(l-r) Nick Tourville ‘10, Trevor Yedoni ‘11, Bruce Reinhart ‘61, Amy Jo Reinhart Hyde ‘89, Shannon Cooney Tyllia ‘06, Ryan Dolan ‘98, Jeff Sweetser ‘73.
The 8th BSM Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on Oct. 1. The pandemic forced a one-year celebration postponement for the honorees who were selected in 2020 and enabled another honoree to be eligible for induction. The goal is to recognize those from St. Margaret’s Academy, Benilde High School, and Benilde-St. Margaret’s whose athletic accomplishments or contributions have enhanced the school’s legacy. Alumni are eligible to be inducted into the Hall of Fame once ten years have passed since graduating from high school.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Honoring outstanding athletic accomplishments and contributions of athletes from St. Margaret’s Academy, Benilde High School, and Benilde-St. Margaret’s The first athletes honored were Bruce Reinhart and his daughter, Amy Jo Reinhart Hyde. They made BSM history as the first father/daughter inductees.
Bruce Reinhart 1961 The son of legendary DeLaSalle coach Dick Reinhart, Bruce came to Benilde to chart his own course. He followed his dad’s assistant coach, Mike Karbo, to the new school on the west side of town. Bruce was the quarterback of the Central Catholic Conference co-champs in 1960. An All-Conference selection his senior year, Bruce quarterbacked his team to an overall mark of 7-0-1, and the first conference title in school history. Bruce continued his football career at St. Thomas College and enjoyed a brief stint in semi-pro football in West Virginia.
Amy Jo Reinhart Hyde 1989 Amy Jo was a four-year All-Conference selection in soccer and a two-time All-State honoree. The team MVP her senior year, she served as team captain both junior and senior seasons, and her team scored the three-peat with conference championships. Amy Jo is still the assist record holder. On the track, Amy Jo was a sprinter and represented the Red Knights at the state tournament in the 100 meters. 8
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Amy Jo continued with soccer and track at Grinnell College. She was Freshman Athlete of the Year and earned four AllConference awards. The team MVP in soccer and track, she also earned the soccer Senior Award.
Jeff Sweetser 1973 Jeff participated in five different sports as a Red Knight and lettered in four. He gave wrestling a try as a freshman but found basketball to be a more suitable winter endeavor. Jeff lettered in tennis as a freshman and was the only four-year letterwinner in his class. As a senior, he was the number one singles player and advanced to the state tournament. Cross county, soccer, and basketball rounded out his athletic letters. His All-Conference awards were in soccer and tennis. Jeff moved on to the University of California, San Diego, the perfect setting for continuing his sports of soccer and tennis.
Mike Hook 1991 Mike was a three-sport standout, excelling in football, hockey, and track. A true leader, he was the captain of each of those sports both his junior and senior year. He also earned All-Metro and All-State recognition for his efforts on the gridiron.
