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  Boys Football State Final Qualifier 2003-04 

 Wilmington (13-0)

 School Information
Name: Wilmington High School
City: Wilmington
City Population: 4,743
County: Will
Enrollment: 472
Nickname: Wildcats
Colors: Purple/White
Conference: Interstate Eight
Superintendent: Dr. Russ White
Principal: Joseph Hermes
Athletic Director: Matt Swick
Head Coach: Jeff Reents
Assistant Coaches: Barry Southall, Rob Murphy, Bob Bolser, Kevin Feeney, Joe Barbic, Russ Allred, Brian Goff, Lodi Vercelli, TJ Hansen, Jake Vercelli
Captains: Brett Farmer, Mike Flores, Tony Vercelli
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception), 26-15, in Semifinals

 Roster

No.  Name                     Pos.   Ht.  Wt.  Age  Yr.
     Mike Blaha               OL/LB  5-7  130   15  So.
     Marcus Dunkin            OL/DL  5-10 205   14  Fr.
     Joe Dutra                RB/LB  5-8  145   15  So.
     Nick Dziuban             OL/LB  5-8  170   14  Fr.
     Matt Lyday               OL/DL  6-3  250   14  Fr.
     Ryan Nelson              RB/DB  5-0  100   14  Fr.
     Josh Peters              OL/DL  5-8  135   15  So.
     Glen Probus              OL/DL  5-5  130   15  So.
     Zach Smith               WR/DL  6-0  160   15  So.
     Ben Stickel              WR/DL  5-9  125   15  So.
  1  Pat Talley               RB/DB  5-5  130   15  So.
  3  Dillon Roark             QB/DB  5-10 140   15  So.
  9  Matt Goodwin             WR/DB  6-1  180   17  Sr.
 10  Vince Vercelli           QB/DB  5-2  110   14  Fr.
 12  Tony Vercelli            RB/LB  5-10 206   16  Jr.
 13  Shane Longest            QB/K   5-10 170   17  Sr.
 15  Tanner Roark             QB/DB  6-1  180   16  Jr.
 17  Dave Tafoya              WR/DB  5-9  135   15  So.
 18  Nick Hansen              WR/DB  5-9  160   16  Jr.
 19  Steve Hidlebaugh         WR/DB  5-8  165   17  Sr.
 20  Jon Niehls               RB/DB  5-9  167   17  Sr.
 21  Ryan Friddle             RB/DB  5-10 175   16  Jr.
 22  Matt Combes              RB/DB  5-6  142   14  Fr.
 23  Jake Collins             RB/DB  5-8  145   15  So.
 24  Seth Gans                RB/DB  5-10 180   17  Sr.
 25  Rob Murphy               WR/DB  6-1  170   16  Jr.
 27  Tim Babcock              RB/LB  5-9  200   18  Sr.
 30  Robert Sanchez           RB/DB  5-8  140   14  Fr.
 32  Jim Cortese              WR/DB  6-0  155   15  So.
 33  Mark Harrison            RB/DL  5-10 182   16  Jr.
 34  Josh Vote                RB/DB  5-9  170   17  Sr.
 35  Mike Williams            RB/DB  5-10 181   17  Sr.
 36  Josh White               RB/LB  5-9  170   16  Jr.
 40  Bobby Dinkins            RB/DL  5-8  160   17  Sr.
 44  Seth Jansen              WR/DL  6-0  145   15  So.
 45  Andy Peterson            RB/LB  5-9  170   14  Fr.
 46  Ryan Jones               RB/DB  5-7  125   15  So.
 50  Kyle Davis               OL/LB  6-0  190   16  Jr.
 51  Keith Phelan             OL/LB  5-10 187   17  Sr.
 55  Eric Dillion             OL/LB  5-11 190   16  Jr.
 57  Brett Farmer             OL/DE  6-4  215   17  Sr.
 60  Mitch Hazelton           OL/LB  5-10 175   15  So.
 61  Jim Casillas             OL/DL  6-0  215   16  Jr.
 63  Matt Bell                OL/DL  5-11 285   17  Sr.
 64  Chris Alberico           OL/DL  6-1  215   16  Jr.
 67  Chris Molle              OL/DL  5-9  235   17  Sr.
 69  Brian Upchurch           OL/DL  6-2  235   16  Jr.
 70  John Mitchell            OL/DL  6-0  155   15  So.
 71  Kendall Kozel            OL/DL  5-8  175   14  Fr.
 72  Nate Wingerter           OL/DL  6-2  240   16  Jr.
 74  Andy Storbeck            OL/DL  5-9  265   16  Jr.
 75  Shane Carlock            OL/DL  5-10 215   17  Sr.
 76  Blake Daniell            OL/DL  5-10 225   16  Jr.
 77  Mike Flores              OL/DL  6-2  245   17  Sr.
 78  Barry Cunnings           OL/DL  6-3  210   16  Jr.
 79  Dan Haddock              OL/DL  6-2  205   16  Jr.
 80  Travis Quigly            WR/DE  6-2  187   17  Sr.
 81  Adam Krutchen            WR/DB  6-1  175   16  Jr.
 85  Ryan Gurnitz             WR/DB  5-7  115   15  So.
 87  Brad Golden              WR/DL  6-0  160   14  Fr.
 88  Scott Puracchio          WR/DB  5-11 170   16  Jr.
 89  Chad Kaitschuck          WR/DB  5-6  120   15  So.
 Specialists

Kickoffs: 13 Shane Longest
Kickoff Returns: 21 Ryan Friddle, 18 Nick Hansen
Punter: 13 Shane Longest
Punt Returns: 21 Ryan Friddle, 18 Nick Hansen
Placekicker: 13 Shane Longest
Placekick Holder: 20 Jon Niehls
 Starters

Offense

RE      80  Travis Quigly            6-2  187   17  Sr.
RT      77  Mike Flores              6-2  245   17  Sr.
RG      57  Brett Farmer             6-4  215   17  Sr.
C       51  Keith Phelan             5-10 187   17  Sr.
LG      55  Eric Dillion             5-11 190   16  Jr.
LT      64  Chris Alberico           6-1  215   16  Jr.
LE      81  Adam Krutchen            6-1  175   16  Jr.
QB      15  Tanner Roark             6-1  180   16  Jr.
FB      33  Mark Harrison            5-10 182   16  Jr.
WB      20  Jon Niehls               5-9  167   17  Sr.
WB      12  Tony Vercelli            5-10 206   16  Jr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 6-0, 181
Line: 6-1, 210
Receivers: 6-0, 184

Defense

DE      57  Brett Farmer             6-4  215   17  Sr.
DT      67  Chris Molle              5-9  235   17  Sr.
DT      77  Mike Flores              6-2  245   17  Sr.
DE      80  Travis Quigly            6-2  187   17  Sr.
OLB     25  Rob Murphy               6-1  170   16  Jr.
ILB     12  Tony Vercelli            5-10 206   16  Jr.
ILB     55  Eric Dillion             5-11 190   16  Jr.
OLB     20  Jon Niehls               5-9  167   17  Sr.
CB      21  Ryan Friddle             5-10 175   16  Jr.
CB      18  Nick Hansen              5-9  160   16  Jr.
S       15  Tanner Roark             6-1  180   16  Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-11, 172
Line: 6-1, 220
Linebackers: 5-11, 183
 Statistics

TEAM STATISTICS

For Against Points 437 71 First Downs 147 First Downs Rushing 114 First Downs Passing 33 Rushes Attempted 509 299 Yards Rushing 3058 610 Yards Passing 1094 737 Total Yards 4152 1347 Passes Attempted 141 201 Passes Completed 62 68 Passes Had Intercepted 6 18 Fumbles 11 14 Fumbles Lost 6 6 Interceptions 6 18

SCORING BY QUARTERS

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total For 108 179 69 81 437 Against

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

Scoring TD PAT1 PAT2 FG Total Tony Vercelli 31 0 1 0 219 Tanner Roark 16 0 0 0 112 Shane Longest 0 54 0 7 75 Rushing Att. Yds. TD Avg. Long Tony Vercelli 189 1397 24 7.4 62 Jon Niehls 100 501 5 5.0 35 Marc Harrison 49 367 3 7.5 57 Passing Att. Comp. Int. Yds. TD Tanner Roark 140 61 6 1089 10 Receiving No. Yds. TD Avg. Ryan Friddle 23 387 2 16.8 Tony Vercelli 16 293 5 18.3 Rob Murphy 7 119 0 17.0 Punting No. Avg. Long Shane Longest 48 34.3 51 PAT PAT FG FG Long Placekicking Att. Made Att. Made Shane Longest 57 54 15 7 47 Tackles Solo Assist Sacks Sack Yds. Tony Vercelli 77 41 Tanner Roark 55 29 Mike Flores 53 27 Brett Farmer 40 39 Eric Dillion 23 10
 Scores

Date   Opponent                     W/L Own Opp
8/30   Lisle (Sr.)                    W  31  12
9/5    Manteno                        W  52   0
9/12   Peotone                        W  26   0
9/19   Plano                          W  30   6
9/26   Braidwood (Reed-Custer)        W  24   0
10/3   Sandwich                       W  41   6
10/10  Seneca                         W  61   6
10/17  Coal City                      W  28   6
10/24  Dwight                         W  21  13
IHSA Playoffs
*11/1  Eureka                         W  42   0
*11/7  Palos Heights (Chicago Christian)   W  28   7
*11/15 Clifton (Central)              W  25  14
*11/22 DuQuoin (H.S.)                 W  28   7

 Head Coach Jeff Reents

Year      W-L       
Wilmington
1994      3-6       
1995      5-4       
1996      11-1      
1997      10-1      
1998      6-4       
1999      8-2       
2000      8-3       
2001      6-4       
2002      12-1       (3rd)
2003      13-0      
10 yrs.   82-26     

 Tournament History

1987      12   28  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Howard Becker
      L   12   28  Chicago (Luther North)
1988      56   27  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  Howard Becker
      W   35    0  Lisle (Sr.)
      W   21   14  Yorkville
      L    0   13  Geneva
1992       6   19  0-1            DNP  Howard Becker
      L    6   19  Evergreen Park
1996      75   45  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Jeff Reents
      W   37    6  Seneca
      W   24   18  Lombard (Montini)
      L   14   21  Marengo
1997      35   43  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Jeff Reents
      W   28   10  Wheaton (St. Francis)
      L    7   33  Woodstock (Marian)
1998       9   54  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Jeff Reents
      L    9   54  Maple Park (Kaneland)
1999      58   62  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Jeff Reents
      W   34   28  Breese (Mater Dei)
      L   24   34  Mt. Carmel
2000      34   22  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Jeff Reents
      W   27    0  Poplar Grove (North Boone)
      L    7   22  Fulton (H.S.)
2001       9   28  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Jeff Reents
      L    9   28  Stillman Valley
2002      95   67  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Jeff Reents
      W   29    7  Sherrard
      W   24   14  Spring Valley (Hall)
      W   27   20  Clifton (Central)
      L   15   26  Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception)





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