Male Athletes 21
SOUTHWORDS • SHKIOR ISSUE 2002
Senior Male Athletes
Jim Denk
Norman Olsen
Tony Wnek
Jim is one of the most decorated players in Maine South soccer history. As a fouryear varsity player, Jim's contributions are enumerable. He is only the second player in the 33 year history to be named All-Midwest by the National Coaches Association. Jim's leadership through his commitment to excellence, was in direct proportion to the team's accomplishments. Jim was an IHSSCA All-State selection, a Chicago Tribune All-State Honorable Mention, All Sectional, Pioneer Press AllRegion, and CSL All-Conference, all in his senior season.
Norm Olsen was the essential link to the boys' golf team this year. He was the number one golfer in his final two seasons with the Hawks. Norm was a 4 year varsity member of the team, and was the captain and MVP of the 2001 season. He has been nominated several times for CSL All-Conference honors, and at the IHS A State Golf Tournament, he placed 19th shooting a 79, before the tournament was washed out by rain. Norm Olsen will forever be remembered by Coach Scott as he stated, "He is one of the finest golfers in Maine South history and will be one to remember.".
Tony was the MVP of the 12-1 Conference Champions and State Semi-Finalists football team,. Tony was voted an All-Conference quarterback, as well as All-Area, and All-State Special Mention. He is an exceptional athlete, as he led the team in rushing (508 yds., 8 TD's) and threw for 1930 yards. His touchdown to interception ratio was the best in school history (25 TD's-3 INT's). Tony was a wonderful leader of an extremely high powered offense. Tony will attend Milford Academy Preperatory to enhance his chances of earning a college scholarship. His agility and running ability will be sorely missed by the Hawks.
Bryan Smaha Bryan was the main man this 2002 season in basketball. He has been a three year varsity starter for the Hawks' program, and was the captain as well as the MVP of this 2002 season. He scored over 1,000 career points, was an All-Conference selection for the CSL 'South, he was and IBCA All-State Honorable Mention, was voted to the All-Tournament Team at the Wheeling Christmas Tournament, and he made the Pioneer Press AllRegion Team.
Ian Fidler
Ian has been a member of the volleyball team for four years, spending the last two on the varsity squad. In his senior season he tallied up 321 kills, which put him third on the all-time list. He is a true student of the game and is always looking for ways to improve his performance, lan's leadership skills are apparent both on and off the court. He plans to attend a junior college in Santa Barbara in hopes of transferring to University of California Santa Barbara to play volleyball.
Mark Ori
Mark has been a part of the baseball program all four years of high school. He has lettered in both football and baseball. In his junior and senior seasons, he has been selected as All-State, as well as All-Conference in the Central Suburban League. His leadership on and off the field has led the Hawks on a long drive after the state title for the past two years. He is a true testament to the sport of baseball. He plans to continue playing on a Division 1 Athletic Scholarship to Northwestern University.