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The members of the 1997-98 wrestling team include (front row) Mike Morris, Jake Willis, Trevor Coriell, Jason Willis, Brent Renken, DJ Spray, Kevin Caruso; (second row) Kevin Manthey, Keith Caruso, assistant coach Stan Tischer, assisistant coach Jim Campsi, head coach Frank Whalen, assistant coach Jim Butterbach, Tim Bannon, Jake Bavirsha; (third row) Greg Jursinic, Nick Maggi, Bobby Richardson, Justin Craig, Kevin Shewmaker, Jessie Benson, Pete Panepinto, Mike Bourke, Pat O’Connor, Tim Nilles, and Rob Hobson.
Overall Record 21-1
Overall Record 21-1
Conference Record 9-0
The boys 1997-98 varsity wrestling team had an outstanding season. After winning the conference, they won regionals for the third time in a row. In dual meets, they were undefeated throughout the regular season. They only lost to Providence in the sectional semifinals. Providence went on to become state champs. Tim Nilles was an all-state wrestler at 112 lbs. after finishing 5th as an individual at state.
Page researched by Isaiah Villegas, 2024
Page researched by Isaiah Villegas, 2024
Head Coach: Frank WhalenAssistant Coaches: Jim Butterbach, Stan Tischer, Jim Campisi
Home Field: MCHS, 301. S. Wabena Ave, Minooka IHSA Class: 2AConference: Suburban Prairie-Red
All-Conference Athletes: Tim Nillis, Mike Morris, Keith Caruso, Kevin Caruso, Brent Renken, Jason Willis
State-Qualifying Athletes: Tim Nillis (112 lbs.), Kevin Caruso (145 lbs.), Mike Morris (152 lbs.), Brent Renken (189 lbs.)
All-State Athletes: Tim Nillis (5th - 112 lbs.)
1997-98 Yearbook
Home Field: MCHS, 301. S. Wabena Ave, Minooka IHSA Class: 2AConference: Suburban Prairie-Red
All-Conference Athletes: Tim Nillis, Mike Morris, Keith Caruso, Kevin Caruso, Brent Renken, Jason Willis
State-Qualifying Athletes: Tim Nillis (112 lbs.), Kevin Caruso (145 lbs.), Mike Morris (152 lbs.), Brent Renken (189 lbs.)
All-State Athletes: Tim Nillis (5th - 112 lbs.)
1997-98 Yearbook
Sources: 1997-98 MCHS Yearbook, Peace Pipe Chatter, IHSA.org, Chicago Tribune
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