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1978-79 East Rochester Bombers

Coach: Mr. Don Quinn
Captains: John Zito & Drew McGregor

Section V Class A Champions
Record: 13 Wins, 2 Losses

 


1978-79 East Rochester Bombers Varsity Wrestling Team
FRONT ROW: Mike Brien, Pat Zito (captian), Curtis Doreen, J. Walzak, Tom Pagano. MIDDLE ROW: Kevin Kronenberger, K. Maynard, Rick Sidor, Drew McGregor (captain), John Zito, Dennis Essom, Bill Condon. BACK ROW: Bruce Kier, J. Walzak, Dave Alongi, Greg Bonacchi, Romeo Batazzi, Mike Kuhn, Coach Quinn. (Photo courtesy of Don Semifero.)

 

JV Bombers
Senior Lettermen

More Photos
Quinn Says Brighton, Irondequoit Better (PDF)
They Call Him 'Superman' on the Mat (PDF)

Nothing But No. 1 for John Zito (PDF)

 

 


Captain Drew McGregor in action. (Photographer & source unknown.)

 

Tournaments

 

Amherst Tournament - 1st place
Monroe County League Championships
- 1st place
Canandaigua Tournament @ FLCC
CLASS A SECTIONALS @ HOME - 1st place

TOP GRAPPLER - East Rochester High School wrestling coach Don Quinn and prize 119-pounder, Romeo Battazzi.

 

Dual Meets


Dec  9 - East Rochester 65, Pittsford Sutherland 2
Dec 16 - East Rochester 33, Wayne 16
Dec 16 - East Rochester 43, McQuaid 11
Dec 20 - East Rochester 49, Webster Schroeder 9
Dec 23 - East Rochester 41, Irondequoit 12
Jan  6 - East Rochester 22, Brighton 24
Jan 10 - East Rochester 23, Canandaigua 25
Jan 11 - East Rochester 39, Pittsford Mendon 12
Jan 27 - East Rochester 35, Fairport 19
Feb  2 - East Rochester 54, Eastridge 6
Feb  3 - East Rochester 24, Olean-VI 23
Feb  3 - East Rochester 33, Sweet Home-VI 16
Feb  9 - East Rochester 34, Rush-Henrietta Sperry 15
Feb 15 - East Rochester 40, Penfield 18
Feb 17 - East Rochester 30, Hilton 13

 

East Rochester Bombers 30, Hilton Cadets 13


East-West Day Championship
Monroe County League Dual Meet
@ Hilton High School (Hilton, NY)
Saturday, February 17, 1979
 


Hilton's Steve Burton has a lock on ER's Tom Pagano all the way. Burton built a 16-0 cushion, then pinned Pagano in the third period. (D&C, 2/18/1979. Photo by Burr Lewis. Used with permission.)


Bombers Win Monroe County East-West Championship (PDF)
ER-Hilton to Decide County Mat Crown (PDF)
ER wrestlers grab County wrestling title (PDF)
The ER Spark (PDF)
 


An entry ticket to the East-West Day championship dual on February 17, 1979.


 98 - John Walcyck (ER) dec. Paul Nau, 9-0
105 - Steve Burton (H) p. Tom Pagano, 4:37
112 - Matt Kellman (H) dec. Scott McIntosh, 4-3
119 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) p. Chris Kellman, 9-6
126 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec. Steve O'Shea, 5-4
132 - Al Rossner (H) dec. Curtis Doreen, 10-1
138 - Joe Walcyek (ER) dec. Al Caternola, 10-7
145 - Bruce Kier (ER) & George Erblacker (H), double dq.
155 - Dennis Essom (ER) dec. Gerry Bensley, 4-0
167 - John Zito (ER) p. Terry Brown, 13-1
177 - Drew McGregor (ER) dec. Billy West, 14-6
215 - Rick Sidor (ER) dec. Fred Bedford, 13-1


 

East Rochester Bombers 41, Irondequoit Indians 12


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School
Saturday, December 23, 1978


E.R.'s Bruce Kier gets ready to take the mat for his showdown with Irondequoit's Tom Lehmann at 145 pounds.
 


SOURCE: Times-Union (Rochester, NY). Used with permission.


From Football to Wrestling, Quinn's Bombers Keep Winning (PDF)
ER wrestlers triumph to keep record perfect (PDF)
Bombers and Irondequoit Set ‘Showdown’ Match Here (PDF)

 98 - John Walcyck (ER) dec. Scott Pearson, 13-0
105 - Tony Cotroneo (I) p. Tom Pagano, 1:12
112 - Tim Lehmann (I) dec. Mike Brien, 4-0
119 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) p. Glen Locke, 3:05
126 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec. Jim Brault, 12-3
132 - Joe Walczyk (ER) dec. Preston Stall, 15-1
138 - Dave Schneider (I) dec. Dave Alongi, 6-0
145 - Bruce Kier (ER) dec. Tom Lehmann, 7-1
155 - Dennis Essom (ER) dec. Paul Salamone, 11-6
167 - Drew McGregor (ER) p. Scott Simpson, 2:51
177 - John Zito (ER), fft.
215 - Rick Sidor (ER) dec. Paul Gibson, 12-5

 

East Rochester Bombers 49, Webster Schroeder Warriors 6


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Wednesday, December 20, 1978

 98 - Tom Pagano (ER) won by forfeit
105 - John Walczak (ER) pinned Mike Coddington (WS) 4:32
112 - Mike Brien (ER) won by forfeit
119 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) won by forfeit
126 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec Mark Falzone (WS) 15-3
132 - Joe Walczak (ER) dec. Mark Knopp (WS) 7-4
138 - Greg Bonacchi (ER) dec. Brad Bingelli (WS) 8-5
145 - Bruce Kier (ER) dec. Bob Bothwill (WS) 11-3
155 - Chuck Pignato (WS) dc. Dennis Essom (ER) 9-6
167 - John Zito (ER) won by forfeit
177 - Drew McGregor (ER) dec. Scott Hill (WS 13-2
215 - Eric Seeber (WS) won by decision


 

East Rochester Bombers 34, Rush-Henrietta Sperry Comets 15


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ Rush-Henrietta Sperry High School (Henrietta, NY)
Friday, February 9, 1979

Bombers Climb to No. 3 in State Wrestling (PDF)

 98 - Tom Pagano (ER) dec. Tony Viggiani (RH) 9-0
105 - Billy Howard (RH) dec. John Walczak (ER) 6-2
112 - A.J. Camp (RH) dec. Frank Argento (ER) 6-3
119 - Chris Nakis (RH) dec. Scott McIntosh (ER) 9-0
126 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec. Tim Vesser (RH) 26-11
132 - Joe Walczak (ER) pinned Mark Gilfian (RH) 3:37
138 - Greg Madison (RH) dec. Dave Alongi (ER) 6-4
145 - Bruce Kier (ER) dec. Tom Rosa (RH) 3-1
155 - Dennis Essom (ER) tied Jim Quinn (RH) 2-2
167 - Drew McGregor (ER) dec. Tom Tompkins (RH) 14-3
177 - John Zito (ER) dec. Roger Hopkins (RH) 9-1
215 - Rick Sidor (ER) won by forfeit


 

East Rochester Bombers 33, Wayne Eagles 16


Non-League Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School
Saturday, December 16, 1978

Bombers and Irondequoit Set ‘Showdown’ Match Here (PDF)

 98 - Tom Pagano (ER) tied Eick Azzano (W) 6-6
105 - Pat Friedman (W) dec. John Walczak (ER) 11-4
112 - Bill Affronti (W) pinned Pat Zito (ER) 3:20
119 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) pinned Bill McGuire (W) 2:49
126 - Curtis Doreen (ER) dec. Steve Azzano (W) 12-5
132 - Joe Walczak (ER) dec. Chris Jordan (W) 11-0
138 - Greg Bonacchi (ER) dec. Kevin Gilbert (W) 4-1
145 - Dave Alongi (ER) tied Tim Henning (W) 0-0
155 - Dennis Essom (ER) dec. Rob Lang (W) 9-5
167 - Drew McGregor (ER) dec. John Stavalene (W) 12-4
177 - Gary Kotvis (W) dec. Kevin Maynard (ER) 4-3
215 - Rick Sidor (ER) won by forfeit


 

East Rochester Bombers 40, Penfield Chiefs 18


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ Penfield High School (Penfield, NY)
Thursday, February 15, 1979

 98 - Larry Kane (P) pinned Tom Pagano (ER) 3:51
105 - Chris Kane (P) dec. John Walczak (ER) 17-2
112 - Scott McIntosh (ER) won by forfeit
119 - Pat Zito (ER) dec. Gary Moore (P) 12-4
126 - Mike Kuhn (ER) tied Rich Battaglia (P) 2-2
132 - Joe Walczak (ER) dec. Tim Blackman (P) 5-0
138 - Craig Venette (ER) dec. Mike Owen (P) 8-7
145 - Bruce Kier (ER) dec. Paul Bardanas (P) 13-5
155 - Dennis Essom (ER) pinned Doug Turley (P) 1:31
167 - Chris Manchester (P) dec. Reggie Reed (ER) 14-1
177 - John Zito (ER) won by forfeit
215 - Bill Condon (ER) pinned John Kaiser (P) 1:37


 

East Rochester Bombers 43, McQuaid Jesuit Knights 11


Non-League Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Saturday, December 16, 1978

Bombers and Irondequoit Set ‘Showdown’ Match Here (PDF)

 98 - Tom Pagano (ER) pinned Frank Pappalardo (McQ) 4:54
105 - John Walczak (ER) pinned Ron Barone (McQ) 2:37
112 - Mike Brien (ER) pinned John Cappelino (McQ) :54
119 - Ron Starkweather (McQ) dec. Romeo Battazzi (ER) 4-3
126 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec. John Scott (McQ) 4-1
132 - Joe Walczak (ER) tied Mike Green (McQ) 5-5
138 - Dave Alongi (ER) pinned Tyler Owens (McQ) 5:36
145 - Bruce Kier (ER) dec. Jerry Biamonte (McQ) 13-4
155 - Dennis Essom (ER) dec. Ray Schey (McQ) 8-1
167 - John Zito (ER) dec. Lem Rogers (McQ) 10-1
177 - Phil Lanzatella (McQ) pinned Kevin Kronenberger (ER) 3:03
215 - Rick Sidor (ER) dec. Vince Biamonte (McQ) 5-1


 

East Rochester Bombers 39, Pittsford Mendon Vikings 12


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Thursday, January 11, 1979

 98 - Tom Pagano (ER) dec. Jamie Fagan (PM) 12-4
105 - John Walczak(ER) dec. Kim Cirman (PM 7-4
112 - Scott McIntosh(ER) dec. Scott Cirman (PM) 11-7
119 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) pin Dean Goldner (PM) 5:15
126 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec. Kevin Woods (PM) 20-8
132 - Steve Toth (PM) dec. Joe Walczak (ER) 3-0
138 - Gary Woods (PM) dec. Curtis Doreen (ER 7-6
145 - Greg Bonacchi (ER) dec. Greg Elman (PM) 5-4
155 - Dennis Essom (ER) pin Tim French (PM) 1:38
167 - Drew McGregor(ER) dec. Mike Garrity (PM) 13-3
177 - Kevin Kronenberger (ER) dec. Dave Kreinberg (PM) 11-6
215 - Matt Jacobs (PM) pin Kevin Maynard (ER) 5:59


 

Brighton Barons 24, East Rochester Bombers 22


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Saturday, January 6, 1979

Brighton Upsets ER Matmen (PDF)
Brighton stuns ER wrestlers (PDF)

 98 - Marty Presburg (B) dec. John Walczak (ER) 10-6
105 - Kevin Willis (B) pin Frank Argento (ER) 2:55
112 - Rich Lane (B) dec. Scott McIntosh (ER) 13-0
119 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) dec. ? (B) 10-0
126 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec. Steve Levine (B) 6-4
132 - Gary Curwin (B) dec. Curtis Doreen (ER) 15-7
138 - Joe Walczak (ER) dec. Joe DiPaolo (B) 6-5
145 - Rob Evarts (B) dec. Greg Bonacchi (ER) 9-5
155 - Dennis Essom (ER) pin Terry Kent(B) :51
167 - Rick Katz (B) dec. Drew McGregor (ER) 13-7
177 - John Zito (ER) dec. Mark Evarts (B) 5-2
215 - Rick Sidor (ER) dec. Rob Thomas (B) 11-6


 

East Rochester Bombers 35, Fairport Red Raiders 19


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Saturday, January 27, 1979

Wrestling Team Aims for Top (PDF)

 98 - Tom Pagano (ER) pin John Maloney (F) 5:51
105 - Jeff Barker (F) dec. John Walczyk (ER) 5-0
112 - Bob Arao (F) dec. Scott McIntosh (ER) 15-0
119 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) pin Jeff Popen (F) 5:04
126 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec. Dan Bucci (F) 18-12
132 - Joe Walczyk (ER) dec. Ken Catalfamo (F) 6-2
138 - Scott Gilman {F] pin Curtis Doreen (ER) 2:59
145 - Bruce Kier (ER) tied Scott Kay (F) 7-7
155 - Dennis Essom(ER) pin Steve Good (F) 3:55
167 - Drew McGregor (ER) dec. Mike Talarico (F) 9-3
177 - John Zito (ER) won by forfeit
215 - Wally Vaughan (F) dec. Rick Sidor (ER) 4-3


 

East Rochester Bombers 33, Sweet Home Panthers 16


Non-League Dual Meet
@ Olean High School (Olean, NY)
Saturday, February 3, 1979

Program (PDF)

 98 - Tom Pagano (ER) dec. Scot Burcellito (SH) 7-3
105 - Craig Weber (SH) dec. John Walczak (ER) 4-0
112 - Scott McIntosh (ER) dec. Dwayne Ruffin (SH) 11-1
119 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) pin Peter Rao (SH) 1:11
126 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec. Dave Tolnry (SH) 14-5
132 - Ed Ruffin (SH) pin Curtis Doreen (ER) 5:36
138 - Doug Gallon (SH} dec. Joe Walczak (ER) 9-1
145 - Mike Reed (SH) dec. Bruce Kier (ER) 3-0
155 - Dennis Essom (ER) dec. Denis McNamara (SH) 7-3
167 - Drew McGregor (ER) dec. Fred Fummerelle (SH) 12-3
177 - John Zito (ER) pin Brian Banas (SH) 5:09
215 - Rick Sidor (ER) dec. Brian Adler (SH) 7-1


 

East Rochester Bombers 24, Olean Huskies 23


Non-League Dual Meet
@ Olean High School (Section 6)
Saturday, February 3, 1979

 

STREAK STOPPED. Olean High School's unbeaten wrestling streak of dual meets was snapped at 55 here Saturday night as East Rochester scored a 24-23 win over the Huskies of Coach Mike Foster. One of the key bouts is show here as Olean's Kirk Stephen's face reflects the problems he had with ER's John Zito in the 177-pound bout. Zito (20-0) scored an 11-4 win over Stephen (18-2). (Times Herald photo by John Hebrock.)


Bombers Climb After Weekend Win (PDF)
OHS Mat Skein Stopped At 55! (PDF)
ER Ends the Streak (PDF)
Program (PDF)

 98 - Hickey (O) dec. Pagano, 13-7
105 - J. Walczyk (ER) dec. B. Taylor, 3-2
112 - Anderson (O) p. McIntosh, 1:23
119 - Battazzi (ER) dec. A. Taylor, 8-5
126 - Kuhn (ER) dec. Pancio, 9-5
132 - Silluzio (O) tied Je Walczyk, 3-3
138 - Doreen (ER) dec. Branch, 9-3
145 - Thomas (O) p. Kier, 1:51
155 - Essom (ER) dec. Parks, 11-2
167 - McGregor (ER) dec. Fie, 13-6
177 - Zito (ER) dec. Stephen, 11-4
215 - Darrow (O) p. Condon, 2:52

 

 

Canandaigua Braves 25, East Rochester Bombers 23


Non-League Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Wednesday, January 10, 1979
 


Canandaigua's wrestling Coach Weldon Canough tries body english, and then just plain old English. (SOURCE: D&C, 1978-78 season. Photos by Jim Sheehan. Used with permission.)


Matmen Lose to Canandaigua (PDF)
Canandaigua holds off ER (PDF)
Time to reverse stalling ploys
(PDF)
Mincer's Pin Burst ER's Bubble
(PDF)
Braves Nip ER

 98 - Tim Mincer (C) d. Tom Pagano, 14-4
105 - John Walczyk (ER) d. Curt Scammell, 5-3
112 - Ron Jones (C) p. Scott McIntosh, 2:47
119 - Matt King (C) d. Romeo Battazzi, 7-5
126 - Mike Kuhn (ER) d. Greg Wild, 8-5
132 - Joe Walczyk (ER) d. Mike Reho, 5-1
138 - Mark King (C) p. Curtis Doreen, 1:21
145 - Gary Mincer (C) p. Bruce Kier, 4:49
155 - Dennis Essom (ER) d. Bill Hadsell, 5-3
167 - Drew McGregor (ER) d. Bill Condon, 4-0
177 - John Zito (ER) d. Joe Kuras, 20-1
215 - Rick Sidor (ER) d. Guy Parker, 9-4

Canandaigua JV's 55, East Rochester JV's 7


 

East Rochester Bombers 65, Pittsford Sutherland Knights 2


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ Pittsford Sutherland High School (Pittsford, NY)
Saturday, December 9, 1978

 98 - Tom Pagano (ER) won by forfeit
105 - John Walczak (ER) won by forfeit
112 - Pat Zito (ER) won by forfeit
119 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) won by forfeit
126 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec. Joe Zaia (PS) 17-2
132 - Joe Walczak (ER) dec. Tom Metzger (PS) 10-0
138 - Dave Alongi (ER) pinned Mike Brandis (PS) 1:25
145 - Bruce Kier (ER) tied Kevin Danehy (PS) 2-2
155 - Dennis Essom (ER) pinned Jim Jenkins (PS) :59
167 - Drew McGregor (ER) pinned Ron Bajorak (PS) 1:13
177 - Kevin Maynard (ER) won by forfeit
215 - Rick Sidor (ER) won by forfeit