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About This Media Guide
2010 Saint Ignatius Football Media Guide
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This guide was the meant for use by media who follow the Saint Ignatius Wildcat Football program. We certainly appreciate your continued work to
report about the successes of our athletics program. I hope that this guide helps to make following Saint Ignatius football a more enjoyable
experience for you and for your audience. On another note, this guide was made with the help of numerous people. Chief among those who made
this guide what it is would be Ed Daugherty. Ed is a formatting wizard, I learned many tricks of this trade from him. Without his help, this would be
a much different guide. His stats and information are also a major reason this guide is as complete as it is. He was a phenomenal help in putting
this guide together, and his work in creating game notes and his meticulous preparation for broadcasts is something that I have certainly taken note
of over the past few months.
Eddie Dwyer's articles help to do justice to the 2009 season. It tells the story of more than just the game. It tells the story of the team - its growth,
its failures, and its many successes. It is truly remarkable to have a professional writer in our athletic department, and his passion for reporting
about our athletes is unparalleled. Tim Hudak's Wildcats! books provided a historical reference point for this guide. His work is used throughout
this book, and it helps to paint a picture of this program’s long term and short term success. Ken Gillissie's photography, featured prominently in
this guide, is absolutely incredible - his pictures are truly worth 1,000 words. The coaching staff has continued to provide information about
themselves and the players that makes this guide as in depth as it is. The athletic department - Rory Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Fight, and Sean O'Toole has continued to allow me work on these guides, and their help has allowed me to continue to print these guides for your use.
Lewis Backus helped to pull everything together with me as we neared our printing date, his hours of work certainly don't go unnoticed.
Without a doubt, the work I did here wasn't possible without SSID moderator Jeff McCormick. His tireless efforts to help the broadcasting and
Sports Information groups at Saint Ignatius deserves great praise. He has been with me in every step of this process, helping to make this guide
what it is, and he has continued to mold me as a broadcaster.
Last but not least, I must thank my family. I spent hundreds of hours working on this guide. I loved this work. Watching how my parents dive into
work gave me the work ethic to start this undertaking, but more importantly, to finish it. They gave me the time, the resources, and the ethic to
make this guide.
For those not listed here, my appologies (there is only so much room!)
Once again, let me take this opportunity to welcome you to another season of Saint Ignatius Wildcat Football. Enjoy the game, and we look
forward to seeing you at Byers Field again soon.
Michael Watts
Saint Ignatius High School Class of 2011
SSID President
SIBN President
[email protected]
Table of Contents - 2010 Saint Ignatius Football Media Guide
About Saint Ignatius High School, Saint Ignatius Football
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Table of Contents/Acknowledgements
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About Cleveland Saint Ignatius High School
5
2010 Saint Ignatius Roster
(Numerical Roster, Roster Breakdown, Pronunciation Guide)
2009 IN REVIEW
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2009 Team Successes
7
2009 Team Statistics
8-10
Offensive, Special Teams, Defensive Statistics
11-22
Game-by-Game Recaps (Written by Eddie Dwyer)
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24-33
34-37
38-43
44-56
57-59
60
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62-63
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2010 PREVIEW/INFORMATION
2010 Saint Ignatius Foootball Schedule
Regular Season Opponents Pages
Byers Field and Stadiums the Wildcats will visit in 2010
Coaches Profiles
Player Profiles (Statistics, Photo, Biography)
Saint Ignatius Records
All-Time Records by Opponent
Wildcats in the National Football League
Signals for Penalties by Officials
Media Information
2010 Saint Ignatius Varsity Football Team Photo
Saint Ignatius 2010 Football Roster (Numerical)
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Saint Ignatius 2010 Football Media Guide
Name
Pos.
Johnny Ciancibello
DB
Kevin Ryan
DB
Tim McCoy
WR
DB
Chad Aerni
Joe Vavro
QB
David Joseph
WR
Edward Cleveland
LB
Conor Hennessey
DB
Joe Greco
QB
Tim Shenk
K
Andrew Piscioneri
QB
Peter Russo
P
Vinnie Mariotti
QB
Matt Hoyer
QB
Gabriel Bentley
WR
Dan Jones
DB
Stephen Alexander
QB
R.J. Previts
DB
Dan Grace
RB
Cory Skerl
DB
Jake Mooney
WR
Anthony Mascia
RB
Nik Sarac
DB
Ethan Arko
RB
Bobby Grebenc
RB
Ryan Kray
RB
Mike Svetina
DB
Adam North
DB
Brendan Fanning
DB
Eddie Kilbane
DB
Steven Mayer
DB
Tom Biven
DB
Rustom Khouri
LB
Ben Feys
DB
Alex Bolden
LB/RB
Brad Rombach
LB
Tyler Kette
LB
Andrew Shurtleff
DB
Zack Ryan
LB
Brian Perpar
WR
Tim McVey
DB/RB
Conor Geary
DB
William Sodd
LB
T.J. Calton
LB
Blake Thomas
TE/DE
Sam Omori
LB
Ryan Gibbons
LB
Glenn Patterson
DB
Keigan Stacho
LB
Pat Gawryszewski
LB
Jack Corrigan
OL
Brendan Holland
DL
Clayton Cassidy
OL
Ralph Lucarelli
LB
Cody Becka
OL
Eric Finnegan
DL
Steve Dufala
DL
Dennison Crowell
OL
James Sheehan
LB/P
Pat Gallagher
DL
Zack Rivera
OL
Nick Barnes
OL
Kevin Callahan
OL
Michael Ramos
OL
Ht.
5'7
6'2"
5'11"
5'10"
5'11"
5'9"
6'0"
5'10"
6'0"
5'7"
6'0"
6'1"
6'0"
6'3"
5'8"
5'10"
6'0"
5'10"
5'7"
6'0"
5'11"
5'9"
5'10"
5'11"
5'11"
5'9"
6'2"
5'9"
5'11"
5'7"
6'1"
5'11"
5'11"
5'9"
5'8"
5'8"
6'0"
6'1"
6'0"
6'0"
5'8"
5'8"
5'11"
5'10"
6'4"
6'0"
6'3"
5'9"
6'0"
6'0"
6'2"
5'11"
6'2"
6'0"
6'3"
6'0"
6'2"
6'0"
6'3"
6'2"
5'11"
5'10"
6'0"
6'4"
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Wt. Class Num.
Name
Pos. Ht.
Wt. Class
160
12
65
Andrej Kostroman
OL 6'2" 230
12
OL 6'3" 260
12
190
12
66
Tommy Gorbett
67
Anthony Latina
OL 6'2" 266
11
180
11
68
Keith Myers
OL 6'0" 295
11
170
11
69
John Ready
OL 6'3" 245
11
156
12
70
Mason Halter
OL 6'7" 260
12
170
12
71
Sean Lehto
OL 6'3" 216
11
240
11
72
Jake McAllister
OL 5'10" 175
11
170
10
74
Jake Gordon
DL
6'1" 270
12
190
12
75
Zach Lozar
OL/DL 6'1" 230
11
160
11
76
Jim Katusha
OL 6'5" 270
12
195
11
77
Trevor Herak
OL/DL 6'5" 230
11
153
12
79
Brandon Simonson
OL 6'1" 315
11
185
12
80
Kevin Kavalec
TE/DL 6'1" 205
10
185
11
81
Nick D'Amico
WR 6'0" 180
12
155
11
82
Jamie Spicuzza
WR 5'10" 155
11
180
11
83
Clay Bishop
WR 5'10" 170
11
180
11
84
Peter Rauhe
WR 5'7" 150
11
170
12
85
Fred Davis
WR 6'3" 175
12
155
11
86
Zach Strippy
TE
6'3" 210
12
170
11
87
Mike Ryan
DL
6'3" 215
11
160
11
88
Evan Latsko
WR 6'2" 175
12
160
12
89
Brian Mustee
WR 6'0" 165
11
175
12
90
Max Rennillo
LB
5'9" 189
11
140
11
91
En'Ante Pearl
WR 6'0" 176
12
200
12
92
Max Bova
LB 5'10" 205
12
150
11
93
Ryan Nortz
DL
6'2" 200
11
210
11
94
Greg Baldwin
LB
6'1" 185
11
155
11
95
Shane O'Malley
DL
6'1" 170
11
150
11
96
Ryan Loftus
DL
6'2" 195
12
135
11
97
Mark Kovalsky
DL
6'1" 165
11
170
12
98
Nick Iacobelli
DL 5'10" 215
11
140
11
99
Mark Kuczmarski
K
5'8" 174
12
212
11
Some Pronunciations
180
11
See-ance-ibello
180
12
2 Johnny Ciancibello
Earn-ee
5 Chad Aerni
180
11
Mah-sha
200
12
22 Anthony Mascia
Gre-bence
25 Bobby Grebenc
165
11
Rus-dumb Couri
33 Rustom Khouri
200
11
Phase
168
11
34 Ben Feys
Ket-tee
168
10
39 Tyler Kette
O-more-ee
150
11
46 Sam Omori
Kee-gan Stock-o
190
11
49 Keigan Stacho
Gar-vah-shef-ski
160
11
50 Pat Gawryszewski
Ray-mos
235
11
64 Michael Ramos
Reddy
69 John Ready
190
12
Ee-On-te
91 En'Ante Pearl
215
12
Kooz-mar-ski
185
12
99 Mark Kuczmarski
Roster Breakdown
190
12
By Class
Tallest Players
190
12
38
6'7"
Mason Halter
245
12 Seniors
56
6'5"
Jim Katusha
220
11 Juniors
3
6'5"
Trevor Herak
218
11 Sophomores
Years Varsity
Heaviest Players
199
11
1
315
Brandon Simonson
270
11 Third Season Varsity
295
52
Keith Myers
230
12 Second Season Varsity
280
44
Michael Ramos
215
12 First Season Varsity
Breakdown by Position
211
11
Offense
Defense
Specialties
220
11
DL
K
6
15
2
230
12 QB
LB
P
6
17
2
220
11 RB
DB
3
20
225
12 TE
13
215
11 WR
20
280
12 OL
About Cleveland Saint Ignatius High School
Saint Ignatius 2010 Football Media Guide
President:
Fr. William Murphy S.J.
Principal:
Peter Corrigan '69
Founded:
1886
Enrollment:
1,415
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic/Jesuit
Athletic Director:
Rory Fitzpatrick '88
Associate AD:
Sean O'Toole '87
Athletics Assistant:
Jennifer Fight
Colors:
Blue and Gold
Nickname:
Wildcats
Motto:
"Men for Others"
Conference:
Football: Independent
State Affiliation:
Ohio High School Athletic Association
OHSAA Affiliation:
Division One (I), Region One (I)
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Address:
Phone:
Athletics Phone:
1911 West 30th Street
Cleveland, Ohio, 44113
(216) 651-0222
(216) 651-0222 ext. 222
(216) 651-2691
(216) 961-2555
[email protected]
www.ignatius.edu
Athletics Fax
AD Email:
Website
Athletics Website:
www.ignatius.edu/athletics
Staff Writer: Eddie Dwyer (Eddie Dwyer's Corner)
Strength and Conditioning: Joe Eynon
Athletic Trainer: Hank Gaughan A.T.C.
Video Coordinator: Ray Camma '11
About Saint Ignatius: Opened in 1886, Saint Ignatius High School was built by German Jesuits from upstate New York. Over the nearly
125 years since the school was established, numerous additions have been made to the campus. Most recently, the Breen Center for the
Performing Arts was opened in time for the 2009-2010 school year. The Rade Dining Hall was built in 2007 and serves hundreds of
students each day. The school's main building is a Cleveland Landmark, and the school's Sullivan Gymnasium remains one of the better
places to watch a basketball game in the area. St. Mary of the Assumption Chapel was built in 1998. In 2001 the O'Donnell Athletics
Complex was built, which includes the track and Wasmer Field, home of Saint Ignatius soccer, lacrosse, and JV/Freshman Football.
Saint Ignatius "Men for Others": Saint Ignatius is a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition. As such, the school
challenges its students to become involved in service activities in the school community. Saint Ignatius' largest
student organization (composed of only juniors and seniors) is the St. Joseph of Arimathea Pallbearer Society (an
organization that provides pallbearers to those without family or friends to carry them to their final resting place.) The
Labre Ministry sends students out to give food to the homeless, but also to spend time with the homeless in our
community. Saint Ignatius was the first sanction a Sophomore Service program incorporated into the school
curriculum. And the Arrupe house is open almost every day of the week with programs like the Homework Club,
where Saint Ignatius students spend two hours with Ohio City children after school. These are only some of the
dozens of service opportunities at Saint Ignatius.
In 2008-2009, Saint Ignatius was named a "Blue Ribbon School of Excellence" by the United States Department of
Education. Saint Ignatius had also won the award in 1984-1985. By receiving the award in 2009, Saint Ignatius was
the only Catholic high school and one of only two private high schools in the country to be honored. Only 314 schools
were given the distinction of being a "Blue Ribbon School" in 2008-2009, with just 19 of those schools in the state of
Ohio. Among those honored in Ohio, only six are from Northeast Ohio. The blue ribbon award is judged by a series
of national standardized tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT) and the Ohio Graduating Test (OGT).
Fine Arts: Last year was a breakout year for the fine arts program. With the new Breen Center for the Performing Arts built across the
street from the school, the Spring and Fall plays drew huge crowds to Lorain and West 30th Street. The Marching Band received their
first ever one in the state competition, and won the St. Patrick's Day Parade competition. The Cat-o-Tonics continued to place highly in
competition, and the Freshman Chorus received a one at their state competition.
2010 Varsity Coaching Staff
Players Returning with Starting Experience
Head Coach/Special Teams:
Chuck Kyle '69
Offense ……………………………………………….
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Defensive Backs
Bryan Massinen '98
Bobby Grebenc, David Joseph, Mike Ramos, Zach Strippy,
Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line:
Dan Corrigan '78
Mason Halter, Blake Thomas
Defensive Line:
Jim Reginelli '97
Defense ……………………………………………….
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Linebackers/Junior Varsity Head Coach:
Ryan Franzinger '02
Tyler Kette, James Sheehan
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks:
Nick Restifo
Schedule Facts
Offensive Line:
Adam Rini '99
Returning Opponents
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Offensive Line:
Rory Hennessey '01
Saint Xavier, Saint Edward, Mentor, Saint Francis
Quarterbacks:
Elvis Grbac
Saint Ignatius was 4-0 against returning opponents in 2009.
Running Backs
Terry Furgus '72
All-Time Record v. 2010 Opponents
………………….
63-38-1
Wide Receivers/Kickers
Josiah "Juice" Kedzior '04
Chuck Kyle Era………………………………………….
50-21-1
2010 Freshman Coaching Staff
Opponents Combined 2009 Record:
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73-41-0
Head Coach/Wide Receivers
Rodney Gallaway
Opponents who made the OHSAA Playoffs in 2009……..
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Assistant Head Coach
Matt Petrus '82
Other Coaches:
Defensive Backs:
Rory Hennessey '78
Athletic Trainer
Hank Gaughan A.T.C.
Defensive Backs:
Tyrone White
Athletic Trainer
Pat Cummings A.T.C.
Defensive Line:
Mark Sullivan
Equipment Manager
Tim Malik '99
Linebackers
Tony Antonelli
Strength and Conditioning
Joe Eynon '99
Offensive Line
Dr. Mike Hritz, MD
Student Managers
Offensive Line
Tom Flandera '63
Christopher Abood
Senior
Running Backs
Jon Furgus '07
Matthew Nowak
Junior
Running Backs:
Chris Moroz
Ryan Stefancin
Sophomore
Sam Alai
Freshman
Nick Nowak
Freshman
About Cleveland Saint Ignatius High School
Saint Ignatius 2010 Football Media Guide
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OHSAA Championships
National Championships
Basketball (1): 2001
Football (3): 1989, 1993, 1995
Baseball (1): 2002
Crew (1): Junior 4+, 2004
Cross Country (3): 1993, 1994, 2009
Soccer (1): 2005
Football (10): 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2008
Midwest Scholastic Rowing Association Championships
Golf (2): 2001, 2002
2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Hockey: 2000, 2010
Other Honors
Soccer (3): 2004, 2005, 2008
2005-2006 - Sports Illustrated #1 Athletic Program in Ohio (#18 in USA)
Track and Field (1): 2001
2008-2009 - Sports Illustrated #1 Athletic Program in Ohio
Wrestling (1): 1988
2009 NHSSPA Gold Medal for 2009 Football Media Guide
Fr. William Murphy S.J.
Rory Fitzpatrick '88
Entering his Second Year at SIHS
Depauw University Class of 1993
Entering his 12th Year at SIHS
Marquette University Class of 1992
Came to Saint Ignatius from Saint Xavier in 2009. Born in
Pennsylvania but raised in East Lansing, Michigan, he was previously
the special assistant to the President at Saint Xavier and a
mathematics teacher. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1997, and
he was ordained to the priesthood in June, 2008.
Serving previously as Assistant Athletic Director at Saint Ignatius
(1999-2008), he became Athletic Director in 2008. He has
served at Saint Ignatius as the Program Director and a Project
Manager at the Arrupe House from 1994-1996. He lives in
Fairview Park with his wife, Colleen, and his two kids, Cailin and
Siobhan.
President
Principal
Athletic Director
Peter Corrigan '69
Sean O'Toole '87
Entering his Eighth Year at SIHS
Xavier University Class of 1973
Entering his 3rd Year at SIHS
John Carroll University of 1991
Corrigan was the Chair of the Religious Education Department at
Saint Xavier HS for 10 years before coming to SIHS. He has
previously worked for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and has been a
campus minister at Queens College (CUNY) and Xavier University.
He has two sons who played varsity athletics at Saint Xavier High
School in Cincinnati. His oldest son is currently the Director of
Student Activities at Saint Ignatius Prep in Chicago. He coaches the
girls basketball team.
Associate AD and coach of the varsity basketball team.
President of the Greater Cleveland Basketball Coaches
Association and the District 2 Representative for the Ohio HS
Basketball Coaches Association, he is a skills instructor for Nike
Basketball. He is 134-110 as head basketball coach for his
career, and 37-10 at SIHS. He lives in Avon with his wife Laura
and his four children, Owen, Connor, Erin, and Kelsey.
Associate Athletic
Director
"Home(s) of the Wildcats"
Baseball: Bohlkan Park (Fairview Park, Ohio)
Basketball: Sullivan Gymnasium (on campus)
Bowling: Yorktown Lanes (Parma Hts., Ohio)
Crew: Cuyahoga River (Cleveland Rowing Association)
Cross Country: Edgewater Park
Football: Byers Field (Parma, Ohio)
Golf: Red Tail Golf Club
Hockey: John M. Coyne Rec Center (Brooklyn, Ohio)
Lacrosse: Wasmer Field (on campus)
Soccer: Wasmer Field (on campus)
Swimming: Busbey Natatorium (Cleveland State)
Tennis: Magnificat High School
Track and Field: Wasmer Field (on campus)
Volleyball: Sullivan Gymnasium (on campus)
Wrestling: Sullivan Gymnasium (on campus)
Saint Ignatius High School Head Coaches
Baseball: Brad Ganor
Basketball: Sean O'Toole '87
Bowling: John Kastanis
Crew: Matt Previts '97
Cross Country: Dr. Michael Gallagher '71
By the Numbers:
Over 800 students are involved in Athletics At SIHS.
Saint Ignatius supports 15 athletic teams.
Saint Ignatius has won 24 OHSAA titles in the last 22 yrs.
Saint Ignatius has won four national team titles.
Saint Ignatius has won titles in 10 of 15 possible sports.
The football team has gone on 39, 38, and 25 (twice) game
winning streaks.
The football team has one losing season in 60 years.
Football: Chuck Kyle '69
Golf: Terry Hopkins
Hockey: Pat O'Rourke '90
Lacrosse: Patrick McManamon '96
Soccer: Mike McLaughlin '85
Saint Ignatius Fight Song
On! Ignatius with your gold and blue,
You're the best team that we ever knew;
You've got what it takes to win this game,
Honor to your name! RAH! RAH! RAH!
Fight, you Wildcats of Ignatius High!
(Opponent)'s team can bid this game good-bye;
On the old beam now, you blue and gold team now,
And fight to victory!
Swimming: Jeff Ridler
Tennis: Ed Wolff
Track and Field: Chuck Kyle '69
Volleyball: Casey Marcello
Wrestling: Mark Sullivan
Saint Ignatius Alma Mater
Our Famed Alma Mater Graces
Every Shrive within our hearts
With her unforgotten faces
And the faith that she imparts.
Years in passing cannot sever
Ties of new days from the old.
We're Ignatius men forever
As we hail the blue and gold.
About the Saint Ignatius Sports Information Department
The Saint Ignatius Sports Information Department is a group of students that keep fans and the media
informed. The SSID program allows students to create material for the Saint Ignatius Athletic Website,
report on games, work with media both on game day and for off the field requests, and create media
guides for media and fan use. The SID began making media guides in 2009, with the NHSSPA
awarding a Gold Medal to the Saint Ignatius 2009 Football Media Guide. In the last two years, the
program has continued to bring all the most important information to those following the Wildcats.