New Castle stars recall 1982 team and its legends
Ross recalls Frank Bongivengo Jr and teammates who powered New Castle basketball with intense defense and clutch heart. He highlights Gilliam avoidance, Bongivengo halfcourt winner, Richards defense, Schweikert versatility, Rankin’s early mic national anthem, and current 2012 team lacks such legacy.
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NBA
Armen Gilliam
New Castle
Bethel Park
Ross
Gilliam
Antonio Rudolph
Brown Frank Bongivengo Jr
Bongivengo
Whetzel
Anthony Richards
Jason
Barry
Pennsylvania
Rankin
Skinny
New Castle 1981 82 Basketball Schedule and Results
The record lists New Castle and opponents with scores across the 1981 82 season. Notable games include Westinghouse 64 44 Franklin 69 53 Brashear 75 58 and a playoff run with Valley 64 59 Center 72 67 Latrobe 73 49 Penn Hillis 101 95 Whitehall 38 42.
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Westinghouse
Franklin
Brashear
Hopewell
Meadville
Hickory
Aliquippa
Center
Seneca Valley
Ursuline
Midland
Raven
Sharon
Farrell
Blackhawk
Butler
Beaver Falls
Wilmington
Playoffs Valley
Norwin
Latrobe
Ene Prep
Bethel Park
Penn Hillis
Whitehall
New Castle Basketball 2011 12Season Results Summary
New Castle posted a sequence of matchup scores against Perry Traditional A Moon Beaver Central Valley Hopewell Blackhawk Ambridge Montour Sharon Highlands Mars West Allegheny West Middlesex Seneca Valley South Fayette and others. Notable wins include 107 66 vs George Jr Republic and 88 44 vs Moon, with heavy victories over Perry Traditional A 81 30 and 70 32 in round outcomes.
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Perry Traditional A
West Middlesex
Hampton
West Allegheny
Seneca Valley
South Fayette
New Castle Built on 1982 Basketball Spirit
Blundo recalls how steel mills and Rockwell closures pushed residents toward a high school team that united New Castle. He says the 1982 squad infused town pride and embodies the town’s toughness, a tradition he now aims to carry on as leader.
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Rockwell
Blundo
New Castle
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Domenick
Frank
Brandon
Malik Hooker
Anthony
Corey Eggleston
Barry Whetzel
Russell Bruce
Bobby Natale
Jimmy Brown
Frank Bongivengo
Paul Schweikert
Jeff Heasley
Richard Aram
Irvin Perkins
Dave Englehart
Dom Biangone
Joe Caminiti
Jason Rankin
John Matarazzo
PIAA
Ralph Blundo
Don Ross
Red Hurricane
Canes
Duquesne University
A.J. Palumbo
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