Haverford's Steve Joachim Tops Delaware County TD Pass Leaderboard
Steve Joachim of Haverford threw 31 touchdown passes this season to lead the Delaware County aerial race. He came within three of the county record of 34, held by Joe Emmi of Ridley Township, as Greg Jefferson of Darby Township posted 16 and John Hornibrook had 18 for Ridley this year.
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Delaware County
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John Hornibrook
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Greg Jefferson
Darby Township
Ron MacDonald
Nether Frowvience
Fords' Offense Powers Unbeaten Haverford in 1968
Haverford High ran 9 0 to finish the season undefeated in county play. The Fords scored 345 points, led by a 38.2 point average, while Monsignor Bonner trailed with 26356? points. Darby Township claimed top defensive honors by allowing 6.0 points per game as Haverford’s offense stayed dominant.
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Reynolds Near PAT Standard
Jim Reynolds of Haverford nearly broke the Delaware County PAT mark, booting 45 extra points to challenge the 1951 record of 51 by Carmen Zizza. Frank DiFillippo of Ridley trailed with 23. Reynolds, last year’s champion, led a high-scoring Delco season with top honors amid injuries and standout efforts from teammates and rivals.
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St. James
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Springfield
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Swarthmore
Jackrey
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Pete Korsan
Nether
100-Point Club leads in Catholic League tie game
Freda scored 17 touchdowns and 10 extra points powering Sharon Hill. Don Freda had two three TD games and one four TD effort while Phillips added 13 rushing scores and 19 extra points. Mason led Springfield with 9 six points, Smerigan 15 in 1959, and Cappelletti tops the scoring table among local players in a crowded show of offense.
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Record-Setting receiver Croft leads 1968 Delaware County season
Bobby Croft of Haverford High set a county all time mark in the Central League as a 5-7 140 pound senior end. He totaled 62 pass receptions for 773 yards and nine touchdowns. Fran Murphy of Archbishop Carroll caught 50 passes for 460 yards and one TD. Ron Withelder of Ridley Township and Dave Webster of Sharon Hill also posted top marks in 1995.
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Ridley Township
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Sharon Hill
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Webster
Ridley Park Highs 32-Game Delaware County Streak
Ridley Park High School achieved a 32 game winning streak starting in 1953, the longest in Delaware County. The run ended October 5, 1957 when RP lost the season opener to Collingdale 13 to 7.
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Catania Faces Chester For Delca Northern Division Crown
John Pfander caught two touchdown passes as Catania beat McGlone's 25 to 8 in a playoff to reach the Delca Touch Football League Northern Division final. Catania faces Chester at 1 30 pm Saturday at Deshong Park Chester for the championship.
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Dennis Marchalonis
Christy
Chester
Frank Potter
Ridley Township
Potter
Delozier
Len Warren
Tony Daliessio
Moran
Lee Spica
Vince Polidore
Flip Fiorvante
All-Delco Gridders to Attend Daily Times Awards Banquet
The 23-man All-Delco football team will be guests of the Daily Times at the Delaware County Coaches Association banquet. Dana Swan, former Swarthmore High standout and head coach at Haverford College, will be the main speaker. The event begins at 6 30 p.m. at the Alpine Junction in Springfield.
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Swarthmore High
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