State Final Teams: Richmond (R.-Burton) | Rochester
Richmond (R.-Burton) (12-1)
School Information
Name: Richmond-Burton High School
City: Richmond
County: McHenry
Enrollment: 788
Nickname: Rockets
Colors: Maroon/Gold/White
Conference: Big Northern
Superintendent: Dan Oest
Principal: Thomas DuBois
Athletic Director: Patrick Elder
Head Coach: Patrick Elder
Assistant Coaches: Mike Cosgrove, Tad DePorter, Todd Ghilani, Leo LaBrie, Brent Mansky, Collin McKillip, Brett Zick.
Athletic Trainer: Julianne Stewart.
Captains: Jack Dechow, John Flood, Jake Pauly.
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Rock Island (Alleman), 21-20 in Quarterfinal
Roster
 
  | No. | 
    Name | 
  Pos. | 
  Ht. | 
  Wt. | 
  Age | 
  Yr. | 
 
 
  | 2 | 
    Lance Rammage | 
  RB-DB | 
  6-0 | 
  160 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 5 | 
    Daniel Rygiel | 
  QB-DB | 
  5-11 | 
  145 | 
   15  | 
  So. | 
 
 
  | 7 | 
    Ryan Nelson | 
  RB-LB | 
  5-8 | 
  145 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 8 | 
    James Canalle | 
  FB-LB | 
  6-2 | 
  185 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 9 | 
    Adam Kinsella | 
  RB-LB | 
  6-0 | 
  160 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 12 | 
    Christopher Vlasak | 
  RB-DB | 
  5-10 | 
  145 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 13 | 
    Trevor Sheedlo | 
  TE-DB | 
  5-10 | 
  145 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 15 | 
    Sean Kirby | 
  RB-DB | 
  5-9 | 
  145 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 16 | 
    Matthew Malecki | 
  QB-DB | 
  6-0 | 
  195 | 
   17  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 19 | 
    Brandon McCormick | 
  DB-RB | 
  6-3 | 
  155 | 
   18  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 20 | 
    Gavin Taylor | 
  RB-DB | 
  6-0 | 
  150 | 
   17  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 21 | 
    Jake Gravedoni | 
  RB-DB | 
  5-6 | 
  175 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 22 | 
    Zachery Ignatowicz | 
  RB-LB | 
  6-1 | 
  190 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 23 | 
    Michael Marzahl | 
  RB-DB-K | 
  5-11 | 
  155 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 25 | 
    Brett O'Kane | 
  RB-DB | 
  6-0 | 
  170 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 31 | 
    Jack Dechow | 
  FB-LB | 
  6-0 | 
  190 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 32 | 
    Matt Ellis | 
  RB-DB | 
  5-8 | 
  150 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 35 | 
    Tyler Aitken | 
  FB-LB | 
  5-11 | 
  175 | 
   16  | 
  So. | 
 
 
  | 42 | 
    Nathan Hansel | 
  RB-DB | 
  5-10 | 
  155 | 
   15  | 
  So. | 
 
 
  | 45 | 
    Trace VonBruenchenhein | 
  RB-LB | 
  5-8 | 
  145 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 46 | 
    Jacob Rymarz | 
  RB-DB | 
  5-11 | 
  155 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 48 | 
    Joshua Williams | 
  TE-DE | 
  6-4 | 
  170 | 
   15  | 
  So. | 
 
 
  | 49 | 
    Evan Giacomo | 
  RB-DB | 
  6-2 | 
  155 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 52 | 
    Nicholas Smith | 
  C-DT | 
  6-0 | 
  190 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 53 | 
    Patrick Butler | 
  T-T | 
  5-10 | 
  165 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 55 | 
    Ryne Blanton | 
  G-DE | 
  6-0 | 
  195 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 57 | 
    Tylar Stanton | 
  G-DT | 
  5-11 | 
  175 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 58 | 
    Nicholas Zelinsky | 
  C-DE | 
  6-1 | 
  195 | 
   18  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 60 | 
    Nicholas Drougas | 
  T-T | 
  6-2 | 
  180 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 61 | 
    John Flood | 
  G-DT | 
  6-3 | 
  235 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 64 | 
    Jacob Vinyard | 
  T-T | 
  6-2 | 
  175 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 67 | 
    Ethan Petersen | 
  G-DT | 
  6-0 | 
  170 | 
   15  | 
  So. | 
 
 
  | 70 | 
    Joshua Hutson | 
  T-DT | 
  6-3 | 
  195 | 
   17  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 72 | 
    Bryce Wagner | 
  T-DT | 
  6-2 | 
  240 | 
   15  | 
  So. | 
 
 
  | 74 | 
    Christopher Gort | 
  T-T | 
  5-11 | 
  205 | 
   16  | 
  So. | 
 
 
  | 75 | 
    Jake Pauly | 
  T-T | 
  6-3 | 
  245 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 76 | 
    Zachery Rygiel | 
  T-T | 
  6-3 | 
  235 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 77 | 
    Eric Paparigian | 
  G-DT | 
  5-9 | 
  210 | 
   15  | 
  So. | 
 
 
  | 78 | 
    Henry Robison | 
  T-NG | 
  6-0 | 
  295 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 80 | 
    Andrew Straight | 
  TE-DB | 
  6-1 | 
  165 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 81 | 
    Cade Fontana | 
  TE-DT | 
  6-2 | 
  195 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | 82 | 
    Nicholas Bianchini | 
  TE-DE | 
  6-0 | 
  155 | 
   16  | 
  So. | 
 
 
  | 85 | 
    Ryan Autschbach | 
  TE-DE | 
  5-11 | 
  170 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | 88 | 
    Matthew Rygiel | 
  TE-DE | 
  6-4 | 
  195 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
Specialists
Kickoffs: 23 Mike Marzahl 
Kickoff Returns: 2 Lance Rammage,  12 Chris Vlasak 
Punter: 23 Mike Marzahl 
Punt Returns: 12 Chris Vlasak,  25 Brett O'Kane 
Placekicker: 23 Mike Marzahl 
Placekick Holder: 12 Chris Vlasak
Starters
Offense
 
  | Position | 
  No. | 
  Name | 
  Height | 
  Weight | 
  Age | 
  Year | 
 
 
  | C | 
  52 | 
    Nicholas Smith | 
  6-0 | 
  190 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | FB | 
  31 | 
    Jack Dechow | 
  6-0 | 
  190 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | HB | 
  25 | 
    Brett O'Kane | 
  6-0 | 
  170 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | HB | 
  9 | 
    Adam Kinsella | 
  6-0 | 
  160 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | LG | 
  61 | 
    John Flood | 
  6-3 | 
  235 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | LT | 
  76 | 
    Zachery Rygiel | 
  6-3 | 
  235 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | QB | 
  16 | 
    Matthew Malecki | 
  6-0 | 
  195 | 
   17  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | RG | 
  57 | 
    Tylar Stanton | 
  5-11 | 
  175 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | RT | 
  75 | 
    Jake Pauly | 
  6-3 | 
  245 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | TE | 
  81 | 
    Cade Fontana | 
  6-2 | 
  195 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | TE | 
  88 | 
    Matthew Rygiel | 
  6-4 | 
  195 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
Offense Averages
Backs: 6-0, 179
Line: 6-2, 216
Receivers: 6-3, 195
Defense
 
  | Position | 
  No. | 
  Name | 
  Height | 
  Weight | 
  Age | 
  Year | 
 
 
  | DB | 
  12 | 
    Christopher Vlasak | 
  5-10 | 
  145 | 
   16  | 
  Jr. | 
 
 
  | DB | 
  80 | 
    Andrew Straight | 
  6-1 | 
  165 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | DE | 
  88 | 
    Matthew Rygiel | 
  6-4 | 
  195 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | DE | 
  58 | 
    Nicholas Zelinsky | 
  6-1 | 
  195 | 
   18  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | DT | 
  61 | 
    John Flood | 
  6-3 | 
  235 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | DT | 
  75 | 
    Jake Pauly | 
  6-3 | 
  245 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | LB | 
  22 | 
    Zachery Ignatowicz | 
  6-1 | 
  190 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | LB | 
  31 | 
    Jack Dechow | 
  6-0 | 
  190 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | NG | 
  78 | 
    Henry Robison | 
  6-0 | 
  295 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | S | 
  32 | 
    Matt Ellis | 
  5-8 | 
  150 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
 
  | S | 
  25 | 
    Brett O'Kane | 
  6-0 | 
  170 | 
   17  | 
  Sr. | 
 
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-11, 158
Line: 6-2, 233
Linebackers: 6-0, 190
Statistics
TEAM STATISTICS
                        For   Against              
Points                  367   144                  
First Downs             256                        
First Downs Rushing     249                        
First Downs Passing     7                          
Rushes Attempted        659                        
Yards Rushing           4004                       
Yards Passing           386                        
Total Yards             4390                       
Passes Attempted        37                         
Passes Completed        18                         
Passes Had Intercepted  5                          
Fumbles                 13                         
Fumbles Lost            6                          
Interceptions           5                          
SCORING BY QUARTERS
                        1st   2nd    3rd    4th    Total
For                     113   123    70     61     367
Against                 26    30     48     40     144
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Scoring                 TD    PAT1   PAT2   FG     Total
Jack Dechow             13           1             80
Adam Kinsella           11           1             68
Mike Marzahl                  41            4      53
Matt Malecki            8                          48
Rushing                 Att.  Yds.   TD     Avg.   Long
Jack Dechow             125   1078   13     8.62   67
Brett O'Kane            136   793    7      5.83   69
Adam Kinsella           129   794    8      6.16   69
Matt Malecki            85    390    8      4.59   35
Passing                 Att.  Comp.  Int.   Yds.   TD
Matt Malecki            18    37     5      386    7
Receiving               No.   Yds.   TD     Avg.   Long
Lance Rammage           4     109    1      27.25  33
Adam Kinsella           4     116    3      29     63
Brett O'Kane            2     37     1      18.75  29
Punting                 No.   Avg.   Long          
Mike Marzahl            27    26.48  43            
                        PAT   PAT    FG     FG     
Placekicking            Att.  Made   Att.   Made   Long
Mike Marzahl            49    41     6      4      30
Tackles                 Solo  Assist Sacks  Sack Yds.
Zach Ignatowicz         14    71     3      10     
Nick Zelinsky           24    54     15     45     
Matt Rygiel             11    61     4      20     
Scores
 
  | Date | 
  Opponent | 
  W/L | 
  Own | 
  Opp | 
 
 
  | 8/26 | 
  Oregon | 
  L | 
   0  | 
   7  | 
 
 
  | 9/3 | 
  Chicago (Westinghouse College Prep) | 
  W | 
   35  | 
   0  | 
 
 
  | 9/9 | 
  Winnebago | 
  W | 
   20  | 
   12  | 
 
 
  | 9/16 | 
  Byron | 
  W | 
   27  | 
   6  | 
 
 
  | 9/23 | 
  Burlington (Central) | 
  W | 
   9  | 
   7  | 
 
 
  | 9/30 | 
  Marengo | 
  W | 
   38  | 
   6  | 
 
 
  | 10/7 | 
  Genoa (G.-Kingston) | 
  W | 
   48  | 
   3  | 
 
 
  | 10/14 | 
  Harvard | 
  W | 
   38  | 
   14  | 
 
 
  | 10/21 | 
  Poplar Grove (North Boone) | 
  W | 
   34  | 
   28  | 
 
 
  | IHSA Playoffs | 
 
 
  | *10/29 | 
  Chicago (Brooks) | 
  W | 
   34  | 
   14  | 
 
 
  | *11/5 | 
  Mendota | 
  W | 
   37  | 
   19  | 
 
 
  | *11/12 | 
  Evergreen Park | 
  W | 
   7  | 
   0  | 
 
 
  | *11/19 | 
  Stillman Valley | 
  W | 
   40  | 
   28  | 
 
Head Coach Patrick Elder
 
  | Year | 
  W-L | 
 
 
  | Winchester | 
 
 
  | 1997 | 
   2-7 | 
 
 
  | 1998 | 
   2-7 | 
 
 
  | 2 yrs. | 
  4-14 | 
 
 
  | Sherrard | 
 
 
  | 1999 | 
   4-5 | 
 
 
  | 2000 | 
   7-3 | 
 
 
  | 2001 | 
   10-1 | 
 
 
  | 2002 | 
   5-5 | 
 
 
  | 2003 | 
   2-7 | 
 
 
  | 2004 | 
   6-4 | 
 
 
  | 2005 | 
   10-1 | 
 
 
  | 7 yrs. | 
  44-26 | 
 
 
  | Richmond (R.-Burton) | 
 
 
  | 2006 | 
   5-4 | 
 
 
  | 2007 | 
   5-5 | 
 
 
  | 2008 | 
   8-5 | 
 
 
  | 2009 | 
   11-2 | 
 
 
  | 2010 | 
   11-1 | 
 
 
  | 2011 | 
   12-1 | 
 
 
  | 6 yrs. | 
  52-18 | 
 
 
  | GRAND TOTAL | 
 
 
  | 15 yrs. | 
  100-58 | 
 
Tournament History
1981-2A    14    2  3-0 (11-1)     DNP  Randy Hofman
       W   31   16  Pecatonica
       W   21    6  Polo
       L    2   14  Danville (Schlarman)
1982-2A    17   10  3-0 (11-1)     DNP  Randy Hofman
       W   13    7  Morrison
       W   44    0  Oregon
       L   10   17  Bloomington (Central Catholic) (OT)
1984-2A     7   14  0-1 (9-1)      DNP  Randy Hofman
       L    7   14  Woodstock (Marian)
1985-2A    14    3  2-0 (9-2)      DNP  Randy Hofman
       W   28    7  Burlington (Central)
       L    3   14  Woodstock (Marian)
1986-2A     0   35  0-1 (9-1)      DNP  Randy Hofman
       L    0   35  Woodstock (Marian)
1987-2A    35   14  2-0 (10-1)     DNP  Randy Hofman
       W   39    0  Melrose Park (Walther Lutheran)
       L   14   35  Woodstock (Marian)
1988-2A    25   38  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Randy Hofman
       L   25   38  Woodstock (Marian)
1989-2A     7   22  0-1 (9-1)      DNP  Randy Hofman
       L    7   22  Byron
1990-2A    14   21  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Randy Hofman
       L   14   21  Addison (Driscoll)
1991-2A    29    0  3-0 (8-4)      DNP  Randy Hofman
       W   16   14  Stillman Valley
       W   16    6  Marengo
       L    0   29  Fulton (H.S.)
1992-2A    20    6  5-0 (11-3)     1st  Randy Hofman
       W    8    6  Stillman Valley
       W   12    6  Genoa (G.-Kingston)
       W   35    6  Morrison
       W   16    6  Aledo
       W   20    6  Moweaqua (Central A & M)
1996-2A    28    6  2-0 (8-3)      DNP  Mark Dodd
       W   33   15  Paxton (P.-Buckley-Loda)
       L    6   28  Clifton (Central)
2001-4A    14   18  0-1 (5-5)      DNP  J. Randy Hofman
       L   14   18  Huntley
2002-4A    21   34  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  J. Randy Hofman
       L   21   34  Byron
2003-4A    14   45  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  J. Randy Hofman
       L   14   45  Addison (Driscoll)
2005-4A    31   15  3-0 (10-2)     DNP  J. Randy Hofman
       W   28    7  Lisle (Sr.)
       W   35    7  Wheaton (St. Francis)
       L   15   31  Addison (Driscoll)
2007-4A     0   31  0-1 (5-5)      DNP  Patrick Elder
       L    0   31  Coal City
2008-4A    29   20  4-0 (8-5)      DNP  Patrick Elder
       W   35   24  Braidwood (Reed-Custer)
       W   48   14  Genoa (G.-Kingston)
       W   21    0  Geneseo
       L   20   29  Aurora (A. Christian)
2009-4A    24   20  4-0 (11-2)     DNP  Patrick Elder
       W   40    7  Peotone
       W   44    6  Coal City
       W   28   10  Johnsburg
       L   20   24  Geneseo
2010-4A    21   20  3-0 (11-1)     DNP  Patrick Elder
       W   41   13  Manteno
       W   42   14  Kankakee (McNamara)
       L   20   21  Rock Island (Alleman)