1998-99 Wrestling

The members of the 1998-99 wrestling team include (front row) B. Parker, M. Evans, M. Muehlbauer, T.Rodriguez, T. Nilles, C.J. Jordan, D.Fabek; (second row) P.O’Connor, D. Vachon, C. Trzzino, M. Erwin, M. Kincaid, M. Craig, B. Scholtes, T. McConnaughay, N. Crocker; (third row) assistant coach Jim Campisi, assistant coach Jim Butterbach, P. Puleo, M. Steinke, J. Farrar, B. Bornet, S. Brandolinon, N.Henson, assistant coach Stan Tischer, head coach Frank Whalen; (back wow) Ross Renken, D. Ziebler, D. McMillin, A. Kimble, J. Clower, C. Chasten, J. Willis, C. Johnson, M. Morris

Overall Record 17-2

Conference Record 7-0

The wrestling team in the 1998-99 season was good to say the least. They finished third or higher in five tournaments. They also had 10 all- conference athletes. The MVP of this team would be Mark Evans. Ross Renken finished 5th in the state int he 189 lbs. weight class.
Page researched by Tre Sangiacomo, 2019
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: Mark Evans, Tim Nillis, Pat O’Connor, Paul Puleo, Curt Trizzino, Jim Manthey, Mike Morris, Dave Ziebler, Ross Renken, Jake Willis
State-Qualifying Athletes: Tim Nillis (125 lbs.) Mike Morris (160 lbs.) Ross Renken (189 lbs.)
All-State Athletes: Ross Renken (5th - 189 lbs.)
1998-99 Yearbook
Wrestling 1998-99
Sources: 1998-99 MCHS Yearbook, Peace Pipe Chatter, IHSA.org