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Thursday, November 24. 1994Footballyy,-By Alan Mace}/Providence Catholic has been to the state football finals before — 1987 and 1991 — and each time came away with the gold medal.Homewood-Flossmoor, always a contender but never a finalist, has been waiting a long time for th is moment.inSaturday at Illinois State University Normal, these two football powerhouses will be trying to bring home state football championships.And both teams will be well-represented by members of The Star’s 44-player All-Area football team.When Providence Catholic (13-0) meets Palatine (11-2) in the Class 5A title game at noon, the Celtics will be led by running back Joe Schley, lineman Dan Ketelaar, linebacker Jeff Knowles and defensive back Pat Rush.Meanwhile, H-F (12-1) faces Naperville North (12-1 for the top prize in Class 6A at 2:30 p.m.l^eadinp the wav are All-Area team membersOFFENSEHT.WTYRQuarterback*Mark Broxterman, Marian6-0178Sr.Greg Murphy, Richards6-1181Sr.Antwaan Randle El, Thornton5-9165Sr.Ted Reichert, H-F6-1190Sr.Quincy Woods, Rich East6-2180Sr.LinemenMarc Cortez, Andrew6-4260Sr.Pat Damron, TF South6-2300Sr.Dan Ketelaar, Providence6-5235Jr.Matt McKenna, Mt. Carmel6-0191Sr.Jeremy O’Connell, Richards6-2234Sr.Back*Lael Booth, Richards6-0196Sr.Reggie Gage, Thornton5-11185Sr.Michael Gooden, Thornwood6-2210Sr.Jeff Janecek, Sandburg5-11195Sr.Joe Schley, Providence5-9168Sr.Melvin Williams, Tinley Park6-0195Sr.EndsKenny Carrington, Richards6-3191Sr.Sean Egglesfield, Marian5-10154Sr.Kevin Fahey, Sandburg5-10180Sr.Jack Golden, Thornton6-3215Sr.Alonzo Moyer, H-F5-11175Sr.Tai Streets, Thornton6-4190Sr.DEFENSEHT.WT.YR.LinemenEugene Childs, Hillcrest6-3185Sr.Kevin Johnson, Bremen6-3230Sr.Jimmy Jones, Richards6-3231Jr.Chris Mulcrone, Brother Rice6-1190Sr.Jay Nowicki, Shepard6-0220Sr.Dave Nugent, Marist6-4230Sr.Ed Saidat, Marist6-7230Sr.Jay Sanders, Bremen5-11245Sr.Ray Thompson, Thornwood5-9230Sr.LinebackersFred Albert, Sandburg6-2215Sr.Danny Clark, Hillcrest6-3200Sr.Brian Gatch, Rich East6-2215Sr.Chris Havens, H-F6-2230Sr.JefT Knowles, Providence6-3215Sr.Jerry Verde, Marian6-2198Sr.BacksMark Crotty, Oak Forest5-8150Sr.Jeff Gaston, Rich East6-0165Sr.Bucky Glickley, Marian5-11162Sr.Tony Pryor, Shepard6-1185Sr.Curtis Randle El, Thornton5-10180Jr.William Reed, Mt. Carmel5-10170Sr.Pat Rush, Providence6-0191Sr.Special mentionJimmy Blackmore, Marist (TB-Sr.); Brian Buglio, Sandburg (Qb-Sr.); Matt Burke, Stagg (C-Sr.); Ezekeil Cockerham, Thornton (OG-Sr.); Chris Clopton, TF South (BB-So ); Frank Coleman, Rich Central (DB-Sr); Tyron Gant, Thomridge (DL-Sr), Rod Galvan, Thornwood (C-Sr.); Bryan Jenkins. Rich South (RB-Sr.); Paul Kimbrough, Rich East (DL-Sr.); Mike Kopec, Thornwood (OT-Sr) Brennan Logue. Brother Rice (RB-Sr.); Jim Martello, Andrew (E-Sr.); Pat O’Sullivan, Sandburg (DL-Sr ): Mark Payton, Thornwood (K-Sr ); Phil Piel, Tinley Park (LB-Sr.); Matt Schultz, Providence Catholic (K-Sr); Dennis Shanahan Lincoln-Way (RB-Sr.); Walter Sibley, Bremen (B-Sr.); Derek Smith, Thornwood (DB-Sr); Kevin Smith, Homewood-Flossmoor (LB-Sr); Joe Stephan, TF South (C-Jr.); Ed Wiater, Marian Catholic (DL-Sr.); Steve Zsinko, Marian(OL-Sr.); 'Honorable mentionKevin Angus, Tinley Park (T-Sr); Ray Arroyo. Eisenhower (LB-Sr.); Brad Becker, TF South (LB-Sr ); Brian Bianco. Sandburg (LB-Sr ); Anthony Belski, Sandburg (T-Sr); Justm Bivins. Thomridge (RB-Sr ); Quinton Brown Bremen (B Jr.); Mike Carr. Marist (ILB-Sr); Dan Caturano, Andrew (DL-Sr ); Eugene Childs. Hillcrest (E-Sr); Danny Clark. Hillcrest (QB-Sr ); Bob Chnstopherson, Providence Cathohc (QB-Sr); Enc Cross, Rich Central (E-Sr.); Bob Curley, Stagg (B-Sr.); TommyDawson. Thomndge (LB-Sr ); Kevin Dempsey. Bremen (LB-Sr ); Sean Doyle. Richards (LB-Jr.). Steve Dudash, Tinley Park (DB-Sr ); Jason Edwards. Providence Catholic (DB*Jr) Anthony Evans. Bloom Trail (E-Sr); John Evans. Marist (DT-Sr); Jose Falcon, Bremen (P-Sr); J.B Feeney Homewood-Flossmoor (OL-Sr); Andre Fields Thomndge (DB-Sr ) Ray Fouchea, Thomndge (WR-Sr); Antonio Francis, Bloom (DB-Sr ), Rob Garza. Lockport (DL-Sr); Joe Goes. Providence Catholic (LB-Sr). Steve Goldston. Rich East (DL-Jr.); Ray Guzak, Shepard (LB-Sr ); Deon Hartwell Richards (S-Sr); Dan Hrnz. Tinley Park (DL-Sr ), Matt Holub. Oak Forest (G-Sr); Tony Killeen, Mount Carmel (WR-Sr); Chris Janik Providence Catfiolic (LB-Sr ); Tom Jasica, H-F (DL-Sr.); Jim Jensen, Shepard (LB-Sr); Rich Komar, Tinley Park (QB-Sr); Pierre teFiore Thornton (C-Sr). Mike Lunsford, Brother R:ce (LB-Jr ), Scot MacDonald, Stagg (K-Sr.). Frank Martin, TF South (WR-Sr.); Kevin Matthews H-F (OL Sr ), Sam Matthis, Brother Rice (DB-Jr); Joey Maus, Rich East (E-Sr), Matt McCarthy, Sandburg (G-Sr.); Dave Meyer Oak Forest (LB-Sr), Shey Mobley. Hillcrest (RB-Sr); Dante Moore Shepard (B-Sr) Kevin Mo'an, Brother Rice (DB-Sr ); John Nestor Mar.st (SS-Sr), Phil Netznik, Provdence (DT-Sr), Enc Nondorf, TF South (DB-Sr) David NuckoiS, Rich Central (OL-Sr); Fred Parkman, Hillcrest (RB-Sr). Tony Pauiauski, TF North (DL-Sr); Ryan Perry, Bloom Tra»i (LB-Sr) Darren Phelan. Rich South (P-Sr) Rich Poiarek Provdence (WR-Sr ); Markus Pryor Thornwood (LB-Sr ), Paul Re«nk© Rich South (LB-Sr), Lou Ritter, Eisenhower (K-Sr); Cart Robmson, Rich Central (LB-Sr), John Rogers, Hillcrest (DB-Sr); George Ross TF South (DL-Sr.) Mohommed Salah. Hillcrest (K-Sr); Mart Schudt, Oak Forest (TE-Sr); Sean Segner Rich East (K-Jr); Kofi Shuck Rich East (E-Sr) Leor. Simmons. Thornton (LB-Sr ); Emanuel Slater Thornton (DB-Sr), Chad Storako, Bremen (K-Sr); Milton Taylor, Bremen (B-Sr) Matt Verbie Bremen (B-Jr), Keith Wallace Rich East (DB-Sr). Chns Wheeler Crete Mooee (DB-Sr). Bryon Williams, Thornton (DL-Sr) Jason Wondrasek. Uncoln-Way (LB-Sr). Tony Zitzka. Stagg (DL-Sr); Courtney Z/vojinovic, Stagg (LB-Sr)*111like qviarterback Ted Reichert, end Alonzo Moyer and linebacker Chris Havens.The Star and Pepsi-Cola will honor the entire All-Area team at a banquet Thursday, Dec. 8 atthe Holiday Inn Chicago South-Harvey, 17040 Halsted. The event starts at 6:30 p.m.University of Illinois football coach Lou Tepper will be the featured speaker.Richards and Thornton each placed five players on the star-studded list, while Marian Catholic landed four spots. Rich East and Sandburg were honored with three players each.Here’s a complete look at The Star’s All-Area football team:QUARTERBACKSMark Broxterman, Marian Catholic— The6-0, 178 senior guided the Spartans to an 8-3 record, completing 87 of 164 passes for 1,124 yards and 19 touchdowns, allowing just six interceptions. He rushed for four touchdowns.Greg Murphy, Richards — The 6-1, 181 senior completed 99 of 197 passes for 1,947 yards and 26 touchdowns, giving up just three interceptions as he led the Bulldogs to a 10-2 record and SICA North championship.Antwaan Randle El, Thornton — The 5-9, 165 sophomore found the mark for 60 completions in 124 attempts for 1,202 yards and 17 touchdowns during the regular season,leading the Wildcats to a 9-1 record.Ted Reichert, Homewood-Flossmoor —The 6-1, 190 senior is one of the most versatilequarterbacks this area has ever seen. He hascompleted 103 of 185 passes for 1,731 yards and 26 touchdowns. Only three interceptions. As a rusher, he had 172 carries for 979 yards and 21touchdowns.Quincy Woods, Rich East — The 6-2, 180 senior made more things happen than a magician, connecting on 133 of 279 passes for 2,204 yards and 20 touchdowns, in addition to rushing 67 times for 414 yards and seven touchdowns.LINEMENMark Cortez, Andrew — The 6-4, 260 senior was nominated for all-state by SICA We6t coaches. He was Andrew’s bright spot in a dismal season, consistently grading high as aPat Damron, TF South — The 6-2, 300 senior was the heart of the Rebels’ rush to the Class 4A semifinals and a school-record 10 victories in 13 starts. A four-year varsity starter, Damron was a two-way standout, playing a key role in TF South’s underrated offense.Dan Ketelaar, Providence Catholic — The 6-5, 235 junior, a two-year starter at righttackle, helped key the team’s offense, grading high in every game for an offense that has gained 4,000 yards.Matt McKenna, Mount Carmel — The 6-0, 191 senior center earned All-Catholic League North status, helping the Caravan to a 10-2 record. He played a key role in Mount Carmel’s offense, which totaled more than 3,400 yards (9.9 yards per carry).Jeremy O’Connell, Richards — The 6-2, 234 senior was the team’s top lineman, grading over 80 percent as a blocker. The team scored 439 points. At tackle on defense he had 28 assists, 41 unassisted and four sacks.BACKSLael Booth, Richards — The 6-0, 196 senior had his season cut short in the regular season after carrying the football 156 times for 1,003 yards and 16 touchdowns.ReSgie Gage, Thornton — The 5-11, 185 junior carried the football 129 times for 1,262 yards and 17 touchdowns for the 9-1 Wildcats, who captured the SICA East championship.Michael Gooden, Thornwood — The 6-2, 210 senior carried the football 194 times for 1,533 yards (7.9 average) and 22 touchdowns. He caught four passes for 127 yards. 'Jeff Janecek, Sandburg — The 5-11, 195 senior was the key to the Eagles’ running game with 1,119 yards in 148 carries and 12 touchdowns. ,Joe Schley, Providence Catholic — The 5-9, 168 senior has totaled 1,853 yards in 250 carries for a 7.3 yards. Joe had 36 touchdowns (30 rushing), with two receiving, two punt returns and two kickoff returns.Melvin Williams, Tinley Park — The 6-0, 195 senior, at a school with a history of great running backs, now ranks at the top for a singleseason performance, totaling 1,674 yards in 231 carries (7.2 average) and 17 touchdowns. Eight pass catches for 159 yards and one TD, and six kick returns for 210 yards and one TD.ENDSKenny Carrington, Richards — The 6-3,191 senior had 66 catches for 1,407 yards and 23 touchdowns. A major college prospect, he had a 91-yard pass catch against Thornton and a 91-yard punt return against Shepard.Sean Egglesfield, Marian Catholic — The 5-10, 154 senior had 46 catches for 625 yards (13.6 average) and 10 touchdowns. He had 10 touchdowns, 20 extra-point kicks and two field goals for 86 points. Marian’s all-time career leader in receptions, receiving yardage and touchdown receiving.Kevin Fahey, Sandburg — The 5-10, 180 senior caught 42 passes for 730 yards and six touchdowns. “A self-motivated, gifted athlete,” said Sandburg Coach Mike Navarro. When Fahey was on the field, you had to know whereabouts. Defensively, he had 42 tackles, 23 assists and two interceptions.Jack Golden, Thornton — The 6-3, 21*5 senior was nominated for all-state by SICA East coaches, grabbing 16 passes for 300 yards and delivering outstanding blocking for one of the area’s most powerful teams.Alonzo Moyer, Homewood-Flossmoor —The 5-11, 175 senior had 42 catches for 755 yards, an 18.0 average and 12 touchdowns and three extra points. He also had two conversion catches and two kick returns for touchdowns.Tai Streets, Thornton — The 6-4, 190 seniorwas nominated for all-state by SICA East coaches, totaling 30 catches for 721 yards and 10 touchdowns, also returning a punt for a touchdown. One of the area’s most explosive players.DEFENSIVE LINEMENEugene Childs, Hillcrest — The 6-3, 185 senior had 70 total tackles for the SICA Central co-champ. He had five fumble recoveries and 10 sacks against a tough schedule.Kevin Johnson, Bremen — The 6-3, 230LOU TEPPERIllinois7 Tepperbanquet speakerUniversity of Illinois football coach Lou Tepper, whose team meets East Carolina in the Liberty Bowl on New Year’s Eve, will be the featured speaker Thursday, Dec. 8 when The Star Newspapers and Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc. will honor the 44-player All-Area football team at the Holiday Inn Chicago South, 17040 South Halsted, Harvey.The banquet will include cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m., followed by Tepper’s talk,- a video presentation and int roduction of the All-Area team.Tickets are available at $15 per person. Tepper is completing his third full season as head coach, having compiled a 17-17-1career record. Tepper had five successful seasons at Colorado prior to coming toIllinois.Tepper has spent 17 of his 28 coaching seasons in the role of defensive coordinator and was named the top defensive assistant coach in the Big 10 by The Sporting Newsin 1990.Individuals attending the banquet should drop off a check at The Star no later than Friday, Dec. 2. Please drop off checks at the Promotions Department, Star Newspapers, 1526 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights.If you need additional information, pleasecontact The Star at 755-6161, extension 274.Central and Class 4A, opening holes and helping the Braves rush for more than 2,700 yards thisseason.Jimmy Jones, Richards — The 6-3, 231 junior had 34 solo tackles, 30 assists, five hurries and eight sacks for the SICA North champion.Chris Mulcrone, Brother Rice — The 6-1, 190 senior had 85 tackles (and assists), eight sacks and one touchdown (72-yarder vs. GordonTech).Jay Nowicki, Shepard — The 6-0, 220 senior was a two-way line selection in the SICA North.He recorded 44 solo tackles, 26 assists, four sacks and two fumble recoveries.Dave Nugent, Marist — The 6-4, 230 senior end had 38 tackles, five sacks, two blocked passes and blocked the key extra point in the win over Brother Rice. »Ed Saidat, Marist — The 6-7, 230 senior end had 35 tackles and led the team with nine sacksand six blocked passes.Jay Sanders, Bremen — The 5-11, 245 senior tackle is an intense, inspired performer,leading the Bremen defense with 53 tackles, 76 assists, four 6acks and two fumble recoveries.Ray Thompson, Thornwood — The 5-9, 230 senior was a three-year starter, anchoring a defense with 51 solo tackles, 6ix assists, fourrunning back sacks, four quarterback sacks and two fumble recoveries.LINEBACKERS Fred Albert, Sandburg — The 6-2, 215 senior made all-conference at tight end with 12 catches, 189 yards and three touchdowns. But his real value was a linebacker where he had 50 tackles, 22 assists, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions and three sacks for a 7-3 team.Danny Clark, Hillcrest — The 6-3, 200 senior totaled 73 tackles on defense, in additioq to be a key to the team’s offensive attack. Explosive two-way threat. At linebacker he had 14 sacks and five fumble recoveries.Brian Gatch, Rich East — The 6-2, 215senior had 62 total tackles, including seven for losses. Voted the top linebacker in SICA South. Also, a solid performer at tight end.Chris Havens, Homewood-Flossmoor —The 6-2, 230 senior had 69 first-man tackles and 49 assists, two knockdowns, two caused fumbles,two recovered fumbles and two interceptions. Six of the tackles were for losses of 43 yards.Jeff Knowles, Providence Catholic — The6-3, 215 senior has 54 solo tackles, 84 assists,three sacks, two interceptions and has scored one touchdown for a Celtic team that has outscored its opponents 497-170.Jerry Verde, Marian Catholic — The 6-2, 198 senior has 32 solo tackles, 50 assists, nine tackles for losses and one interception for an 8-3 team. Top defensive player in the East Suburban Catholic. All-time Marian leader in tackles.BACKSMark Crotty, Oak Forest — The 5-8, 150 senior was second on the team in tackles (plus assists) with 71, in addition to three fumble recoveries, two interceptions and three quarterback sacks. Offensively at quarterback he totaled 702 yards rushing in 102 carries (seven touchdowns) and completed 58 of 106 passes for 998 yards and 11 touchdowns.Jeff Gaston, Rich East — The 6-0, 165 senior had 32 total tackles and two fumble recoveries, leading the area in interceptions with eight, including one return for a touchdown for theSICA South champs.Bucky Glickley, Marian Catholic — The 5-11, 162 senior had 39 solo tackles, 45 assists and one interception, turning in top efforts against Mount Carmel and Joliet Catholic.Tony Pryor, Shepard — The 6-1, 185 senior was voted the No. 1 defensive player in the SICA North. A two-way standout, Pryor had 40 tackles, 41 assists, six knocked down passes and two interceptions.Curtis Randle El, Thornton — The 5-10, 180 junior had five interceptions and ranked near the top of the team’s tackle chart for the SICA East champs. “One of the top defensive backs in the area,” said Thornton Coach BillMo6el.William Reed, Mount Carmel — The 5-10, 170 senior is an all-Catholic League selection from Hazel Crest. He had 35 tackles, four passes broken up and two interceptions for the Catholic League champion. He scored the winning touchdown against Loyola when he blocked a punt and recovered it for a touchdown.Pat Rush, Providence Catholic — The 6-0, 191 opportunistic senior had 50 solo tackles, 44 assists, six sacks, one fumble recovery and two interceptions. He had two punt returns for 60 yards, six kickoff returns for 140 yards and one touchdown and two blocked punts, both returned for touchdowns.THE STARYou're Invited toArea High SchoolFOOTBALLBANQUETThursday, December 8,1994Holiday Inn - Harvey, 17040 S. Halsted Street$15You must make paid reservations in advance! Reservations held at door. tickets will |2£ mailed ...Please use the reservation form below.Please makereservations at $15.00. Enclosed Is my check for$NewspaperspersonNameAddress¥ ACity/ZipPhoneSeating RequestMail to: Star Newspapers Football Banquet, 1526 Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights,December«it
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