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BAYONNE PAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS FROM 1950-2019
3 AGE GROUPS FROM 1950 TO 1953
1950: Senior- VINCE ARNOT’S PALS; Intermediate- OWEN DEVENEY’S FALCONS; Junior- PATROLMAN BACHLEY’S JUNIORS
1951: Senior- DOBB’S UNIVERSALS; Intermediate- HUSTLERS; Juniors- FALCONS
1952: Senior- ST.MICHAELS CADETS; Intermediate- AAA CELTICS; Juniors- DOB’S UNIVERSALS
1953: Senior- CERBONE’S MARKET; Intermediate- DOBB’S RANGERS; Juniors- STEERS JUNIORS
NOTE: THE BIDDY LEAGUE WAS ORGANIZED FOR BOYS AGES 8 TO 12 IN THE 1953-54 SEASON AND THERE WAS NO INTERMEDIATE OR SENIOR LEAGUE
1954: Biddy League- PBA LOCAL 7; Biddy Farm League- POPE AND DANIEL’S LAKERS
NOTE: IN THE 1954-55 SEASON THE INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE WAS REORGANIZED FOR BOYS AGES 13 TO 16. THE PATROLMAN’S DIVISION FOR BOYS AGES 13 AND 14.
1955: Intermediate League, Sergeant’s Division- BAYONNE SPORT SHOP; Patrolman’s Division- LEW’S YOUTH CENTER; Biddy League- FLOURNEY GETHERS VFW POST 7470
1956: Intermediate Division (AGES 13 TO 16)- MUNICIPAL EMPLYOEES ASSOCIATION; Biddy League- JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NOTE: At the end of the 1955-56 season, the Bayonne PAL withdrew from the National Biddy Basketball program, then the Build Better Boys Basketball League was organized in the fall of 1956. The Senior Division was for boys ages 11 to 13, and the Junior Division was for boys ages 8 to 10. The Intermediate Division was for boys ages 14 to 16.
1957: Intermediate- MEYER ISRAEL; Senior: JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Junior- GCC COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FUND
1958: Intermediate- GOLDKLANG’S APPLIANCES; Senior- DRUG FAIR; Junior- GCC
1959: Intermediate- JOYCE HERBERT VFW; Senior- HYMAN’S SHOES; Junior- MACKENIZE POST
1960: Intermediate- FEENEY & MURPHY; Senior- WILLIAM B WILLENSKY PAINTS; Junior- AAA SPORT CENTRE
Note: In 1960-1961, the Intermediate League was for 14 years old only
1961: Intermediate- BMEA; Senior- Dominick’s Café; Junior- Joyce Herbert VFW
Note: In 1961-1962, The Intermediate League went back to age 14 to 16, and a girls League was opened to girls from 11 to 14.
1962: Girls- Starbrights; Intermediate- William Hassett Association; Senior- Garbis Meats; Junior- Dobbs Service
1963: Girls- Red Devils; Intermediate- William Hassett Association; Senior- Zientek Fuel; Junior- Lions Club
1964: Girls- Blue Belles; Intermediate- Parente’s Chatterbox; Senior- William B Willensky Paints; Junior- Lions Club
Note: There was no more Girls League until the 1974-75 season
1965: Intermediate- Parente’s; Senior- PBA Local 7; Junior- Model Drugs
1966: Intermediate- Parente’s Chatterbox; Senior- Garbis Meats; Junior- American Legion Post 19
Note: There was no Intermediate League in the 1967 and 1968 seasons.
1967: Senior- Unico Club; Junior- Joyce Herbert VFW
1968: Senior- William B Willensky Paints; Junior- Silver Brothers
Note: The Intermediate League was reorganized in the 1968-69 season
1969: Intermediate- Barjeff Construction; Senior- Pamrapo Savings; Junior- New Frontier Democrats
1970: Intermediate- Echo Auto Sales; Senior- BMEA; Junior- Silver Brothers
1971: PAL/Department of Parks After School League: Midget Division- 76ers; Smallfry Division- Giants; Junior Division- Hustlers; Intermediate- Domenico Bus Service, Senior- Unico Club; Junior- Dominick’s Cafe
Note: In the 1971-1972 season, the House League for players ages 17-21 was organized
1972: House League- Jets: Intermediate- Brockman’s Pharmacy; Senior- American Polish Vets; Junior- Mackenzie Post
1973: Intermediate- Aliied Paper; Senior- Kiwanis Club; Junior- Joyce Herbert VFW
1974: Intermediate- Eldorado Terminal; Senior- Kiwanis Club; Junior- New Frontier Democrats
Note: In the 1974-75 season, the Senior Girls League for girls ages 11 to 14 and the Junior Girls League for ages 8 to 10 was established.
1975: Senior Girls- Royal Crest; Junior Girls- Bob Smith Association; Intermediate- Shelly Foods; Senior- Burke’s Lounge; Junior- New Frontier Democrats
1976: Senior Girls- Moose Lodge; Junior Girls- Bob Smith Association; Intermediate- ICI; Senior- Assumption CWV; Junior-Telephone Pioneers
1977: Senior Girls- Party Place; Junior Girls- ILA; Intermediate- Bayonne City Democratic Club; Senior- Zientek Fuel; Junior- Mackenzie Post
1978: Senior Girls- Junior Women’s Club; Junior Girls- Garden State Community Bank; Intermediate- Leader Buick; Senior- Unico; Junior- Telephone Pioneers
1979: Senior Girls- Lions Club; Junior Girls- Burger King; Intermediate- Leader Buick; Senior- Burke’s Lounge; Junior- Collins Chevy
1980: Senior Girls- Pagano’s IGA; Junior Girls- Burger King; Intermediate- Leader Buick; Senior- Irish American League; Junior- NAACP
1981: Senior Girls- Junior Women’s Club; Junior Girls- Post 19; Intermediate- DAV; Senior- Irish American League; Junior- Frank Perrucci CCB
1982: Senior Girls- Anchor Stone; Junior Girls- Post 19; Intermediate- DAV; Senior- Irish American League; Junior- NAACP
Note: In the 1982-83 season, the over 35 Adult Basketball League was established.
1983: Over 35- First Savings; Senior Girls- Pamrapo Savings; Junior Girls- Kiwanis Club; Intermediate- Shelley Foods; Senior- Gordon Terminal; Junior- New Frontier Democrats
1984: Over 35- Churchill’s Inn; Senior Girls- DAV; Junior Girls- Provident Savings Bank; Intermediate- FMBA; Senior- Zientek Fuel; Junior- Telephone Pioneers
1985: Over 35- Dennis’ Den; Senior Girls- Anchor Stone; Junior Girls- Dot Electric; Intermediate- Boulevard Auto; Senior- William B WIllensky Paints; Junior- Telephone Pioneers
Note: After the 1985-1986 season, The Department of Recreation took over the Over 35 League.
1986: Senior Girls- Shelly Foods; Junior Girls- Dot Electric; Intermediate- Boulevard Auto; Seniors- Boulevard Auto; Junior- Mackenzie Post
1987: Senior Girls- Shelley Foods; Junior Girls- Jewlery Booth; Intermediate- Brockman’s Pharmacy; Senior- ILA; Junior- Pamrapo Savers
1988: Senior Girls- Vietnam Vets; Junior Girls- Sam & Minnie Gollin’s PALs; Intermediate- Big Apple; Senior- Shipitovsky Insurance; Junior- Pamrapo Savers
1989: Senior Girls- Anchor Stone; Junior Girls- Sam & Minnioe Gollins Pals; Intermediate- Boulevard Auto; Senior- Irish American; Junior- Marine Corps League
1990: Senior Girls- PBA Local 7; Junior Girls- Dot Electric; Intermediate- FMBA; Senior- Bill Warnock’s Vikings; Junior- Pamrapo Savings
1991: Senior Girls- No Season; Junior Girls- Fitzpatrick & Fitzpatrick; Intermediate- Hank Friedman’s Tiger; Senior- Cablevision; Junior- First Savings
1992: Senior Girls- JR Transportation, Junior Girls- Dot Electric; Intermediate-Brockman’s Pharmacy; Senior- IMTT; Junior- Dillin Tire
1993: Senior Girls- Echo Auto Sales; Junior Girls- Casey’s Cleaners; Intermediate- Vic’s Auto Service; Senior- CWV; Junior- Little League
Note: League of Our was created during the 1993-1994 season for boys and girls ages 6 and 7.
1994: Senior Girls- Echo Auto Sales; Junior Girls-Ireland 32; Intermediate- Pagano’s IGA; Senior- Bill Warnock’s Vikings; Junior- Pamrapo Savings; League of Our Own- Mike’s Tykes
1995: Senior Girls- Sam Gollin Memorial; Junior Girls- Vietnam Veterans; Intermediate- FMBA; Senior- PBA Local 7; Junior- R&L Provisions; League of Our Own- Work Bench
Note: in the 1995-1996 season, the name of the Intermediate League was named the Graduate League
1996: Senior Girls- Rocco’s; Junior Girls- Bielan & Cavanaugh; Graduate- Fraternal Order of the Eagles; Senior- National Sportswear; Junior- Post 19; League of Our Own- Work Bench
Note: During the 1996-1997 season, The Senior and Intermediate Divisions were reorganized. Senior Boys and Girls were for ages 13 to 15; Intermediate Boys and Girls were ages 11 and 12.
1997: Senior Girls- Dr. Frank Bogdan; intermediate Girls- AT&T Telephone Pioneer; Junior Girls- Perrucci’s CCB; Senior Boys- J&J Printing; Intermediate Boys- Zientek Fuel; Junior Boys: Rotary Club; League of Our: No more Champions, league was used for development for ages 6 and 7
1998: Senior Girls- Dr. Arthur Suckow; Intermediate Girls- Hudson Lucent Telephone Pioneers; Junior Girls- Doctors Condo & Simone; Senior Boys- Fraternal Order of Eagles; Intermediate Boys- Unico Club; Junior Boys- Dot Electric
1999: Senior Girls- Dr. Arthur Suckow; Intermediate Girls- Hudson Lucent Telephone Pioneers; Junior Girls- Judy Bielan, Attorney at Law; Senior Boys- Fraternal Order of Eagles; Intermediate Boys- Gibraltar Electric; Junior Boys- V.J. Bilotta
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2007: Junior Boys: New Pathways
Note: At the start of the 2009-2010 season, all the divisions were restructured. Senior Boys and Girls were ages 13-15. Intermediate Boys were 10-12. Intermediate Girls were 11-13, Junior Boys were 7 to 9, Junior Girls were 7 to 10. League of Our own (Co-ed) were 5 to 6.
2008: Senior Girls: Intermediate Girls: Junior Girls- Dr. Suckow; Senior Boys; Intermediate Boys; Junior Boys
2009: Senior Girls- ; Intermediate Girls- ; Junior Girls- Hoboken Gold & Diamonds ; Senior Boys- Hornets ; Intermediate Boys- J&J Printing ; Junior Boys- Hudacko’s Pharmacy
Note: Senior Girls League merged with Intermediate Girls, and League was for girls ages 11-15.
2010: Intermediate Girls; Junior Girls- Hoboken Gold and Diamonds Senior Boys- Knicks; Intermediate Boys- Unico Club Junior Boys- Hudacko’s Pharmacy
2011: Intermediate Girls- Bayonne Gold and Diamonds; Junior Girls- Perrucci CCB Senior Boys- Tennessee; Intermediate Boys- Dr. Condo
2012: Intermediate Girls- Bayonne Gold and Diamonds; Senior Boys- Miami; Junior Boys- Mark’s Roofing
2013: Senior Boys- Dr. Suckow Intermediate Boys- Marine Corp; Junior Boys- Neil DeSena
2014: Junior Girls- BYPA; Junior Boys- MGM Drywall
2015: Intermediate Girls- Bayonne PAL DCC; Junior Girls- FMBA Intermediate Boys- BCB Bank; Junior Boys- MGM Drywall
2016: Junior Girls- Mayor Jimmy Davis Junior Boys- MGM Drywall
2017: Intermediate Girls- J&J Printing; Junior Girls- Mayor Jimmy Davis Senior Boys- Suez Water Junior Boys- Shoprite
2018: Intermediate Girls- D&R All Stars; Junior Girls- Assemblyman Nicholas Chiaravalotti Senior Boys- J&J Printing; Intermediate Boys- MGM Drywall Junior Boys- Hudacko’s Pharmacy
2019: Intermediate Girls- Vital Signs and Lettering Junior Girls- Councilman Sal Gullace Senior Boys-no season due to Covid-19; Intermediate Boys- BCB Bank Junior Boys- Supreme Tours
Starting from 3/25/2022 all championship teams will have who coached and who was on their team
2021-2022 Season (Senior Boys became Senior League with it becoming Co-Ed)
Intermediate Boys Champions:
Juan Perez Warriors - Coach: Anthony Piscatelli
Players: Brayden O'Connor, Ryan O'Connor, Cody Guthrie, Prince Munoz, Jayden Arias, Anthony Salib, Matthew Largmann, Jake Cutruff, Amaree Lee, Ethan Arias
Junior Boys Champions:
Starting Point - Coach: Vinnie Masciale
Players: Connor Gill, Colin Gill, Jake LeBron. Michael Czok, Pedro Benitiez, Joel Hill, Michael McCabe, Victor Molina, Justice Castellanos
Intermediate Girls Champions:
Vital Signs and Lettering - Coaches Christine and Christina Centeno
Players: Emily Cunningham, Charlize Olmo, Peyton Chi, Kaylin Hansen, Kamrin Hansen.
Junior Girls Champions:
Councilman Sal Gullace
Players: Ella Tobar-Wilson, Harper Smith, Faith Halsey, Sara Manley, Isabella Masciale, Camryn Pipher, Emily Gasiorowski, Makayla Schumacher, Alaina Rodriguez, and Gianna Castillo
Coaches: Mike Elam and Anthony Masciale
Senior League Champions
Perrucci's CCB
Players: Brian Pipher, Owen Pipher, Robert NuChurch, Kadonn White, Elijah Young, Brandon Young, Prince Munoz, Christopher Munoz, Shane McClann, and Brandon Drago
Coach: Jim Mock
2022-2023 Season
Junior Girls
Mighty Little Titans
Natalie Czok, Alaina Varela, Layla Johnson, Jordyn Johnson, Samantha Ayala, Gianna Castillio, Alexa Freed, Brynn Hennessey, Hattie Pasuco, Sophia Poalucci, and Reece McGinnis
Coaches: Vincent Masciale and Mark Espinosa
Intermediate Girls
J&J Printing
Sophia Amos, Scarlett Arias, Elizabeth Cueto, Neynalee Fuentes, Vivian Moreira, Addison and Emmy Rivera, Teagan Rowley and Jada Stovall
Coach: Vincent Masciale
Junior Boys
Hudacko's Pharmacy
Ephraim and Vance Brown, Leonardo Castillo, Bryce Curran, Adam Elsayed, Aidan EnDean, Damon Hansen, Michael Largmann, Clinton Oden Jr. and Logan Soares
Coach: Anthony Piscatelli
Intermediate Boys
Juan Perez Council at Large
Noah Arbelo, Khalil Bryant, Ben and Jacob Cutruff, Anthony Danial, Jeremiah DeJesus, Carmelo Isler, Jack McMahon and Luke Poalucci
Coach: Anthony Piscateli
Senior Co-Ed League
Sharon Ashe Nadrowski
Christian Hampton, Christian Benson, Owen Punay, Brooklyn Kalafut, Amer Awad, Dylan Onkingco, James Segovia, and Alanna Rivera
2023-2024 Season
Junior Girls' Division
Mayor Jimmy Davis
Players: Riley O'Connor, Peyton Mack, Ella Esposito, Ella Holley, Kennedy Kelemen, Shea Yurchak, Ann Yuscavitch, Stella Scarpiello, Carmella Lopez, Giselle Lopez, Lily Diver, and Abigail Varillas
Coaches: Robert Mastromonaco and Jim Mock