West: Player Profiles - Illinois High School Shrine Game

WEST EAST WEST TEAM TEAM CHEERLEADERS
CHEERLEADERS
ROCKRIGDE ROCKETS
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FRONT ROW: Alexus Tennant, Carrie Gingerich, Jordan Bohnsack, Miyah Sellers,
Ellery Parke
MIDDLE ROW: Maddie Woeber, Kayla Schroeder, Payton Long, Taylor Hitchcock
BACK ROW: Haylee Walker, Abby Peters, R.D. Farrington, Ayla Zampogna,
Genna Flaherty
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WEST TEAM COACHES
cory BiElEma
Head Coach
1990 graduate of Sterling High
School. B.S in 1995 from Illinois State
University. M.S in 2002 from Western
Illinois University. Assistant Coach at
Rock Fall HS (1998-2004), Sterling HS
(2005), and Morrison HS (2006-07).
Head Coach at Morrison HS from
2008 to present. Head Coaching
record of 45-6 in 4 years. 2011 and
2009 Class 2a State Champions. 2010 Class 2a Quarterfinalists.
2011 co-Big Rivers Champions and 2009 undefeated Big Rivers
Champions.
Wife: Jennifer
Children: Avary (12), Chloe (9), Caden (7)
J.d. lorton
Assistant Coach
Attended Illinois College where he
received a BS degree in Physical
Education. 1997 Assistant Coach at
Jacksonville Highschool, 2002-04
Assistant Coach at Jerseyville High
school, 2005 Assistant Coach at
Collinsville Highschool, 2006-08 Head
Coach at Riverton Highschool, 2008-10
(record of 12-8) and Head Coach at
Granite City Highschool (record of 5-13).
He is presently the Head Football Coach at North Mac High School with
a current record of 14-7. His team accomplishments include: 2010
Prairie State Conference Champions and 3A Playoff Qualifier and 2011
3A Quarter Finalist. Personal awards and honors include: 2011
ICA-Shrine All Star Game Coaching Staff.
Wife: Kerry
Children: Sophie (10), D.J. (9), Miles (6), Will (3)
dEnny diduch
Assistant Coach
Taught and coached at
Forreston for the last 15
years, and has been the
Head Coach for the last four
with a record of 25-15. Was
a graduate of Maine South
High School in 1994, and graduated from Illinois Wesleyan in
1998. Played 2 years of football at Wesleyan before beginning
coaching youth sports for the Bloomington Park District.
Wife: Jes
Children: Cadence (6), Autumn (6), Rudy (4), Treyden (2)
Patrick EldEr
Assistant Coach
Attended Illinois State University
and received a BS in Social Sciences
in 1997. MEL Saint Ambrose University
2004. 1993-96 Assistant Coach at
Normal University High School, 1997-
98 Head Coach at Winchester High
School. Sherrad High School 1999-
2005: 2001 & 2005 Olympic Conference
Champions, Play-Off Qualifiers 2000,
2001, 2002, 2004 & 2005. Richmond-
Burton Community High School: 2006-Present, BNC East
Champions 2009, 2010, 2011, 2007 Class 4A Qualifier, 2008 & 2009
Class 4A Semi-Finalist, Class 4A 2010 Quarterfinalist, Class 4A 2011
State Runner-up. Head Coaching Record: 100-59.
Wife: Casey
Children: Mitchell, John, Maggie
dan aPPino
Assistant Coach
Head Coach at Boylan since 2002,
won-loss record of 97-19, state
champions in 2011 (7A) and 2010
(6A), 6 straight NIC10 Conference
Championships (2006-2011).
Employed at Boylan Catholic High
School as Director of Guidance and
has worked at the school since 1985.
Graduated from NIU in 1983, played
football at RVC in 1979-1980, and graduated from Boylan in 1979.
Wife: Pam
Children: Tressa (24), Patrick (22), Maddie (20)
GrEGG dolan
Assistant Coach
Graduated from Clinton High School,
then University of Northern Iowa, in
1992. Assistant Coach at Rock Falls
from 1995-2000 and Defensive Coordinator
at Morrison 2008 to present.
At Morrison 4 playoff appearances,
2009 & 2011 2A State Champs and
2009 Conference Champs. He has
also coached wrestling for 20 years,
the past 5 as Head Coach.
Wife: Tami
Children: Tylr (16), Reilly (12)
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WEST TEAM PLAYERS
isaac FishEr #8
Quarterback
Washington High School
Coach Darrell Crouch
Parents: John & Dodie Fisher
Football: 4 yr Letterman,
Football All Mid Illini Conference,
1st Team QB, All-Area, 1st Team DB,
IHSA-All State QB/DB,
Chicago Tribune-All State,
2nd Team DB
Other: Fitness Club, Pep Club,
Basketball (2 yr Letterman),
Baseball (4 yr Letterman),
ryan BartEls #9
Quarterback
Sycamore High School
Coach Joe Ryan
Parents: Scott & Anne Bartels
Football: Letterman, 3 yr Starter,
Team Captain (Sr. yr),
1st Team All-Conference
(Jr. & Sr. yr),
1st Team All-Area (Sr. yr)
Other: Wrestling (Letterman)
collin nolEn #10
Wide Receiver
Harvard High School
Coach Tim Haak
Parents: Don & Carolyn Nolen
Football: 2x Unanimous BNC
1st Team All Conference WR,
2x 1st Team All Area
WR-Northwest Herald,
IHSFCAQ All State Honrable Mention,
News Gazette All State Special
Other: NHS, Basketball
(Unanimous BNC 1st Team
All Conference point guard), Baseball
(Unanimous BNC 1st steam,
Northwest Herald All Area
Honorable Mention)
GaGE BEEkman #11
Wide Receiver
Lewistown High School
Coach Darren Winkler
Parents: Monica Braun &
Bradley Beekman
Football: All Conference, All State,
Team Captain, Fulton/Mason
County Democrat Player of the Yr,
Peoria Journal Star All-Area Team
Other: Basketball (All Conference,
Team Captain), Baseball
(All Conference, Team Captain),
Student Senate, Art Club
kylE Williams #15
Wide Receiver
Waukegan High School
Coach Nick Browder
Parents: Sharon Richardson
Football: 2yr Varsity Starter,
All Conference, All County
Honorable Mention
Other: Basketball, Student Council,
Student College Ambassador,
Yearbook, W club,
Waukegan Announcements
dEshaWn Johnson #21
Running Back
Moline High School
Coach Crick Santamour
Parents: Patricia Marberry
Football: Player of the Year,
Academic All Conference,
Western Big 6 All Conference,
Offensive Player of the Year
Other: Track, Ven Suss Award,
Homecoming King
oWEn Williams #22
Running Back
Lake Forest High School
Coach Chuck Spagnoli
Parents: Hugh & Samantha Williams
Football: 3 yr Letterman,
Team Captian, 1st Team All State,
2x All Conference 1st Team,
2x All Area, Team MVP,
Team Off MVP
Other: Emotional Wellness, SALT
Member, Link Crew
Paul PrEston #24
Running Back
Maine South High School
Coach Dave Inserra
Parents: Paul & LInda Preston
Football: RB, Kick & Punt Return,
2x 1st Team All Conference,
All Area, Honorable Mention
All State Team, Captain, MVP
Other: Wisdom Family Foundation,
Crux, Bob & Dorothy Inserna
Leadership Award, Track
(sprints & relays)
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WEST TEAM PLAYERS
marcus GoodEn #25
Defensive Back
Belvidere High School
Coach Matt Weckler
Parents: Meri Cunningham
Football: Team Captain, Letterman,
IHS FCA Honorable Mention
All State (‘11), NIC-ID 1st Team All
Conference (‘11), NIC-10, Honorable
Mention All Conference (‘09)
Other: B-Club, Track (Triple Jump State
Qualifier ‘09, Letterman), Basketball
(Letterman), Baseball (Letterman),
Honor Roll (4 yrs), NIC-10 Scholar
Athlete (4 yrs), IHSFCA Academic
All State (‘11), Community Service for
5 different organizations
adam sondGEroth #30
Defensive Back
Mendota High School
Coach John McKenzie
Parents: Daryl &
Rebecca Sondgeroth
Football: 4 yrs, 3 yr Letterman,
Played DB/LB
alEJandro rivEra #31
Defensive Back
Sterling High School
Coach Greg King
Parents: Roger & Cilvia Rivera
Football: 3 yr Letterman,
1st Team All State,
1st Team All State Academic
Other: NHS, Junior Rotarian,
Basketball (4 yr Letterman, Captain),
Baseball (2 yrs, 1 yr Letterman),
Track (2 yrs, 2 yr Letterman)
connor FrakEs #32
Defensive Back
Rockridge High School
Coach Jason Kirby
Parents: Steve & Lori Frakes
Football: Letterman,
Captain, MVP, Academic All State,
All Conference 1st Team Unanimous
Other: Spanish, Crime Stopper,
Yearbook, Rocket Crew, Spirit Club,
Show Choir, NHS, Top 10 in class,
Rotary Student of the Month,
Basketball (Captain, Letterman),
Track (Captain, Letterman,
Most Valuable Runner),
Bible Camp Couselor
richard ZirnGiBl #33
Defensive Back
Buffalo Grove High School
Coach Jim Farrell
Parents: Rick & Jeanette Zirngibl
Football: 2x All Conference, All Area
HM Jr yr, Sr yr Captain & All Area
Other: Blue Crew,
Homecoming Court,
Baseball (4 yrs), Basketball (4 yrs),
Gift donations to Merilac Home
for Boys, Donation to
Wheeling Township
tylEr JaksE #34
Defensive Back
LaSalle-Peru High School
Coach Joe Sassano
Parents: Lynn & Jim Jakse
Football: 2x All-conference DB/WR,
2x All Area DB/WR, Class 5A All State
Honorable Mention, Illinois Valley
Youth Football Award,
All State Academic Team
Other: Student Coucil,
Challenge Day Leader, Rotary,
Future Business Leaders of America,
Basketball (4 yrs), Baseball (1 yr),
Track (1 yr), High Honor Roll (4 yrs),
LP Blow Medal for Athletic Excellence
rEid sEalBy #40
Defensive Lineman
Byron High School
Coach Mike Elsbury
Parents: Randall & Jan Sealby
Football: 3 yr Starter,
OT/DE, Long Snapper,
All Conference (2010-11),
Other: Peer Mediator for BHS,
2nd yr Fire Cadet: Byron Fire Dept,
Wrestling (All State, Regional
Champ, 2x State Qualifier,
place 4th in State)
d.J. ZimmErman #41
Linebacker
Boylan Catholic High School
Coach Dan Appino
Parents: Brad & Julie Zimmerman
Football: 2 yr Letterman & Starter,
N.C.-10 All Conference (2011),
Iron Titon Award, Lead Conference
in tackles Senior yr
Other: Buddy Baseball,
Ryan Jury Golf Outing,
Local Soup Kitchen, Basketball
(Grades 9-10)
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WEST TEAM PLAYERS
JakE PEtrovic #42
Linebacker
Minooka High School
Coach Bert Kooi
Parents: Joe & Sue Petrovic
Football: Letterman & Captain,
All Conference
Other: Honor Roll,
Indian Athletic Leadership,
Mike King Athletic Sportsmanship
Award
tylEr sharP #45
Linebacker
Durand High School
Coach Matt Kinney
Parents: Joel and Kim Sharp
Football: 3x Letterman
1st Team All Conference (Jr yr),
Sr Yr: 1st Team All State LB 1A,
Freepost All Area,
All Conference LB,
Academic All State 1A,
1st Team Unanimous
Other: Basketball (3x Letterman), Track
(4x Letterman), NHS Secretary,
WYSE, Science Olympiad,
Community Service, 4H
landon hoon #46
Outside Linebacker
Geneseo High School
Coach Larry Johnson
Parents: Brent & Jeni Hoon
Football: Letterman
Other: FBLA Member,
FCA Member,
NHS, NTHS, Basketball
(Letterman),
Track (Letterman)
Gary Wilson #50
Center
Jersey High School
Coach Dave Jacobs
Parents: Diane & Steve Rulison
Football: 2nd Team All Conference
Center (Jr yr), 1st Team
All Conference Center (Sr. yr)
Other: Lord of the Ring (Jr yr),
Sinclair’s 6th Annual
Mr. Panter (Sr yr), FCA member
connEr PEtErs #51
Center
SH-Griffin High School
Coach Ken Leonard
Parents: Tom & Shelly Peters
Football: 4 yr Letterman,
Senior Captain,
All Conference Team Jr yr,
Honorable, Mention All
Conference Team
Other: German Club, FCA
tannEr BronkEma #52
Offensive Lineman
Forreston High School
Coach Denny Diduch
Parents: Gary & Lisa Bronkema
Football: 2 yrs All Region,
2 yrs 1st Team Unanamious OL/DL,
Sr yr 1st Team All State
Other: Basketball, Baseball
JacoB rickEtts #53
Offensive Lineman
Rochelle High School
Coach Kevin Crandall
Parents: Marlon & Teresa Ricketts
Football: 4 yr Letterman, 2x Captain,
2x Sportsmanship Award,
Lifter of the yr,
1st Team All Conference,
Academic All State
Other: Basketball, Track, NHS,
Student Council,
Youth Camp Coach,
SAR Award
JakE Pauly #54
Offensive Linebacker
Richard-Burton High School
Coach Patrick Elder
Parents: Todd & Sandy Pauly
Football: Team Captain,
2x All Conference, 2x All Area,
2x All State Academic, All State HM
Other: Wrestling (Team Captain),
Track & Field, Student Council,
Class Council, Link Crew,
Boy Scout - Eagle Scout,
NHS Treasurer, Academic Letters,
Illinois State Scholar
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matt GEitnEr #60
Offensive Lineman
Knoxville High School
Coach Toby Vallas
Parents: Steve & Cheryl Geitner
Football: Honorable Mention
All State Class 2A, 1st Team
All Conference Offense/Defense,
Peoria Journal Star All Area
Other: 4-H Federation Board,
4-H Club President, Key Club,
National 4-H Congress, Track,
Basketball (Register Mail All Area),
Pep Club
mitch kEPPy #61
Offensive Lineman
Riverdale High School
Coach Nick Schroder
Parents: Myron & Lori Keppy
Football: Team Captain,
1st Team All State at 285,
2x State Runner up at 285,
1st Team All Area, All Conference,
1st Team All Conference
OL & DL (‘11)
Other: Starss Club,
Wrestling (4 yr Letterman)
tylEr ParksEy #63
Defensive Lineman
Pekin High School
Coach Doug Nutter
Parents: Bruce & Debbie Parksey
Football: 3 yr Letterman,
1st Team All-Conference,
1st Team All Area
Other: Organized Football with
youths at daycare & Johnson
School (Chicago),
Track & Field/Shot
thEo ParthEnios #65
Defensive Lineman
Boylan Catholic High School
Coach Dan Appino
Parents: Georgia Parthenios
Football: Letterman
Other: Natural Helpers,
Track & Field,
Wrestling (Letterman),
2011 All Conference NT
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ryan WilBur #70
Defensive Lineman
Elmwood/BrmFld High School
Coach Todd Hollis
Parents: Carl & Laurie Wilbur
Football: Black Lion Award
All-State OL/DL (2011),
1st Team All Conference DT (2011),
1st Team All Conference OT (2011),
1st Team All Conference OT (2010),
2nd Team DE (2010),
2nd Team DE (2009),
Other: Ambassadors Club,
Church Youth Group, NHS,
Student Council Officer, Basketball
Brandon WhitE #71
Defensive Lineman
Metamora High School
Coach Pat Ryan
Parents: Scott & Regina White
Football: 3 yr Letterman
All Conference (Mid-Illni),
All Area Journal Star,
Most Valuable,
Defensive Lineman
Other: Wrestling (Letterman), Track,
Honor Roll, Helped at Food Pantry
with other Football Players
dErrick thomas #72
Defensive Lineman
Richwood High School
Coach Roland Brown
Parents: Jennifer Meyer
Football: 3 yr Letterman,
All Conference, All Area, All State
(Champaign News Gazette),
1st Team Defense
Other: Baseball, Basketball, Track,
Boys & Girls Club, Residential
Area Clean-Ups, Private jobs as
needed per coaching staff
loGan kuEhl #73
Defensive Lineman
Morrison High School
Coach Cory Bielema
Parents: Darrell & Suzy Kuehl
Football: Letterman
Other: Key Club, Wrestling, Kiwanis
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dylan millEr #77
Defensive Lineman
Stark County High School
Coach Jade Noard
Parents: Sara Cantwell
Football: Defensive End, Center,
Team captain, All-Conference,
1st Team Offense and Defense,
3 yr Starter
Other: Baseball, Basketball,
Student Council Representative,
Summer Youth Mentor Program
tim Wilson #80
Tight End
Sterling Newman
Coach Mike Papoccia
Parents: Tom & Michelle Wilson
Football: All Conference Athlete,
Player of the Year,
1st Team All State,
MVP of the Team
Other: Offices, NHS, Baseball
(1st Team All Conf. Short Stop),
Basketball (MVP, 1st Team All Conf.)
dEanGElo dEan #81
Outside Linebacker
Quincy High School
Coach Rick Little
Parents: Thomas Dean
Football: Quincy Football OLB/DE
Other: Quincy Basketball F/C
Johnny Williamson #82
Outside Linebacker
North Mac High School
Coach J.D. Lorton
Parents: Tim & Angela Williamson
Football: 2 yr Captain,
2 yr All Conference LB,
All Conference Full Back,
All State Honerable Mention
Other: Science Club, Spanish Club,
Baseball
GarrEtt JEnsEn #83
Tight End
Edwardsville High School
Coach Matt Martin
Parents: Craig & Selinda Jensen
Football: Lettered 5x in
Varsity Sports
Other: Hiking, Horseback Riding,
Metal Detecting, Discus, Soccer,
Basketball, Community Service at
Humane Society
kEmPEr younkin #84
Outside Linebacker
SH-Griffin High School
Coach Ken Leonard
Parents: Casey & Linda Younkin
Football: All State,
All Conference Football Team
Other: Wrestling (2 yrs)
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