Riders Aim for Firelands Title With Strong Returnees
Roughrider coach John Speer returns seven letter winners from last season’s Firelands champion squad. Western Reserve, led by seniors Vicky Timbs and Ann Murray, eyes a repeat as Edison Monroeville New London loom as contenders. Speer plans a balanced mix of man and zone defense and a faster ball movement to improve rebounding.
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New London Wildcats rely on youth for Firelands bid
New London coach Lanny Repp hopes two veterans, Liz Schick and Kathy Perkins, plus seven varsity players, fuel a reborn Wildcats squad in the Firelands race. Freshmen Susie Howsman Joni Stoll Patti Young join returnees Mary Knittel Pam Sickles and Connie Repp as possible starters. Repp cites size and attitude as strengths. Western Reserve looms as the team to beat with Edison also strong. The season opens against Wellington.
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PSU stars lead UPI All American offense list
The top ranked Penn State trio Chuck Fusina Matt Bahr and Keith Dorney earned spots on the UPI All American offensive team. Heisman winner Billy Sims of Oklahoma also honored.
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Nittany Lions land six on All-America squad
Penn State dominates the 1978 UPI All-America selections with six players named. Chuck Fusina, Bruce Clark, Matt Millen, Pete Harris, Keith Dorney, and Matt Bahr earned first-string honors as the Sugar Bowl bound Nittany Lions showcase a potent program.
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