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Ben Hopper
Principal
Letter From Rev. Thomas E. Barrett
Dear Friends and Supporters of John Carroll:
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It It is is an an exciting time as as we welcome you back for the 2015-2016 2016-2017 school year and to another season
season of JCHS of JCHS football! football! We have We a have truly a outstanding truly outstanding athletic athletic program program at our at our school school and and our our football
football program program consistently consistently demonstrates demonstrates excellence excellence on the field. on the This, field. of course, This, of is course, due to is the due hard to work the
hard and work dedication and dedication of our coaching of our coaching staff and staff players. and They players. spend They long spend hours long and hours practice and year-round practice
year-round and it shows. and it shows.
I I thank our our Head new Coach, Head Coach, Mr. Mike Mr. Watkins, Chris Hutchings, our coaching our staff, coaching and all staff, our players and all for our making players our for
Football making Program our Football great Program at JCHS! great I also at JCHS! know that I also this know would that not this be would possible not without be possible the financial without
support the financial of our support Football of Boosters our Football who have Boosters generously who have provided generously this program provided and this so program much more! and so
May
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more!
Lord
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our
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football
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our football
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the
look
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forward
We look
with great anticipation to another fantastic season of RAMS football!
forward with great anticipation to another fantastic season of RAMS football!
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Rev. Thomas E. Barrett
Rev. Thomas E. Barrett
President President
Letter From Principal Ben Hopper
Welcome to the 2016 2015 football season. I I am am very excited about the the Welcome potential for
to for a
the
successful a 2015 football sea
successful season under season the under direction the of direction our new of our Head Head Coach, Coach, Chris Michael Hutchings. successful Watkins. The The season coaches coaches under and the direc
and players players have have been been working working hard hard and and are are determined to bring to bring our fans our and fans a players thrilling have season. been working h
I want to I want thank to all thank of you all of for you your for continued your continued support support of the of football the football program. I want program. A to special thank A all of you
special thanks to thanks those to who those purchased who purchased advertisements advertisements in this issue. in this Your issue. contributions special Your thanks contributions enable to those the who purch
enable school the to run school a quality to run athletic a quality program athletic for program all of the for students all of the to students enjoy. enable Go to the Rams! enjoy. school Go to run a quality
Rams!
Rams!
Ben Hopper
Principal
Ben Ben Hopper
Principal
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Message from the Athletic Director
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Welcome to the 2016 JCHS Football Season!
I am very excited and honored to be John Carroll’s new Athletic Director! Our new head coach, Chris
Hutchings (former head coach of Fort Pierce Central for 6 years), has impressed me with his work ethic and the
organization of this program. The players have equally impressed me with their dedication and hard work
throughout the summer conditioning schedule.
We are now in our 3rd season in the FHSAA State Championship Series and hope to be one of the top two teams
to advance to regionals once again. Last year our John Carroll football team finished the season with an 8-4
record. In the 2015 state playoffs, John Carroll earned hard fought first-round victory against Cardinal Mooney
with the score of 26-23, before losing our 2nd round game of the state playoffs to Clearwater Central Catholic.
I am so proud of our student athletes and their ability to represent themselves and our school both on and off
the field with respect, integrity, and honesty. To all of our student athletes, please remember that wearing John
Carroll Catholic High School “Blue and Gold” is an honor that should be cherished and never forgotten.
On behalf of everyone at John Carroll Catholic High School, I would like to thank all of you for your continued
support and devotion to all of our athletic programs. I would like to give a special “thank you” to everyone that
purchased advertisements in our football program and banners which are hung throughout the stadium. It is
because of your generous gifts that we can provide a quality athletic program all our students and families can
experience and enjoy.
ENJOY THE 2016 SEASON!
May God continue to bless you all!
Dave Raym
Athletic Director
John Carroll Catholic High School
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Bottom Row (L-R): Jamal Polk, Darrell Decius, Jahfari Harvey, Nicholas Celidonio,
Michael Pedersen, Umah Miller, Justin Fink, Zach Kraaz, Bryce Bevins
Row 2 (L-R): Joey LeClaire, Alex Mahoney, Hunter Kraaz, August Jones,
Moose Cheyne, Hunter MacDonald, Braydn Bytheway, Eric Matamoros,
Coach Caleb Cornett
Row 3 (L-R): Coach Roland Rollins, Gordie Cheyne, Zakk Montoya, Kyle Nuccio,
Brad Moll, Mikey Torres, Thomas Jochem, Connor Bowman
Row 4 (L-R): Coach Jeff Cameron, Eddie Madden, Jacob Heoffner, Matt McGarry,
Brandon Rollins, Tanner Salminen, Ryan Christopher, Coach Chris Hutchings
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Chris Hutchings
Head Coach
Chris Hutchings is a 1989 graduate of Greencastle High School. He played college
football as a quarterback at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois from 1989-1990.
The Greenville football team made the NAIA Football playoffs in 1990 and was later
inducted into the Greenville College Athletic Hall of Fame. After leaving Greenville
College he earned his B.S. in Art and Art History from Indiana State University. Coach
Hutchings began his coaching career at Greencastle High School in Greencastle,
Indiana in 1991-1999. In 2000 Coach Hutchings joined the football staff at Highland
Community College in Highland, Kansas, serving as the schools Director of Student
Housing and the football teams Offensive Coordinator. In 2003 Coach Hutchings
moved to Fayette, Iowa to coach at Upper Iowa University. Here he was involved in
transitioning the school from Division III non-scholarship football program to an
NCAA Division II institution as well as taking on the role of offensive coordinator in
2004. While at Upper Iowa he earned his Master of Secondary Education Degree in
2003. Coach Hutchings moved to Fort Pierce and took the position of Head Football
Coach at Ft. Pierce Central High School in 2005. During his tenure at FPC the football
team won 4 District titles in 6 years. The last two school years he served as Dean of
Students for St. Lucie County Schools. This is Coach Hutchings first year as Head
Football Coach for John Carroll High School. Chris and his wife Melissa have 3
children, daughter Harley (11) and two sons Ryker (9) and Madyx (7).
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Jeff Cameron
Offensive/Defensive Line
Coach Cameron has been coaching high school football in the Martin/St. Lucie County for
the last 17 years, the last 4 here at John Carroll. Coach Cameron has recently joined John
Carroll as a World History teacher. Along with his football responsibilities, he will be
coaching girls Weightlifting team and continue to work with the throwers on our Track and
Field team. Coach Cameron is a graduate of Mount Senario College, in Ladysmith, WI.
While attending college, Coach Cameron was a 4 year letter winner, as well as being selected
to the All UMAC football team on multiple occasions. Coach Cameron lives in Port St. Lucie
with his son, Anthony and wife Megan. This is Coach Cameron’s fifth year coaching football
for the Rams.
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Jeff Miret
Linebackers
Jeff graduated from John Carroll High School in 1993 and attended Florida State University.
Jeff has two sons, Justin (22) and Jeremy (21). Jeff coached at John Carroll in 1995-1996
under Coach Vercillo and in 2003-2004 under Coach Jankowski. He has coached 2 National
Championship teams in Pop Warner in 2009 & 2011.
Caleb Cornett
Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs
Caleb Cornett was born and raised in GA. He has spent his entire life on the football field as
his father has been a football coach for 37 years. Coach Cornett attended high school at
Westside High School in Macon, Georgia. After high school he attended Georgia Military
Junior college for 1 year and played receiver and quarterback. He then transferred to Carson
Newman and played 4 years as a wide receiver. Coaching football and working with athletes
has always be a passion of his. After graduating from college with a bachelor degree in
physical education, he coached high school football in Georgia, Florida, and Kentucky before
coaching at Charleston Southern University under Jamie Chadwell. He spent a year coaching
receivers with Willy Korn before moving to Florida with his family. Coach Cornett also
works with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He and his wife Kelley enjoy doing anything
active and spending time with their daughter Lahela (10) and son Wesley (6).
Christian Montoya
Assistant Offensive Line
Coach Christian Montoya is a graduate of Ft. Pierce Central High school Class of 1993 and
attended Indian River State College earning an A.S. in Fire Science and A.S. Emergency
Medical Services. He has been coaching youth sports on the Treasure Coast for the last 11
years. This is his third year as assistant Coach at John Carroll. Christian has been employed
with Martin County Fire Rescue for 20 years, currently functioning as a Lieutenant/
Paramedic. Christian is married to Tammy Montoya. They have two children, Zakk (17) a
senior LB/RB for the Golden Rams, and Ashley (15) a sophomore at JCHS.
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Roland Rollins
JV Head Coach
Roland Rollins is from Whitwell, Tennessee and graduated high school in 1979. After
graduation he moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and later became a Florida Registered Land
Surveyor in 1991. The following year Roland moved to St. Lucie County and started his own
Land Surveying Company. Roland is married to Carla Rollins. They have one son Brandon
(17). Roland has devoted his time and attention to providing Brandon with the tools he will
need to succeed in life. Rollins was the head coach of the Port St. Lucie Pirates Pop Warner
Midget team in 2009 and 2013. In 2009 he also started a six month long football camp which
he is still does to this day. Roland feels this greatly benefits kids who want enhance their
skills and helps them to succeed in football and all sports they are interested in. This is Coach
Rollins their year coaching football for the Rams.
Kathy Nesmith
Athletic Trainer, ATC/LAT
Kathy attended West Chester University while graduating from Indiana University of PA in
1994. Kathy brings to John Carroll, in her fifth year as Head Certified Athletic Trainer, a
wealth of knowledge and dedication to our athletes, striving to provide both injury prevention
and rehabilitation to our young athletes as they embark on their academic and athletic careers.
Please remember to keep Kathy in mind if you have any gently used workout equipment that
can be donated to her endeavors.
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Ryan O’Neill
Defensive
Line Coach
Mark Greene
Director of Student Affairs
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Front Row (L-R): Jamal Polk, Matt McGarry, Michael Pedersen, Umah Miller,
Justin Fink
Back Row (L-R): Gordie Cheyne, Joey, LeClaire, Zakk Montoya, Kyle Nuccio,
Tanner Salminen, Eddie Madden
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Back Row (L-R): August Jones, Hunter Kraaz, Coach Miret
Middle Row (L-R): Brayden Bytheway, Kyle Nuccio, Michael Pedersen
Front Row (L-R): Gordie Cheyne, Eddie Madden, Justin Fink, Zakk Montoya
Back Row (L-R): Braydn Bytheway, August Jones, Coach Hutchings
Front Row (L-R): Zakk Montoya, Gordie Cheyne, Mikey Torres
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Back Row (L-R): Coach Rollins, Matt McGarry, Jahfari Harvey, Ryan Christopher,
Coach Cameron
Front Row (L-R): Eddie Madden, Brandon Rollins, Tanner Salminen, Conor
Bowman
Back Row (L-R): Coach Rollins, Matt McGarry, Jahfari Harvey, Ryan Christopher,
Coach Cameron
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Front Row (L-R): Tanner Salminen, Brandon Rollins, Jacob Hoeffner,
Conor Bowman, Zakk Montoya

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Back Row (L-R): Zack Kraaz, Thomas Jochem, Bryce Bevins, Hunter MacDonald,
Darrell Decius, Coach Caleb Cornett
Middle Row (L-R): Brad Moll, Moose Cheyne, Hunter Kraaz, Brayden Bytheway
Front Row (L-R): Joey LeClaire, Umah Miller, Jamal Polk, Justin Fink, Michael Pedersen
Back Row (L-R): Coach Hutchings
Front Row (L-R): Nick Celidonio, Alex Mahoney
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Jamal Polk Darrell Decius Jafari Harvey
Nicholas Celidonio
Michael Pedersen
Umah Miller
Justin Fink
Zach Kraaz
Bryce Bevins
Joey LeClaire
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Alex Mahoney Hunter Kraaz August Jones
Moose Cheyne
Hunter MacDonald

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Eric Matamoros
Gordie Cheyne
Zakk Montoya
Kyle Nuccio
Brad Moll
Mikey Torres
Thomas Jochem
Conor Bowman
Eddie Madden
Jacob Heoffner Matt McGarry Brandon Rollins
Tanner Salminen
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Back Row (L-R): Paola Bregolat, Hunter Molloy, Olivia Glenn, Emily Kologe,
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Front Row (L-R): Madison Marone, Gianna Cardosi, Amber Schildwatcher,
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2016 VARSITY
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
DAY DATE SITE OPPONENT TIME
Thursday Aug. 18 Away Jensen Beach (Pre-season) 7:00pm
Friday Aug. 26 Home Port St. Lucie High School 7:00pm
Friday Sept. 2 Away Sebastian River High School 7:00pm
Friday Sept. 9 Home Champagnat Catholic 7:00pm
Friday Sept. 16 Away Village Academy 7:00pm
Friday Sept. 23 Away Father Lopez 7:00pm
Friday Sept. 30 Home Aukela Christian 7:00pm
Friday Oct. 7 Bye Week
Friday Oct. 14 Away Melbourne Centeral Catholic 7:00pm
Friday Oct. 21 Home St. John Paul II (Homecoming & Open House) 7:00pm
Friday Oct. 28 Home Holy Trinity 7:00pm
Thursday Nov. 3 Away North Broward Prep 7:00pm
Friday Nov. 11 Regional Finals
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Back Row (L-R): Gabbie Cardosi, Gabi Ulrich, Brooke Botterbusch,
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