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IHSA Boys Baseball Tournament Records

Last updated on November 1, 2009.

Index of this file

Coaching Records
Appearances
Wins
Titles
General Records
Longest Game

Coaching Records

Appearances

Most Appearances

STATE FINAL TOURNAMENT

CLASS A: 7, Greg DeCourcey, Alton (Marquette), 1978, 80, 81, 83, 84, 88, 89
5, Ned Graham, Lewistown, 1990, 91, 93, 94, 98
5, Jeff Sefcik, Addison (Driscoll), 1994, 97, 99, 2000, 01
5, Jay Thompson, Harrisburg, 1989, 91, 92, 95, 2003
4, Danny Stevens, Eldorado, 1983, 84, 85, 86
4, Randy Cihlar, Manito (Forman), 1984, 87, 88, 89
4, Bill Zeman, Roanoke (R.-Benson), 1984, 86, 87, 95
4, Rod Molek, Addison (Driscoll), 1985, 90, 91, 92
4, Ron Smith, Stanford (Olympia), 1997, 99, 2000, 02
CLASS AA: 8, Jack Kaiser, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 1981, 84, 85, 86, 90, 91, 95, 98
7, Rich Tomoleoni, Chicago (Clemente), 1979, 81, 82, 88, 89, 95, 97
6, Kirby Smith, Barrington, 1980, 86, 87, 88, 95, 98
6, Frank Ganser, Tinley Park (Andrew), 1989, 92, 97, 98, 99, 2002
5, Tom Pile, Edwardsville (H.S.), 1982, 88, 90, 91, 98
5, Leroy Franklin, Chicago (Simeon), 1983, 85, 90, 98, 99
5, Tim Funkhouser, Edwardsville, 1999, 2000, 02, 04, 07
4, Larry Patton, Belleville (East), 1978, 85, 86, 87
4, Andy Scianna, Oak Forest, 1979, 80, 85, 86
4, Ron Klein, Winnetka (New Trier), 1980, 83, 89
4, Charles Hasenstab, Belleville (West), 1984, 92, 93, 97
4, Mike Napoleon, Winnetka (New Trier), 1997, 99, 2000, 07
4, Charles Gandolfi, Mundelein (Carmel), 1990, 94, 99, 2004
OVERALL: 8, Rich Tomoleoni, Chicago (Tuley), 1974, Chicago (Clemente), 1979AA, 81AA, 82AA, 88AA, 89AA, 95AA, 97AA
8, Jack Kaiser, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 1981AA, 84AA, 85AA, 86AA, 90AA, 91AA, 95AA, 98AA
5, Ron Smith, Stanford (Olympia), 19997A, 1999A, 2000A, 2002A, 2008 2-A
3, Justin Fleener, Teutopolis, 2004A, 2005A, 2008 2-A

TITLE GAME

CLASS 2A: 1, Ron Smith, Stanford (Olympia), 2008
1, Jerry Rashid, Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), 2008
CLASS A: 4, Jay Thompson, Harrisburg, 1989, 91, 92, 2003
3, Greg DeCourcey, Alton (Marquette), 1980, 84, 88
3, Jeff Sefcik, Addison (Driscoll), 1994, 97, 2000
2, Jaime Garcia, New Lenox (Providence), 1978, 82
2, Mark Lindo, Aurora (Central Catholic), 1983, 84
2, Ned Graham, Lewistown, 1993, 94
2, Fred Blumberg, Freeburg, 1989, 2002
CLASS AA: 3, Kirby Smith, Barrington, 1986, 87, 88
2, Russ Keene, Collinsville, 1980, 83
2, Mike McDonald, Morton, 1984, 94
2, Paul Groot, Schaumburg, 1989, 97
2, Tom Pile, Edwardsville (H.S.), 1990, 1998
2, Joseph Rodeghero, Joliet (Catholic), 1990, 94
2, Dennis Steele, Morris, 1993, 95
2, Pat Moomey, Chatham (Glenwood), 1995, 96
2, Frank Ganser, Tinley Park (Andrew), 1997, 98
2, Mike Napoleon, Winnetka (New Trier), 1999, 2000
2, Jared Voss, Joliet (Catholic), 2000, 04
OVERALL: 4, Ed Stonebock, Peoria (Manual), 1950, 1965, 1967, 1968
3, Ed Carstens, Des Plaines (Maine), 1958, 1959, Des Plaines (Maine West), 1963
2, Ron Smith, Stanford (Olympia), 2002A, 2008 2-A
2, Jerry Rashid, Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), 2006A, 2008 2-A

Wins

Most Wins

STATE FINAL TOURNAMENT

CLASS 1A: 2, Bobby Lonergan, Jacksonville (Routt), 2-0 in 2008
CLASS 2A: 2, Ron Smith, Stanford (Olympia), 2008
CLASS A: 10, Jay Thompson, Harrisburg, 3 in 1989, 2 in 1991, 2 in 1992, 1 in 1995, 2 in 2003
8, Greg DeCourcey, Alton (Marquette), 3 in 1980, 3 in 84, 2 in 88
8, Jeff Sefcik, Addison (Driscoll), 3 in 1994, 3 in 1997, 2 in 2000
7, Jaime Garcia, New Lenox (Providence), 3 in 1978, 1 in 79, 3 in 82
7, Ned Graham, Lewistown, 2 in 1990, 3 in 1993, 2 in 1994
5, Mark Lindo, Aurora (Central Catholic), 3 in 1983, 2 in 1984
5, Rod Molek, Addison (Driscoll), 2 in 1991, 3 in 1992
5, Dave Greer, Pleasant Plains, 2 in 1995, 3 in 2000
5, Fred Blumberg, Freeburg, (3 in 1989, 2 in 2002)
CLASS AA: 12, Jack Kaiser, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest) (3-0 in 1981, 1-1 in 1984, 1-1 in 1985, 1-1 in 1986, 2-1 in 1990, 2-1 in 1991, 2-1 in 1995)
10, Tom Pile, Edwardsville (H.S) (1 in 1982, 1 in 1988, 3 in 1990, 2 in 1991, 3 in 1998)
9, Kirby Smith, Barrington (3-0 in 1986, 2-1 in 1987, 2-1 in 1988), 2-1 in 1998
7, Mike Napoleon, Winnetka (New Trier), (2 in 1999, 3 in 2000, 2 in 07)
6, Frank Ganser, Tinley Park (Andrew), (3-0 in 1992, 2-1 in 1998, 1-1 in 1999)
6, Pat Moomey, Chatham (Glenwod) (2 in 1995, 3 in 1996, 1 in 2003)
5, Ron Wojcicki, Springfield (Griffin) (2 in 1982, 3 in 1987)
5, Gary Bruington, Galesburg (3 in 1988, 2 in 1989)
5, Joseph Rodeghero, Joliet (Catholic) (2 in 1990, 3 in 1994)
5, Mike McDonald, Morton (3 in 1984, 2 in 1994)
5, John Dunlop, South Holland (Thornwood) (3 in 1991, 2 in 1994)
5, Dennis Steele, Morris (2 in 1993, 3 in 1995)
5, Paul Groot, Schaumburg, (2 in 1989, 3 in 1997)
5, Russ Keene, Collinsville (3-0 in 1980, 2-1 in 1983)
OVERALL: 5, Ron Smith, Stanford (Olympia), 2007A (3), 2008 2-A (2),

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1A: 1, Bobby Lonergan, Jacksonville (Routt), 2008
CLASS 2A: 1, Ron Smith, Stanford (olympia), 2008
CLASS A: 2, Jaime Garcia, New Lenox (Providence), 1978, 82
2, Greg DeCourcey, Alton (Marquette), 1980, 84
2, Jeff Sefcik, Addison (Driscoll), 1994, 1997
1, Greg Bee, Normal (University), 1998
1, Eric Regez, Herscher, 1999
1, Dave Greer, Pleasant Plains, 2000
1, Ron Smith, Stanford (Olympia), 2002
1, Kevin Feeney, Wilmington, 2003
1, Jerry Rashid, Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), 2006
CLASS AA: 2, Tom Pile, Edwardsville (H.S.), 1990, 98
1, Al Carstens, Des Plaines (Maine West), 1963
1, Don Huehner, Chicago (Marist), 1978
1, Bill Sutherland, Hillside (Proviso West), 1979
1, Russ Keene, Collinsville, 1980
1, Jack Kaiser, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 1981
1, Dave Lindley, Darien (Hinsdale South), 1982
1, Rick Mowen, Waukegan (West), 1983
1, Mike McDonald, Morton, 1984
1, Andy Scianna, Oak Forest, 1985
1, Kirby Smith, Barrington, 1986
1, Gary Bruington, Galesburg, 1988
1, Jay Thompson, Harrisburg, 1989
1, Frank Ganser, Tinley Park (Andrew), 1992
1, Doug Mullaney, Elmhurst (York), 1993
1, Joseph Rodeghero, Joliet (Catholic), 1994
1, Dennis Steele, Morris, 1995
1, Pat Moomey, Chatham (Glenwood), 1996
1, Paul Groot, Schaumburg, 1997
1, Len Asquini, St. Charles (H.S.), 1999
1, Mike Napoleon, Winnetka (New Trier), 2000
1, Mike Mulligan, Bradley (B.-Bourbonnais), 2001
1, George Ushela, LaGrange (Lyons), 2003
1, Bill Seiple, Naperville (Central), 2006
1, Robin Renner, Naperville (Neuqua Valley), 2007
OVERALL: 3, Al Carstens, Park Ridge (Maine (Twp.), 1958, 1959, Des Plaines (Maine West), 1963
2, Ron Smith, Stanford (Olympia), 2007A, 2008 2-A

Titles

Most Titles

CLASS 1A: 1, Bobby Lonergan, Jacksonville (Routt), 2008
CLASS 2A: 1, Ron Smith, Stanford (Olympia), 2008
CLASS A: 2, Jaime Garcia, New Lenox (Providence), 1978, 82
2, Greg DeCourcey, Alton (Marquette), 1980, 84
2, Jeff Sefcik, Addison (Driscoll), 1994, 1997
CLASS AA: 2, Tom Pile, Edwardsville (H.S.), 1990, 1998
1, 21 different coaches
OVERALL: 3, Al Carstens, Park Ridge (Maine Twp.), 1958, 1959, Des Plaines (Maine West), 1963
2, Ron Smith, Stanford (Olympia), 2007A, 2008 2008-A

General Records

Longest Game

Longest Game (Most Innings)

STATE FINAL TOURNAMENT

CLASS 1A: 7, severall games, 2008
CLASS 2A: 7, severall games, 2008
CLASS A: 13, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Nashville, 1994 semifinal
CLASS AA: 10, LaGrange (Lyons) vs. Chicago (Lane), 1996 quarterfinal

TITLE GAME

CLASS 2A: 7, Stanford (Olympia) vs. Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), 2008
CLASS A: 8, Stanford (Olympia) vs. Freeburg, 2002
CLASS AA: 9, Edwardsville (H.S.) vs. Joliet (Catholic), 1990
9, Elmhurst (York) vs. Morris, 1993
9, Schaumburg vs. Lockport (Twp.), 1997

Longest Game (Time)

STATE FINAL TOURNAMENT

CLASS 1A: 1:47, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Granville (Putnam County), 2008 semifinal
CLASS 2A: 1:51, Stanford (Olymoia) (6) vs. Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), (1), 2008 title game
CLASS A: 3:23, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Nashville, 1994 semifinal
CLASS AA: 3:26, Edwardsville (14) vs. Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 1998 quarterfinals

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1A: 1:29, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008
CLASS 2A: 1:51, Stanford (Olympia) (6) vs. Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central) (1), 2008
CLASS A: 2:48, New Lenox (Providence) vs. New Athens, 1978
CLASS AA: 3:06, Elmhurst (York) vs. Morris, 1993

Shortest Game (Time)

STATE FINAL TOURNAMENT

CLASS 1A: 1:18, Tuscola vs. Granville (Putnam County), 2008 third place game
CLASS 2A: 1:22, Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central) (3) vs. Pinckneyville (2), 2008 semifinals
CLASS A: 1:15, Braidwood (Reed-Custer) (5) vs. Litchfield (0), 1985 title game
CLASS AA: 1:01, Naperville (Neuqua Valley) (11) vs.Washington (0), 2007 semifinals (5 inn.)
1:16, Lake Forest (H.S.) (10) vs. Chatham (Glenwood) (0), 2003 third place game (5 innings)

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1A: 1:29, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008
CLASS 2A: 1:51, Stanford (Olympia) (6) vs. Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), (1), 2008
CLASS A: 1:15, Braidwood (Reed-Custer) vs. Litchfield, 1985
CLASS AA: 1:11, Naperville (Central) (2) vs. Chicago (St. Patrick), (0), 2006
1:23, Waukegan (West) (2) vs. Collinsville (0), 1983