Montini Football Celebrates Monumental Team
Barb Dawson • October 29, 2024

First IHSA (4A) State Championship Team

Montini Catholic football fans were treated to a memorable halftime presentation on Friday, October 25, 2024 as the college preparatory high school's first IHSA Championship Team members took to the field for a special ovation from Bronco fans! The team members and coaches were there to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their historic 4A win (44-7 victory over Coal City) on Friday, November 26, 2004 - the first of six Bronco State Championships!

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Front Row: Al Sarno ’07, Will Halboth, Joey Borsellino ’05, Tim Cahill ’05, Pat Lyons ’05, Bobby Dobry ‘05
Second to Last Row: Coach Mark DeLeo, Coach Robert Aurilio ’97, Coach Dan McCann ’77, Coach Dominic Riccordino, Mike Mucha ’05, Head Coach Chris Andriano, Anthony Pecora ’05, Mike Doan ’05, Neal Revane ’05, Allen Anderson ‘06
Third Row: Coach Matt Andriano ’96, Frank Gentile ’05, Steve Erlenbaugh ‘05
Back Row: Coach Dave Whitman


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