The “John Pocivasek Hall of Fame” was established to honor Marquette athletes and volunteers who have contributed to the athletic program at Marquette High School in any way.  Nominations may be made through the Athletic Office.  Criteria for the Hall of Fame are being restructured at this time. 

1991 92 Volleyball Team            The first volleyball team in the history of the school to reach the Sweet Sixteen.  They ended their season at 27-4-1.  Team members: Tiffany Harmon, Kristen English, Amy McGinnis, Kim Less, Melissa Washkowiak, Annika Larsson, Alexandria Espinola, Tracy Bennington, Leslie Guerrero, Jennifer Andersen, Theresa Duttlinger, Ann Lilly, Peg Condon, Ellen Hinterlong, Coach Tim Dooling

Dana Crowley                          Held the record for scoring in football and the assist record in basketball.  Received a total of 13 varsity letters

Kevin Townsend                      Caught the game winning pass in Marquette’s first play off game against Amboy. In 1984 he was a Sun Times honorable mention to their All State Team.

1987 Basketball Team                Elite 8 Team finished the season at 27 – 5. Team members: Matt Buck, Rob Thompson, Mike Olson, Jeff Brue, Mike Wheatland, Craig Townsend, Brad McGill, Shane Anderson, Matt Walsh, Jason Jensen, Chris Boling, Chris Harmon, Steve Cottingham, Ricardo Gonzalo, Tim Dooling-Mgr., Pat Corcoran-Mgr., Ryan Brooke-Video, Mick Farrell-Video  Coaches: Dave Wultzen, Dave Crane, Bill Jankowski

1949-50 Football Team               First varsity football team in the history of the school.  Finished the season 6 – 3. Team members: Nick Donahue-Mgr., Ray Rafalski, Rich Fanti-Mgr, Lloyd Lawsha, Bill Mitchell-Mgr., Jack Slingsby, Geno Rafalski, Jim Miller, Joe Dougherty, Ray Burke, Ed Damyen, Robert Bongartz, Wayne Murphy, Bob McGrath, Robert Mitchell, Tom Walsh, Ed Pleskovich, Robert Lavender, George Schiffgens, Bob Hagglund, Merc Navarro, John Kuhn, Tom Rulon, Jim Anderson, Francis Briel, LaVerne Padilla, Jerry Briel, Bob McGrath, Glen English, Joe Crowley-Mgr. Coaches: Bron Bacevich, Rev. Steven Gould, John Pocivasek

1978 Basketball Team                Elite 8 Team season record of 20 – 11. Team members: Bob Cobler, Mike Stremlau, Bill Jankowski, Eric Gibson, Mike McDonald, Jeff Newbury, Joe Hughes, Greg Walsh, Al Renkosik, Mark Alderman, Kevin McCormick, Paul Boisso-Mgr., Bob Williams,-Mgr. Coaches: Robert Strickland, Art Rohlman

1954 Football Team                   Undefeated (7-0-1) Team members:  Harold Trager, Bob Hughes, Jerry Cioni, Melvin Murphy, Hank Walsh, Jack Case, John Groesbeck, Tom O’Donnell, Dick Briel, Bill Durdan, Joe Briel, Tom Wheatland, Bill Dougherty, Clifford Rygh, Bob Szobar, Bob Einhaus, Robert Walsh, Earl Taylor, Robert Tonielli, Gene Gamons, Jake Killelea, Jake Walleck, Art Monterastelli, Bill Bohler, Dick Stoudt, Paul Heath, Larry O’Brien, Bob Pellino, Sam Moreno.  Coaches: John Pocivasek, Frank Olivieri.  Managers: Otto Herzog. Earl Donahue, Tom Farrell, Tom Murry.

2000 Relay Team (4x1)              3rd in the State Team members: Dan Hertzner, Brandon Halcott, Doug Hertzner, Paul Craig

1999 Baseball Team                   4th in the State (27-9) .  Team members: Eric Gray-Mgr., Andy Johnson, J.J. Magana, Jay Timm, Nick LeRoy, John Leslie, Jason Yedinak, Beau Hellman, Jacob Ator, Josh Hoffman, Kevin Marshall, Joe DePaoli, Dustin Schaibley, Jeremy Johnson, David Rodriguez, John Calkins, Justin Rick, Jayme Novotney, Hans Schmidt, Jeff Sobotta,  Coaches:  Todd Hopkins, Jared Ellison, Steve Scherer, Bob Timm

1985 Cheerleaders                     State Champions  Team members:  Kathy Killelea, Cindi Carr, Marnie Dulian, Bridgett O’Brien, Trisha Pezanoski, Kim Hughes, Darsi Newbury ,Sue Anderson, Coach Judy Kiesig

1985 Football Team                   Final Four IHSA Playoffs (11-2) Team members:  Leo Petre, Tim Balckburn, Sam Buccalo, Jay Ruger, Jay Botterini, Dean Nodland, Pat Walsh, Brian Garland, Brad Emm, Mark Stoudt, Jeff Christie, Bob Aussem, Tim Stimpert, Mike Wheatland, Ricardo Gonzalo, Bob Veith, Tom Melvin, Dan Flavel, Tom Aussem, Dana Bilyeu, Steve Zemaitis, Brad Sholders, Jim Taylor, Bill  Durdan, Jeff Walters, Ryan Brooke, Mike Kaschke, Terry Carr, Joe Kokes, Jeff Thompson, Pete McGrath, Steve Cottingham, Glenn Serby, Jeff Weber, Mark Dettore, Pat Logsdon.  Coaches: Dave Wultzen, Jeff Johnson, Mike Claire, Joe Furlan

1984 Football Team                   Second place in State (11-2) Team members:  Chris Peruba, Brett Lenox, Andy Durdan, Scott Gerkitz, Bob Veith, Tony Griglione, Scott Kotek, Mike Stoudt, Jay Bottarini, Pat Walsh, Dan Weber, Dana Bilyeu, Dave Oleson, Steve Gonzalo, Sam Bucalo, Steve Zemaitis, Jeff Weber, Joehen Lieperitz, Jeff Thompson, Tim Siebert, Shane Nagle, Ray Ortiz, Bill Kummer. Pat Logesdon, John Centoni, Dean Crowley, Rich Wheatland, Joe Hettel, Jim Eustice, Tim Durdan, Terry Carr, Glen Serby, Barry Cates, Pete McGrath.  Coaches: Mike Clair, Sheldon Sobol, Dave Wultzen, Joe Furlan and Jeff Johnson

 

1974 Basketball Team                Second place in State (28-2)Team members:  Dave Wultzen-Mgr., Gary Thompson, Kim Conness, Marty Brown, Keith Renkosik, Jim Schaibley, Steve Luckey, Nick Tabor, Greg Kuhn-Mgr., Guy Hoffman, Dan Martin, Kevin Schultz, John Conness, Denis Crowley, Jim Bardgett,  Marty Kuhn, Steve Scherer-Mgr., Coaches:

 

Reverend Edward Bader           Bader Gymnasium named in His honor..

Chuck Moss                             Baseball Standout

Phil Thomas                             Professional Athlete/3 Sport Athlete/Benedictine University 1972

Steve (Pizza) Scherer               Longtime Clock operator; Scorekeeper & Assistant Coach

Jeff Johnson                             Teacher, Coach, Administrator, 114 Football victories, IHSFCA Hall of Fame

Janet Garland                            Longtime Bus Driver, Scorekeeper, Volunteer

Tom Wright                             Football Standout – 1953

Dan Hertzner ’01                      2000:  4th in State – 100 Meters; 9th in State – 200 Meters, Member of the 3rd Place 4 x 1 Relay Team, 2001 9th in State – 100 Meters.

Bill Thumm ‘61                          Teacher, Coach, Administrator at Rockford Boylan High School for 37 yrs. Member of the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Larry Basky ’61                         Collegiate All American Recipient of Coach of the Year Honors in Kansas & Southern Colorado

Kevin McCormick                    1980 Crusader Basketball Standout

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lanuti        Longtime Century Club members and Benefactors

Hank Walsh                              Longtime Crusader Backer & Supporter

Bob Bongartz’50                       All Around Athlete

Reverend Stephen Gould           First Marquette Athletic Director

Mr. & Mrs. John McDonnell   Charter Members of the MHS Century Club

Kevin Condon                          All State Football - 1994

Josh Novotney                         All State Baseball - 1995

Ted Hughes                             All State Football – 1995

Joe Durham                              All State Football – 1996

Stefanie Kaufmann                    All State Basketball – 1996, 1997, 1998; All State Volleyball – 1997

Mike Heaton ’64                       16 Varsity Letters at MHS – 1964; played football at the University of Notre Dame

Marty Serena                           Three sport athlete at MHS – 1971, member of Notre Dame Baseball program in the 70’s

John Rosner                             All State Baseball – 1998

Beau Hellman                            All State Football – 1998; All State Baseball 1999

John Pocivasek                         Teacher, Coach & Athletic Director 1952 – 1990

Bob Strickland                           Teacher, Coach & Athletic Director 11 seasons as head basketball coach compiled a 237 – 72 record; named “UPI Coach of the Year 1973”

Joanne Fox                               Cheerleading sponsor; First Girl’s volleyball coach; track coach 1973 – 1983

Vince Machiorletti                    Baseball coach; basketball scorer and football clock operator for over 35 years; member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Cal Flavel                                  Teacher 1964-1998; Football and Basketball Clock operator for 29 years.

Mike Skoflanc                           Master Track & Field All American Standard of Excellence

Bill Bohler                                 All State Football – 1954

Bill Dougherty                          4th place in state finals; 180 yd low hurdles – 1956

Jim Plankenhorn                        1959 Three sport athlete – Kicked the winning field goal in the 1964 Rose Bowl game for University of Illinois

Jim Valesano                            All State Football – 1960

Steve Cisco                              5th Place in State Golf – 1964

Art Rohlman                             All State Basketball – 1967

Bob Guyette                             All State Basketball – 1970 & 71; High School All American – 1971

Marty Brown                           All State Basketball – 1974

Guy Hoffman                           Three sport athlete at MHS – 1974; Pitcher Bradley University; 12 years Professional Baseball

Rick Green                               All State Football – 1975

Greg “Chet” Kinkade                All State Football – 1976

Scott Anderson                         All State Football – 1977

Ed Schaibley                              All State Basketball – 1977

Jim Roth                                   All State Football – 1981 & 82

Jim McGrath                            All State Basketball – 1982

Rich Wheatland                         All State Football – 1983 & 84

Dean Crowley                          All State Football – 1984

Terry Carr                               All State Football – 1985

Tim Bailey                                All State Basketball – 1986

Peg Condon                             State Champion 100 yd High Hurdles 1992

                                                  

 



 

 

 

 

 

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