1996 Football
The members of the 1996 boys varsity football team include (front row)M. Gorczyk, N. Reynolds, K. Shewmaker, D. Balcomb, T. Slattery, J. Saltzman, J. Bavirsha, M. Hulbert, T. Zbacnik, D. Gallegos, C. Chapman; (second row) S. Smith, J. Farnsworth, S. Gallick, K. Caruso, J. Briscoe, K. Manthey, R. Stenzel, S. Basaraba, K. Caruso, B. Moran, J. MacGirven, J. Harris; (third row) S. Nelson, M. Baytala, trainer E. Wilhelmi, assistant coach Stan Tischer, assistant coach Dan Goggins, head coach Dan Sharp, assistant coach Mike Briscoe, assistant coach Rob Torchia, trainer B. Beck, J. Kaye, A. Misieurwicz; (fourth row) A. Boersma, D. Spray, G. Hatzl, C. Clower, J. Casford, N. Nelson, R. Koerner, P. Nicol, A. Brockup, M. Southcombe; (fifth row) T. Rakes, J. Willis, P Aschenbrenner, N Pacelli, R. Grady, A. Zook, K. Davis, J. Fischer, J. Bleuer, S. Basaraba; (back row) J. Hines, M. Roberts, P. Hollis, J. Nurczyk, W. Glanek, N. Offerman, G. Sheets-Poling, R, Karstensen, and R. Lee.
Overall Record 10-3
Overall Record 10-3
Conference Record 4-1
The 1996-1997 team had the best season to date in Minooka history. In the first round of the class 4A playoffs, they beat Morris in a memorable overtime game. Then they continued to win, eventually reaching the semifinals -- just one game away from the championship game. The MVP that year was Gabe Sheets-Poiling. With every team you need a solid offensive line, MVP lineman was Mike Baytala. The MVP Back was Ryan Koerner. The most improved player was Pat Holls
Page researched by Jeremy Marrero, 2021
Page researched by Jeremy Marrero, 2021
Head Coach: Dan SharpAssistant Coaches: Mike Briscoe, Rob Torchia, Dan Goggins, Stan Tischer
Home Field: MCHS, 301. S. Wabena Ave, Minooka IHSA Class: 4AConference: Suburban Prairie - Red
All-Conference Athletes: Mike Baytala, Pat Hollis, Gabe Sheets-Polin, Ryan Koerner, Justin Kayne, Kevin Caruso, Scott Nelson, D.J. Spray
1996-97 Yearbook
Home Field: MCHS, 301. S. Wabena Ave, Minooka IHSA Class: 4AConference: Suburban Prairie - Red
All-Conference Athletes: Mike Baytala, Pat Hollis, Gabe Sheets-Polin, Ryan Koerner, Justin Kayne, Kevin Caruso, Scott Nelson, D.J. Spray
1996-97 Yearbook
Sources: 1996-97 MCHS yearbook, IHSA.org, Peace Pipe Chatter