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1977-78 East Rochester Bombers

Coach: Mr. Don Quinn
Captains: Joe Baldo & Jeff Kier

Section V Class A Champions
Monroe County Tournament Champions
East-West Day Co-Champions
Monroe County East Champions
Record: 12 Wins, 2 Losses, 1 Tie

 


1977-78 East Rochester Bombers Wrestling Team
FRONT ROW: Reggie Reid, Rick Cappellino, Dave Yacono, Mike McAuliff, Jeff Kier, Romeo Battazzi, Curtis Doreen, Mike Brien. MIDDLE ROW: Kevin Kronenberger, Bruce Kier, Kevin Maynard, Rick Sidor, Joe Baldo, Mike Castro, Paul Rohack, Mike Goodman. BACK ROW: Coach Quinn, Bill Sayles, John Zito, Dennis Essom, Drew McGregor, Rick Consaul, Dave Bussey, Robert Marianetti, Dave Prong, Leon Goodman. (SOURCE: Gagashoan, East Rochester High School, 1978.)

 


STATE REPS - John Zito and Joe Baldo

Four-time class champion Jeff Kier.


Senior Lettermen
Veterans Make Bomber Mat Team A Powerhouse Again (PDF)
Zito Express Is Right on Schedule (PDF)
Section 5 Mat Tourney Dedicated To Quinn (PDF)
1977-78 Season End Booklet (PDF)
 

Tournaments

 

 

Dual Meets


ER 29, Irondequoit 21
ER 35, Webster Schroeder 16
ER 29, McQuaid 19
ER 22, Canandaigua 29
ER 48, Brighton 6
ER 51, Penfield 6
ER 56, Pittsford Mendon 3
ER 61, Eastridge 6
ER 47, Bishop Kearney 9
ER 36, Rush-Henrietta Sperry 15
ER 18, Olean-VI 30
ER 25, Sweet Home 23
ER 60, Pittsford Sutherland 8
ER 27, Fairport 23
ER 25, Hilton 25 (East-West Day)
 

East Rochester Bombers 25, Hilton Cadets 25


Monroe County League Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Exact date? February 1978
 


East Rochester's Bruce [Jeff] Kier twists the legs of his Hilton opponent Saturday night at East Rochester. (CORRECTION: That's Jeff Kier, not Bruce. PHOTOGRAPHER: unknown)


Baldo Pin Nets Bombers Share of County Mat Crown (PDF)

 98 - Steve Burton (H) dec. Mike Brien (ER) 5-2
105 - Curtis Doreen (ER) pinned Dave Helcock (H) 5:59
112 - Chris Kellman (H) dec. Romeo Battazzi (ER) 8-1
119 - Jeff Kier (ER) dec. Steve O'Shea (H) 4-3
126 - Al Rossner (H) dec. Dave Yacona (ER) 11-0
132 - Tom Duchyns (H) pinned Bob Marianetti (ER) 4:38
138 - Bruce Kier (ER) won by default over Jim Gaden (H)
145 - George Eblacker (H) dec. Dennis Essom (ER) 9-2
155 - Bruce Gardner (H) dec. Kevin Kronenberger (ER) 10-4
167 - Ken Juergens (H) dec. Dave Prong (ER) 8-1
177 - John Zito (ER) dec. Hugh Forsythe (H) 14-5
215 - Joe Baldo (ER) pinned Fred Bedford (H) 3:30


 

East Rochester Bombers 60, Pittsford Sutherland 8


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ location?
Exact date? 1977-78 season

 98 - Mike Brien (ER) pinned J. Gollwitzer (PS) 1:18
105 - Curtis Doreen (ER) pinned D. Kaul (PS) 4:26
112 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) pinned J. Zaia (PS) :56
119 - Mike McAuliff (ER) pinned S. Pickhardt (PS) 3:36
126 - Dave Yacona (ER) pinned J. Scott (PS) :26
132 - Bob Marianetti (ER) won by default
138 - J. Conte (PS) dec. Bruce Kier (ER) 23-4
145 - Dennis Essom (ER) pinned K. Danehy (PS)
155 - Dave Prong (ER) won by forfeit
167 - Rick Curtis (PS) dec. Kevin Maynard (ER) 3-2
177 - Rick Sidor (ER) won by forfeit
215 - Joe Baldo (ER) won by forfeit


 

Olean Huskies 30, East Rochester Bombers 18


Non-League Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Saturday, January 4, 1978

State Rated Wrestling Teams Test Bombers Here Saturday (PDF)

 98 - Mike Brien (ER) dec. Bruce Taylor (O) 18-5
105 - Clar Anderson (O) dec. Curtis Doreen (ER) 6-5
112 - Andy Taylor (O) dec. Romeo Battazzi (ER) 4-2
119 - Eric Simpson (O) dec. Mike McAuliffe (ER) 14-0
126 - Kevin Forrest (O) dec. Jeff Kier (ER) 9-4
132 - Bob Marianetti (ER) tied Steve Pancio (O) 7-7
138 - Bruce Kier (ER) dec. Bill Thomas (O) 6-5
145 - Robbie Parks (O) dec. Dennis Essom (ER)14-4
155 - Chris Leichtweis (O) dec. Dave Prong (ER) 8-0
167 - Kirk Stephens (O) pinned Kevin Kronenberger (ER) 1:39
177 - John Zito (ER) dec. Rick Fie (O) 18-0
215 - Joe Baldo (ER) dec. Mike Darrow (O) 14-3


 

East Rochester Bombers 25, Sweet Home Panthers 23


Non-League Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Saturday, January 4, 1978

State Rated Wrestling Teams Test Bombers Here Saturday (PDF)

 98 - Mike Brien (ER) pinned W. Ruffin (SH) 4:20
105 - John McHugh (SH) dec. Curtis Doreen (ER)8-1
112 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) dec. Mike Wilkins (SH)-3
119 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec. Dave Tolnay (SH) 5-3
126 - George Ruffin (SH) dec. Dave Yacona (ER) 8-5
132 - Reed Caulfield (SH) pinned Bob Marianetti (ER) 3:33
138 - Bruce Kier (ER) dec. Greg Gallory (SH) 13-1
145 - Bob Vogel (SH) dec. Dennis Essom (ER) 7-6
155 - Kevin Kronenberger (ER) dec. Bob McNamara (SH) 4-0
167 - Joe Banais (SH) dec. Kevin Maynard (ER) 3-1
177 - John Zito (ER) dec. Joe Adler (SH) 14-0
215 - Bob Divine (SH) dec. Joe Baldo (ER) 1-0


 

Canandaigua Braves 29, East Rochester Bombers 22


Non-League Dual Meet
@ Canandaigua Academy (Canandaigua, NY)
Saturday, January 4, 1978



ER's Jeff Kier is in control of Canandaigua's Mark Camaione at 126 pounds. SOURCE: CA yearbook, 1978.

State Rated Wrestling Teams Test Bombers Here Saturday (PDF)

 98 - Mike Brien (ER) dec. Nick DelForte (CA) 11-6
105 - Don Jones (CA) pinned Pat Zito (ER) 3:26
112 - Matt King (CA) dec. Romeo Battazzi (ER) 5-1
119 - Scott Elia (CA) pinned Mike Kuhn (ER) 2:45
126 - Jeff Kier (ER) dec. Mark Camione (CA) 18-6
132 - Bill Hadsell (CA) dec. Robert Marianetti (ER) 14-2
138 - Mark King (CA) dec. Drew McGregor (ER) 12-10
145 - Dave Lynn (CA) dec. Bruce Kier (ER) 2-1
155 - R. Lynn (CA) dec. Dave Prong (ER) 7-4
167 - John Zito (ER) dec. G.Andrews (CA) 14-2
177 - Rick Sidor (ER) dec. K. Housel (CA) 6-4
215 - Joe Baldo (ER) pinned Guy Parker (CA) 2:26


 

East Rochester Bombers 36, Rush-Henrietta Sperry Comets 15


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Exact date? 1977-78 season

 98 - Mike Brien (ER) dec. Doug Miller (RH) 2-0
105 - Curtis Doreen (ER) pinned Jeff Thomas (RH) 1:51
112 - Chris Nakis (RH) dec. Romeo Battazzi (ER) 6-2
119 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec. Todd Burns (RH) 2-0
126 - Don St. James (RH) pinned Dave Yacona (ER) 2:22
132 - Jeff Kier (ER) dec. Evan Carmichael (RH) 4-1
138 - Bruce Kier (ER) dec. Len Tompkins (RH) 5-3
145 - Dennis Essom (ER) pinned Greg Madison (RH) 3:40
155 - Kevin Mooney (RH) dec. Dave Prong (ER) 4-1
167 - Ralph Hopkins (RH) dec. Kevin Maynard (ER) 7-2
177 - John Zito (ER) pinned Eric Frudenvoll (RH) 5:30
215 - Joe Baldo (ER) pinned Rick Camp (RH) 3:28


 

East Rochester Bombers 47, Bishop Kearney Kings 9


Non-League Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Exact date? 1977-78 season

 98 - Mike Brien (ER) pinned John Bellomio (BK) :51
105 - Curtis Doreen (ER) pinned John Dormoil (BK) 4:32
112 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) dec. Stero Stadmiller (BK) 14-2
119 - Mike Kuhn (ER) dec John DeNero (BK) 10-4
126 - Joe Alvarez (BK) dec. Mike McAuliff (ER) 2-1
132 - Dave Yacona (ER) pinned John Grangeld (BK) 2:50
138 - Bill Adams (BK) dec. Bob Marianetti (ER) 11-7
145 - Greg Ellendt (BK) dec. Bruce Kier (ER) 8-3
155 - Kevin Kronenberger (ER) pinned Joe Malar (BK) 3:16
167 - John Zito (ER) pinned Ed Mica (BK) :52
177 - Rick Consaul (ER) dec. Rick Ianello (BK) 7-5
215 - Joe Baldo (ER) pinned Paul Effert (BK) 4:57


 

East Rochester Bombers 51, Penfield Chiefs 6


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Exact date? 1977-78 season

ER wins over Penfield, Mendon (PDF)

 98 - Larry Kane (P) dec. Mike Brien (ER) 6-2
105 - Curtis Doreen (ER) pinned Dave ALtamura (P) 5:34
112 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) won by default over Rich Battaglia (P)
119 - Mike McAuliff (ER) dec. Dave Crosby (P) 14-2
126 - Jeff Kier (ER) dec. Mike Altamura (P) 16-5
132 - Bob Marianetti (ER) dec. Mike Owens (P) 4-2
138 - Bruce Kier (ER) pinned Bob Burcroft (P) 4:42
145 - Greg Kane (P) dec. Drew McGregor (ER) 8-4
155 - Kevin Kronenberger (ER) pinned Tom Janus (P) :33
167 - John Zito (ER) pinned Mark Wyland (P) 5:09
177 - Rick Sidor (ER) dec. Chris Manchester (P) 6-1
215 - Joe Baldo (ER) pinned Brian Owens (P) 2:57


 

East Rochester Bombers 56, Pittsford Mendon Vikings 3


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ Pittsford Mendon High School (Pittsford, NY)
Exact date? 1977-78 season

 98 - Pat Zito (ER) dec. Scott Cirman (PM) 11-1
105 - Mike Brien (ER) pinned Billy Connell (PM) 2:31
112 - Curtis Doreen (ER) pinned Dean Goldner (PM) 3:27
119 - Mike Kuhn {ER) dec. Kevin Woods (PM) 10-3
126 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) dec. Steven Woods (PM) 10-2
132 - Dave Yacona (ER) pinned Greg Elman (PM) 1:41
138 - Bob Marianetti (ER) pinned S. Van Dunne (PM) 1:52
145 - Bruce Kier (ER) pinned Tim French (PM) 3:28
155 - Matt Kells (PM) dec. Dennis Essom (ER) 8-2
167 - Dave Prong (ER) dec. Tim O'Rourke (PM) 4-3
177 - Rick Consaul (ER) pinned Tim Albert (PM) 4:40
215 - Rick Sidor (ER) pinned Tim Polen (PM) 5:56


 

East Rochester Bombers 61, Eastridge Lancers 6


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ East Rochester High School (East Rochester, NY)
Exact date? 1977-78 season

ER Wins Over Eastridge (PDF)

 98 - Mike Brien (ER) pinned Remo Pasquarella (E) 3:52
105 - Curtis Doreen (ER) won by forfeit
112 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) pinned Rick Pagano (E) 5:38
119 - Mike McAuliff (ER) won by default over Idris Kadercan (E)
126 - Jeff Kier (ER) dec. T. Reed (E) 16-4
132 - Garth Rehberg (E) dec. Dave Yacona (ER) 8-7
138 - Dan Mancini (E) dec. Robert Marianetti (ER) 12-6
145 - Bruce Kier (ER) dec. Tom Schakow (E) 9-7
155 - Dave Pring {ER) dec. Gene Morrealle (E) 6-4
167 - John Zito (ER) won by forfeit
177 - Rick Sidor (ER)on by forfeit
215 - Joe Baldo (ER) won by forfeit


 

East Rochester Bombers 27, McQuaid Jesuit Knights 15


Non-League Dual Meet
@ McQuaid Jesuit High School (Rochester, NY)
December 22, 1977

Bomber Wrestling Record Goes To 3-0 With Victory (PDF)

 98 - Mike Brien(ER) pinned T. Green (McQ) :40
105 - Steve Nally (McQ) pinned Pat Zito (ER) 3:15
112 - Rob Starkweather (McQ) dec. Curtis Doreen (ER) 12-2
119 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) dec. John Scott (McQ) 7-3
126 - Jeff Kier (ER) dec. Tim Scheg (McQ) 7-2
132 - Paul Nesser (McQ) dec. Dave Yacona (ER) 11-3
138 - Bob Marianetti (ER) dec. Tom Bayer (McQ) 10-9
145 - Dave Prong (ER) tied George Moore (McQ) 2-2
155 - J. McGuire (McQ) dec. Kevin Kronenberger (ER) 13-6
167 - John Zito (ER) dec. Lem Rogers (McQ) 13-0
177 - Rick Sidor (ER) dec. Vince Biamonte (McQ) 11-3
215 - Joe Baldo (ER) dec. Phil Lanzatella (McQ) 8-3


 

East Rochester Bombers 48, Brighton Barons 6


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ Brighton High School (Rochester, NY)
January 7, 1978
 

Grapplers Rout Brighton, 48-6 (PDF)

 98 - Richie Lane (B) dec. Mike Brien (ER), 2-1
105 - Curtis Doreen (ER) dec. K. Willis (B), 12-2
112 - Romeo Battazzi (ER), DFLT
119 - Mike McAuliff (ER) dec. Steve Levine (B), 12-6
126 - Gary Curwin (B) dec. Jeff Kier (ER), 4-3
132 - Robert Marianetti (ER) pinned G. Young (B), 3:41
138 - Drew McGregor (ER) dec. M. Sproule (B), 5-2
145 - Bruce Kier (ER) dec. H. Snyder (B), 9-2
155 - Dave Prong (ER) pinned M. Saltzman (B), 4:40
167 - John Zito (ER) dec. Rob Thomas (B), 16-0
177 - Rick Sidor (ER), FFT
215 - Joe Baldo (ER), FFT


 

East Rochester Bombers 35, Webster Schroeder Warriors 16


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ Webster Schroeder High School (Webster, NY)
December 8, 1977

Bomber matmen make it 2-0 with win over Schroeder (PDF)

 98 - Pat Zito (ER) dec. Bill Toomey (WS) 14-3
105 - Mike Brien (ER) pinned Tim Millen (WS) :30
112 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) won by forfeit
119 - Ted Costich (WS) dec. Jeff Kier (ER) 9-1
126 - Chris Knopp (WS) dec. Dave Yacona (ER) 7-1
132 - Bob Marianetti (ER) dec. Mark Knopp (WS) 12-3
138 - Bruce Kier (ER) dec. Pete Pelletieri (WS) 10-3
145 - Mark Seeber (WS) pinned Drew McGregor (ER) :53
155 - Chuck Pignato (WS) dec. Kevin Kronenberger (ER) 11-6
167 - John Zito (ER) won by forfeit
177 - Rick Sidor (ER) dec. Chuck Pelletieri {WS) 7-2
215 - Leon Goodman {ER) dec. Chuck Seeber (WS) 6-3


 

East Rochester Bombers 29, Irondequoit Indians 21


Monroe County East Dual Meet
@ Irondequoit High School (Rochester, NY)
December 3, 1977

Matmen Get Scare at Irondequoit Before Win (PDF)

 98 - Mike Brien (ER) dec. Tim Lehmann (I) 4-2
105 - Tony Cotroneo (I) dec. Curtis Doreen (ER) 12-7
112 - Romeo Battazzi (ER) pinned Jim La Mendols (I) 1:12
119 - Jeff Kier (ER) dec. Jim Brault (I) 27-1
126 - John Lehman (I) dec. Dave Yacona (ER) 7-4
132 - Bob Marianetti (ER) dec. Pete St. James (I) 5-4
138 - Jim Lehman (I) dec. Bruce Kier (ER) 8-2
145 - Tom Lehman (I) pinned Drew McGregor (ER) 5:27
155 - Tom Pagano (I) dec. Kevin Kronenberger (ER) 11-8
167 - John Zito {ER) won by default over Jon Campo (I)
177 - Paul Gibson (I) dec. Rick Sidor (ER) 9-6
215 - Joe Baldo (ER) pinned Jim Ellinwood (I) :57


 

East Rochester Bombers 27, Fairport Red Raiders 23


Monroe County League Dual Meet
@ Fairport High School (Fairport, NY)
February 11, 1978
 


Jeff Kier's 14-4 victory over Ken Catalfamo (front) at 122 pounds helped ER defeat the Raiders 27-23 Saturday night. (PHOTOGRAPHER: unknown)


Program (PDF)
Showdown For County Title At Fairport Saturday Night
(PDF)
Don Quinn Plays The Numbers In Mat Win
(PDF)
ER outmuscles Fairport (PDF)
Fairport Gets Taste of Bomber Power (PDF)
ER Heavyweight Carried Off Mat (PDF)
Tomorrow's a big day (PDF)

 98 - Mike Brien (ER) p. Dan Bucci, 3:26
105 - Bob Arao (F) d. Curtis Doreen, 11-2
112 - Chuck Tortorello (F) d. Romeo Battazzi, 7-3
119 - Jeff Kier (ER) d. Ken Catalfamo, 14-4
126 - Dave Yacono (ER) p. Scott Hills, 3:14
132 - Ken Jamieson (F) d. Robert Marianetti, 6-3
138 - Scott Gilman (F) p. Bruce Kier, 3:28
145 - Dennis Essom (ER) tied Russ Sutley, 6-6
155 - Rich Boland (F) d. Dave Prong, 20-5
167 - John Zito (ER) d. Bob Kyfe, 4-3
177 - Kevin Maynard (ER) d. Bob Guarino, 4-2
215 - Joe Baldo (ER) d. Dan Enright, 5-2
 


ER vs. Fairport. SOURCE: D&C, 1977-78 season.