Addison (Driscoll) Boys Football — 2007-08 

 Addison (Driscoll) (13-0)

 School Information
Name: Driscoll Catholic High School
City: Addison
City Population: 35,914
County: DuPage
Enrollment: 408 M
Nickname: Highlanders
Colors: Black/Gold
Conference: Suburban Catholic
Superintendent: Tom Geraghty
Principal: Fred Muehleman
Athletic Director: Bob Carlson
Head Coach: Mike Burzawa
Assistant Coaches: Mike Loconsole, Dan Cepek, Mike Freeman, Mike Liacone, Brandon New, Bob O'Connor, Joe Petro, Pat Ryan, Nick Cicero, Kevin Hanrahan, Bob Crow, Mark Stenzel, Tony Navigato, Al Panzeca, Dan Meyo, John Bertagna, Bill Erzig, Nick Maucieri, Dave Schwabe, Santo Nudo, Vito Bemigno, Mike Paolantino, Tony Degrazia, Mike Fennell, Shawn Nykaza

Trainer: Tom Asuma, Kristin Brendel
Captains: David Schwabe, Tim Franken, Kyle Sanders, Kevin Palermo, John Liberto, Vinny Miceli
Last Year's Advancement: Defeated Breese (Mater Dei), 35-0, in State Championship Game

 Roster

No.  Name                     Pos.   Ht.  Wt.  Age  Yr.
  1  Travis Kristie           WR/DB  5-9  140   18  Sr.
  2  Tim Fraken               RB/DB  6-0  192   18  Sr.
  3  Anthony Campanella       OL/LB  6-4  227   18  Sr.
  4  John Schiller            WR/DB  5-10 145   17  Jr.
  5  Mike Balaskovits         WR/DB  6-2  145   18  Sr.
  7  Steve Schwabe            QB/DB  5-11 175   17  Jr.
  8  Anthony Cucci            RB/LB  5-6  189   18  Sr.
  9  Dave Schwabe             QB/DB  6-1  188   18  Sr.
 11  Austin Baker             WR/DB  6-6  179   17  Jr.
 12  Nick Nitti               WR/DB  5-8  155   18  Sr.
 13  Brett Warren             K      5-9  155   17  Jr.
 15  Nick Stenzel             TE/DB  6-5  217   18  Sr.
 17  Trace Jenkins            OL/DL  6-2  200   17  Jr.
 20  Chris Nudo               TE/LB  5-11 168   17  Jr.
 21  Vince Marino             WR/DB  5-10 170   18  Sr.
 22  Joey Fiore               RB/DB  5-5  161   18  Sr.
 23  Chris Caldwell           WR/DB  5-11 165   18  Sr.
 24  Chris Heading            RB/DB  5-5  130   17  Jr.
 25  Joey Calabrese           WR/DB  5-11 168   17  Jr.
 26  Mike Lomardo             WR/DB  5-8  135   17  Jr.
 27  Adam Davis               RB/LB  6-1  210   18  Sr.
 28  Sam English              WR/DB  6-0  155   17  Jr.
 29  Nick Torres              WR/DB  5-6  135   17  Jr.
 30  Joe Conti                WR/DB  6-0  163   17  Jr.
 32  Dominic Ranieri          RB/LB  5-9  176   17  Jr.
 33  Brandon O'Connor         RB/LB  6-0  170   17  Jr.
 34  Donny Sullivan           WR/DB  5-8  165   17  Jr.
 36  Nick Campanella          WR/DB  5-9  180   16  So.
 37  P.j. Fajardo             RB/LB  5-9  170   18  Sr.
 38  Mike Liacone             WR/LB  6-3  167   17  Jr.
 40  Ryan Stapleton           OL/DL  6-0  165   17  Jr.
 42  Ricky Divito             RB/DB  5-9  145   17  Jr.
 43  Clay Cooper              RB/LB  5-8  166   16  So.
 44  Frank Barcal             RB/LB  5-11 242   17  Jr.
 45  Kevin Palermo            RB/LB  6-2  225   18  Sr.
 47  Grant White              WR/LB  6-3  188   17  Jr.
 51  Jeff Jaskoske            OL/DL  5-9  175   18  Sr.
 52  Mike Cooper              TE/LB  5-9  182   16  So.
 55  Dan Meyo                 OL/DL  5-11 200   17  Jr.
 56  Jake Randich             RB/LB  5-9  173   14  Fr.
 57  Kyle Sanders             OL/DL  6-2  239   18  Sr.
 58  Tom Randich              RB/LB  5-10 170   16  So.
 59  Vinny Miceli             OL/DL  6-0  211   18  Sr.
 60  Andrew O'Reilly          OL/DL  6-0  220   17  Jr.
 61  Kevin Veverka            OL/DL  5-10 185   16  So.
 62  Nathan Booth             OL/DL  5-9  216   16  So.
 63  Phil Albreski            K      5-10 140   16  So.
 66  Rob Nuzzo                OL/DL  5-10 190   17  Jr.
 67  Francesco Girardi        OL/DL  6-1  230   17  Jr.
 68  Vito Benigno             OL/DL  5-9  195   16  So.
 70  Anthony Arena            OL/DL  5-11 230   18  Sr.
 72  Michael Labadessa        OL/DL  5-11 230   17  Jr.
 74  John Liberto             OL/DL  6-0  210   18  Sr.
 75  Austin Hennessy          OL/DL  6-1  226   16  So.
 77  Jerod Callanta           OL/DL  6-1  255   17  Jr.
 78  Steven Driscoll          OL/DL  5-10 179   17  Jr.
 80  Matt Woods               WR/DB  5-10 150   16  So.
 81  Sean Banahan             OL/DL  6-5  204   17  Jr.
 82  Dan Palermo              WR/DB  5-8  160   15  So.
 84  Neil Fontano             WR/DB  5-9  145   18  Sr.
 85  Alex Mills               WR/DB  5-10 155   17  Jr.
 87  Lui Ruffolo              OL/DB  6-0  185   17  Jr.
 88  John Lara                WR/LB  5-9  147   17  Jr.
 89  Nico Novielli            OL/DL  5-9  170   15  So.
 91  Zack Pobuta              OL/DL  6-0  191   17  Jr.
 93  Joe Bellizzi             OL/DL  6-3  200   18  Sr.
 Specialists

Kickoffs: Nick Stenzel
Kickoff Returns: Ricky Divito, Nick Campanella
Punter: Kevin Palermo
Punt Returns: Joey Calabrese
Placekicker: Brett Warren
Placekick Holder: Travis Kristi
 Starters

Offense

TE      45  Kevin Palermo            6-2  225   18  Sr.
LT      60  Andrew O'Reilly          6-0  220   17  Jr.
LG      59  Vinny Miceli             6-0  211   18  Sr.
C       70  Anthony Arena            5-11 230   18  Sr.
RG      72  Michael Labadessa        5-11 230   17  Jr.
RT      57  Kyle Sanders             6-2  239   18  Sr.
WR      11  Austin Baker             6-6  179   17  Jr.
WR       1  Travis Kristie           5-9  140   18  Sr.
WR      25  Joey Calabrese           5-11 168   17  Jr.
RB       2  Tim Fraken               6-0  192   18  Sr.
QB       9  Dave Schwabe             6-1  188   18  Sr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 6-0, 190
Line: 6-0, 226
Receivers: 6-1, 178

Defense

DL      15  Nick Stenzel             6-5  217   18  Sr.
DL      74  John Liberto             6-0  210   18  Sr.
DL       3  Anthony Campanella       6-4  227   18  Sr.
LB      27  Adam Davis               6-1  210   18  Sr.
LB       5  Mike Balaskovits         6-2  145   18  Sr.
LB      45  Kevin Palermo            6-2  225   18  Sr.
LB      23  Chris Caldwell           5-11 165   18  Sr.
LB      44  Frank Barcal             5-11 242   17  Jr.
DB      25  Joey Calabrese           5-11 168   17  Jr.
DB       9  Dave Schwabe             6-1  188   18  Sr.
DB      42  Ricky Divito             5-9  145   17  Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-11, 167
Line: 6-3, 218
Linebackers: 6-1, 197
 Statistics
 

 Scores

Date   Opponent                     W/L Own Opp
8/24   Rock Island (Alleman)          W  26   6
8/31   Spring Valley (Hall)           W  41   0
9/8    Aurora (Marmion Academy)       W  41   0
9/15   Wheaton (St. Francis)          W  50  21
9/22   Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception)   W  37  21
9/28   Elgin (St. Edward)             W  42  16
10/5   Aurora (Central Catholic)      W  62  35
10/12  Woodstock (Marian)             W  21   7
10/20  Lombard (Montini)              W  13   7
IHSA Playoffs
*10/27 Kankakee (McNamara)            W  47  19
*11/3  Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central)   W  42   7
*11/10 Palos Heights (Chicago Christian)   W  48   7
*11/17 Coal City                      W  41  14

 Head Coach Mike Burzawa

Year      W-L       
Addison (Driscoll)
2005      14-0       (1st)
2006      13-1       (1st)
2007      13-0      
3 yrs.    40-1      

 Tournament History

1983-3A    33   33  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Rich Marks
      W   20    6  Clifton (Central)
      W   13    7  Mahomet (M.-Seymour)
      L    0   20  Monmouth (H.S.)
1989-2A    13   39  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Gene Nudo
      L   13   39  Momence
1990-2A    69   56  3-1 (11-3)     DNP  Gene Nudo
      W   21   14  Richmond (R.-Burton)
      W   24    6  Burlington (Central)
      W   17    6  Byron
      L    7   30  Seneca
1991-3A   125   27  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Gene Nudo
      W   10    7  Lisle (Sr.)
      W   10    0  Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception)
      W   42    0  Aurora (Central Catholic)
      W   21    0  Spring Valley (Hall)
      W   42   20  Robinson
1992-3A    58   34  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  Larry Orrico
      W   25    0  Lisle (Sr.)
      W   20   19  Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception)
      L   13   15  Marengo
1993-3A    12   28  1-1 (4-5)      DNP  Rich Sharkey
      W   12    7  Harvard
      L    0   21  Lombard (Montini)
1995-3A     0   21  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  John Karpowicz
      L    0   21  Maple Park (Kaneland)
1996-3A   100   48  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  John Karpowicz
      W   55   20  Yorkville
      W   24    6  Maple Park (Kaneland)
      L   21   22  Spring Valley (Hall)
1999-3A    59   62  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Tim Racki
      W   35   21  Oregon
      L   24   41  Benton
2000-3A   135   94  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Tim Racki
      W   48   26  Bloomington (Central Catholic)
      W   38   13  Metropolis (Massac County)
      W   35   21  Burlington (Central)
      L   14   34  Oregon
2001-4A   160  102  5-0 (12-2)     1st  Tim Racki
      W   28    7  Dunlap
      W   38   19  Lisle (Sr.)
      W   28   14  Pontiac
      W   24   21  Huntley
      W   42   41  Mt. Carmel (2 OT)
2002-4A   142   42  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Tim Racki
      W   17   13  Burlington (Central)
      W   21    8  Lombard (Montini)
      W   39   18  Byron
      W   23    3  Princeton
      W   42    0  Mt. Carmel
2003-4A   206   90  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Tim Racki
      W   45   14  Richmond (R.-Burton)
      W   37   21  Winnebago
      W   45   28  Burlington (Central)
      W   42    6  Hillsboro
      W   37   21  Fairbury (Prairie Central)
2004-3A   152   52  5-0 (12-2)     1st  Tim Racki
      W   41    6  Dwight
      W   32   14  Stillman Valley
      W   14   11  Wilmington
      W   28    7  Tolono (Unity)
      W   37   14  Manlius (Bureau Valley)
2005-4A   179   29  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Mike Burzawa
      W   49    0  Harvard
      W   27    0  Hampshire
      W   31   15  Richmond (R.-Burton)
      W   30    7  Coal City
      W   42    7  Newton
2006-4A   120   33  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Mike Burzawa
      W   12    7  Morton
      W   28   12  Bloomington (Central Catholic)
      W   28    7  Harvard
      W   17    7  Fairbury (Prairie Central)
      W   35    0  Breese (Mater Dei)