May
2, 2006
Oakton's Fratto Named Skyway Coach of the Year
Bill Fratto, Oakton head baseball coach, is the Skyway Conference Coach of the Year.
In his first season as head coach, Fratto guided the Raiders to their first Skyway Conference title since 1995. The Raiders finished conference play with an 11-3 record and were co-champions with Elgin Community College.
"My success is due to the players," said Fratto. "It's an honor to be recognized, but you're only as good as your roster, and our team has been playing hard all season."
In addition, nine Oakton players received Skyway Conference awards. Sophomore pitcher Ryan Stobart (St. Viator) was named Most Valuable Player of the Year. Stobart was also named to the All-Conference First Team along with freshman infielder Ryan Holley (Lincoln Way East), freshman outfielder Jon Moore (Lincoln Way East), sophomore pitcher Matt Michals (Rolling Meadows), and sophomore outfielder George Whitten (Prospect).
Named to the Skyway Conference All-Conference Second Team were freshman infielder Dan Nix (Hersey), sophomore pitcher Nick Testin (Joliet Catholic), freshman catcher Tim Victor (Lincoln Way East), and infielder Tom Hamann (Hersey).
Currently, Oakton boasts a 40-12-1 overall record. The Raiders conclude the regular season on May 6 before embarking on postseason play May 13, starting date of the NJCAA Division II sectional championship.
"I'm very excited with what lies ahead," said Fratto. "I've believed from the start of the season that we can be the first team in Oakton history to win a national title."
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