Mark “Trippi” Delesdernier was a four-year Letterman in football and a two-year Letterman in wrestling. He was selected to the All-District and All-State football teams and was awarded the prestigious Butch Duhe award by Coach Kalbacher in his junior and senior years. Delesdernier was an All-District, All-City and All-State wrestling champion in 1974 and 1975. He was a member of the National Honor Society and ranked in the top 10 percent of his class. Furthering his education at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Delesdernier competed in football, wrestling and crew and was subsequently elected to their Athletic Hall of Fame. Following Hurricane Katrina, Delesdernier generously dedicated his time and talents to serve as an assistant coach to the 2006 Holy Cross wrestling team.

Holy Cross Accolades:
• Four-year Letterman in football and 1974 Co-Captain
• Two-year Letterman in wrestling
• All-District and All-State football teams junior and senior years
• Awarded the prestigious Butch Duhe Award junior and senior years
• All-District, All-City and All-State wrestling champion in 1974 and 1975