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(Numerical Roster, Roster Breakdown, Pronunciation Guide)

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 books provided a historical reference point for this guide.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.

All-Time Records by Opponent

Coaches Profiles

2010 Saint Ignatius Roster

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61Offensive, Special Teams, Defensive Statistics Wildcats in the National Football League

Byers Field and Stadiums the Wildcats will visit in 2010

Saint Ignatius Records2009 Team Successes

About Cleveland Saint Ignatius High School

Table of Contents/Acknowledgements 2010 Saint Ignatius Foootball Schedule

Regular Season Opponents Pages

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About This Media Guide

Game-by-Game Recaps (Written by Eddie Dwyer) Signals for Penalties by Officials11-22 62-63

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.

[email protected]

Player Profiles (Statistics, Photo, Biography)

SIBN President

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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.

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.

For those not listed here, my appologies (there is only so much room!)

Michael Watts

Saint Ignatius High School Class of 2011

SSID President

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.

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Johnny Ciancibello See-ance-ibello

Chad Aerni Earn-ee

Anthony Mascia Mah-sha

Bobby Grebenc Gre-bence

Rustom Khouri Rus-dumb Couri

Ben Feys Phase

Tyler Kette Ket-tee

Sam Omori O-more-ee

Keigan Stacho Kee-gan Stock-o

Pat Gawryszewski Gar-vah-shef-ski

Michael Ramos Ray-mos

John Ready Reddy

En'Ante Pearl Ee-On-te

Mark Kuczmarski Kooz-mar-ski

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Mark Kovalsky DL 6'1" 165

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Ryan Loftus DL 6'2" 195 12

Shane O'Malley DL 6'1" 170

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Greg Baldwin LB 6'1" 185 11

Ryan Nortz DL 6'2" 200

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Max Bova LB 5'10" 205 12

En'Ante Pearl WR 6'0" 176

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Max Rennillo LB 5'9" 189 11

Brian Mustee WR 6'0" 165

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Evan Latsko WR 6'2" 175 12

Mike Ryan DL 6'3" 215

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Zach Strippy TE 6'3" 210 12

Fred Davis WR 6'3" 175

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Peter Rauhe WR 5'7" 150 11

Clay Bishop WR 5'10" 170

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Jamie Spicuzza WR 5'10" 155 11

Nick D'Amico WR 6'0" 180

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Brandon Simonson OL 6'1" 315

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Trevor Herak OL/DL 6'5" 230 11

Jim Katusha OL 6'5" 270

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Zach Lozar OL/DL 6'1" 230 11

Jake Gordon DL 6'1" 270

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Jake McAllister OL 5'10" 175 11

Sean Lehto OL 6'3" 216

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Mason Halter OL 6'7" 260 12

John Ready OL 6'3" 245

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Keith Myers OL 6'0" 295 11

Anthony Latina OL 6'2" 266

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Michael Ramos OL 6'4" 280 12

Kevin Callahan OL 6'0" 215

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Nick Barnes OL 5'10" 225 12

Zack Rivera OL 5'11"

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Pat Gallagher DL 6'2" 230 12

James Sheehan LB/P 6'3"

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Dennison Crowell OL 6'0" 211 11

6'2"Steve Dufala DL

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Eric Finnegan DL 6'0" 230 12

Cody Becka OL 6'3"

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Ralph Lucarelli LB 6'0" 199 11

Clayton Cassidy OL 6'2"

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Brendan Holland DL 5'11" 220 11

Jack Corrigan OL 6'2"

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Pat Gawryszewski LB 6'0" 190 12

Keigan Stacho LB 6'0"

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Glenn Patterson DB 5'9" 185 12

Ryan Gibbons LB 6'3"

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Sam Omori LB 6'0" 190 12

Blake Thomas TE/DE 6'4"

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T.J. Calton LB 5'10" 160 11

William Sodd LB 5'11"

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Conor Geary DB 5'8" 150 11

Tim McVey DB/RB 5'8"

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Brian Perpar WR 6'0" 168 11

Zack Ryan LB 6'0"

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Andrew Shurtleff DB 6'1" 165 11

Tyler Kette LB 6'0"

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Brad Rombach LB 5'8" 180 11

Alex Bolden LB/RB 5'8"

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Ben Feys DB 5'9" 180 11

Rustom Khouri LB 5'11"

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Tom Biven DB 5'11" 140 11

Steven Mayer DB 6'1"

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Eddie Kilbane DB 5'7" 135 11

Brendan Fanning DB 5'11"

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Adam North DB 5'9" 155 11

Mike Svetina DB 6'2"

200 12

Ryan Kray RB 5'9" 150 11

Bobby Grebenc RB 5'11"

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Ethan Arko RB 5'11" 140 11

Nik Sarac DB 5'10"

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Anthony Mascia RB 5'9" 160 12

Jake Mooney WR 5'11"

155 11

Cory Skerl DB 6'0" 170 11

Dan Grace RB 5'7"

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R.J. Previts DB 5'10" 170 12

Stephen Alexander QB 6'0"

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Dan Jones DB 5'10" 180 11

Gabriel Bentley WR 5'8"

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Matt Hoyer QB 6'3" 185 11

Vinnie Mariotti QB 6'0"

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Peter Russo P 6'1" 153 12

Andrew Piscioneri QB 6'0"

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Tim Shenk K 5'7" 160 11

Joe Greco QB 6'0"

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Conor Hennessey DB 5'10" 170 10

Edward Cleveland LB 6'0"

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David Joseph WR 5'9" 170 12

Joe Vavro QB 5'11" 156

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President: Fr. William Murphy S.J. Address: 1911 West 30th Street

Principal: Peter Corrigan '69 Cleveland, Ohio, 44113

Founded: Phone: (216) 651-0222

Enrollment: Athletics Phone: (216) 651-0222 ext. 222

Affiliation: Roman Catholic/Jesuit (216) 651-2691

Athletic Director: Rory Fitzpatrick '88 Athletics Fax (216) 961-2555

Associate AD: Sean O'Toole '87 AD Email: [email protected]

Athletics Assistant: Jennifer Fight Website www.ignatius.edu

Colors: Blue and Gold Athletics Website: www.ignatius.edu/athletics

Nickname: Wildcats Staff Writer: Eddie Dwyer (Eddie Dwyer's Corner)

Motto: "Men for Others" Strength and Conditioning: Joe Eynon

Conference: Football: Independent Athletic Trainer: Hank Gaughan A.T.C.

State Affiliation: Ohio High School Athletic Association Video Coordinator: Ray Camma '11

OHSAA Affiliation: Division One (I), Region One (I)

Head Coach/Special Teams: Chuck Kyle '69 Offense ………………………………………………. 6

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 ………………………………………………. 2

Linebackers/Junior Varsity Head Coach: Ryan Franzinger '02 Tyler Kette, James Sheehan

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: Nick Restifo

Offensive Line: Adam Rini '99 Returning Opponents ………………………………….. 4

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 ………………….

Wide Receivers/Kickers Josiah "Juice" Kedzior '04 Chuck Kyle Era………………………………………….

Opponents Combined 2009 Record: …………….

Head Coach/Wide Receivers Rodney Gallaway Opponents who made the OHSAA Playoffs in 2009…….. 4

Assistant Head Coach Matt Petrus '82

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

Offensive Line Tom Flandera '63

Running Backs Jon Furgus '07

Running Backs: Chris Moroz

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.

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).

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.

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.



1,415

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Student Managers

Other Coaches:

2010 Varsity Coaching Staff Players Returning with Starting Experience

2010 Freshman Coaching Staff

Schedule Facts

63-38-1

50-21-1

73-41-0

Nick Nowak

Ryan Stefancin

Sam Alai

Senior

Junior

Sophomore

Freshman

Freshman

Christopher Abood

Matthew Nowak

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

Golf (2): 2001, 2002

Hockey: 2000, 2010

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

Baseball: Bohlkan Park (Fairview Park, Ohio) Lacrosse: Wasmer Field (on campus)

Basketball: Sullivan Gymnasium (on campus) Soccer: Wasmer Field (on campus)

Bowling: Yorktown Lanes (Parma Hts., Ohio) Swimming: Busbey Natatorium (Cleveland State)

Crew: Cuyahoga River (Cleveland Rowing Association) Tennis: Magnificat High School

Cross Country: Edgewater Park Track and Field: Wasmer Field (on campus)

Football: Byers Field (Parma, Ohio) Volleyball: Sullivan Gymnasium (on campus)

Golf: Red Tail Golf Club Wrestling: Sullivan Gymnasium (on campus)

Hockey: John M. Coyne Rec Center (Brooklyn, Ohio)

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.

The football team has one losing season in 60 years.

Bowling: John Kastanis

Crew: Matt Previts '97

Cross Country: Dr. Michael Gallagher '71

Golf: Terry Hopkins Tennis: Ed Wolff

Swimming: Jeff Ridler

"Home(s) of the Wildcats"

Basketball: Sean O'Toole '87

Every Shrive within our hearts

Our Famed Alma Mater Graces

Saint Ignatius High School Head Coaches

Hockey: Pat O'Rourke '90

Lacrosse: Patrick McManamon '96

Soccer: Mike McLaughlin '85 Wrestling: Mark Sullivan

Volleyball: Casey Marcello

Track and Field: Chuck Kyle '69

Football: Chuck Kyle '69

Saint Ignatius Alma MaterSaint Ignatius Fight SongBy the Numbers:

Entering his Second Year at SIHS Entering his 12th Year at SIHS

Marquette University Class of 1992Depauw University Class of 1993

Baseball: Brad Ganor

Xavier University Class of 1973

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.

The football team has gone on 39, 38, and 25 (twice) game

winning streaks.

OHSAA Championships National Championships

Midwest Scholastic Rowing Association Championships

2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Fr. William Murphy S.J. Rory Fitzpatrick '88

Saint Ignatius has won titles in 10 of 15 possible sports.

And the faith that she imparts.

With her unforgotten faces

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.

About the Saint Ignatius Sports Information Department

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! As we hail the blue and gold.

We're Ignatius men forever

Ties of new days from the old.

Years in passing cannot sever

Principal

Athletic Director

Sean O'Toole '87Entering his 3rd Year at SIHS

John Carroll University of 1991

Peter Corrigan '69Entering his Eighth Year at SIHS

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



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

Other Honors

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