Regarding the photo of the Assumption gymnasium above:
From Coach Bruce Firchau: "This gym picture is of Assumption High School that closed a few
years ago. It is now the middle school for Central A&M and hosts events for the IESA. In 1979, Blue mound defeated Assumption
(89-81) for the Meridian Conference Championship. By the start of the JV game the gym was packed. Some of "old historians"
called this one of the greatest games in conference history. Seating capacity 1700."
Athletics
The Assumption High School athletic program enjoyed success on many different levels and in many different sports. The
boys competed in baseball, basketball, football, and track while the girls were offered basketball, softball, track, and volleyball.
We are searching for many of the particulars regarding the AHS athletic teams.
Boys Track & Field
The Assumption High School thinclads had some nice individual efforts to go along with a strong program. The
team of 1909 finished NINTH in the IHSA State Meet. Team accomplishments and individual medalists
are listed below.
1908-09 Team Finished NINTH in STATE MEET Competition!!
Individual Medalist
?? Harpole Long Jump
STATE CHAMPION!!
Final Team Standings
1) Chicago (University)
21
2) Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest)
17
3) Milford 15
4) Galesburg (H.S.) 10
5)
Averyville 8
6) Aurora (West)
7
7)
Normal (Community)
6
7) Tuscola
6
9) ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL
5
9)
Biggsville 5
9) Springfield (H.S.)
5
1921-22B ?? Campbell 440
Yard Dash 3RD Place
1922-23B
?? Campbell 440 Yard Dash
4TH Place
??
Riley
50 Yard Dash 3RD Place
1924-25B ?? Long
High Jump 3RD Place
1940-41 Dale Nichols 880 Yard
Run 3RD Place
Boys Baseball
The baseball program won a Regional title. This is currently the extent of the information we have regarding this
sport.
1962-63 8 - 4
Coach Mel Roustio
1963-64 10 - 4
Coach Mel Roustio
1977-78 5 - 4
Coach Robert Firchau
1978-79 14 - 3 Regional Champions
Coach Robert Firchau
Meridian
Conf. Champs
From former Coach Robert Firchau:
"I was coach of the 77-78 team and I think we were 5-4. Since we were a small school we had to share our players
with track. The 78-79 season the baseball team finished 14-3 and won a share of the Meridian Conference Championship.
The first in school history . I believe Maroa, Niantic and Assumption ended in a three way tie. We lost the sectional
championship to Decautar St. Theresa 8-7 in 9 innings (a loss that still
hurts today) Our only losses were to Kincaid, Niantic and St. T. St. T advanced to the quarter finals that year.
Major players on that Comet team where Dan Himes pitcher/short stop who later played baseball and basketball
at Mac Murray College, Paul Adcock catcher/pitcher
who later played at Northeast Louisianna.
Boys Basketball
Though apparently not winning any IHSA hardware, the basketball program lists some nice season records on the IHSA website
(
www.ihsa.org).
1975-76 22 - 5 Mt. Auburn Tourney Champs
Coach Ralph Hallum
1976-77 18 - 7
Coach John Lawson
1977-78 20 - 7
Coach Bruce Firchau
1978-79 21 - 5 Coach Bruce
Firchau
1979-80 16 - 9
Coach Dan Denton
1980-81 18 - 9
Coach Dan Denton
1981-82 18 - 8
Coach Dan Denton
1989-90 17 - 8
1990-91 Coach
Dan Himes
Vandalia Basketball Tourney info from Mark Jurenga:
1977 - Consolation Champs - Assumption def. Neoga
1978 - 4th Place - Nokomis 58 Assumption
56
All-Tournament
1977 - Tim Dial
Assumption's Cheerleaders
won the Cheerleading competition in both 1977 and 1978.
Coach Bruce Firchau adds the following information about the Comet basketball program:
"I researched Assumption basketball history going back to the 1920's. As I remember they had outstanding teams
in the 20's and 30's, but could not get past the Witt(Speed Boys) in state playoffs. Later, they ran up against the
Taylorville(Tornadoes). Dan Himes scored over a 1000 points and Paul
Adcock scored over 900+ in their careers as Comets. Today Dan coaches the Central A
& M basketball team at Mowequea."
Football
The football program also had some great seasons. The team qualified for the IHSA playoffs on three ocassions and
had some incredible season records as well.
1974-76 Coach
Monty Cater
1976-77 6 - 2 - 1 Coach
Monty Cater
1977-78 8 - 1 Coach
Keith Sinclair
1978-79 9 - 1 Team
Qualified for Class 1A Playoffs Coach Keith Sinclair
Undefeated Regular Season
Lost to Arcola 14 - 0
Arcola
Eventual State Champs
1979-80 7 - 2 Coach Keith
Sinclair
1980-81 Coach Keith
Sinclair
1981-83 Coach Doug
Foster
1983-84 Coach
Ron Graham
1984-85 6 - 3 Coach
Ron Graham
1985-86 10 - 2 Team Qualified
for Class 1A Playoffs Coach Ron Graham
ELITE 8 FINALIST
8 - 1 Regular Season
Beat Elvarado 20 - 0
Beat Moweaqua 37 - 7
Lost to Hardin Calhoun 14 - 7
1986-87 8 -
2 Coach
Ron Graham
1987-88 9 - 3 Team
Qualified for Class 1A Playoffs Coach Ron Graham
ELITE 8 FINALIST
Beat
South Fork 14 - 9
Beat Moweaqua 20 - 12
Lost to Hardin Calhoun 20 - 8
Calhoun Finished 2ND
1988-89 6 - 3 Coach
Ron Graham
1989-90 4 - 5
Coach Keith Skinner
Assumption Football By The Numbers:
10 - Number of interceptions by Jim Manley in 1979, which set the school record. It was tied by Curt Mink in 1987.
11 - Games in 1985 in which Steve Zuber rushed for over 100 yards.
23.1 - Rushing average (yards per carry) by Todd Hutchens in 1987; another school record.
293 - Number of rushing yards allowed by the Assumption defense in entire season of 1985, which is fifth best
in Illinois H.S. Football history.
380 - Yards ran on punt returns by Hutchens from 1986 to 1987; another school record.
633 - Total yards allowed by the Assumption defense of 1985, which is third best in Illinois H.S. Football history.
Girls Volleyball
The lady netters had a nice early run in volleyball. Coach's names and records of the better teams are listed below.
1973-74 5 - 0
Coach Francis Fisher
1974-75 9 - 0
Coach Francis Fisher
1975-76 6 - 4
Coach Francis Fisher
1976-77 7 - 6
Coach Carol Hourigan
1977-78
Coach Carol Hourigan
1978-79
Coach Pam Rincker
1979-80 Coach
Pam Rincker
1980-81 11 - 11
Coach Cindy Tapscott
1981-82
Coach Cindy Tapscott
1982-85 Coach Irene
Hubbard
1985-88
Coach Angie Adams
Girls Basketball, Softball, & Track
If you have any informatiion you can provide regarding the above listed girls sports please contact us at
eganann@sbcglobal.net.
Seeking Your Assistance
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