Front: Matt Malavite, Bryan Wright, Bill Rainsburg, Corey Kramer, Dan Stotzer, Mike Smith. Back: Assistant Coach Ted Majestic, Scott Nalley, Scott Lamitina, Matt Johnston, Wade Shuman, Keith Walker, Brent Burrier, Head Coach Don Spinell |
Below is an excerpt from the TVHS yearbook
A new face was seen along the sidelines as first year head coach Don Spinell assumed the role of guiding the Trojans to a 9-12 over all record and an unexpected 3rd place finish in the PAC-7 with a 6-6 ledger.
With no returning lettermen, everyone was expecting a rebuilding year but the players proved otherwise. Spinell commented, "I'm very proud of the way the players took it upon themselves to achieve many things when everyone was expecting an off year. We may have struggled a little at the beginning, but we made a heck of a run at the end to finish in 3rd place in the conference and 9-12 overall."
Although there were no returning lettermen, the team was surrounded by a strong nucleus of seniors. Co-captain Matt Johnston stated, "I think we came a long way over the years. I can remember back when we struggled to win three games, but our dedication and desire to get better as a class showed. Overall, the season went well. A lot of people had given up on us, but we kept working hard each night and I felt we opened a lot of eyes by the end of the year."
Post-season awards went to Matt Johnston (sr.), Mr. Offense, 1st Team PAC-7, Honorable Mention Eastern District, Honorable Mention District 5; Bill Rainsburg (sr.), MVP, 1st Team PAC-7, 3rd Team Eastern District, 2nd Team District 5; Scott Nalley (sr.), Mr. Defense, Honorable Mention PAC-7; Dan Stotzer (sr.), Coach's Award; Corey Kramer (soph.), Most Improved.
Season Results
TV |
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Opp |
54 |
Conotton |
66 |
40 |
Newcomerstown |
54 |
67 |
Fairless |
64 |
75 |
Coventry |
82 |
52 |
TCC |
48 |
62 |
Ridgewood |
40 |
59 |
Garaway |
66 |
49 |
East Canton |
57 |
48 |
Tuslaw |
73 |
59 |
Manchester |
71 |
61 |
Sandy Valley |
42 |
67 |
Fairless |
65 |
54 |
Coventry |
49 |
38 |
Indian Valley |
69 |
57 |
Coshocton |
65 |
53 |
East Canton |
43 |
45 |
Tuslaw |
75 |
70 |
Manchester |
67 |
65 |
Claymont |
54 |
55 |
Sandy Valley |
57 |
50 |
Bellaire |
59 |
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