State Final Teams: Casey (C.-Westfield) | Morrison
Morrison (12-1)
School Information
Name: Morrison High School
City: Morrison
County: Whiteside
Enrollment: 349
Nickname: Mustangs
Colors: Red/White
Conference: Big Rivers
Superintendent: Suellen Girard
Principal: Scott Vance
Athletic Director: Gus Linke
Head Coach: Cory Bielema
Assistant Coaches: Gregg Dolan, Scott Rickels, Duane Shaffer, Tim Stout, Brian Onken, Jamie Rodriguez, Dustin Vandermyde, Nick Vandermyde, Dan Wilkens.
Athletic Trainer: Dr. John Miller
Captains: Danny Dennehey, Andy Schaver, Logan Kuehl, Matt McDonnell.
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Sterling (Newman Central Catholic), 22-19, in Quarterfinal
Roster
| No. |
Name |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
Yr. |
| 2 |
Mason Sitzmore |
QB-DB |
5-9 |
120 |
15 |
Fr. |
| 3 |
Brandon Belt |
E-DB |
6-1 |
170 |
17 |
Sr. |
| 5 |
Kyle Heusinkveld |
E-DB |
6-3 |
145 |
17 |
Sr. |
| 6 |
Zach Lyerla |
RB-LB |
5-9 |
135 |
18 |
Sr. |
| 7 |
Matt Wilkens |
QB-DB |
5-10 |
160 |
16 |
Jr. |
| 8 |
Tylr Dolan |
QB-LB |
5-9 |
135 |
16 |
So. |
| 11 |
Danny Dennehey |
QB-DB |
6-2 |
185 |
17 |
Sr. |
| 12 |
Brandon Neighbour |
E-DB |
6-1 |
145 |
18 |
Sr. |
| 15 |
Mark McDonnell |
RB-LB |
5-10 |
170 |
18 |
Sr. |
| 18 |
Ty Peterson |
RB-DB |
5-8 |
130 |
15 |
So. |
| 20 |
Victor Bramm |
RB-DB |
6-0 |
175 |
16 |
Jr. |
| 22 |
Andrew Connelly |
RB-LB |
5-10 |
175 |
16 |
Jr. |
| 23 |
Andrew Volckmann |
E-DB |
5-9 |
135 |
16 |
Jr. |
| 24 |
Matt Weets |
E-LB |
5-10 |
165 |
18 |
Sr. |
| 29 |
Kollin Burn |
RB-DB |
5-8 |
140 |
15 |
So. |
| 30 |
Triston Houzenga |
RB-DB |
5-8 |
125 |
14 |
Fr. |
| 32 |
Rowdy Lathrop |
RB-LB |
5-8 |
165 |
17 |
Sr. |
| 33 |
Brock Deter |
E-DB |
6-0 |
180 |
17 |
Jr. |
| 34 |
Bill Greul |
E-LB |
6-2 |
170 |
16 |
So. |
| 36 |
Alex Weeks |
E-LB |
5-11 |
170 |
16 |
Jr. |
| 42 |
Andy Schaver |
RB-LB |
6-2 |
195 |
18 |
Sr. |
| 44 |
Ryan Mayberry |
E-DB |
6-1 |
140 |
16 |
So. |
| 45 |
Danny Willis |
RB-DB |
5-9 |
145 |
17 |
Jr. |
| 51 |
Logan Kuehl |
OL-DL |
6-0 |
205 |
17 |
Sr. |
| 52 |
Matt McDonnell |
OL-DL |
5-11 |
225 |
18 |
Sr. |
| 53 |
Kyle Meurs |
OL-LB |
6-1 |
175 |
16 |
Jr. |
| 54 |
Calvin Harridge |
OL-LB |
6-2 |
195 |
16 |
Jr. |
| 55 |
Mike Rennie |
OL-DL |
6-3 |
165 |
16 |
Jr. |
| 56 |
Kurtis Klimson |
OL-DL |
6-3 |
185 |
15 |
So. |
| 60 |
Austin Lewis |
OL-DL |
6-1 |
185 |
16 |
Jr. |
| 61 |
Seth Buckwalter |
OL'DL |
5-11 |
230 |
17 |
Jr. |
| 62 |
Mitch Butt |
OL-DL |
6-4 |
220 |
18 |
Sr. |
| 65 |
Kyle Hodge |
OL-DL |
6-0 |
230 |
16 |
So. |
| 66 |
Tom Kohl |
OL-DL |
5-11 |
185 |
15 |
So. |
| 68 |
Kasey Hodge |
OL-DL |
5-10 |
195 |
16 |
So. |
| 70 |
Leather Lewis |
OL-LB |
5-11 |
165 |
14 |
Fr. |
| 72 |
Austin Shoup |
RB-LB |
6-0 |
175 |
15 |
Fr. |
| 73 |
Marcus Maxfield |
OL-DL |
5-9 |
135 |
14 |
Fr. |
| 74 |
Skylar McCombs |
OL-DL |
5-10 |
250 |
14 |
Fr. |
| 75 |
Ethan Pruis |
OL-DL |
6-1 |
225 |
17 |
Sr. |
| 76 |
Bennett Klima |
E-DB |
5-11 |
130 |
14 |
Fr. |
| 77 |
Alec Klimson |
OL-DL |
6-7 |
210 |
17 |
Sr. |
| 88 |
Justin Cronister |
E-DB |
6-1 |
165 |
15 |
So. |
Specialists
Kickoffs: Logan Kuehl
Kickoff Returns: Mark McDonnell, Danny Willis, Alexander Volckmann
Punter: Andy Schaver
Punt Returns: Dany Willis, Danny Dennehey, Zach Lyerla
Placekicker: Andy Schaver
Placekick Holder: Mark McDonnell
Starters
Offense
| Position |
No. |
Name |
Height |
Weight |
Age |
Year |
| C |
54 |
Calvin Harridge |
6-2 |
195 |
16 |
Jr. |
| G |
51 |
Logan Kuehl |
6-0 |
205 |
17 |
Sr. |
| G |
52 |
Matt McDonnell |
5-11 |
225 |
18 |
Sr. |
| QB |
11 |
Danny Dennehey |
6-2 |
185 |
17 |
Sr. |
| RB |
15 |
Mark McDonnell |
5-10 |
170 |
18 |
Sr. |
| RB |
42 |
Andy Schaver |
6-2 |
195 |
18 |
Sr. |
| RB |
45 |
Danny Willis |
5-9 |
145 |
17 |
Jr. |
| SE |
3 |
Brandon Belt |
6-1 |
170 |
17 |
Sr. |
| T |
62 |
Mitch Butt |
6-4 |
220 |
18 |
Sr. |
| T |
75 |
Ethan Pruis |
6-1 |
225 |
17 |
Sr. |
| TE |
33 |
Brock Deter |
6-0 |
180 |
17 |
Jr. |
Offense Averages
Backs: 6-0, 174
Line: 6-1, 214
Receivers: 6-0, 175
Defense
| Position |
No. |
Name |
Height |
Weight |
Age |
Year |
| CB |
12 |
Brandon Neighbour |
6-1 |
145 |
18 |
Sr. |
| CB |
23 |
Andrew Volckmann |
5-9 |
135 |
16 |
Jr. |
| DE |
51 |
Logan Kuehl |
6-0 |
205 |
17 |
Sr. |
| DE |
62 |
Mitch Butt |
6-4 |
220 |
18 |
Sr. |
| LB |
53 |
Kyle Meurs |
6-1 |
175 |
16 |
Jr. |
| LB |
54 |
Calvin Harridge |
6-2 |
195 |
16 |
Jr. |
| LB |
36 |
Alex Weeks |
5-11 |
170 |
16 |
Jr. |
| LB |
42 |
Andy Schaver |
6-2 |
195 |
18 |
Sr. |
| LB |
15 |
Mark McDonnell |
5-10 |
170 |
18 |
Sr. |
| NT |
52 |
Matt McDonnell |
5-11 |
225 |
18 |
Sr. |
| S |
33 |
Brock Deter |
6-0 |
180 |
17 |
Jr. |
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-11, 153
Line: 6-1, 217
Linebackers: 6-0, 181
Statistics
TEAM STATISTICS
For Against
Points 430 180
First Downs 251 117
First Downs Rushing 178 62
First Downs Passing 68 44
Rushes Attempted 533 429
Yards Rushing 2847 1161
Yards Passing 1623 1015
Total Yards 4452 2176
Passes Attempted 167 156
Passes Completed 93 62
Passes Had Intercepted 7 12
Fumbles 32 34
Fumbles Lost 19 21
Interceptions 12 7
SCORING BY QUARTERS
1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total
For 126 128 112 63 430
Against 39 51 19 35 130
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Scoring TD PAT1 PAT2 FG Total
Andy Schaver 114 25 2 3 154
Mark McDonnell 84 84
Danny Willis 48 48
Rushing Att. Yds. TD Avg. Long
Andy Schaver 188 1034 19 5.5
Mark McDonnell 140 942 11 6.7
Danny Willis 49 323 3 6.6
Passing Att. Comp. Int. Yds. TD
Danny Dennehey 160 90 7 1585 13
Receiving No. Yds. TD Avg.
Kyle Heusinkveld 22 313 14.2
Danny Willis 19 395 5 20.8
Mark McDonnell 17 230 3 13.5
Brandon Belt 13 327 4 25.2
Punting No. Avg. Long
Andy Schaver 23 35
PAT PAT FG FG
Placekicking Att. Made Att. Made Long
Andy Schaver 49 35 2 1 32
Tackles Solo Assist Sacks Sack Yds.
Calvin Harridge 71 58
Matt McDonnell 85 32
Logan Kuehl 65 22
Scores
| Date |
Opponent |
W/L |
Own |
Opp |
| 8/26 |
Fulton (H.S.) |
W |
45 |
0 |
| 9/2 |
Peru (St. Bede) |
W |
35 |
14 |
| 9/9 |
Sterling (Newman Central Catholic) |
L |
0 |
24 |
| 9/16 |
Ottawa (Marquette) |
W |
41 |
14 |
| 9/23 |
Port Byron (Riverdale) |
W |
33 |
7 |
| 9/30 |
Kewanee (H.S.) |
W |
54 |
33 |
| 10/7 |
Amboy [Amboy-LaMoille Coop] |
W |
10 |
0 |
| 10/14 |
Manlius (Bureau Valley) |
W |
54 |
8 |
| 10/21 |
Erie [E.-Prophetstown Coop] |
W |
49 |
0 |
| IHSA Playoffs |
| *10/29 |
Port Byron (Riverdale) |
W |
32 |
20 |
| *11/5 |
Lanark (Eastland) [E.-Pearl City Coop] |
W |
33 |
12 |
| *11/12 |
Sterling (Newman Central Catholic) |
W |
15 |
12 |
| *11/19 |
Toulon (Stark County) |
W |
28 |
0 |
Head Coach Cory Bielema
| Year |
W-L |
| Morrison |
| 2008 |
8-3 |
| 2009 |
14-0 (1st) |
| 2010 |
10-2 |
| 2011 |
12-1 |
| 4 yrs. |
44-6 |
Tournament History
1981-2A 6 35 0-1 (8-2) DNP Tom Jobst
L 6 35 Polo
1982-2A 7 13 0-1 (7-3) DNP Tom Jobst
L 7 13 Richmond (R.-Burton)
1986-2A 12 29 0-1 (7-3) DNP Tom Jobst
L 12 29 Galena (H.S.)
1987-2A 35 7 3-0 (11-1) DNP Tom Jobst
W 7 0 Genoa (G.-Kingston)
W 32 6 Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)
L 7 35 Woodstock (Marian)
1988-2A 33 0 3-0 (9-3) DNP Scott Rickels
W 24 20 Stockton
W 12 6 Galena (H.S.)
L 0 33 Aledo
1990-2A 20 28 0-1 (8-2) DNP Scott Rickels
L 20 28 Galena (H.S.) (OT)
1991-2A 22 6 2-0 (8-3) DNP Scott Rickels
W 44 0 Mt. Carroll
L 6 22 Fulton (H.S.)
1992-2A 35 6 3-0 (9-3) DNP Jerry Navarra
W 40 16 Warren
W 37 18 Galena (H.S.)
L 6 35 Richmond (R.-Burton)
1993-2A 0 14 0-1 (8-2) DNP Jerry Navarra
L 0 14 Aledo
1994-2A 9 14 0-1 (7-3) DNP Jerry Navarra
L 9 14 Lisle (Sr.)
1995-2A 0 34 0-1 (7-3) DNP Jerry Navarra
L 0 34 Taylor Ridge (Rockridge)
1996-2A 7 14 0-1 (8-2) DNP Jerry Navarra
L 7 14 Fulton (H.S.)
1997-2A 24 14 2-0 (9-2) DNP Jerry Navarra
W 14 0 Lena (L.-Winslow)
L 14 24 Clifton (Central)
1998-2A 20 19 2-0 (9-2) DNP Jerry Navarra
W 38 15 Fulton (H.S.)
L 19 20 Paxton (P.-Buckley-Loda)
1999-2A 27 12 2-0 (9-2) DNP Jerry Navarra
W 56 6 Gibson City (G.C.-Melvin-Sibley)
L 12 27 Aledo
2004-2A 13 14 0-1 (5-5) DNP Scott Rickels
L 13 14 Poplar Grove (North Boone)
2005-2A 32 15 2-0 (8-3) DNP Scott Rickels
W 54 22 Warren
L 15 32 Dakota
2006-2A 21 20 4-0 (11-2) DNP Scott Rickels
W 14 3 Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)
W 49 0 Oneida (ROWVA)
W 28 7 Lena (L.-Winslow)
L 20 21 Westville
2007-2A 17 7 3-0 (11-1) DNP Scott Rickels
W 39 14 Peru (St. Bede)
W 45 14 Forreston
L 7 17 Dakota
2008-2A 12 6 2-0 (8-3) DNP Cory Bielema
W 35 7 Downs (Tri-Valley)
L 6 12 Manlius (Bureau Valley)
2009-2A 36 14 5-0 (14-0) 1st Cory Bielema
W 55 20 Mackinaw (Deer Creek-M.)
W 42 0 Lanark (Eastland)
W 14 7 Orion
W 42 18 Gibson City (G.C.-Melvin-Sibley)
W 36 14 Maroa (M.-Forsyth)
2010-2A 22 19 3-0 (10-2) DNP Cory Bielema
W 49 12 Taylor Ridge (Rockridge)
W 42 9 Lanark (Eastland)
L 19 22 Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)