Elyria Catholic Panthers shine under Guinta in remarkable season
Elyria Catholic finished 24-2, won 18 straight, and reached the state semifinals under coach Bob Guinta. The six-man Panthers relied on defense and balanced scoring from guards Talarek Noll and Schneider, forwards Zemanek and Sherman, and key subs Rushinsky and Grendel, overcoming early adversity and earning their place in Columbus.
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All-Ohio Honoree Sherman Leads Elyria Catholic Panthers
Sherman and Schneider paced Elyria Catholic to a 24-2 mark in 1972-73. Sherman earned first team All-Ohio with 17.5 ppg and 10 rpg while Schneider posted 12.6 ppg and 7.5 rpg. The Panthers also boasted Noll as a fellow 40 percent shooter, Talarek as floor leader, and a team scoring edge of 1636 to 1290.
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