Wolfsgruber honored to be inducted into CYO Hall of Fame

Whether it was as a player or coach, basketball was so much more than just a game to Dawn Wolfsgruber.

If she could, Wolfsgruber would find a way to be involved in the game every hour of every day.

Wolfsgruber’s passion and success is being recognized as she will be among the 15 people inducted into the Mercer County CYO Basketball Hall of Fame on Nov. 18.

The induction ceremonies will take place at Nottingham Ballroom and begin at 3 p.m. Ticket information can be obtained online at CYOMercer.org or by contacting Pat Hardiman at 609-585-4280 or at phardiman@cyomercer.org

Joining Wolfsgruber in the Hall will be Ralph Chiarello, Lou DeMille, Fred Dumont, Herman English, Rashawn Glenn, Jim Haggerty Sr., Deb Zsenak Hart, Joe Hejda, Maya Jackson, Kristin Voorhees Jacobs, Peter Kelly, Rosemary LaMacchia, Steve Maczinko, Alexa Millas and Don Walsh Sr.

“To be inducted into the CYO Hall of Fame is an incredible honor,” said Wolfsgruber, who played and coached at St. Gregory the Great. “It is still hard to believe I’m being honored for something I loved to do.”

The passion for the game came through on the court as a player and on the bench as a coach.

Wolfsgruber’s passion for the game was contagious as the St. Greg’s players, both boys and girls, epitomized what CYO basketball is all about. Learning the game, bring a competitive spirit and most of all having fun.

“My fondest coaching memories are the smiles of each athlete that made his or her first basket and watching them grow throughout the season, the years, both on and off the court,” said Wolfsgruber. “Each athlete I coached left a special memory in my heart that I will cherish forever.”

What became a championship caliber coaching career for Wolfsgruber didn’t happen overnight.

“The role the CYO played in shaping my future inspired me to continue playing basketball and eventually coach,” Wolfsgruber declared. “The coaches I had throughout my basketball years at St. Gregory the Great taught me the true meaning of sportsmanship and respect. My mantra to my team was always, ‘you win as a team and you lose as a team.”