Retiring Coach Ranks in the Top "10"
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Retiring Coach Ranks in the Top "10"
Retiring coach ranks in top "10"
THE TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT :
In "14" seasons under Bob Gongloff, the Bishop Carroll girls basketball team notched two state titles - in 2002 and 2003, four PIAA western championships, four District #6 Class (A) championships and "332" wins.
The impact that Gongloff's Lady Huskies had on girls basketball across the area extended far beyond those numbers.
Gongloff's retirement from his position at Bishop Carroll was the No. #9 local sports story of the year as ranked by The Tribune-Democrat Sports Department.
"We were very consistent for "14" years and during that time everyone wanted to knock us off," Gongloff said in a telephone interview. "Which meant that every team was playing their best game against us, which in turn made us a better team."
In March of this year, Gongloff was able to guide the Lady Huskies to one last extended run in the P.I.A.A. playoffs before falling to eventual state champion Monessen in the P.I.A.A. Western Final at Duquense University's A.J. Palumbo Center.
"Winning the two state championships was an obvious highlight in my career," Gongloff recalled after his final game.
"But having a chance to coach with my daughter (Amy Oravec) and going out with this team this year was my biggest thrill. No one expected them to do anything. It was David vs. Goliath type thing. These kids played their hearts out."
Nine months later, Gongloff still speaks with respect regarding last season's squad.
"I've got to credit the kids for all that they accomplished," Gongloff said.
"There's a lot of tradition on the hill. The girls worked hard. My daughter also worked very hard with them.
"If you're willing to put the time in, you're better off in the end and that's what the girls were willing to do, and in turn, that made me a better coach working with those girls through the years."
"THE CHOPS".
THE TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT :
In "14" seasons under Bob Gongloff, the Bishop Carroll girls basketball team notched two state titles - in 2002 and 2003, four PIAA western championships, four District #6 Class (A) championships and "332" wins.
The impact that Gongloff's Lady Huskies had on girls basketball across the area extended far beyond those numbers.
Gongloff's retirement from his position at Bishop Carroll was the No. #9 local sports story of the year as ranked by The Tribune-Democrat Sports Department.
"We were very consistent for "14" years and during that time everyone wanted to knock us off," Gongloff said in a telephone interview. "Which meant that every team was playing their best game against us, which in turn made us a better team."
In March of this year, Gongloff was able to guide the Lady Huskies to one last extended run in the P.I.A.A. playoffs before falling to eventual state champion Monessen in the P.I.A.A. Western Final at Duquense University's A.J. Palumbo Center.
"Winning the two state championships was an obvious highlight in my career," Gongloff recalled after his final game.
"But having a chance to coach with my daughter (Amy Oravec) and going out with this team this year was my biggest thrill. No one expected them to do anything. It was David vs. Goliath type thing. These kids played their hearts out."
Nine months later, Gongloff still speaks with respect regarding last season's squad.
"I've got to credit the kids for all that they accomplished," Gongloff said.
"There's a lot of tradition on the hill. The girls worked hard. My daughter also worked very hard with them.
"If you're willing to put the time in, you're better off in the end and that's what the girls were willing to do, and in turn, that made me a better coach working with those girls through the years."
"THE CHOPS".