Hall of Fame
Ranks as one of the best football teams in Wilkes history…under the guidance of head coach Joe DeMelfi, the team finished 10-0 and won the MAC title…was the first team to earn a berth in the NCAA Division III Championship…ended the year ranked eighth nationally according to Don Hansen’s Football Gazette…the offense averaged 398.4 yards and 28.2 points per game…the defense surrendered 207.6 yards and 7.3 points per contest, including three shutouts…had 11 players earn first team All-Freedom League…on offense were center Brian Caloiaro, receiver Steve Endres, guard Brian Lipinski, quarterback Boo Perry, and running back Jason Smith…on defense were ends Larry Trakes and Jake Cole, tackle Jason Feese, linebacker Mike McCree, and defensive back Ben McKeown…kicker Joel O’Donnell was also selected to first unit…Perry, Endres, Lipinski, and Cole were named to the All-ECAC team…Cole was first team honoree and Feese and second team selection to the Champion USA All-America team…Feese was also named first team All-America by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette, while Cole was named to second team.
