Teams

1977-78 Nashville High School Boys’ Team

Year Inducted: 1995

Category: Teams

Schools / Organizations: (Lombard) Montini Catholic High School

Head Coach:  Bob Bogle

Team Record:  30-3 (IHSA Class A State Champions)

Biography: The Nashville Hornets, coached by Bob Bogle and assisted by Don Hawkins and Dick Ruggles, won the IHSA Class A State Championship in 1978 with a 30-3 record.  The Hornets were led by twin towers (John Jankowski and Roger Steig), sharpshooter Paul Patton, and guards Mike Borowiak and Barry Morris.  The Hornets defeated Havana in the finals after overcoming a double digit first half lead in the semis against (New Lenox) Providence Catholic High School.

Team Members in the Picture:

Assistant Coaches: Al Golonka, Mark Sullivan, Chris Smith, Caprice Smith, Jim Cahill, Jill McQuade.  Head Coach Jason Nichols

Back Row (L to R): Assistant Coach Don Hawkins, Manager Mike Varnum, Rich Deering, Roger Boczek, Roger Stieg, John Jankowski, Brad Rommelman, Paul Patton, Manager Matt Swinford, Cheerleading Sponsor Sue Pries, and Head Coach Bob Bogle.  Not pictured is Tony Wojtowicz.

Middle Row (L to R):  Keith Maschoff, Barry Morris, Mike Borowiak, Randy Ruggles, Jim Dalman, and Mike Pries