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Thursday, July 16, 1998     Page:

Athletes commit to play for King’s, Wilkes programs
   
Wendy Matalavy, a field hockey standout at Tunkhannock Area High School,
will continue her academic and athletic pursuits at Wilkes University,
    Wilkes-BarreMatalavy was a three-year starter on defense for the Tigers. As
a senior, she earned honorable mention All-State honors after leading
Tunkhannock to a 10-2-2 record.
   
She was named a first team All-Wyoming Valley Conference All-Star during
her junior and senior years. She also was a first team all-star for the soccer
team.
   
Matalavy, an honor roll student, is the daughter of Lewis and Cindy
Matalavy, Mehoopany.
   
* * *
   
Kristin Yarrish, a field hockey standout at Honesdale High School, will
continue her academic and athletic pursuits at Wilkes University,
Wilkes-Barre.
   
Yarrish was a three-year starter for the Honesdale field hockey squad. A
member of the Academic All-State Field Hockey Team, she helped the Hornets to
a 6-8-2 mark last fall.
   
Yarrish earned Honesdale’s Most Valuable Player and Most Valuable Offensive
Player awards.
   
Yarrish, who is a member of the National Honor Society, is the daughter of
Joseph and Mariclaire Yarrish, Honesdale.
   
* * *
   
Chris Shivery, a football standout at Bellefonte High School, will continue
his academic and athletic pursuits at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre.
   
The 5-foot-10, 200-pound Shivery was a four-year letter winner at
Bellefonte, where he excelled as starting tailback. In his senior season, he
rushed for a school record 1,197 yards on 245 carries, averaging 119.7 yards
per game and 4.9 yards per carry, while scoring 12 touchdowns. For his career,
he gained 2,546 yards on 550 carries, averaging 4.6 yards per carry, with 25
touchdowns.
   
A first team conference all-star as a senior, Shivery received the Coaches
Recognition Award in 1996 and 1997 and the Spirit Award in 1995 and 1996. He
was also nominated to the Big 33 Game.
   
He is the son of Lester and Marsha Shivery, Bellefonte.
   
* * *
   
Frank D’Errico, a football standout at Maple Shade (N.J.) High School, will
continue his academic and athletic pursuits at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre.
   
The 6-foot, 240-pound D’Errico was a team captain and three-year letter
winner at Maple Shade. He was selected as a first team all-star and was an
honorable mention All-South Jersey selection. He was named to the All-South
Jersey Hall of Fame Rotary Game and the Burlington County All-Academic Team.
   
D’Errico also was a standout wrestler, finishing his senior year with a
25-3 record and the District 27 championship.
   
He is the son of Frank and Ida D’Errico, Maple Shade, N.J.
   
* * *
   
Nick Micek, a wrestling standout at West Scranton High School, will
continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Wilkes University,
Wilkes-Barre.
   
Micek wrestled at 152 and 160 pounds for the Invaders, who wrestle in
Division I of the Lackawanna League. A three-year starter and letter winner,
Micek compiled a career record of 85-23 and was named to the District 2
All-Academic Team.
   
He is the son of the Rev. Basil and Pamela Micek, Scranton.
   
* * *
   
Brian Rohr, a wrestling standout at Masillon Washington (Ohio) High School,
will continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Wilkes University,
Wilkes-Barre.
   
Rohr was a four-year letter winner and three-time district qualifier. He
earned all-county honors while wrestling at 112 pounds. As a senior, he posted
a 30-9 mark. He was the team captain, earning the award for the best record.
   
He is the son of Chuck and Kathy Rohr, Masillon, Ohio.
   
* * *
   
Joe Smith, a wrestling standout at Boyertown Area High School, will
continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Wilkes University,
Wilkes-Barre.
   
Smith, who wrestled at 171 pounds last season, helped the Bears to a 19-2
record. A three-year starter, he captured sectional titles his junior and
senior seasons, while earning All-Berks County honors both seasons. His record
during his three seasons was 49-18.
   
He is the son of Jan and Karen Smith, Boyertown.
   
* * *
   
Elijah Shutt, a wrestling standout at Halifax Area High School, will
continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Wilkes University,
Wilkes-Barre.
   
Shutt earned three varsity letters as a three-year starter. He also earned
the team’s Most Improved Wrestler award as a junior, after posting a 22-10
record while wrestling at 112, 119 and 125 pounds. As a senior captain, he
posted a 20-9 mark and won the 125-pound title at the Millersburg Christmas
Tournament. He finished fourth at the District 3-Section IV Tournament.
   
He is the son of Dave and Sonia Shutt, Halifax.
   
* * *
   
John Gallagher, a basketball standout at Wallkill (N.Y.) High School, will
continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Wilkes University,
Wilkes-Barre.
   
The 6-foot-6 Gallagher was a three-year starter at center for the Panthers.
He averaged 14 points and 9.6 rebounds per game during his senior season. He
was named the team’s Most Improved Player and received the Coach’s Award.
   
A team captain in his senior season, Gallagher also played football, soccer
and track during his high school career. He is the son of John and Gail
Gallagher, Wallkill, N.Y.
   
* * *
   
Bill Schneider, who was a first team New Jersey Central Region All-State
soccer selection during his senior season at North Hunterdon High School, will
continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Wilkes University,
Wilkes-Barre.
   
Schneider helped the Lions to a 15-3-2 mark last season. The center
midfielder was a three-year starter, earning second team all-conference honors
as a junior, and first team honors as a senior.
   
As a senior captain, he tallied 14 goals and nine assists for the Lions,
and was named the Most Valuable Player after they captured the
Hunterdon/Warrent Tournament championship. He also was selected to the New
Jersey Olympic Development Team.
   
He is the son of Bill and Cynthia Schneider, Annandale, N.J.
   
* * *
   
Carl Morgan, a football standout at Manasquan (N.J.) High School, will
continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Wilkes University,
Wilkes-Barre.
   
Morgan was a second team All-Shore and first team All-South All-Star as a
wide receiver and kick returner for the Warriors last season. A two-year
letter winner, he was invited to play in the All-Shore Classic All-Star game
last season, after helping Manasquan to a 10-1 record.
   
During his career, Morgan gained 630 yards on 27 receptions, with six of
those catches being touchdowns. As a kick returner, he was able to break two
returns for touchdowns.
   
* * *
   
Anthony Melchiorre, a football standout at Berwick High School, will
continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Wilkes University,
Wilkes-Barre.
   
Melchiorre, who played tailback for the Bulldogs, carried the ball 100
times for 600 yards and seven touchdowns his senior season. His play helped
Berwick to a 13-2 record and the PIAA Class AAA State Championship.
   
Melchiorre, who also earned varsity letters in wrestling and track, is the
son of Anthony and Kim Melchiorre, Berwick.
   
* * *
   
Jason Hutchison, a football standout at Phillipsburg (N.J.) High School,
will continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Wilkes University,
Wilkes-Barre.
   
The 6-foot, 210-pound Hutchison was a three-year letter winner and two-year
starter at split end and outside linebacker for the Stateliners.
   
A first team All-Warren County selection last season, Hutchison also was a
nominee for the Warren County Athlete of the Year award. He was selected to
play in the Sunshine All-Star game this season, and also earned Most Valuable
Defensive Player honors following the annual Easton-Phillipsburg game.
   
Hutchison, who averaged 16.6 yards per reception during his career, also
excelled in basketball for the Stateliners.