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State Final Teams: Peoria (H.S.) | Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills (10-3)


School Information

Name: Vernon Hills High School
City: Vernon Hills
County: Lake
Classification Enrollment: 1287
Nickname: Cougars
Colors: Royal Blue/Silver
Conference: Central Suburban League
Superintendent: Prentiss Lea
Principal: Jonathan Guillaume
Athletic Director: Brian McDonald
Head Coach: Bill Bellecomo
Assistant Coaches: Corey Atwell, Avelino Cortez, Jason Czarnecki, Tim Dydo, Robert Fischer, Todd Gedville, Rick Hill, Mike Larsen, Kenneth Mooney, Brian Palmer, David Schroetter, Greg Stilling
Athletic Trainer: Joe Payawal, Kirsten Rous
Captains: Kyle Hull, Jeffrey Rosenstock, Andrew Smith, McNemon Vincent
Managers: Anthony Berktold, Madison Renihan, Morgan Renihan
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Joliet (Catholic Academy), 48-29, in First Round

Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
1 Chris Mariella WR-LB 6-2 190 Sr.
2 Tyler Brancato DL 5-8 185 Sr.
3 Brandon Harris DB-WR 5-7 130 So.
4 Mekhi McCarthy WR-LB 6-3 190 So.
7 Jack Himel QB-DB 5-8 140 Jr.
9 Andre Szmyt K-P 6-2 175 Sr.
10 Kyle Hull QB-DB 6-0 175 Sr.
11 Adam Salhani DB-WR 6-0 130 So.
12 Derek Jarrell QB-WR 6-0 175 So.
13 Andrew Gehrett DB-WR 6-1 140 So.
14 Max Lyle WR-LB 5-8 160 Jr.
15 Heesung Noh WR-DB 5-11 150 Jr.
16 Caleb Thomson DB-WR 5-8 150 So.
18 Quinn Geren DB-WR 5-6 140 So.
20 Jake Morris DB-WR 6-0 170 So.
21 Nick Marras DB-WR 5-8 165 Sr.
22 Drew Winegardner WR-DB 5-11 170 Sr.
24 Luke Perlin DB-WR 5-9 155 Jr.
27 Avinash Nathan WR-DB 5-8 140 Jr.
28 Justice Thomas DB-WR 6-4 150 Jr.
31 Nick Huerta DB-WR 5-6 135 So.
32 Jeffrey Rosenstock LB 5-10 180 Sr.
35 Trey Hommer LB 5-10 180 Sr.
47 Avery Foster OL-DL 6-3 175 Jr.
50 Kyle Fasbinder OL-DL 6-1 195 Jr.
51 Andrew Smith LB-OL 6-1 190 Sr.
52 Camden Anderson OL-DL 6-2 205 Sr.
54 Nick LaFleur OL-DL 6-3 190 Sr.
55 Payton Foster OL-DL 6-3 190 Jr.
56 Danny Lester OL-DL 6-0 245 Jr.
57 Maximos Xu OL-DL 5-9 200 So.
58 Erick Turski OL 6-2 205 Sr.
59 McNemon Vincent OL-DL 5-11 215 Sr.
60 Jack Peterson DB-DL 6-1 190 So.
62 Louis Halperin OL-DL 5-10 210 Jr.
63 Jakub Witkowski OL-DL 6-0 160 Jr.
65 Adam Varghese OL-DL 6-1 190 So.
66 Cole Wharton OL-DL 6-0 165 Jr.
70 Wayne Smith OL-DL 6-0 250 So.
71 Faheem Mannan OL-DL 5-9 190 So.
72 Jeremy Getlin OL-DL 5-8 225 So.
74 Roman Magazu OL-LB 5-10 170 So.
75 Andrew Jeon OL-DL 5-9 210 So.
76 Nate Truger OL-DL 5-8 185 So.
77 Robby Ashkinazi OL-DL 6-1 225 Jr.
79 David Fa'amasino OL-DL 5-9 250 Jr.
80 Jonathan McGuire WR 6-4 160 Sr.
90 Jake Palizzi OL-DL 5-8 150 Jr.

Specialists

Kickoff Specialist: Andre Szmyt
Kickoff Returners: Drew Winegardner, Max Lyle
Punter: Andre Szmyt
Punt Returners: Drew Winegardner, Max Lyle
Placekicker: Andre Szmyt
Placekick Holder: Kyle Hull

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
C 57 Maximos Xu 5-9 200 So.
G 51 Andrew Smith 6-1 190 Sr.
G 54 Nick LaFleur 6-3 190 Sr.
QB 10 Kyle Hull 6-0 175 Sr.
RB 21 Nick Marras 5-8 165 Sr.
RB 22 Drew Winegardner 5-11 170 Sr.
T 52 Camden Anderson 6-2 205 Sr.
T 58 Erick Turski 6-2 205 Sr.
WR 1 Chris Mariella 6-2 190 Sr.
WR 12 Derek Jarrell 6-0 175 So.
WR 14 Max Lyle 5-8 160 Jr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-10, 170
Line: 6-1, 198
Receivers: 5-11, 175
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
DB 22 Drew Winegardner 5-11 170 Sr.
DB 14 Max Lyle 5-8 160 Jr.
DB 20 Jake Morris 6-0 170 So.
DT 2 Tyler Brancato 5-8 185 Sr.
DT 59 McNemon Vincent 5-11 215 Sr.
LB 21 Nick Marras 5-8 165 Sr.
LB 32 Jeffrey Rosenstock 5-10 180 Sr.
LB 35 Trey Hommer 5-10 180 Sr.
LB 50 Kyle Fasbinder 6-1 195 Jr.
LB 51 Andrew Smith 6-1 190 Sr.
NG 56 Danny Lester 6-0 245 Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-10, 167
Line: 5-10, 215
Linebackers: 5-11, 182

Statistics

TEAM STATISTICS
                                                         For          Against
Points                                              316                 152                                                                                       
First Downs                                                                         
First Downs Rushing                                                 
First Downs Passing                                                  
Rushes Attempted                                                              
Yards Rushing                                                                    
Yards Passing                                                                      
Total Yards                                          
Passes Attempted                                                       
Passes Completed                                                       
Passes Had Intercepted                                              
Fumbles                                                
Fumbles Lost                                                                                       
Interceptions                                                                

SCORING BY QUARTERS
                                                           1st         2nd         3rd          4th      Total
For                                                   136            52            41            87         316               
Against                                              23            44            16            69         152               

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Scoring                                           TD         PAT1         PAT2              FG          Total
Kyle Hull                                          21                                                                         126
Andre Szmyt                                                        26                27                  9               53
Drew Winegardner                           8                                                                           48
Chris Mariella                                    6                                                                           36               

Rushing                                         Att.           Yds.              TD           Avg.          Long
Kyle Hull                                        131             337                  6
Drew Winegardner                         65             260                  4
Nick Marras                                     29             157                  1
Max Lyle                                          24             109                  1                   

Passing                                          Att.       Comp.             Int.           Yds.              TD
Kyle Hull                                        207             130                12           1512               15

Receiving                                       No.           Yds.              TD           Avg.          Long
Chris Mariella                                  47             601                  6
Drew Winegardner                         51             551                  4
Max Lyle                                          28             282                  3

Punting                                          No.           Avg.          Long
Andre Szmyt                                                    36.8

                                                       PAT           PAT              FG              FG
Placekicking                                Att.         Made             Att.         Made          Long
Andre Szmyt                                    27                26                  9                11               48

                                                      Total                         Tackles
Defense                                   Tackles         Sacks     for Loss              Int.
Andrew Smith                               152                  3            11.5                  3
Jeff Rosenstock                            81.5                  4            11.5
James Hommer                             54.5                  8              6.5

Scores
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
8/26 Grayslake (Central) W 39 16
9/2 Zion (Z.-Benton) W 29 21
9/9 Wheeling L 14 21
9/16 Buffalo Grove W 31 7
9/23 Deerfield (H.S.) W 10 7
9/30 Des Plaines (Maine West) L 10 17
10/7 Park Ridge (Maine East) W 44 0
10/14 Northbrook (Glenbrook North) W 26 25
10/21 Highland Park L 9 14
IHSA Playoffs
10/29 Chicago (Urban Prep/Bronzeville) W 56 6
11/5 LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy) W 10 2
11/12 Woodstock (Marian) W 17 0
11/19 Sycamore (H.S.) W 21 16

Head Coach Bill Bellecomo
Year W-L
Vernon Hills High School
2013 3-6
2014 5-4
2015 6-4
2016 10-3
4 yrs. 24-17

Tournament History 

2001-5A    16   46  2-1 (8-4)      DNP  Tony Monken
       W   27    0  Chicago (Marshall)
       W   42   26  Park Forest (Rich East)
       L   16   46  Rochelle
2002-6A     8   34  1-1 (7-4)      DNP  Tony Monken
       W   43   16  Chicago (Harper)
       L    8   34  Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
2003-6A    14   21  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Tony Monken
       L   14   21  Crystal Lake (South)
2005-6A    27   31  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Tony Monken
       L   27   31  Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge)
2006-6A     6   42  0-1 (5-5)      DNP  Tony Monken
       L    6   42  Oswego (H.S.)
2007-6A    13   35  0-1 (5-5)      DNP  Tony Monken
       L   13   35  Oak Lawn (Richards)
2008-6A    31   32  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Tony Monken
       L   31   32  Fox Lake (Grant)
2009-5A    27   33  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Tony Monken
       W   48    0  Chicago (Brooks)
       L   27   33  Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South)
2010-5A    21   27  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Tony Monken
       W   51    0  Chicago (Harlan)
       W   37   22  Tinley Park (H.S.)
       L   21   27  Maple Park (Kaneland)
2015-5A    29   48  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Bill Bellecomo
       L   29   48  Joliet (Catholic Academy)