Morris Boys Football — 2007-08 

 Morris (11-2)

 School Information
Name: Morris High School
City: Morris
City Population: 13,282
County: Grundy
Enrollment: 1047
Nickname: Redskins
Colors: Maroon/White
Conference: Southwest Prairie
Superintendent: Pat Halloran
Principal: Kelly Hussey
Athletic Director/Head Coach: George Dergo
Assistant Coaches: Dave Auwerda, John Courter, Andy Peterson, Alan Thorson, Alex Ulrich, John Wodziak

Trainer: John Mackinson
Captains: Tyler Hartley, Ben Olson, Zach Thetard, Stephen Wagner
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Normal (Community), 31-0, in Class 6A Second Round

 Roster

No.  Name                     Pos.   Ht.  Wt.  Age  Yr.
  1  Kevin Bell               WR/DB  6-1  164   16  Jr.
  2  David Balzer             K      5-10 180   16  Jr.
  3  Nathan Slattery          RB/LB  5-10 184   17  Sr.
  4  Matt Hussey              QB/DB  5-11 155   16  Jr.
  6  Drew Hanson              QB/DB  6-0  195   17  Sr.
  7  Tyler Matteson           SE/DB  5-7  130   17  Sr.
  8  Mark Yard                FB/LB  5-9  190   16  Jr.
  9  Zach Flood               SE/DB  5-7  146   16  Jr.
 10  Tyler Thetard            TE/DE  5-11 161   16  So.
 11  Jordan Bruyn             QB/DB  6-1  161   16  So.
 12  Danny Niewinski          RB/DB  5-5  125   15  So.
 13  Josh Simons              RB/DB  5-10 166   18  Sr.
 15  Tim Sereno               TE/DE  6-1  193   16  Jr.
 16  Anthony Lawless          FB/DE  5-9  153   15  So.
 17  Ryan Clauson             RB/DB  5-10 186   17  Sr.
 18  Jake Perry               RB/DB  5-11 170   16  So.
 19  Cody Hester              WR/DB  5-6  125   15  So.
 20  Charlie Shroba           RB/DL  5-8  182   18  Sr.
 21  Matt Gronek              RB/DB  5-8  147   16  So.
 22  Ryan Burling             SE/DB  5-9  151   16  Jr.
 23  Troy Granger             RB/DB  5-8  151   16  Jr.
 24  Ryan Hicks               SE/DB  5-8  160   17  Sr.
 26  Abe Black                RB/DE  6-1  203   18  Sr.
 27  Martin Maldonado         QB/DB  5-9  138   15  So.
 28  Jack Allen               RB/DB  5-7  150   16  Jr.
 29  Brett Clauson            RB/DB  5-6  141   15  So.
 30  Adam Tondini             RB/DB  6-0  201   17  Jr.
 32  Drew Tondini             RB/LB  6-0  225   17  Jr.
 33  Tom Doran                TE/DE  6-0  176   17  Sr.
 34  Nathan Glasper           RB/DB  5-10 156   15  So.
 35  Rex Layne                RB/LB  5-8  146   15  So.
 36  Stephen Wagner           RB/DB  5-11 183   17  Sr.
 37  Derek Cryder             RB/DB  5-10 181   17  Sr.
 39  Derek Redford            WR/DB  5-11 161   15  So.
 41  Steve Bailey             RB/DB  5-4  164   18  Sr.
 42  Jordan Cryder            OL/DL  5-10 268   17  Sr.
 44  Justin Porter            FB/LB  5-11 225   16  Jr.
 45  Devin Singer             TE/LB  5-10 163   15  So.
 47  Tyler Coleman            FB/LB  5-10 170   15  Fr.
 48  John Genau               RB/DB  5-9  168   17  Sr.
 50  Ben Olson                OL/DL  6-4  273   18  Sr.
 52  Brenton Ward             OL/LB  5-9  229   15  So.
 53  Robert Hicks             OL/DL  6-3  275   17  So.
 54  Andrew Cummings          OL/DL  5-11 206   18  Sr.
 55  Nick Clemmons            TE/DE  6-2  177   17  Sr.
 56  Mike Machetta            OL/DL  6-0  201   17  Sr.
 57  Chris Ingram             OL/DL  5-9  169   16  So.
 58  Jake Ellson              RB/DE  5-10 182   17  Sr.
 59  Tyler Hartley            OL/DL  5-10 235   18  Sr.
 60  Alex Clubb               OL/DL  5-7  195   16  So.
 61  Vince Enriques           OL/DL  5-6  217   15  So.
 62  Joe Tischer              OL/DL  5-11 234   17  Jr.
 63  Patrick Miracle          OL/DL  5-8  190   15  So.
 64  Chris Korst              OL/DL  6-0  237   17  Sr.
 66  Jeremiah Waldron         OL/DE  5-11 185   17  Sr.
 67  Corey Shoenwald          OL/DL  6-2  235   16  Jr.
 68  Tyler Ness               OL/DL  5-10 246   16  Jr.
 69  Jonathan Fuentes         OL/DL/K5-10 246   18  Sr.
 70  Eric Miller              OL/DE  6-2  219   18  Sr.
 71  Nick Martorano           OL/DL  5-7  168   16  So.
 72  Jeremy Sjostrom          OL/DL  5-9  249   18  Sr.
 73  Ty Torkelson             OL/DL  6-3  286   15  So.
 74  A.J. Ulrich              OL/DL  5-11 260   15  So.
 75  Caleb Mitchell           OL/DE  6-2  229   17  Sr.
 76  Abe Gonzalez             OL/DL  6-1  273   17  Sr.
 77  John Lyle                OL/DL  5-10 304   16  Jr.
 78  Aaron Odom               OL/DL  6-2  232   17  Jr.
 79  Melo Hairapetian         OL/DL  5-10 246   17  Jr.
 80  Kevin Henry              TE/DL  6-3  217   16  So.
 81  Zach Thetard             SE/DB  6-0  176   17  Sr.
 82  Drew Walls               OL/DL  5-5  148   16  So.
 83  Marc Machetta            OL/DL  5-4  141   15  So.
 84  Mike Henry               TE/DE  6-1  199   17  Sr.
 85  Tony Perez               TE/DE  6-0  170   16  Jr.
 86  Kody Enervold            OL/DL  5-3  150   15  So.
 87  Kyle Enervold            SE/DB  5-11 177   17  Sr.
 88  Jay Polson               SE/DB  6-0  143   17  Sr.
 89  Brett Borgstrom          OL/DL  5-3  142   16  So.
 90  Ryan Funk                TE/DE  6-1  203   17  Sr.
 Specialists

Kickoffs: 24 Ry. Hicks; 37 D. Cryder; 36 Wagner; 15 Sereno; 58 Elleson; 80 K. Henry; 32 D. Tondini; 30 A. Tondini; 4 (s) Hussey; 17 (m) Clauson; 2 (k) Balzer
Kickoff Returns: 84 Rt: M. Henry; 3 Rg: Slattery; 70 C: Miller; 17 Lg: Clauson; 66 Lr: Waldron; 32 Rte: D. Tondini; 33 Lte: Doran; 81 P: Z. Thetard; 36 R: Wagner; 30 M: A. Tondini; 24 L: Ry. Hicks
Punter: 24 Ra: Ry. Hicks; 80 Rt: K. Henry; 33 Rg: Doran; 36 C: Wagner; 54 Lg: Cummings; 66 Lt: Waldron; 15 La: Sereno; 30 Rp: A. Tondini; 32 Mp: D. Tondini; 3 Lp: Slattery; 6 P: Hanson
Punt Returns: 15 Wc: Sereno; 9 Wb: Flood; 4 We: Hussey; 33 Wt: Doran; 54 N: Cummings; 70 St: Miller; 80 Se: K. Henry; 17 Sb: Clauson; 18 Sc: Perry; 81 R: Z. Thetard; 36 R/block: Wagner
Placekicker: 84 Re: M. Henry; 50 Rt: Olson; 68 Rg: Ness; 3 C: Slattery; 67 Lg: Shoenwald; 75 Lt: Mitchell; 10 Le: T. Thetard; 30 Rw: A. Tondini; 81 H: Z. Thetard; 32 Lw: D. Tondini
Placekick Holder: 81 Z. Thetard
 Starters

Offense

RB       3  Nathan Slattery          5-10 184   17  Sr.
QB       6  Drew Hanson              6-0  195   17  Sr.
RB      30  Adam Tondini             6-0  201   17  Jr.
RB      36  Stephen Wagner           5-11 183   17  Sr.
R. TACKLE 50  Ben Olson                6-4  273   18  Sr.
CENTER  59  Tyler Hartley            5-10 235   18  Sr.
R. GUARD 69  Jonathan Fuentes         5-10 246   18  Sr.
L. GUARD 70  Eric Miller              6-2  219   18  Sr.
L. TACKLE 75  Caleb Mitchell           6-2  229   17  Sr.
WR      81  Zach Thetard             6-0  176   17  Sr.
WR      87  Kyle Enervold            5-11 177   17  Sr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-11, 191
Line: 6-1, 240
Receivers: 6-0, 176

Defense

DB       4  Matt Hussey              5-11 155   16  Jr.
LB      17  Ryan Clauson             5-10 186   17  Sr.
DB      30  Adam Tondini             6-0  201   17  Jr.
LB      32  Drew Tondini             6-0  225   17  Jr.
DB      36  Stephen Wagner           5-11 183   17  Sr.
TACKLE  42  Jordan Cryder            5-10 268   17  Sr.
TACKLE  50  Ben Olson                6-4  273   18  Sr.
NOSE    54  Andrew Cummings          5-11 206   18  Sr.
END     70  Eric Miller              6-2  219   18  Sr.
WR      81  Zach Thetard             6-0  176   17  Sr.
END     15  Tim Sereno               6-1  193   16  Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 6-0, 179
Line: 6-1, 232
Linebackers: 5-11, 206
 Statistics
 

 Scores

Date   Opponent                     W/L Own Opp
8/24   Pontiac                        L  13  16
8/31   Joliet (Catholic Academy)      L  15  51
9/7    Oswego (H.S.)                  W  30  19
9/14   Romeoville (H.S.)              W  42  13
9/21   Plainfield (Central)           W  14   7
9/28   Plainfield (South)             W  28  14
10/5   Oswego (East)                  W  33  12
10/12  Plainfield (North)             W  33   0
10/19  Minooka                        W  42   7
IHSA Playoffs
*10/26 Burlington (Central)           W  41  12
*11/3  Rochelle                       W  21   7
*11/10 Belvidere (H.S.)               W  32  27
*11/17 Woodstock (Marian)             W  10   9

 Head Coach George Dergo

Year      W-L       
Morris
2005      14-0       (1st)
2006      7-4       
2007      11-2      
3 yrs.    32-6      

 Tournament History

1979-3A    70   31  3-1 (12-1)     2nd  Dan Darlington
      W   29   10  Lisle (Sr.)
      W   21    6  Lisle (Benet Academy)
      W   14    8  Geneseo (Darnall)
      L    6    7  Mascoutah
1980-3A   122   14  4-0 (12-1)     1st  Dan Darlington
      W   27    8  Kankakee (McNamara)
      W   21    6  Metamora
      W   34    0  Plano
      W   40    0  Harrisburg
1983-4A    40   31  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Dan Darlington
      W   20   11  Kewanee (H.S.)
      W   17    6  Geneseo (Darnall)
      L    3   14  Woodstock (H.S.)
1984-4A    96   24  4-0 (13-0)     1st  Dan Darlington
      W   22    3  Metamora
      W   16    0  Lincoln
      W   27    7  Bethalto (Civic Memorial)
      W   31   14  Lisle (Benet Academy)
1985-4A    30   44  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Dan Darlington
      W   24   21  Lisle (Benet Academy)
      L    6   23  Lombard (Montini)
1987-4A     7   21  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Dan Darlington
      L    7   21  New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
1988-4A    53   42  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Dan Darlington
      W   28   15  Cary (C.-Grove)
      W   12    7  Ottawa (Twp.)
      L   13   20  Rockford (West)
1989-4A   114   33  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Dan Darlington
      W   14    0  Pontiac
      W   26    7  Peoria (Notre Dame)
      W   28    0  Peoria (H.S.)
      W   40   14  Highland
      L    6   12  Oak Lawn (Richards) (OT)
1990-4A    10   36  0-1 (9-1)      DNP  Dan Darlington
      L   10   36  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
1991-4A    44   39  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Dan Darlington
      W   30   23  Kankakee (McNamara)
      L   14   16  Oswego (H.S.)
1992-4A    66   29  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Dan Darlington
      W   44    0  Olympia Fields (Rich Central)
      L   22   29  Chicago Heights (Marian)
1993-4A    79   74  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Dan Darlington
      W   33   14  Urbana (H.S.)
      W   31   28  Kankakee (McNamara)
      L   15   32  Chicago Heights (Marian)
1994-4A   133   84  4-1 (12-2)     2nd  Dan Darlington
      W   59    0  Chicago (Westinghouse)
      W   21   20  Kankakee (Sr.)
      W   28   22  Kankakee (McNamara)
      W   25   14  Lansing (Thornton Fractional South)
      L    0   28  Belvidere
1995-4A    29   33  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Dan Darlington
      W    7    3  Minooka
      L   22   30  Kankakee (Sr.)
1996-4A    28   29  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Dan Darlington
      L   28   29  Minooka (OT)
1997-4A   109   48  3-1 (10-3)     DNP  Dan Darlington
      W   21   14  Batavia
      W   30    0  Midlothian (Bremen)
      W   41    0  Mundelein (Carmel)
      L   17   34  New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
1998-4A    45   33  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Dan Darlington
      W   31    7  Wauconda
      L   14   26  Geneseo (Darnall)
1999-4A    97   23  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Dan Darlington
      W   45    7  Salem
      W   38    0  Washington
      L   14   16  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
2001-5A   155   77  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Dan Darlington
      W   49    0  Peoria (Notre Dame)
      W   31   20  Kankakee (McNamara)
      W   27   16  Troy (Triad)
      W   28   14  Metamora
      L   20   27  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
2002-5A    81   21  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Dan Darlington
      W   40    0  Kankakee (McNamara)
      W   35    0  Johnsburg
      L    6   21  Rochelle
2003-5A    86   28  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  Dan Darlington
      W   42   14  Streator (Twp.)
      W   34    0  Country Club Hills (Hillcrest)
      L   10   14  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
2004-5A   141   37  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Dan Darlington
      W   53    6  Springfield (Lanphier)
      W   32    7  Pontiac
      W   21    7  Metamora
      W   35    0  Geneseo (Darnall)
      L    0   17  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
2005-6A   149   57  5-0 (14-0)     1st  George Dergo
      W   42    8  Crete (C.-Monee)
      W   32    6  Geneva
      W   28   21  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
      W   33   13  Crystal Lake (South)
      W   14    9  Normal (Community)
2006-6A    21   49  1-1 (7-4)      DNP  George Dergo
      W   21   18  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
      L    0   31  Normal (Community)