The Andrew Warde High School boys basketball team clinched the FCIAC East Division championship 53 years ago this evening, February 22, 1965. Please click the story below from The Bridgeport Post the following day, and click again to enlarge and read.
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Paul
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Monday, February 05, 2018
Crimson Eagles Cagers Trounced Arch-Rival Flying Tigers to Sweep Season Series 55 Years Ago Today
The Andrew Warde High School boys' basketball team trounced arch-rival Roger Ludlowe, 87-62, at the winners' gym 55 years ago today, Tuesday, February 5, 1963. It was the second game between the spirited Fairfield rivals that season. Warde also won the first contest, 71-48.
There were several highlights in the game. Warde co-captain Pete Jankovsky equaled Joe Magdon's school scoring record of 34 points; the Crimson Eagles climbed into a tie for second place with New Canaan in the FCIAC Eastern Division; Coach Don Feeley's cagers gained a berth in the CIAC tournament; Warde chalked up its tenth straight home court triumph; and the Eagles defeated the Tigers for the eighth time in a row.
Jankovsky and co-captain Bob Ryan combined for 12 points as Warde spurted into a 17-8 lead after the first period. Joel Blaskey topped the Tigers with six points.
The Crimson Eagles scored 21 points in the second quarter to take a commanding 38-25 halftime cushion. The second-quarter onslaught was led by Ryan (six points), Rusty Helgren (five), Jankovsky (four), Hank Gellert (four), and Wayne Gower (two), each having a hand in the scoring. Blaskey was the top scorer on offense for the Tigers with eight points, but he was limited to only two points in the second half.
Feeley's fast-breaking charges erupted for 45 points in the second half , netting 21 in the third period as Ryan hit for nine and Jankovsky added six. Ludlowe fought back gamely with 16 points, including six each by George Martin and Gary Klahr, but the Tigers trailed, 59-41, prior to the final eight-minute session.
The fourth quarter was all Jankovsky, as the senior tallied 16 points to equal the high mark established by Magdon in 1959 against Stamford Catholic.
Overall, Warde converted 21 of 27 foul shots, compared to 12 of 17 for Ludlowe.
The Crimson Eagles also won the junior varsity tilt, 46-44, as Jim Bodnar paced the winners with 19 points and Ray DeCormier tallied 18 for the Tigers.
Paul
There were several highlights in the game. Warde co-captain Pete Jankovsky equaled Joe Magdon's school scoring record of 34 points; the Crimson Eagles climbed into a tie for second place with New Canaan in the FCIAC Eastern Division; Coach Don Feeley's cagers gained a berth in the CIAC tournament; Warde chalked up its tenth straight home court triumph; and the Eagles defeated the Tigers for the eighth time in a row.
Jankovsky and co-captain Bob Ryan combined for 12 points as Warde spurted into a 17-8 lead after the first period. Joel Blaskey topped the Tigers with six points.
The Crimson Eagles scored 21 points in the second quarter to take a commanding 38-25 halftime cushion. The second-quarter onslaught was led by Ryan (six points), Rusty Helgren (five), Jankovsky (four), Hank Gellert (four), and Wayne Gower (two), each having a hand in the scoring. Blaskey was the top scorer on offense for the Tigers with eight points, but he was limited to only two points in the second half.
Feeley's fast-breaking charges erupted for 45 points in the second half , netting 21 in the third period as Ryan hit for nine and Jankovsky added six. Ludlowe fought back gamely with 16 points, including six each by George Martin and Gary Klahr, but the Tigers trailed, 59-41, prior to the final eight-minute session.
The fourth quarter was all Jankovsky, as the senior tallied 16 points to equal the high mark established by Magdon in 1959 against Stamford Catholic.
Overall, Warde converted 21 of 27 foul shots, compared to 12 of 17 for Ludlowe.
The Crimson Eagles also won the junior varsity tilt, 46-44, as Jim Bodnar paced the winners with 19 points and Ray DeCormier tallied 18 for the Tigers.
Paul
Friday, January 12, 2018
Warde Cagers Scored Stunning Upset Over Norwalk in FCIAC Tilt 51 Years Ago Today
An inspired Andrew Warde High School boys' basketball team scored a stunning 63-55 upset victory over Norwalk in an FCIAC game at the winners' court on this date, Thursday, January 12, 1967.
The victory boosted Warde into a tie for second place in the Eastern Division of the FCIAC with idle New Canaan. Both teams have 5-3 records. Norwalk still leads the division with a 6-3 mark.
A late fourth-quarter rally, sparked by Dan Haines, carried the Crimson Eagles to victory. Haines, who was held to just seven points in the first three quarters, poured in nine markers in the final eight-minute session.
Norwalk held a 45-44 edge entering the fourth quarter. The Green Wave extended its lead to five points at 52-47 behind the shooting of Jim Burey. Then, Warde went to work as Mike Corbett stole a pass and converted the theft into a basket to open the Eagles' closing drive.
Minutes later, Jim Howard put coach Wes Aldrich's cagers ahead for keeps, 53-52, as he was credited with a basket on a goaltending call against Norwalk.
Once they gained the lead, the Crimson Eagles didn't let up. Haines, Howard, Corbett, Tom DeLuca, and Rich Fekete operated al amost perfect "freeze" offense as the Eagles worked the ball around until they had a good shot. The strategy worked so well that Warde engineered an impressive eight-point margin of victory.
The Eagles' pressing man-to-man defense kept the usually high-scoring Norwalk offense off balance throughout the game. The Green Wave averaged 70.2 points-per-game entering the contest.
Corbett and DeLuca were the top ball hawks as Warde made 16 steals, including six in the crucial fourth period. Fekete turned in a sensational defensive job on Willie Miller --- the visitors' top scorer with a 15.8 average --- holding him scoreless.
The first three quarters were closely contested. Warde led after the first frame, 16-14, and the score was tied at 31 apiece at the intermission. Norwalk assumed a one point lead, 45-44, after three quarters.
Howard took game scoring honors with 21 points, and he grabbed 14 rebounds. Haines followed with 16 points, while Fekete (12)and Corbett (10) also scored in double figures for the Crimson Eagles. Fekete added nine rebounds.
Burey was the most consistent Norwalk shooter, finishing with a team-high 15 points, followed by Gary O'Malley with 12 points.
Paul
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Longtime AWHS Social Studies Teacher Malcolm MacIntyre Passes Away at 93
Born in New York City, he was the son of Malcolm and Robina "Nina" Scott MacIntyre. He served as an officer on an attack transport ship in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was an officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, was partner in a die casting company, managed a factory in Mexico, and then taught Social Studies at Andrew Warde High School in Fairfield for 20 years until his retirement.
He received a BA from Hobart College, a BS from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and a MA from Columbia Teacher's College. He will always be known for his infectious love of learning, his sense of humor, and for all the wonderfully animated stories he loved to tell, leaving everyone he knew feeling special.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years: Anita, a daughter: Robina and her husband, Malcolm Marshall, and their son Malcolm "Callum"; a son, Scott MacIntyre and his wife Jeanne, and their daughter Callie.
Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday December 29, 2017 at the First Church of Christ Congregational in Redding Center, with the Rev. Dr. Dean C. Ahlberg, officiating. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. in Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, NY. There will be a gathering in the Church Hall between the service and the interment. To offer online condolences please visit www.boutonfuneralhome.com.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Warde Cagers Defeated Notre Dame in Fairfield Festival 44 Years Ago Today
Phil Ness and the Andrew Warde High School boys' basketball team stifled a Notre Dame comeback bid in the closing minutes and held on for a 72-65 victory in the opening round of the Fairfield Festival basketball tournament before a capacity crowd of 3,100 fans at Fairfield University's Alumni Hall, Thursday, December 27, 1973.
Trailing 52-44 entering the final eight minutes, the Lancers went to work. Dave Lehn, a six-foot-two senior forward, scored 17 of his 30 points in the final chapter on an assortment of long-range bombs as Notre Dame managed to grab a short-lived 59-58 lead at the 4:21 mark. Lehn's three-point play at that point put the Lancers ahead.
The lead see-sawed back and forth until Bob Neilson tallied a pair of free throws with 1:37 remaining to give the Crimson Eagles a 66-65 advantage they never relinquished. Ness blocked three shots during the final minute of play and made a pair of steals to ice the verdict. The six-foot-seven center finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds, 10 blocked shots, and 10 steals.
Ness was aided by Ron DelBianco, who chipped in with 18 points, and Bob Cleveland with 11 markers. Lehn received support from sophomore Tommy Burbank, who scored 12, and Kelly Lombard with 10. Warde managed quarter leads of 19-16, 42-27, and 52-44 before the frantic final minutes of play.
John Lademan's steal of an errant pass with seven seconds remaining lifted Fairfield Prep to a narrow 64-60 victory over a scrappy Ludlowe outfit in the nightcap.
Paul
Trailing 52-44 entering the final eight minutes, the Lancers went to work. Dave Lehn, a six-foot-two senior forward, scored 17 of his 30 points in the final chapter on an assortment of long-range bombs as Notre Dame managed to grab a short-lived 59-58 lead at the 4:21 mark. Lehn's three-point play at that point put the Lancers ahead.
The lead see-sawed back and forth until Bob Neilson tallied a pair of free throws with 1:37 remaining to give the Crimson Eagles a 66-65 advantage they never relinquished. Ness blocked three shots during the final minute of play and made a pair of steals to ice the verdict. The six-foot-seven center finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds, 10 blocked shots, and 10 steals.Ness was aided by Ron DelBianco, who chipped in with 18 points, and Bob Cleveland with 11 markers. Lehn received support from sophomore Tommy Burbank, who scored 12, and Kelly Lombard with 10. Warde managed quarter leads of 19-16, 42-27, and 52-44 before the frantic final minutes of play.
John Lademan's steal of an errant pass with seven seconds remaining lifted Fairfield Prep to a narrow 64-60 victory over a scrappy Ludlowe outfit in the nightcap.
Paul
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
AWHS Baseball Star and State Championship Team Member Ralph Fidaleo Passes Away at 51
Ralph Fidaleo Jr., age 51, formerly of Fairfield, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was a star baseball player at Andrew Warde High School, where he won a state baseball championship in 1981 and earned numerous FCIAC awards for his outstanding play.
Born in Bridgeport on November 15, 1966, beloved son of Margaret DeRosa Fidaleo and the late Ralph Fidaleo Sr., Ralph was a Fairfield resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School, Class of 1984, where he was a gifted athlete, excelled in baseball, earned many awards in the FCIAC, and received a baseball scholarship to Eckard College in Florida before transferring to Southern Connecticut State University, where he starred in baseball and graduated with a degree in Physical Education.
Ralph later worked as an owner and operator in the food industry. He will be fondly remembered as a loving son, father, and brother and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his children, whom he loved, Ralph Fidaleo III, Dustin Fidaleo and Kaleigh Fidaleo, his mother Margaret (Marge) Fidaleo of Stratford, a sister Donna Callahan and her husband Kevin (Jr., Courtney and Kevin) of Fairfield, a brother Anthony Fidaleo and his wife Kimberly (Antonio and Francesca) of Milford, his former wife Elizabeth McMillan Fidaleo, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 27 at 11 a.m. directly at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Dr., Fairfield, with burial to follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. There will be no prior calling hours. Arrangements in the care of the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home. To sign an online register or to get travel directions, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.
Born in Bridgeport on November 15, 1966, beloved son of Margaret DeRosa Fidaleo and the late Ralph Fidaleo Sr., Ralph was a Fairfield resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School, Class of 1984, where he was a gifted athlete, excelled in baseball, earned many awards in the FCIAC, and received a baseball scholarship to Eckard College in Florida before transferring to Southern Connecticut State University, where he starred in baseball and graduated with a degree in Physical Education.
Ralph later worked as an owner and operator in the food industry. He will be fondly remembered as a loving son, father, and brother and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his children, whom he loved, Ralph Fidaleo III, Dustin Fidaleo and Kaleigh Fidaleo, his mother Margaret (Marge) Fidaleo of Stratford, a sister Donna Callahan and her husband Kevin (Jr., Courtney and Kevin) of Fairfield, a brother Anthony Fidaleo and his wife Kimberly (Antonio and Francesca) of Milford, his former wife Elizabeth McMillan Fidaleo, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 27 at 11 a.m. directly at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Dr., Fairfield, with burial to follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. There will be no prior calling hours. Arrangements in the care of the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home. To sign an online register or to get travel directions, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.