State Final Teams: Lombard (Montini) | Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin)
Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) (13-0)
School Information
Name: Sacred Heart-Griffin High School
City: Springfield
County: Sangamon
Classification Enrollment: 1280.40
Nickname: Cyclones
Colors: Gold/Black
Conference: Central State Eight
Superintendent: Sr. Katherine O'Connor, O.P.
Principal: Sr. Margaret Joanne Grueter, O.P.
Athletic Director: Ken Leonard
Head Coach: Ken Leonard
Assistant Coaches: John Allison, Chad Anderson, Thomas Bowman, Tom Fiaush, Kevin Klemm, Jim McMann, Dan Schafer, Neal Taylor, Dominic Walton
Athletic Trainer: Pete Stoll
Captains: Malik Turner, Chris Smith, Nate Lowis, Chris Overton
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Morris, 30-20, in Semifinal
Roster
| No. |
Name |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
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Tristan Blair |
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Colin Boyd |
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John Burgett |
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Jack Clement |
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Roger Dondanville |
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Andrew Fiaush |
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Bradley Goldasich |
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Michael Healey |
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Matt Keane |
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Alex Khayyat |
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Sharky Martin |
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Luke Notz |
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Joey Patterson |
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Fr. |
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John Pempek |
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Fr. |
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Sam Raes |
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Fr. |
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Conner Rutherford |
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Fr. |
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Michael Ryan |
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Fr. |
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Matt Urbas |
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Fr. |
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Garett Vance |
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Fr. |
| 2 |
Malik Turner |
WR-DB |
6-3 |
205 |
Sr. |
| 4 |
Sam Bonansinga |
WR-DB |
5-10 |
175 |
So. |
| 5 |
Kodie Olshefsky |
DL |
6-2 |
240 |
Sr. |
| 6 |
Gabe Green |
QB |
6-1 |
205 |
Jr. |
| 7 |
Ryne Elvers |
QB-DB |
6-0 |
180 |
Sr. |
| 8 |
John Morgan |
RB-LB |
5-11 |
221 |
Jr. |
| 9 |
James Obebe |
RB-LB |
5-10 |
185 |
So. |
| 10 |
Drew Chance |
QB |
6-0 |
170 |
So. |
| 11 |
Avery Andrews |
WR-DB |
6-1 |
185 |
So. |
| 12 |
Robby Hanauer |
WR-DB-QB |
6-0 |
170 |
Sr. |
| 13 |
Daniel Kalvaitis |
K-WR |
6-1 |
185 |
Sr. |
| 15 |
Tim Brenneisen |
QB |
6-0 |
170 |
Fr. |
| 16 |
Kenny Rowe |
K-P |
5-10 |
170 |
Sr. |
| 18 |
Cole Hillestad |
DB |
5-10 |
185 |
Jr. |
| 19 |
Stephen Schroyer |
DB |
5-10 |
180 |
Jr. |
| 20 |
Grant Wallace |
DL |
5-11 |
230 |
Sr. |
| 21 |
Dylan Londrigan |
WR |
5-6 |
180 |
Jr. |
| 22 |
Devin Thomas |
DB |
5-9 |
170 |
So. |
| 23 |
Brendan Stannard |
WR-DB |
5-9 |
180 |
Jr. |
| 24 |
Cameron Murphy |
DL-RB |
5-10 |
190 |
Sr. |
| 27 |
Austin Sommers |
WR-K |
5-9 |
180 |
So. |
| 28 |
Sam Sergent |
RB |
5-10 |
185 |
So. |
| 30 |
Blake Putman |
WR-DB |
6-1 |
180 |
Jr. |
| 33 |
Chris Overton |
LB |
6-1 |
230 |
Sr. |
| 34 |
Andrew Foley |
DL |
6-1 |
185 |
So. |
| 35 |
Tommy Wilson |
DL-LB |
5-10 |
215 |
Jr. |
| 37 |
James Nemecek |
OLB |
5-10 |
175 |
Sr. |
| 38 |
DJ Mackey |
LB |
6-2 |
235 |
So. |
| 40 |
Dalton Manci |
DB |
5-8 |
170 |
So. |
| 41 |
Kyle Espejo |
LB |
5-8 |
170 |
Jr. |
| 42 |
Chris Smith |
LB-LS |
6-1 |
210 |
Sr. |
| 43 |
Tim Zock |
OLB |
5-10 |
195 |
Sr. |
| 44 |
Austin Pranger |
OLB |
5-9 |
190 |
Sr. |
| 45 |
Anthony DiNello |
RB |
6-0 |
205 |
Jr. |
| 46 |
Payne Kerz |
DB |
5-10 |
170 |
Sr. |
| 47 |
Sebastian Huffman |
WR-DB |
5-10 |
165 |
Jr. |
| 50 |
Frank Coffey |
OL-DL |
5-10 |
170 |
Jr. |
| 51 |
Tommy Johnston |
OL-DL |
5-10 |
220 |
So. |
| 52 |
Cody Bowman |
LB-OL |
6-1 |
220 |
Jr. |
| 54 |
Doug Maroon |
OL |
5-10 |
225 |
So. |
| 55 |
Keegan Hamilton |
OL-DL |
5-10 |
255 |
Sr. |
| 56 |
Lance Winkler |
OL-DL |
6-0 |
180 |
So. |
| 58 |
Seth Weller |
OL-DL |
5-9 |
230 |
So. |
| 59 |
Sam Boeyen |
OL-DL |
6-0 |
205 |
So. |
| 62 |
George Jennings |
OL-DL |
5-10 |
200 |
So. |
| 64 |
Mick Londrigan |
DL |
5-11 |
210 |
Sr. |
| 65 |
Nick Martin |
OL |
6-0 |
245 |
Jr. |
| 66 |
Robert Gekas |
OL-DL |
5-10 |
200 |
So. |
| 67 |
Jack Broeker |
OL-DL |
6-1 |
200 |
Jr. |
| 69 |
Connor Kink |
OL-DL |
5-10 |
185 |
Sr. |
| 70 |
Nick Schweska |
OL |
5-10 |
220 |
Sr. |
| 71 |
Alex Patterson |
DL |
6-3 |
285 |
Sr. |
| 72 |
Alex Johnson |
OL-DL |
5-11 |
235 |
Sr. |
| 73 |
Cody Rutherford |
OL |
5-10 |
255 |
Sr. |
| 75 |
Michael Zeigler |
OL-DL |
6-3 |
220 |
Jr. |
| 76 |
Jake Blair |
OL |
5-10 |
170 |
So. |
| 77 |
John Fischer |
OL |
6-3 |
285 |
So. |
| 78 |
Quinn Oseland |
OL-DL |
6-6 |
300 |
Jr. |
| 80 |
Nate Lowis |
WR-DB |
6-2 |
190 |
Sr. |
| 81 |
Albert Okwuegbunam |
WR-DB |
6-3 |
190 |
So. |
| 83 |
Bennie Williamson |
WR-DB |
5-10 |
160 |
So. |
| 86 |
Sean Mason |
WR-DB |
5-10 |
165 |
Jr. |
| 87 |
Luke Whalen |
WR-DB |
5-9 |
170 |
Sr. |
| 88 |
Jake Reid |
WR-DB |
5-10 |
160 |
So. |
| 90 |
Conner Timoney |
DL |
6-1 |
225 |
Sr. |
| 92 |
Louie Hirlinger |
LB |
5-10 |
200 |
So. |
| 95 |
Jack Sigourney |
OL-DL |
6-3 |
185 |
So. |
| 97 |
Conner McEvoy |
DL |
5-8 |
155 |
Jr. |
| 99 |
Nolan Aherin |
WR |
6-3 |
185 |
Sr. |
Specialists
Kickoff Specialist: Kenny Rowe
Kickoff Returners: Malik Turner, Sam Sergent
Punter: Gabe Green
Punt Returners: Sam Bonansinga, Malik Turner
Placekicker: Kenny Rowe
Placekick Holder: Tim Zock
Starters
Offense
| Position |
No. |
Name |
Height |
Weight |
Year |
| OL |
55 |
Keegan Hamilton |
5-10 |
255 |
Sr. |
| OL |
65 |
Nick Martin |
6-0 |
245 |
Jr. |
| OL |
73 |
Cody Rutherford |
5-10 |
255 |
Sr. |
| OL |
75 |
Michael Zeigler |
6-3 |
220 |
Jr. |
| OL |
78 |
Quinn Oseland |
6-6 |
300 |
Jr. |
| QB |
6 |
Gabe Green |
6-1 |
205 |
Jr. |
| RB |
45 |
Anthony DiNello |
6-0 |
205 |
Jr. |
| WR |
2 |
Malik Turner |
6-3 |
205 |
Sr. |
| WR |
21 |
Dylan Londrigan |
5-6 |
180 |
Jr. |
| WR |
80 |
Nate Lowis |
6-2 |
190 |
Sr. |
| WR |
99 |
Nolan Aherin |
6-3 |
185 |
Sr. |
Offense Averages
Backs: 6-0, 205
Line: 6-1, 255
Receivers: 6-0, 190
Defense
| Position |
No. |
Name |
Height |
Weight |
Year |
| DB |
40 |
Dalton Manci |
5-8 |
170 |
So. |
| DB |
80 |
Nate Lowis |
6-2 |
190 |
Sr. |
| DB |
86 |
Sean Mason |
5-10 |
165 |
Jr. |
| DL |
90 |
Conner Timoney |
6-1 |
225 |
Sr. |
| DL |
5 |
Kodie Olshefsky |
6-2 |
240 |
Sr. |
| DL |
20 |
Grant Wallace |
5-11 |
230 |
Sr. |
| DL |
24 |
Cameron Murphy |
5-10 |
190 |
Sr. |
| LB |
33 |
Chris Overton |
6-1 |
230 |
Sr. |
| LB |
8 |
John Morgan |
5-11 |
221 |
Jr. |
| LB |
42 |
Chris Smith |
6-1 |
210 |
Sr. |
| LB |
52 |
Cody Bowman |
6-1 |
220 |
Jr. |
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-11, 175
Line: 6-0, 221
Linebackers: 6-0, 220
Statistics
TEAM STATISTICS
For
Points 706
First Downs
First Downs Rushing
First Downs Passing
Rushes Attempted
Yards Rushing
Yards Passing
Total Yards
Passes Attempted
Passes Completed
Passes Had Intercepted 2
Fumbles 7
Fumbles Lost 4
Interceptions
SCORING BY QUARTERS
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
For 281 245 110 70
Against 41 69 14 3
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Scoring TD PAT1 PAT2 FG
Malik Turner 24 1
Anthony Dinello 15 1
Kenny Rowe 59 6
Gabe Green 12
Rushing Att. Yds. TD Avg.
Sam Sergent 75 652 12
Gabe Green 105 610 11
Anthony Dinello 66 457 17
James Obebe 29 353 7
Passing Att. Comp. Int. Yds.
Gabe Green 253 183 2 3126
Receiving No. Yds. TD
Malik Turner 65 1311 22
Nate Lowis 48 900 10
Dylan Londrigan 21 321 2
Punting No. Avg.
PAT PAT FG
Placekicking Att. Made Att. Made
Kenny Rowe 61 59 6 6
Tackles Solo Assist Sacks
Chris Overton
Dalton Manci
Scores
| Date |
Opponent |
W/L |
Own |
Opp |
| 8/30 |
Springfield (Southeast) |
W |
63 |
7 |
| 9/6 |
Rochester (forfeit) |
W |
33 |
38 |
| 9/13 |
Springfield (H.S.) |
W |
59 |
0 |
| 9/20 |
Taylorville |
W |
66 |
12 |
| 9/27 |
Jacksonville (H.S.) |
W |
65 |
14 |
| 10/5 |
Memphis (Whitehaven), TN |
W |
49 |
27 |
| 10/11 |
Lincoln |
W |
69 |
0 |
| 10/18 |
Chatham (Glenwood) |
W |
67 |
35 |
| 10/25 |
Springfield (Lanphier) |
W |
49 |
0 |
| IHSA Playoffs |
| 11/1 |
Peoria (Richwoods) |
W |
45 |
7 |
| 11/9 |
Chatham (Glenwood) |
W |
55 |
7 |
| 11/16 |
Highland |
W |
42 |
8 |
| 11/23 |
Washington |
W |
44 |
14 |
Head Coach Ken Leonard
| Year |
W-L |
| Chenoa |
| 1980 |
5-4 |
| 1981 |
10-2 |
| 1982 |
10-1 |
| 1983 |
7-2 |
| 4 yrs. |
32-9 |
| Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) |
| 1984 |
8-2 |
| 1985 |
10-1 |
| 1986 |
11-1 |
| 1987 |
10-1 |
| 1988 |
8-3 |
| 1989 |
5-4 |
| 1990 |
10-1 |
| 1991 |
7-3 |
| 1992 |
6-3 |
| 1993 |
9-3 |
| 1994 |
11-2 |
| 1995 |
12-2 (2nd) |
| 1996 |
10-2 |
| 1997 |
8-3 |
| 1998 |
2-7 |
| 1999 |
6-3 |
| 2000 |
11-1 |
| 2001 |
9-3 |
| 2002 |
11-1 |
| 2003 |
13-1 (2nd) |
| 2004 |
10-1 |
| 2005 |
14-0 (1st) |
| 2006 |
14-0 (1st) |
| 2007 |
8-2 |
| 2008 |
13-1 (1st) |
| 2009 |
11-1 |
| 2010 |
8-2 |
| 2011 |
12-1 |
| 2012 |
11-2 |
| 2013 |
13-0 |
| 30 yrs. |
291-57 |
| GRAND TOTAL |
| 34 yrs. |
323-66 |
Tournament History
As SPRINGFIELD (GRIFFIN)
1975-4A 14 34 3-1 (10-3) 2nd George Fleischli
W 9 8 Lincoln
W 33 6 Carbondale (H.S.)
W 12 0 LaSalle (L.-Peru)
L 14 34 Joliet (Catholic Academy)
1977-4A 12 22 2-1 (9-3) DNP George Fleischli
W 34 14 Bloomington (H.S.)
W 20 14 Danville (H.S.) (OT)
L 12 22 LaSalle (L.-Peru)
1978-4A 6 16 1-1 (10-1) DNP George Fleischli
W 33 7 Roxana
L 6 16 Danville (H.S.)
1979-4A 14 27 0-1 (8-4) DNP George Fleischli
L 14 27 Belleville (Althoff Catholic)
1980-5A 21 27 0-1 (9-1) DNP Robin Cooper
L 21 27 Peoria (H.S.)
1981-5A 13 14 1-1 (9-2) DNP Robin Cooper
W 15 7 Granite City (North)
L 13 14 Champaign (Central)
1982-4A 36 44 3-1 2nd Robin Cooper
W 33 0 Mt. Zion
W 13 9 Champaign (Central)
W 29 8 Roxana
L 36 44 Geneseo (Darnall)
1983-4A 6 27 0-1 (8-2) DNP Robin Cooper
L 6 27 Washington
1984-4A 6 10 0-1 (8-2) DNP Ken Leonard
L 6 10 Lincoln
1985-4A 18 21 1-1 (10-1) DNP Ken Leonard
W 35 15 Mt. Zion
L 18 21 Washington
1986-4A 6 15 2-1 (12-1) DNP Ken Leonard
W 10 6 Peoria (H.S.)
W 10 7 Peoria (Woodruff)
L 6 15 Rock Island (Alleman)
1987-4A 14 18 1-1 (10-1) DNP Ken Leonard
W 29 7 Mt. Zion
L 14 18 Rantoul
As SPRINGFIELD (SACRED HEART-GRIFFIN)
1988-4A 9 13 1-1 (8-3) DNP Ken Leonard
W 40 6 Metamora
L 9 13 Peoria (H.S.)
1990-4A 21 28 1-1 (10-1) DNP Ken Leonard
W 37 7 Jerseyville (Jersey)
L 21 28 Mascoutah
1991-4A 13 29 0-1 (7-3) DNP Ken Leonard
L 13 29 Washington
1993-4A 3 20 2-1 (9-3) DNP Ken Leonard
W 14 7 Washington
W 27 7 Springfield (Lanphier)
L 3 20 Geneseo (Darnall)
1994-4A 6 14 3-1 (11-2) DNP Ken Leonard
W 17 7 Champaign (Centennial)
W 16 0 Springfield (Lanphier)
W 21 7 Bloomington (H.S.)
L 6 14 Belvidere (H.S.)
1997-4A 20 38 1-1 (8-3) DNP Ken Leonard
W 17 14 Canton
L 20 38 Pontiac
2000-4A 35 52 2-1 (11-1) DNP Ken Leonard
W 35 7 Olney (East Richland)
W 24 16 Maple Park (Kaneland)
L 35 52 Joliet (Catholic Academy)
2001-5A 7 24 2-1 (9-3) DNP Ken Leonard
W 42 0 Washington
W 18 7 Taylorville
L 7 24 Metamora
2002-5A 31 35 2-1 (11-1) DNP Ken Leonard
W 31 0 Highland
W 53 20 Charleston
L 31 35 Belleville (Althoff Catholic)
2003-5A 21 24 4-1 (13-1) 2nd Ken Leonard
W 42 21 Metamora
W 21 14 Jacksonville (H.S.)
W 34 30 Chatham (Glenwood)
W 49 14 Mattoon
L 21 24 Joliet (Catholic Academy)
2004-5A 14 21 1-1 (10-1) DNP Ken Leonard
W 40 6 Jerseyville (Jersey)
L 14 21 Jacksonville (H.S.)
2005-5A 28 21 5-0 (14-0) 1st Ken Leonard
W 28 21 Chatham (Glenwood)
W 55 7 Morton
W 34 28 Kankakee (McNamara)
W 29 19 North Chicago
W 28 21 Rock Island (Alleman)
2006-5A 35 14 5-0 (14-0) 1st Ken Leonard
W 49 0 Mattoon
W 22 8 Kankakee (McNamara)
W 42 6 Cahokia (H.S.)
W 19 6 Metamora
W 35 14 Woodstock (Marian)
2007-6A 20 28 0-1 (8-2) DNP Ken Leonard
L 20 28 New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
2008-6A 37 15 5-0 (13-1) 1st Ken Leonard
W 35 21 Chatham (Glenwood)
W 48 21 Peoria (Richwoods)
W 32 12 Bloomington (H.S.)
W 24 17 New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
W 37 15 Lemont (H.S.)
2009-5A 20 29 2-1 (11-1) DNP Ken Leonard
W 48 21 Carbondale (H.S.)
W 42 19 Chatham (Glenwood)
L 20 29 Peoria (Richwoods)
2010-5A 47 52 0-1 (8-2) DNP Ken Leonard
L 47 52 Jacksonville (H.S.)
2011-5A 7 49 3-1 (12-1) DNP Ken Leonard
W 47 7 Decatur (MacArthur)
W 42 7 Troy (Triad)
W 25 10 Chatham (Glenwood)
L 7 49 Joliet (Catholic Academy)
2012-5A 20 30 3-1 (11-2) DNP Ken Leonard
W 55 16 Highland
W 37 36 Jacksonville (H.S.)
W 33 21 Chatham (Glenwood)
L 20 30 Morris
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