STRATEGIC THINKING
Athletics and Co-Curriculars SLUH values the fact that many of life’s lessons are taught outside of the classroom. The development of one’s talents in the arts, in leadership roles, on the court or field, or simply sharing of knowledge or interests with others is an important part of the high school experience. The School’s co-curricular program, which offers more than 50 clubs and student activities, provides abundant opportunity for social, spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual growth. Nearly 90% of the student body and 60% of the faculty participate in Jr. Bills’ intramural program. SLUH’s strong athletic tradition continues today with teams in 19 sports that compete interscholastically. Following are some notable statistics and information regarding the School’s athletic program since 2000.
SLUH’s Athletic Program Since 2000 • 37 League Championships and 73 District Championships • 33 State Championships: • Cross Country (2007, 2009, 2012) • Ice Hockey (2013) • Lacrosse (2009, 2012) • Racquetball (2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013) • Soccer (2003) • Swimming (2003) • Tennis (2006) • Track (2006) • Volleyball (2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010) • Water Polo (2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013)
• 6 National Championships • Racquetball (2003, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013) • Four faculty coaches elected to the Missouri State Hall of Fame: • Charlie Busenhart (ice hockey) • Fr. Marty Hagan, S.J. (riflery) • Jim Linhares (track and cross country) • Steve Nicollerat (baseball) • St. Louis Post-Dispatch Athletes of the Year: • Chase Berger (2013, ice hockey) • Caleb Ford (2009, cross country) • Sam Erlinger (2012, water polo) • Joe Germanese (2003, soccer) • Richie Hoffman (2010, soccer) • Nick Maglasang (2008, soccer) • Scot Metzger (2010, volleyball) • Tim Rackers (2010, cross country) • Murphy Troy (2007, volleyball) • Numerous individual State Champions and accolades: • Individual State Tennis Champion (2007) • 9 Individual State Champions in Swimming • 10 Individuals named All State in Cross Country • 14 state champions in Track • 16 All State Soccer Players • 12 All State Water Polo Players • 8 All State Football Players • 4 Wrestlers Placed in the Top 5 in their weight class in the state tournament • Other statistics since 2000 • Baseball coach Steve Nicollerat won his 500th game as SLUH baseball coach in 2011 •
In the history of baseball in the state of Missouri, no team has won more District titles than SLUH (35)
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On average, 57% of the students at SLUH letter in a particular sport (this does not include the students involved in the intramural program)
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