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
 

 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