Hillside Comets Fall 25 0 to Belleville in Rainy Finale
Hillside High football ends 1975 season with a 25 to 0 loss to Belleville at Woodfield Stadium. Belleville ground attack led by Alan Cervasio who carried 31 times for 113 yards and two touchdowns. The Comets struggled in the wet conditions as Ray Stokes attempted passes and was intercepted twice while Fred Hopke and Steve Butfilowski limited Belleville’s rush.
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Belleville shuts out Hillside 25 to 0 in tough win
Belleville pounced after halftime with a risky kick to Hillside then dominated the line. Cervasio tallied two rushing scores as Ranucci added another on a 28 yard dash while Ed Ryan blocked a punt and recovered in the end zone for a 19 point edge before final gun. Comets limited to 62 yards total offense as Hillside’s defense battled a shell shocked opponent.
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Hillside High closes season with 25 0 loss to Belleville
Amid rain and mud at Woodfield Stadium, Hillside High lost 25 0 to Belleville in their final ’75 football game. Seniors faced the moment philosophically as teammates like Ray Stokes and Marty Winnicki recalled four years of Pop Warner through varsity play. The piece notes Antoine Richardson making a late tackle for the Comets and profiles returning players plus seniors’ reflections on their careers and futures.
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Former Comet star named to state team
Bob Cowan of Hillside High, a sophomore defensive halfback for Jersey City State, earned first team honors on the New Jersey State Athletic Conference football squad. He led JC State with six interceptions, including a 97 yard TD, plus an 87 yard kickoff return for a TD. Other State selections include Dave Crist first team end and Dave Fava and Dennis Pidgeon on the second team.
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