INDUCTEE Just mention #19 to a long time football fan and they will probably tell you about Johnny Unitas, the Baltimore Colts All Pro quarterback and NFL standout. Mention #19 to a veteran Mount Carmel Area fan and they will tell you about Joe Buchinski. For the last four decades, Joey was the standard by […]

INDUCTEE Mike Doviak graduated from Kulpmont High School in 1964; he last graduating class before its merger with Mount Carmel in 1965. Mike earned 10 varsity letters for the Wildcats; four in basketball, three in football, and three in baseball. He was an end in football, pitched and played the outfield in baseball, and was […]

INDUCTEE During the 25 years of its existence, the Ed Romance Chapter has inducted over 200 men and women into its halls. All have excelled at the local level. Many have distinguished themselves on the state level by being named all state or winning a state championship. Very few have brought national recognition to their […]

INDUCTEE Dave Shinskie has rewritten the record books during his four year career as the quarterback for the Mount Carmel Area Red Tornadoes. Shinskie became the starter in his freshman year during the playoff run following and injury to Nick Sebes. During his tenure, David has compiled a 41-6 record as the starting QB, more […]

INDUCTEE At 6,0″ 270 pounds, Randy Swank joined Dave Williams and Jon Else as three year starters at the center position for MCA. Randy’s toughness and strength allowed him to become a starter as a sophomore as the Tornadoes went on to state title number 4 in 2000. 42 starts later, Randy concluded his career […]

INDUCTEE Steve Matzura will certainly be remembered as one of the best all around football players to ever don the red and white. Steve led the Tornadoes with 155 tackles – 16 for loss – 4.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, 7 passes broken up and 3 blocked kicks. On the way to a […]

INDUCTEE Most of Bob Greco’s life has been devoted to local sports, particularly basketball. For over fifty years he has played, coached, and officiated local sporting events on the youth, high school, and amateur athletic levels. Bob has always stressed dedication, commitment, and hard work as staples of his teams. After all, he was asking […]

INDUCTEE Being a small school, Mount Carmel Area has always had to rely on its athletes participating in more than one sport. During the late 70’s, Ed Diminick, Paul Szymanski, Bob Zavarick, Dan Glowatski, and Bobby Joe Niglio were a few of those three-sport stars. Jed Karpinski is surely another that can be added to […]

INDUCTEE In the mid 70’s, girls varsity sports had just begun to appear at high schools in the Anthracite Region. Girls track was started by Coach AL Santos in 1971, while varsity basketball took to the hardwood in 1973-74 under the leadership of Coach Nancy Bobkoskie. In order to take their game to the next […]

INDUCTEE In speaking of the great Mount Carmel Area running backs, a certain style or particular trait usually associated with a particular back. For instance, “power” usually reminds you of Henry Hynoski. “Vision” can easily be associated with Jon Veach. “Speed” often brings up the name of Nick Sebes. “Shiftiness” most definitely reminds one of […]