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State Final Teams: Aurora (A. Christian) | Tolono (Unity)

Aurora (A. Christian) (12-1)


School Information

Name: Aurora Christian High School
City: Aurora
County: Kane
Classification Enrollment: 311 M
Nickname: Eagles
Colors: Red/White/Gray
Conference: Suburban Christian Conference
Superintendent: Collette House
Principal: Bryan Wells
Athletic Director: Dan Beebe
Head Coach: Don Beebe
Assistant Coaches: Dave Beebe, Jeremiah Chaney, Chris Griffing, John Jira, Mike Tosaw, Bryan Wells, Brandon Sullivan, Dave Ward, Tommy Velaquez, Matt Simonson
Athletic Trainer: Caitlyn Bender
Captains: Chad Beebe, Brandon Mayes, Josh Kok
Last Year's Advancement: Defeated Mt. Carmel, 34-7, in Title Game

Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
1 Brandon Mayes WR-FS 5-11 182 Sr.
2 Noah Hagerty WR-FS 5-6 144 Jr.
3 Brandon Walgren WR-FS 6-1 179 Jr.
4 Bailey Byers WR-DB 5-10 144 Jr.
5 Noah Roberts WR-SS 6-2 184 Jr.
7 Ryan McQuade QB 6-4 196 Sr.
8 Nick VanGilse K-DB 5-8 125 So.
9 Trevor Hills K-DB 5-10 155 So.
10 Chase Tomney WR-DB 5-10 150 Jr.
12 M.J. Zepeda DB 5-9 158 Jr.
15 Austin Bray QB 6-2 207 So.
22 Justin Brothers WR-DB 6-0 153 Jr.
23 Joel Bouagnon RB-LB 6-2 227 Sr.
25 Jeremiah Wiggins RB-DB 5-9 142 Fr.
30 Trevor Majka LB 5-11 184 Sr.
31 Kimani Mobley RB-DB 5-6 138 So.
32 Ryan Suttle TE-LB 5-11 181 Sr.
33 Riley Byers TE-LB 6-0 172 Jr.
34 Eddie Velarde WR-DB 5-10 158 Fr.
39 Matt Liesendahl LB 5-9 175 Jr.
41 Dan Clapp LB 5-10 175 Jr.
44 Legend Smith RB-DB 5-8 162 Jr.
46 Victor Roza RB-LB 5-11 201 Sr.
50 Jack Burke OL-DT 6-3 241 Jr.
51 Mason Bray OL-DL 5-10 212 Sr.
52 Nick Larson OL-DL 5-10 221 Sr.
53 Riley Boer WR-DB 5-8 125 So.
55 Tristin Withrow C-DT 5-10 234 Jr.
56 Jackson Carpenter RT-DE 6-3 201 Jr.
57 Jon Czerwinski NG 5-8 183 Jr.
60 Dan Brown LB 6-0 185 Jr.
61 Eric Motisi LG 5-10 201 Sr.
62 Nathan Wells RG 6-0 245 Jr.
63 Christian Arias OL-DL 5-11 241 Jr.
65 Jonah Walker DE 6-2 224 Jr.
68 Josh Kok LT-DE 6-4 258 Sr.
70 Jake Smith OL-LB 5-9 215 So.
72 Joe Bettermen OL-DL 6-1 202 So.
73 Ross Krantz OL-DL 6-0 245 So.
74 Jake Galbato RT-DE 6-5 264 Jr.
77 Matt Ward OL-DL 5-10 205 So.
79 Brennon Kuhn OL-DL 6-1 275 Jr.
81 Dustin Barrett TE-DE 6-1 192 Fr.
82 Chad Beebe WR 5-9 165 Sr.
85 Cory Windle WR 6-4 190 Sr.
98 Matt Tarran FB-LB 5-7 162 So.
99 Jake Richardson WR-DB 5-5 127 So.

Specialists

Kickoffs: Trevor Hills
Kickoff Returns: Brandon Mayes
Chad Beebe
Joel Bouagnon
Punter: Noah Roberts
Punt Returns: Chad Beebe
Placekicker: Trevor Hills
Placekick Holder: Chad Beebe

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Age Year
C 55 Tristin Withrow 5-10 234   Jr.
FB 23 Joel Bouagnon 6-2 227   Sr.
LG 61 Eric Motisi 5-10 201   Sr.
LT 68 Josh Kok 6-4 258   Sr.
QB 7 Ryan McQuade 6-4 196   Sr.
RB 1 Brandon Mayes 5-11 182   Sr.
RG 62 Nathan Wells 6-0 245   Jr.
RT 56 Jackson Carpenter 6-3 201   Jr.
TE 32 Ryan Suttle 5-11 181   Sr.
WR 82 Chad Beebe 5-9 165   Sr.
WR 85 Cory Windle 6-4 190   Sr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 6-2, 202
Line: 6-1, 228
Receivers: 6-0, 179
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Age Year
CB 12 M.J. Zepeda 5-9 158   Jr.
CB 44 Legend Smith 5-8 162   Jr.
DE 65 Jonah Walker 6-2 224   Jr.
DE 68 Josh Kok 6-4 258   Sr.
LB 56 Jackson Carpenter 6-3 201   Jr.
LB 23 Joel Bouagnon 6-2 227   Sr.
LB 32 Ryan Suttle 5-11 181   Sr.
LB 1 Brandon Mayes 5-11 182   Sr.
LB 5 Noah Roberts 6-2 184   Jr.
NG 57 Jon Czerwinski 5-8 183   Jr.
S 3 Brandon Walgren 6-1 179   Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-10, 166
Line: 6-1, 222
Linebackers: 6-1, 195

Statistics 

TEAM STATISTICS          
                              For
Points                        590
First Downs                   252
First Downs Rushing           141
First Downs Passing           111
Rushes Attempted              301
Yards Rushing                2732
Yards Passing                3013
Total Yards                  5745
Passes Attempted              334
Passes Completed              332
Passes Had Intercepted         15
Fumbles                         6
Fumbles Lost                    3
Interceptions                  15
                         
SCORING BY QUARTERS      
                              1st     2nd     3rd     4th
For                           201     190     130      69
Against                        21      29      38      62
                         
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS       
Scoring                        TD    PAT1    PAT2      FG
Joel Bouagnon                  19                        
Cory Windle                    16                        
Chad Beebe                     15                        
Trevor Hills                           62               2
                         
Rushing                      Att.    Yds.      TD    Avg.
Joel Bouagnon                 136    1380      19    10.1
Brandon Mayes                  75     795       6    10.6
Legend Smith                   31     243       4     7.8
                         
Passing                      Att.   Comp.    Int.    Yds.
Ryan McQuade                  331     192      15    2913
                         
Receiving                     No.    Yds.      TD    Avg.
Chad Beebe                     62     956      15    15.4
Cory Windle                    48     849      16    17.7
Brandon Mayes                  29     443       3    15.3
                         
Punting                       No.    Avg.
Noah Roberts                   11    36.4
                         
                              PAT     PAT      FG
Placekicking                 Att.    Made    Att.    Made
Trevor Hills                   69      62       3       2
                         
Tackles                      Solo  Assist     No.
Joel Bouagnon                  43      65       9

Scores
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
IHSA Playoffs
*8/24 Chicago (DuSable) W 48 0
*8/31 Elgin (St. Edward) W 42 10
*9/7 Melrose Park (Walther Lutheran) W 56 0
*9/14 West Chicago (Wheaton Academy) W 55 7
*9/21 Wheaton (St. Francis) W 41 14
*9/28 Aurora (Marmion Academy) W 38 14
*10/5 Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception) W 47 20
*10/12 Lombard (Montini) L 27 31
*10/19 River Grove (Guerin) W 69 0
IHSA Playoffs
*10/26 Chicago (Raby) W 49 12
*11/3 Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception) W 28 21
*11/10 Winnebago W 49 14
*11/17 Sterling (Newman Central Catholic) W 41 7

Head Coach Don Beebe
Year W-L
Aurora (A. Christian)
2004 10-2
2005 8-3
2006 6-4
2007 12-1
2008 13-1 (2nd)
2009 6-4
2010 7-5
2011 13-1 (1st)
2012 12-1
9 yrs. 87-22

Tournament History 

2002-1A     8   40  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Andrew Price
       L    8   40  Stockton
2003-1A     0   22  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Andrew Price
       W   45   20  Rockford (R. Christian)
       L    0   22  Franklin Grove (F. Center)
2004-1A    20   36  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Don Beebe
       W   42    8  Annawan
       W   34    0  Ashton (A.-Franklin Center)
       L   20   36  Stockton
2005-1A    14   31  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Don Beebe
       W   28    6  Toulon (Stark County)
       L   14   31  Cambridge
2006-3A    24   34  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Don Beebe
       L   24   34  Westmont
2007-3A     8   14  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Don Beebe
       W   24    0  Rockford (R. Christian)
       W   59   18  Savanna (West Carroll)
       W   32   26  Amboy
       L    8   14  Plano
2008-4A    28   37  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Don Beebe
       W   41    0  Plano
       W   28   20  Coal City
       W   24   17  Addison (Driscoll)
       W   29   20  Richmond (R.-Burton)
       L   28   37  Bloomington (Central Catholic)
2009-3A    14   28  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Don Beebe
       L   14   28  Winnebago
2010-3A    16   46  2-1 (7-5)      DNP  Don Beebe
       W   38    0  Oregon
       W   18   16  Wilmington
       L   16   46  Stillman Valley
2011-3A    34    7  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Don Beebe
       W   35    8  Kewanee (H.S.)
       W   34   21  Oregon
       W   48   13  Winnebago
       W   50   26  Tolono (Unity)
       W   34    7  Mt. Carmel