Heiss credits many people for helping him set record
Waubonsee Community College's long-time men's basketball coach Dave Heiss became the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference's all-time leader in victories Tuesday evening as the Chiefs downed visiting Elgin Community College 91-67.
Heiss passed former College of Lake County coach Dr. Bruce Smith (1970-1996) with his 191st career coaching victory in the league.
"It's an honor not only for myself, but also a testament to all the outstanding coaches and players I've been associated with, and for my family, colleagues and the college as well," said Heiss.
In his 23rd season leading the Chiefs, Heiss has coached Waubonsee to nine league titles and has compiled a 427-281 career record.
In the record breaking victory, Heiss' Chiefs led just 35-31 with a minute to go until halftime before tallying the last five points of the frame. Heiss' squad reeled off a 20-8 run the initial five minutes of the second half to build a comfortable 60-39 lead. Waubonsee (6-6) kept the Spartans (5-8) at arm's length the remainder of the contest to easily win their 2008 Skyway opener.
Tuesday evening's contest was recorded by the college's Media Services and Communication Departments for broadcasting and cablecast locally at a time yet to be determined. For more information, contact Waubonsee's Media Services at (630) 466-7900, ext. 2099.
ACC to induct three:ŒThree Aurora Central Catholic Alumni will be inducted into the Aurora Central Catholic Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 18.
The inductees are: Bart Reier (1984) of Cary, North Carolina; Margie (Padilla) Buchner (1989) of Plainfield; and Pat Langan (1994) of Aurora.
The induction ceremony will take place at 7:15 p.m. prior to the varsity basketball game against St. Francis. The inductees, their families and all alumni and friends are invited to attend the reception following the induction ceremony in the cafetorium. Questions may be directed to Brian Casey, development office, at (630) 907-0095, ext. 21.
Auction update:ŒThe West Aurora Blackhawk Sports Boosters have raised $5,741 halfway through its online eBay auction of pieces of the high school's original gym floor.
Two auction segments remain. Seven pieces are available on eBay until Jan. 13. The final auction, offering the most desirable pieces, will run from Jan. 13-- Jan. 20.
Floor pieces can be viewed at http://www.sd129.org/D129store/gym_floor.htm. Minimum opening bids vary from $250 to $5,000 in the remaining auctions.
The school district replaced the original floor this past summer. With the marketing slogan, "Own a Piece of Hard Court History, 54 Years of Memories," the Boosters are raising funds for additional gym renovations. Targeted areas include lighting, the sound system, scorers' tables, banners and scoreboards.