ESCC Hall of Fame to induct 11 on March 6
Highlighted by Benet Academy coach for parts of six decades Joe Fedinec and former St. Joseph High School and Marquette University basketball standout Tony Reeder, the East Suburban Catholic Conference will induct its third Hall of Fame class on Thursday, March 6 at the Crystal Sky Banquet Hall in McCook, Ill.
The induction class of 11 also includes longtime Marist football coach and athletic director Al Brazen, as well as three female Division I athletes who have returned to currently lend their talents to the coaching profession.
Tickets reservations ($50) may be made through any of the ESCC schools and more information and history is also available on the ESCC web site at www.eastsuburbancc.com.
The current Hall of Fame class includes Fedinec, cross country and track coach at Benet from 1958-2002; Jim Halford, cross country and track coach at Carmel from 1986-2007, Dana Ballard, basketball, softball and volleyball athlete at Fenwick from 1992-1996; Emily Marino, basketball, softball and volleyball athlete at Joliet Catholic from 1993-1997.
Also, Kathryn Gleason, basketball, softball and volleyball athlete at Marian Catholic from 1988-1992; Brazen, football coach and AD at Marist from 1963-1999; Augie Genovesi, wrestling coach at Notre Dame from 1978-2007; Reeder, basketball athlete at St. Joseph from 1979-1983.
Additionally, George Strnad, coach and athletic director at St. Joseph from 1979-2007; Doug Reibel, baseball and football athlete at St. Patrick from 1975-1979; and Mike Taylor, soccer coach at St. Viator from 1988-2007.
The 1978 Marist state championship baseball team and 1979 Joliet Catholic state championship football team will be recognized at the March 6 event as well.
The third ESCC Hall of Fame class brings the number of current inductees to 39, representing 10 of the current 13 member schools.
More information about the ESCC Hall of Fame or induction dinner may be obtained by contacting Chair Mike Hennessey, Notre Dame High School Athletic Director, at 847-779-8652. |
