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Bethel Park, PA

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1997 record 9-10 (lost at NC in Section B semi finals)
Overall record 23-32
Home 12-10
Away 9-19
Neut. 2-3
Playoffs 4-3

1997 was a very frustrating season, as high hopes and a strong start were dashed by a rash of injurys and a hard road heavy schedule. Lost were Sr Goalkeeper John Loembruno (All Star in 96) to a fractured leg after the first Baldwin game. Also Sr Defensemen Dave Robinson (All League 96) to a broken arm in the Quaker Valley game. Both made dramatic returns at home against Trinity to spark a 18-0 win, and a playoff run that saw a hotly contested quarter final game with traditional rival North Hills that was played over two days due to bad weather. Bethel took the game 7-5 behind Tim Duda and his 6 goals. The season came to an end the next day at North Catholic 5-3. Bethel took a 3-1 lead in to the 4th quarter, but came unravelled and took 12 minutes of penatlies as The Trojans scored 4 unanswered goals to move to the Section B championship, which they won (way to go guys) against Shaler (sorry guys).
Team MVP was awarded to Sr Attackmen Tim Duda.
The Extra Effort Award to Sophamore Midfielder Matt Mason.
Rookies of the year - 1st year player Josh Mason SR Defensemen, and Freshmen Goalkeeper Toby Chandler.

1997 Results
@ North Alleghney L 6-9
Seton Lasalle W 15-1
@ Trinity W 10-2
@ Shaler L 5-11
Baldwin W 20-1
@ North Catholic W 5-3
@ Quaker Valley L 8-19
@ Peters Township L 4-7
Central Catholic L 8-9 OT
@ Upper St Clair L 3-13
@ North Hills L 4-7
North Catholic L 6-10
Trinity W 18-0
Peters Township W 8-3
Fox Chapel L 7-14
@ Baldwin W 8-1
* * * PLAYOFFS * * *
Baldwin W 21-1
@ North Hills W 7-5
@ North Catholic L 3-5

All League Players
1995 - Kevin McMahon, Defense
1996 - Dave Robinson, Defense; Craig Fowler, Midfield
1997 - Dave Mihalcik, Midfield

All Time Leading Scorers:
1- Dave Mihalcik M (95-98) 59G 18A  77 Points
2- Jeff Nath M (95-98) 35G 41 A  76 Points
3- Kurt Michalson M (95-97) 53 G 14 A 67 Points
4- Tim Duda A (94-97) 40G 20A  60 Points
5- Matt Mason M (96- ) 39G 19A  58 Points
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1994 Leader- Jeff Perry Attack/ 2 G 1 A 3 Points
1995 Leader- Jeff Perry Attack/ 7 G 5 A 12 Points
1996 Leader- Ryan Eichenlaub Attack/ 19G 22 A 41 Points
1997 Leader- Tim Duda Attack/ 33G 13A 46 Points
1998 Leader- Matt Mason/ 28G 10A  38 Points



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