Lacrosse Banquet - Sunday May 23th @ Valley Brook Country Club (6:00)
Let's celebrate the 2010 Lax Season!!!
WPIAL Playoff Game - Wednesday May 19th @ Sewickley Academy (4:00)
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Final
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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Sewickley Academy
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12
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Game Highlights:
The Panthers entered the game without their defensive captain, Drew Newman. The loss of a d-pole would prove to be a key in the game. Sewickley started the game quickly, scoring twice within the first 3 minutes.
Sewickley posessed the ball for most of the 1st half, taxing the Panther defense and opening a lead that would not be overcome. Sewickey smothered the Panthers offense allowing only 15 shots on goal.
Stats:
Goals: Jeff Barkas, Brian Griffith
Shots: Jeff Barkas (2); Nick Thomas; Montgomery Scott; Steve Morgan; Shawn Gannon; Luke Dennin; Parker Phillips (3); Alex Romoff; Jacob Millorino; Danny Kincaid; Keegan Flinter; Brian Griffith
Ground Balls: Steve Morgan (2); Gary Gabor (2); Shawn Gannon; Alex Kennedy; Luke Dennin; Parker Phillips; Zack Lammel (4); Alex Romoff (2); Jacob Millorino (5); Brent Hopkins; Mike Calabrese
Saves: Kevin Christie (13) 53% save percentage
Saturday May 15th @ Sewickley Academy (11:30 am)
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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6
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Sewickley Academy
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12
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Friday May 14th @ Chartiers Valley (7:00)
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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9
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Chartiers Valley
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Game Highlights:
Wednesday May 12th vs. Mt Lebanon Blue Devils (8:00)
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Mt Lebanon Blue Devils
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6
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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Game Highlights:
Ask not for whom the post tolls, it tolls for thee USC. The Panthers offense had many chances to score, but clanged the post 5 times instead of tickling the twine. Open looks were missed as Lebo was able to squeek
by with a 2 goal victory.
Lebo started quickly getting out to an early 2 goal lead. Jeff Barkas 2 goal first quarter was able to keep the 1 goal deficit after 1 quarter. The Panthers were held scoreless in the 2nd as Lebo was able to add
1 to their lead.
The Panthers defense would have been enough on any other night, but with our offense not clicking... Lebo was able to defeat the Panthers.
Stats:
Caused Turn Overs: Parker Phillips (2), Drew Newman (2), Zack Lammel, Jacob Millorino (2), Alex Kennedy
Ground Balls: Montgomery Scott (3), Gary Gabor, Michael Toth, Mario Arjona, Nick Thomas, Drew Newman (2), Shawn Gannon, Zack Lammel (2), Jacob Millorino (5), Steve Morgan (3)
Goals: Montgomery Scott, Jeff Barkas (3)
Assists: Shawn Gannon, Danny Kincaid
Saves: Kevin Christy (6)
Shots: Montgomery Scott (2), Gary Gabor, Mario Arjona, Nick Thomas (2), Jeff Barkas (5), Shawn Gannon, Steve Morgan (4), Alex Kennedy, Danny Kincaid
Monday May 10th vs. Shady Side Academy (8:00)
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Shady Side Academy
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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7
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Game Highlights:
The Shady Side Academy Indians scored first on their first shot and took a 2 goals to 1 lead into the second. The Panthers evened the score in the second taking a tie game into half time. The Panthers scored
3 times in the third while holding the Indians scoreless for the 2nd straight quarter. The Panthers led 5-2 after 3. Once the Panthers took the lead in the third, Shady Side was unable to breakthrough the tenacious Panther defense. The fourth
quarter scoring was even with both teams scoring twice.
The highlight of the fourth was when Shady Side was on a 2-man up, the Panthers defense were able to kill both penalties. This excited both the crowd and the player. The Panthers held the Indians to just 2 goals
in the last 6 minutes of game as the Indians continued to pressure the Panthers to get back into the game.
Stevie Morgan, the emotional leader and captain, led the scoring with 3 goals on 6 shots. Michael Toth lead the defense with 8 ground balls and 3 caused turnovers. Goaltender, Kevin Christie, stopped 9 of 13 shots
(69% save percentage). All contibuting to a great victory.
Stats:
Caused Turn Overs: Montgomery Scott, Alex Romoff, Michael Toth (2), Jeff Barkas, Drew Newman (2), Shawn Gannon, Zack Lammel, Jacob Millorino (3), Steve Morgan (2)
Ground Balls: Montgomery Scott, Michael Toth (8), Parker Phillips, Nick Thomas, Drew Newman (2), Shawn Gannon, Zack Lammel (4), Jacob Millorino (3), Steve Morgan (2), Alex Kennedy (5)
Goals: Montgomery Scott, Jeff Barkas (2), Steve Morgan (3), Danny Kincaid
Assists: Shawn Gannon, Zack Lammel, Danny Kincaid
Saves: Kevin Christy (9)
Shots: Gary Gabor, Mario Arjona (3), Nick Thomas (2), Jeff Barkas (4), Zack Lammel, Mike Schwarzwaelder, Jacob Millorino, Steve Morgan (6), Alex Kennedy, Danny Kincaid (3)
Senior Rec, Saturday May 8th vs. Carmel (6:00)
Friday April 30th vs. Fox Chapel Foxes (8:00)
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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Game Highlights:
Stats:
Caused Turned Overs - Drew Newmann (3); Jacob Millorino (4); Shawn Gannon; Zack Lammel (2)
Ground Balls - Alex Romoff (2); Mike Toth (5); Mario Arjona (2); Jeff Barkas (2); Drew Newmann (3); Zack Lammel (8); Jacob Millorino (4); Steve Morgan; Sean Truver; Alex Kennedy (4); Keegan Flinter; Rob Markwell
Goals - Montgomery Scott; Mario Arjona (2); Nick Thomas (2); Jeff Barkas (3); Zack Lammel; Steve Morgan (3)
Assists - Montgomery Scott; Shawn Gannon (2)
Saves - Kevin Christie (5); PJ Spence (4)
Tuesday April 27th @ Latrobe (4:00)
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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17
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Latrobe
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Game Highlights:
Monday April 26th @ Trinity (7:30)
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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13
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Trinity Hillers
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Game Highlights:
In a rain soaked game, the Panthers overpowered the Hillers. The Panthers ball control and nearly impenetrable defense stiffled the Hillers.
Defense tallied two goals - Drew Newman and Michael Toth
Stats:
Goals: Michael Toth, Drew Newman, Parker Phillips, Mario Arjona (2), Luke Dennin (2), Alex Harbula, Mike Schwarzwaelder (not complete list)
Ground Balls: Gary Gabor (2); Mike Toth (2); Parker Phillips (2); Brent Hopkins, Mario Arjona; Drew Newmann (4); Luke Dennin, Shawn Gannon; Zack Lammel (2); Jacob Millorino (2); Steve Morgan; Sean Truver (2); Alex Kennedy; Danny Kincaid; Rob Markwell; Conrad
Kerr
Caused Turned Overs: Brent Hopkins (2); Parker Phillips; Mike Calabrese; Drew Newman (3); Zack Lammel; Jacob Millorino (2)
Assists: Montgomery Scott; Danny Kincaid
Wednesday April 21th vs Peters Township Indians (8:00)
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Peters Township Indians
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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11
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Game Highlights:
The Indians entered the game without their two top stars.
The Panthers controlled the ball and limited Peter's scoring chances.
Mult-goal game by 3 players
Panthers defense caused 21 Indian turnovers and limited Peters offensive chances.
Kevin Christie continues to play at a high level, on the spot clearing passes and timely saves sparks the transition game.
Stats:
Caused Turned Overs - Drew Newmann (6); Jacob Millorino (5); Mike Schwarzwaelder (2); Shawn Gannon (2); Zack Lammel; Conrad Kerr
Ground Balls - Montgomery Scott; Alex Romoff; Gary Gabor (3); Mike Toth (2); Parker Phillips (3); Mario Arjona; Drew Newmann (5); Shawn Gannon; Zack Lammel (4); Jacob Millorino (3); Kevin Christie (3), Steve Morgan (2); Alex Kennedy (4);
Keegan Flinter; Rob Markwell
Goals - Mario Arjona; Nick Thomas (3); Jeff Barkas (4); Alex Kennedy; Danny Kincaid (2)
Assists - Montgomery Scott (2); Mario Arjona, Jeff Barkas; Luke Dennin; Shawn Gannon
Saves - Kevin Christie (6)
Monday April 19th @ Pine Richland (8:00)
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Pine Richland Rams
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Game Highlights:
The Panthers start was sluggish, allowing Pine Richland's Casey Smallwood an early 1st quarter goal. The Rams took a 2-0 lead into the 2nd.
Goalie Kevin Christie's early saves allowed the Panthers time to get their offense settled. Kevin tallied 9 saves for the game.
The scoring drought was broken in the 2nd by Jeff Barkas 1st of 2 goals of the night.
Defensemen Michael Toth (4), Zack Lammel (5) and Drew Newman (4) gobbled up 13 ground balls.
Goals: Stevie Morgan lead all scorers with three goals. Jeff Barkas (2) and Danny Kincaid.
The Panther's scored 3 times in the fourth taking a one goal lead late in the game. USC controlled the ball for the majority of the last 2 minutes of the game.
The Panther's won in a nail-biter with Stevie Morgan's 3rd goal of the game tallied late in the fourth. -- If you missed this game shame on you for six weeks...
Wednesday, April 14th @ Baldwin Highlanders (8:00)
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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Baldwin Highlanders
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Game Highlights:
For the second straight game the Panthers started quickly, taking a 5 goal lead after the first period.
The Panthers ball control on offense, stingy defense held the Highlanders to few offensive scoring opportunities.
Offense led by Shawn Gannon, Nick Thomas and Stevie Morgan, each with multiple goals.
The Panthers were able to pickup the majority of the ground balls and forced 13 turnovers.
The entire team was able to get valuable playing time as the Panthers opened a large lead from the opening whistle.
Stats
Goals: Shawn Gannon (4); Nick Thomas (3); Montgomery Scott; Alex Harbula; Stevie Morgan (2); Alex Kennedy; Danny Kincaid; Keegan Flinter
Assists: Montgomery Scott; Mario Arjona; Jeff Barkas; Drew Newman
Groundballs: Michael Toth (4); Mike Calabrese (2); Mario Arjona; Drew Newman (4); Luke Dennin (2); Alex Harbula (3); Shawn Gannon; Zack Lammel (7); Jacob Millorino (4); Alex Kennedy (5); Gary Gabor (1); Brian Griffith; Danny Kincaid (1); Kevin Christie (2);
Stevie Morgan (4); Sean Truver (2)
Saves: Kevin Christie(4); PJ Spence (2)
Caused Turn Overs: Mike Calabrese; Drew Newman (4); Mike Schwarzwaelder (2); Jacob Millorino; Montgomery Scott; Stevie Morgan; Robbie Markwell (2)
Saturday, April 10, 2010 vs. Clarkston Wolves, MI (7:00 p.m.)
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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Game Highlights:
Panthers started quickly after the previous night's loss, taking a 3 goal lead after the
first period.
Clarkston scored 2 in the secord, closing the lead to a single goal as the Panthers were held scoreless.
Both teams scored a pair of goals in the the third. The Panthers, lead by Jeff Barkas, were able to previal by outscoring the Wolves in the fourth 3-1.
Stats
Goals: Jeff Barkas (5); Gary Gabor; Nick Thomas; Shawn Gannon
Assists: Jeff Barkas; Luke Dennin
Shots: Nick Thomas; Alex Kennedy; Stevie Morgan; Gary Gabor; Montgomery Scott; Parker Phillips; Nick Thomas; Brian Griffith; Drew Newman; Zack Lammel; Luke Dennin; Danny Kincaid
Faceoffs: 7 USC; 10 Clarkston
Groundballs: Jacob Millorino (6); Jeff Barkas (4); Alex Kennedy (2); Drew Newman (6); Gary Gabor (1); Zack Lammel (4); Shawn Gannon (3); Brian Griffith (2); Parker Phillips (1); Danny Kincaid (1); Kevin Christie
(2); Stevie Morgan (2)
7 saves by Kevin Christie
Caused Turn Overs: Drew Newman (4); Brian Griffith (2); Jeff Barkas; Parker Phillips (2); Jacob Millorino (3); Zack Lammel (2); Montgomery Scott; Stevie Morgan
Monday, April 9, 2010 @ North Allegheny Tigers (8:00)
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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North Allegheny Tigers
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12
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Game Highlights:
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On a cold Friday night, the North Allegheny team speed and ball possession proved to be too much for the Panthers
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NA started quickly opening up a four goal lead after the opening quarter and extending the lead to six after 2 quarters
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The Panthers got on the board in the third tallying four goals and added a final goal in the fourth
Scoring:
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Goals: Gary Gabor; Jeff Barkas; Brian Griffith
Monday, April 7, 2010 vs. Bethel Park Black Hawks (8:00)
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Bethel Park Black Hawks
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Upper St. Clair Panthers
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Game Highlights:
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Panthers posted their second win of the season over the Black Hawks in front of a home crowd
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Action packed game with 6 goals in the first quarter which proved to be too much for the Black Hawks to overcome.
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Balance scoring by 7 players
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Panther won the faceoff battle 14 - 5
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Kevin Christie recorded 8 saves
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16 ground balls - Jacob Millorino (2); Michael Toth (2); Zack Lammel (3); Drew Newman (2); Parker Phillips; Luke Dennin; Montgomery Scott, Nick Thomas; Jeff Barkas; Conrad Kerr; Kevin Christie
Scoring:
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Goals: Gary Gabor (3); Jeff Barkas (2); Brian Griffith (2); Stevie Morgan (2); Nick Thomas; Montgomery Scott; Jacob Millorino
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Assists: Gary Gabor; Brian Griffith(2); Stevie Morgan
Monday, April 5, 2010 vs. Hampton Talbots (8:00 p.m.)
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Upper St. Clair Panhers
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Game Highlights:
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Large home crowd enjoyed the first win of the 2010 campaign.
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Balanced scoring - highlighted by goals from four underclassmen
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Strong performance by goalie Kevin Christie in recording 10 saves
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Stingy Defensive unit limited Hampton to 3 goals (averaging 4 goals per game)
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USC faceoff specialists had an overwhelming winning percentage which allowed the offense to possess the ball for majority of the game
Scoring:
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Goals: Jeff Barkas (2); Danny Kincaid (2); Nick Thomas; Stevie Morgan; Keegan Flinter; Conrad Kerr
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Assists: Gary Gabor (2); Montgomery Scott; Mike Schwarzwaelder; Drew Newman
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ Franklin Regional
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Upper St. Clair
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Franklin Regional
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Game Highlights:
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Strong performance by goalie Kevin Christie and the Defensive unit
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Strong effort from the offense as 2 expected starters were out with injury
Scoring:
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3rd Quarter goal by Brain Griffith
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4th Quarter goal by Shawn Gannon, assisted by Montgomery Scott
USC Panthers in the News
Lax Power -- USC vs Carmel
Post Gazette Thursday,
April 29, 2010 --- Defense Leading the way for USC
Game Photos by Carla Roehner
Note from Carla....
Hi
everyone,
You may have noticed me on the field taking pictures during the varsity games. Following is a link to my website on where you can see samples of the photos (http://CapturedbyCarla.phanfare.com)
I have tried to upload at least one photo of each player from each game.
However, I may not have gotten each player in the first three home games.
I will be at each of the home games and possibly a few of the closer away games if I haven't been able to get photos of everyone.
You are free to use these photos as you wish. You can print them via this site at a very low cost or you can simply save them to your computer or post them onto facebook.
In the next week, I will forward a price list and order form for you to purchase photos of your son from me at the end of the season if you'd like. I will also have information about other things I can offer you and at what price. For example,
I am going to produce the varsity slide show for the banquet and you will be able to purchase that for $10. I can do slideshows (DVD format where you can play it on your TV or computer) of your son's photos put to music, or I could do a collage for you
of your son's best photos (something you can do on your own easily . . . but may not choose to.)
So, be on the lookout for that . . . but in the meantime, I wanted you to be able to see samples of my work.
Thanks.
Carla Roehner
Watch the Panthers Home Varsity Games
Look for home varsity games on Channel 7 (Comcast) and Channel 42 (Verizon)
They are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 & 8:00 PM. Our announcers call a great game.
Schedule Updates
Check our Calendar for the updated schedule
New Games have been added to the schedule:
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@ Trinity 4/26 - JV (6:00) & Varsity (7:30)
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@ Sewickley Academy - 5/15 - Varsity (11:00 a.m.)
@ Chartiers Valley Game rescheduled for 5/14 - JV (5:30) & Varsity (7:00)
Lacrosse Banquet - Save the Date!!!
Sunday, May 23rd
Giant Eagle Cards
Remember to contact Barb Lemis for your purchase of Giant Eagle cards (which support the boosters organization). Note: This may be your
last chance to purchase (if sales do not increase).
Varsity Pasta Dinner Schedule
Tuesday, April 6th - 4:30 at the USC Rec Center, 1820 McLaughlin Run Road
Host: The Gabor Family
Contributors: Harbula, Lammel, Kennedy, Thomas, Dennin
Tuesday, April 20th
Host: The Truver and Spence Families
Contributors: Christie, Gannon, Shue, Romoff
Thursday, April 29th
Host: The Toth and and Scott Families
Contributors: Griffith, Barkas, Millorino, Calabrese
Friday, May 7th
Host: The Morgan Family
Contributors: Newman, Phillips, Arjona, Schartzwaelder, Hopkins
