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PAL team in the fourth grade. He actually started this season at center on offense, with co-captain Joey Saunders at guard, but that experiment lasted only two games.
The last two games have seen Ciacciarelli miss a good deal of action as a nagging shoulder injury kept sidelining him. “I’ll be good for the ( P l a i n f i e l d ) game. The doctor said the ligaments in my left shoulder are loose and they keep popping out,” he said.
A year ago, Ciacciarelli watched from the sidelines as Plainfield knocked off the Blue Devils. It is safe to bet that speedy Anthony Davis and Company will be well aware of No.
59 by the end of today’s game. And, win or lose, Ciacciarelli does not expect it will be the final football game of his career.
“I’d like to go to Tufts,” the honor roll student said. “If not there,
some other Division 3 school. I
want to play some more football.”
Over the years, Westfield has had its share of outstanding linebackers. The list of all-state linebackers includes names like Jim Turpin (‘42 graduate), Karney Scioscia (‘46), Gerry McGinley (‘48), Pete Braun (‘61), Jerry Hendershott (‘65), Doug Murphy (‘67), Frank Jackson (‘70), Jim Zitch (‘71), John Kerr (‘72), Bob McNally (‘77), Jim Hoblitzell (‘78), Chris Drabin (‘82), Brian Cheek (‘91), Erwyn Lyght (‘95), plus recent standouts Jason Yarusi and Todd Dowling. The unheralded Ciacciarelli’s solid play ranks right up there with most of those standouts.
“He’s the heart of our team,” WHS coach Ed Tranchina said. “When he’s not in there we have trouble stopping the other team.”
Westfield/Plainfield Football Rivalry Notes:
Westfield leads the overall series 47-40-7 and has gone 5-3-1 in the ‘90s. Tranchina’s record vs. Plainfield is 7-3-2, the ties being 00 in both 1985 and ‘93. The Thanksgiving Day rivalry began on November 23, 1944 with WHS notching a 12-0 victory at Plainfield as Bobby Dougherty ran for one touchdown and passed to Jack Salvato for the other score. Former WHS standout Dave Brown, currently the Arizona Cardinals’ starting quarterback, threw for 193 yards and three TDs in his final high school game, a 35-6 victory in 1987.
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-17438-97.
CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. LUIS RAMIREZ AND ZORAIDA RAMIREZ HIS WIFE; LILIANA RAMIREZ, ET ALS, DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JULY 27, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.
The judgment amount is $156,390.17. The property to be sold is located in the CITY of Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208, County of UNION and State of New Jersey.
Commonly known as 254 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208.
Tax Lot No. 1650 in Block No. 13. Dimension of Lot: Approximately 23.50 feet wide by 200.00 feet long.
Nearest Cross Street: Chilton Street. Situate at a point on the southerly sideline of Westfield Avenue distance approximately 663.50 feet westerly from its intersection with the westerly sideline of Chilton Street.
There is due approximately the sum of $160,534.14 together with lawful interest and costs.
There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.
RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, Attorneys Suite 201 7 Century Drive Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH-754723 (WL) 4 T 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 & 12/2/99 Fee: $177.48
DID YOU KNOW?
The longest pass play in WHS history came against Plainfield on Wednesday, November 11, 1907. Since the teams had played a 6-6 tie earlier in the year, the mythical Union County title was up for grabs. With time running out, Hjalmar (Yamma) Carlson hooked up with Ray (Punk) Smith for a 90-yard touchdown and a 6-0 victory. Lee Waring’s school-record 52-yard field goal came in WHS’s 21-0 victory in 1931.
Other memorable long-distance plays vs. Plainfield: Glen Kehler’s 95-yard kickoff return in 1974 (as he scored all the WHS points in a 31-14 win); Percy Taylor’s 80-yard interception return in 1912; Frank Ketcham’s 80-yard punt return in 1932, and Wayne Johnson’s 40yard field goal that produced a 3-2 WHS win in 1923.
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Westfield/Plainfield Rivalry Westfield 47, Plainfield 40, Tie 7 1900 –– Westfield 26-0 1901 –– Westfield NA 1903 — Plainfield 15-0 1905 — Plainfield 24-0 1907 — Tie 6-6
–– Westfield 11-0 1908 — Plainfield 12-6
–– Plainfield 5-0 1909 — Plainfield 35-6 1910 –– Westfield 6-0 1911 — Plainfield 37-6 1912 –– Westfield 19-7 1913 — Westfield 20-6
Westfield 26-7 1914 — Plainfield 19-0 1915 — Plainfield 7-0
Westfield 6-0 1916 — Tie 0-0
Plainfield 7-3 1917 — Plainfield 39-0 1919 — Plainfield 6-0 1921 — Plainfield 28-0 1922 — Plainfield 19-0 1923 — Westfield 3-0 1924 — Plainfield 18-0 1925 — Plainfield 7-2 1926 — Plainfield 20-0 1931 — Westfield 21-0 1932 — Westfield 13-6 1933 — Tie 0-0 1934 — Westfield 7-6 1935 — Plainfield 7-0 1936 — Tie 0-0 1937 — Tie 0-0 1938 — Plainfield 13-0 1939 — Westfield 20-0 1940 — Westfield 13-0 1941 — Westfield 1-0 1944 — Westfield 12-6 1945 — Westfield 12-0 1946 — Plainfield 6-0 1947 — Westfield 32-12 1948 — Westfield 14-6 1949 — Plainfield 19-6 1950 — Plainfield 33-7 1951 — Plainfield 14-6 1952 — Plainfield 27-14
1953 — Plainfield 25-6 1954 — Plainfield 6-0 1955 — Plainfield 21-0 1956 — Plainfield 19-6 1957 — Plainfield 19-12 1958 — Plainfield 21-0 1959 — Plainfield 7-0 1960 — Westfield 13-7 1961 — Westfield 13-6 1962 — Plainfield 27-7 1963 — Westfield 14-12 1964 — Plainfield 13-7 1965 — Westfield 21-0 1966 — Plainfield 33-12 1967 — Plainfield 12-7 1968 — Westfield 25-21 1969 — Westfield 45-0 1970 — Westfield 49-6 1971 — Westfield 12-6 1972 — Westfield 27-6 1973 — Westfield 20-0 1974 — Westfield 31-14 1975 — Westfield 9-6 1976 — Westfield 34-0
Westfield 14-0 1977 — Westfield 38-0 1978 — Westfield 6-2 1979 — Westfield 3-2 1980 — Westfield 14-0 1981 — Westfield 28-6 1982 — Plainfield 21-3 1983 — Plainfield 14-6 1984 — Plainfield 14-0 1985 — Tie 0-0 1986 — Westfield 27-14 1987 — Westfield 35-6 1988 — Westfield 7-6 1989 — Westfield 14-7 1990 — Westfield 21-6 1991 — Westfield 28-0 1992 — Plainfield 14-9 1993 — Tie 0-0 1994 — Westfield 20-7 1995 — Westfield 28-20 1996 — Plainfield 38-7 1997 — Westfield 22-7 1998 –– Plainfield 21-7
David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times
MOST VALUABLE SENIOR…Blue Devil gymnast Tara Clarke has been voted the Most Valuable Senior by her peers and receives an award from Booster Club representative Don Cambria at the recent Gymnastics team dinner held in the high school cafeteria. The Westfield High School gymnastics team placed second in New Jersey this season and has been the dominant Union County team, winning six straight county titles.
David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times
Jessica Caravello on the unevens
David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times
ADDING TO THE DEFEATHERING…Blue Devil kicker Jason Krieger boots a field goal against the Cardinals during the 1997 Thanksgiving Day game at Kehler Stadium in Westfield. Other picture is the Devil defense stuffing the Cardinals. The Blue Devils defeated the Cardinals, 22-7.
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-15523-98.
THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT SERIES 1995 AT 101 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10286 CORP TRUST-MBS, PLAINTIFF vs. GUILHERMINA DASGRACAS-VOLZ A/K/A GUILHERMINA DAS GRACAS-VOLZ ET AL, DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 11, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.
The judgment amount is $258,217.46. The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of UNION, and the State of New Jersey.
Tax LOT (ACCOUNT) NO. 130 BLOCK (WARD) NO. 12 F/K/A LOT (ACCOUNT) NO. 2 BLOCK (WARD) NO. 12.
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1109 ALINA STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JESERY 07201.
Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 100.00 feet wide by 30.00 feet long.
Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the NORTHEASTERLY side of ALINA from the NORTHWESTERLY side of MADISON AVENUE.
There is due approximately the sum of $264,933.61 together with lawful interest and costs.
There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.
RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorney Suite J 406 Lippincott Drive Marlton, New Jersey 08053 CH-754281 (WL) 4 T 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 & 12/9/99 Fee: $197.88
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SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-2200-99.
BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., ET ALS, PLAINTIFF vs. ELIE MAURICE, DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 3, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.
The judgment amount is $82,154.43. Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A. As Trustee Under The Pooling And Servicing Agreement, Dated as of September 29, 1998, Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 1998-3 vs. Elie Maurice.
City of Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New Jersey.
STREET ADDRESS: 328 Pine Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206.
TAX LOT NO. 479, BLOCK NO. 1. DIMENSIONS: 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet x 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet.
NEAREST CROSS STREET: Third Street.
There is due approximately the sum of $84,421.13 together with lawful interest and costs.
There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.
RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF BUDD, LARNER, GROSS, ROSENBAUM, GREENBERG & SADE, Attorneys Woodland Falls Corporate Park 200 Lake Drive East Suite 100 Cherry Hill, New Jersey08002-4805 CH-754749 (WL) 4 T 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 & 12/2/99 Fee: $185.64
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-5190-99.
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. S. L. JONES, DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 6, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.
The judgment amount is $23,352.22. Municipality: Elizabeth. Street Address: 842 Rebecca Place. Tax Lot No. 17, Tax Block No. F. Approximate dimensions: 25 feet x 125 feet x 13 feet x 31.34 feet x 12.19 feet x 158.48 feet.
Nearest cross street: Smith Street There is due approximately the sum of $24,136.48 together with lawful interest and costs.
There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.
RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE, KURZWEIL, WEBER & SCIALABBA, Attorneys 905 North Kings Highway Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034-1569 CH-754765 (WL) 4 T 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 & 12/9/99 Fee: $153.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions at its November 8, 1999 meeting for the following applications heard at its October 18, 1999 meeting:
1. Walter and Susan Brand, 204-206 Lenox Avenue seeking permission to use the first story of the subject building for offices – granted with condition. 2. Darin D. Pinto, 376 South Avenue
seeking permission to erect/retain a wall sign – denied. 3. Desiderio Gabriele, 560 Springfield
Avenue seeking permission to expand a non-conforming retail use – granted with conditions.
Colleen Mayer, Secretary Board of Adjustment 1 T – 11/25/99, The Leader Fee: $19.89
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-21576-98.
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. ALBERT LATORRE AND MRS. ALBERT LATORRE, HIS WIFE; ET ALS, DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 11, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.
The judgment amount is $169,398.76. The property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New Jersey.
It is commonly known as 249-51 Ripley Place, Elizabeth, New Jersey.
It is known and designated as Block No. 1, Lot No. 603.
The dimensions are 52.13 feet wide by 70.67 feet long.
Nearest cross street: Situate on the northeasterly line of Ripley Place, 150.0 feet from the southeasterly line of Third Street.
Prior lien(s): None. There is due approximately the sum of $173,870.73 together with lawful interest and costs.
There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.
RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & KAPNICK, Attorneys Suite 300 293 Eisenhower Parkway Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 CH-754748 (WL) 4 T 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 & 12/2/99 Fee: $181.56
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-6101-96.
MIDSTATES RESOURCES CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. JOSEPH HILL, JR.; HOWARD J. MCKENZIE; MCHILL, INC.; ET ALS, DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JUNE 30, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.
The judgment amount is $144,521.29. The property to be sold is located in the
City of Elizabeth, in the County of Union,
and State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 158 First Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Tax Lot Nos.: 02, Block No.: 369. Dimensions of Lot: 25 feet wide by 100 feet long.
Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the Northerly side of First Street. 50 feet from the Northwesterly side of South Park Street.
There is due approximately the sum of $148,383.48 together with lawful interest and costs.
There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.
RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF MOREJON & PUNALES, Attorneys Suite 602 4808 Bergenline Avenue Union City, New Jersey 07087 CH-754747 (WL) 4 T 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 & 12/2/99 Fee: $169.32
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-8635-99.
AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, PLAINTIFF vs. ROBERTA DURHAM, DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 23, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.
The judgment amount is $115,530.30. Property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New Jersey.
Premises commonly known as 1053 Bond Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey.
BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 186, Block No. 12 on the official Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth.
Dimensions: (approximately) 100 feet x 25 feet.
Nearest Cross Street: Catherine Street. There is due approximately the sum of $118,638.27 together with lawful interest and costs.
There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.
RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 216 Haddon Avenue Westmont, New Jersey 08108 CH-754774 (WL) 4 T 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 & 12/9/99 Fee: $169.32
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-5818-99.
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. JOSEPH DATILUS, ET ALS, DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 2, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.
The judgment amount is $130,343.21. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
STREET AND STREET NO: 579 Monroe Avenue.
TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO. 12, LOT NO. 1136.
DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 150 feet.
NEAREST CROSS STREET: 256 feet from Fairmont Avenue.
There is due approximately the sum of $133,829.46 together with lawful interest and costs.
There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.
RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney 737 Stokes Road P.O. Box 1088 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 CH-754741 (WL) 4 T 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 & 12/2/99 Fee: $165.24
BID FAREWELL TO COACH KOVAC
Devil Gymnasts Finish Second Unbeaten Year
By DAVID B. CORBIN
Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times
Doing things in big ways has recently been the habit of the Westfield High School gymnastics team. The Blue Devils had their “biggest” season in the history of the school but, next year, must endure a “big” loss.
Ellen Kovac, who just completed her 11th year as Blue Devil Head Coach will be leaving for one year to teach English in Zlate-Moravce, Slovakia, formerly eastern Czechoslovakia.
“I have roots there,” explained Kovac. “My grandparents were born in what was known as Czechoslovakia which was once part of the Austria-Hungarian Empire.”
Through the guidance of Kovac, the Blue Devil girls have leaped to become a dominant force in Union County, the North 2 Sectionals and
now in the entire state. Finishing with a perfect 13-0 dual meet record, the Devil girls extended their undefeated streak to 22. Last year they finished 9-0. They also have won their sixth-straight Union County crown, second-straight North 2 title and finished second in the state tournament with a team total of 108.875.
After completing a record-setting year in 1998, the Blue Devils added to that magic this year. An all-time Westfield High School team total record score of 109.02 was established in a
victory over the then fourth-ranked Somerville team on October 18. Sophomore Lauren Caravello repeated as New Jersey State Champion on the uneven bars and, earlier in the season, tied her all-time high of 9.6. Jessica Caravello tied Julie Elmuccio’s high school record on the balance beam with an outstanding score of 9.5.
Lauren Caravello, who finished second in the state in the all-around, was selected to the first team AllUnion County in every event and was the top gymnast in the all-around. Jessica was also named to the first team in every event and in the allaround, finishing with the secondbest all-around total.
Senior Tara Clarke was recently voted as the Most Valuable Senior by her teammates and an award was presented to her by Booster Club representative Don Cambria. A specialist in the vault, Clarke was named to the second team All-Union County.
Freshman Ashley Flood was quite impressive, making the first team in the uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercises and all-around. She made the second team in the vault and had the fourth-best total in the all-around. Sophomore Christina Massa made the first team in the vault and the second team in the floor exercises. Freshman Rachel Skolnick was named to the second team in the floor exercises, the uneven bars and in the all-around.
Kovac leaves the Blue Devils with a very strong core of gifted athletes who are sure to be in the hunt for high state recognition.
Upon returning to the United States, Kovacs commented, “I would not rule out coaching gymnastics but I would like to perhaps get a job outside of gymnastics. It’s a long way off.” Kovac will be leaving for Slovakia on December 30.
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