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Tuscola Boys Football — 2007-08 

 Tuscola (12-1)

 School Information
Name: Tuscola High School
City: Tuscola
City Population: 4,900
County: Douglas
Enrollment: 302
Nickname: Warriors
Colors: Black/Old Gold
Conference: Okaw Valley (Blue)
Superintendent: Joe Burgess
Principal: Kyle Ransom
Athletic Director/Head Coach: Stan Wienke
Assistant Coaches: Lenny Sementi, Pat Pierce, Andy Jones, Ron O'Hearn, Ryan Hornaday, Josh Shelmadine, Lyad Abbed

Trainer: Chad Hopkins. Dr. Robert Middleton
Captains: John Wienke, Travis Surma, Austen Schultz, Stephen Bosch
Last Year's Advancement: Defeated Aledo, 35-20, in State Championship Game

 Roster

No.  Name                     Pos.   Ht.  Wt.  Age  Yr.
  1  Travis Surma             WR/DB  6-2  185   17  Sr.
  3  Clayton Meyer            WR/DB/K6-1  172   18  Sr.
  4  Jake Stark               WR/DB  6-1  163   16  So.
  7  Matt Bailey              WR/DB  5-11 170   18  Sr.
  8  Matt Kneipp              WR/DB  6-0  188   17  Sr.
 11  Zack Martin              WR/DB  5-11 183   18  Sr.
 12  Gunnar Edwards           WR/DB  5-9  165   16  So.
 15  Caleb Little             QB/LB  5-11 198   16  Jr.
 18  John Wienke              QB/DE/P6-5  224   18  Sr.
 19  Jud Wienke               QB/DE/P6-2  211   15  Fr.
 20  Auste Shelmadine         FB/DB  5-7  160   16  Jr.
 25  Blake Smith              WR/LB  5-10 173   16  So.
 29  Josh Nichols             FB/DL  5-9  178   18  Sr.
 33  Dakota Gilpin            FB/DL  5-11 197   14  Fr.
 34  Tyler Carter             WR/DB  6-0  169   17  Sr.
 35  Brady Phillips           WR/DB  5-9  144   15  So.
 41  Austen Schultz           FR/LB  5-11 189   18  Sr.
 46  Jordan Knerr             TE/LB  6-1  198   16  So.
 48  Josh Scribner            FB/LB  6-0  185   16  So.
 50  Chris Hanke              OL/LB  5-10 195   14  Fr.
 51  Cody Chenoweth           OL/DL  5-11 163   18  Sr.
 52  Joel Hilgendorf          OL/DL  6-1  225   18  Sr.
 53  Jerrod Baird             OL/DL  6-0  182   15  So.
 55  Johnny Marcrum           OL/LB  5-7  155   18  Sr.
 57  Stephen Lange            OL/DL  5-10 190   18  Sr.
 59  Dane Winn                OL/DL  6-2  225   17  Sr.
 60  Tyler Zyskowski          OL/DL  5-5  196   17  So.
 61  Stephen Bosch            OL/DL  6-1  235   18  Sr.
 62  Shane Jaeger             OL/DL  5-7  261   16  Jr.
 63  Mike Adams               OL/DL  5-5  192   15  So.
 64  Jordon Baird             OL/DL  6-0  167   15  So.
 71  Kyle Bowles              OL/DL  6-0  233   15  So.
 72  Zach Bosch               OL/DL  6-4  265   17  Jr.
 73  Jordan Knerr             OL/LB  6-1  198   16  So.
 74  Blake Bassett            OL/DL  6-2  230   18  Sr.
 75  Jack Leonard             OL/DL  6-2  230   14  Fr.
 76  Matt Pflum               OL/LB  5-11 162   15  So.
 78  Kolby Clough             OL/LB  6-3  198   15  Fr.
 79  Cody Schum               OL/DL  5-7  162   16  Jr.
 81  Shane Albert             WR/DB  6-1  177   17  Jr.
 84  Pat Yoakum               WR/DB/K5-10 151   14  Fr.
 86  Ben Edwards              WR/DB  6-2  177   17  Sr.
 87  Christian Lehmann        WR/LB  6-0  160   15  So.
 88  Jesse Hall               WR/CB  5-8  157   17  Jr.
 Specialists

Kickoffs: 3 Clayton Meyer
Kickoff Returns: 34 Tyler Carter
41 Austen Schultz
29 Josh Nichols
Punter: 18 John Wienke
Punt Returns: 86 Ben Edwards
7 Matt Bailey
Placekicker: 3 Clayton Meyer
Placekick Holder: 34 Tyler Carter
 Starters

Offense

WR      86  Ben Edwards              6-2  177   17  Sr.
WR      34  Tyler Carter             6-0  169   17  Sr.
WR       1  Travis Surma             6-2  185   17  Sr.
WR       3  Clayton Meyer            6-1  172   18  Sr.
CENTER  52  Joel Hilgendorf          6-1  225   18  Sr.
LG      72  Zach Bosch               6-4  265   17  Jr.
LT      61  Stephen Bosch            6-1  235   18  Sr.
RG      59  Dane Winn                6-2  225   17  Sr.
RT      74  Blake Bassett            6-2  230   18  Sr.
FB      41  Austen Schultz           5-11 189   18  Sr.
QB      18  John Wienke              6-5  224   18  Sr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 6-2, 206
Line: 6-2, 236
Receivers: 6-1, 176

Defense

NOSE    29  Josh Nichols             5-9  178   18  Sr.
TACKLE  74  Blake Bassett            6-2  230   18  Sr.
DEF. END 61  Stephen Bosch            6-1  235   18  Sr.
DEF. END 59  Dane Winn                6-2  225   17  Sr.
LB      55  Johnny Marcrum           5-7  155   18  Sr.
LB      48  Josh Scribner            6-0  185   16  So.
LB      73  Jordan Knerr             6-1  198   16  So.
CORNER  86  Ben Edwards              6-2  177   17  Sr.
CORNER  34  Tyler Carter             6-0  169   17  Sr.
HERO     1  Travis Surma             6-2  185   17  Sr.
SAFETY   3  Clayton Meyer            6-1  172   18  Sr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 6-1, 176
Line: 6-0, 217
Linebackers: 5-11, 179
 Statistics

TEAM STATISTICS

For Against Points 604 135 First Downs 269 129 First Downs Rushing 148 87 First Downs Passing 121 42 Rushes Attempted 350 470 Yards Rushing 2367 1512 Yards Passing 2826 902 Total Yards 5193 2414 Passes Attempted 279 173 Passes Completed 186 65 Passes Had Intercepted 5 17 Fumbles 4 18 Fumbles Lost 4 18 Interceptions 5 17

SCORING BY QUARTERS

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total For 183 244 122 55 604 Against 19 60 14 42 135

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

Scoring TD PAT1 PAT2 FG Total Austen Schultz 34 204 Clayton Meyer 9 71 1 128 Tyler Carter 13 78 Rushing Att. Yds. TD Avg. Long Austen Schultz 181 1514 30 8.4 80 Josh Nichols 73 376 10 5.2 53 John Wienke 21 192 1 9.1 67 Passing Att. Comp. Int. Yds. TD John Wienke 259 171 3 2710 32 Caleb Little 20 15 2 115 Receiving No. Yds. TD Avg. Long Tyler Carter 33 662 8 20.1 68 Ben Edwards 28 602 5 21.5 86 Clayton Meyer 36 513 9 14.3 40 Travis Surma 32 400 2 12.5 30 Zack Martin 25 327 3 13.1 45 Punting No. Avg. Long John Wienke 12 492 52 PAT PAT FG FG LONG Placekicking Att. Made Att. Made Clayton Meyer 83 71 3 1 28 Tackles for Loss Tackles Solo Assist No. Yds. Jordan Knerr 52 70 25 104 Travis Surma 49 50 3 7 Dane Winn 37 44 12 64

 Scores

Date   Opponent                     W/L Own Opp
8/24   Sullivan                       W  46   0
8/31   Tolono (Unity)                 W  24  14
9/7    Clinton                        W  53  16
9/14   Monticello                     W  47   6
9/21   Warrensburg (W.-Latham)        W  41  10
9/28   Moweaqua (Central A & M)       W  49  13
10/5   Maroa (M.-Forsyth)             L  28  35
10/12  Macon (Meridian)               W  55   0
10/19  Argenta (A.-Oreana)            W  42   0
IHSA Playoffs
*10/27 Carrollton                     W  60   0
*11/3  Concord (Triopia)              W  62   8
*11/10 Mt. Olive                      W  49  27
*11/17 Arcola                         W  48   6

 Head Coach Stan Wienke

Year      W-L       
Broadlands (ABL)
1980      5-4       
1981      6-2       
1982      7-2       
1983      7-2       
1984      3-5       
1985      8-2       
1986      5-4       
1987      3-6       
1988      2-7       
1989      3-6       
10 yrs.   49-40     
Tuscola
1990      3-6       
1991      5-4       
1992      3-6       
1993      2-7       
1994      7-3       
1995      7-4       
1996      11-1      
1997      10-2      
1998      7-3       
1999      11-1      
2000      10-2      
2001      8-3       
2002      10-1      
2003      7-3       
2004      10-2      
2005      12-1       (4th)
2006      14-0       (1st)
2007      12-1      
18 yrs.   149-50    
GRAND TOTAL
28 yrs.   198-90    

 Tournament History

1976-2A    22   29  0-1 (9-1)      DNP  Lynn Strack
      L   22   29  Gibson City
1982-2A    36   35  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Bill Vangel
      W   14    7  Fithian (Oakwood)
      L   22   28  Casey (OT)
1986-2A    15   17  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Larry Bienias
      L   15   17  Casey (C.-Westfield)
1987-2A     7   14  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Larry Bienias
      L    7   14  Warrensburg (W.-Latham)
1988-2A    13   14  0-1 (7-2)      DNP  Larry Bienias
      L   13   14  Fithian (Oakwood)
1994-1A    24   25  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Stan Wienke
      L   24   25  Broadlands (Heritage)
1995-2A    18   53  1-1 (7-4)      DNP  Stan Wienke
      W   18   12  LeRoy
      L    0   41  Decatur (St. Teresa)
1996-2A    91   69  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Stan Wienke
      W   49    8  Chester
      W   28   21  Casey (C.-Westfield) (OT)
      L   14   40  Moweaqua (Central A & M)
1997-1A   135   96  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Stan Wienke
      W   61   14  Auburn
      W   53   28  Monmouth (Warren)
      L   21   54  Villa Grove
1998-1A    20   39  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Stan Wienke
      L   20   39  Virden
1999-2A    84   67  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Stan Wienke
      W   35    7  Dupo
      W   35   28  Sesser (S.-Valier)
      L   14   32  Tolono (Unity)
2000-2A   102   68  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Stan Wienke
      W   49   13  Williamsville
      W   39   14  Sesser (S.-Valier)
      L   14   41  Tolono (Unity)
2001-2A    64   35  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Stan Wienke
      W   49    7  Farmer City (Blue Ridge)
      L   15   28  Sciota (Northwestern)
2002-2A    60   21  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Stan Wienke
      W   48    7  Bridgeport (Red Hill)
      L   12   14  Moweaqua (Central A & M)
2003-2A    19   35  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Stan Wienke
      L   19   35  Argenta (A.-Oreana)
2004-1A    84   81  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Stan Wienke
      W   33    7  Fisher
      W   44   38  Flanagan
      L    7   36  Arthur
2005-1A   143   42  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Stan Wienke
      W   48    0  Villa Grove
      W   41    0  Lexington
      W   33    0  Fisher
      L   21   42  Cambridge
2006-1A   147   57  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Stan Wienke
      W   23    6  Fisher
      W   34    8  Carrollton
      W   24    3  Arthur
      W   31   20  Mt. Olive
      W   35   20  Aledo