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Moglia: trying to break losing habit.Sun Valley plays host to PenncrestBob Fithian and his Sun Valley staff watched Penncrest lose. 27-#, to Chichester Saturday and came away convinced that they had watched a different game than the one which the final score indicated.Everybody seems to think that Chi really clobbered them. Fithian said as he prepared his troops for a meeting with the Lions Friday night at 8p m in Aston ‘ Actually, with a break here and there. Penncrest would have been right in the ball game .If you get the impression that the Sun Valley coaching staff came aw ay from the game with a respect for the Lions and their new coach Joe Moglia. you’re rightAfter scouting them.” Fithian said, we thought that they were a very well-drilled team that makes verv few of-fensive mistakes Joe does a nice job and he has a sharp outfit We were impressed with their game all around They have a running back t Buddy LaChette • and a quarterback (Jerry Benson) who are both capable of breaking a game open We fear those two We look for a good game and we just hope we canpull it out . The Vanguards will open with virtually the same line-up that defeated St. James. 8-8. last week On offense, senior Gary Nuyannes will be at the controls Also in the backfield will be Dana Boord, who bore the mam duties rushing against the Bulldogs. Randy Owsley and Ken Moccia Joe Schaffstall is the Sun Valley flanker and sophomore Rick Taylor and Ross Hatton are the w ide receiversScott Webber, the center, and Nick Miron, a tackle, anchor the offensive line along with guards Bucky Connor and Tom Mills and tackle Mike Giduck On defense, the line will have John April. Hank DiFabio. Mike Manerchia and Rich Connelly Briar. O’Hara. Don Milne and Bo Godby man the linebacker posts while Dave Nuyannes. Mike Diehl. Moccia and Chuck Colberg will be in the backfield Dave Nuyannes set up the Vanguards only score last week with an interception and a return to the St James’ 30. while Colberg saved the win with a deflection of a pass on the Bulldogs' extra point attempt We re hoping to play a little better.” Fithian noted We put a lot of emphasis on offenseduring practice this week and we re hoping to sharpen it up all aroundWe had a good week at practice The kids an1 spirited and high and we’re looking for a good ball game ’’Moglia watched Sun Valley beat St James Friday night and analyzed that, Sun Valley may have the best team thev’ve ever had.”They have the ability tom wmove the ball on the ground or in the air and their defense is quick and much bigger and stronger than last year,” said JoeMoglia has already promoted one second stringer, defensive lineman Bob Valenti, to the first unit and says four or five other first team jobs are in jeopardy.The kids here realize that we re try ing to break the losing habit and if they let a loss like last week get them down, then they’re in a lot of troubleSo I expect the kids will block the loss out of their minds and try harder Friday. said MogliaKey position starters for the Lions will be Benson at quar terback, Laehette and Travis FJdridge at running backs. Tom Maloney at slot back and Bob Narcum and John McCutcheon at the receiver posts
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Delaware County Daily Times
Chester, Pennsylvania, US
Thu, Sep 18, 1975
Page 20
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