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Morrison (12-1)


School Information

Name: Morrison High School
City: Morrison
County: Whiteside
Enrollment: 349
Nickname: Mustangs
Colors: Red/White
Conference: Big Rivers
Superintendent: Suellen Girard
Principal: Scott Vance
Athletic Director: Gus Linke
Head Coach: Cory Bielema
Assistant Coaches: Gregg Dolan, Scott Rickels, Duane Shaffer, Tim Stout, Brian Onken, Jamie Rodriguez, Dustin Vandermyde, Nick Vandermyde, Dan Wilkens.
Athletic Trainer: Dr. John Miller
Captains: Danny Dennehey, Andy Schaver, Logan Kuehl, Matt McDonnell.
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Sterling (Newman Central Catholic), 22-19, in Quarterfinal

Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Yr.
2 Mason Sitzmore QB-DB 5-9 120 15 Fr.
3 Brandon Belt E-DB 6-1 170 17 Sr.
5 Kyle Heusinkveld E-DB 6-3 145 17 Sr.
6 Zach Lyerla RB-LB 5-9 135 18 Sr.
7 Matt Wilkens QB-DB 5-10 160 16 Jr.
8 Tylr Dolan QB-LB 5-9 135 16 So.
11 Danny Dennehey QB-DB 6-2 185 17 Sr.
12 Brandon Neighbour E-DB 6-1 145 18 Sr.
15 Mark McDonnell RB-LB 5-10 170 18 Sr.
18 Ty Peterson RB-DB 5-8 130 15 So.
20 Victor Bramm RB-DB 6-0 175 16 Jr.
22 Andrew Connelly RB-LB 5-10 175 16 Jr.
23 Andrew Volckmann E-DB 5-9 135 16 Jr.
24 Matt Weets E-LB 5-10 165 18 Sr.
29 Kollin Burn RB-DB 5-8 140 15 So.
30 Triston Houzenga RB-DB 5-8 125 14 Fr.
32 Rowdy Lathrop RB-LB 5-8 165 17 Sr.
33 Brock Deter E-DB 6-0 180 17 Jr.
34 Bill Greul E-LB 6-2 170 16 So.
36 Alex Weeks E-LB 5-11 170 16 Jr.
42 Andy Schaver RB-LB 6-2 195 18 Sr.
44 Ryan Mayberry E-DB 6-1 140 16 So.
45 Danny Willis RB-DB 5-9 145 17 Jr.
51 Logan Kuehl OL-DL 6-0 205 17 Sr.
52 Matt McDonnell OL-DL 5-11 225 18 Sr.
53 Kyle Meurs OL-LB 6-1 175 16 Jr.
54 Calvin Harridge OL-LB 6-2 195 16 Jr.
55 Mike Rennie OL-DL 6-3 165 16 Jr.
56 Kurtis Klimson OL-DL 6-3 185 15 So.
60 Austin Lewis OL-DL 6-1 185 16 Jr.
61 Seth Buckwalter OL'DL 5-11 230 17 Jr.
62 Mitch Butt OL-DL 6-4 220 18 Sr.
65 Kyle Hodge OL-DL 6-0 230 16 So.
66 Tom Kohl OL-DL 5-11 185 15 So.
68 Kasey Hodge OL-DL 5-10 195 16 So.
70 Leather Lewis OL-LB 5-11 165 14 Fr.
72 Austin Shoup RB-LB 6-0 175 15 Fr.
73 Marcus Maxfield OL-DL 5-9 135 14 Fr.
74 Skylar McCombs OL-DL 5-10 250 14 Fr.
75 Ethan Pruis OL-DL 6-1 225 17 Sr.
76 Bennett Klima E-DB 5-11 130 14 Fr.
77 Alec Klimson OL-DL 6-7 210 17 Sr.
88 Justin Cronister E-DB 6-1 165 15 So.

Specialists

Kickoffs: Logan Kuehl
Kickoff Returns: Mark McDonnell, Danny Willis, Alexander Volckmann
Punter: Andy Schaver
Punt Returns: Dany Willis, Danny Dennehey, Zach Lyerla
Placekicker: Andy Schaver
Placekick Holder: Mark McDonnell

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Age Year
C 54 Calvin Harridge 6-2 195 16 Jr.
G 51 Logan Kuehl 6-0 205 17 Sr.
G 52 Matt McDonnell 5-11 225 18 Sr.
QB 11 Danny Dennehey 6-2 185 17 Sr.
RB 15 Mark McDonnell 5-10 170 18 Sr.
RB 42 Andy Schaver 6-2 195 18 Sr.
RB 45 Danny Willis 5-9 145 17 Jr.
SE 3 Brandon Belt 6-1 170 17 Sr.
T 62 Mitch Butt 6-4 220 18 Sr.
T 75 Ethan Pruis 6-1 225 17 Sr.
TE 33 Brock Deter 6-0 180 17 Jr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 6-0, 174
Line: 6-1, 214
Receivers: 6-0, 175
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Age Year
CB 12 Brandon Neighbour 6-1 145 18 Sr.
CB 23 Andrew Volckmann 5-9 135 16 Jr.
DE 51 Logan Kuehl 6-0 205 17 Sr.
DE 62 Mitch Butt 6-4 220 18 Sr.
LB 53 Kyle Meurs 6-1 175 16 Jr.
LB 54 Calvin Harridge 6-2 195 16 Jr.
LB 36 Alex Weeks 5-11 170 16 Jr.
LB 42 Andy Schaver 6-2 195 18 Sr.
LB 15 Mark McDonnell 5-10 170 18 Sr.
NT 52 Matt McDonnell 5-11 225 18 Sr.
S 33 Brock Deter 6-0 180 17 Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-11, 153
Line: 6-1, 217
Linebackers: 6-0, 181

Statistics 

TEAM STATISTICS

                        For   Against              
Points                  430   180                  
First Downs             251   117                  
First Downs Rushing     178   62                   
First Downs Passing     68    44                   
Rushes Attempted        533   429                  
Yards Rushing           2847  1161                 
Yards Passing           1623  1015                 
Total Yards             4452  2176                 
Passes Attempted        167   156                  
Passes Completed        93    62                   
Passes Had Intercepted  7     12                   
Fumbles                 32    34                   
Fumbles Lost            19    21                   
Interceptions           12    7                    


SCORING BY QUARTERS

                        1st   2nd    3rd    4th    Total
For                     126   128    112    63     430
Against                 39    51     19     35     130


INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

Scoring                 TD    PAT1   PAT2   FG     Total
Andy Schaver            114   25     2      3      154
Mark McDonnell          84                         84
Danny Willis            48                         48
Rushing                 Att.  Yds.   TD     Avg.   Long
Andy Schaver            188   1034   19     5.5    
Mark McDonnell          140   942    11     6.7    
Danny Willis            49    323    3      6.6    
Passing                 Att.  Comp.  Int.   Yds.   TD
Danny Dennehey          160   90     7      1585   13
Receiving               No.   Yds.   TD     Avg.   
Kyle Heusinkveld        22    313    14.2          
Danny Willis            19    395    5      20.8   
Mark McDonnell          17    230    3      13.5   
Brandon Belt            13    327    4      25.2   
Punting                 No.   Avg.   Long          
Andy Schaver            23    35                   
                        PAT   PAT    FG     FG     
Placekicking            Att.  Made   Att.   Made   Long
Andy Schaver            49    35     2      1      32
Tackles                 Solo  Assist Sacks  Sack Yds.
Calvin Harridge         71    58                   
Matt McDonnell          85    32                   
Logan Kuehl             65    22                   






Scores





  

 

Date
  Opponent
  W/L
  Own
  Opp

 

 

  8/26
  Fulton (H.S.)
  W
   45 
   0 

 

 

  9/2
  Peru (St. Bede)
  W
   35 
   14 

 

 

  9/9
  Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)
  L
   0 
   24 

 

 

  9/16
  Ottawa (Marquette)
  W
   41 
   14 

 

 

  9/23
  Port Byron (Riverdale)
  W
   33 
   7 

 

 

  9/30
  Kewanee (H.S.)
  W
   54 
   33 

 

 

  10/7
  Amboy [Amboy-LaMoille Coop]
  W
   10 
   0 

 

 

  10/14
  Manlius (Bureau Valley)
  W
   54 
   8 

 

 

  10/21
  Erie [E.-Prophetstown Coop]
  W
   49 
   0 

 

 

  IHSA Playoffs
 

 

  *10/29
  Port Byron (Riverdale)
  W
   32 
   20 

 

 

  *11/5
  Lanark (Eastland) [E.-Pearl City Coop]
  W
   33 
   12 

 

 

  *11/12
  Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)
  W
   15 
   12 

 

 

  *11/19
  Toulon (Stark County)
  W
   28 
   0

Head Coach Cory Bielema
Year W-L
Morrison
2008 8-3
2009 14-0 (1st)
2010 10-2
2011 12-1
4 yrs. 44-6

Tournament History 

1981-2A     6   35  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Tom Jobst
       L    6   35  Polo
1982-2A     7   13  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Tom Jobst
       L    7   13  Richmond (R.-Burton)
1986-2A    12   29  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Tom Jobst
       L   12   29  Galena (H.S.)
1987-2A    35    7  3-0 (11-1)     DNP  Tom Jobst
       W    7    0  Genoa (G.-Kingston)
       W   32    6  Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)
       L    7   35  Woodstock (Marian)
1988-2A    33    0  3-0 (9-3)      DNP  Scott Rickels
       W   24   20  Stockton
       W   12    6  Galena (H.S.)
       L    0   33  Aledo
1990-2A    20   28  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Scott Rickels
       L   20   28  Galena (H.S.) (OT)
1991-2A    22    6  2-0 (8-3)      DNP  Scott Rickels
       W   44    0  Mt. Carroll
       L    6   22  Fulton (H.S.)
1992-2A    35    6  3-0 (9-3)      DNP  Jerry Navarra
       W   40   16  Warren
       W   37   18  Galena (H.S.)
       L    6   35  Richmond (R.-Burton)
1993-2A     0   14  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Jerry Navarra
       L    0   14  Aledo
1994-2A     9   14  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Jerry Navarra
       L    9   14  Lisle (Sr.)
1995-2A     0   34  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Jerry Navarra
       L    0   34  Taylor Ridge (Rockridge)
1996-2A     7   14  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Jerry Navarra
       L    7   14  Fulton (H.S.)
1997-2A    24   14  2-0 (9-2)      DNP  Jerry Navarra
       W   14    0  Lena (L.-Winslow)
       L   14   24  Clifton (Central)
1998-2A    20   19  2-0 (9-2)      DNP  Jerry Navarra
       W   38   15  Fulton (H.S.)
       L   19   20  Paxton (P.-Buckley-Loda)
1999-2A    27   12  2-0 (9-2)      DNP  Jerry Navarra
       W   56    6  Gibson City (G.C.-Melvin-Sibley)
       L   12   27  Aledo
2004-2A    13   14  0-1 (5-5)      DNP  Scott Rickels
       L   13   14  Poplar Grove (North Boone)
2005-2A    32   15  2-0 (8-3)      DNP  Scott Rickels
       W   54   22  Warren
       L   15   32  Dakota
2006-2A    21   20  4-0 (11-2)     DNP  Scott Rickels
       W   14    3  Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)
       W   49    0  Oneida (ROWVA)
       W   28    7  Lena (L.-Winslow)
       L   20   21  Westville
2007-2A    17    7  3-0 (11-1)     DNP  Scott Rickels
       W   39   14  Peru (St. Bede)
       W   45   14  Forreston
       L    7   17  Dakota
2008-2A    12    6  2-0 (8-3)      DNP  Cory Bielema
       W   35    7  Downs (Tri-Valley)
       L    6   12  Manlius (Bureau Valley)
2009-2A    36   14  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Cory Bielema
       W   55   20  Mackinaw (Deer Creek-M.)
       W   42    0  Lanark (Eastland)
       W   14    7  Orion
       W   42   18  Gibson City (G.C.-Melvin-Sibley)
       W   36   14  Maroa (M.-Forsyth)
2010-2A    22   19  3-0 (10-2)     DNP  Cory Bielema
       W   49   12  Taylor Ridge (Rockridge)
       W   42    9  Lanark (Eastland)
       L   19   22  Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)