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  Boys Football State Final Qualifier 2004-05 

 Sterling (Newman Central Catholic) (12-1)

 School Information
Name: Newman Central Catholic High School
City: Sterling
City Population:
County: Whiteside
Enrollment: 233
Nickname: Comets
Colors: Blue/White/Grey
Conference: Big Rivers
Superintendent: Rev. Paul Lipinski
Principal: Rev. Paul Lipinski
Athletic Director: Mike Papoccia
Head Coach: Mike Papoccia
Assistant Coaches: Tim Nelson, John Ybarra, Terry Messer, Andy Accardi, Kevin McGinn, Ryan Oetting, Chuck Rosenberry
Trainer: Andy Accardi, Dr. Joe Welty
Captains: Chris Salvatori, Charlie McGinn
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Gilman (Iroquois West) (Coop), 22-18, in Class 2A Quarterfinal Game

 Roster

No.  Name                     Pos.   Ht.  Wt.  Age  Yr.
  7  Ryan Reyes               B      5-11 155   16  Jr.
 11  Chris Salvatori          B      6-0  185   17  Sr.
 12  Clayton Norberg          B      6-1  200   17  Sr.
 13  Tom Demmer               E      6-4  165   18  Sr.
 14  Jordan Edwards           B      6-1  165   17  Jr.
 17  Aj Bennett               E      5-11 150   15  So.
 17  Brennan Shippert         E      6-0  145   16  Jr.
 20  Zac Holmes               B      5-11 180   16  Jr.
 21  Jeremy Shippert          E      6-2  175   18  Sr.
 22  Jason Busser             B      6-0  165   17  Sr.
 22  Ryne Newlon              B      5-10 135   16  So.
 24  Ben Warkins              B      6-0  170   17  Jr.
 30  Jason Prendergast        B      5-10 180   18  Sr.
 31  Nate Driessens           B      5-11 170   16  Jr.
 31  Andrew Widolff           E      5-9  130   15  So.
 32  Tyler Reyes              B      6-1  170   15  So.
 33  Robert Whitmer           B      5-9  150   15  So.
 34  Bryce Hannon             B      5-2  120   15  So.
 34  Chris Welty              B      5-9  170   17  So.
 35  Corey Gabler             B      6-1  155   16  Jr.
 40  Jonathon Bass            E      5-10 145   16  So.
 41  Ed Ackert                B      5-8  145   16  Jr.
 42  Mike Lemay               B      6-1  180   17  Jr.
 44  Sean Jarvis              B      5-7  165   16  So.
 45  Paul Magnafici           B      5-7  145   17  Sr.
 50  Nate Troye               L      5-11 175   18  Sr.
 51  Joe Oconnor              L      5-10 210   16  Jr.
 52  Ted Nelson               L      6-0  185   17  Sr.
 60  Travis Peterson          L      6-3  235   18  Sr.
 61  Chris Kreger             L      6-1  190   16  Jr.
 62  Dan Hermes               L      6-0  250   16  Jr.
 63  Charlie McGinn           L      6-3  225   18  Sr.
 65  James Pietryga           L      6-1  270   17  Jr.
 66  Aaron Morgan             L      5-11 200   18  Sr.
 70  Sam Zigler               L      5-10 200   15  So.
 71  Nathan Bittner           L      5-9  180   15  So.
 72  Austin Morgan            L      6-0  165   15  So.
 73  Nick Hoefler             L      6-2  215   18  Sr.
 74  Jonathon Schutt          L      5-9  220   17  Sr.
 75  Josh Kirkland            L      5-11 190   15  So.
 76  Kane Gillette            L      6-4  220   16  Jr.
 77  Jacob Harrison           L      6-0  220   18  Sr.
 80  Matt Phillips            E      6-6  210   18  Sr.
 81  Sam Gallardo             E      6-0  155   16  Jr.
 82  Josh Shippert            E      5-10 175   16  Jr.
 83  Michael McFadden         E      5-11 150   17  Jr.
 84  Ted Hegner               E      6-5  190   16  Jr.
 84  Jake Robbins             E      6-0  160   15  So.
 85  Cody Froeter             E      5-8  130   15  So.
 85  Grey Harrison            E      6-0  185   16  Jr.
 89  Matt Kipping             E      5-11 145   17  Jr.
 Specialists

Kickoffs: 77 Jake Harrison
Kickoff Returns: 34 Bryce Hannon, 12 Clayton Norberg
Punter: 77 Jake Harrison
Punt Returns: 34 Bryce Hannon, 12 Clayton Norberg
Placekicker: 77 Jake Harrison
Placekick Holder: 14 Jordan Edwards
 Starters

Offense

QB      11  Chris Salvatori          6-0  185   17  Sr.
FB      31  Nate Driessens           5-11 170   16  Jr.
HB      12  Clayton Norberg          6-1  200   17  Sr.
HB      34  Bryce Hannon             5-2  120   15  So.
END     21  Jeremy Shippert          6-2  175   18  Sr.
END     85  Grey Harrison            6-0  185   16  Jr.
LINE    63  Charlie McGinn           6-3  225   18  Sr.
LINE    66  Aaron Morgan             5-11 200   18  Sr.
LINE    74  Jonathon Schutt          5-9  220   17  Sr.
LINE    60  Travis Peterson          6-3  235   18  Sr.
LINE    65  James Pietryga           6-1  270   17  Jr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-10, 169
Line: 6-1, 230
Receivers: 6-1, 180

Defense

LINE    50  Nate Troye               5-11 175   18  Sr.
LINE    63  Charlie McGinn           6-3  225   18  Sr.
LINE    62  Dan Hermes               6-0  250   16  Jr.
END     80  Matt Phillips            6-6  210   18  Sr.
END     20  Zac Holmes               5-11 180   16  Jr.
LB      60  Travis Peterson          6-3  235   18  Sr.
LB      42  Mike Lemay               6-1  180   17  Jr.
LB      24  Ben Warkins              6-0  170   17  Jr.
DB      12  Clayton Norberg          6-1  200   17  Sr.
DB      30  Jason Prendergast        5-10 180   18  Sr.
DB      14  Jordan Edwards           6-1  165   17  Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 6-0, 182
Line: 6-1, 208
Linebackers: 6-1, 195
 Statistics

TEAM STATISTICS

For Against Points 395 90 First Downs 186 90 First Downs Rushing 154 54 First Downs Passing 26 37 Rushes Attempted 662 388 Yards Rushing 3098 1015 Yards Passing 569 975 Total Yards 3667 1990 Passes Attempted 68 184 Passes Completed 25 75 Passes Had Intercepted 3 23 Fumbles 36 37 Fumbles Lost 23 19 Interceptions 23 3

SCORING BY QUARTERS

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total For 122 124 87 62 395 Against 35 27 6 29 90

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

Scoring TD PAT1 PAT2 FG Total Bryce Hannon 14 0 5 0 100 Clayton Norberg 14 0 4 0 98 Chris Salvatori 7 0 2 0 46 Jason Prendergast 4 0 2 0 28 Rushing Att. Yds. TD Avg. Long Clayton Norberg 144 919 14 6.4 82 Bryce Hannon 140 711 14 5.1 53 Nate Driessens 86 493 4 6.1 55 Chris Salvatori 72 337 7 5.0 57 Passing Att. Comp. Int. Yds. TD Chris Salvatori 52 20 2 357 7 Jordan Edwards 6 1 10 10 0 Receiving No. Yds. TD Avg. Long Jeremy Shippert 13 338 4 26.0 69 Bryce Hannon 7 123 1 17.5 34 Clayton Norberg 3 87 1 29.0 53 Punting No. Avg. Long Jacob Harrison 31 35 65 PAT PAT FG FG Placekicking Att. Made Att. Made Jacob Harrison 27 21 0 0 Tackles Solo Assist Sacks Sack Yds. Mike Lemay 57 32 3 8 Clayton Norberg 53 15 5 12 Charlie McGinn 43 17 6 16
 Scores

Date   Opponent                     W/L Own Opp
8/27   Peru (St. Bede)                W  28   7
9/3    Ottawa (Marquette)             W  39  13
9/11   Port Byron (Riverdale)         W  43  14
9/17   Varna (Midland)                W   1   0
9/24   Amboy                          W  31   7
10/1   Manlius (Bureau Valley)        L   9  20
10/9   Erie                           W  34   0
10/15  Fulton (H.S.)                  W  35   7
10/22  Morrison                       W  34   0
IHSA Playoffs
*10/30 Forreston                      W  19   0
*11/6  Poplar Grove (North Boone)     W  44   8
*11/13 Lanark (Eastland)              W  31   8
*11/20 Maroa (M.-Forsyth)             W  14   7

 Head Coach Mike Papoccia

Year      W-L       
Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)
1980      6-3       
1981      2-7       
1982      4-5       
1983      6-3       
1984      7-2       
1985      6-4       
1986      3-6       
1987      7-4       
1988      4-5       
1989      11-1      
1990      12-2       (1st)
1991      4-5       
1992      6-3       
1993      13-1       (2nd)
1994      14-0       (1st)
1995      12-1      
1996      10-1      
1997      9-2       
1998      12-2       (2nd)
1999      9-1       
2000      5-4       
2001      7-4       
2002      7-3       
2003      10-2      
2004      12-1      
25 yrs.   198-72    

 Tournament History

1977      32   27  1-1            DNP  Ben Todaro
      W   18   12  Princeville
      L   14   15  Alexis
1985       6    7  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Mike Papoccia
      L    6    7  Milledgeville
1987      27   45  1-1 (7-4)      DNP  Mike Papoccia
      W   21   13  Burlington (Central)
      L    6   32  Morrison
1989      64   54  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Mike Papoccia
      W   22   20  Milledgeville
      W   20    9  Manlius
      L   22   25  Orangeville
1990     165   30  5-0 (12-2)     1st  Mike Papoccia
      W   47    7  Franklin Grove (F. Center)
      W   49    8  Stockton
      W   35    6  Durand
      W   28    6  Annawan
      W    6    3  Bloomington (Central Catholic) (OT)
1993     146  105  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Mike Papoccia
      W   41   14  Orangeville
      W   36   14  Lena (L.-Winslow)
      W   34   14  Stockton
      W   26   14  Monmouth (Warren)
      L    9   49  Hardin (Calhoun)
1994     142   43  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Mike Papoccia
      W   41   20  Polo
      W   27    0  Mackinaw (Deer Creek-M.)
      W   33   15  Galva
      W   14    8  Stockton
      W   27    0  Lexington
1995      78   40  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Mike Papoccia
      W   47    6  Joy (Westmer)
      W   13   12  Milledgeville
      W   12    8  Galena (H.S.)
      L    6   14  Carthage
1996      40   20  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Mike Papoccia
      W   33    0  Orion
      L    7   20  Aledo
1997      71   35  1-1 (9-2)      2nd  Mike Papoccia
      W   57   14  Paxton (P.-Buckley-Loda)
      L   14   21  Stillman Valley
1998     147   87  4-1 (12-2)     2nd  Mike Papoccia
      W   35    8  Sciota (Northwestern)
      W   48   21  Concord (Triopia)
      W   17   14  Galena (H.S.)
      W   21   14  Lexington
      L   26   30  Carthage
1999       6   40  0-1 (9-1)      DNP  Mike Papoccia
      L    6   40  Hampshire
2001      20   22  1-1 (6-3)      DNP  Mike Papoccia
      W   14    8  Toulon (Stark County)
      L    6   14  Argenta (A.-Oreana)
2002       7   24  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Mike Papoccia
      L    7   24  Poplar Grove (North Boone)
2003     103   34  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Mike Papoccia
      W   50   12  Dakota
      W   35    0  El Paso
      L   18   22  Gilman (Iroquois West)





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