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PM I K 2 S -PI, A1NIIK.\1,KK -FRIDAY. NOVKMBKR 18- IW3 « • i Marian, Johnsburg place 6 on NWSC squad Darren Fortin Jim Mass Rich Hoover Chuck Hartliel By Mike Lamb The Northwest Suburban Conference picked its all- conference football team last week, and it was no surprise Marian Central and Johnsnurg were the most honored. Marian, the conference champions, placed six players on the honored list. Johnsburg, coming off its best season ever, also placed six athletes on the coveted team. Marian placed two players on the first team offense and defense each. Johnsburg placed three players on first team offense and one player on defense. On offense, two of the Sky hawks named, were of­ fensive lineman. Brian Siudak and Phil Thennes, both starting , were honored from the touted Johnsburg line. Jim Bentz, who rushed for over 1,000 y&rds for the Skyhawks, was the third offensive player named. Chuck Hartlieb, one of the most sought after quarterback's in the state, led Marian's of­ fensive picks. Jim Mass, an all- purpose end for the Hurricanes, was the other offensive player chosen. Defensive tackle John Grenman was the only John­ sburg player named to the first- team defense. Marian had linebacker Darren Fortin and defensive back Rich Hoover named Running back Jim Hopp and defensive back Mark Dumelle were placed on the third team- for Johnsburg. Marian placed Johnsburg cagers hoping to turn corner with .500 season By Mike Lamb Like the football program, the basketball program at Johnsburg Hieh School has been in a strut* since the school's beginning. The football team finally v. ut over the hump with its 7 2 record this past season. Now its the basketball's turn the corner. But, like the past two would gladly settle lor a season. In his first season, Beck's squad finished with a 6-19 season and last season that record improved to 9- 16. Skyhawk schedule Nov. 22 at Marian Tourn. Dec. r2 ROUND LAKE 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at Marengo 8 p.m. Dec. 16 at Marian 8 p.m. Dec. 20 at North Boone 8 p.m. Dec. 21 at Northern 111. Classic Jan. 6 GRANT 8 p.m. Jan. 7 at Harvard 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at Wauconda 7:30 p.m Jan. 17 HAMPSHIRE 8 p.m. Jan. 20 LAKE ZURICH 8 p.m Jan. 24 RICHMOND 8 p.m. Jan. 27 at Grayslake 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at Round Lake 8 p.m. Feb. 10 Marian 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at Lake Zurich 8 p.m. Feb. 17 WAUCONDA 8 p.m. Feb. 24 GRAYSLAKE 8 p.m. Mar. 3 at Grant 8 p.m. Mar. 5 IHSA Regionals Mar. 13 IHSA Sectionals Mar. 20 IHSA Super Sectionals Mar. 23 IHSA State Finals The Skyhawks were at that .500 mark early last' season, but a nine-game Northwest Suburban Conference losing streak sent Johnsburg in the wrong direction. Beck doesn't see the NWSC getting any easier this season. Beck had five let- terwinners returning to this - year's squad, which gave Johnsburg a good shot at .500 or better. However, an unfortunate car accident has his returning starting center out for the season. Beck was counting on 6-foot- 4,200 pound Tom Meehan to battle the extremly tall centers in the NWSC. The junior suffered a broken leg in the accident. Beck doesn't Meehan to return. :k does admit losing Meehan for the season has changed the outlook on the season. "We're in the process of adjusting. It kinda changes the whole outlook when you take a center out Of the lineup who scored 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds a game as a sophomore," said Beck. "But we feel we have good people with us. We have to have some of the other poeple make up for it." To help ease Meehan's loss, Beck has brought up a center from the sophomore squad - Tom Shine. Beck, however, does not expect Greg Sobiesk goes up for the layup during practice this week. Sobiesk is one of four returning letterwinners for Johnsburg. the 6-foot-4 Shine to carry the team. "He will be surrounded by four seniors. I'm not counting on Tim to carry the team." Jeff Preston, a 6-foot-3 senior, is one of those four returning seniors who help support Shine. Preston led the Skyhawks team last season in scoring several times. Preston was the Skyhawks second leading scorer and rebounder last year. He will be expected to help the Skyhawks in the scoring department again this season. Jeff Jayko, Joe Majercik and Greg Sobiesk are the other three seniors that will help solidify the Johnsburj lineup. The 6-foot-4 Sobies is expected to join Preston and Shine in the starting front-line. Jayko ana Majercik are expected to fill the starting guard spots. Majercik saw a lot of playing time last season playing the sixth man role. "Joe is a Jeff Fowler (all- conference guard for Johnsburg last season) type player. He is very steady in all aspects of the game." said Beck. The Skyhawks will con­ tinue with the same type of philosophy that Beck has brought with him to John­ sburg. Beck believes in a balance attack, with no player dominating. Last season, Jeff Fowler was the Skyhawks leading scorer with a mediocre 12 point scoring average. "We're geared, in part, to a balance attack. It will be very similiar to last year," said Beck. "I really believe in that. Of course, if I had an outstanding player, yes he is going to score." The Skyhawks will open the 1983-84 season with the annual Marian holiday tournament. The Skyhawks captured the tournament Continued on page 21 rugn Andy Hartlieb ana uan Fortin on the third team. Johnsburg coach Randy Oberembt was pleased with the honored given to his' offensive players. Siudak and Thennes led an offensive line that enabled fullback Jim Bentz to rush for 1,148 yards on 173 carries. Bentz rushed for a 6.6 per carry average and was the third leading rusher in the Chicago area. Bentz also scored touchdowns and was named most valuable player on the Johnsburg team. "He was the most dedicated player that we as a coaching staff have ever seen, sale! Oberembt on Bentz. Seniors Siudak and Thennes were the leaders on the John­ sburg offensive line. Siudak was a two-way starter two years for the Skyhawks. He was named to the all-conference list for the second straight season. The 6- foot 208 pound Siudak, a captain on the Skyhawk team, was named the most valuable lineman by his teammates. Thennes, 5-foot-11 196 poun­ der, was chosen as the most improved player for Johnsburg. "Brian Siudak was a great offensive and defensive player and a tremendous leader," Oberembt said. "Phil Thennes met the challenge during the off­ season program which enabled him to nave a great season." Chuck Hartlieb quar- terbacked the Hurricanes through a undefeated season and into the IHSA playoffs this season. The 6-foot-2, 195 pound senior completed 108 passes on 207 attempts for 1,613 yards. He also threw for 18 touchdowns and rushed for six more. He also picked-off four interceptions playing defense. One of Hartlieb's favorite was end Mass. The »r caught 14 passes for 320 yards ana scored five touch­ downs. He also rushed for 200 yards on 22 carries. Mass was Marian's punt returner and he returned punts 75 yards twice. On defense, Mass had 54 tackles strong safety. renman anchored the defensive line for the Skyhawks, collecting 80 tackle points. Tackle points Johnsburg uses to rate < performances. terceptlons and fumble recoveries. Brian Siudak John Grenman playing Grenr lacme pouus. s is a system i to rate defensive i. Tackles, in- "John Grenman was our most improved defensive player," Oberembt said. Rich Hoover led the Marian defense with 15 solo tackles and 17 assists playing defensive back. He also had seven in­ terceptions. On offense, Hoover Jim Bentz caught six passes for 90 yards and one touchdown. Darren Fortin, 5-foot-10, 210 pounds, played middle linebacker for the Hurricanes. Hopp's selection on the third team gave Johnsburg a pair of all-conference runningbacks. Hopp rushed for 757 yards pn 166 carries for a 4.6 per yards per cany average. He averaged 84 yards per game. He scored six touchdowns. He broke the longest run from scrimmage record twice this season, with runs of 67 and 72. "His tremendous courage and dedication enabled him to have a tremendous season," said Oberembt on Hopp. While playing strong safety, Dumelle was able to earn 83 tackle points. He was one of seven juniors honored. "Mark Dumelle had excellent potential as an exceptional leader," Oberembt said. Other players named to the all-conference list were; Offense -- Center Greg Pressler of Grant (junior), Tackle Kent Burnsed of Marengo (senior), Jim Hopp Tackle Jim Zywicki of Grant (senior), tight end Larry Tonyan of Wauconda (senior), tight end Brian Olson of Grayslake (senior) and run­ ningback Cole Samuelson of Marengo (senior). Defense -- end Jeff Ramlow of Round Lake (senior), nose guard Todd Callaby of Grant (senior), end Wayne Herth of Lake Zurich (junior), tackle Jim Raabe of Marengo (senior), linebacker Chris Rauch of Grayslake (junior), linebacker Ken Staples of Lake Zurich (senior), defensive back Jim Richie of Marengo (senior), and defensive back Brian Kirny of Round Lake (senior). Third team -- runningback Eric Amft of Lake Zurich (junior), linebacker Chrii Antock of Lake Zurich (senior), Runningback Mike Allen of Round Lake (senior), quar­ terback Ed Yoho of Wauconda (senior), wide-receiver Mike Lutz of Grant (senior), defenisve back Darryo Kanter of Grant (senior) and defensive back Joe Lambert of Round Lake (senior). Remarkable Running Warriors finish just shy of elite 10 The Running Warriors of Coach Bill Hutchinson finished 11th in a field of 28 in the state cross country meet held last week at Peoria. The Warriors, running without the services of junior Chris Creutz, did a remarkable job, only finishing four points from the coveted top 10. In talking with "Hutch," he was most pleased with his Warriors. The veteran coach commented, "the competition was really strong this year. Our kids did a super job, especially Marty Koleno." The senior toured the course 40 seconds faster than his previous time for the distance of three miles. Koleno finished 28th only three spots away from a medal. Other Warrior finishers were; Steve Carby 54th, Brian Wright 94th, Terry Harth 115, Jeff Pankiewicz 172 and Jim Koleno 194. The big surprise of the meet was the winner, York of Elmhurst and our good friend Coach Joe On the. Sidelin Dick Rabbitt Newton. Not the favorite this year, the veteran coach of the Dukes proved again the York tradition can, and will prevail in the state meet. For our good friend Joe, motivation is the key word, and if you have never heard coach Newton speak, you have missed the opportunity of a life time. People speak of Gerry Faust of Notre Dame as a motivator in Ms speeches around the country. He could take some lessons from Joe Newton. Anyway, with Chuck Cuda's golfers in eighth place ana Hutch's cross country team in 11th place, the Warriors have had a successful fall season in athletics. At least state wide teams know where the city of McHenry is located. iwi The annual Rabbitt Open Golf Tourney, generally held on Veterans Day, was a flop this year. Only three braved the cold and windy weather. Mike Rudi and Bob Hendricks, along with yours truly. We did manage to play two holes, before the cold drove us to the comforts of the clubhouse. The fair weather golfers Bob Beyer and Frank Gende were no-shows. At least we didn't add up to the Bears no-shows on Sunday. EDEB Coach Ken Ludwig has promised some information on the coming basketball season of the Warriors for next week. Will talk to Pat Wirtz of the Lady Warriors and Mike Shanahan on his swimmers for the coming season. . As promised last week, we will try and come up with some winners in the semi-finals of the fflSA playoffs this weekend. All the games, according to the IHSA, will be played at 1 p.m. this Saturday afternoon. According to our reports, the Marian Central-Polo game will be televised live on channel three at 1 p.m. ' At this time of the season, I believe the competition played throughout the season will play a big part. In looking over the schedules of the teams and competition played, the tougher the competition played throughout the season, the better the team will do in the playoffs. 6-A -- Barrington (10-1) over Addison Trail (10-1). St. Rita of Chicago (9-2) over East St. Louis (11-0); this one could go either way as the Flyers of East St. Louis are the top ranked team in the state. 5-A -- Glenbard West (11-0) over Tilden of Chicago (10-0). Joliet Catholic (11-0) over Peoria Limestone (9-2); the Hilltoppers of Joliet are probably the best team in the state regardless of class. 4-A -- Woodstock (9-2) over Morris (11-0); the Streaks will have to play heads up football to win. Morris beat a state power in Geneseo last week. Washington (10-1) over Harrisburg (10-1); the Peoria area school has played a lot tougher competition. 3-A -- Driscoll (11-0) over Monmouth (10-1). Two unbeatens - I'll pick Anna Jonesboro over Dupo, both at 11-0. 2-A -- Marian Central (11-0) over Polo (9-2); I think the Hurricanes played their toughest opponent last week, and should be the state champs in* this class. Bloomington Central Catholic (10-1) over East St. Louis Assumption (8-2); Central is Greg Johnson's Alma Mater and they won the title last year. l-A -- This should be fun, as I know as much about these teams as you do. Walnut (11-0) over Maroa Forsyth (10-1). Monmouth Yorkwood (11- 0) over Oakland 9-1); Monmouth Yorkwood defeated Concord Triopca last week 10-0. Concord, coached by a good friend of mine, was unscored upon in 10 games this fall. Yet, couldn't score in the playoffs. Yorkwood gets my nod for the championship.