with great balance, he had an underrated shot that would be unleashed more and more during his last two years at Reading. A two time Boston Herald All-Scholastic, he left Reading High with four school records, including most career points (146), most career goals (75), most single season points (66) and most single season goals (32). The team finished with a 20-2 record and won a share of the Middlesex League title for the first time in 10 seasons. He opted to attend Worcester Academy for a year of prep school where he batted .415 for the baseball team. She also organized the Girls Leaders Club which focused on the support of girls intramural sports. Delsin was usually given the ball when tough yardage was needed. Reading Boys Basketball. Sophomore Steve Langone was 9-1 on the mound with a ERA of 0.69, striking out 75 batters in 70-2/3 innings. MN Track & Field Hub Search. Playing usual stellar defense, he picked up his offensive production with 8 goals and 15 assists as a junior and was named a Middlesex League All-Star. Something that is often taken for granted today is the inclusion of girls in high school varsity athletics. He didn't just earn nine letters, an honorable accomplishment in itself, but he was a three year starter in each sport. A starting quarterback for the Rocket's football team for two season, Chris led both teams to Middlesex League co-championship. He has coached some wrestlers to the sport's highest peaks. States/Regions; Men's Top Athletes; Women's Top Athletes Meet List Meets National Performance Lists Lists. For his career, Paul scored 18 goals and 44 assists for 62 points, ranking him fourth for career points among defensemen at the time of his induction. Women's 1 Mile Section 4 - Ken Shannon Last Chance Invitat. In his sophomore year the team advanced to the Eastern Mass championship game and his senior year the team won the EMass championship. Record Book; News; Baseball. Constant Motion . Still, he was on induction night the highest scoring defenseman in RMHS history with 149 career points on 65 goals and 84 assists. She built a program which has made her teams a perennial Middlesex League power. Dan also played football and was a Middlesex League All-Star as a senior running back. 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. As a senior in the 1974-1975 indoor season, Russ won Middlesex League, Class B and All-State championships in the high jump, clearing a personal best 6-3. Standing 6' 8", Erik was as dominant as he was daunting on the gridiron, basketball court and the3 diamond. MN Track & Field Hub. 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