Roncalli Boys Basketball

2009-2010 Season Review

The Roncalli Rebel Boys' Basketball Team had another successful year, finishing with a record of 14-7. In the 41 year history of Roncalli High School, only 4 teams have finished with more wins than the 2009-2010 team.

Highlights of the season included a 44-38 win at Brebeuf in December. This marked the first time since 1988 that a Roncalli team had traveled to Brebeuf and came away with a victory. Another highlight of the year was a 66-60 victory over Southport at Conseco Fieldhouse. In sectional play, the Rebels were able to avenge an earlier season loss by defeating the Northwest Space Pioneers, 45-35.

Junior Collin Lynch (12 ppg) led a very balanced scoring attack for the Rebels this year. Michael Mislan (9.4 ppg), Ryan Weber (6.8), Kendell Miller (6.3), and Patrick Heckman (5.6) were not far behind.

Mislan (6.4 rpg) led the rebounding attack followed closely by Lynch (4.1), Weber (3.9) and Miller (3.8).

The Rebels defeated Northwest in the first round of Sectional 26 before falling to eventually champion Brebeuf in the semi-final.

Postseason honors for the Rebels this year included senior Scott Hatfield being the school’s nomination for the Indiana Pacers Larry Bird Character Award. Senior Patrick Heckman was Academic All State Honorable Mention as well as All Marion County Honorable Mention. Senior Kendell Miller was named to the Academic All State Honorable Mention team and was also All Marion County Honorable Mention.

Senior Michael Mislan was selected to the All Marion County 3rd team, as well as the Hoosier Basketball Magazine Pre-Season All State Honorable Mention. Michael was also selected to participate in the Eric Gordon City/County All Star game. Senior Curtis Reeser was also named to the Academic All State Honorable mention team, and was also the recipient of the Kiwanis Club Academic Luncheon Scholarship. Junior Collin Lynch was named to the Marion Holiday Tournament First team, was All Marion County Honorable Mention and has been selected to participate in the IBCA Top 100 Underclassmen Workout in July 2010.

The future looks bright for the Rebels as the junior varsity team had a record of 17-3 and the freshmen went 16-4 for a total program record of 47-14 for the 2009-2010 season!