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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Eagles Blasted Blue Wave, 78-40, in FCIAC Basketball Game 37 Years Ago Today

Ron DelBianco and Dave Favale combined for 39 points as the Andrew Warde High School boys' basketball team registered an easy 78-40 victory over Darien at the winners' court, Friday, December 14, 1973.

Coach Ed Bengermino's Crimson Eagles were never threatened by the Blue Wave. Warde took a 20-6 first quarter lead on the strength of DelBianco's 10 points. Phil Ness, Warde's brilliant center, and Favale, each had five points.

Warde, which improved to 2-1 overall, led at the intermission, 37-21. Favale had seven points in the second quarter, while Jeff Leonard led Darien with six points.

Warde turned the game into a slaughter in the third quarter by outscoring Darien, 21-5, to assume a 58-26 advantage entering the final eight minutes. DelBianco, who finished with 21 markers, had four points to lead the well-balanced attack.

Favale finished the game with 18 points, while Bob Sherman, Brad Gold, Bob Nielson, and Ness were the other stars. Ness grabbed 13 rebounds, while Gold (12), DelBianco (11), and Nielson (10) also contributed off the boards. Warde compiled a 77-28 rebounding edge.

Darien, 0-3 overall, won the junior varsity tilt, 45-37.

Paul

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