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State Final Teams: Byron | Tolono (Unity)

Tolono (Unity) (13-0)


School Information

Name: Unity High School
City: Tolono
County: Champaign
Classification Enrollment: 517
Nickname: Rockets
Colors: Maroon/White
Conference: (independent)
: Scott Hamilton
Superintendent: Andrew Larson
Principal: Phil Morrison
Athletic Director / Head Coach: Scott Hamilton
Assistant Coaches: Austin Bonnell, Rich Bonnell, Collin Davis, Chad Eisenmenger, Tony Reetz, Patrick Striegel, Mitch Negangard, Logan Patton, Dave Fink
Athletic Trainer: Josh Shride
Captains: Grant Albaugh, Blake Kimball, Chance Ingleman, Dillon Rutledge
Managers: Owen Taylor/ Blair Kimball, Reece Sarver/ Addy Montgomery, Ava Vasey/ Mac Weller, Avery Alagna/Anna Hamilton

Roster

  
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
1 Nat Nosler RB-DB 6-0 190 Sr.
2 Blake Kimball QB-DB 6-0 170 Sr.
3 Tyler Hensch WR-DB 6-2 185 Sr.
4 Eric Miebach QB-DB 6-0 155 So.
5 Braxton Manuel WR-DB 6-0 150 Sr.
7 Will Cowan RB-DB 6-0 170 Jr.
8 Brennan Harris WR-DB 6-0 155 So.
9 Jay Saunders WR-DB 6-1 155 So.
10 Gavin Moore WR-DB 5-11 170 Jr.
11 Dillon Rutledge WR-DB 5-10 145 Sr.
12 Dylan Moore WR-DB 5-11 160 Jr.
13 Cale Rawdin QB-LB 6-2 175 Jr.
15 Damian Knoll WR-DB 6-0 185 Sr.
16 JD Wells WR-DB 5-9 135 So.
17 Luke Hart HB-LB 5-9 155 Jr.
19 Ethan Reifsteck WR-DB 5-9 135 So.
20 Aiden Porter WR-DB 5-11 155 So.
21 Andrew Thomas WR-DB 6-1 145 So.
22 Haidyn Hendricks RB-LB 5-8 195 Jr.
23 Jacob Maxwell WR-DB 6-2 195 Jr.
23 Jacob Maxwell WR-DB 6-2 195 Jr.
24 Trustan Price WR-LB 6-1 185 Sr.
26 Symon Griffin WR-DB 5-7 125 So.
27 Henry Thomas WR-LB 5-11 175 So.
30 Braden Clark WR-DB 6-0 145 So.
31 Camden Mette WR-DB 6-0 150 Jr.
32 Matt Brown RB-LB 6-1 175 Jr.
33 Kyler Anderson WR-LB 6-0 155 So.
35 Garrett Richardson RB-LB 6-0 155 Fr.
36 Nick Nosler HB-DL 6-2 180 Jr.
37 Halen Daly RB-DB 5-10 145 So.
45 Brock Suding RB-LB 6-0 175 So.
47 Kyus Root HB-DE 5-9 180 Jr.
50 Grant Albaugh OL-LB 6-1 185 Sr.
51 Liam Alt OL-DL 6-3 205 Sr.
52 Hunter Duncan OL-DL 5-10 210 Jr.
53 Payton Bradley OL-DL 6-1 185 So.
54 Tyler Gumm OL-DL 5-11 195 So.
55 Oran Varela OL-DL 5-11 225 Sr.
56 Karson Richardson OL-DL 6-2 225 Sr.
57 Austin McDaniel OL-DL 5-9 275 Sr.
58 Boden Franklin OL-LB 6-2 185 Jr.
59 Alex Abrahamson OL-DL 6-0 230 Jr.
60 Cole Cook OL-DL 5-11 165 So.
61 Haileigh Clemmons OL-DL 5-0 165 Jr.
62 Thayden Root OL-DL 5-7 160 So.
64 Nathan Bleecher OL-DL 6-2 150 So.
66 Zach Renfrow OL-DL 6-2 160 So.
67 Mason Perry OL-DL 5-11 295 Jr.
68 Kalen Shoot OL-DL 6-2 225 Fr.
69 Cameron Marvin OL-DL 6-2 225 Sr.
72 Colby Loftsgaard OL-DL 5-11 175 Sr.
76 Jacob Mullins OL-DL 6-0 395 So.
77 Dominic Durson OL-DL 5-8 165 So.
78 Jaden Dene OL-DL 6-4 235 Fr.
79 Chance Ingleman OL-DL 6-2 285 Sr.
81 Dalton O'Neill WR-DB 6-2 165 So.
82 Austin Langendorf WR-LB 6-3 190 Jr.
85 Taylor Warfel WR-DB 6-1 175 Jr.

Specialists

Kickoff Specialist: Dillon Rutledge
Kickoff Returners: Tyler Hensch, Dillon Rutledge
Punter: Blake Kimball
Punt Returners: Dillon Rutledge
Placekicker: Dillon Rutledge
Placekick Holder: Dylan Moore

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
C 51 Liam Alt 6-3 205 Sr.
LG 52 Hunter Duncan 5-10 210 Jr.
LT 69 Cameron Marvin 6-2 225 Sr.
QB 2 Blake Kimball 6-0 170 Sr.
RB 32 Matt Brown 6-1 175 Jr.
RG 56 Karson Richardson 6-2 225 Sr.
RT 79 Chance Ingleman 6-2 285 Sr.
WR 3 Tyler Hensch 6-2 185 Sr.
WR 9 Jay Saunders 6-1 155 So.
WR 11 Dillon Rutledge 5-10 145 Sr.
WR 15 Damian Knoll 6-0 185 Sr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 6-0, 172
Line: 6-1, 230
Receivers: 6-0, 168
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
C 31 Camden Mette 6-0 150 Jr.
C 5 Braxton Manuel 6-0 150 Sr.
DE 36 Nick Nosler 6-2 180 Jr.
DE 47 Kyus Root 5-9 180 Jr.
DT 55 Oran Varela 5-11 225 Sr.
DT 57 Austin McDaniel 5-9 275 Sr.
LB 58 Boden Franklin 6-2 185 Jr.
LB 82 Austin Langendorf 6-3 190 Jr.
LB 50 Grant Albaugh 6-1 185 Sr.
S 7 Will Cowan 6-0 170 Jr.
S 1 Nat Nosler 6-0 190 Sr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 6-0, 180
Line: 5-11, 215
Linebackers: 6-1, 172

Statistics

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Scores

  
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
8/27 Fairbury (Prairie Central) W 41 28
9/3 St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) W 33 8
9/10 Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central) W 55 21
9/17 Stanford (Olympia) W 42 14
9/24 Bloomington (Central Catholic) W 41 13
10/1 Pontiac W 48 6
10/8 Rantoul W 49 0
10/15 Paxton (P.-Buckley-Loda) W 35 0
10/22 Monticello W 33 27
IHSA Playoffs
10/30 Newton W 46 6
11/6 Paxton (P.-Buckley-Loda) W 21 14
11/13 Williamsville W 28 7
11/20 Mt. Carmel W 28 21

Head Coach Scott Hamilton

  
Year W-L
Tolono (Unity)
1994 7-3
1995 8-2
1996 11-1
1997 11-1
1998 10-1
1999 11-2
2000 12-2 (2nd)
2001 6-4
2002 8-3
2003 11-2
2004 9-4
2005 13-1 (2nd)
2006 9-2
2007 7-4
2008 6-4
2009 13-1 (2nd)
2010 11-2
2011 11-2
2012 12-2 (2nd)
2013 8-3
2014 9-2
2015 10-4 (2nd)
2016 9-3
2017 9-2
2018 4-5
2019 9-2
2020 5-0
2021 13-0
28 yrs. 262-64

Tournament History

1978-2A     7   16  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Joe Summerville
       L    7   16  Beardstown
1987-3A    16   25  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Joe Summerville
       L   16   25  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
1990-2A    12   28  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Joe Summerville
       L   12   28  Villa Grove
1994-2A    14   22  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       L   14   22  Rushville
1997-2A     6   36  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   45    0  New Berlin
       W   28   20  Maroa (M.-Forsyth)
       L    6   36  Moweaqua (Central A & M)
1998-2A    20   22  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   28    6  Minonk (Fieldcrest)
       L   20   22  Aledo
1999-2A    13   40  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   56   41  Beardstown
       W   25    3  Riverton
       W   32   14  Tuscola
       L   13   40  Macon (Meridian)
2000-2A    14   35  4-1 (12-2)     2nd  Scott Hamilton
       W   40   20  Sullivan
       W   34   26  Staunton
       W   41   14  Tuscola
       W   44   20  Moweaqua (Central A & M)
       L   14   35  Stillman Valley
2001-3A    12   18  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       L   12   18  Sullivan
2002-3A     9   10  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   59   18  Illiopolis
       L    9   10  Decatur (St. Teresa)
2003-3A     6   21  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   40    7  Litchfield
       W   21   14  Elgin (H.S.)
       W   26    0  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
       L    6   21  Stillman Valley
2004-3A     7   28  3-1 (9-4)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   14    7  Carlinville
       W   48   13  Carmi (C.-White County)
       W   18   14  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
       L    7   28  Addison (Driscoll)
2005-3A     7   34  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Scott Hamilton
       W   49    7  Litchfield
       W   40   20  Gillespie
       W   21   20  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
       W   31   20  Plano
       L    7   34  Manlius (Bureau Valley)
2006-3A    17   21  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   42    0  Pittsfield
       L   17   21  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
2007-3A     6    7  1-1 (7-4)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   43    6  Riverton
       L    6    7  Carterville
2008-3A    21   28  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       L   21   28  Macomb
2009-3A    22   52  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Scott Hamilton
       W   42   23  Robinson
       W   47    7  DuQuoin (H.S.)
       W   34   21  Nashville
       W   58   53  Greenville
       L   22   52  Stillman Valley
2010-3A    19   29  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   34    7  Monticello
       W   24   20  Decatur (St. Teresa)
       W   41   20  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
       L   19   29  Stillman Valley
2011-3A    26   50  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   41    6  Champaign (St. Thomas More)
       W   27   14  Monticello
       W   35    7  Macomb
       L   26   50  Aurora (A. Christian)
2012-3A    12   42  4-1 (12-2)     2nd  Scott Hamilton
       W   46    8  Pana (H.S.)
       W   22    7  Pleasant Plains
       W   10    7  Williamsville
       W   56   21  Greenville
       L   12   42  Aurora (A. Christian)
2013-3A     7   45  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   27   13  Decatur (St. Teresa)
       L    7   45  Williamsville
2014-3A    14   41  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   34   18  Peru (St. Bede)
       L   14   41  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
2015-3A     7   50  4-1 (10-4)     2nd  Scott Hamilton
       W   42   24  Marshall
       W   55   20  Virden (North Mac)
       W   41   34  Monticello
       W   30    8  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
       L    7   50  Kankakee (McNamara)
2016-3A    42   49  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   46   20  Vandalia
       W   48   22  Mt. Carmel
       L   42   49  Virden (North Mac)
2017-4A    18   33  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   61   42  Pontiac
       L   18   33  Herrin (H.S.)
2019-4A     6   31  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   42   14  Clinton
       L    6   31  Kankakee (McNamara)