Panther football faces rebuilding year at Elyria Catholic
Elyria Catholic, coming off an 11-1 season and a state title game loss, faces a lean roster with graduation hits to the offensive line and a 1-2 backfield punch. Coach Jim Rattay returns seven defensive veterans from 1977, but must replace key linemen and two-way stars Thomas and McKeon. Offense will lean on quicker play, more passing, and sophomore and junior depth to fill gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Catholic
Mark McGuire
Tom Hudock
Tom Brinkman
Jim Rattay
Bob Slaughter
Dave McFarland
Dave Valatka
Jeff Rubinoski
Dan Machovina
Barry Stephenson
Greg Glover
Kevin Ziegman
Tom Mahl
Rob Durkee
C-T
Wyoming
Panthers
Panther
Bryan Thomas
Thomas
Matt McKeon
McKeon
Rattay
New Era as Elyria Hires Terry Dean to Lead Pioneers
Terry Dean takes over Elyria High football after 23 years under Bill Barton. The Pioneers, 5-5 last season, return five lettermen and field about 45 seniors with 50 sophomores in conditioning. Dean plans a pass more often offense from the I formation with McCullough and Frye as backfield anchors, while Mike Collins competes for quarterback duties and the defense relies on linebackers and a strengthened front. The team begins full workouts after ten days with a scrimmage set for Warren Western Reserve and a schedule opening Sept 8 at Toledo Scott.
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Joe Klinec
Ely Stadium
Elyria High
Bill Barton
Pioneer
Terry Dean
Elyria
Barton
Crimson
Pioneers
Doan
Buckeye
Chester McCullough
Tony Frye
McCullough
Frye
Jon Burger
Dean
Steve Bush
Dennis
Dan Carpenters
Mike Love
Dave Slauter
Jeff Gilbert
Tom Solet
John Sheldon
Greg Horace
Ed Kershaw
Chuck Ziemke
Jon Lauver
Jefferson
Rick Wegner
Westwood
Warren Western Reserve
Akron Kenmore
West Wolverines Fearless Sixth Season Push for Title
Elyria West plans a breakout football year with 10 lettermen from a 7 3 team, a renewed defense, and a first coast conference title bid under coach Bill Hewitt. Key backs Ray Armstrong Terry Robinson and Jim Smola lead a deep backfield as WW look to start Sept 1 at Midview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria West
Jim Smola
Ray Armstrong
Terry Robinson
Carnell Revels
Robinson
Rob Slusher
Dave Zapotosky
West
Erie Coast Conference
Wolverines
Elyria Catholic
Panthers
Bill Hewitt
1977 long scoring plays from area football games
A list of long scoring plays with player names, schools, and dates. Entries include kick returns, runs, and passes by players from Columbia Fairview Western Reserve Oberlin North Ridgeville Buckeye Edison Norwalk Elyria Catholic and others between September 16 and November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Roberts
Columbia
Iterception
Dhno Mastanuano
North Olm Sted
Run
Chris Ware
Fairview
Bryan Thomas
Elytia Catholic
Tun
Steve McGuckin
Western Reserve
Luck
Ene Kirk
Norwalk
Mud
Don Treadwell
Oberlin
Craig Best
North Ridgeville
Dave McPeek
Edison
Mark James
Strongsville
John Kulgi
Buckeye
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Scott Miller
Charles Zepp
Frank, Bechloff
Jin Botos
Scott Diederich
Ed Henderson
Dens Jalowee
Jit
Marie VanAmbureh
Jery, Wagner
Dave Gatks
Joe Malnar
Scott Payne
Ene Rothgery
Ken Thome
van Amburgh
Jeff Boring
Soph
Ron Decker
Lew Elberts
Todd Lusher
Hill Shook
Phil Tollett
Glover
Dave, Valatka
Payne
John Swansinger
Mark Weitzel
Blias Borowy
John Emerick
Lusher
Rick Pence
Bruce Plas
Cente
Doug Bayson
Dan Machavina
Jeff Rubbnoski
Marie Diederick
Weitzel
Mike Rhodes
Dan D'Orazio
Steve Soteteder
Cami Fiore
Mike Baumbick
Boyson
Tom Brickman
Hudock
Madonna
Rhodes
Slaughter
Stephenson
Zepp
Heckloff
Batas
l'Orazio
Henderson
Leste Hendon
Phil Mercado
Jeff Riegelsberger
Wagner
John Walker
Kevin Ziegmann
Borony
Fiore
Rick Petcavage
Saph
Reaser
Les Riverta
Jack Schmutz
Jeff Werner
Baumirck
Brinkman
Rubimoski
Mike Diederick
Mercado
Fuegelsberger
John Swansingler
Walker
Emenek
Ziegman
Steve Schroeder
Chris Fiore
Brunswick
Clearview
Midview
Cleveland Central
Cath
Cleveland South
Southview
Loraio Cethole
Chanel
Brookfield
Sandusky
FIZ
Foster Chevy
Bea
Aiga UL UU GS
Ces
Sumo E Los
Mike Collins
Ty Comstock
Roger Balser
Mike Appleby
Jim
A Meredith
Jim Clark
Darrell Glover
Jim Overall
Chesterfield Williams
Ent Rees
Jeff Briscoe
Clem
Dave Ich
Dave
Bet Mei
Ken Huge
Dick Rieth
Ken Gerhardt
Biyra
Toledo
Scott
Glenville
East Tech
Marion
Admiral King
Fremont
Findlay
Mansfield
Loram
Roger Negin
Cleveland Benedictine
Holy Name
Lorain Catholic
Hewitt
Todd Dobbins
Mike Johnson
Tim Pavieh
Jerry Herron
Bob Kasubinska
Fred Evans
Zoltao Zoltar
Bruce Lisicky
Steve Schuster
Daryl Edwards
Harold Newman
Steve Thompson
Steve Boyce
Kevin Shelar
Ben
Jerry Gul
Ryan Shumaker
Ed McGarvey
Harry Hower
Wayne Ruff
Mark Pastich
Willams Hopkins
Bull Estep
Frank Rybareyk
Jun Stapla
Mike Saegert
Ike Godles
Stan Dickerson
Tracy Robinson
Paul Woolfork
Dan Boone
Mark Woolfork
William Beard
Armstrong
Jon Laird
Terry Gilles
Smola
Gilles
Rick Esser
Herron
Col
John Runewies
Avoo Lake
Bill Zimmerman
Dino Mastaniano
North Olmisted
Blete McGuckin
Buck Massaro
Berra
Derek Yarber
Ron Brant
Grassie's Wayside Inn
Jake
Mbeslin Rd
Mty Garage
Egy’s Mower Service
W. Ridge RD
Sugge
Sat. & Sun
Grafton
N. Main St
Elyria City Hall
Broad Street
The
Community Development Department
Court Street
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