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State Final Teams: Aurora (A. Christian) | Tolono (Unity)

Tolono (Unity) (12-1)


School Information

Name: Unity High School
City: Tolono
County: Champaign
Classification Enrollment: 482
Nickname: Rockets
Colors: Maroon/White
Conference: (independent)
Head Coach: Scott Hamilton
Superintendent: Andrew Larson
Principal: Phil Morrison
Athletic Director/Head Coach: Scott Hamilton
Assistant Coaches: Dave Bass, Rich Bonnell, Bob Case, Collin Davis, Dave Fink, Nick Lindsey, Tony Reetz, Patrick Striegel, Kyle Tutt
Athletic Trainer: Amy Jahnol
Captains: Gage Bolt, Micah Johnson, Mitch Negangard
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Aurora (A. Christian), 50-26, in Semifinal

Roster

  
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
1 Damien Hardy WR-DB 5-10 145 Jr.
2 Brandon Deaville WR-DB 6-2 190 Sr.
3 Mitch Negangard RB-LB 6-1 205 Sr.
4 Brandon Carter WR-DB 5-9 160 Sr.
5 Cody Innes TE-LB 6-1 180 Sr.
6 Taylor White QB-DB 5-10 175 So.
7 Justin Deters QB-DB 6-1 180 Jr.
8 Tyler Clark WR-DB 5-8 130 So.
9 Kameron Heath TE-LB 5-11 165 Jr.
10 Brandon Reich WR-DB 5-7 145 So.
12 Mitchell Snodgrass WR-DB 5-11 150 Jr.
13 Jacob Styan WR-DB 5-9 150 Jr.
15 Micah Johnson WR-DB 6-1 185 Sr.
16 Chris Branson WR-DB 6-0 150 So.
17 Hiley Freeman TE-DL 6-2 195 So.
20 Austin Dillavou WR-DB 6-3 170 Sr.
22 Kolson McFall RB-LB 5-10 175 Sr.
23 Michael Holladay RB-DB 5-10 155 Sr.
24 Logan Toney WR-DB 5-9 135 So.
25 Cody Payne WR-DB 5-11 160 Sr.
26 Lucas Stark QB-DB 5-10 165 Fr.
27 Chandler Cousins RB-LB 5-10 160 Fr.
33 Colton Reed RB-LB 5-9 185 So.
35 Derek Hooker WR-DB 6-5 170 Sr.
36 Conner Grace RB-LB 5-11 185 Jr.
40 Donnie Rusher WR-LB 5-9 155 Sr.
42 Elijah Miller RB-LB 5-11 155 So.
44 Tyler Lindsey RB-LB 5-9 205 Jr.
50 Austin Bonnell OL-LB 5-10 180 So.
51 Cameron Spomer OL-LB 5-6 160 So.
52 Wynn Burroughs OL-DL 5-11 230 Jr.
53 Anthony Vasquez OL-DL 5-11 230 Jr.
54 Dalton Grimm OL-LB 5-10 190 Jr.
55 Joshua Fong OL-DL 6-0 225 Sr.
57 Kyle Quimby OL-LB 5-6 145 So.
58 Tyler Crowl OL-DL 6-2 195 Jr.
59 Jared Abrahamson OL-DL 6-1 200 Sr.
60 Adam Kohlmann OL-DL 5-11 180 Jr.
62 Zach Gadbury OL-DL 6-0 205 Fr.
64 Trace Bialeschki OL-DL 5-6 230 So.
65 Doug Hughes OL-DL 6-0 240 So.
66 Joel Ping OL-DL 5-11 195 Sr.
67 Gage Bolt OL-LB 6-0 200 Sr.
69 Christian Moore OL-DL 6-3 205 Sr.
70 Ryan Spencer OL-DL 6-4 235 So.
72 Ben Tate OL-DL 6-0 245 Sr.
74 Kendall Neverman OL-DL 6-6 230 Sr.
75 Cameron Swearingen OL-DL 6-1 290 Sr.
77 Cole Swearingen OL-DL 5-10 180 So.
78 Dalton Newsome OL-DL 5-11 250 So.
79 Logan Sehie OL-DL 6-7 330 Sr.
81 Darian Goembel WR-DB 6-1 160 Jr.
90 Ian O'Brien OL-DL 5-11 240 Jr.

Specialists

Kickoffs: Cody Payne
Kickoff Returns: Micah Johnson, Conner Grace
Punter: Derek Hooker
Mitch Negangard

Punt Returns: Micah Johnson
Placekicker: Cody Payne
Placekick Holder: Mitchell Snodgrass

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Age Year
C 75 Cameron Swearingen 6-1 290   Sr.
LG 66 Joel Ping 5-11 195   Sr.
LT 74 Kendall Neverman 6-6 230   Sr.
QB 7 Justin Deters 6-1 180   Jr.
RB 36 Conner Grace 5-11 185   Jr.
RG 54 Dalton Grimm 5-10 190   Jr.
RT 69 Christian Moore 6-3 205   Sr.
SL 15 Micah Johnson 6-1 185   Sr.
TE 17 Hiley Freeman 6-2 195   So.
WB 44 Tyler Lindsey 5-9 205   Jr.
WR 35 Derek Hooker 6-5 170   Sr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-11, 190
Line: 6-1, 222
Receivers: 6-3, 183
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Age Year
CB 12 Mitchell Snodgrass 5-11 150   Jr.
CB 23 Michael Holladay 5-10 155   Sr.
DE 53 Anthony Vasquez 5-11 230   Jr.
DE 59 Jared Abrahamson 6-1 200   Sr.
LB 67 Gage Bolt 6-0 200   Sr.
LB 22 Kolson McFall 5-10 175   Sr.
LB 33 Colton Reed 5-9 185   So.
LB 3 Mitch Negangard 6-1 205   Sr.
NG 79 Logan Sehie 6-7 330   Sr.
S 25 Cody Payne 5-11 160   Sr.
S 36 Conner Grace 5-11 185   Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-11, 162
Line: 6-2, 253
Linebackers: 5-11, 191

Statistics

TEAM STATISTICS          
                              For
Points                        483
First Downs              
First Downs Rushing      
First Downs Passing      
Rushes Attempted              612
Yards Rushing                4428
Yards Passing                1121
Total Yards                  5549
Passes Attempted              121
Passes Completed               62
Passes Had Intercepted          5
Fumbles                         9
Fumbles Lost                    7
Interceptions                   5
                         
SCORING BY QUARTERS      
                              1st     2nd     3rd     4th
For                           147     177     108      51
Against                        41      52      60      70
                         
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS       
Scoring                        TD    PAT1    PAT2      FG
Conner Grace                   16                        
Justin Deters                  15               1        
Micah Johnson                  14               1        
Mitch Negangard                12                        
                         
Rushing                      Att.    Yds.      TD    Avg.
Conner Grace                  213    1462      16     6.9
Justin Deters                 183    1272      15     7.0
Mitch Negangard                94     947      12    10.1
Micah Johnson                  59     350       4     5.9
                         
                         
                         
Passing                      Att.   Comp.    Int.    Yds.
Justin Deters                 115      58       4    1049
                         
                         
                         
                         
Receiving                     No.    Yds.      TD    Avg.
Micah Johnson                  31     670       9    21.6
Tyler Lindsey                  16     280       3    17.5
Derek Hooker                    5      75       1    15.0
                         
                         
                         
Punting                       No.    Avg.
Derek Hooker                   10    38.6
                         
                              PAT     PAT      FG
Placekicking                 Att.    Made    Att.    Made
Cody Payne                     49      42       4       3
                         
Tackles                      Solo  Assist     No.
Mitch Negangard                59

Scores

  
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
IHSA Playoffs
*8/24 Macon (Meridian) W 59 6
*8/31 Maroa (M.-Forsyth) W 7 6
*9/7 Moweaqua (Central A & M) L 41 47
*9/14 Argenta (A.-Oreana) W 29 26
*9/21 Sullivan [S.-Okaw Valley Coop] W 49 20
*9/28 Decatur (St. Teresa) W 49 21
*10/5 Monticello W 18 14
*10/12 Clinton W 47 28
*10/19 Shelbyville W 50 12
IHSA Playoffs
*10/27 Pana (H.S.) W 46 8
*11/3 Pleasant Plains W 22 7
*11/10 Williamsville W 10 7
*11/17 Greenville W 56 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 12-1
19 yrs. 186-42

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)