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Trophy

Object number2019.19.1

Manufacturer Jostens, Inc.

Date1983

OriginMinneapolis, MN

MediumWood; Metal; Paint; Paper; Ink; Adhesive

Credit LineGift of Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities

DescriptionWomen's basketball trophy. Long, oval stepped base. Atop base at viewer's left is hollow metal basketball on metal and wooden base. Atop base at viewer's right is upright rectangular wooden backer with blue and silver metal plate on front; backer sits atop two silver metal supports on a trapezoidal wooden base; metal plate has silver outline of the state of Pennsylvania with PIAA emblem at center and award information above and below. Underside is painted green.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 14.25 x 26.125 x 8.25 in. (36.2 x 66.4 x 21 cm)
InscriptionsBlue metal award plate on viewer's right half of trophy has silver text at top "PIAA CHAMPION", and bottom "GIRLS BASKETBALL / CLASS A / 1983", and central emblem has text around the perimeter "PENNSYLVANIA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION" and at top center "PIAA".
MarksReverse of wooden backer has gold sticker at bottom center with black printed text "Josten's / THE RECOGNITION PEOPLE / Minneapolis, Minn."
Historical Notes1983 Mount Alvernia PIAA Champion Girl's Basketball Class A trophy.Label TextMount Alvernia PIAA Champion, Girl's Basketball Class A trophy, 1983 This small Catholic school became the first WPIAL team to go through an entire season with an undefeated record. Led by legendary Coach De Porucznik, the Lions dominated Class A in 1983 and finished 34-0. The team defeated Bishop Boyle 81-45 in the WPIAL championship game and then won the PIAA final, beating Trinity Catholic of Camp Hill, 78-52. In 34 games the team averages 73 points per game, and outscored opponents by an average of 34 points. Ranked 25th in the nation by "USA Today," five members of the team went on to play college basketball, including team captain Karen Hall who set the record for career steals at UNLV.

Related institution Mount Alvernia High School

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