Hall of Fame
Despite missing out on the OAC Tournament, the Etta Express went undefeated in the Mideast Regional and captured the school’s second National Championship finishing with a 49-9 overall record and 16-4 OAC record. Head Coach Don Schaly was again named Regional and National Coach of the Year.
After going 1-2 against Otterbein in the regular season, the Pioneers opened the World Series with a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals. Marietta battled back through the loser’s bracket and faced off against Otterbein in the championship game. The Pioneers left no doubt who was the better team beating the Cardinals 36-8 for the National Championship.
Jim Pancher was named the Most Valuable Player and joined Steve Riley, John Hefner, Mark Talarico, and Jim Kennedy on the World Series All-Tournament Team.
Players:
Bob Barsky, Bob Beamer, Jeff Chaney, Monte Duncan, Ron Fama, John Filkovski, Jon Finke, John Hamborsky, Roger Hart, John Hefner, Jim Katschke, Jim Kennedy, Paul Klaczak, Ray Klempay, Gary Kohls, John Kovalchuk, Joe Lehman, Scott McVicar, Marc Moavero, Terry Mulholland, John Murray, Jim Pancher, Pat Quigley, Steve Riley, Marty Sberna, Frank Schossler, Bob Sekley, Jon Shuler, Sam Smith, Bob Springhetti, Mark Talarico, Dave Thomas, Bill Varley, Kean Weaver. Jeff Wiktorski
Staff:
Don Schaly (Head Coach)
Paul Page (Associate Coach)
Duane Theiss (Pitching Coach)
Joe Schaly (Student Assistant Coach)
Tom Weber (Student Assistant Coach)
Paul Erb (Pioneer Park Supervisor)
Paul Spear (Trainer)
Scott Lephart (Trainer)
Dan Rose (Manager)
