Dave Cernich

Induction Year:

2000

graduation year:

1979

AWARDED FOR:

basketball

ABOUT

Dave is considered by many as G.H.S.'s most outstanding scorer and rebounder. As a junior, he finished 2nd in scoring,rebounding and field goal percentage while leading the conference in free throw percentage. He was elected 1st team All-MVC. As a senior, he ranked 1st in the conference in scoring at 24 points agame, rebounding at 13 a game and free throw percentage at .81%. He was selected first team All-MVC, 1st team All-Trumbull County, 1st team All-NortheastOhio and was the unanimous choice as the Mahoning Valley Conference 'Player of theYear". He set a single game scoring record of 42 points and missed breaking the single season scoring record by just 2 points. He was a four year letter winner at Mt.Union College and member of the Yugoslavian National team.

accomplishments

  • Recognized as GHS's most outstanding scorer and rebounder.
  • Junior year: Ranked 2nd in scoring, rebounding, and field goal percentage; led the conference in free throw percentage.
  • Elected 1st team All-MVC as a junior.
  • Senior year: Ranked 1st in the conference in scoring (24 points per game), rebounding (13 per game), and free throw percentage (81%).
  • Selected 1st team All-MVC, 1st team All-Trumbull County, and 1st team All-Northeast Ohio as a senior.
  • Unanimously chosen as the Mahoning Valley Conference 'Player of the Year.'
  • Set a single-game scoring record of 42 points.
  • Came within 2 points of breaking the single-season scoring record.
  • Earned four varsity letters at Mt. Union College.
  • Became a member of the Yugoslavian National basketball team.

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