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EJAKE MOLINEWASH INGTON
6-0, 250/SENIOR/DEFENSIVE LINE
THREE-YEAR STARTING interior line-
man was team-recognized defensive
layer of the game in consecutiveM-I wins over East
Peoria (35-13)
and Dunlap
(21-7). Had seven
sacks, including
one in each of the
last two playoff
games, and led
ant ers nemen ntackles. Washington
was 36-10 in his
four seasons.
ACADEMICS: A-B student in honors
classes; 29 on ACT
WHATS AHEAD: Likely headed to
Iowa to study business; possibly done
with football.
HE WORKS: Stocking shelves atLindys market in Washington.
FAVORITE FOOD: Chimichangas
PETS: Two dogs
VEHICLE: 2003 VW Passat
QUOTE: Beating Metamora in the
playoffs (5A rst round), thats a game
Ill never forget.
HARRISON HALEC E N T R A L
6-1, 215/SENIOR/LINEBACKER
TWO-TIME TACKLES leader also led
the Lions in rushing. His nine tackles
for loss were second best on Central.
Had two TD runs
of more than 80
yar s aga nst ast
Moline on the way
to 805 rush yards
and 10 total TDs. A
repeat JS honoree.
: A-Bstudent
WHATS AHEAD:
Interest from
regional D-III and
NAIA schools.
INTERESTED IN STUDYING: Busi-
ness, marketing or sociology
OTHER SPORTS:Track and eld
(sprints, hurdles)
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Joined City
Dance, associated with Carl Cannons
Elite program.
WORKS AT: Fannie May store near
Sheridan Village
QUOTE: Four years of high school
football made me grow up and taught
me a lot about how to be a man.
CLAGE DODSONP E K I N
6-0, 205/SENIOR/DEFENSIVE BACK
DIAGNOSED WITH SEASON-ENDING
knee injury after Week 6 but returned
Week 9. Safety for defense that heldseven of 10 foes
to 14 points or
fewer. At RB was
rst Pekin rusher
to top 1,000
yards (1,026) in
11 seasons. His
16 rush TDs and
18 total TDs weresecond most in the
M-I. Over the last
two seasons rushed
for 1,760 yards and 26 TD.
ACADEMICS: A-B student
WHATS AHEAD: Interest from most
regional D-II and NAIA programs.
OTHER SPORTS: Track and eld
FAVORITE FOOD: Breakfast
OTHER INTERESTS: Longboarding
VEHICLE: 2001 Ford F-150 pickup
PETS: Two dogs
FAVORITE PRO TEAM: Colts
QUOTE: It feels good to have been
a part of two teams that got Pekin
football back on its feet.
LUCAS JOSEPHE A S T P E O R I A
5-11, 225/SENIOR/LINEBACKER
HAD A DOZEN tackles for loss, re-
turned one of three fumble recoveries
for a TD, had two
forced fumbles,
an INT and led EP
in tackles for the
second season.
Moved from guard
to fullback for
team that rushed
for 2,811 yards,
40 TDs in 10
games. He rushed
for 476 yards,
three TDs and had
a TD reception.
ACADEMICS: 3.9 GPA; No. 6 in his
class; 31 on ACT
OTHER SPORTS: Wrestling (220 lbs.;
last season 44-1, 2A state runner-up)WHATS AHEAD: Will play rugby, most
likely at Notre Dame or Tulane.
INTERESTED IN STUDYING: Busi-
ness, nance, pre-law
OTHER HOBBIES: Boating, waterski-
ing
FAVORITE FOOD: Moms BBQ ribs
QUOTE: I got out of footballeverything I put into it and my senior
season was fantastic.
CHRIS FRIENDW A S H I N G T O N
5-9, 220/JUNIOR/LINEBACKER
TACKLES AND INSPIRATIONAL
leader and second-year starting LB
for Panthers. On the season had six
tackles for loss,
three forced
fumbles and an
interception. At
FB rushed for 133
yards and two
TDs, and kicked a
PAT. One of three
juniors named 5A
all-state by IHSFCA.
ACADEMICS: 3.5
GPA; high honors
OTHER SPORTS: Track and eld
(sprints and weights)
HOBBIES: Woodworking
FAVORITE FOOD: Moms chicken
casserole
TOUGHEST PLAYER FACED: Kend-
rick Foster of Richwoods
PETS: One dog, a rescued mutt
AS A KID: He starred in a short video,
Chris Dinosaur, available on YouTube.
QUOTE: Anything short of winning
state (lost in 5A quarternals) is a
disappointing way to end the season.Im glad Ive got another one to play.
SAM RYANM E T A M O R A
6-3, 215/SENIOR/DEFENSIVE LINE
FOUR-YEAR LETTERMAN was a
rst-year starting DE. His six sacks
and seven tackles for loss led a teamthat held four
opponents to a TD
or less and went
unbeaten in the
M-I. A second-
year starting TE, he
had a 24-yard TD
catch in Week 1
against Rich-woods. The son of
Metamora coach
Pat Ryan.
ACADEMICS: A-B student; honor roll
WHATS AHEAD: Considering football
at Olivet Nazarene, St. Ambrose
OTHER SPORTS: Track and eld
(hurdler; member of school-record
4 x 400 relay)
OTHER INTERESTS: Will have roles in
school madrigal, musical perfor-
mances.
FAVORITE FOOD: Kraft mac & cheese
VEHICLE: 1996 Ford Escort
QUOTE: It was an honor to play
under my dad and alongside the guys
I played with.
DEKOTA DOERRM E T A M O R A
5-11, 180/SENIOR/DEFENSIVE BACK
SECOND-YEAR SAFETY had an
interception that was one of his two
irds tackles lead-
rs for the second
onsecutive
eason. At RB he
ushed for 1,127
ards, 13 TDs and
ad 15 total TDs.
ver t e ast two
seasons e rus efor 1,809 yards, 22
TDs. A two-time JS
honoree.
ACADEMICS: A-B student
WHATS AHEAD: Wants to play in
college and has interest across the
board
INTERESTED IN STUDYING: Busi-
ness or physical therapy
OTHER SPORTS: Track (sprints)
VEHICLE: 2002 Chevy pickup
TOUGHEST PLAYER FACED: Clage
Dodson of Pekin
QUOTE: It seems like my whole life
has been about looking forward to the
next season, the next practice or the
next game. I cant believe its over.
JOSH AUGUSTAC E N T R A L
6-5, 300/SENIOR/DEFENSIVE LINE
TWO-TIME ALL-AREAhonoree
and one of the top uncommitted
prospects in thestate. Moved from
defensive end to
tackle this season
and had team
highs with six
quarterback sacks
and 13 tackles for
loss. Had 16 sacks
over the last twoseasons. At TE, he
led the Mid-State 6
in receptions (21)
for the second consecutive season.
WHATS AHEAD: Top four college
choices are Illinois, Missouri, Michi-
gan State and Illinois State. Okla-
homa, Ole Miss and California were
among his numerous other offers.INTERESTED IN STUDYING: Busi-
ness
OTHER SPORTS: Reigning shot put
state champion in 2A track and eld;
starter in basketball and key reserve
last season for 3A state champions
QUOTE: I want to thank all my team-
mates, teachers, coaches, family and
God for helping and inspiring me.
DOMINIC CARROLW A S H I N G T O N
6-2, 175/SENIOR/DEFENSIVE BACK
RETURNED AFTER MISSING his en-
tire junior season with a knee injury to
ea a e ens ve
ac e t at
a owe seven
pass ng s n
ames. a ve
s, nc u ng
one n p ayo
n over orma
- g , t ree
um e recover es
and an 80-yard
kickoff return
for a TD against
Limestone.
ACADEMICS: A-B student
WHATS AHEAD: Undecided; might
play in college and study engineering.OTHER SPORTS: Basketball, track
and eld (sprints, jumps)
HE WAS OFFERED: The opportunity
to go to Hong Kong last summer as
a model for Hollister clothing but
could not because he wasnt yet 18
years old.
FAVORITE FOOD: Orange chicken
from Chinese Wok
QUOTE: Missing my junior season
helped bring into focus what I wanted
to do as a senior.
MICHAEL RITTHALERN O T R E D A M E
5-9, 185/SENIOR/LINEBACKER
WENT FROM PART-TIME starting
safety as a junior to ILB and the
tackles leader
for a team that
played in a 4A
state quarternal
at Peoria Stadium
against eventual
state champion
Rochester. Had
big tackles games
in an early season
win over Pekin and
in a second-round
playoff win over
Macomb.
ACADEMICS: A-B student; honor roll
WHATS AHEAD: Interested in study-
ing business or nanceOTHER SPORTS: Likely to play with
NDs rst-year club lacrosse team
this spring.
HOBBIES: Reading
VEHICLE: 2000 Honda Accord
FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza from
Agatuccis in Peoria
QUOTE: Our goal coming into theseason was to win a playoff game. We
won two. Thats pretty good.
JEREMYE JOHNSONR I C H W O O D S
5-10, 170/SENIOR/DEFENSIVE BACK
ONE OF THE ELITE among area
multi-sport players. Had 5 INTs and 3
fumble recoveries
as a corner and
safety. At RB
rushed for 857
yards, 13 TDs and
led Richwoods
with 11 catches.
Over the last two
seasons combined
he had 1,909
yards from scrim-
mage and 25 total
TDs, including two
on defensive returns.
OTHER SPORTS: Point guard in
basketball
WHATS AHEAD: Indiana, Illinois andMissouri have expressed interest for
football. Some say hes a D-I basket-
ball PG in the making.
FAVORITE FOOD: Alexanders Steak-
house in Peoria
QUOTE: We played for the (6A) state
title last year and this year we lost (at
eventual state champ Crete-Monee)
in the quarters. We did pretty goodbut you wish there could have been a
little more.