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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1975
Page
8
Elyria Catholic surged from a 0-10 1974 season to a 6-4 record in 1975 under coach Mike Noonan. The Panthers opened 4-0 and beat Clearview and Midview before hard-fought losses, with non-conference shutouts and a quiet, relentless drive that defined the season.
The Chronicle Telegram names Paul Sunagel as Elyria High Offensive Player of the Year and Hubert Oliver as Defensive Player of the Year for 1975. Sunagel led in scoring and was second in rushing while Oliver dominated on defense with clutch tackles across the field.
Noonan's steady optimism proved decisive as the plan was approved, reflecting a favorable reception for the initiative and signaling momentum for future steps.
Elyria Catholic opens preseason drills with coach Mike Noonan welcoming a dozen starters from a 7 2 1975 squad. Key returnees include Briant McLaughlin Dale Verhoff Rich Baker and Mike Powers in the secondary plus linebackers Matt McKeon Ken Machock and Ed Szabo. On offense Szabo Dan Stefek Bryan Thomas Gary Kaminski Bryan Diedrick and Jim Machovina return at multiple spots.
Panthers of the year Mike Robinson and Mike Smith shared offensive player of the year honors while Mike Stefek earned defensive player of the year for Elyria Catholic. Robinson led with 944 rushing yards and scoring, Smith poured in most rushing attempts with 136 including a school record 41 carries vs Lorain Catholic, and Stefek drew frequent double and triple teams.
The Chronicle-Telegram notes Elvira Catholics Panthers end 7-2 after a 0-10 prior year. Mike Robinson runs for 944 yards and 60 points while the team averages 285 rushing yards per game and 5 points. Bryan Thomas and Mike Smith lead rushing, Diederich passes for 118 of 171, Ken Machock hauls four catches, and four school records are established including 41 carries in a game against Lorain Catholic.
Elvira Pioneers head into 1976 with nine returning starters including four on offense and defense and one two way. Key backs John Gollmar Hubert Oliver Jerry Oliver and Paul Sunage combined for 1466 yards. Brian Balser steps in at quarterback with defense anchored by Steve Johnson George Cook Billy Williams Jeff McCullough and Hubert Oliver.
Elyria finishes 6 4 with a stout rushing attack and tough defense allowing 75 points all season. The defense yielded 131 yards per game and 90 rushing yards per contest while intercepting eight passes led by Hubert Oliver with six thefts returning one 49 yards for a TD. Jerry Oliver and Paul Sunagel combined for 1394 rushing yards with other backs over 300 yards each. Special teams bolster play with returners Jerry Oliver and Rick Hoskins, punt yards by Sunagel, and Williams kicking off duties.
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