1978 Football

The members of the 1978 varsity football team include (front row) T. Feeney, T. Hoffman, H. fishburn, M. Bretsch, T. Niffenegger, S. Bajt, M. Engstrom, M. Penosky, M. Crego, R. Collins; (middle row) B. Pazely, K. Cristenson, S. Wilhelmi, M. Mitchell, B. Van Asdlen, B. McEvilly, T. Benson, J. Smith, J. Zelko; (back row) head coach R. Beck, R. Bullifin, M. Nichols, B. Mathesious, S. Jebins, R. Nash, P. Dean, P. Muench, P. Wheaton, M. Rehms, A. Roller, and assistant coach J. Reiche.

Overall Record 2-7

Conference Record 2-7

The 1978 Indians went 2-7 in their season. The only two wins came against the Coal City Coalers with a 37-0 rout and against Seneca in a 35-6 blowout. Lineman Ted Hoffman was named the Most Valuable Player.
Head Coach: Rick BeckAssistant Coach: J. Reiche
Home Field: MCHS, 301. S. Wabena Ave, Minooka Conference: Northeast
1978-79 Yearbook
Football 1978
Sources: 1978-79 MCHS yearbook, Peace Pipe Chatter, Joliet Herald News, IHSA.org