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PIUS XI HALL OF FAME

Pius XI Catholic High School is seeking nominations for its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional athletic achievement during their time at Pius XI, strong character, and continued involvement in athletics or community service.

Candidates must be graduates of at least 10 years.

Please submit detailed nomination letters highlighting the individual's athletic accomplishments, leadership qualities, and post-graduation achievements to the Athletic Director by March 1, 2026. Include statistical records, news clippings, and other supporting documentation when possible. Help us honor those who have contributed to Pius XI's rich athletic tradition.

Nominate 2027 Inductees

Hall of Fame Criteria and Tradition

Mission Statement:

To honor notable past Pius XI athletic program participants, teams, coaches, to exemplify role models for the current student athletes, and to renew the Pius XI spirit that was established during the years of active participation.

 

Eligibility:

Eligibility shall be based primarily upon the exceptional, active participation in the athletic programs of the Pius XI High School. Eligibility shall not begin until ten years after a student nominee has graduated from Pius, or ten years after the beginning of coaching or service to the Pius XI athletics.  Nominees for the following categories will be considered eligible. 

 

Qualifications:

A. Athletes - These individuals shall be chosen on the basis of notable achievements, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character, and contribution (while they were Pius XI students) to the team or teams on which the participants played along with their contribution to the Pius XI community in general.

 

B. Teams - These group awards shall be based upon the same standards of excellence that qualify individual inductees, especially superior and exemplary achievements as a team.

 

C. Coaches - These individuals who have contributed selflessly (as coaches) to the advancement of their team, while illustrating commendable leadership and motivational capabilities in pursuit of “Pius XI Excellence”.

 

D. Special - Those individuals who have performed outstanding meritorious service in the advancement of the Pius XI athletic programs.

2026 Inductees

Liz Chudy '01

Sonja Zoric '07

1995 Girls Softball Team

Mary Riegert '66

2025 Inductees

Kevin Kehoss '91 - Baseball Coach

Ron Hayek '64

John Hansen '70

Ed Garrett '82

Alex Krauska 
 

Honorary Recognition

1989 Girls Volleyball Team

2015 Girls Basketball Team

PIUS XI HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

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Pachowitz, Leon

1969

CLASS OF

2003

YEAR INDUCTED
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Pieske, Gary

CLASS OF

2008

YEAR INDUCTED
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Pitrof-Morello, Maureen

1982

CLASS OF

2004

YEAR INDUCTED
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Raymonds, Linda

1978

CLASS OF

2002

YEAR INDUCTED
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Pape, Steve

1996

CLASS OF

2009

YEAR INDUCTED
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Pintar, Jerry

1961

CLASS OF

2009

YEAR INDUCTED
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Radke, Roger

1974

CLASS OF

2006

YEAR INDUCTED
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Regent-Smith, Joshua

2004

CLASS OF

2015

YEAR INDUCTED
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Phillipson, Bill

CLASS OF

2023

YEAR INDUCTED
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Pitrof, Steve

1980

CLASS OF

2015

YEAR INDUCTED
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Rasmussen, John

1973

CLASS OF

2007

YEAR INDUCTED
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Reikowski, Joel

1988

CLASS OF

2013

YEAR INDUCTED
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Special thanks to 

Tom Schreiner (73)

Pius XI Athletic Historian

Pius XI Athletics not only focuses on improving overall athleticism, skill, strength, and speed, but also bettering the athlete as a person.

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