PORTA - Revision history

Trevor Nigus: /* Team Illinois */

2026-04-05T03:26:25Z

Team Illinois

Trevor Nigus at 06:35, 7 May 2025

2025-05-07T06:35:42Z

Trevor Nigus: /* Notable Team Accomplishments */

2025-03-23T04:16:36Z

Notable Team Accomplishments

Trevor Nigus at 04:16, 23 March 2025

2025-03-23T04:16:21Z

Trevor Nigus at 06:01, 2 June 2023

2023-06-02T06:01:44Z

Trevor Nigus at 06:01, 2 June 2023

2023-06-02T06:01:32Z

Trevor Nigus: Article revision

2023-05-11T19:08:52Z

Article revision

Trevor Nigus: Addition of Honors & Accomplishment sections.

2023-05-11T19:04:33Z

Addition of Honors & Accomplishment sections.

Tom Egan at 19:48, 21 July 2017

2017-07-21T19:48:43Z

David Reinstein at 20:12, 27 November 2014

2014-11-27T20:12:17Z

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 *2002-03: Robert Weitzel (Second Team) Class 1A
-===Team Illinois===
+===[[Team Illinois]]===
 *1998: Kory Knous

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	During the 2010-11 season, PORTA hosted an [[IHSSBCA Kickoff]], [[Scobol Solo]] Mirror, Frosh/Soph Tournament (using an NAQT A Set), Class A Tournament (using an NAQT [[IS]] Set), and IHSA Regional and Sectional.		During the 2010-11 season, PORTA hosted an [[IHSSBCA Kickoff]], [[Scobol Solo]] Mirror, Frosh/Soph Tournament (using an NAQT A Set), Class A Tournament (using an NAQT [[IS]] Set), and IHSA Regional and Sectional.
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		+	Along with [[Bunker Hill]], PORTA is one of the smallest public schools in Illinois to feature a player on [[Team Illinois]] - Kory Knous (1998).

	== Notable Team Accomplishments ==		== Notable Team Accomplishments ==

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 == Notable Team Accomplishments ==
-*IHSA State Tournament (1st Place): 2008
+*'''IHSA State Tournament (1st Place): 2008'''
 *IHSA State Tournament (3rd Place): 2007
 *IHSA State Tournament (4th Place): 2011

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 |nats = }}
-'''PORTA''' High School is a public high school in Petersburg, Illinois, which is near Springfield. The school is named PORTA because it draws from the towns of Petersburg, Oakford, Rock Creek, Tallula, and Atterberry. It is classified as Class A, the "small school" division, in the Illinois High School Association's (IHSA) State Championship Series.
+'''PORTA''' High School is a public high school in Petersburg, Illinois, which is near Springfield. The school is named PORTA because it draws from the towns of Petersburg, Oakford, Rock Creek, Tallula, and Atterberry. It is classified as Class A, the "small school" division, in the [[Illinois High School Association]]'s (IHSA) State Championship Series.
-PORTA enjoyed success under coaches Connie Davis and then Debbie Martin during the 1990s. Martin on occasion hosted the [[Masonic tournament]] and traveled with [[Team Illinois]] to [[PAC]]. The team also won many matches under coach Mark Grant, including the 2008 IHSA State Championship. During the 2010-11 season, they won their Class A Tournament and place in the Regular Division at [[New Trier Varsity]]. Both of whom have since been inducted into the [[IHSSBCA Hall of Fame]] - Grant (2016) & Martin (2019), one of only a few programs in Illinois to boast multiple Hall of Fame honorees.
+Throughout the 2000's & 1990's, PORTA was perennially among the best small schools in Illinois quiz bowl. PORTA enjoyed success under coaches Connie Davis and then Debbie Martin during the 1990s. Martin on occasion hosted the [[Masonic tournament]] and traveled with [[Team Illinois]] to [[PAC]]. The team also won many winning seasons under coach Mark Grant, including the [[2008 IHSA State Championship Tournament]]. Both of whom have since been inducted into the [[IHSSBCA Hall of Fame]] - Grant (2016) & Martin (2019), one of only a few programs in Illinois to boast multiple Hall of Fame honorees.
 During the 2010-11 season, PORTA hosted an [[IHSSBCA Kickoff]], [[Scobol Solo]] Mirror, Frosh/Soph Tournament (using an NAQT A Set), Class A Tournament (using an NAQT [[IS]] Set), and IHSA Regional and Sectional.

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 *2002-03: Robert Weitzel (Second Team) Class 1A
-==Team Illinois==
+===Team Illinois===
 *1998: Kory Knous

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 '''PORTA''' High School is a public high school in Petersburg, Illinois, which is near Springfield. The school is named PORTA because it draws from the towns of Petersburg, Oakford, Rock Creek, Tallula, and Atterberry. It is classified as Class A, the "small school" division, in the Illinois High School Association's (IHSA) State Championship Series.
-PORTA enjoyed success under coaches Connie Davis and then Debbie Martin during the 1990s. Martin on occasion hosted the [[Masonic tournament]] and traveled with [[Team Illinois]] to [[PAC]]. The team also won many matches under coach Mark Grant, including the 2008 IHSA State Championship. During the 2010-11 season, they won their Class A Tournament and place in the Regular Division at [[New Trier Varsity]]. Both of whom have since been inducted into the IHSSBCA Coaches Hall of Fame - Grant (2016) & Martin (2019), one of only a few programs in Illinois to boast multiple Hall of Fame honorees.
+PORTA enjoyed success under coaches Connie Davis and then Debbie Martin during the 1990s. Martin on occasion hosted the [[Masonic tournament]] and traveled with [[Team Illinois]] to [[PAC]]. The team also won many matches under coach Mark Grant, including the 2008 IHSA State Championship. During the 2010-11 season, they won their Class A Tournament and place in the Regular Division at [[New Trier Varsity]]. Both of whom have since been inducted into the [[IHSSBCA Hall of Fame]] - Grant (2016) & Martin (2019), one of only a few programs in Illinois to boast multiple Hall of Fame honorees.
 During the 2010-11 season, PORTA hosted an [[IHSSBCA Kickoff]], [[Scobol Solo]] Mirror, Frosh/Soph Tournament (using an NAQT A Set), Class A Tournament (using an NAQT [[IS]] Set), and IHSA Regional and Sectional.
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 *2006-07: Kenneth Knuppel (First Team) Class 1A
 *2002-03: Robert Weitzel (Second Team) Class 1A
 {{IHSA State Champions}}

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	During the 2010-11 season, PORTA hosted an [[IHSSBCA Kickoff]], [[Scobol Solo]] Mirror, Frosh/Soph Tournament (using an NAQT A Set), Class A Tournament (using an NAQT [[IS]] Set), and IHSA Regional and Sectional.		During the 2010-11 season, PORTA hosted an [[IHSSBCA Kickoff]], [[Scobol Solo]] Mirror, Frosh/Soph Tournament (using an NAQT A Set), Class A Tournament (using an NAQT [[IS]] Set), and IHSA Regional and Sectional.

−	[[Category:High school teams]] [[Category:Illinois high school teams]]	+	{{IHSA State Champions}}
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		+	[[Category:High school teams]]
		+	[[Category:Illinois high school teams]]

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 |image = Portabluejays.JPG
 |citystate = Petersburg, Illinois
-|currentcoach = Mark Grant
+|currentcoach = Megan Murphy
 |state = [[2008 IHSA State Championship Tournament|2008 IHSA]]
 |nats = }}
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 '''PORTA''' High School is a public high school in Petersburg, Illinois, which is near Springfield. The school is named PORTA because it draws from the towns of Petersburg, Oakford, Rock Creek, Tallula, and Atterberry. It has been a successful team for many years and now participates in and hosts several tournaments each year. It is classified as Class A, the "small school" division, in the Illinois High School Association's (IHSA) State Championship Series.
-PORTA enjoyed success under coaches Connie Davis and then Debbie Martin during the 1990s. Martin on occasion hosted the [[Masonic tournament]] and traveled with [[Team Illinois]] to [[PAC]].
+PORTA enjoyed success under coaches Connie Davis and then Debbie Martin during the 1990s. Martin on occasion hosted the [[Masonic tournament]] and traveled with [[Team Illinois]] to [[PAC]]. The team also won many matches under coach Mark Grant, including the 2008 IHSA State Championship. During the 2010-11 season, they won their Class A Tournament and place in the Regular Division at [[New Trier Varsity]]. Several PORTA students have been honored as part of the [[IHSSBCA All State Program]], including Justin Brooks three times from 2009-11.
 During the 2010-11 season, PORTA hosted an [[IHSSBCA Kickoff]], [[Scobol Solo]] Mirror, Frosh/Soph Tournament (using an NAQT A Set), Class A Tournament (using an NAQT [[IS]] Set), and IHSA Regional and Sectional.
 [[Category:High school teams]] [[Category:Illinois high school teams]]