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State Final Teams: Kankakee (McNamara) | Tolono (Unity)

Tolono (Unity) (10-3)


School Information

Name: Unity High School
City: Tolono
County: Champaign
Classification Enrollment: 499
Nickname: Rockets
Colors: Maroon/White
Conference: (independent)
Superintendent: Andrew Larson
Principal: Phil Morrison
Athletic Director/Head Coach: Scott Hamilton
Assistant Coaches: Rich Bonnell, Collin Davis, Aaron Ennis, Dave Fink, Nick Lindsey, Tony Reetz, Patrick Striegel, Cody Stunkard
Athletic Trainer: Stephanie Kaiser
Captains: Chandler Cousins, Zach Gadbury, Jayden Kaiser, Skyler Shepherd
Managers: Hunter Loschen, Emma Messman, Zach Thomas, Sophie Woolard
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 41-14, in Class 3A Second Round.

Roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
1 Jacob Martin WR, DB 5-9 155 Jr.
2 Trey Warnes RB, LB 5-9 155 Fr.
3 Cameron Reifsteck WR, DB 6-1 150 Sr.
4 Cody Montgomery QB, DB 6-0 160 Jr.
5 Jayden Kaiser WR, DB 5-10 150 Sr.
6 Steven Migut QB, DB 6-0 165 So.
7 Bobby Barnard QB, DB 5-10 150 Jr.
8 Evan Miebach QB, DB 5-9 140 Fr.
9 Skyler Shepherd WR, DB 5-9 160 Sr.
10 Gavin Rawley WR, DB 6-2 130 So.
12 Derek Stevens WR, DB 5-11 150 Jr.
13 Daniel King TE, LB 6-0 202 Sr.
15 Chandler Cousins RB, LB 5-8 175 Sr.
16 RJ Orn WR, DB 5-9 130 So.
17 Jackson Schweighart WR, DB 5-11 145 So.
20 Connor Hyde WR, DB 6-0 155 Jr.
21 Kyle Cooper WR, DB 6-0 150 Jr.
22 Dylan Stacy RB, LB 5-8 160 So.
23 Dawson Kaiser WR, DB 5-9 140 So.
25 Cale Shonkwiler WR, DB 6-0 180 So.
26 Cutler Wiggins WR, DB 6-1 160 Jr.
30 Keaton Eckstein RB, LB 5-9 165 So.
31 Travis Spencer WR, DB 6-0 146 Jr.
32 Jordan Fisher WR, DB 6-0 160 Sr.
33 Ethan Miebach RB, LB 6-0 200 So.
35 Toby Traxler RB, LB 5-11 190 Jr.
36 Connor Kamradt RB, LB 6-0 167 Jr.
37 Jake Frost WR, DB 6-1 165 So.
40 Thomas Henning OL, DL 5-8 190 Jr.
42 Dylan Terven WR, DB 5-9 140 So.
44 Brice Robinson WR, DB 5-11 135 Jr.
45 Ben Snograss TE, DL 6-1 190 Sr.
51 Tommy Baker OL, DL 5-11 185 Jr.
52 Jeremy Gallivan OL, DL 6-2 200 So.
53 Logan Snodgrass OL, DL 6-1 190 So.
54 Sam Thorson OL, DL 6-1 235 Jr.
55 Carson Stiene OL, DL 6-0 190 So.
56 Luc Patterson OL, DL 6-1 200 Sr.
57 Clay Patton OL, DL 5-8 167 So.
58 Zach Spencer OL, DL 6-1 220 Jr.
59 Zach Gadbury OL, DL 6-2 275 Sr.
62 Patrick Mitchell OL, DL 6-1 235 Sr.
64 Carter Creek OL, DL 5-5 185 So.
65 Thanasi Pyle OL, DL 5-5 163 So.
68 Will Hamlin OL, DL 6-0 250 So.
71 Jacob Terven OL, DL 5-10 225 Jr.
72 Lucas Fisher OL, DL 5-11 235 So.
73 Bobby Goodnight OL, DL 6-0 230 So.
74 Blake Eldridge OL, DL 6-2 350 Jr.
76 Alex Eisenmenger OL, DL 6-1 190 Jr.
77 Alex York OL, DL 5-9 235 Sr.
78 Max Graham OL, DL 6-0 240 So.
79 Payton Murray OL, DL 6-6 240 So.
80 Bryson Chancellor WR, DB 5-11 185 Jr.
81 CJ Parks WR, LB 5-11 168 Jr.
82 Jonathan Decker WR, DL 6-5 180 So.
85 Bergen Lighty WR, LB 5-9 165 So.
90 Noah Toalson TE, LB 6-1 170 So.

Specialists

Kickoff Specialist: Bobby Barnard
Kickoff Returners: Jayden Kaiser
Punter: Jordan Fisher
Punt Returners: Skyler Shepherd
Placekicker: Daniel King
Placekick Holder: Chandler Cousins

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
C 77 Alex York 5-9 235 Sr.
LG 59 Zach Gadbury 6-2 275 Sr.
LT 79 Payton Murray 6-6 240 So.
QB 6 Steven Migut 6-0 165 So.
RB 15 Chandler Cousins 5-8 175 Sr.
RG 71 Jacob Terven 5-10 225 Jr.
RT 56 Luc Patterson 6-1 200 Sr.
WR 20 Connor Hyde 6-0 155 Jr.
WR 9 Skyler Shepherd 5-9 160 Sr.
WR 3 Cameron Reifsteck 6-1 150 Sr.
WR 5 Jayden Kaiser 5-10 150 Sr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-10, 170
Line: 6-1, 235
Receivers: 5-11, 154
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
C 3 Cameron Reifsteck 6-1 150 Sr.
C 5 Jayden Kaiser 5-10 150 Sr.
DE 45 Ben Snograss 6-1 190 Sr.
DE 76 Alex Eisenmenger 6-1 190 Jr.
DT 54 Sam Thorson 6-1 235 Jr.
DT 59 Zach Gadbury 6-2 275 Sr.
LB 35 Toby Traxler 5-11 190 Jr.
LB 58 Zach Spencer 6-1 220 Jr.
LB 81 CJ Parks 5-11 168 Jr.
S 32 Jordan Fisher 6-0 160 Sr.
S 4 Cody Montgomery 6-0 160 Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 6-0, 155
Line: 6-1, 222
Linebackers: 6-0, 193

Statistics

TEAM STATISTICS
                                                         For          Against
Points                                              477                 272       
First Downs                                    234                 177
First Downs Rushing                    162                 103
First Downs Passing                        72                   74
Rushes Attempted                        457                 338
Yards Rushing                            2834               1552
Yards Passing                              2115               1128                       
Total Yards                                 4949               2680
Passes Attempted                         234                 178
Passes Completed                        141                   71
Passes Had Intercepted                   5                   15
Fumbles                                              7                   16
Fumbles Lost                                     7                   16
Interceptions                                    15                      5

SCORING BY QUARTERS
                                                           1st         2nd         3rd          4th      Total
For                                                   109         167         111           90         477
Against                                              69           64           64           75         272

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Scoring                                           TD         PAT1         PAT2              FG          Total
Chandler  Cousins                          27                                      2                                 166
Steven Migut                                   21                                      3                                 132
Daniel King                                                          51                  1                                   53

Rushing                                          Att.            Yds.              TD           Avg.          Long
Chandler Cousins                         247           1356               24              5.5               41
Steven Migut                                 136           1049               21              7.7               76
                                                                                   
Passing                                           Att.        Comp.              Int.            Yds.              TD
Steven Migut                                 198             124                  4           1757               14
Bobby Barnard                               35               16                  1             318                  3

Receiving                                       No.            Yds.              TD           Avg.
Skyler Shepherd                              39             532                  3            13.6               61
Jayden Kaiser                                  31             414                  4            13.4               63
Cameron Reifsteck                        25             379                  3            15.2               36

Punting                                           No.           Avg.          Long
Jordan Fisher                                   26            38.1               61
                                                                                                       
                                                       PAT           PAT              FG              FG
Placekicking                                 Att.         Made             Att.         Made          Long
Daniel King                                      58               51                  0                  0                  0                               

Defense                                 Tot. Tac         Sacks    Tac/loss              Int.
Toby Traxler                                 112                  5                  6                  1
Cody Montgomery                         89                  0                  2                  1
Zach Gadbury                                 62                  5                  7                  0


Scores

Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
8/28 Decatur (St. Teresa) W 41 28
9/4 Monmouth (M.-Roseville) W 36 8
9/11 Christopher [C.-Zeigler-Royalton Coop] W 54 14
9/19 Monticello L 20 27
9/25 Maroa (M.-Forsyth) L 0 34
10/2 Champaign (St. Thomas More) W 47 13
10/9 Rantoul W 42 6
10/16 St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) L 14 34
10/23 Carthage (Illini West) W 56 20
IHSA Playoffs
10/31 Marshall W 42 24
11/7 Virden (North Mac) W 55 20
11/14 Monticello W 41 34
11/21 St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) W 30 8

Head Coach Scott Hamilton

Year W-L
Tolono (Unity)
1994 7-3
1995 8-2
1996 11-1
1997 11-1
1998 10-1
1999 11-2
2000 12-2 (2nd)
2001 6-4
2002 8-3
2003 11-2
2004 9-4
2005 13-1 (2nd)
2006 9-2
2007 7-4
2008 6-4
2009 13-1 (2nd)
2010 11-2
2011 11-2
2012 12-2 (2nd)
2013 8-3
2014 9-2
2015 10-3
22 yrs. 213-51

Tournament History 

1978-2A     7   16  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Joe Summerville
       L    7   16  Beardstown
1987-3A    16   25  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Joe Summerville
       L   16   25  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
1990-2A    12   28  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Joe Summerville
       L   12   28  Villa Grove
1994-2A    14   22  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       L   14   22  Rushville
1997-2A     6   36  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   45    0  New Berlin
       W   28   20  Maroa (M.-Forsyth)
       L    6   36  Moweaqua (Central A & M)
1998-2A    20   22  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   28    6  Minonk (Fieldcrest)
       L   20   22  Aledo
1999-2A    13   40  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   56   41  Beardstown
       W   25    3  Riverton
       W   32   14  Tuscola
       L   13   40  Macon (Meridian)
2000-2A    14   35  4-1 (12-2)     2nd  Scott Hamilton
       W   40   20  Sullivan
       W   34   26  Staunton
       W   41   14  Tuscola
       W   44   20  Moweaqua (Central A & M)
       L   14   35  Stillman Valley
2001-3A    12   18  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       L   12   18  Sullivan
2002-3A     9   10  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   59   18  Illiopolis
       L    9   10  Decatur (St. Teresa)
2003-3A     6   21  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   40    7  Litchfield
       W   21   14  Elgin (H.S.)
       W   26    0  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
       L    6   21  Stillman Valley
2004-3A     7   28  3-1 (9-4)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   14    7  Carlinville
       W   48   13  Carmi (C.-White County)
       W   18   14  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
       L    7   28  Addison (Driscoll)
2005-3A     7   34  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Scott Hamilton
       W   49    7  Litchfield
       W   40   20  Gillespie
       W   21   20  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
       W   31   20  Plano
       L    7   34  Manlius (Bureau Valley)
2006-3A    17   21  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   42    0  Pittsfield
       L   17   21  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
2007-3A     6    7  1-1 (7-4)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   43    6  Riverton
       L    6    7  Carterville
2008-3A    21   28  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       L   21   28  Macomb
2009-3A    22   52  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Scott Hamilton
       W   42   23  Robinson
       W   47    7  DuQuoin (H.S.)
       W   34   21  Nashville
       W   58   53  Greenville
       L   22   52  Stillman Valley
2010-3A    19   29  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   34    7  Monticello
       W   24   20  Decatur (St. Teresa)
       W   41   20  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
       L   19   29  Stillman Valley
2011-3A    26   50  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   41    6  Champaign (St. Thomas More)
       W   27   14  Monticello
       W   35    7  Macomb
       L   26   50  Aurora (A. Christian)
2012-3A    12   42  4-1 (12-2)     2nd  Scott Hamilton
       W   46    8  Pana (H.S.)
       W   22    7  Pleasant Plains
       W   10    7  Williamsville
       W   56   21  Greenville
       L   12   42  Aurora (A. Christian)
2013-3A     7   45  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Scott Hamilton
       W   27   13  Decatur (St. Teresa)
       L    7   45  Williamsville
2014-3A    14   41  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  
       W   34   18  Peru (St. Bede)
       L   14   41  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)