Dieterich High School Athletic Hall of Fame Players Teams Coaches Friends of DHS Athletics
Dieterich Hall of Fame: Players Richard Czerwonka Gene Stremming Richard Thomas Bill Steppe Burl Griffith Donald Niebrugge Tom Wright Rod Harvey Randy Niebrugge Mark Steppe Tom Steppe Kirk Martin Bob Ervin Dennis Blievernicht Penny (Radloff) McCollum Cindy (Bohnhoff) Hinterscher Jeff Hartke Tim Bohnhoff Susan Worman Jacob Hartke Sara (Hartke) Miller Jodi (James) Mulvey Stephanie (Behrns) Baughman Nathan Mellendorf Ted Westendorf Ashley Winterrowd Cliff Westendorf
Richard Czerwonka Class of 1959 School Record-Holder in 440yd dash 53.7 School Record-Holder in Mile relay 3.43.4 MTC All-Conference in Cross-Country (1959) 3-year participant in Basketball and Track 1-year participant in Baseball 1-year participant in Cross-Country
Gene Stremming Class of 1962 School Record-Holder in Shot-Put 53 3 School Record-Holder in Discuss 148 5 ½ MTC Shot Put winner in 1962 MTC Discuss winner in 1962 Member of the 1960-61 Dieterich track team that won the MTC Conference 4-Year participant in basketball 3-Year participant in baseball 3-Year participant in track Member of the Letterman s Club for 3 years
Richard Thomas Class of 1965 Scored 1,700 points during basketball career IHSA All-State Team (1965) All-State Honorable Mention (1963,1964) Champaign News-Gazette All-State Basketball Team (1965) Chicago Daily News All-State Basketball Team (1965) Evansville-Courier Press All-State Basketball Team (1965) 3-Time MTC All-Conference Team (1963,1964,1965) John H. Outland 4-Year Scholarship to the University of Kansas (1965) Member of the 1965 Boys Basketball Team that won the school s first District Title 10 Varsity Letters 4-year participant in Basketball, Baseball, and Track
Bill Steppe Class of 1966 2-time MTC All-Conference in Basketball (1965, 1966) Member of the Boys 1965 Basketball team that won the school s 1st District Title Scored 1,300 points during his basketball career Signed a letter of intent to attend Southern Illinois University to play basketball 120-yd. high hurdles school Record-Holder - 15.6 70-yd. high hurdles school Record-Holder - 9.1 4 year participant in basketball, baseball, and track 3-year member of Letterman s Club
Burl Griffith Class of 1968 1967 MTC Track 2-Mile winner 10:31.3 1968 MTC Track 2-Mile winner 10:30 1968 State Track Qualifier in 2-Mile Top Cross-Country Runner for 1967-68 Dieterich team that was the conference champion. Burl went to state competition and placed 89th. He was the first cross-country runner to go to state from DHS. Won every regular season 2-Mile event in 1967 & 1968 Won every cross-country regular season meet in 1967 & 1968 4-year Letterman in cross-country and track 3-year Letterman in Baseball 2-year Letterman in Basketball 4-year participant in basketball, baseball, track, and cross-country 4-year member of Letterman s Club
Donald Niebrugge Class of 1968 State-Qualifier in Mile for Track in 1968 In 1968, Donald never lost a mile race until State Competition. Among the major meets won included the Altamont Open, Cumberland Open, Effingham County Meet, MTC Conference Meet, and District Meet. 2-Time MTC All-Conference Team in Track (1967,1968) Stand-Out member of the DHS Cross-County teams that won the Conference Championship both his Junior (1967) and Senior (1968) years. Continued Cross-Country career at Lake Land College: Qualified for Junior College Nationals Sophomore year Region IV Meet finished 21 st Freshmen year and 7 th Sophomore year 3-year Letterman in cross-country and track 1-year Letterman in Baseball 1-year Letterman in Basketball
Tom Wright Class of 1971 Member of the 1971 Boys Basketball Team that won District Championship MTC All-Conference Team (1971) Team member of 4-Straight MTC Conference Champions in Cross-Country (1968,1969,1970,1971) 4-year participant in basketball, baseball, track, and cross-country 3-year Member of Letterman s Club 12 Letters Earned
Rod Harvey Class of 1972 School Record-Holder in One - mile 4.29.8 School Record-Holder in Two - mile 9.24.9 School Record-Holder in Two mile relay 8.48.9 School Record-Holder in Distance Medley 8.06 State-Qualifier in Two-Mile for Track in 1970, 1971, & 1972 Placed 2nd in District meet and 3rd in Sectional meet in Cross-Country in 1972 Placed 7th in District meet and 11th in Sectional meet in Cross-Country in 1971 Runner on the Dieterich Cross-Country teams that won 4 straight Midland Trail Conference Championships (1968-1971)
Randy Niebrugge Class of 1974 School Record-Holder in High Jump 6 3 ½ Decatur Area Best in High Jump (1974) Member of 2 Straight MTC Conference Champions in Baseball Starter on the 1974 Basketball team that went 25-1 Vandalia Holiday Tournament All-Tournament Team 1974 Member of 3 Straight MTC Conference Champions in Cross-Country (1971,1972,1973) 4-year participant in Basketball, Baseball, Cross-Country and Track Earned 11 Varsity Letters
Mark Steppe Class of 1976 2-Time MTC All-Conference in Basketball (1975, 1976) 2-Time MTC All-Conference in Baseball (1975,1976) Starter on the 1974 Basketball team that went 25-1 Team Member of 4th Straight MTC Conference Baseball Champions (1973,1974,1975,1976) Scored 1,154 points during his basketball career Member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Team (1976) MTC Tournament MVP (1975) School Boys Basketball Record-Holder for: Most Assists in one Game: 20 (1974-75) Most Assists in one Season: 263 (1974-75) Most Assists in a Career: 642 (1972-1976) Member of the School Record-Holding Track 440yd. relay team 48.2 4-year participant in basketball, baseball, and track
Tom Steppe Class of 1977 Decatur Herald-Review All-Area Team (1977) Scored 1,520 points and 1,082 rebounds during his basketball career Team Member of 4th Straight MTC Conference Baseball Champions (1974,1975,1976,1977) Member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Team (1976) 2-Time MTC All-Conference Team for Basketball and Baseball (1976,1977) 3-Time MTC All-Tournament Team for Basketball (1975,1976,1977) 2-Time Vandalia Holiday Tournament All-Tournament School Boys Basketball Record-Holder for: Most Rebounds in one Game: 27 (1976-77) Most Rebounds in one Season: 439 (1976-77) 4-year participant in basketball and baseball 3-year member of the Letterman s Club
Kirk Martin Class of 1979 3-Time MTC All-Conference Team in baseball (1977,1978,1979) Team Member of 4th Straight MTC Conference Baseball Champions (1976,1977,1978,1979) Played college baseball at Lake Land College and SIU-Edwardsville 4-year participant in baseball and basketball 2-year participant in track
Bob Ervin Class of 1979 3-Time MTC All-Conference in Basketball (1977,1978,1979) Scored 1,308 points during his basketball career All-State Special Mention for Basketball (1979) 2-Time MTC All-Conference in Baseball (1978, 1979) 2-Time MTC All-Tournament Team in Basketball (1977,1978) MTC All-Conference Honorable Mention in Baseball (1977) Team Member of 4th Straight MTC Conference Baseball Champions (1976,1977,1978,1979) 53 consecutive stolen bases without being thrown out Member of the School Record-Holding Track 440yd. relay team 48.2 4-year participant in basketball and baseball 2-year participant in track 3-year Member of Letterman s Club
Dennis Blievernicht Class of 1979 3-Time MTC All-Conference Team for Baseball (1977,1978,1979) Team Member of 4th Straight MTC Conference Baseball Champions (1976,1977,1978,1979) MTC All-Conference Team for Track (1976) Highest Batting Average for Baseball (1978,1979) Most RBIs for Baseball (1977,1978) Member of MTC Conference Co-Champions in Basketball (1978,1979) 3-year Member of Letterman s Club 4-year participant in baseball 3-year participant in cross-country 2-year participant in track Earned 11 Varsity Letters 2-year starter at Lake Land College Named to Illinois Junior College All-Star Team (1981)
Penny (Radloff) McCollum Class of 1983 1st Female to score 1,000 points at Dieterich High School Scored 1,192 points during her basketball career 2-Time MTC All-Conference Team in Basketball (1982, 1983) Effingham Daily News All-Area Team (1983) Averaged 18.9 pts./game (1983) Awarded Highest FT% (1983) 83.1% Awarded Highest FG% (1983) 49.7% Assist Leader (1982) - 135 Received Scholarship to play basketball at Lake Land College
Cindy (Bohnhoff) Hinterscher Class of 1985 3-year varsity basketball starter where she finished with 936 career points 3-time MTC All-Conference Team (1983,1984,1985) Team leading scorer both Junior and Senior years with 17.4 pts/game average Won teams awards such as: Defensive Player, Field Goal Percentage, Free-Throw Percentage, and team MVP 1st female athlete to get an athletic scholarship to play women s basketball at Lake Land College Played Women s basketball at Lake Land College where she averaged 10.9 pts and 11.9 pts per game her freshman and sophomore years. Won the Laker Award for leadership and sportsmanship her freshman year. MTC All-Conference Team in Volleyball (1985) MTC All-Tournament Team in Volleyball (1985)
Jeff Hartke Class of 1985 Decatur Herald-Review All-Area Team (1985) MVP of MTC Conference Regular Season (1985) MVP of MTC Tournament (1984) 2-Time MTC All-Conference Team for Basketball (1984,1985) 2-Time MTC All-Tournament Team for Basketball (1984,1985) Dieterich Holiday Tournament All-Tournament Team (1985) 2-Time MTC All-Conference Team for Baseball (1984,1985) Team Member of 1985 MTC Conference Regular Season and Tournament Baseball Champions
Tim Bohnhoff Class of 1986 2-Time MTC All-Conference Team in Basketball (1985,1986) 2-Time MTC All-Tournament Team in Basketball (1985,1986) 2-Time Dieterich Holiday Tournament MVP (1985,1986) Scored 1,209 points during basketball career MTC All-Conference Team in Baseball (1985) Team Member of 1985 MTC Conference Regular Season and Tournament Baseball Champions
Susan Worman Class of 1991 Dieterich Girls Basketball Career Scoring-Leader with 2,104 points Averaged 35.6 pts./game during Senior year Decatur Herald-Review All-Area 1st Team (1991) 4-time MTC All-Conference Team (1988,1989, 1990,1991) 2-Time MTC Regular Season and Tournament MVP (1990,1991) 4-Time MTC All-Tournament Team (1988,1989, 1990,1991) Team Member for 3 Straight MTC Conference Champions in Basketball Received full-ride basketball scholarship to SIU-Edwardsville Scored 1,043 pts and 616 rebounds in college 1993-1994 Team MVP
Jacob Hartke Class of 1994 Scored 977 career points in basketball 3-Time MTC All-Conference Team in Basketball (1992, 1993,1994) 3-Time Dieterich Holiday Tournament All-Tournament Team (1992,1993,1994) MVP Dieterich Holiday Tournament (1993) 2-Time MTC All-Tournament Team (1993,1994) Newton Classic All-Star Game Participant (1994) Team leader in Assists and Steals (1993, 1994) Team leader in Rebounds (1994) Team MVP in Basketball (1994) MTC All-Conference in Baseball (1994) 4-year letter winner in Baseball (1991,1992,1993,1994) Team leader in Batting Average in Baseball (1991,1992,1993,1994)
Sara (Hartke) Miller Class of 1997 Decatur Herald & Review Special Mention All-Area Team (1996,1997) Scored 1,403 points during basketball career 3-Time MTC All-Conference Team in basketball (1995,1996,1997) 3-Time MTC All-Conference Team in softball (1995,1996,1997) Effingham Daily News All-Area Team (1995,1996,1997) 8 Varsity Letters 4-year participant in basketball and softball (lettered each year)
Jodi (James) Mulvey Class of 1998 Decatur Herald & Review All-Area Team (1997,1998) Scored 1,206 points during her basketball career Effingham Daily News All-Area Team (1996,1997,1998) 3-Time MTC All-Conference Team in basketball (1996,1997,1998) Team MVP in basketball (1996,1997,1998) Finished 5th in State at the Country Companies 3-Point Showdown (1998) 4-Time MTC All-Conference Team in softball (1995,1996,1997,1998) Team MVP in softball (1997,1998) Highest Team Batting Average (1995,1996,1997,1998) Most Stolen Bases (1995,1996,1997,1998) Played College basketball and softball at Park Land College
Stephanie (Behrns) Baughman Class of 1999 3-Time MTC All-Conference Team in Volleyball (1996, 1997, 1998) All-State Special-Mention (1997,1998) Effingham All-Area Team (1997,1998) Effingham Crossroads Classic All-Tournament Team (1997,1998) Received 4-year Volleyball Scholarship to Bradley University 1st Team All-Missouri Valley Conference (Junior & Senior) 1st Team Missouri Valley Conference Scholar Athlete (Junior & Senior) Honorable Mention Missouri Valley Conference Scholar Athlete (Sophomore) 1,000 digs/1000 kills club Charles Osborn Award
Nathan Mellendorf Class of 2004 Scored 1,461 during basketball career Illinois Basketball Coaches Association All-State 2nd Team (2004) Decatur Herald & Review All-Area Team (2004) Effingham Daily News Player of the Year (2004) Effingham Daily News All-Area Team in Basketball (2003,2004) MVP for MTC Conference in Basketball (2004) 3-Time MTC All-Conference in Baseball (2002, 2003, 2004) 2-Time MTC All-Conference in Basketball (2003,2004) Honorable Mention MTC All-Conference in Basketball (2002) 3-Time Dieterich Holiday Tournament All-Tournament Team (2002, 2003,2004) MVP for Dieterich Holiday Tournament (2003) MVP for Cumberland Thanksgiving Tournament (2004) 2-Time MTC All-Tournament Team (2002,2004) Team Member of the 2004 MTC Conference Champions in Basketball (25-3) 4-year participant in basketball and baseball
Ted Westendorf Class of 2004 Scored 1,007 points during basketball career MVP of MTC Conference in Baseball (2004) 2-Time MTC All-Conference Team in Baseball (2003,2004) 2-Time MTC All-Conference Team in Basketball (2003,2004) Team Member of the 2004 MTC Conference Champions in Basketball (25-3) 4-year participant in baseball and basketball
Ashley Winterrowd Class of 2005 4-Time MTC All-Conference Team in Softball (2002,2003,2004, 2005) MVP of MTC Conference in Softball (2005) 4-Time MTC All-Conference Team in Basketball (2002,2003,2004,2005) Co-MVP of MTC Conference in Basketball (2005) 4-Time MTC All-Tournament Team in Basketball (2002,2003,2004,2005) Scored 1,423 points during her basketball career Okaw Valley Holiday Tournament All-Tournament Team (2003, 2004) Okaw Valley Holiday Tournament MVP (2004) Member of 2-Straight MTC Conference Champions for Basketball (2004,2005) Member of MTC Conference Champions for Softball (2003) Received Basketball Scholarship and played 2 years at Lake Land College
Cliff Westendorf Class of 2006 Dieterich Boys Basketball 2nd All-Time leading scorer with 1,665 points Dieterich Boys Basketball All-time leading Rebounder - 1,050 and Blocked Shots 501 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association All State 2nd Team (2006) Associated Press All-State 3rd Team (2006) Decatur Herald& Review Player of the Year (2006) IBCA All-State Special Mention (2005) Decatur Herald & Review All-Area Honorable Mention (2005) Decatur Herald & Review All Area Honorable Mention (2004) 3-Time MTC All-Conference Team (2004,2005,2006) MTC Conference MVP (2006) 2-time IHSA Slam Dunk Competition Participant (2005,2006) 3-Time Effingham Daily News All-Area (2004,2005,2006 Cumberland Thanksgiving Tournament All-Tournament Team (2004) Effingham Daily News Honorable Mention (2003) 2-time St. Anthony Turkey Tournament All-Tournament Team (2005,2006) 3-Time Dieterich Holiday Tournament All-Tournament Team (2004,2005,2006) AbaseLineView.com Player of the Year (2006) 2-time MVP Dieterich Holiday Tournament (2005,2006) IllinoisHighSchoolSports.com 2nd Team All-State (2006)
Dieterich Hall of Fame: Coaches Stan Martin - 1957-1963 D.A. Winkler 1964-2002 Bill McClain 1973-80 Mike McCollum 1982-1990
Stan Martin - 1957-1963 Dieterich High School s 1st Coach in: Baseball (1958 1963) Boys Basketball (1958 1963) Cross-Country (1959 1963) Track (1957 1963)
D.A. Winkler 1964-2002 Coached Boys Basketball the following years: 1964, 1973-1978 Head Coach for the 1974 Team that went 25-1 Career record of 116-58 Coached Girls Basketball the following years: 1980-1981, 1992-2002 Career record of 147-150 Coached Boys Track the following years: 1967-1977 MTC Conference Champs (1969,1971, Coached the only Girls Track team in school history in 1978 Coached Boys Cross-Country the following years: 1964-1977, 1980, 1981 5-Time MTC Coach of the Year 4 Straight MTC Conference Titles Coached Boys Baseball the following years: 1964, 1968, 1969
Bill McClain 1973-80 High School Baseball Coach from 1973 80 6 Straight Midland Trail Conference Championships 46 Straight Conference Victories 5-Time MTC Coach of the Year Assistant Coach on the 1974 Boys Basketball Team that went 25-1. Graduated from Dieterich in 1966 Member of the 1965 Boys Basketball Team that won school s 1st District Title 11 Varsity Letters Member of the Letterman s Club for 3 years. 4-year participant in basketball, track, and cross-country
Mike McCollum 1982-1990 Coached Boys Basketball for 8 seasons compiling a record of 140-65 Won 4 MTC Conference Tournament Titles Won 4 MTC Conference Regular Season Championships Won 2 Dieterich Holiday Tournament Championships Formed and implemented the Dieterich Holiday Tournament in 1984 5-Time MTC Coach of the Year Major-fundraising activities to take Athletic Club to Hawaii twice.
Friends of DHS Athletics Howard Bohnhoff Bus Driver 1956-2012 Chuck Fritscher Scorekeeper - 1984 Current Bud Ervin Clock/Announcer late 1990s 2015 John Ruholl Bus Driver - 1983 Current Wright s Furniture Dieterich Bank
Howard Bohnhoff Bus Driver 1956-2012 Howard began driving Dieterich school bus routes and athletic events in 1956 until his retirement in 2012. He drove to High School and Junior High Boys and Girls Basketball games, Volleyball games, Baseball games, and Cross-Country and Track Meets. Howard also kept scorebook for many away basketball games that he drove, as well as, many home games during his time here at DHS.
Chuck Fritscher Scorekeeper - 1984 Current Has served as a scorekeeper and bus driver for athletic events for over 30 years running Served in that capacity for 7 different coaches In April of 2016, Chuck will be inducted into the IBCA Hall of Fame as Friend of Basketball for his many years of services to Dieterich Athletics.
Bud Ervin Clock/Announcer 2000-2015 Has served as a clock operator for Dieterich Athletics for more than 15 years. Served as the Voice of Dieterich Athletics for more than 15 years while serving as game announcer for basketball and baseball tournaments and regionals.
John Ruholl Bus Driver 1983-Current John began driving Dieterich school bus routes and athletic events in 1983 and still drives a bus route and athletic trips today. His most memorable time driving was the 7 th grade State Championship Tournament (1989-90) when he drove through a blizzard to get the team to the game. John immensely enjoys driving all coaches and teams to events. The love and support I have received from the coaches, teams, school, and community has really helped me through some extremely hard times. I consider you all family and pray for God s blessings over each one of you.
Wright s Furniture Wright s Furniture has been an avid supporter of Dieterich Athletics since the beginning of formation of organized athletic programs. They annually contribute financially to support the ongoing viability of the programs as well as in kind contributions for special events. They are members of the Dieterich Sportsbackers and Tom Wright has served as founding President of the organization as well as serving in the same capacity several years later. When there is a need in the athletic programs, Wright s Furniture has always stepped up and offered whatever assistance they could provide. They take great pride in being a strong supporter of Maroon Nation.
Dieterich Bank Dieterich Bank would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Dieterich athletic teams on the many successful seasons and accomplishments throughout the years. In the spirit of community banking Dieterich is eager to support the school and athletic programs. The bank has honored its commitment to the athletic department by supporting various projects including the recent baseball field renovation, the updated scoreboard in the gymnasium and membership in the Dieterich Sportsbackers Organization. Congratulations to the athletes and thank you for representing our community well! The bank is confident in the future success of the school and its athletic programs.
Teams 1965 Boys Basketball Team 1971 Boys Basketball Team 1974 Boys Basketball Team 2002 Baseball Team 2004 Boys Basketball Team
2002 Baseball Team 1st Regional Title in school s history won by any team at any sport. Team Members: Nathan Mellendorf, Ted Westendorf, Kirk Miller, Ryan Woltman, Jimmy Brummer, Tim Worman, Michael Martin, Jonathan Phillips, T.J. Ervin, Luke Thoele, Tyler Brummer, Whitney Miller, Troy Probst, Chad Nosbisch, Assistant Coach Jacob Pruemer, Head Coach Bob Duzan
1965 Boys Basketball Team In 1964-65 Dieterich basketball team finished the season with a 20-7 record. They were led by Richard Thomas on the outside and Bill Steppe on the inside. The team won the first District title in the school s history. Dieterich was defeated by Lawrenceville in the championship game of the regional. The Fighting Maroons captured 2nd in the Midland Trail Conference. Team Members: David Wells, Mike Camlin, Lynn Webb, Jim Niemerg, Richard Thomas, Bill Steppe, Roger Kingery, Larry Flach, Brandon Bethards, Richard Boerngen, Ken Brown, Bill McClain, Head Coach Andy Pullen
2004 Boys Basketball Team The 2003-04 Dieterich Boys Basketball Team finished the season with a 25-3 record. Their achievements include: Cumberland Thanksgiving Tournament Champions, Dieterich Holiday Tournament Champions, and MTC Conference Champions. This team was considered one of the more talented basketball teams in Dieterich sports history. Three of its players have been inducted as Individuals to the Dieterich Athletic Hall of Fame. Team Members: Chad Nosbisch, Brock Mellendorf, Eric Pickens, Jay Ohnesorge, Brandon Wright, Aaron Flach, T.J. Ervin, Bobby Niemerg, Cliff Westendorf, Nick Fearday, Nathan Mellendorf, Ted Westendorf, Head Coach: Jamie Van Scyoc, Assistant Coach: Phil Westendorf
1971 Boys Basketball Team The 1970-71 Dieterich basketball team finished the season with a 16-9 record that was capped off by winning the 2nd District title in school s history beating Allendale, Palestine, and Hutsonville. Among their other achievements was finishing 3rd at the Clay City Holiday Tournament. Team Members: Ed Pickens, Mark Behrns, Bruce Mundt, Stan Kabbe, Tom Wright, Curtis Pickens, Bob Behrens, Mike Passalacqua, Keith McKinney, Dee Stortzum, David Cameron, Greg Westendorf, Mike Waldhoff, Bruce Richars, Assistant Coach D.A. Winkler, Head Coach Bill Fancher
1974 Boys Basketball Team The 1974 Dieterich basketball team is considered by some the best basketball team in school history. The 1973-74 season was nothing short of spectacular with 25 wins against 1 loss. That year Dieterich was the last undefeated team in the state when they suffered their season-ending loss to arch-rival T-Town in the District Championship. Undefeated Midland Trail Conference Champion and Vandalia Holiday Tournament Champions. Team Members: Jerry Steppe, Ed Pickens, Roger Niemerg, Randy Niebrugge, Mark Steppe, Gary Norris, Gordie Garbe, John Benline, Brian Hartke, Sid Kibler, DeWain Bohnhoff, Allen Niemerg, Manager Joe Ludwig, Manager Gary Worman, Assistant Coach Bill McClain, Head Coach D.A. Winkler