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  Boys Football State Final Qualifier 2004-05 

 Carthage (13-0)

 School Information
Name: Carthage High School
City: Carthage
City Population: 3,000
County: Hancock
Enrollment: 285
Nickname: Blueboys
Colors: Royal Blue/White
Conference: West Central
Superintendent: Dan James
Principal: Brad Hall
Athletic Director: Bill Reed
Head Coach: Jim Unruh
Assistant Coaches: Bill Lapp, Lyle Klein, Bill Reed, Jerry Butcher, Rusty Willey, Scott Cowser
Trainer: Jason Lemley
Captains: Zach Reed, Richard Tanner, Savas Melidis, David Watts
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Gilman (Iroquois West) (Coop), 32-14, in Class 2A Championship Game

 Roster

No.  Name                     Pos.   Ht.  Wt.  Age  Yr.
  2  Justin Neally            QB-DB  5-11 155   16  So.
  4  Mitchell Housewright     RB-DB  5-8  145   17  Jr.
  5  Paul Scheetz             QB-DB  5-7  140   17  Jr.
  6  Zach Reed                QB-DB  5-11 180   17  Sr.
  7  Drew Carroll             QB-DB  5-6  120   15  So.
  9  Dan Scheetz              RB-LB  5-11 195   16  So.
 11  Kyle Nelson              E-DB   5-6  115   16  So.
 20  Mark Cokel               E-DE   6-0  160   16  So.
 21  Jason Wildrick           E-DB   5-11 160   17  Sr.
 22  Bryan Huff               E-DE   6-2  175   18  Sr.
 26  Cole Cameron             RB-DB  5-10 150   15  So.
 28  Alan Byers               RB-DB  5-9  155   16  So.
 29  Justin Pettit            RB-DB  5-9  135   16  So.
 30  Ryan Biddenstadt         RB-DB  5-10 170   17  Jr.
 31  David Watts              RB-LB  5-10 225   19  Sr.
 32  Brock Edris              RB-LB  6-2  175   16  So.
 33  Ramo Stott               E-DE   5-11 150   16  So.
 34  Devin Dornbush           RB-LB  5-10 170   16  Jr.
 35  Josh Siverly             E-DB   5-6  185   17  Jr.
 40  Joey Kelly               RB-LB  5-10 165   16  So.
 51  Dylan Sherman            OL-DL  6-0  265   17  Jr.
 52  Scott Garrelts           OL-DL  6-0  215   15  So.
 53  Tyler Snodgrass          OL-DL  6-4  230   15  So.
 54  Andrew Swearingen        OL-DL  6-0  220   17  Sr.
 55  Savas Melidis            OL-DL  6-0  220   18  Sr.
 57  Willie Akers             OL-DL  5-8  180   16  Jr.
 58  Brice Seigfreid          E-DE   5-11 185   16  So.
 59  Casey Krieg              OL-DL  6-1  205   17  Jr.
 60  Jack Rogers              OL-LB  6-0  170   18  Sr.
 61  Rex Smart                OL-DL  6-1  220   17  Jr.
 67  John Corvaia             OL-DL  5-10 185   17  Jr.
 68  Lucus Kelly              OL-DL  5-11 310   17  Jr.
 70  Jon Hendrickson          OL-DL  6-2  260   16  So.
 71  Caleb Ferguson           OL-DL  5-9  200   15  So.
 72  Chris Hibbard            OL-DL  6-0  190   17  Jr.
 75  Corbyn Wascher           OL-DL  5-11 220   15  So.
 77  Matt Bergman             OL-DL  6-3  180   16  Jr.
 78  Lucus Huling             OL-DL  5-11 320   18  Sr.
 79  Richard Tanner           OL-DL  6-0  240   18  Sr.
 81  Tyson Dickerson          E-DE   6-2  165   18  Sr.
 88  Skyler Mckinley          OL-DL  6-5  260   18  Sr.
 Specialists

Kickoffs: 55 Savas Melidis
Kickoff Returns: 6 Zach Reed 30 Ryan Biddenstadt
Punter: 32 Brock Edris
Punt Returns: 6 Zach Reed 30 Ryan Biddenstadt
Placekicker: 55 Savas Melidis
Placekick Holder: 5 Paul Scheetz
 Starters

Offense

QB       6  Zach Reed                5-11 180   17  Sr.
FB      31  David Watts              5-10 225   19  Sr.
HB      30  Ryan Biddenstadt         5-10 170   17  Jr.
WB      32  Brock Edris              6-2  175   16  So.
LE      28  Alan Byers               5-9  155   16  So.
LT      54  Andrew Swearingen        6-0  220   17  Sr.
LG      72  Chris Hibbard            6-0  190   17  Jr.
CE      55  Savas Melidis            6-0  220   18  Sr.
RG      60  Jack Rogers              6-0  170   18  Sr.
RT      79  Richard Tanner           6-0  240   18  Sr.
RE      21  Jason Wildrick           5-11 160   17  Sr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-11, 188
Line: 6-0, 208
Receivers: 5-10, 158

Defense

SE      22  Bryan Huff               6-2  175   18  Sr.
DT      88  Skyler Mckinley          6-5  260   18  Sr.
NG      55  Savas Melidis            6-0  220   18  Sr.
DT      54  Andrew Swearingen        6-0  220   17  Sr.
WE      60  Jack Rogers              6-0  170   18  Sr.
LB      30  Ryan Biddenstadt         5-10 170   17  Jr.
LB      31  David Watts              5-10 225   19  Sr.
LB      32  Brock Edris              6-2  175   16  So.
SC      21  Jason Wildrick           5-11 160   17  Sr.
WC       6  Zach Reed                5-11 180   17  Sr.
FS       5  Paul Scheetz             5-7  140   17  Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-10, 160
Line: 6-1, 209
Linebackers: 5-11, 190
 Statistics
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TEAM STATISTICS

For Against Points 558 48 First Downs 221 84 First Downs Rushing 202 54 First Downs Passing 15 18 Rushes Attempted 510 443 Yards Rushing 3997 1263 Yards Passing 638 560 Total Yards 4635 1823 Passes Attempted 54 131 Passes Completed 27 38 Passes Had Intercepted 0 12 Fumbles 31 25 Fumbles Lost 17 15 Interception 12 0

SCORING BY QUARTERS

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total For 171 212 107 68 558 Against 14 0 14 20 48

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

Scoring TD PAT1 PAT2 FG Total Ryan Biddenstadt 17 0 15 0 132 Brock Edris 18 0 11 0 130 David Watts 20 0 1 0 122 Jason Wildrick 7 0 0 0 42 Rushing Att. Yds. TD Avg. Long David Watts 180 1440 19 8.0 79 Ryan Biddenstadt 112 1107 15 9.9 64 Brock Edris 87 780 17 9.0 40 Zach Reed 34 278 4 8.2 39 Passing Att. Comp. Int. Yds. TD Zach Reed 53 26 0 627 11 Paul Scheetz 1 1 0 11 0 Receiving No. Yds. TD Avg. Long Jason Wildrick 10 340 7 34.0 69 Brock Edris 6 110 1 18.3 Ryan Biddenstadt 4 87 1 21.75 Punting No. Avg. Long Brock Edris 15 33.1 PAT PAT FG FG Placekicking Att. Made Att. Made Savas Melidis 19 16 0 0 Tackles Solo Assist Sacks Sack Yds. Jack Rogers 34 38 6 7 Andrew Swearingen 30 37 4 7 Savas Melidis 33 37 6 41 David Watts 34 31 5 17 Bryan Huff 18 32 11 73
 Scores

Date   Opponent                     W/L Own Opp
8/27   Beardstown                     W  30   0
9/3    Hamilton                       W  22   0
9/10   Pittsfield                     W  58   7
9/17   Mendon (Unity)                 W  32   0
9/24   Rushville                      W  41   0
10/1   Camp Point (Central)           W  57   6
10/8   Stronghurst (Southern)         W  72   0
10/15  Sciota (West Prairie)          W  53   8
10/22  Mt. Sterling (Brown County)    W  44   7
IHSA Playoffs
*10/29 Tremont                        W  56   0
*11/6  Orion                          W  22  20
*11/13 Knoxville                      W  30   0
*11/20 Shelbyville                    W  41   0

 Head Coach Jim Unruh

Year      W-L       
Carthage
1986      6-4       
1987      7-3       
1988      13-1       (2nd)
1989      10-1      
1990      5-4       
1991      7-3       
1992      9-3       
1993      10-1      
1994      10-1      
1995      14-0       (1st)
1996      8-3       
1997      6-4       
1998      14-0       (1st)
1999      14-0       (1st)
2000      13-1       (1st)
2001      6-2       
2002      13-1       (2nd)
2003      13-1       (2nd)
2004      13-0      
19 yrs.   191-33    

 Tournament History


As CARTHAGE (HANCOCK CENTRAL)
1974       9   14  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Ed Test
      L    9   14  Petersburg (PORTA)
1979       7   12  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Bob Steinman
      L    7   12  Knoxville
1980       8   34  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Bob Steinman
      L    8   34  Kewanee (Wethersfield)
1984      84   39  3-1 (12-1)     2nd  Kenneth Miller
      W   19    0  Monmouth (Yorkwood)
      W   52   19  Walnut
      W   13    0  Lanark
      L    0   20  Jacksonville (Routt)
1985      22   47  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Kenneth Miller
      L   22   47  Roseville
1986      19   59  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Jim Unruh
      L   19   59  Oneida (ROVA)
1987      20   22  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Jim Unruh
      L   20   22  Monmouth (Warren)
1988      59   31  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Jim Unruh
      W   14    0  Sciota (Northwestern)
      W    9    6  Astoria
      W    9    7  Alexis
      W   27    3  Orangeville
      L    0   15  Arcola
1989      44   41  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Jim Unruh
      W   44   19  Roseville
      L    0   22  Sciota (Northwestern)
1991       8   12  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Jim Unruh
      L    8   12  Monmouth (Warren)

As CARTHAGE
1992      98   63  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  Jim Unruh
      W   36   26  Joy (Westmer)
      W   42   13  Monmouth (Warren)
      L   20   24  Kewanee (Wethersfield)
1993      32   37  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Jim Unruh
      W   32    0  Astoria
      L    0   37  Hardin (Calhoun)
1994      50   22  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Jim Unruh
      W   44    8  Jacksonville (Illinois School for the Deaf)
      L    6   14  Hardin (Calhoun)
1995     143   49  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Jim Unruh
      W   44   18  Peoria Heights
      W   26   12  Kewanee (Wethersfield)
      W   14    0  Sciota (Northwestern)
      W   14    6  Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)
      W   45   13  Arcola
1996      42   39  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Jim Unruh
      W   34    6  Virginia
      L    8   33  Monmouth (Warren)
1997      30   32  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Jim Unruh
      L   30   32  Hardin (Calhoun)
1998     168   82  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Jim Unruh
      W   46    8  Dakota
      W   34   14  Lewistown
      W   28   20  Monmouth (Warren) (2 OT)
      W   30   14  Milledgeville
      W   30   26  Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)
1999     122   50  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Jim Unruh
      W   14    7  Mendon (Unity)
      W   54   12  Palestine
      W   26    7  Lexington
      W   14   12  Dakota
      W   14   12  Galena (H.S.)
2000     202   21  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Jim Unruh
      W   56    6  Hardin (Calhoun)
      W   62    8  Lewistown
      W   42    7  Cambridge
      W   28    0  Galena (H.S.)
      W   14    0  Sciota (Northwestern)
2001      36   48  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Jim Unruh
      L   36   48  Aledo
2002     224   85  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Jim Unruh
      W   54   14  Cuba
      W   46    8  Winchester
      W   30    8  Sciota (Northwestern)
      W   54   14  Auburn
      L   40   41  Aledo (OT)
2003     216   82  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Jim Unruh
      W   66    6  Virginia
      W   60   23  Beardstown
      W   34    6  White Hall (North Greene)
      W   42   15  Argenta (A.-Oreana)
      L   14   32  Gilman (Iroquois West)





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