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State Final Teams: Elmhurst (IC Catholic) | Pleasant Plains

Pleasant Plains (10-3)


School Information

Name: Pleasant Plains High School
City: Pleasant Plains
County: Sangamon
Classification Enrollment: 423
Nickname: Cardinals
Colors: Red/Blue
Conference: Sangamo
Superintendent: Matt Runge
Principal: Luke Brooks
Athletic Director: Heather Greer
Head Coach: Brody Walworth
Assistant Coaches: John Hambelton, David Bergschneider, Trent Quarton, Barry Slifer, Joe Betz, Jason Boesdorfer, Jake Gates
Athletic Trainer: Jason Royer
Captains: Ethan Ankenbrandt, Nathan Curry, Austin Mayer, Ben Reinert, Nik Samson, Kevin Ingram
Manager:
Last Year's Advancement: Did not qualify for Playoffs

Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
1 Nick Sunley QB-DB 5-10 160 So.
3 Zach Ely WR-DB 6-3 185 Sr.
4 Jordan Hopper WR-DB 5-9 160 Sr.
5 Alec Mudra WR-LB 5-9 170 Jr.
6 Will Drake WR-DB 5-10 170 Jr.
7 Kai Carlberg WR-DB 6-1 175 Sr.
9 Jake Hermes TE-LB 6-0 215 Jr.
10 Adam Bergschneider WR-DB 5-11 170 Sr.
11 Sam Crocker WR-DB 5-8 130 Jr.
12 Brenden Flanigan QB-DB 5-11 160 So.
13 Lucas Western RB-DB 5-9 175 Jr.
16 Ben Reinert QB-DB 5-10 165 Sr.
18 Kevin Ingram WR-DB 5-9 165 Sr.
19 Kade Hamilton WR-DB 5-9 150 Fr.
20 Sam McAfee WR-DB 6-0 175 Jr.
21 Devin Tom WR-LB 5-8 150 So.
23 Lucas Boston WR-DB 5-9 170 Jr.
24 Grant Mink WR-DB 6-1 180 Jr.
28 Kenny Yokem II RD-DB 5-11 180 Jr.
30 Colby McBride TE-DL 6-1 190 Sr.
32 Jeremiah Carter RB-LB 5-10 180 Fr.
33 AJ Pankey TE-DL 5-11 175 Fr.
34 Dylan Aldridge WR-DB 5-10 165 Sr.
35 Dakota Sunley WR-DB 5-10 165 So.
42 Dillon Brewer RB-LB 5-8 160 So.
44 Nik Samson RB-LB 5-9 195 Sr.
52 Patton Siewert OL-DL 5-7 165 So.
55 Luke Ozenkoski OL-DL 6-1 215 So.
56 Chris Ellis OL-DL 5-9 180 Jr.
57 Eagan Smith OL.LB 5-7 150 So.
58 Nathan Curry OL-DL 5-10 205 Sr.
60 Austin Mayer OL-DL 5-8 190 Sr.
62 Devin Burns OL-DL 6-3 250 Jr.
64 Carter Weiters OL-DL 6-2 225 Sr.
66 Griffin Tebrugge OL-DL 6-0 185 Sr.
67 Matthew McClanahan OL-LB 5-8 190 So.
70 Austin Ellis OL-DL 5-10 205 Sr.
73 Max Scharf OL-DL 5-10 175 So.
76 Michael Curry OL-DL 5-9 240 Fr.
78 Ethan Ankenbrandt OL-DL 6-2 235 Sr.
81 Jack McFadden TE-DL 6-2 180 Jr.
82 Tristen Tewes TE-LB 6-3 220 Jr.
89 Chase Schmitt TE-DL 6-5 215 Jr.

Specialists

Kickoff Specialist: Kai Carlberg
Kickoff Returners: Kai Carlberg, Kevin Ingram
Punter: Tristen Tewes
Punt Returners: Kai Carlberg, Kevin Ingram
Placekicker: Kai Carlberg
Placekick Holder: Nick Sunley

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
C 58 Nathan Curry 5-10 205 Sr.
LG 78 Ethan Ankenbrandt 6-2 235 Sr.
LT 64 Carter Weiters 6-2 225 Sr.
QB 16 Ben Reinert 5-10 165 Sr.
RG 55 Luke Ozenkoski 6-1 215 So.
RT 62 Devin Burns 6-3 250 Jr.
TB 44 Nik Samson 5-9 195 Sr.
TE 82 Tristen Tewes 6-3 220 Jr.
WR 18 Kevin Ingram 5-9 165 Sr.
WR 3 Zach Ely 6-3 185 Sr.
WR 7 Kai Carlberg 6-1 175 Sr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-10, 180
Line: 6-1, 226
Receivers: 6-1, 186
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
DB 13 Lucas Western 5-9 175 Jr.
DB 18 Kevin Ingram 5-9 165 Sr.
DB 20 Sam McAfee 6-0 175 Jr.
DB 1 Nick Sunley 5-10 160 So.
DE 58 Nathan Curry 5-10 205 Sr.
DE 66 Griffin Tebrugge 6-0 185 Sr.
DT 70 Austin Ellis 5-10 205 Sr.
DT 78 Ethan Ankenbrandt 6-2 235 Sr.
LB 82 Tristen Tewes 6-3 220 Jr.
LB 44 Nik Samson 5-9 195 Sr.
LB 9 Jake Hermes 6-0 215 Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-10, 169
Line: 6-0, 208
Linebackers: 6-0, 210

Statistics

TEAM STATISTICS
                                                         For          Against
Points                                              426                       
First Downs                                   168                       
First Downs Rushing                      97                       
First Downs Passing                       71                       
Rushes Attempted                         455                       
Yards Rushing                            2070                       
Yards Passing                              2212                       
Total Yards                                  4282
Passes Attempted                         309
Passes Completed                         149
Passes Had Intercepted                  10
Fumbles                                              8
Fumbles Lost                                     6
Interceptions                                    21

SCORING BY QUARTERS
                                                           1st         2nd         3rd          4th      Total
For                                                   115         120         114            77         426
Against                                                 

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Scoring                                           TD         PAT1         PAT2              FG          Total
Nik Samson                                      21                  0                  3                  0             132
Kai Carlberg                                     15                34                  2                  0             128
Tristen Tewes                                    7                  0                  0                  0               42
Lucas Western                                   4                  0                  1                  0               26               

Rushing                                         Att.           Yds.              TD           Avg.          Long
Nik Samson                                   253           1470                19              5.8               51
Lucas Western                                 33             264                  4              8.0               58
Kai Carlberg                                     42             249                  4              5.9               36
Kenny Yocum                                  33                83                  1              2.5               11               

Passing                                          Att.       Comp.             Int.           Yds.              TD
Ben Reinert                                    296             142                10           2114               25
Brenden Flanagan                           11                  7                  0                98                  1

Receiving                                       No.           Yds.              TD           Avg.          Long
Kai Carlberg                                     36             489                10            14.8               85
Tristen Tewes                                  29             568                  7            19.6               45
Kevin Ingram                                   28             302                  2            10.8               38

Punting                                          No.           Avg.          Long
Tristen Tewes                                  29            34.2               60

                                                       PAT           PAT              FG              FG
Placekicking                                Att.         Made             Att.         Made          Long
Kai Carlberg                                     38                34                  1                  0                   

                                                      Total                         Tackles
Defense                                   Tackles         Sacks     for Loss              Int.
Tristen Tewes                                129                  2                10                  2
Nik Samson                                   104                  4                24                  2
Jake Hermes                                     71                  0                  5                  3


Scores
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
8/25 Athens L 21 35
9/1 Riverton W 34 0
9/8 Auburn W 43 40
9/15 Maroa (M.-Forsyth) L 13 21
9/22 Williamsville L 7 46
9/29 Virden (North Mac) W 28 21
10/6 New Berlin W 37 22
10/13 Pittsfield W 60 6
10/20 Petersburg (PORTA) W 42 12
IHSA Playoffs
10/28 Trenton (Wesclin) W 51 20
11/4 Newton W 29 27
11/11 Carlinville (OT) W 20 14
11/18 Anna (A.-Jonesboro) W 41 2

Head Coach Brody Walworth
Year W-L
Pleasant Plains
2014-15 6-4
2015-16 5-5
2016-17 3-6
2017-18 10-3
4 yrs. 24-18

Tournament History 

2008-2A    10   22  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Joe Oller
       L   10   22  Athens
2012-3A     7   22  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Brad Pugh
       W   34   21  Auburn
       L    7   22  Tolono (Unity)
2014-3A    21   41  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Brody Walworth
       L   21   41  Carlinville
2015-3A    20   27  0-1 (5-5)      DNP  Brody Walworth
       L   20   27  Virden (North Mac)