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State Final Teams: Mackinaw (Deer Creek-M.) | Maroa (M.-Forsyth)

Maroa (M.-Forsyth) (12-1)


School Information

Name: Maroa-Forsyth High School
City: Maroa
County: Macon
Classification Enrollment: 380
Nickname: Trojans
Colors: Royal Blue/Gold
Conference: Sangamo
Superintendent: Mike Williams
Principal: Brice Stewart
Athletic Director: Phil Applebee
Head Coach: Josh Jostes
Assistant Coaches: Kyle Amettis, Patrick Hall, Chris Isom, Jon Kidd, Jeff Ohlemeyer, Timothy Peasley, Kyle Tutt, James Wilkey
Athletic Trainer: Matt Munjoy
Captains: Connor Aeilts, Logan Allsup, Janzen Eagler, Luke Hoback, Jaxson Nelson, Austin Walker
Managers: Hunter Huff, Colton Schleder, Stone Sowa, Carey Walker
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Athens (Coop), 34-27, in Second Round

Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
1 Aaron Inda WR-DB 5-10 165 Jr.
2 Dawson Roberts WR-DB 5-9 150 Jr.
3 Hayden Mitchell WR-DB 5-9 135 So.
4 Justin Livingood WR-DB 5-11 145 So.
5 Max Davenport RB-DB 6-1 180 So.
6 Kolby Wilber QB-LB 6-0 170 So.
7 Bryson Poe WR-DB 5-10 125 Sr.
8 Tyler Ray QB-DB 6-2 185 Sr.
9 Ian Benner QB-DB 6-2 155 Fr.
10 Kam Boline QB-DB 5-9 135 Jr.
11 Reilly Fitzpatrick K 5-3 130 So.
12 Grant Weis WR-DB 6-4 175 Sr.
14 Grant Emrick WR-DB 5-9 175 Sr.
17 Logan Allsup WR-QB-LB 6-2 205 Sr.
21 Ty Martin WR-DB 5-6 115 So.
22 Deondre Gregory RB-LB 5-8 165 Jr.
23 Noah Holthaus WR-DB 5-10 130 So.
25 Logan Shepard RB-LB 5-11 165 Jr.
27 Gavin Clifton RB-LB 5-10 175 Fr.
32 William Hosea RB-DB 5-10 150 Fr.
33 Chandler Lawson WR-DB 5-9 140 So.
34 Jaxson Nelson RB-DB 6-0 170 Sr.
35 Bryson Bragg OL-DL 5-8 250 Fr.
36 Bryan Bennett RB-LB 5-3 150 So.
42 Spencer Hawbaker RB-LB 5-8 160 Jr.
44 Tanner Hetz OL-LB 5-10 175 Fr.
50 Andrew Poland OL-DL 6-0 230 So.
51 Wes Livingood OL-LB 6-0 195 Sr.
52 Connor Aeilts OL-LB 6-1 195 Sr.
53 Tanner Falk OL-LB 6-1 175 Jr.
54 Austin Walker OL-LB 5-7 200 Sr.
55 Bryson Fogerson OL-DL 6-0 200 Jr.
56 Kaleb Moore OL-LB 6-1 160 Jr.
57 Murtaza Jatoi OL-DL 5-11 185 Jr.
58 Andrew Inda OL-DL 5-9 200 Jr.
59 Luke Hoback OL-DL 6-0 185 Sr.
61 Devon Nailer OL-DL 5-8 160 Sr.
62 Eli Benner OL-LB 6-2 170 So.
64 Brian Hallam OL-DL 6-1 200 Jr.
65 Tre Corley OL-DL 6-0 235 So.
68 Tucker Klein OL-DL 5-11 230 So.
69 Brandon Goede OL-DL 6-0 185 Jr.
72 Ben Baldwin OL-DL 5-10 140 Jr.
73 Mason Oliver OL-DL 6-4 190 Sr.
75 Janzen Eagler OL-DL 5-10 190 Sr.
76 Lane Ohlemeyer OL-DL 6-1 235 So.
78 Cory Giger OL-DL 6-1 225 So.
84 Charlie Hubbard WR-DB 6-2 160 Jr.
88 Micah Dunlop RB-LB 5-11 165 So.
89 Cody Schleder WR-DB 6-3 165 Sr.

Specialists

Kickoff Specialist: Tanner Falk
Kickoff Returners: Deondre Gregory, Gavin Clifton
Punter: Kam Boline
Punt Returners: Hayden Mitchell, Kam Boline
Placekicker: Reilly Fitzpatrick
Placekick Holder: Ian Benner

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
OL 51 Wes Livingood 6-0 195 Sr.
OL 52 Connor Aeilts 6-1 195 Sr.
OL 54 Austin Walker 5-7 200 Sr.
OL 64 Brian Hallam 6-1 200 Jr.
OL 75 Janzen Eagler 5-10 190 Sr.
QB 8 Tyler Ray 6-2 185 Sr.
RB 22 Deondre Gregory 5-8 165 Jr.
RB 34 Jaxson Nelson 6-0 170 Sr.
WR 12 Grant Weis 6-4 175 Sr.
WR 17 Logan Allsup 6-2 205 Sr.
WR 5 Max Davenport 6-1 180 So.
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-11, 173
Line: 5-11, 196
Receivers: 6-2, 187
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
DB 34 Jaxson Nelson 6-0 170 Sr.
DB 3 Hayden Mitchell 5-9 135 So.
DB 9 Ian Benner 6-2 155 Fr.
DL 55 Bryson Fogerson 6-0 200 Jr.
DL 59 Luke Hoback 6-0 185 Sr.
DL 73 Mason Oliver 6-4 190 Sr.
LB 17 Logan Allsup 6-2 205 Sr.
LB 42 Spencer Hawbaker 5-8 160 Jr.
LB 51 Wes Livingood 6-0 195 Sr.
LB 52 Connor Aeilts 6-1 195 Sr.
LB 54 Austin Walker 5-7 200 Sr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 6-0, 153
Line: 6-1, 192
Linebackers: 5-11, 191

Statistics

TEAM STATISTICS
                                                         For          Against
Points                                              555                 182                                                                       
First Downs                                   227                 155                                       
First Downs Rushing                                                 
First Downs Passing                                                  
Rushes Attempted                         407                 491                                       
Yards Rushing                            2976               1501                                       
Yards Passing                              2430               1281                                                       
Total Yards                                  5406               2782       
Passes Attempted                          246                 225                       
Passes Completed                         155                 107                       
Passes Had Intercepted                    6                   21                       
Fumbles                                                
Fumbles Lost                                     8                   12                                                       
Interceptions                                    21                      6                       

SCORING BY QUARTERS
                                                           1st         2nd         3rd          4th      Total
For                                                   196         136         120         103         555               
Against                                              49            28            47            58         182               

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Scoring                                           TD         PAT1         PAT2              FG          Total
Jaxson Nelson                                  18                                      2                                 112
Grant Weis                                       15                                                                           90
Deondre Gregory                            13                                                                           78
Reilly Fitzpatrick                                                54                                                       54               

Rushing                                         Att.           Yds.              TD           Avg.          Long
Jaxon Nelson                                 128           1119                15            8.74               80
Deondre Gregory                          108             772                  8            7.15               68
Kam Boline                                      34             306                  5            9.00               70
Tyler Ray                                          69             294                  6            4.26               32               

Passing                                          Att.       Comp.             Int.           Yds.              TD
Tyler Ray                                       233             149                  6           2293               32
Ian Benner                                          4                  3                  0                61                  1

Receiving                                       No.           Yds.              TD           Avg.          Long
Grant Weis                                       57             964                15          16.91               55
Logan Allsup                                   36             466                  4          12.94               40
Deondre Gregory                            17             317                  5          18.65               66

Punting                                          No.           Avg.          Long
Kam Boline                                      21          39.24               49

                                                       PAT           PAT              FG              FG
Placekicking                                Att.         Made             Att.         Made          Long
Reilly Fitzpatrick                            63                54                  0                  0                                   

                                                      Total                         Tackles
Defense                                   Tackles         Sacks     for Loss              Int.
Wesley Livingood                        112                  2              7.5                  0
Luke Hoback                                    98              5.5                19                  0
Spencer Hawbaker                          84              2.5              9.5                  0                   

Scores
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
8/26 New Berlin W 70 7
9/2 Pittsfield W 60 6
9/9 Williamsville L 22 43
9/16 Pleasant Plains W 48 7
9/23 Petersburg (PORTA) W 56 0
9/30 Athens W 21 19
10/7 Riverton W 56 6
10/14 Auburn W 24 7
10/21 Virden (North Mac) W 27 19
IHSA Playoffs
10/29 Johnston City W 42 6
11/5 Eldorado W 41 34
11/12 DuQuoin (H.S.) W 35 21
11/19 Shelbyville W 48 8

Head Coach Josh Jostes
Year W-L
Maroa (M.-Forsyth)
2000 1-8
2001 4-5
2002 1-8
2003 4-5
2004 9-4
2005 10-1
2006 14-0 (1st)
2007 11-1
2008 10-1
2009 11-3 (2nd)
2010 11-3 (2nd)
2011 12-1
2012 13-1 (1st)
2013 12-1
2014 10-4 (2nd)
2015 8-3
16 yrs. 141-49
Moroa (M.-Forsyth)
2016 12-1
GRAND TOTAL
17 yrs. 153-50

Tournament History 

1976-1A    30   33  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Fred Thompson
       W   34   14  Milford
       W   43   18  Chenoa
       L   30   33  Hampshire
1981-1A     0    6  3-1 (12-1)     2nd  Fred Thompson
       W   50    6  Virginia
       W   35    7  Pleasant Hill
       W   10    8  Gilman
       L    0    6  Freeport (Aquin)
1983-1A     6   12  3-1 (11-2)     2nd  Fred Thompson
       W   14    7  Lexington
       W   27    0  Bradford
       W    9    6  Walnut
       L    6   12  Monmouth (Yorkwood) (OT)
1984-2A    28   42  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Fred Thompson
       W   35   21  Bismarck (B.-Henning)
       W   22   21  Dupo
       L   28   42  Paxton
1985-2A    20   53  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Fred Thompson
       W   21    7  Argenta (A.-Oreana)
       W   23    8  Sullivan
       L   20   53  Casey
1987-2A     0    7  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Jim Queer
       L    0    7  Argenta (A.-Oreana)
1994-2A    15   28  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Erik Black
       L   15   28  Georgetown (G.-Ridge Farm)
1997-2A    20   28  1-1 (7-4)      DNP  Erik Black
       W   13    3  Beardstown
       L   20   28  Tolono (Unity)
1999-2A    20   28  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Erik Black
       L   20   28  Macon (Meridian)
2004-2A     7   14  3-1 (9-4)      DNP  Josh Jostes
       W   30   14  Decatur (St. Teresa)
       W   40   14  Trenton (Wesclin)
       W   60   20  New Berlin
       L    7   14  Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)
2005-2A    28   35  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Josh Jostes
       W   49    8  Girard
       L   28   35  Decatur (St. Teresa)
2006-2A    43   22  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Josh Jostes
       W   51   12  Moweaqua (Central A & M)
       W   52    0  Williamsville
       W   49   21  Rushville (R.-Industry)
       W   35    0  Casey (C.-Westfield)
       W   43   22  Westville
2007-2A    20   32  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Josh Jostes
       W   35    7  Rushville (R.-Industry)
       W   48   24  Niantic (Sangamon Valley)
       L   20   32  Westville
2008-2A     7   18  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Josh Jostes
       W   39   13  Warrensburg (W.-Latham)
       W   43    7  Johnston City
       L    7   18  Casey (C.-Westfield)
2009-2A    14   36  4-1 (11-3)     2nd  Josh Jostes
       W   31    7  Carlinville
       W   49    7  Bismarck (B.-Henning)
       W   21    6  Moweaqua (Central A & M)
       W   31   14  Marshall
       L   14   36  Morrison
2010-2A     7   48  4-1 (11-3)     2nd  Josh Jostes
       W   28   14  Marshall
       W   49    8  Westville
       W   13    6  Williamsville
       W   20   12  Casey (C.-Westfield)
       L    7   48  Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)
2011-2A     7   14  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Josh Jostes
       W   41    0  Carlinville
       W   46    7  Auburn
       W   26    7  Marshall
       L    7   14  Casey (C.-Westfield)
2012-1A    48   24  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Josh Jostes
       W   54    6  Dupo
       W   41    0  Villa Grove
       W   48   14  Carrollton
       W   40   12  Concord (Triopia)
       W   48   24  Stockton
2013-1A     6   14  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Josh Jostes
       W   38    2  Tuscola
       W   24   19  Arthur (A.-Lovington)
       W   22    7  Camp Point (Central)
       L    6   14  Downs (Tri-Valley)
2014-2A    12   41  4-1 (10-4)     2nd  Josh Jostes
       W   48   21  Downs (Tri-Valley)
       W   38   19  Niantic (Sangamon Valley)
       W   44    6  Athens
       W   22   20  Tuscola
       L   12   41  Pearl City
2015-2A    27   34  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Josh Jostes
       W   33   12  Westville
       L   27   34  Athens