Coach Steve Strough Honored for 300 Wins
Coach Steve Strough with his family Alex on left, wife KC and daughter Mackenzie on right. Photo courtesy KC Strough.
By Andrea Arens
Coach Steve Strough was honored Monday, December 27, for attaining 300 career wins. The ceremony was just after Peotone beat Beecher at the Holiday Classic Tournament, 54-43. Strough coached Watseka from 2005-2007, where he racked up 28 wins before joining Peotone in 2008 and accumulated an additional 272 wins. Current and former players attended the ceremony during the holiday break to show their appreciation for Strough and his efforts. Both nets were cut down and all players, current and former, along with Steve and his family took a piece of the net to commemorate the achievement.
Current and former Blue Devils along with coaching staff at the ceremony.
Current and previous coaches: Joe Graffeo, Bethany and Greg Stritar, Josh Houberg, Steve Strough, Jim Wedic, and Scott McAllister.
Coach Strough cutting down the net to commemorate his 300 wins.
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