Eric Werket
Inducted in 2009
Men's Soccer

Eric Werket was a cornerstone of the V-Hawks' stingy defense for four years. His exceptional speed, sheer determination, and overall leadership made him one of the best defenders in Viterbo history.

Eric's desire and ability were evident from the start. As a freshman he helped anchor a defense that finished 13-6-1 overall and won a conference championship with a perfect 6-0 record. He was named Honorable Mention All-Conference.

"For a freshman to step in and make an immediate impact is truly an accomplishment," commented former Viterbo soccer coach, Bruce Erickson, who recruited Eric and coached him his freshman year. "Eric led by example and was a humble leader and consummate teammate."

Eric's success continued to blossom over the next three years as he was named First Team All-Conference his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. Eric also showed his leadership in the classroom as he was named Academic All-Conference each of his final three years.

During his four year career, the team won two regular season conference championships, three conference tournament titles, and earned four trips to the NAIA regional tournament. The team had a remarkable 21-4 record in conference play.

"Eric was a complete soccer player and remarkable student-athlete," commented his former coach, Mark Brandenburgh. "He is the type of student-athlete that all coaches desire to coach - one that is highly skilled and selfless."

 
 
 
VHawks Wall of Fame
YearInducteeSport(s)Graduated
2012Charlotte (Koski) GyllinBasketball and Softball
2012Josh GatesBasketball and Baseball
2012Darrell PofahlMeritorious Service
2012Anne WilsonBasketball
2011Krystal (Check) PetersonSoftball
2011Chad BabcockBaseball
2011Lisa SaluzziWomen's Basketball
2010Brian BehnkeMen's Basketball, Baseball
2010Sandy HotvedtAdministrative Assistant
2010Nicki RobinsonVolleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball
2009Mike BrudosMen's Basketball
2009Shawn PeckBaseball
2009Eric WerketMen's Soccer
2008Kara BrandauWomen's Basketball
2008Craig DavisMen's Soccer
2008Ryan LiumBaseball
2007Heidi BehnkeWomen's Basketball, Softball
2007Roddy HjortBaseball
2007Missy Slinde-GordonWomen's Soccer, Women's Basketball
2006Luke MaherMen's Basketball
2006Chris SwensonMen's Soccer
2006Beth VacekWomen's Basketball
2005Kim Hendricks'Women's Basketball
2005Mike MurphyMen's Basketball Coach
2005Rich RustMen's Basketball and Baseball
2004Jill BrandtWomen's Basketball
2004Chris LeeBaseball
2003Jason EmerickMen's Soccer
2003Pat LauerMen's Soccer
2003James VacekMen's Basketball
2002Doug SeigleMen's Soccer
2002Brian SollerMen's Baseball, Men's Basketball
2002Troy WagnerMen's Basketball
2001Scott ArenzMen's Basketball, Baseball
2001Gerald BaldnerViterbo Benefactor
2001Damian MillerBaseball
2000Bruce EricksonSoccer
2000Dave LeeBaseball
1999John MazzolaMen's Soccer
1999Tiffany OrwanVoleyball
1999Wayne WagnerMen's Basketball/Baseball
1998Adrian BoydMen's Basketball
1998Cheryl HansonWomen's Basketball
1998Mark SkogenMen's Basketball
1997Mike BotickiBasketball Manager
1997Denise MartinSoftball
1997Herman SmithMen's Basketball
1996Terri (Wiesner) ServaisVolleyball
1996Robert GibbonsViterbo College President
1996Aaron GibbonsMen's Soccer
1996Kenny KoelblMen's Basketball
1996Rod PoppMen's Basketball
1995Mark BotterillMen's Soccer
1995Larry WinterMen's Basketball
1994Sally Davis-MasseyVolleyball, Women's Basketball
1994Mary Jo KrouseWomen's Basketball
1993Richard BrostromMen's Basketball
1993James GlasshoffAthletic Director
1993Daniel HutchensMen's Basketball Manager
1992Audrey AndersonWomen's Basketball, Volleyball
1992Todd ButzmanMen's Basketball
1992Jorge EspatMen's Soccer
1992Marv FriedewaldMeritorious Service
1992Laurie JohnsonWomen's Basketball, Volleyball, Softball
1992Scott KoenenMen's Basketball
1992Sherry LookerWomen's Basketball
1992Mike SmithMen's Basketball
1992Bruce ValkMen's Basketball
 
 
 
 
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