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PORTA
BLUEJAY
BASKETBALL
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Location: 17651 Bluejay Road, Petersburg, Il
Telephone: 217-632-3216
Enrollment: 457
Nickname: “Bluejays”
Colors: Blue and White
Conference: Sangamo
Affiliation: Illinois High School Association
Sports Info: Petersburg Observer
School Administration
Superintendent: Mr. Matt Brue
Principal: Mr. Darren Hartry
Asst. Principal: Mr. Mark Bolton
Jr. High Principal: Mr. Jeff Hill
Superintendent
Athletic Director – Asst. Principal
High School Principal
Jr. High Principal
Day
Tuesday
Friday
Tuesday
Friday
Date
11/28
12/01
12/05
12/08
Place
Home
Home
Away
Home
Saturday
Tuesday
Friday
12/09
12/12
12/15
Away
Home
Home
Saturday
12/16
Away
Tuesday
12/19
Away
Wednesday
12/27-30
Away
Tuesday
01/02
Away
Friday
Saturday
01/05
01/06-13
Home
Away
Tuesday
Monday
01/16
01/22 -27
Away
Away
Tuesday
Friday
01/30
02/09
Away
Home
Tuesday
02/13
Away
Friday
Monday
02/16
02/19-23
Home
TBA
Opponent
Williamsville
Havana
Mt. Pulaski
Rochester
Athens Shootout at
LLCC
Illini Central
Pleasant Plains
U of I Shootout at
Assembly Hall vs
Riverton
Lewistown
Williamsville
Holiday
Tournament
Buffalo
Tri-City
Midwest Central
Winchester
Tournament
Beardstown
Beardstown
Tournament
Athens
Calvary Academy
A/C Central –
Virginia Coop at
Ashland
Delavan
Regional
Tuesday
Tuesday
Friday
02/27-03/02
03/06
03/09-10
TBA
TBA
TBA
Sectional
Super-Sectional
State
Time
6:15 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
TBA
6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
TBA
6:15 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
TBA
6:15 p.m.
TBA
6:15 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
George’s Service
Tires-Batteries-Greasing-Washing
218 North 6th
Petersburg, IL 62675
Day
Date
Place
Saturday
11/25
South Fulton
Wednesday
11/29
South Fulton
Thursday
11/30
Away
Monday
Thursday
12/04
12/07
Home
Home*
Monday
Thursday
12/11
12/14
Away
Home*
Saturday
12/16
Home*
Thursday
01/04
Home
Monday
01/08
Home
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Saturday
Monday
01/11
01/11
01/18
01/20
01/22-27
Home
Away
Away
Away
Away
Thursday
Saturday
Monday
01/25
02/03
02/05
Away
Home
Home
Thursday
02/08
Away
Saturday
02/10
Away
Thursday
Saturday
02/15
02/17
Home
Away
*at PORTA
Opponent
F/S Fulton
County
Tournament
F/S Fulton
County
Tournament
IlliniCentral
Fr/JV
Ursuline Fr/JV
Lewistown*
Fr/JV
Greenview Fr/JV
Sp. Lutheran*
Fr/JV
New Berlin*
Fr/JV
Quincy Notre
Dame Fr/JV
A/C
Central/Virginia
Fr/JV
Beardstown JV
Rochester Fr.
Athens Fr/JV
Williamsville Fr
Beardstown
Tournament
Mt. Pulaski Fr/JV
Riverton Fr/JV
Pleasant Plains
Fr/JV
Macomb
(Fr. A/B)
Macomb Soph.
Tournament
Havana Fr/JV
Macomb Soph.
Tournament
Central
Time
TBA
TBA
6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
TBA
6:15 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
TBA
6:00 p.m.
TBA
2006-07 PORTA BLUEJAYS
VARSITY ROSTER
#
PLAYER
POSITION
CLASS
HT.
WT.
3
15
25
31
32
33
34
35
41
44
45
54
55
Dalton Standley
Nick Territo
Chase Sanert
Nate Herkert
Zane Kyes
Jared Long
Ethan Stephenson
Keagan Robinson
Adam Fricke
Trent Thomas
Justin Claussen
Brett Leischner
Jake Stewart
G
G
G-F
G
G
F
G
G-F
G-F
F
G
F
F
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
5’9
5’10
6’1
5’11
5’11
6’
5’10
6’4
6’2
6’
5’8
6’3
6’2
148
165
195
175
165
185
160
210
200
185
160
240
195
SPORT IS AN UNCANNY TRUTH
DETECTOR… WHILE SPORT CAN,
INDEED, BUILD CHARACTER;
SPORT MOST CERTAINLY WILL
REVEAL CHARACTER.
BEST WISHES TO THE PORTA
“BLUEJAYS.”
A FAN
2006-07 PORTA BLUEJAYS
FR/SOPH ROSTER
#
PLAYER
POSITION
CLASS
HT.
WT.
14
20
22
24
30
32
33
34
42
52
Jake Bayless
Justin Claussen
Trey Nelson
Adam Leinberger
Mauricio Tourinho
Clint Boehm
Andrew McCurdy
Ethan Stephenson
Nick Ozella
Adam Devine
G
F
G
F
G
G/F
G
G
F
F
Soph
Soph
Soph
Soph
Soph
Fr.
Fr.
Soph
Fr.
Fr.
5’6”
5’8”
5’4”
6’
5’6”
5’10”
5’8”
5’10”
6’
6’
111
160
102
170
110
142
125
160
155
190
Steve Roustio is a 1980 Jacksonville High School graduate, who was a three-year starter earning both allconference and all-state honors. He is currently on the top 25 all-time leading scorer list and owns the
single game, single season, and career assist records. He played at both Parkland Junior College and
MacMurray College. Roustio has played or coached a winning team at every level of competition. In 29
years as either a player, assistant coach or head coach, Roustio has been a part of 11 seasons with 20-ormore victories, as well as earning 33 tournament championships and two upset wins over the #1 ranked
team in the nation.
During his tenure as an assistant coach at Collinsville High School, the Kahoks (under Bob Bone’s
leadership) had a 239-122 record and five 20-win seasons, as well as seven Southwestern Conference titles
and nine IHSA Class AA regional championships. Roustio also helped produce three IBCA All-State
basketball players and one McDonald’s All-American. Collinsville High School currently ranks third in
the nation in total victories for high school boys’ basketball.
As the head boys’ basketball coach at Highland High School, Roustio’s teams finished third place in the
Mississippi Valley Conference two out of three years. In his third season, the struggling Bulldogs’
program managed to win 8 of their final 11 regular season games before handing Centralia their final defeat
in Trout Gymnasium during the IHSA regional. After his 2005-06 squad won the Murphysboro
Thanksgiving Tournament, the Bulldogs were ranked 9th in the Metro East area in the Belleville News
Democrat. Roustio’s sophomore guard was named St. Louis Post Dispatch player of the week (Feb. 10-11,
2006).
The 2006 PORTA summer basketball program finished with a record of 16-10. The Bluejays won 5 of 6
games at the Jacksonville/Illinois College Summer Slam.
Steve and his wife Kathy have six children: Amanda (24), Loren (12), Jake (7), Jamie (7), Carter (7), and
Shannon (3).
Eric Kesler is the Freshmen, Junior Varsity
and Varsity assistant coach for PORTA
Basketball. His wife, Marlo, is a Math
teacher at Jacksonville High School. They
have three daughters (Haley - 6th Grade,
Emilee - 4th Grade, Brooklyn 1st-Grade).
He has been employed at PORTA for
sixteen years and currently is the District
Technology Coordinator. Eric is a 1987
graduate of Robinson High School where
he was a three-year letterman in basketball
and baseball. He was an All-Apollo
Conference selection in both basketball and
baseball. Eric has held several different
coaching positions while at PORTA: Jr.
High Football, Jr. High Basketball, Golf,
Head Baseball and 5th -6th Girls Basketball.
Eric received his Bachelor of Science
Degree in Business Education from Eastern
Illinois University and his Masters in
Educational Administration from Western
Illinois University.
Tad Derenzy is a 1998 graduate of Canton High School. He
participated in basketball, football, and baseball, earning all conference
honors in baseball both his junior and senior year.
His college experience includes graduating from Spoon River
Community College in 2000 and Illinois State University in 2003. Mr.
Derenzy is currently in his fourth year as the 8th Grade Coach. His
overall record is 28-28 with two winning seasons and two regional
championship game appearances.
Tim Bicknell is a 1998 Bluffs High School graduate. As a
varsity player for three years, he earned both All-Conference And
various All-Tournament Team honors. He played on two Regional
Championship teams and his teams had a record of 48-11 over his last
two years at Bluffs.
Coach Bicknell went on to attend Eastern Illinois University
and graduate with honors in 2003. He has spent the last three years
teaching and coaching at Griggsville-Perry High School. As a
JV/Freshman Basketball coach, Bicknell won two tournament
championships.
Coach Bicknell currently teaches speech, broadcasting, media,
and physical education at PORTA Junior High and High School.
Tim Hurie has been a teacher and basketball coach in the PORTA School
District for 34 years. Tim and his wife, Mary Jane, have lived in rural
Petersburg during that time. They are the parents of two children, Jeff and Katy,
both PORTA High School graduates. Jeff and his wife, the former Shellie
Duncheon of Petersburg, live in Bloomington, IL. Katy is currently a law
student at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Tim has coached
basketball at all levels in the PORTA school system for both boys and girls. He
currently serves as athletic director and basketball coordinator for PORTA
Central School. In addition to coaching basketball in the PORTA district for 34
years, Tim has also coached baseball for 17 years and football for 11 years.
Active in the community, Tim coordinates baseball, soccer, and flag football for
the youth of Petersburg. He is also active in the youth ministry at Rock Creek
Presbyterian Church and the Menard County “Jesus Rocks” youth outreach of
No Mountain Too High Christian Ministry. During his time coaching
basketball in the PORTA district, Tim has had the honor of coaching and
helping develop many outstanding young basketball players. He has also had
the pleasure of working with such fine head coaches as Mike Logdson, Tom
Sorrells, Matt Mead, Jack Coil, Dick Well, Ray Toland, Eric Sarff, Steve
Weemer, and Mark Cox. Tim is looking forward to working with coaches
Roustio and Kesler to continue the development of the PORTA Bluejays
basketball program.
2006-07 PLAYER PROFILES
Jake Stewart
6’2
195
Sr.
Favorite Sports Team: Steelers/Cardinals
Parents: JD & Mary Stewart
Siblings: Meggann (27) Katelyn (19)
Plans After Graduation:
College Elementary Education Degree
Trent Thomas
6’
185
Sr.
Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Mavericks
Favorite Athlete: Dirk Nowitzki
Parents: Chuck Thomas Pel & Hoop Kelley
Siblings: Josh (23)
Plans After Graduation: Undecided
Zane Kyes 5’11
165
Sr.
Favorite Sports Team: Bulls/Cardinals
Favorite Athlete: Micheal Jordan
Parents: Steve Kyes
Sandy Ritter
Plans After Graduation: Attend Tech. School
Keagan Robinson
6’4
210
Jr
195
Jr
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bulls
Favorite Athlete: Brett Favre
Parents: Scott & Jill Robinson
Siblings: Wyatt (10)
Plans After Graduation: College
Chase Sanert
6’1
Favorite Sports Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Athlete: Ken Griffey, Jr & Michael Jordan
Parents: Ron & Sue Sanert
Siblings: Seth (22) Armorelle (31) Dakin (29)
Plans After Graduation: College
Dalton Standley 5’9
148
Jr
Favorite Sports Team : Cubs/Packers/Bulls
Favorite Athlete: Brett Favre & Michael Jordan
Parents: Kevin & Lisa Standley
Siblings: Luke (14)
Plans After Graduation: College
Brett Leischner
6’3
240
Jr.
Favorite Sports Team: Cardinals
Favorite Athlete: Albert Pujols
Parents: Dave & Kim Leischner
Siblings: Brad (14)
Amy (10)
Plans After Graduation: College
Nate Herkert
5’11
175
Jr.
Favorite Team: Denver Broncos
Favorite Athlete: Tiger Woods
Parents: Jim & Linda Herkert
Siblings: Nick (13)
Plans After Graduation: College
Adam Fricke
6’2
200
Favorite Sports Team: K.C. Chiefs
Favorite Athlete: Jeremy Shockey
Parents: Mark & Leanne Fricke
Siblings: Aaron (19)
Caleb (12)
Plans After Graduation: College
Jr.
Nick Territo
5’10 165
Jr.
Favorite Sports Team: Da Bears
Favorite Athlete: Brian Urlacher
Parents: Steve & Julia Territo
Siblings: None
Plans After Graduation: College
Jared Long 6’
185
Jr.
Favorite Sports Team: Sixers
Favorite Athlete: Allen Iverson
Parents: Dave & Camilla Long
Siblings: Dave (20) Kristina (15)
Plans After Graduation: College
Ethan Stephenson
5’10 160
So.
Favorite Sports Team: The Fightin’ Illini
Parents: Dan & Jane Stephenson
Siblings: Zach (13)
Plans After Graduation: College
Justin Claussen
5’8
160
So.
Favorite Sports Team: Bulls
Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan
Parents: Marty & Karen Claussen
Siblings: Chad (20) Katie (16) Tyler (14)
Plans After Graduation: College
FROSH/SOPH BIO
FROSH/SOPH PLAYER
HT
WT
PARENTS
TREY NELSON
5’4
102
MARTY & BETH NELSON
ADAM LEINBERGER
6’
170
JOHN & LINDA LEINBERGER
JAKE BAYLESS
5’6
111
ROBERT & SANDY BAYLESS
CHRISTIAN JOHNSON
5’4
100
ROBERT JOHNSON
KERI WHITEHURST
KEVIN FURTH
5’7
125
MICHAEL FURTH
JULIA TRONE
GEORGE W. TIBBS
5’9
140
GREG TIBBS
BECKY HARBAUER
ANDREW MCCURDY
5’8
125
MARK & LORA MCCURDY
DAVID SULLIVAN
6’2
160
JAMIE SULLIVAN
MELISSA APPLEBEE
MAURICIO TOURINHO
5’6
110
MAURICIO & LORENA TOURINHO
CLINT BOEHM
5’10
142
STEVE & LORI BOEHM
ADAM DEVINE
6’
190
DAVID & KAREN DEVINE
NICK OZELLA
6’
155
STEVE & ANN OZELLA
FRESHMAN BASKETBALL
Front (L to R): Christian Johnson, Andrew McCurdy, Kevin Furth
Back (L to R): Clint Boehm, Adam Devine, Nick Ozella, George Tibbs. Not Pictured: David Sullivan
JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL
Front (L to R): Justin Claussen, Andrew McCurdy, Mauricio Tourinho, Jake Bayless, Trey Nelson
Back (L to R): Ethan Stephenson, Clint Boehm, Adam Devine, Adam Leinberger, Nick Ozella
PORTA POM PON SQUAD
CHEERLEADERS
Front Row L-R: Bailey Davis, Hannah Plaeger, Shelby Plunkett, Leigh Wallace, Ashley McCoy, Alexis Pillsbury
Back Row L-R: Delanie Purdy, Jamie Cannady, Kelcie King, Ellen Masten, Katie Daniel, Katie Impson
PORTA BAND
Band Director: Kris Cox
STAT GIRLS
L to R: Bethany Sonnemaker, Hannah Gheen, Amy Ozella
VIDEO
Devin Davito
1930-31
1935-36
1936-37
1970-71
1971-72
1972-73
1980-81
1981-82
1982-83
1991-92
2002-03
DISTRICT
DISTRICT
DISTRICT
REGIONAL
REGIONAL
REGIONAL
REGIONAL
REGIONAL
REGIONAL
REGIONAL
REGIONAL
25-3
24-3
23-7
15-13
24-6
19-11
19-11
18-12
TINGLEY
COIL
COIL
TOLAND
TOLAND
TOLAND
SARFF
COX
1972-73
SECTIONAL
23-7
COIL
1972-73
STATE TEAM
23-7
COIL
1973
1973
MARCH 13
MARCH 16
W
L
77-72
79-85
MENDON UNITY
RIDGWAY
LAND OF LINCOLN
LAND OF BLUEJAYS