GAME NOTES
41ST ANNUAL
KHSAA/VALVOLINE STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ky. Fair & Expo Center
Cardinal Stadium
Louisville, KY
Dec. 3-4, 1999
FRIDAY, DEC. 3
CLASS
A
Hancock
County Hornets (12-2)
vs.
Beechwood
Tigers (12-2)
Noon
CLASS
AA
Glasgow
Scotties (11-3)
vs.
Boyle
County Rebels (14-0)
4
p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 4
CLASS
AAA
Owensboro
Red Devils (13-1)
vs.
Highlands
Bluebirds (13-1)
Noon
CLASS
AAAA
St.
Xavier Tigers (13-1)
vs.
Bryan
Station Defenders (13-1)
4 p.m.
WELCOME
Welcome to the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center and
Cardinal Stadium for the 1999 KHSAA/Valvoline State Football
Championships. Since 1979, Cardinal
Stadium has been home to the four state championship games. We hope you enjoy this weekend’s exciting
action as four state champions will be crowned. Should you need any assistance, please notify Butch Cope (KHSAA
SID) or any other member of the Championship Event Staff.
VALVOLINE 1999 STATE FOOTBALL FINALS CORPORATE PARTNER
The KHSAA wishes to thank Valvoline for its support of the 1999
State Football Finals. Please note that
official reference to the event should be the 1999 KHSAA/Valvoline State
Football Finals. Valvoline also served
as a corporate partner for the recent Boys’ & Girls’ State Soccer
Tournaments held at Georgetown College.
PRESS BOX RULES
This reminder that the press box, radio booths, photo decks
and field press areas are for working media only. No cheering will be tolerated and spouses/children are not
allowed in the press box or on the photo deck.
FOOTBALL CREDENTIALS
Credentials to the KHSAA/Valvoline State Football
Championships are issued to working media only. All credentials are granted to particular outlets and are
non-transferable. The transferring of
any credential without the consent of the KHSAA is strictly prohibited. Please don’t risk losing future privileges
to KHSAA State Championship events by transferring your credential,
particularly to high school coaches.
POSTGAME PROCEDURES
As in the past, there will be no interview room or interview
sessions. Coaches will be brought to
their sideline at the 40-yard line (closest to their dressing room) to conduct
any interviews. This will allow the
field to be cleared in preparation for trophy presentations. Player interviews should be conducted on the
SIDELINES off of the playing field, FOLLOWING trophy presentations.
PHOTOGRAPHERS/VIDEOGRAPHERS
Photographers/Videographers are reminded to REMAIN OUT OF
THE TEAM BOX AREA. With the rule change
this year, the team box area is from the 25-yard line to 25-yard line. Photographers/Videographers are to remain at
least five yards back from the “out-of-bounds” marks. Anyone with a photo pass or press box pass without a camera
will be asked to remain behind the roped area on the sidelines. Only working photographers should be in
front of the roped areas.
POSTGAME RESULTS
Results will be available in a timely fashion and passed out
in the main press box (Room 201) to working media following each contest. Results should be posted within 20-25
minutes following the conclusion of the second contest each day on the KHSAA
Internet site at www.khsaa.org. Score
by quarters, along with scoring plays will be listed on the site.
KHSAA PRESS BOX PHONE - UPDATES
Any media member wishing to receive updates may call the
KHSAA line in the press box at (502)363-1793.
VALVOLINE STATE FOOTBALL RADIO NETWORK
Host Communications, USA, Inc., Valvoline and the KHSAA have joined together to form the first Statewide Football Radio Network for the State Football Finals this weekend.
Valvoline joins the partnership as the title sponsor for the Radio Network. Host Communications will oversee production with USA, Inc., handling advertising.
The Valvoline State Football Radio Network will work much like the successful KU Sweet 16® State Basketball Radio Network in which locals stations may pick up a free broadcast feed of any or all of the four state championship games.
Doug Ormay of the Kentucky News Network, Doug James of the University of Louisville Football Radio Network and Tom Leach of the University of Kentucky Football Radio Network will call all the action live from the Fair & Expo Center.
HOME TEAMS / LOCKER ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
|
Class |
Team |
Jersey Color |
Home/Visitor |
Side of Stadium for Fans |
Warm-Up End |
|
A |
Hancock County |
Dark |
Home |
Far (Uncovered) |
Scoreboard |
|
A |
Beechwood |
Light |
Visitor |
Covered (Press Box) |
Closed |
|
AA |
Glasgow |
Dark |
Home |
Far (Uncovered) |
Scoreboard |
|
AA |
Boyle County |
Light |
Visitor |
Covered (Press Box) |
Closed |
|
AAA |
Owensboro |
Dark |
Home |
Far (Uncovered) |
Scoreboard |
|
AAA |
Highlands |
Light |
Visitor |
Covered (Press Box) |
Closed |
|
AAAA |
St. Xavier |
Dark |
Home |
Far (Uncovered) |
Scoreboard |
|
AAAA |
Bryan Station |
Light |
Visitor |
Covered (Press Box) |
Closed |
VIDEO SALES
The KHSAA will again be offering quality video tapes for
purchase from each of the state championship games. Videos come complete with play-by-play (Tom Leach, Fred Francis,
Doug Ormay and Doug James) and are just $24.95, plus $5 for shipping and
handling. Orders can be made by calling
the KHSAA at (606)299-5472. Only
Visa/MasterCard orders can be accepted by phone. Orders made prior to Dec. 11 will be mailed Dec. 19 to attempt to
ensure a Christmas delivery.
ASSOCIATED PRESS FINAL REGULAR SEASON FOOTBALL POLLS
CLASS AAAA
1. St. Xavier (9-1); t2. Male (9-1) and Bryan Station (9-1); 4. Henry Clay (9-1); 5. Trinity (Louisville) (9-1); 6. Hopkinsville (9-1); 7. Nelson County (9-1); 8. Tates Creek (8-2); 9. South Laurel (9-1); 10. Madison Central (7-3).
CLASS AAA
1. Highlands (9-1); 2. Franklin-Simpson (9-1); 3. Pulaski Southwestern (9-1); 4. Owensboro (9-1); 5. Sheldon Clark (10-0); 6. Lawrence County (9-1); 7. Dixie Heights (8-2); t8. Bowling Green (7-3) and Bell County (8-2); 10. Whitley County (8-2).
CLASS AA
1. Boyle County (10-0); 2. Lexington Catholic (9-1); 3. Middlesboro (8-2); 4. Breathitt County (9-1); 5. LaRue County (8-1); 6. Newport (9-1); 7. Corbin (7-3); 8. Mason County (8-2); 9. Taylor County (8-2); 10. Shelby Valley (9-1). -- Glasgow ranked 14th, receiving 4 votes.
CLASS A
1. Bellevue (10-0); 2. Beechwood (8-2); 3. Bardstown (9-1); 4. Hancock County (8-2); 5. Campbellsville (9-1); 6. Harrodsburg (8-2); 7. Pikeville (9-1); 8. Mayfield (7-3); 9. Crittenden County (9-1); 10. Harlan (9-1).
SUCCESS IN THE 90S
Following is a year-by-year record during the 1990s for this year’s State Football Finals teams. Beechwood, the state’s most successful program in the 90s, has the best winning percentange among the teams still alive. The Tigers have won 89.3% of their games. (records include postseason)
|
Program |
1999 |
1998 |
1997 |
1996 |
1995 |
1994 |
1993 |
1992 |
1991 |
1990 |
Total |
% |
|
Hancock Co. |
12-2 |
10-3 |
7-4 |
2-8 |
5-6 |
5-5 |
6-5 |
7-4 |
7-3 |
7-3 |
68-43 |
61.3 |
|
Beechwood |
12-2 |
12-1 |
14-0 |
12-2 |
11-3 |
15-0 |
11-3 |
13-1 |
15-0 |
10-3 |
125-15 |
89.3 |
|
Glasgow |
11-3 |
9-3 |
7-4 |
11-2 |
6-5 |
4-7 |
4-7 |
10-3 |
11-2 |
8-5 |
81-41 |
66.4 |
|
Boyle Co. |
14-0 |
7-5 |
11-1 |
11-3 |
10-3 |
9-4 |
2-8 |
7-4 |
1-9 |
3-8 |
75-45 |
62.5 |
|
Owensboro |
13-1 |
7-6 |
5-6 |
6-5 |
7-4 |
6-5 |
11-1 |
8-4 |
8-4 |
10-4 |
81-40 |
66.9 |
|
Highlands |
13-1 |
15-0 |
11-2 |
15-0 |
11-4 |
9-3 |
8-4 |
14-1 |
7-4 |
8-3 |
111-22 |
83.5 |
|
St. Xavier |
13-1 |
9-3 |
12-3 |
10-2 |
14-1 |
10-3 |
10-3 |
14-1 |
12-3 |
10-2 |
114-22 |
83.8 |
|
Bryan Station |
13-1 |
6-5 |
3-8 |
3-7 |
5-6 |
4-6 |
11-2 |
10-3 |
5-5 |
3-8 |
63-51 |
55.2 |
KENTUCKY FOOTBALL COACHING
TOP 10 WINS LIST
(As of Dec. 1, 1999 - Final Season Record for
active coaches listed. Coach, Last
School Coached (Seasons) Career Record
292 - Joe Jaggers, North Hardin (33) 292-105-3
282 - *Mojo Hollowell, Owensboro Catholic (37 in KY) 282-151-6
(Does not include 20-29-1 record in five seasons at John Marshall, IN); 1999: 8-5
280 - Walter Brugh, Paintsville (39) 280-136-5
271 - Garnis Martin, Bardstown (39) 271-114-7
258 - Owen Hauck, Boone County (30 in KY) 258-109-1 (Does not include 26-21-3 record in five seasons at Mt. Healthy, OH)
254 - Jack Morris, Mayfield (24) 254-50-2
253 - Dan Haley, Bowling Green (29) 253-79-3
249 - Preston “Ty” Holland, Murray (43) 249-159-28
233 - *Bob Schneider, Newport Central Catholic (34) 233-153 1999: 4-8
227 - *Dudley Hilton, Bourbon County (25) 227-75; 1999: 6-5
227 - Marshall Patterson, Fort Campbell (32) 227-120
* - active
ACTIVE & EYING THE TOP
Listed below are active football coaches approaching the Top 10 career-wins mark list and their final 1999 season record.
218 - Philip Haywood, Belfry (25) 218-86; 1999: 7-4
209 - Bob Redman, Male (25) 209-89-1; 1999: 11-2
201 - Lynn Ray, Covington Catholic (25) 201-102; 1999: 4-7
EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL PLAYOFF CHAMPIONSHIP
Eminence captured its fourth-consecutive Eight-Man Playoff Championship with a 46-32 win over Bethlehem on Nov. 19 at Alumni Stadium on the campus of Kentucky State University in Frankfort. This is the first season that the KHSAA sanctioned the championship. In prior years, the Board of Control had approved the playoffs for the teams fielding eight-man teams to have the postseason event.
First Round Results
Kentucky School f/t Deaf 56, Beth Haven 20; Kentucky Country Day 34, Caverna 22
Semifinals
Bethlehem 52, Kentucky School f/t Deaf 30; Eminence 60, Kentucky Country Day 25
Championship
Eminence 46, Bethlehem 32
PAST MR.
FOOTBALL WINNERS
|
Year |
Player (High School) |
Position |
College |
|
1998 |
Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) |
QB |
Kentucky |
|
1997 |
Dennis Johnson (Harrodsburg) |
DL |
Kentucky |
|
1996 |
Derek Homer (Ft. Knox) |
RB |
Kentucky |
|
1995 |
Tim Couch (Leslie County) |
QB |
Kentucky |
|
1994 |
Shaun Alexander (Boone County) |
RB |
Alabama |
|
1993 |
Jeremy Simpson (Lincoln County) |
RB |
Cumberland |
|
1992 |
Billy Jack Haskins (Paducah Tilghman) |
QB |
Kentucky/Rhode Island |
|
1991 |
Scott Russell (Evarts) |
RB |
Lees-McRae/Union |
|
1990 |
Damon Hood (Warren Central) |
RB |
Kentucky |
|
1989 |
Pookie Jones (Calloway County) |
QB |
Kentucky |
|
1988 |
Jeff Brohm (Trinity-Louisville) |
QB |
Louisville |
|
1987 |
Kurt Barber (Paducah Tilghman) |
LB |
Southern California |
|
1986 |
Frank Jacobs (Newport Central Catholic) |
TE |
Notre
Dame |
KENTUCKY FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION RECOGNITION
At halftime of the Class 3A Championship game on Saturday, the Kentucky Football Coaches Association will recognize and honor coaches and or members of their families of the Association who have won 225-plus career games. Among those who will be honored will be:
(last school coached) - career wins in Kentucky
Mojo Hollowell (Owensboro Catholic) - 282, Walter Brugh (Paintsville) - 280; Garnis Martin (Bardstown) 271; Owen Hauck (Boone Co.) - 258; Jack Morris (Mayfield) - 254; Dan Haley (Bowling Green) - 253; Preston “Ty” Holland (Murray) - 249; Bob Schneider (Newport Central Catholic) - 233; Dudley Hilton (Bourbon County) - 227; Marshall Patterson (Fort Campbell) - 227.
Joe Jaggers, the state’s all-time winningest coach from
North Hardin with 292 wins, was previously recognized and honored.
HANCOCK COUNTY HORNETS
(12-2)
Head
Coach (Alma Mater): Mark Peach
(Campbellsville
University, ‘93)
Career
Record (Yrs): 11-2 (1)
Record at
School (Yrs): 11-2 (1)
Coach’s
Record in State Championship Game: First
School’s
Record in State Championship Game: First
Appearances
in State Championship Game (Class): First
State
Championship Titles (Class): None
1999 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
12-2 Overall, 4-0 District
Date Opponent Result
8/21 at
Highlands 15-50
8/27 Grayson
County 42-0
9/3 at
Madisonville-NH 33-14
9/10 Breckinridge
County 55-13
9/17 at
Todd County Central * 73-13
9/24 Trigg
County * 62-19
10/1 Open
10/8 at
Apollo 39-7
10/15 at
Hopkinsville 14-23
10/22 Crittenden
County * 38-13
10/29 at
Russellville * 60-12
Playoffs
11/5 Ballard
Memorial 59-15
11/12 Murray 54-15
11/19 at
Mayfield 36-10
11/26 Somerset 47-12
*-denotes district games.
Final AP Ranking:
4th
First AP Poll Ranking:
5th
Top AP Poll Rank (# Weeks):
3rd (3)
Hancock County is making its first appearance in a State
Football Championship Game.
The Hornets defeated Somerset, 47-12 to advance.
Hancock County is one of 14 teams that moved down in class
as a result of new alignment that runs through the 2000 season. Hancock County moved down from Class 2A.
Hancock County’s only two losses on the year came to Class
3A teams. Highlands scored a 50-15 win
over the Hornets in the season-opener at the St. Luke’s Champions Bowl and
Hopkinsville defeated the Hornets 23-14 in Week #9. Hancock County has won six consecutive contests.
Quarterback Travis Atwell ranked 15th in the state among
rushing leaders during the regular season, compiling 1,566 yards and scoring 29
touchdowns.
Atwell ranked second in the state during the regular season
in scoring with 18.6 ppg. (31 touchdowns).
The Hornets ranked 12th in the state in scoring during the
regular season, averaging 42.6 ppg.
Hancock County was 15th in scoring margin during the regular
season, winning its games by 26.2 ppg.
In a 38-13 win over Crittenden County in Week #10, Atwell
ran 23 times for 246 yards and five touchdowns. He completed seven of 13 passes for 100 yards and tied a school
record by picking off three interceptions in the game.
Atwell had five rushing touchdowns in a 73-13 win over Todd
County Central in the fifth game of the year.
The Hornets are outscoring their opponents 36-13 in the
playoffs (196 PF/52 PA).
Hancock County has scored 50-plus points in six of its 14
games.
The Hornets were knocked out of last year’s playoffs by
eventual State Champion Caldwell County, 60-30, in the Class 2A quarterfinals.
Probable Starters
Offense
|
QB |
5 |
Travis Atwell |
|
RB |
13 |
Reggie Williams |
|
RB |
8 |
Joey Sila |
|
WR |
2 |
Dustin Jackson |
|
WR |
21 |
Seth Flener |
|
TE |
27 |
Michael White |
|
C |
60 |
Andrew Seaton |
|
LG |
63 |
Jimmy Owens |
|
RG |
65 |
Bill Pryor |
|
LT |
53 |
Josh Wright |
|
RT |
72 |
Bryan Gibson |
Defense
|
DL |
65 |
Bill Pryor |
|
DL |
72 |
Bryan Gibson |
|
DL |
75 |
Duane Morris |
|
DL |
13 |
Reggie Williams |
|
LB |
63 |
Jimmy Owens |
|
LB |
27 |
Michael White |
|
LB |
8 |
Joey Sila |
|
DB |
21 |
Seth Flener |
|
DB |
2 |
Dustin Jackson |
|
NG |
53 |
Josh Wright |
|
FS |
5 |
Travis Atwell |
|
No. |
Name |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
Pos. |
|
1 |
Michael Bittel |
5-8 |
135 |
Fr. |
QB/DB |
|
2 |
Dustin Jackson |
6-0 |
165 |
Sr. |
WR/DB |
|
5 |
Travis Atwell |
6-2 |
185 |
Sr. |
QB/DB |
|
7 |
Jordan Morris |
5-9 |
140 |
So. |
WR/DB |
|
8 |
Joey Sila |
5-8 |
145 |
Jr. |
RB/LB |
|
10 |
Bradley Osborne |
5-10 |
145 |
Jr. |
WR/DB |
|
13 |
Reggie Williams |
6-2 |
175 |
So. |
RB/DE |
|
20 |
Matt Wright |
5-6 |
120 |
Fr. |
RB/DB |
|
21 |
Seth Flener |
5-9 |
150 |
Sr. |
RB/LB |
|
23 |
D.A. Gibson |
6-2 |
200 |
Sr. |
WR/DB |
|
25 |
Jason Morris |
6-1 |
170 |
Jr. |
QB/LB |
|
27 |
Michael White |
6-0 |
165 |
Sr. |
WR/LB |
|
28 |
Jeremy Hodges |
5-9 |
140 |
So. |
WR/LB |
|
33 |
Dustin Napier |
5-9 |
150 |
Fr. |
RB/DB |
|
43 |
Joel Bivins |
5-8 |
190 |
Fr. |
RB/DE |
|
46 |
Nick Hodskins |
5-2 |
130 |
Fr. |
OL/DL |
|
50 |
Tony Sila |
5-5 |
180 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
53 |
Josh Wright |
6-0 |
215 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
54 |
Kyle Veach |
5-10 |
175 |
Jr. |
OL/DL |
|
60 |
Andrew Seaton |
5-11 |
210 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
61 |
Robert Owens |
5-7 |
180 |
Fr. |
OL/DL |
|
63 |
Jimmy Owens |
5-10 |
175 |
Sr. |
OL/LB |
|
64 |
Jeremy McFarling |
5-9 |
190 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
65 |
Bill Pryor |
6-4 |
230 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
70 |
Derrick Vanover |
6-1 |
265 |
Fr. |
OL/DL |
|
71 |
Aaron Aull |
5-10 |
190 |
Jr. |
OL/DL |
|
72 |
Bryan Gibson |
6-4 |
250 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
75 |
Duane Morris |
6-2 |
215 |
Jr. |
OL/DL |
|
81 |
Chris Horn |
5-8 |
125 |
Fr. |
WR/DB |
|
86 |
Clint Hylton |
6-2 |
195 |
Jr. |
WR/DE |
|
88 |
Justin Innman |
5-8 |
155 |
Fr. |
OL/DL |
|
89 |
Tylar Russelburg |
5-10 |
145 |
Fr. |
WR/DE |
Assistant Coaches:
Brock Shoulders, Mike Sullivan, Tom Magan, Jeremy Estes.
Other Support Staff:
Trainer Charlene Corky.
BEECHWOOD TIGERS (12-2)
Head
Coach (Alma Mater):
Mike Yeagle (Muskeegum, ’83)
Career
Record (Yrs): 115-12
(N/A)
Record at
School (Yrs): 115-12
(N/A)
Coach’s
Record in State Championship Game: 6-1
School’s
Record in State Championship Game: 7-2
Appearances
in State Championship Game (Class): 9
1997 (A),
1996 (A), 1995 (A), 1994 (A), 1993 (A), 1992 (A), 1991 (A), 1984 (A), 1974 (A).
State
Championship Titles (Class): 7
1997 (A),
1996 (A), 1994 (A), 1993 (A), 1992 (A), 1991 (A), 1984 (A)
1999 SCHEDULE & RESULTS
12-2 Overall, 4-1 District
Date Opponent Result
8/20 Open
8/28 Western
Hills (OH)^ 35-0
9/3 Lloyd
Memorial 58-0
9/10 at
Newport 22-25
9/17 Covington
Catholic 26-0
9/25 Owensboro
Catholic 16-0
10/1 Dayton * 52-0
10/8 at
Bellevue * 0-17
10/15 Holy
Cross (Covington) * 50-14
10/22 Ludlow * 62-0
10/29 at
Newport C. Catholic * 48-0
Playoffs
11/5 Raceland 44-12
11/12 Ludlow 29-0
11/19 at
Bellevue 35-0
11/26 Pikeville 25-19
*-denotes district games.
^-St. Luke’s Champions Bowl at Highlands.
Final AP Ranking: 2nd
First AP Poll Ranking:
1st
Top AP Poll Rank (# Weeks):
1st (4)
Beechwood is making the its eighth appearance in the State
Football Championship in the last nine years.
The Tigers have won seven titles, tied for the fourth most titles in
state history.
The tigers defeated Pikeville 25-19 to advance. It was the sixth consecutive win over the
Panthers in state semifinals over the last eight years. In the other two, Beechwood lost to eventual
State Champion Middlesboro last year (29-13) and defeated the Yellowjackets,
34-13, in the semifinals in 1997.
Beechwood has won seven in a row. Its only two losses came at the hands of district rival Bellevue,
17-0 in Week #8, and to Newport (25-22 in Week #4).
The Tigers are the most successful program in the state
during the 90s, having won 125 games while losing just 15 for an 89.3 winning
percentage.
Beechwood ranked among the state’s leaders in several
categories during the regular season including: 20th in scoring (37.6 ppg.), 2nd in scoring defense (5.6 ppg.),
8th in scoring margin (32.0 ppg.), 18th in rushing defense (98.3 ypg.) and 8th
in passing defense (49.1 ypg.).
The Tigers’ rushing attack is led by Ben List, who has run
for 1,138 yards and 24 touchdowns on
177 attempts this season. Two other
backs have run for 800-plus yards in Joe Hampel (873 yards, 15 TDs, 93
attempts) and Nick Sketch (800 yards, 8 TDs, 129 attempts).
Preston Long has 14 interceptions on the year for Beechwood.
With a win, the Tigers would pick up their 8th State
Football Championship, giving them sole possession of fourth place among the
leaders. Danville has also won seven
titles.
Probable Starters
Offense
|
QB |
15 |
Ben List |
|
RB |
27 |
Joe Hampel |
|
RB |
26 |
Nick Sketch |
|
SL |
30 |
Matt Campbell |
|
WR |
10 |
Preston Long |
|
TE |
88 |
Matt Duncan |
|
C |
52 |
Casey Burns |
|
LG |
70 |
Steven Hess |
|
RG |
68 |
Joe Brady |
|
LT |
74 |
Mark Berwanger |
|
RT |
54 |
Matt Mercer |
|
DE |
30 |
Matt Campbell |
|
DL |
54 |
Matt Mercer |
|
DL |
55 |
Gerry Ramundo |
|
DL |
64 |
Matt Wagner |
|
DE |
88 |
Matt Duncan |
|
LB |
15 |
Ben List |
|
LB |
8 |
Mike Nie |
|
LB |
27 |
Joe Hampel |
|
DB |
10 |
Preston Long |
|
DB |
25 |
Josh Kaiser |
|
FS |
4 |
Matt Spence |
|
No. |
Name |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
Pos. |
|
1 |
Mike Hugenberg |
5-9 |
162 |
So. |
RB/DB |
|
2 |
Philip Ridgell |
6-2 |
178 |
Fr. |
RB/DB |
|
3 |
Ben Adkisson |
5-10 |
178 |
Sr. |
RB/LB |
|
4 |
Matt Spence |
5-11 |
172 |
Sr. |
WR/DB |
|
7 |
Josh Wentz |
6-1 |
178 |
Jr. |
TE/LB |
|
8 |
Mike Nie |
6-2 |
181 |
Jr. |
QB/DB |
|
9 |
Jo Jo Hollekamp |
6-1 |
176 |
Jr. |
WR/DB |
|
10 |
Preston Long |
6-0 |
183 |
Sr. |
WR/DB |
|
11 |
Kyle Boyle |
6-1 |
181 |
Jr. |
TE/DB |
|
12 |
David Potter |
5-9 |
163 |
So. |
QB/DB |
|
14 |
Brady Grimme |
5-7 |
153 |
Jr. |
WR/DB |
|
15 |
Ben List |
6-2 |
183 |
Sr. |
QB/LB |
|
16 |
Chris Wera |
5-10 |
164 |
So. |
QB/DB |
|
17 |
Lee Bergs |
6-1 |
178 |
Sr. |
WR/DB |
|
18 |
Ross Hart |
5-9 |
163 |
So. |
WR/DB |
|
19 |
Ryan Arlinghaus |
5-9 |
156 |
So. |
WR/DB |
|
20 |
Jason Wells |
5-9 |
183 |
Sr. |
RB/DB |
|
21 |
Andy Huenefeld |
6-1 |
180 |
So. |
RB/LB |
|
22 |
Max Mann |
5-7 |
173 |
Sr. |
RB/DB |
|
23 |
Tim Cox |
6-0 |
163 |
Jr. |
WR/DB |
|
24 |
Noah Wentz |
5-9 |
178 |
Jr. |
RB/DB |
|
25 |
Josh Kaiser |
6-2 |
181 |
Sr. |
WR/DB |
|
26 |
Nick Sketch |
6-1 |
182 |
Jr. |
RB/LB |
|
27 |
Joe Hampel |
5-10 |
186 |
Sr. |
RB/LB |
|
28 |
Adam Goetz |
5-10 |
148 |
So. |
QB/DB |
|
29 |
Ott Rankin |
5-9 |
171 |
Jr. |
WR/DB |
|
30 |
Matt Campbell |
6-2 |
186 |
Sr. |
RB/DE |
|
31 |
Michael Keam |
5-9 |
178 |
Jr. |
RB/DB |
|
32 |
Brett Reynolds |
5-10 |
176 |
So. |
TE/LB |
|
34 |
Eric Morehead |
5-9 |
178 |
Jr. |
WR/DB |
|
37 |
Matt Montoya |
6-3 |
181 |
Jr. |
TE/DE |
|
38 |
Andrew Futcher |
5-8 |
163 |
Jr. |
RB/DB |
|
40 |
Phil Fairbanks |
5-10 |
186 |
Sr. |
RB/LB |
|
42 |
Daniel Hicks |
6-2 |
176 |
Jr. |
TE/DB |
|
43 |
Clayton Dickerson |
5-9 |
173 |
So. |
WR/DB |
|
44 |
Brett Weber |
5-11 |
181 |
Jr. |
RB/LB |
|
45 |
Bo Honebrink |
5-8 |
161 |
So. |
WR/DB |
|
46 |
Matt Clayton |
6-0 |
178 |
So. |
TE/DE |
|
50 |
Robert Mangine |
5-10 |
186 |
So. |
OL/LB |
|
51 |
John Rauch |
6-1 |
188 |
Sr. |
OL/DE |
|
52 |
Casey Burns |
6-2 |
242 |
Sr. |
OL/LB |
|
53 |
Drew Matracia |
5-9 |
225 |
Jr. |
OL/DL |
|
54 |
Matt Mercer |
6-5 |
286 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
55 |
Gerry Ramundo |
6-0 |
188 |
Sr. |
OL/LB |
|
57 |
Graham Bode |
6-2 |
181 |
Jr. |
OL/LB |
|
60 |
Justin Haines |
6-0 |
180 |
So. |
OL/LB |
|
63 |
Jason Groob |
5-11 |
178 |
Jr. |
OL/DL |
|
64 |
Matt Wagner |
6-0 |
273 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
66 |
Clayton Smith |
6-2 |
178 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
67 |
Dan Anderschat |
5-10 |
198 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
68 |
Joe Brady |
6-2 |
305 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
70 |
Steve Hess |
6-3 |
258 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
72 |
P.J. Biddle |
5-10 |
193 |
Jr. |
OL/DL |
|
73 |
Naji Bsisu |
6-3 |
258 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
74 |
Mark Berwanger |
6-6 |
296 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
75 |
Alex Berger |
6-5 |
238 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
76 |
David Kramer |
6-2 |
243 |
Jr. |
OL/DL |
|
77 |
Brent Collins |
6-1 |
215 |
Jr. |
OL/DL |
|
78 |
Kyle Strategier |
6-2 |
255 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
79 |
Kevin Sturm |
6-5 |
248 |
Jr. |
OL/DL |
|
80 |
Adam Robb |
5-10 |
178 |
Sr. |
K/WR/DB |
|
81 |
Eric Lutz |
6-2 |
190 |
Sr. |
TE/DE |
|
82 |
T.J. Groth |
6-5 |
238 |
Sr. |
TE/DE |
|
84 |
Ryan Swift |
6-3 |
178 |
Jr. |
WR/DB |
|
85 |
Chad Keith |
5-11 |
180 |
Jr. |
G |
|
86 |
Thomas Riddle |
6-2 |
178 |
Jr. |
TE/DE |
|
88 |
Matt Duncan |
6-3 |
218 |
Sr. |
TE/DE |
|
89 |
Eric Wagner |
5-9 |
160 |
Sr. |
WR/DB |
Assistant
Coaches: Jim Procaccino, Tony
Procaccino, John Murray, Max Montoya, John Alford, Mike Miller, Tom Bintz, Bob
Burnett.
Other Support Staff:
Trainer Mike Bowling, Trainer Bob Mangine, Team Doctor Dr. Ned Elicker,
Team Doctor Dr. Barry Dick, Manager John Baker, Manager Ben Johnson, Manager
Pat Muth.
GLASGOW SCOTTIES (11-3)
Head
Coach (Alma Mater):
Jerry Eubank
(Western
Kentucky, ’75)
Career
Record (Yrs):
137-112 (22)
Record at
School (Yrs): 52-31
(7)
Coach’s
Record in State Championship Game: First
School’s
Record in State Championship Game: 0-1
Appearances
in State Championship Game (Class): 1
1982 (2A)
State
Championship Titles (Class): None
1999 SCHEDULE & RESULTS
11-3 Overall, 4-1 District
Date Opponent Result
8/20 at
Logan County 41-12
8/27 at
Barren County 18-7
9/3 Open
9/10 at
Elizabethtown 31-6
9/17 Bardstown 24-27
9/24 Bell
County 17-28
10/1 Edmonson
County * 49-0
10/8 at
Butler County * 50-0
10/15 Hart
County * 61-20
10/22 Owensboro
Catholic * 17-24
10/29 at
Monroe County * 36-6
Playoffs
11/5 Muhlenberg
South 43-7
11/12 at
Webster County 62-12
11/19 at
Owensboro Catholic 7-0
11/26 Taylor
County 43-7
*-denotes
district games.
Final AP Ranking:
14th (received 4 votes)
First AP Poll Ranking:
5th
Top AP Poll Rank (# Weeks):
5th (1)
Glasgow is making only its second appearance in a State
Football Final. In their only other
appearance, the Scotties lost in the Class 2A State Championship in 1982 to
Corbin (18-6).
Glasgow defeated Taylor County, 43-7, to advance. The Scotties have won five consecutive after
suffering a 24-17 loss to Owensboro Catholic in Week #10.
The Scotties avenged its last loss of the season, a 24-17
setback, to Owensboro Catholic with a 7-0 win over the Aces in the state
quarterfinals.
The Scotties ranked 19th in the state in the regular season
in scoring defense at 13.0 ppg. In the
playoffs, Glasgow is giving up an average of just 6.5 ppg., lowering the season
total to 11.1 points per game on the year.
In the regular season, the Scotties employed a ground game,
running for 2,445 yards, while passing for just 994.
Probable Starters
Offense
|
QB |
19 |
Casey Calhoun |
|
RB |
5 |
Bradley Depp |
|
RB |
4 |
Randy Depp |
|
RB |
21 |
Jason Huffman |
|
WR |
2 |
Domonic Bailey |
|
WR |
11 |
James Mack |
|
C |
65 |
Adam Southall |
|
LG |
56 |
Jeremy Russell |
|
RG |
63 |
Brice Wood |
|
LT |
71 |
Zach Darnell |
|
RT |
75 |
Kennan J. Reynolds |
|
DL |
9 |
Jamie Brown |
|
DL |
56 |
Jeremy Russell |
|
DL |
62 |
Jarred England |
|
LB |
3 |
Nick Napier |
|
LB |
21 |
Jason Huffman |
|
LB |
6 |
Tony Bailey |
|
LB |
5 |
Bradley Depp |
|
DB |
7 |
Jeff Bragg |
|
DB |
2 |
Domonic Bailey |
|
SS |
19 |
Casey Calhoun |
|
FS |
1 |
Randy Driver |
|
No. |
Name |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
Pos. |
|
1 |
Randy Driver |
6-2 |
189 |
So. |
RB/FS |
|
2 |
Domonic Bailey |
5-10 |
140 |
Sr. |
WR/CB |
|
3 |
Nick Napier |
5-11 |
174 |
So. |
FB/LB |
|
4 |
Randy Depp |
5-9 |
154 |
Jr. |
TB/CB |
|
5 |
Bradley Depp |
5-5 |
165 |
Jr. |
FB/LB |
|
6 |
Tony Bailey |
5-7 |
168 |
Jr. |
WR/LB |
|
7 |
Jeff Bragg |
5-9 |
191 |
Jr. |
WR/CB |
|
8 |
Donnie Christie |
5-5 |
151 |
So. |
RB/NT |
|
9 |
Jamie Brown |
5-10 |
329 |
Jr. |
TE/NT |
|
10 |
Jimmy Davenport |
5-6 |
113 |
Fr. |
SE/CB |
|
11 |
James Mack |
5-10 |
154 |
Sr. |
WR/LB |
|
12 |
Glenn Downs |
6-0 |
185 |
Jr. |
TE/LB |
|
15 |
Ty Bowles |
6-5 |
157 |
So. |
QB/FS |
|
19 |
Casey Calhoun |
5-11 |
165 |
Sr. |
QB/SS |
|
20 |
Je Freye Warfield |
5-7 |
187 |
So. |
FB/LB |
|
21 |
Jason Huffman |
5-10 |
177 |
Jr. |
RB/LB |
|
25 |
Tim Pierce |
6-0 |
160 |
Sr. |
K/P |
|
31 |
Wes Royse |
5-11 |
156 |
So. |
WR/CB |
|
32 |
Tristan Huffman |
6-0 |
162 |
Fr. |
RB/LB |
|
34 |
Wes Smith |
5-6 |
136 |
Fr. |
QB/CB |
|
40 |
James Duvall |
5-4 |
110 |
Fr. |
WR/LB |
|
44 |
Joe Simpson |
6-1 |
159 |
So. |
TE/LB |
|
52 |
Steve Scott |
5-7 |
163 |
So. |
OG/LB |
|
54 |
Matt Moore |
6-0 |
205 |
So. |
C/DT |
|
56 |
Jeremy Russell |
6-1 |
191 |
Sr. |
OG/DT |
|
58 |
Patrick Gides |
5-9 |
164 |
Fr. |
OG/DT |
|
60 |
Matt Stewart |
5-9 |
186 |
Fr. |
OG/DT |
|
61 |
Michael Anderson |
5-6 |
198 |
Sr. |
OT/DT |
|
62 |
Jarred England |
6-1 |
188 |
Jr. |
OG/DT |
|
63 |
Brice Wood |
5-8 |
202 |
So. |
OG/LB |
|
64 |
Justin Alexander |
6-2 |
270 |
Jr. |
OT/DT |
|
65 |
Adam Southall |
5-11 |
220 |
Jr. |
C/DT |
|
67 |
Michael Gulley |
6-0 |
304 |
So. |
OT/DT |
|
71 |
Zach Darnell |
6-0 |
268 |
Jr. |
OT/DT |
|
74 |
Turvell Pollock |
6-0 |
315 |
So. |
OT/DT |
|
75 |
Kennan Reynolds |
5-11 |
160 |
Sr. |
OT/LB |
|
78 |
Gordan Melton |
6-3 |
220 |
So. |
OT/DT |
|
79 |
Caleb Gilbert |
6-1 |
294 |
Fr. |
OT/DT |
|
86 |
Henry Hill |
5-4 |
118 |
Fr. |
WR/CB |
|
88 |
Ian Miller |
5-11 |
161 |
Fr. |
TE/LB |
Assistant
Coaches : Sam Royse, David Nance,
Bobby Duvall, Scotty Jones, John Southall, Steven Murphy.
Other
Support Staff: Dr. William Marrs, M.D.,
Mike Miller, P.T., Medical Services Dr. James Ray Neal, Facilities & Game
Management Blaise Tylicki, Videographer Nick Haiduc, Manager Natalie Eubank,
Manager Alex Belcher, Maintenance Bill Meisner.
BOYLE COUNTY REBELS
(14-0)
Head
Coach (Alma Mater):
Chuck Smith (Kentucky, ’80)
Career
Record (Yrs): 93-54
(13)
Record at
School (Yrs): 70-28
(8)
Coach’s
Record in State Championship Game: First
School’s
Record in State Championship Game: First
Appearances
in State Championship Game (Class): First
State
Championship Titles (Class): None
1999 SCHEDULE & RESULTS
14-0 Overall, 6-0 District
Date Opponent Result
8/20 at
Pikeville# 24-6
8/27 Pulaski
Southwestern 33-32
9/3 at
Danville 28-3
9/10 Harrodsburg 47-0
9/17 at
Owen County * 56-6
9/24 Lexington
Catholic * 29-21
9/30 at
Mercer County * 58-7
10/8 West
Jessamine * 42-6
10/15 at
Henry County * 58-3
10/22 Open
10/29 Garrard
County * 60-6
Playoffs
11/5 Fleming
County 49-8
11/12 Russell
34-6
11/19 Lexington
Catholic 21-17
11/26 Middlesboro 66-14
*-denotes district games
#-Pike Co. Bowl at Pikeville
Final AP Ranking:
1st
First AP Poll Ranking:
2nd
Top AP Poll Rank (# Weeks):
1st (6 of 8 weeks)
Boyle County is making the school’s first appearance in a
State Football Final.
Boyle County defeated defending Class A State Champion
Middlesboro, 66-14, to advance to the State Final.
The Rebels are the only remaining unbeaten team at
14-0. Their last loss was a 28-13
contest to Lexington Catholic in the second round of the playoffs last season.
On the defensive end, Bobby LeFew leads the charge with 146
solo tackles and 84 assists. Teammate
Matt Quinn has 83 solos and 44 assists.
Taylor Begley is 12 of 16 in field goals on the year and has
converted 61 of 65 PATs. Both are new
school records for number of field goals and PATs in a year.
Boyle County ranked among the state’s leaders in several
stats categories during the regular season.
The Rebs were 10th in scoring (43.5 ppg.), 5th in scoring defense (9.0
ppg.), 5th in scoring margin (34.5 ppg.), 1st in rushing defense (47.5 ypg.)
and 20th in passing offense (179.8 ypg.).
The Rebels have outscored opponents 170-45 in the playoffs
for a 42.5-11.2 average.
In a 28-3 regular-season win over rival Danville, Matt Quinn
ran 22 times for 102 yards and a touchdown.
Quarterback Jeff Duggins completed seven of 17 passes for 148 yards and
three touchdowns.
In its 47-0 win over Harrodsburg, Quinn ran 20 times for 142
yards and two touchdowns for the Rebels.
In a two-game stretch of wins over Mercer County (58-7) and
West Jessamine (42-6), Duggins completed 35 of 46 passes for 384 yards and 10
touchdowns.
Robbie Vonckx had a school-record four interceptions in a
58-3 win over Henry County.
Duggins’ 38 passing touchdowns is a school record for a
season.
Offense
|
QB |
5 |
Jeff Duggins |
|
RB |
34 |
Matt Quinn |
|
RB/WR |
16 |
Boomer Johnson |
|
WR |
22 |
Robbie Vonckx |
|
WR |
40 |
Matt Miller |
|
TE |
27 |
Bobby Leffew |
|
C |
50 |
Justin Anderson |
|
LG |
67 |
Josh Rigney |
|
RG |
53 |
Patrick Bischoff |
|
LT |
62 |
Brandon Clem |
|
RT |
68 |
Travis Leffew |
|
DL |
68 |
Travis Leffew |
|
DL |
78 |
Greg Wilson |
|
DL |
76 |
Justin Nichols |
|
DL |
53 |
Patrick Bischoff |
|
LB |
27 |
Bobby Leffew |
|
LB |
67 |
Josh Rigney |
|
LB |
34 |
Matt Quinn |
|
DB |
22 |
Robbie Vonckx |
|
DB |
20 |
Casey McCoy |
|
SS |
5 |
Jeff Duggins |
|
FS |
16 |
Boomer Johnson |
|
No. |
Name |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
Pos. |
|
2 |
Chris Webb |
5-7 |
128 |
Fr. |
R/DB |
|
4 |
Jeremy Brummett |
5-5 |
115 |
Fr. |
R/RB |
|
5 |
Jeff Duggins |
5-10 |
177 |
So. |
QB/DB |
|
7 |
Jarod Denton |
5-11 |
148 |
Fr. |
R/DB |
|
8 |
Zack Hafley |
5-8 |
140 |
So. |
RB/DB |
|
9 |
Ross Vickers |
5-7 |
140 |
Fr. |
R/DB |
|
10 |
Jacob
Tamme |
6-1 |
156 |
Fr. |
QB/DB |
|
11 |
Jake Rostler |
5-9 |
150 |
Fr. |
RB/DB |
|
13 |
Josh Loughry |
5-9 |
185 |
So. |
TE/DB |
|
16 |
Boomer Johnson |
6-2 |
182 |
Jr. |
RB/DB |
|
19 |
Rafe Holderman |
5-8 |
117 |
Sr. |
R/DB |
|
20 |
Casey McCoy |
5-11 |
172 |
So. |
RB/DB |
|
21 |
Adam Tamme |
6-1 |
173 |
So. |
RB/EB |
|
22 |
Robbie Vonckx |
5-11 |
156 |
So. |
R/DB |
|
23 |
Josh Morgan |
5-10 |
140 |
Jr. |
R/DB |
|
24 |
Ivan
Dale Isaacs |
5-10 |
145 |
So. |
RB/DB |
|
25 |
Michael Paul Webb |
6-0 |
150 |
Fr. |
RB/LB |
|
27 |
Bobby Leffew |
6-5 |
230 |
Sr. |
R/LB |
|
30 |
Ricky Lane |
6-0 |
196 |
Jr. |
RB/DL |
|
34 |
Matt
Quinn |
6-0 |
185 |
Jr. |
RB/DE |
|
35 |
Josh Hafley |
5-5 |
118 |
Fr. |
R/DB |
|
37 |
Ben Wolfe |
5-11 |
185 |
Fr. |
R/DE |
|
40 |
Matt Miller |
6-5 |
185 |
Jr. |
R/DB |
|
42 |
Ben Bohman |
5-10 |
164 |
So. |
R/DB |
|
44 |
Brandon Pelfrey |
5-7 |
175 |
Fr. |
R/LB |
|
47 |
Brandon DeWolfe |
5-11 |
180 |
So. |
R/LB |
|
48 |
Chris
Gibson |
5-10 |
165 |
Fr. |
R/DE |
|
50 |
Justin Anderson |
5-10 |
186 |
Jr. |
OL/DL |
|
51 |
Jerry Jones |
5-2 |
154 |
So. |
OL/DE |
|
52 |
Joshua Gilliam |
6-0 |
260 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
53 |
Patrick Bischoff |
5-10 |
188 |
Jr. |
OL/LB |
|
55 |
Brodie Overstreet |
6-3 |
220 |
Fr. |
OL/DL |
|
56 |
Kyle Rogers |
6-0 |
200 |
Fr. |
OL/DL |
|
57 |
Tim Johnson |
5-6 |
181 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
58 |
Brad Scholtz |
5-7 |
175 |
Fr. |
OL/DL |
|
60 |
A.J.
Simpson |
5-7 |
192 |
So. |
OL/DE |
|
62 |
Brandon Clem |
6-0 |
231 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
63 |
Adam Harmon |
5-8 |
175 |
Jr. |
OL/LB |
|
64 |
Nick Noland |
5-8 |
172 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
65 |
Brian Angolia |
5-11 |
202 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
66 |
Charlie Cox |
5-11 |
174 |
Fr. |
OL/DL |
|
67 |
Josh Rigney |
6-0 |
196 |
Jr. |
OL/LB |
|
68 |
Travis Leffew |
6-4 |
251 |
Jr. |
OL/DE |
|
69 |
Jesse Johnson |
5-11 |
250 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
70 |
Warren Westerfield |
6-0 |
187 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
72 |
Ben Ramsey |
5-9 |
260 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
73 |
Dustin Kelly |
6-0 |
205 |
Jr. |
OL/DL |
|
74 |
Joe Conley |
6-1 |
210 |
Fr. |
OL/DL |
|
75 |
Matthew Pike |
5-11 |
206 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
76 |
Justin Nichols |
5-11 |
205 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
77 |
Ryan
Francois |
5-8 |
234 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
78 |
Greg Wilson |
6-0 |
266 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
79 |
Taylor Leonard |
5-11 |
165 |
Fr. |
R/DE |
|
80 |
Quen Alcorn |
6-4 |
170 |
So. |
R/DB |
|
84 |
Marc Claunch |
6-0 |
148 |
So. |
R/DE |
|
85 |
Will Hignite |
6-2 |
159 |
Fr. |
DE |
|
86 |
Joey
Carpenter |
6-2 |
184 |
Jr. |
R/DE |
|
89 |
Taylor Begley |
5-11 |
184 |
Jr. |
K |
Assistant
Coaches: Chris Pardue, Chris Mason, Tim
Rogers, David Davis, Greg Warren, Chuck Miller, Ronnie Blackwell, Jim Spears,
Jim Donlan, Bart Bredar, Keith Smith, Brian Deem.
Other Support Staff:
Videographer Paul Dean, Danny Rollen, Bruce Rollen, Mike Abrams, Mitch
Abrams, Statistician Tony Honaker, Manager Carrie White, Manager Megan Dunagan,
Manager Lindsay Roll, Manager Allison Elmond, Manager Kelly Russell, Ball Boy
Brandon Smith, Ball Boy Danny Commanford, Ball Boy Seth Dumme, Ball Boy Matthew
Groves, Team Doctor Shelby White, Team Doctor Finley Hendrickson, Trainer Joan
Mann, Student Trainer Amanda Chalk, Student Trainer Christina Morriss, Student
Trainer Robin Schapman, Student Trainer Tevis Potts.
OWENSBORO RED DEVILS
(13-1)
Head
Coach (Alma Mater): Gordon
Powers
(Austin
Peay, ’81)
Career
Record (Yrs): 31-18
(4)
Record at
School (Yrs):
90-37-3 (11)
Coach’s
Record in State Championship Game: First
School’s
Record in State Championship Game: 2-1
Appearances
in State Championship Game (Class): 3
1986 (3A),
1983 (4A), 1974 (2A)
State
Championship Titles (Class): 2
1986 (3A),
1974 (2A)
1999 SCHEDULE & RESULTS
13-1 Overall, 5-1 District
Date Opponent Result
8/20 Daviess
County 35-13
8/27 Owensboro
Catholic 28-6
9/3 at
Warren East * 56-6
9/10 Henderson
County 38-10
9/17 at
Apollo 26-14
9/24 Warren
Central (OT) * 14-13
10/1 at
Franklin-Simpson * 20-26
10/8 at
Allen Co.-Scottsville * 31-7
10/15 Open
10/22 Bowling
Green (2OT) * 17-14
10/29 at
Logan County * 38-27
Playoffs
11/5 Hopkins
Co. Central 14-7
11/12 Warren
Central 35-0
11/19 at
Franklin-Simpson 16-15
11/26 Bullitt
East 21-6
*-denotes district games.
Final AP Ranking:
4th
First AP Poll Ranking:
2nd
Top AP Poll Rank (# Weeks):
2nd (1)
Owensboro is making its fourth State Championship game
appearance. Owensboro advanced with a
21-6 win over Bullitt East. The Red
Devils captured the title in their last appearance with a 14-0 win over Belfry
in 1986.
Owensboro’s only loss on the year was a 26-20 decision to
Franklin-Simpson. The Devils avenged
the loss with a 16-15 win over the Wildcats in the quarterfinals.
Owensboro is outscoring opponents 76-28 in the playoffs for
a 19-7 scoring comparison average.
Owensboro utilizes a ground attack. The Red Devils average 263.2 ypg. on the
ground compared to just 28.6 ypg. through the air.
The Devils top rusher is Getty Cavitt who has ran for 1,445
yards and 19 touchdowns on 269 attempts on the year (103.2 ypg.). Two other backs have help lead the ground
attack. Justin Miller has ran for 848
yards and nine touchdowns on 122 attempts and Tyler Smith has ran for 687 yards
and six touchdowns on 88 attempts.
In its opening game of the year, Owensboro got 295 yards
from its top three rushers. Miller had
118 yards, Smith had 94 and Cavitt added 83 in a 35-13 win over Daviess County.
Logan Johnson connected on 29 consecutive PATs during the
year, the 10th-longest consecutive string in state history. On the year, Johnson has converted six of 18
field goals and kicked 48 PATs.
Offense
|
QB |
13 |
Cody Holder |
|
RB |
9 |
Justin Miller |
|
FB |
8 |
Getty Cavitt |
|
WR |
5 |
Drew Bell |
|
WR |
3 |
Tyler Johnson |
|
TE |
35 |
Kyle Freels |
|
C |
52 |
Chris Martin |
|
LG |
57 |
Henry Price |
|
RG |
76 |
Buster Ashley |
|
LT |
66 |
Scott Tooley |
|
RT |
70 |
Chris Dowdy |
|
DE |
76 |
Buster Ashley |
|
DL |
55 |
Gunner Tapp |
|
DL |
78 |
Justin Hardesty |
|
DE |
1 |
Brandon Hanley |
|
LB |
8 |
Getty Cavitt |
|
LB |
22 |
William Dixon |
|
LB |
52 |
Chris Martin |
|
DB |
5 |
Drew Bell |
|
DB |
3 |
Tyler Johnson |
|
SS |
6 |
Andre Moss |
|
FS |
9 |
Justin Miller |
|
No. |
Name |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
Pos. |
|
1 |
Brandon Hanley |
5-11 |
200 |
So. |
FB/TE |
|
2 |
Pookie Taylor |
5-10 |
150 |
Fr. |
TE/DB |
|
3 |
Tyler Johnson |
5-11 |
160 |
Sr. |
SE/DB |
|
4 |
Richard Howard |
5-5 |
145 |
Fr. |
FB/TE |
|
5 |
Drew Bell |
5-6 |
145 |
Sr. |
WR/DB |
|
6 |
Andre Moss |
6-0 |
165 |
Jr. |
TE/DB |
|
7 |
Markel Carr |
5-8 |
135 |
So. |
WR/DB |
|
8 |
Getty Cavitt |
6-2 |
215 |
Sr. |
FB/LB |
|
9 |
Justin Miller |
5-10 |
150 |
So. |
RB/CB |
|
10 |
Aaron Powers |
5-7 |
120 |
Fr. |
QB/DB |
|
11 |
Bryant Powers |
6-0 |
170 |
Jr. |
QB/DB |
|
13 |
Cody Holder |
6-0 |
175 |
So. |
QB/DB |
|
14 |
Tyler Smith |
6-0 |
150 |
So. |
RB/DB |
|
16 |
Logan Johnson |
5-8 |
140 |
Fr. |
QB/DB |
|
19 |
Shelton Willis |
6-0 |
165 |
So. |
WR/DB |
|
20 |
Seth Brasher |
5-10 |
155 |
Fr. |
TE/DE |
|
21 |
James Buck |
5-7 |
140 |
Jr. |
WR/DB |
|
22 |
William Dixon |
6-2 |
195 |
Sr. |
RB/LB |
|
23 |
Andy Fall |
5-9 |
175 |
So. |
RB/LB |
|
26 |
Marchello Cavitt |
5-9 |
160 |
Fr. |
OL/DE |
|
28 |
Jeremy Harris |
5-8 |
155 |
So. |
RB/LB |
|
31 |
David Branch |
5-10 |
165 |
Jr. |
FB/LB |
|
32 |
Brandon Gant |
5-2 |
145 |
Fr. |
RB/LB |
|
34 |
Eric Hidenrite |
5-8 |
160 |
Fr. |
FB/LB |
|
35 |
Kyle Freels |
5-10 |
175 |
Jr. |
TE/LB |
|
36 |
Jesse Payne |
5-8 |
135 |
Fr. |
RB/DB |
|
40 |
Deryl Dumas |
5-8 |
215 |
So. |
FB/LB |
|
41 |
Nick Mahoney |
5-2 |
125 |
Fr. |
TE/DB |
|
44 |
Ben Cook |
5-8 |
160 |
Sr. |
FB/LB |
|
45 |
Dartanion Winstead |
5-8 |
185 |
Fr. |
WR/DB |
|
50 |
T.J. Ashley |
6-0 |
185 |
Fr. |
OL/LB |
|
52 |
Chris Martin |
5-10 |
185 |
Jr. |
OL/LB |
|
55 |
Gunner Tapp |
5-5 |
235 |
Jr. |
OL/DT |
|
56 |
Scott Gilmore |
6-1 |
210 |
So. |
OL/DE |
|
57 |
Henry Price |
6-0 |
205 |
Jr. |
OL/DE |
|
58 |
Sonny Taylor |
5-5 |
137 |
Fr. |
OL/DT |
|
59 |
James Pate |
5-10 |
195 |
Fr. |
OL/DT |
|
60 |
Jeremy Whitsett |
6-2 |
220 |
Fr. |
OL/DE |
|
61 |
Brad Hodges |
5-9 |
180 |
So. |
OL/DT |
|
63 |
Brian Tooley |
5-9 |
235 |
Fr. |
OL/DT |
|
64 |
Trent Stallings |
5-11 |
235 |
Jr. |
OL/DT |
|
65 |
Joseph McCarty |
5-10 |
160 |
Fr. |
OL/DT |
|
66 |
Scott Tooley |
6-2 |
230 |
Jr. |
OL/DT |
|
69 |
Quentin Shock |
5-6 |
165 |
So. |
OL/LB |
|
70 |
Chris Dowdy |
6-2 |
245 |
So. |
OL/DT |
|
72 |
Storm Rickard |
5-8 |
210 |
Fr. |
OL/DT |
|
73 |
Jaymar Frazier |
5-7 |
185 |
So. |
OL/LB |
|
74 |
Ishmail Al-Zubaidi |
5-8 |
200 |
So. |
OL/DT |
|
76 |
Buster Ashley |
6-5 |
285 |
Sr. |
OL/DE |
|
78 |
Justin Hardesty |
6-2 |
235 |
So. |
OL/DT |
|
80 |
Michael Walker |
6-1 |
140 |
So. |
WR/DB |
|
81 |
Chad Lee |
5-6 |
120 |
So. |
WR/DB |
|
84 |
Jason Harrison |
6-0 |
205 |
Jr. |
TE/DE |
|
88 |
Eric Waldroup |
5-7 |
150 |
So. |
WR/DB |
Assistant
Coaches: Bruce Raley, Gary Haire, Gary
Edmonson, Marcus Kimbrell, Marshall Enoch, Chad McCollam, Kenny Willis.
Other Support Staff: Manager Stephen Powers, Manager David Kirk,
Manager LaShawna Curry, Manager Courtney Johnson.
HIGHLANDS BLUEBIRDS (13-1)
Head
Coach (Alma Mater): Dale Mueller (Cornell, ‘77)
Career
Record (Yrs): 133-41 (17)
Record at
School (Yrs): 74-10 (6)
Coach’s
Record in State Championship Game: 2-1
School’s
Record in State Championship Game: 13-3
Appearances
in State Championship Game (Class): 16
1998 (3A),
1996 (3A), 1995 (3A), 1992 (3A), 1989 (3A),
1982 (3A),
1981 (3A), 1977 (3A), 1975 (3A), 1970 (2A),
1968 (2A),
1964 (2A), 1963 (2A), 1961 (2A), 1960 (2A),
1959 (2A).
State
Championship Titles (Class): 13
1998 (3A),
1996 (3A), 1992 (3A), 1989 (3A), 1982 (3A),
1981 (3A),
1977 (3A), 1975 (3A), 1970 (2A), 1968 (2A),
1964 (2A),
1961 (2A), 1960 (2A).
1999 SCHEDULE & RESULTS
13-1 Overall, 5-0 District
Date Opponent Result
8/20 Hancock
County 50-15
8/28 Harrison
(IN) 27-14
9/3 at
Campbell County 57-20
9/10 Open
9/17 at
Elder (OH) 14-35
9/24 at
Paul Dunbar 59-20
10/2 at
Covington Catholic * 45-7
10/8 at
Scott * 49-21
10/15 Dixie
Heights * 24-6
10/22 Holmes * 63-0
10/29 Conner * 47-10
Playoffs
11/5 Anderson
County 68-14
11/12 Harrison
County 62-26
11/19 Dixie
Heights 41-24
11/26 Lawrence
County 76-36
*-denotes district games.
Final AP Ranking:
1st
First AP Poll Ranking:
1st
Top AP Poll Rank (# Weeks):
1st (all 8 weeks)
Highlands is making its 17th State Football Championship
game appearance. The Bluebirds capped a
perfect 15-0 season with a convincing 56-7 win over Waggener in the Class 3A
State Championship last season.
The Bluebirds have not lost to a Kentucky school this
season. Their only loss of the year was
a 35-14 decision to Elder (OH) in Week #5.
Highlands has won 10 consecutive games heading into the
championship. The Birds last loss to a
Kentucky school was back in 1997 when Covington Catholic scored a 41-35
double-overtime win in the quarterfinals of the playoffs.
Gino Guidugli ranked 9th in the state in passing yards
during the regular season, averaging 206.7 ypg.
Brett Hamblen was 18th in the state in receiving during the
regular season. Hamblen averaged 83.7
ypg.
As a team, Highlands ranked among the state’s leaders during
the regular season in three categories.
The Birds were 11th in scoring (43.5 ppg.), 9th in scoring margin (29.9
ppg.) and 8th in offensive passing (230.3 ypg.).
Guidugli completed 20 of 32 passes for 354 yards and three
touchdowns and ran for another in a 57-20 regular season win over Campbell
County. He later completed 31-41 passes
for 339 yards and three touchdowns in a 63-0 win over Holmes. Guidugli also added a rushing touchdown in
the contest.
Highlands has scored 50-plus points in seven of its 14
games, including a whopping 76 in a win over Lawrence County last week in the
state semifinals (76-36).
The Birds are outscoring opponents 247-100 in the playoffs,
a 61.8-25.0 comparison.
Last season, Highlands set a state record with 801 points in
15 games (53.4). The mark was the sixth
highest total among national records.
Heading into the championship, the Birds have racked up 682 points
in 14 games (48.7 ppg.).
Probable
Starters
|
QB |
8 |
Gino Guidugli |
|
FB |
21 |
Brenden Zenni |
|
TE |
1 |
Brent Grover |
|
WR |
5 |
Brett Hamblen |
|
WR |
16 |
Adam Johnston |
|
TE |
87 |
Kyle Loughnane |
|
C |
60 |
Mike Raleigh |
|
LG |
57 |
Andy Hill |
|
RG |
79 |
Chad Thompson |
|
LT |
70 |
Marc Mueller |
|
RT |
52 |
Rob Smith |
|
DL |
91 |
Ben Scott |
|
DL |
44 |
Jess Meloche |
|
DL |
55 |
Tyler Browning |
|
DL |
53 |
Brad Theiss |
|
LB |
1 |
Brent Grover |
|
LB |
4 |
Mike Slawter |
|
LB |
23 |
Ben Freer |
|
LB |
2 |
Frank Benton |
|
DB |
5 |
Brett Hamblen |
|
DB |
16 |
Adam Johnston |
|
DB |
33 |
Chris Schneider |
|
No. |
Name |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
Pos. |
|
1 |
Brent Grover |
6-4 |
230 |
Jr. |
TE/LB/P |
|
2 |
Frank Benton |
6-3 |
198 |
Sr. |
WR/LB |
|
3 |
Zak Hudepohl |
5-11 |
155 |
So. |
WR/DB |
|
4 |
Mike Slawter |
6-0 |
185 |
Jr. |
RB/LB |
|
5 |
Brett Hamblen |
6-0 |
176 |
Jr. |
WR/DB |
|
7 |
Jake Donelan |
6-0 |
170 |
Jr. |
QB |
|
8 |
Gino Guidugli |
6-4 |
195 |
Jr. |
QB |
|
9 |
Kyle Bittner |
5-6 |
135 |
So. |
WR |
|
13 |
Matt Gramstad |
6-0 |
174 |
So. |
RB/DB |
|
14 |
Ben Petracco |
5-9 |
146 |
So. |
WR/LB |
|
16 |
Adam Johnston |
6-0 |
169 |
Sr. |
WR/DB |
|
20 |
Clem Fennell |
5-7 |
158 |
Jr. |
RB/DB/P |
|
21 |
Brenden Zenni |
5-8 |
155 |
Sr. |
RB |
|
23 |
Ben Freer |
5-11 |
185 |
Jr. |
RB/LB |
|
24 |
Brennan Jones |
6-0 |
161 |
Sr. |
WR/QB/DB/K |
|
25 |
Tommy Howell |
5-6 |
143 |
So. |
RB/DL |
|
26 |
Nick Behymer |
5-11 |
165 |
So. |
RB/LB |
|
27 |
Aaron Stapleton |
6-0 |
165 |
Sr. |
WR/DB |
|
28 |
Derek Chuke |
5-11 |
158 |
So. |
RB/DB/K |
|
30 |
Brian Barre |
6-0 |
191 |
Jr. |
RB/DL |
|
32 |
Anthony Bonomini |
5-7 |
140 |
Jr. |
RB/DB |
|
33 |
Chris Schneider |
6-0 |
180 |
Jr. |
WR/DB |
|
34 |
Nick Stevens |
5-7 |
155 |
Jr. |
RB/DL |
|
37 |
Chase Reed |
5-9 |
150 |
So. |
WR |
|
42 |
Josh Adams |
6-2 |
190 |
Jr. |
TE/LB |
|
44 |
Jess Meloche |
6-1 |
217 |
Sr. |
RB/DL |
|
46 |
Eamon Mueller |
5-5 |
143 |
So. |
RB/LB |
|
47 |
P.J. Grimm |
6-0 |
180 |
So. |
RB/LB |
|
50 |
Jeff Mason |
6-3 |
225 |
Jr. |
OL |
|
51 |
Scott Zechella |
5-10 |
155 |
Jr. |
LB |
|
52 |
Rob Smith |
6-4 |
256 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
53 |
Brad Theiss |
5-11 |
185 |
Jr. |
DL |
|
54 |
Nick Taylor |
5-11 |
181 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
55 |
Tyler Browning |
5-7 |
168 |
Jr. |
DL/K |
|
56 |
Jeremy Andrasik |
6-2 |
190 |
Jr. |
DL |
|
57 |
Andy Hill |
6-0 |
226 |
Jr. |
OL/DL |
|
58 |
Joe Peter |
6-0 |
220 |
Jr. |
OL |
|
59 |
Scott McLaren |
6-3 |
262 |
So. |
OL |
|
60 |
Mike Raleigh |
6-1 |
230 |
Jr. |
OL |
|
62 |
Danny Carr |
6-0 |
215 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
63 |
Jeremy Reis |
5-6 |
180 |
So. |
DL |
|
65 |
Tony Bertke |
6-0 |
185 |
So. |
OL/LB |
|
66 |
Billy Evans |
6-0 |
200 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
69 |
Jeff Reinstatler |
6-3 |
208 |
So. |
OL |
|
70 |
Marc Mueller |
6-4 |
261 |
Jr. |
OL |
|
71 |
Tony Jansen |
5-11 |
200 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
72 |
Ryan Hazelrigg |
6-1 |
228 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
75 |
Zach Deaton |
6-0 |
178 |
Sr. |
OL |
|
76 |
Jake McMahon |
5-11 |
207 |
So. |
OL/DL |
|
79 |
Chad Thompson |
6-3 |
267 |
Sr. |
OL/DL |
|
80 |
Kevin Mulrony |
6-0 |
175 |
Jr. |
WR |
|
81 |
Burke Lofland |
6-0 |
171 |
Jr. |
WR/DB |
|
84 |
Brandon Cottingham |
6-3 |
175 |
So. |
DL |
|
85 |
Michael Beiting |
6-0 |
183 |
So. |
TE/LB |
|
87 |
Kyle Loughnane |
6-3 |
220 |
Jr. |
TE |
|
89 |
Andrew Frakes |
6-3 |
204 |
So. |
TE |
|
91 |
Ben Scott |
6-4 |
235 |
Jr. |
DL |
ST. XAVIER TIGERS (13-1)
Head
Coach (Alma Mater):
Mike Glaser (Bellarmine, ’74)
Career
Record (Yrs): 190-46
(18)
Record at
School (Yrs): 190-46
(18)
Coach’s
Record in State Championship Game: 4-1
School’s
Record in State Championship Game: 9-1
Appearances
in State Championship Game (Class): 10
1997 (4A),
1995 (4A), 1992 (4A), 1991 (4A), 1986 (4A),
1978 (4A),
1975 (4A), 1974 (3A), 1969 (3A), 1962 (3A)
State
Championship Titles (Class): 9
1997 (4A),
1995 (4A), 1992 (4A), 1986 (4A), 1978 (4A),
1975 (4A),
1974 (3A), 1969 (3A), 1962 (3A)
1999 SCHEDULE & RESULTS
13-1 Overall, 6-0 District
Date Opponent Result
8/21 vs.
Covington Catholic# 14-24
8/27 at
Bullitt East 51-7
9/3 Pleasure
Ridge Park * 34-7
9/10 Eastern 28-0
9/17 at
DuPont Manual * 42-14
9/24 Trinity
(Louisville)^ 28-14
10/1 at
Fairdale * 56-8
10/8 Open
10/15 Butler * 28-10
10/22 Male * 39-3
10/29 at
Doss * 69-8
Playoffs
11/5 North
Hardin 40-13
11/12 Pleasure
Ridge Park 20-10
11/19 Male 19-10
11/26 at
Hopkinsville 22-21
*-denotes district games.
#-St. Joe’s Bluegrass Bowl at
Lexington Catholic; Home games played at DuPont Manual Stadium; ^-at Papa
John’s Cardinal Stadium.
Final AP Ranking:
1st
First AP Poll Ranking:
4th
Top AP Poll Rank (# Weeks):
1st (1)
St. X is making its 11th appearance in the State
Championship game, sporting a 9-1 record.
The Tigers’ nine state titles rank third to Highlands’ 13 and Louisville
Trinity’s 12.
In its most recent trip to the State Championship, the
Tigers defeated rival Louisville Trinity 3-0 in the 1997 Class 4A
Championship. The Tigers have played in
four of the last eight Class 4A State Championship games, winning each time.
St. Xavier defeated Hopkinsville, 22-21 to advance to the
State Championship. The Tigers have won
13 conecutive games after suffering a 24-14 season-opening loss to Covington
Catholic in the St. Joe’s Bluegrass Bowl at Lexington Catholic.
St. X and Bryan Station have played two common opponents
this year. St. X defeated Eastern 28-0
and Bryan Station defeated the Eagles 41-8.
The Tigers defeated rival Trinity (28-14) and Bryan Station defeated
Trinity, 31-21.
The Tigers have three rushers who have ran for 700-plus
yards. Nick Legel leads the team
despite missing the season-opener with 895 yards and 15 touchdowns on 128
attempts. Benny Butler has ran 149
times for 845 yards and 14 touchdowns and Ryan Payne has ran 112 times for 715
yards and eight touchdowns.
As a team, St. Xavier ranked among the state’s leaders in
several categories during the regular season.
The Tigers were 16th in scoring (38.9 ppg.), 7th in scoring defense (9.5
ppg.), 10th in scoring margin (29.4 ppg.) and 12th in rushing defense (99.9
ypg.).
St. Xavier defeated defending Class 4A State Champion Male
twice this season. The Tigers posted a
39-3 win over the Bulldogs in Week #10 and then a 19-10 win over Male in the
quarterfinals.
Offense
|
QB |
10 |
Eric Saling |
|
FB |
33 |
Nick Legel |
|
TB |
22 |
Benny Butler |
|
WR |
14 |
Jesse Cronen |
|
SE |
27 |
Brooks Mayer |
|
TE |
84 |
Billey Kute |
|
C |
74 |
Stuart Williams |
|
LG |
65 |
Jeff Zack |
|
RG |
62 |
Nick Ising |
|
LT |
78 |
Matt Huff |
|
RT |
58 |
William Rabatin |
|
LT |
93 |
Phil Mettling |
|
LG |
71 |
Scott Graeser |
|
RG |
70 |
Luke Biller |
|
RT |
83 |
Chad Johnson |
|
LE |
82 |
Chris Yates |
|
RE |
42 |
Jeff Ames |
|
LLB |
46 |
Justin Haydock |
|
RLB |
41 |
Brandon Quinlan |
|
LHB |
7 |
Deonte Smith |
|
SS |
25 |
Jon Kuerzi |
|
RHB |
29 |
Pat Douglas |
|
No. |
Name |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
Pos. |
|
2 |
Justin Bickett |
6-0 |
167 |
Jr. |
DE/K |
|
3 |
Jeff Ogburn |
5-8 |
140 |
Jr. |
WR |
|
4 |
Nick Passafiume |
5-10 |
160 |
Sr. |
WR |
|
5 |
Andy Byrne |
5-10 |
160 |
Jr. |
DB |
|
6 |
Tim Renfro |
5-8 |
140 |
Sr. |
DB |
|
7 |
Deonte Smith |
6-0 |
185 |
Jr. |
DB |
|
8 |
Jeff Hoza |
5-9 |
163 |
So. |
FB |
|
9 |
William Thomas |
5-7 |
165 |
So. |
RB |
|
10 |
Eric Saling |
6-2 |
180 |
Jr. |
QB |
|
11 |
Danny Lally |
6-0 |
147 |
Jr. |
WR |
|
12 |
Nathan Ratledge |
6-3 |
185 |
Sr. |
DB |
|
13 |
Peter Hughes |
5-7 |
173 |
So. |
WR |
|
14 |
Jesse Cronen |
6-3 |
181 |
Sr. |
WR |
|
15 |
Mike Russell |
5-11 |
173 |
So. |
QB |
|
16 |
Todd Lewis |
5-11 |
156 |
Jr. |
QB |
|
17 |
Chuck Schuhmann |
5-10 |
180 |
Sr. |
DB |
|
18 |
Ryan Peabody |
5-10 |
160 |
Sr. |
DB |
|
19 |
Brad Bischoff |
5-10 |
173 |
Sr. |
WR |
|
20 |
Zach Steinbock |
5-8 |
163 |
Jr. |
DE |
|
21 |
Hunter Jacobs |
5-10 |
168 |
Jr. |
DB |
|
22 |
Benny Butler, Jr. |
5-8 |
165 |
Sr. |
RB |
|
23 |
Lawton King |
6-0 |
156 |
Sr. |
DB |
|
24 |
Aaron Barnes |
6-0 |
163 |
Jr. |
RB |
|
25 |
Jon Kuerzi |
5-11 |
173 |
Jr. |
DB |
|
26 |
Dominic LaBarbera |
5-7 |
155 |
Sr. |
RB |
|
27 |
Brooks Mayer |
5-11 |
183 |
Sr. |
WR |
|
28 |
Aaron Bowling |
5-10 |
165 |
Sr. |
DB |
|
29 |
Pat Douglas |
5-11 |
180 |
Sr. |
DB |
|
30 |
Greg Raque |
5-9 |
183 |
Sr. |
FB |
|
31 |
Benjamin Martin |
5-11 |
165 |
Jr. |
DE |
|
32 |
Bryan Brockie |
5-10 |
149 |
Jr. |
DE |
|
33 |
Nick Legel |
5-8 |
182 |
Sr. |
RB |
|
34 |
Joe Saggio |
5-9 |
165 |
Jr. |
DE |
|
35 |
Nathan Moore |
6-0 |
191 |
Sr. |
DE |
|
36 |
Gary Blakely |
5-7 |
171 |
Jr. |
FB |
|
38 |
Travis White |
5-10 |
152 |
Sr. |
DB |
|
40 |
Andy Distler |
5-10 |
181 |
Sr. |
DE |
|
41 |
Brandon Quinlan |
5-9 |
186 |
Sr. |
LB |
|
42 |
Jeff Ames |
6-1 |
196 |
Jr. |
DE |
|
43 |
Jimmy Thurman |
6-2 |
202 |
Jr. |
LB |
|
44 |
Kurt Hassell |
5-9 |
175 |
Jr. |
RB |
|
45 |
Paul Humphrey |
5-7 |
137 |
Jr. |
WR |
|
46 |
Justin Haydock |
6-3 |
225 |
Sr. |
LB |
|
47 |
Nick Mattingly |
5-10 |
189 |
So. |
DE |
|
48 |
Ryan Payne |
5-9 |
182 |
Sr. |
RB/QB |
|
49 |
Matt Houk |
6-4 |
230 |
Sr. |
LB |
|
50 |
Michael Sturgeon |
6-2 |
203 |
So. |
C |
|
51 |
Michael Hightower |
5-11 |
194 |
Jr. |
DG |
|
52 |
Russ Cox |
5-11 |
223 |
Sr. |
DG |
|
53 |
Justin Fox |
5-8 |
180 |
Jr. |
OG |
|
54 |
Chris Madras |
5-10 |
198 |
Jr. |
DG |
|
55 |
John Hightower |
6-1 |
220 |
Sr. |
DG |
|
56 |
Ross Parrish |
5-10 |
212 |
Jr. |
OT |
|
57 |
Sean Lanning |
5-9 |
167 |
Sr. |
DG |
|
58 |
William Rabatin |
6-1 |
274 |
Sr. |
OT |
|
59 |
Jim Hanson |
5-9 |
177 |
Jr. |
C |
|
60 |
Jamie Schmidt |
5-10 |
218 |
Sr. |
OG |
|
61 |
Bernard Estephan |
5-11 |
228 |
Jr. |
DG |
|
62 |
Nick Ising |
5-10 |
185 |
Sr. |
OG |
|
63 |
Matt Zinser |
6-2 |
251 |
Jr. |
OT |
|
64 |
Matt Parrish |
5-7 |
195 |
Sr. |
DG |
|
65 |
Jeff Zack |
6-4 |
221 |
Jr. |
C |
|
66 |
Kevin Crabtree |
6-1 |
168 |
So. |
DE |
|
67 |
Micheal Prestigiacomo |
5-9 |
190 |
Sr. |
DT |
|
68 |
Greg Schuckmann |
6-1 |
192 |
Sr. |
DT |
|
69 |
Chase Borie |
6-2 |
263 |
Jr. |
OT |
|
70 |
Luke Biller |
6-3 |
227 |
Jr. |
DT |
|
71 |
Scott Graeser |
6-1 |
240 |
Jr. |
DG |
|
72 |
Jason Brewer |
6-3 |
222 |
Sr. |
OT |
|
73 |
Alex Stevens |
5-11 |
180 |
Jr. |
DT |
|
74 |
Stuart Williams |
6-2 |
231 |
Sr. |
C |
|
75 |
Andy Faust |
5-11 |
193 |
Sr. |
OG |
|
76 |
Eric Krupiczewicz |
6-0 |
193 |
Jr. |
DT |
|
77 |
Kyle McGinty |
6-3 |
286 |
Jr. |
OT |
|
78 |
Matt Huff |
6-5 |
308 |
Sr. |
OT |
|
79 |
Josh McCloskey |
6-3 |
167 |
Jr. |
DT |
|
80 |
Aaron Sadler |
5-10 |
188 |
Sr. |
TE |
|
81 |
Connor Breen |
6-2 |
163 |
So. |
TE |
|
82 |
Chris Yates |
5-11 |
172 |
Sr. |
DE |
|
83 |
Chad Johnson |
6-0 |
204 |
Sr. |
DT |
|
84 |
Billy Kute |
6-0 |
185 |
Jr. |
TE |
|
85 |
Ryan Pierce |
6-3 |
160 |
Sr. |
WR |
|
86 |
Shane Moseley |
6-2 |
170 |
Jr. |
TE |
|
87 |
Aaron Sivori |
6-0 |
183 |
Sr. |
DB |
|
88 |
Aaron Allgeier |
6-0 |
177 |
Sr. |
TE |
|
89 |
Chris Brown |
6-0 |
179 |
Jr. |
TE/X |
|
90 |
Tony Colyer |
6-3 |
156 |
Jr. |
WR |
|
91 |
Daniel Lococo |
6-1 |
174 |
Jr. |
DE |
|
92 |
Jeff Didier |
6-0 |
183 |
Sr. |
LB |
|
93 |
Phil Mettling |
6-3 |
256 |
Sr. |
DT |
|
94 |
John Schulten |
6-2 |
183 |
Sr. |
WR |
|
95 |
Kevin Kruse |
6-0 |
170 |
Jr. |
DT |
|
96 |
Andy Barger |
6-1 |
169 |
Sr. |
DE |
|
98 |
Garrett Houk |
6-2 |
193 |
Jr. |
LB |
|
INJ |
Chris Jung |
5-10 |
175 |
Sr. |
OG |
|
INJ |
Tyler Knipp |
5-8 |
155 |
Jr. |
DB |
|
INJ |
Matt Byron |
5-11 |
220 |
Jr. |
OG |
|
|
T.J. Nelson |
5-8 |
277 |
Jr. |
OG |
|
|
Justin Briones |
5-9 |
204 |
Sr. |
OG |
|
|
John Bishop |
5-6 |
155 |
Jr. |
DB |
|
|
Ryan Benningfield |
5-10 |
172 |
So. |
OG |
|
|
Johnny Andris |
5-10 |
186 |
Jr. |
OG/K |
|
|
Tom Stober |
6-2 |
240 |
Jr. |
DT |
|
|
Teddy Amshoff |
6-2 |
177 |
So. |
K/DT |
|
|
Corey Miles |
5-10 |
171 |
So. |
DB/P |
Assistant
Coaches: Terry Bean, Bob Beck, Jim
Wagoner, Pat Chitwood, Troy Johnson, Todd Walsh, Dennis Scott, Jay Stellberg.
Other
Support Staff: Trainer Bob Hamilton,
Statistician Bob Kennedy.
BRYAN STATION DEFENDERS
(13-1)
Head
Coach (Alma Mater):
John Nochta (Kentucky, ’77)
Career
Record (Yrs): 45-51
(9)
Record at
School (Yrs): 24-21
(4)
Coach’s
Record in State Championship Game: First
School’s
Record in State Championship Game: 1-1
Appearances
in State Championship Game (Class): 2
1971 (2A),
1969 (2A)
State
Championship Titles (Class):
1971 (2A)
1999 SCHEDULE & RESULTS
13-1 Overall, 6-0 District
Date Opponent Result
8/20 Open
8/27 Paul
Dunbar 74-46
9/3 Tates
Creek 21-26
9/10 at
Lafayette 55-11
9/17 Campbell
County * 65-13
9/24 at
Ryle * 20-7
10/1 Scott
County * 56-14
10/8 Simon
Kenton * 63-14
10/15 at
Boone County * 41-28
10/22 at
Waggener 28-0
10/29 at
Henry Clay * 21-13
Playoffs
11/5 Eastern
41-8
11/12 Fern
Creek 49-14
11/19 at
Trinity (Louisville) 31-21
11/26 Tates
Creek 55-16
*-denotes district games.
Final AP Ranking:
t2nd
First AP Poll Ranking:
8th
Top AP Poll Rank (# Weeks):
t2nd (1)
Bryan Station is making its third appearance in a State
Championship game. In their other two
appearances, the Defenders played in the 1971 and 1969 Class 2A State
Championships. Bryan Station captured
the 1971 title, scoring a 14-3 win over Madisonville.
Bryan Station’s only loss of the year came to Tates Creek, a
26-21 loss in Week #3. The Defenders
are winners of their last 12 games.
Bryan Station avenged the early-season defeat with a convincing 55-16
win over the Commodores in last week’s semifinal.
The Defenders have scored 50-plus in six of their 14 games,
including a season-high 74 in its first game of the year against Paul Dunbar
(74-46). In the playoffs, Bryan Station
has outscored opponents 176-59 for a 44.0-14.8 comparison.
Eric Shelton ranked 16th in the state during the
regular-season among rushing leaders with 149.2 ypg.
Two players have run for 1,000-plus yards on the year. In addition to Shelton’s 2,324 yards and 30
touchdowns on 225 attempts, quarterback J.T. Haskins has 1,514 yards and 21
touchdowns on 153 attempts.
The Defenders ranked 8th in scoring (44.4 ppg.) during the
regular season. Bryan Station also
ranked 13th in scoring margin (27.2 ppg.) and 2nd in rushing (391.7 ypg.).
In the season-opening win over Paul Dunbar, Shelton ran 13
times for 251 yards and five touchdowns (60, 64, 38, 14, and 2).
In a 64-13 win over Campbell County, Haskins ran 10 times
for 100 yards and four touchdowns (6, 43, 17 and 7) and completed eight of 10
passes for 127 yards and a touchdown (15 yards).
In a 56-14 win over Scott County, Shelton ran 14 times for
205 yards and four touchdowns. Haskins
completed six of eight passes for 116 yards and a touchdown. He also ran
15 times for 139 yards and a touchdown.
Haskins set school record with a 100-yard interception
return for a touchdown in a 41-28 win over Boone County.
In the regular season finale, Haskins ran 12 times for 124
yards and a touchdown (63 yards) and intercepted two Henry Clay passes. Bryan Station went on to post a 21-13.
Shelton ran for a school-record 318 yards and four
touchdowns on 22 attempts in a 49-14 win over Fern Creek in the second round of
the palyoffs.
Probable Starters
Offense
|
QB |
3 |
J.T. Haskins |
|
TB |
22 |
Eric Shelton |
|
FB |
33 |
Greg Shiddell |
|
WR |
28 |
Marquis Johnson |
|
WR |
2 |
Robert Haskins |
|
TE |
36 |
Juan Lewis |
|
C |
56 |
Del Proctor |
|
LG |
60 |
Matt Williams |
|
RG |
65 |
Josh Hurst |
|
LT |
59 |
John Blaine |
|
RT |
54 |
Andrew Crawford |
|
DL |
65 |
Josh Hurst |
|
DL |
5 |
Ace Withrow |
|
DL |
54 |
Andrew Crawford |
|
DL |
22 |
Eric Shelton |
|
LB |
6 |
Josh Matney |
|
LB |
60 |
Matt Williams |
|
LB |
59 |
John Blaine |
|
DB |
28 |
Marquis Johnson |
|
DB |
2 |
Robert Haskins |
|
SS |
33 |
Greg Shiddell |
|
FS |
3 |
J.T. Haskins |
|
No. |
Name |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
Pos. |
|
2 |
Robert Haskins |
5-7 |
145 |
Jr. |
WR/CB |
|
3 |
J.T. Haskins |
5-11 |
174 |
Sr. |
QB/FS |
|
4 |
Roddy Givens |
6-0 |
187 |
So. |
QB/LB |
|
5 |
Ace Withrow |
6-3 |
245 |
Jr. |
TE/LB |
|
6 |
Josh Matney |
5-10 |
181 |
Sr. |
QB/LB |
|
7 |
James Clayborne |
6-0 |
168 |
Jr. |
WR/FS |
|
8 |
Chris Blevins |
5-11 |
175 |
Fr. |
TE/LB |
|
10 |
Gerard Combs |
6-0 |
232 |
Jr. |
QB/SS |
|
11 |
Jerome Jones |
5-5 |
130 |
Sr. |
WR/CB |
|
12 |
Jon Hines |
5-4 |
133 |
Fr. |
TB/SS |
|
13 |
Larry Starks |
5-11 |
143 |
Jr. |
WR/CB |
|
14 |
Jonathon Taylor |
5-5 |
150 |
Fr. |
WR/SS |
|
15 |
Tramaine Weathers |
5-7 |
152 |
Fr. |
WR/CB |
|
17 |
James Williams |
5-9 |
134 |
So. |
WR/CB |
|
18 |
Mike Rice |
5-5 |
136 |
Jr. |
WR/FS |
|
19 |
Aaron Stevenson |
5-6 |
145 |
So. |
WR/CB |
|
20 |
Keric Seals |
5-4 |
134 |
So. |
TB/CB |
|
21 |
Wes Johnson |
5-9 |
150 |
Sr. |
P/K |
|
22 |
Eric Shelton |
6-3 |
236 |
Jr. |
TB/DT |
|
23 |
Brian Jones |
5-6 |
145 |
Sr. |
WR/CB |
|
24 |
Josh Connor |
6-1 |
153 |
So. |
WR/LB |
|
25/61 |
Ty Hunt |
6-0 |
175 |
Fr. |
TE/FS |
|
27/52 |
Chris Yankey |
6-1 |
169 |
Fr. |
WR/FS |
|
28 |
Marquis Johnson |
5-4 |
135 |
Sr. |
WR/CB |
|
30 |
Darryl Bond |
5-3 |
125 |
Fr. |
TB/SS |
|
31 |
Darrell Brooks |
5-9 |
175 |
Fr. |
FB/LB |
|
32 |
Tria Bailey |
6-0 |
155 |
Sr. |
WR/CB |
|
33 |
Greg Shiddell |
5-11 |
171 |
Jr. |
FB/SS |
|
36 |
Juan Lewis |
6-0 |
254 |
Jr. |
TE/LB |
|
38 |
Arthur Lewis |
6-0 |
165 |
Jr. |
WR/SS |
|
40 |
Jermaine Coles |
5-11 |
162 |
So. |
TE/LB |
|
41 |
Ryan Pearl |
5-11 |
189 |
Jr. |
K |
|
44 |
Jacob Biddle |
5-6 |
155 |
Jr. |
FB/LB |
|
45 |
Markeith Gillis |
6-1 |
230 |
Fr. |
TB/DT |
|
51 |
Ben Gentry |
5-5 |
205 |
Fr. |
FB/DT |
|
53 |
Nick Kaverman |
5-7 |
158 |
Fr. |
C/LB |
|
54 |
Andrew Crawford |
6-0 |
280 |
Sr. |
T/DT |
|
56 |
Del Proctor |
6-1 |
214 |
Jr. |
C/LB |
|
57 |
Warren Lowe |
5-7 |
185 |
Fr. |
G/DT |
|
59 |
John Blaine |
6-1 |
215 |
Jr. |
T/LB |
|
60 |
Matt Williams |
5-9 |
220 |
Sr. |
G/LB |
|
63 |
Antonio Ramos |
6-1 |
220 |
Fr. |
T/DT |
|
64 |
Josh Brown |
5-7 |
192 |
Fr. |
G/DT |
|
65 |
Josh Hurst |
6-1 |
235 |
Sr. |
G/LB |
|
66 |
Steven Jackson |
5-10 |
223 |
Sr. |
T/DT |
|
67 |
Darren Burrell |
5-10 |
241 |
Fr. |
T/DT |
|
70 |
Cale Brashear |
5-9 |
215 |
Fr. |
C/LB |
|
78 |
Ryan Damon |
6-0 |
289 |
So. |
T/DT |
|
87 |
Quinn Williams |
6-1 |
184 |
Sr. |
TE/DT |
Assistant Coaches:
Norm Powell, John Mirilovich, Aaron Dishman, Derick Foster, Cornell
Burbage, Ross Mills, Ron Howell.
Other Support Staff:
Trainer David Jacobs, Cheerleading Sponsor Nureka Duncan, Equipment
Manager Patrick Tonksley, Statistician Jinci Rogers, Statistician Carey Creech.