Interviews of 2009 Class 2A state champion Lions

 

 

By Curt Herron

Seven of the 11 starters from Saint Viator were interviewed following Saturday's 1-0 victory over Peoria Notre Dame in the Class 2A state title match at North Central College in Naperville. Listen to their comments about winning a state championship.


Trevor Wheeler, a senior midfielder and captain, collected 13 goals and eight assists to help him receive All-State recognition.

Hear Trevor Wheeler interview


Brendan King, a senior defender and captain, had seven goals and five assists and led the defensive effort in the finals.

Hear Brendan King interview


Billy Hamilton, a senior forward, scored the only goal in the finals to give him nine goals and a team-high 19 assists.

Hear Billy Hamilton interview


Kevin Cavers, a senior midfielder, earned all-sectional honors after picking up 17 goals and 12 assists during the year.

Hear Kevin Cavers interview


Alan Aboona, a senior midfielder and captain, led the squad with 35 goals and had 14 assists to earn all-sectional honors.

Hear Alan Aboona interview


Bill Krawzak, a junior midfielder, contributed four goals and an assist during the year.

Hear Bill Krawzak interview


Jack Horvath, a junior midfielder, finished with 11 goals and nine assists this seaon.

Hear Jack Horvath interview

2009 Class 2A Champion Lions

0 Patrick Windle Sr. K
0 Scott Faul Jr. K
3 Jack Horvath Jr. M
4 Jack Simpson Jr. M
5 Matt Morsches Jr. M/D
6 Tyler Stanley Sr. D/M
8 Bill Krawzak Jr. M
9 Kevin Cavers Sr. M
11 Dan Loizzi Jr. M
12 Trevor Wheeler Sr. M
13 Tim Phillips Sr. D
23 Mark Lada Sr. D/M
25 Matt Rochetti Sr. M
27 Joe Surdam Jr. D
28 Mark Bernacchi Sr. M
29 Billy Hamilton Sr. F
30 Michael Decker Fr. D/M
32 Alan Aboona Sr. M
38 Tim Hogaboom Jr. D
39 Nick Abel So. D
40 Joe Schmidt Sr. D
41 Brendan King Sr. D

 

 

Lions Season Statistics

Goalkeepers Matches Goals GAA
Patrick Windle 20 23 1.15
Scott Faul 9 5 0.56
       
Field Players Goals Assists Points
Alan Aboona 35 14 84
Kevin Cavers 17 12 46
Billy Hamilton 9 19 37
Trevor Wheeler 13 8 34
Jack Horvath 11 9 31
Mark Lada 7 7 21
Brendan King 7 5 19
Joe Schmidt 4 2 10
Bill Krawzak 4 1 9
Tim Hogaboom 2 1 5
Mark Bernacchi 2 0 4
Jack Simpson 1 2 4
Tim Phillips 1 1 3
Matt Morsches 0 2 2
Nick Abel 0 0 0
Michael Decker 0 0 0
Dan Loizzi 0 0 0
Matt Rochetti 0 0 0
Tyler Stanley 0 0 0
Joe Surdam 0 0 0

 

Lions Postseason Play

  Ridgewood Regional  
Oct. 20 vs. Sullivan W 9-1
Oct. 24 vs. Ridgewood W 7-0
  Elmwood Park Sectional  
Oct. 27 vs. Fenton W 3-0
Oct. 30 vs. Wells W 6-1
  Benedictine Univ. Super-Sectional  
Nov. 3 vs. St. Joseph W 3-1
  Class 2A State Finals  
Nov. 6 vs. Triad W 5-0
Nov. 7 vs. Peoria Notre Dame W 1-0

 

 

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