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ESCC Hall of Fame

The East Suburban Catholic Conference will honor its 17th Hall of Fame Class of 13 on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Abbington Banquet Hall in Glen Ellyn. The group includes some of the finest athletes, coaches and administrators in the state of Illinois since the ESCC began in 1974.

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Original Class

 


Class of 2024
(release)
Kathleen Doyle, Benet Academy
Meghan Haggerty, Benet Academy
Sarah Doyle, Carmel Catholic
Annemarie Hickey, Joliet Catholic
James Randle, Joliet Catholic
Scott Bodnar, Marian Catholic
Brooke Wyderski, Marist
Dennis Moran, Nazareth
Jeremy Schoenecker, Notre Dame
William Stanton, Notre Dame
Anthony Scala, Saint Patrick
Daniel Stringfellow, Saint Viator
Denise Walker, Saint Viator

 
The Class of 2024...
      
     
 
2024 ESCC Hall of Fame
 

ESCC Hall of Fame inducts 13 on April 11


Along with some impressive coaches and administrators who rank among the state’s best, former athletes with a staggering amount of IHSA and collegiate hardware characterize the East Suburban Catholic’s 2024 Hall of Fame class that was inducted on April 11 at Abbington Banquet Hall in Glen Ellyn.


A pair of the standouts have excelled in both the playing and coaching arena. Current Carmel Catholic Assistant Athletic Director Sarah Doyle captained two gymnastics state titles as a Corsair athlete, and has coached four Carmel teams to state crowns in the last two decades. Notre Dame and Benedictine University four-year star in both baseball and basketball Jeremy Schoenecker recently coached the Loyola Academy women’s basketball team to the IHSA Class 4A state title.

Success for some inductees reached the national level, as Joliet Catholic’s Annemarie Hickey earned Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year honors while leading the Angels to two state titles… then eventually an All-American career in pacing Wisconsin to an NCAA national crown.

A pair of Benet Academy standouts did much more than lead the Redwings to IHSA state championships. Basketball standout Kathleen Doyle was named Ms. Basketball in Illinois and was a McDonald’s All-American nominee before copping All-American honors at Iowa. A high school All-American in volleyball, Meghan Haggerty was a four-year starter and All-American nominee at Nebraska.

Saint Viator golfer Daniel Stringfellow is also familiar with IHSA state success. Prior to making two NCAA championship appearances with Auburn, the former Lion won the 2009 IHSA individual state crown and helped lead his team to three IHSA titles.

Great athletes don’t reach brilliant heights without great mentors. The Hall of Fame class also includes longtime (42 years) Nazareth Academy coach/administrator Dennis Moran, who has filled roles as President, Athletic Director and coach in baseball, football and swimming. Tennis coach Scott Bodnar also made the grade from Marian Catholic, where he has guided men’s and women’s teams, including the 2011 men’s ESCC title team and four IHSA sectional championships.

The inductee list continues of ESCC athletes who have succeeded well beyond high school years, including Joliet Catholic’s James Randle (All-State football running back, first team Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference at Northern Michigan), Marist’s Brooke Wyderski (All-State and record holder in softball, four-year basketball athlete, Big 10 second team in softball at Wisconsin) and Notre Dame’s William Stanton (baseball, wrestling and football MVP at ND, Outstanding Senior Athlete in baseball and football at Valparaiso).

Also, Saint Patrick’s Anthony Scala (All-State basketball, Lewis University All-Decade Team and record-setting three-point shooter) and Saint Viator’s Denise Walker (ESCC basketball Player of the Year, Lions’ all-time third leading scorer, two decades on St. Viator coaching staff).

Two IHSA state champion 2014 anniversary teams will be recognized at the April 11 event as well, including Benet Academy IHSA 4A women’s volleyball and Nazareth Academy IHSA 5A football.

Tickets reservations ($50) for the 7 p.m. dinner (6 p.m. reception) on April 11 may be made through any of the ESCC school athletic departments and more information and history are also available on the ESCC web site at www.eastsuburbancc.com.

The 17th ESCC Hall of Fame class brings the number of current inductees to 178, representing the current nine member schools and former members Fenwick, Holy Cross, Providence Catholic and Saint Joseph.

More information about the ESCC Hall of Fame or induction dinner may be obtained by contacting Chair Mike Hennessey, Notre Dame College Prep Athletic Director, at 847-779-8652 or mhennessey@nddons.org.
   
 

 
Previous Hall of Fame Classes
 

Class of 2023 (release)
Frank Kaminsky, Benet Academy
Dave Sobolewski, Benet Academy
Dave Douglas, Joliet Catholic
Samantha Quigley, Joliet Catholic
Melissa Gergel, Marian Catholic
Mary Pat Connolly, Marist
Mike Manno, Nazareth / Saint Viator
Kevin Clancy, Notre Dame College Prep
Mark Heidersbach, Notre Dame College Prep
Sam Maniscalco, Saint Patrick
Loryn King Kromrey, Saint Viator
Lauren Weber Gaeger, Saint Viator


Class of 2022
(
release)
Mike Hand, Benet Academy
Joshua Ferguson, Joliet Catholic
Kelly Murphy, Joliet Catholic
Jack Heneghan, Marian Catholic
Duane Buturusis, Nazareth Academy
Brian Brosnan, Notre Dame College Prep
Michael Rosengrant, Notre Dame College Prep
Martin Gibson, Saint Patrick
Dave Mattio Man of Year- Mike Hennessey, Notre Dame

Class of 2019
(
release)
Jessica Jendryk, Benet Academy
Christine Scheibe, Joliet Catholic
Jared Voss, Joliet Catholic
Tim Sovereign, Marian Catholic
Joseph Smalzer, Marist
Dan Eberle, Saint Patrick
Jim Utterback, ESCC Assignment Chair


Class of 2018
(
release)
Lauren Rohan, Benet Academy
Connor Roth, Benet Academy
Robert Kuykendall, Carmel Catholic
Sean McGrath, Carmel Catholic
Coby Fleener, Joliet Catholic
Allie Quigley, Joliet Catholic
Josh Mattio, Marian Catholic
Lauren Haberkorn, Marist
Julie Schiffler, Nazareth Academy
Michael Jankowski, Notre Dame
Joseph Cermak, Saint Patrick
Joseph Carlson, Saint Viator

Dave Mattio Man of Year:
Dan Sharp, JCA

Class of 2017
(release)
Stefanie Foley Hull, Benet Academy
Dan LeFevour, Benet Academy
Fr. Robert Carroll, Carmel Catholic
Mike Taylor, Marian Catholic
Douglas Hunt, Nazareth Academy
Wayne Saunders, Nazareth Academy
Abe Badmus, Notre Dame
Brian Glorioso, Saint Patrick
Jonathan Kerr, Saint Patrick


Class of 2016
(release)
Lissa Vogley, Benet Academy
Andy Bitto, Carmel Catholic
Jim Nolan, Carmel Catholic
Jim Mendenhall, Marian Catholic
Gene Nolan, Marist
John Bowler, Notre Dame
Br. Peter Hannon, Saint Joseph
Mike Bailey, Saint Patrick
Paul Ducato, Saint Viator

Class of 2015 (release)
Philip Goforth, Benet Academy
Justin Pierro, Benet Academy
Jennifer Eckhart, Carmel Catholic
Michael Fitzgibbons, Carmel Catholic
Tim Kelly, Marian Catholic
Casey Taylor, Marian Catholic
Maurice Mitchell, Marist
Dennis Zelasko, Notre Dame
Rudy Presslak, Saint Patrick
Tony Freeman, Sr., Saint Joseph
Tony Freeman, Jr., Saint Joseph
Pat Mahoney, Saint Viator
Diana Morrow, ESCC Assignment Chair


Class of 2014
(
release)
Dan Nagis, Benet Academy
Peter Paul, Benet Academy
Jack Simmons, Carmel Catholic
Mark Venegone, Carmel Catholic
Adam Savick, Marian Catholic
Tony Evensen, Marist
Gary Kostrubala, Marist
Jack Halpin, Saint Viator
John Dacey, ESCC Assignment Chair


Class of 2013
(release)
Gary Goforth, Benet Academy
Mark Yanule, Notre Dame
Dan Santucci, Saint Patrick
Jon Schaus, ESCC Assignment Chair



 

Class of 2012 (release)
Jerry O'Connor, Benet Academy
Jordan Wilson, Benet Academy
Jon Mikrut, Carmel Catholic
Mike Gavin, Marian Catholic
Carl Cozen, Marist
Don Kuehner, Marist
Bill Besenhofer, Notre Dame
Zach Bukal, Notre Dame
Niall Collins, Saint Patrick
Tim McGarigle, Saint Patrick
Tim Phillips, Saint Viator
Ken Maziarka, ESCC Assignment Chair


Class of 2011
(release)
Henry Wind, Benet Academy
Rod Whittier, Carmel Catholic
J.R. Zwierzynski, Joliet Catholic
Kerri Evans, Marian Catholic
Rodney Harrison, Marian Catholic
Paul Andreotti, Marist
Br. Richard Grenier, Marist
Jeff Dyra, Saint Patrick
Joe Majkowski, Saint Viator

Class of 2010

Kate Enoch, Benet
Dan Sharp, Joliet Catholic
Kevin Kelly, Marian Catholic
Jerry Verde, Marian Catholic
Larry Tucker, Marist
Bob Beckman, Notre Dame

Mike Hennessey, Notre Dame
Nan Airola, Providence
Patrick Duggan, St. Patrick
Jeff Berndt, St. Joseph
John Josten, St. Viator
Scott Zetek, St. Viator

Class of 2009
Sue Vodrazka, Benet
Kevin Kristan, Carmel Catholic
Don Heldmann, Fenwick
Bob Koleno, Holy Cross
Mike Goolsby, Joliet Catholic
Terrence Marable, Marian Catholic
Pat Quinn, Marist
Jack Cole, Notre Dame
Deryl Cunningham, St. Joseph
Dr. Joseph Schmidt, St. Patrick
Lynn Gaziano, St. Viator


Class of 2008
Joseph Fedinec, Benet
Jim Halford, Carmel
Dana Ballard, Fenwick
Emily Marino, Joliet Catholic
Kathryn Gleason, Marian Catholic
Al Brazen, Marist
Augie Genovesi, Notre Dame
Tony Reeder, St. Joseph
George Strnad, St. Joseph
Doug Reibel, St. Patrick
Mike Taylor, St. Viator

Class of 2007
Denise (Boylan) Egner, Benet
Scott Stahoviak, Carmel
Dr. James Quaid, Fenwick
Bob Stone, Joliet Catholic Academy
Mickey Griffin, Marian Catholic
Mark Gervais, Marist
Len Sitko, Notre Dame
Daryl Thomas, St. Joseph
Len Bertolini, St. Patrick
Mike Mroczek, St. Patrick
Bill Pirman, St. Viator
John Gillen, St. Viator

Class of 2006
(Inaugural Hall of Famers)
Ron Baumgartner, Benet (Pioneer, AD)
Joe Scordino, Carmel (Coach)
Jeff Zgonina, Carmel (Athlete)
Dave Power, Fenwick (Coach)
Mike Alstott, JCA (Athlete)
Gordie Gillespie, JCA (Coach)
Dave Mattio, Marian (Coach, AD)
Ray Balcarcel, Marist (Coach)
Bill Casey, Notre Dame (Coach, AD)
Jim Les, Notre Dame (Athlete)
Gene Pingatore, St. Joseph (Coach)
Isiah Thomas, St. Joseph (Athlete)
Max Kurland, St. Patrick (Coach)
Robert Artman, St. Viator (Administrator)
Jim Lyne, St. Viator (Coach)
Brother Richard Brady (Pioneer, ESCC)


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