MALE ATHLETES
| June 5, 2014
Maine South’s 2013-2014 Gehrig Parker Baseball
Gehrig Parker has been a starter on the varsity baseball team the past two years. He has received AllConference honors both years and has been a two-year captain. Parker helped lead the team to a Sectional championship last season and paced the Hawks to a number one seed in this year’s Sectional. Parker leads the team in batting average, runs scored, and home runs, and has the secondlowest ERA. “Gehrig stands as one of the finest people to play in the program over the last 15 years,” said Coach Milano. Parker will continue his career at Butler University in the fall.
Andrew Palucki Basketball
Andrew Palucki was a threeyear varsity player and captain for the Hawks this past season. He was named to the IBCA Special Mention All-State Team and All-Conference Team his senior year. This season, Palucki led the Hawks to their second consecutive Conference championship, third consecutive Regional championship, and helped Maine South reach the Sweet 16. “Over his three varsity years, Andrew developed into a leader,” said Coach Lavorato. “His actions helped inspire this team as well as our future players.” Palucki will be attending Michigan State University in the fall.
Andrew Grabowski Swimming
Andrew Grabowski has been a varsity diver in all four of his Maine South seasons. He holds both school diving records and was a captain this past season. Grabowski qualified for State twice and was an All-Conference Athlete. “Andrew was one of the hardest working and most committed athletes we have had the pleasure of coaching over the past several years,” said Coach Kura. “Andrew was in many ways a second diving coach on the pool deck.” Grabowski will be attending the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota in the fall where he will continue to dive.
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Jack Carpenter Cross Country
Jack Carpenter has been a member of the varsity cross country team for the past three years, and was a captain of the team this past season. Carpenter earned All-Conference honors the past three seasons. He got sixth place at the State meet, receiving All-State honors. “Jack is a hard-working, dedicated teammate that leads by example,” said Coach Nordahl. “He is always trying to improve and is never satisfied with second place. His example has been a powerful one for the team to follow.” Carpenter will continue his running career next year at Marquette University.
Peter Demke Tennis
Peter Demke was a two-year varsity member of the boys’ tennis team. He is the number one doubles Varsity player and a State qualifier in doubles. Demke and his teammate Nick Salgia earned a berth at the State meet after placing third at the Oak Park-River Forest sectional. “Peter deserves to be MVP this year due to his great attitude, tremendous spirit, and commitment to develop his game as well as get himself in great shape,” said Coach Young. “He plays with character and integrity and is a joy to be around.” Demke plans on attending DePauw University this fall.
Greg Ebacher Football
Greg Ebacher was on the varsity football team the past two seasons. He received All-Conference honors the past two years and was captain for the Hawks. Ebacher’s #55 was placed on the Maine South Football All-Numbers Team after this season. Along with his athletic accomplishments, he was also a CSL Scholar Athlete and named to the IHSFCA Academic-All Starter team. “His tremendous leadership, service to helping others, teamwork, and character will be remembered,” said Coach Inserra. Ebacher will continue playing football next year at the University of St. Thomas.
John Hader Track & Field
John Hader is a four year member of the varsity track and field team. This past season, he was a captain on the team. In his junior year, Hader was a Conference and Sectional Champion, and qualified for the State meet in the 200 meter. This season, Hader won the 100 and 200 meter dashes at the Conference and Sectional meet. “John will finish his career as the top 200 meter runner in Maine South’s 50 years,” said Coach Sutsschek. “He is also one of the top 5 overall sprinters in Maine South history.” Hader will continue his running career next year at Eastern Illinois University.