EDWARDSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WINTER 2015 - 2016

Home of the Edwardsville Tigers Sportsmanship, Behavior, & Conduct

We encourage and expect our student athletes to reflect the values of the community in which we live. Sportsmanship on and off the field is a core value of the District 7 community. It is critical that our student athletes understand that participating in extracurricular athletics is not just about winning and losing; it is also about learning to compete with integrity and with respect for one’s opponent.

We have that same expectation of sportsmanship for our fans. We are fortunate in District 7 to have spirited and loyal fans, and we thank you for your continued support. We know that in the heat of action that it’s easy for emotions to run high, but we encourage and expect our fans to demonstrate respect for our opponents, their fans, and the officials.

On behalf of District 7 students and staff, we want to thank the Board of Education for its continuing commitment to excellence - and, above all, we want to thank the communities that make up District 7 for their commitment to the Edwardsville Tiger tradition. Loyalty

We’re loyal to you, EHS. To your colors, we’re true, EHS. We’ll back you to stand ‘gainst the best in the land For we know you have sand, EHS. Rah, rah. So smash that blockade, EHS. Go crashing ahead, EHS. Our team is our fame protector. On EHS, for we expect a victory from you, EHS. Cha-he, cha-ha, cha-ha-ha-ha. Go, tigers, go! Cha-he, cha-ha, cha-ha-ha-ha. Go, tigers, go! EHS! EHS! EHS! Fling out that dear old flag – black, orange in hue. Lead on your sons and daughters fighting for you. Like men of old on giants, placing reliance, Shouting defiance, “Osky, wah, wah!” Amid the broad green plains that nourish our land, For honest labor and for learning we stand, And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand, Dear alma mater, EHS!

Edwardsville High School Athletics A Tradition of Excellence

Edwardsville High School has a long tradition of athletic excellence. EHS has been selected as the St. Louis Post Dispatch top large school five times in the past eleven years. Edwardsville High School is recognized as one of the premier schools in the state of in academics, athletics, and fine arts. This success is the result of hard work and a culture of high expectations-part of “business as usual” for EHS. The school is fortunate to have talented and dedicated student-athletes, coaches, administration, parental and community support, summer improvement programs, and camaraderie among the staff. During the past decade, Edwardsville High School has earned numerous trophies in the various IHSA sports and has advanced to all of the twenty-two competitive sports championships in which it participates. The most recent State Championship was won by our Boys Track and Field team in the Spring of 2015. During the 2013-14 school year, the boys soccer team won a state championship in Class 3A, boys placed fourth in Class 4A, and boys track and field brought home second place honors in Class 3A.

Team Championships Girls Track & Field Fourth Place 2010 State Champions 2012 State Champions 1990, 1998 Second Place 2013 Runner Up — 1991, 2002 Fifth Place 2014 Boys Basketball Elite Eight 1951, 1954, 1956, 1993, 1995, 2006, 2013, 2014 Boys Elite Eight 2011, 2014 Fourth Place 1954, 2014 Girls Volleyball Third Place 2010 State Runner Up 1956 Third Place 2013 Wrestling Fourth Place 2006, 2009 Girls Basketball Elite Eight 2004, 2005, 2007, Individual State Champions 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015 Max Byers 100 yd. Breaststroke, 2013 State Runner Up 2013 Cody Clayton 2009 Boys Bowling State Champions 2004 Runner Up 2005 Fontez Davis Long Jump 2015 Boys Cross Country Runner Up 1957 Curtis Deal High Jump 1964, 1965 Field Hockey State Champions 1978, Zach Hahs Bowling 2004 Runner Up 1976, 1980, 1981 Football Runner Up 2001, 2002, Justin Hemings 2015 Semifinals 2005, 2013 Emmonnie Henderson Shot Put 2010 Boys Golf Runner Up 1985, 1988 Shot Put & Discus 2011, 2012, 2013 Third Place 2008 Current IHSA State Record Fourth Place 2015 Holder in Discus at 161’ 1” and Shot Put at 50’9” Girls Golf State Champion 2004, Runner Up 1986 Daren McDonough Pole Vault 1991, 1992 Third Place 2003, 2006 Kevin Mosby Triple Jump 1982 Boys Soccer State Champions 2000, 2013 Runner Up 1997, 2001, 2008 Christina Perozzi 300m Hurdles 1989 Fourth Place 2009 300m Hurdles 1990 Third Place 2010 Stephen Pifer Cross Country 2002 Girls Third Place 2007 1600m Run 2002 Runner Up 2009 1600m Run & 3200m Run 2003 Boys Fourth Place 2007 Buck Southard 50 Yard Dash Eighth Place 2014 100 Yard Dash 1919 Girls Tennis Seventh Place 2015 Billy Stapleton 200 yd. Ind. Medley 1982 Boys Track & Field Fourth Place 2002 500 yd. Freestyle, 1983 Third Place 2003 Second Place 2012, 2014 Bert Young 440 Yard Run, 1928 State Champions 2015 I Illinois High School Association

IHSA Mission Statement: The IHSA serves member schools by providing leadership for equitable participation in interscholastic athletics and activities that enrich the educational experience.

IHSA History: The Illinois High School Association, founded in 1900, is a not-for-profit organization of over 750 public and private high schools. The IHSA is governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors, who are princi- pals of member schools. One member, the treasurer, is appointed by the Board and does not vote. Through its administrative staff of one executive director and eight assistant executive directors, the IHSA regulates interscholastic competition in 13 sports for boys and 13 sports for girls, as well as 7 non- athletic activities. The IHSA stages state final events in all of these sports and activities except music. The IHSA is a charter member of the National Federation of State High School Associations, a group of 51 state associations. The IHSA Offices are located in Bloomington, Illinois. Southwestern Conference Edwardsville is one of the founding members of the Southwestern Conference. The foundation of the current conference can be traced back to 1923-24 when the Southwest Conference was formed. The conference was dissolved and reformed in 1934-35 as the Madison-St. Clair Conference. The conference was renamed the Southwestern Conference in 1937-38. Current conference members include: Alton, Belleville East, Belleville West, Collinsville, East St. Louis, Edwardsville, Granite City, and O’Fallon. Edwardsville left the Southwestern Conference in 1979 for a period of 17 years. The Tigers rejoined the conference in 1996. The Tigers won two varsity league titles that first year back, and since then, they have won 17 All Sports trophies in the conference.

Alton Redbirds Belleville West Maroons Belleville East Collinsville Lancers Kahoks

East St. Louis Flyers Granite City Edwardsville O’Fallon Panthers Tigers Warriors II Welcome to Edwardsville High School Home of the EHS Tigers In District 7, our primary concern is improving student achievement and preparing students for life beyond high school. It is our belief that participation in athletics plays an important role in the development of well- rounded young people. We have no doubt that the lessons learned both on and off the field of play will serve our student athletes well in whatever direction they take in life. We encourage and expect our student athletes to reflect the values of the community in which we live. Sports- manship on and off the field is a core value of the District 7 community. It is critical that our student athletes understand that participating in extracurricular athletics is not just about winning and losing, it is also about learning to compete with integrity and with respect for one’s opponent. We have that same expectation of sportsmanship for our fans. We are fortunate in District 7 to have spirited and loyal fans, and we thank all of them for their continued support. We know that in the heat of action that it’s easy for emotions to run high, but we encourage and expect our fans to demonstrate respect for our opponents, their fans, and the officials. On behalf of District 7 students and staff, we want to thank the Board of Education for its continuing commitment to excellence - and, above all, we want to thank the communities that make up District 7 for their commitment to the Edwardsville Tiger tradition.

Ed Hightower Superintendent

Dennis Cramsey Principal

Brad Bevis Athletic Director Brad Bevis, Superintendent Dr. Lynda Athletic Director Andre, & EHS Principal Dr. Dennis Cramsey

Sportsmanship • Dedication • Respect • Competition

III EGHM Foundation Working for the Students of District 7

The EGHM Foundation was established in the late 1970’s by the late John Hunter, Jr., for the sole purpose of supporting Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7. Mr. Hunter was a long-time Board of Education member and president of the school board. The foundation, a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization, is made up of members who are local business leaders from throughout the District 7 community. They hold the common belief that a strong school district is vital to quality communities. The foundation relies on the school district to identify the District’s needs. The focus of projects funded is providing direct benefit to as many students as possible. Major Projects In the late 1970’s, the foundation purchased the 50-acre tract of land that is now the Edwardsville High School Sports Complex. The foundation provided the school district with an option to purchase the land. The school district now has ownership of the property. In the 1980’s, the foundation provided funding to assist in the development of the property into the athletic complex it is today, serving football, baseball, soccer, softball, and band. When the new high school was constructed in the mid-90’s, the foundation provided funding for adding four courts, lighting, and office space for the tennis program, adding two lanes and an all-weather surface for the track, and completing portions of the fine arts auditorium, including curtains, lighting, and sound system. Since then, the foundation has purchased new band uniforms and band-related equipment, middle school athletic uniforms, and has provided funding for middle school intramural programming. The foundation provides shoes for needy children who are identified through individual schools. In addition, the foundation administers two scholarship programs benefiting Edwardsville High School seniors. Most recently, the foundation has provided funding for upgrades to facilities at the Sports Complex, behind the high school, and at Lincoln and Liberty Middle Schools. Source of Funding Funding for projects comes primarily from the local business community, though the organization does accept bequests.

Joe Gugger President of EGHM Foundation

IV Brick Paver Project Improving District 7 Sports Facilities

In conjunction with support from the EGHM Foundation, several athletic booster clubs have worked hard to raise the funds necessary to build, complete, and support the state-of-the-art athletic facilities that can be found throughout the school district, but especially at Edwardsville High School.

This fundraising was largely accomplished through the construction of brick courtyards in each location. Individuals and businesses that purchase the bricks and wall pieces are then represented in the courtyard. This fundraising effort continues.

We encourage everyone to show their support of EHS athletic teams and facilities by purchasing a brick paver or a wall block. The donation is tax deductible through the EGHM Foundation.

EHS Sports Complex Football/Soccer/Band Baseball

Tiger Tennis Complex Track & Field/Field Hockey Softball

Please consider joining us in continuing to support District 7 students with the best opportunities and facilities. Call Susi Miller at 656-1182 for additional information.

V Table of Contents

Wrestling...... 1

Girls Basketball...... 4

Boys Basketball...... 8

Boys/Girls Bowling...... 12

Ice Hockey...... 14

Cheerleading...... 16

Dance ...... 18

Boys Swimming...... 20

EHS Sports Medicine Department...... 21

Advertisers...... 22

Cover photo by Mr. Brad Bevis

EHS Winter Media Guide - $1 All proceeds go to EHS Athletics & Performing Arts. Printing funded through Advertising Sales.

VI Varsity Wrestling

Front Row: Dylan Wright , Frankie Romano, Devion Yancey, Joseph Griffin, Deontae Yancey, Rafael Roman, Jaleen Yancey, Noah Surtin 2nd Row: Jourdyn Jones, Andrew Holderer, Chase Viehman, Cameron Blair, Bobby Burnside, Nathan Crone, Guy Brown, Baylor Montgomery, Mario Trice 3rd Row: Kim Johnson, Ellie Kayser, Coach Kevin Matarelli, Head Coach Jon Wagner, Ben Schlueter, James Watters, Chris Prosser, Mason Taylor, Coach Doug Heinz, Coach Ryan Followell, Coach Eric Pretto, Gabbie Romano 2015-2016 Varsity Roster 2015-2016 Coaching Staff

Weight Class Name Grade 106 Noah Surtin Fr 113 Deontae Yancey Jr 120 Jaleen Yancey So 126 Ben Schlueter Jr 132 Devion Yancey Jr 132 Frank Romano So 138 Rafael Roman Jr 145 Baylor Montgomery Jr Coach Ryan Followell, Coach Kevin Matarelli, Head Coach Jon Wagner, 152 Guy Brown Jr Coach Doug Heinz, Coach Eric Pretto 160 Mason Taylor Sr 160 Chase Viehman So 170 Chris Prosser Sr 2015-2016 Seniors 182 James Watters Sr 195 Andrew Holderer Jr 220 Cole Mikulait So 220 Cameron Blair Sr 285 Bobby Burnside Sr

Front Row: Cameron Blair, Bobby Burnside, Jourdyn Jones, Nathan Crone, Mario Trice 2nd Row: James Watters, Chris Prosser, Mason Taylor

1 Head Coach Jon Wagner Jon Wagner is in his 20th season as head coach of the Tiger Wrestling team and 27th season overall, after succeeding Wrestling Hall of Fame Coach Babe Stahlhut in 1997. Coach Wagner’s teams have compiled a career record of 385-78-1, with State trophies in 2006 and 2008. His teams have won ten Conference Championships. In 2008 Coach Wagner and his wrestling team won the prestigious AT&T National Sportsmanship Award. Coach Wagner leads the Tigers with a “Building Champions” philosophy, coaching wrestlers to be champions both on and off the mat. Coach Wagner is looking forward to another great season. The Southwest Conference looks loaded once again, but there are still many talented wrestlers in the Tiger line-up. He promises the matches to be exciting and fun to watch and hopes fans can come and enjoy the sport of wrestling. Junior Varsity Wrestling

Front Row: Dylan Wright, Chase Bauer, Jocie Wagner, Amber Miller, Madi Hicks, Alana Wilkerson, Frankie Romano, Ben Manibusan 2nd Row: Nick Evans, CJ Steed, Connor Mikulait, Chris McCartney, Chase Viehman, RaShaun Mosely, Markell DeBerry, Conner Miller 3rd Row: Coach Ryan Followell, Coach Kevin Matarelli, Head Coach Jon Wagner, Riley Scheffel, Ryan Grimm, Jacob Stellhorn, Cole Mikulait, Coach Doug Heinz, Coach Eric Pretto Freshman Wrestling

Front Row: Noah Surtin, Josh Pool, Talin Murphey, Abbey Deleonypena, Myah Archer, Lexi Fessenden, Connor Sotelo, Wyatt Reckman, Kyle Bowles 2nd Row: Ben Byrd, Steven Meyer, Jack Townsend, Kaleb Beeler, Joe Russo, Bailey Reynolds, Howard Ingram, Jack Evans 3rd Row: Coach Ryan Followell, Coach Kevin Matarelli, Head Coach Jon Wagner, Bo Meikamp, Sam Clark, Sam Martin, Josh Anderson, Coach Doug Heinz, Coach Eric Pretto 2 2015-2016 Wrestling - All Levels

Day Date Opponent Place Time Thursday Nov. 19 Battle of the Bones JDWC 7:00PM Tuesday Nov. 24 @ Eureka High School (V - JV - F ) Eureka High School 6:00PM Saturday Nov. 28 @ OF Duals O’Fallon High School 11:00AM Tuesday Dec. 01 Jr. Varsity Duals JDWC 5:00PM Thursday Dec. 03 * JDWC 6:00PM Friday Dec. 04 @ Fox Varsity Tourn. (Ron Sauer Tourn) 5:00PM Saturday Dec. 05 @ Fox Varsity Tourn. (RonSauer Tourn) Fox High School TBA Saturday Dec. 05 @ Kirkwood Freshman Tournament Kirkwood HS 8:00AM Tuesday Dec. 08 Freshman Duals (1) JDWC 5:00PM Thursday Dec. 10 * Belleville West H.S. JDWC 6:00PM Saturday Dec. 12 @ Minooka Duals - Var. Minooka Comm. HS 9:00AM Saturday Dec. 12 @ Ryan Stolcis Memorial F-S Tourn Collinsville High School 9:00AM Tuesday Dec. 15 Freshman Duals(2) JDWC 5:00PM Thursday Dec. 17 * @ Granite City High School 6:00PM Saturday Dec. 19 EWC Wrestling Tournament EHS 5:00AM Tuesday Dec. 22 @ DVORAK TOURN. Harlem High School 9:30AM Wednesday Dec. 23 @Mehlville J.V. Tourn. 9:00AM Wednesday Dec. 23 @ DVORAK TOURN. Harlem High School 9:30AM Wednesday Jan. 06 * @ O Fallon High School O’Fallon High School 6:00PM Friday Jan. 08 @ Cheesehead Tournament Kaukauna HS (Wisc) 5:00PM Saturday Jan. 09 @ Cheesehead Tournament Kaukauna HS (Wisc) TBA Tuesday Jan. 12 Freshman Duals(3) JDWC 5:00PM Thursday Jan. 14 * Alton-Althoff JDWC 6:00PM Friday Jan. 15 @ St. Charles West Tourn. -V / JV St. Chas.West HS 4:30PM Saturday Jan. 16 @ St. Charles West Tourn. - V / JV St. Chas.West HS TBA Saturday Jan. 16 @ Glenbard North Freshman Invite Glenbard North High School 8:00AM Wednesday Jan. 20 * Belleville East H.S. (Senior Night) JDWC 6:00PM Friday Jan. 22 EDW. J.V. TOURN. JDWC 5:00PM Saturday Jan. 23 @ O’Fallon Fresh.Wr.Tourn O’Fallon High School 10AM Saturday Jan. 23 C.M./Quincy/ND Niles/Marist/Mexico (Alumni Day) JDWC 11:00AM Thursday Jan. 28 * @ ESTL-Glenwood Glenwood High School 6:00PM Saturday Jan. 30 * @ SWC JV DUALS Belleville West HS 9:00AM

The most up to date schedules can be found on the Schedule Star website and also the EHS website. Also, the daily Sports Hotline number is 618-655-6555

3 Varsity Girls Basketball

Front Row: Lauren Taplin, Rachel Verdun, Aaliyah Box, Lorie Cashdollar, Jasmine Bishop 2nd Row: Kayla Johnson, Emma Daech, Criste’on Waters, Annie Ellis, Kate Martin, Makenzie Silvey, Rachel Pranger Seniors 2015-2016 Girls Varsity Basketball Roster 2015-2016 Jersey Grade Height Player # 00 Jr. 5’1” Jasmine Bishop # 3 Sr. 5’8” Aaliyah Box # 10/20 So. 5’3” Lorie Cashdollar # 11 So. 5’6” Rachel Verdun # 12 Jr. 5’11” Makenzie Silvey # 14 So. 5’3” Lauren Taplin # 21 So. 6’0” Rachel Pranger # 22 So. 5’11” Kate Martin # 23 Sr. 6’2” Annie Ellis Kayla Johnson, Emma Daech, Annie Ellis, Aaliyah Box # 24 Sr. 5’8” Kayla Johnson # 25 Jr. 6’0” Criste’on Waters Girls Basketball Coaching Staff 2015-2016 # 34 Sr. 5’10” Emma Daech Good Luck LadyTigers! Coach Donna Farley, Head Coach Lori Blade, Coach Tanya Holler, Coach Caty Ponce, Coach Jackie Harlin 4 2015-2016 Varsity/JV Girls Basketball

Day Date Opponent Place Time Friday Nov. 27 @ Southeast Thanksgiving Tourn. Southeast High School 12:00PM Saturday Nov. 28 @ Southeast Thanksgiving Tourn Southeast High School 1:30PM Thursday Dec. 03 * @ Collinsville High School C’ville Sports Complex 6:00PM Tuesday Dec. 08 * Belleville East H.S. EHS Gym A & C 6:00PM Thursday Dec. 10 * @ Belleville West H.S. Belleville West HS 6:00PM Saturday Dec. 12 @ Normal Community H.S. Normal Community H.S. 2:00PM Thursday Dec. 17 * @ Granite City High School Granite City High School 6:00PM Monday Dec. 28 EHS Holiday Tournament EHS Gym A & B 11:30AM Tuesday Dec. 29 EHS Holiday Tournament EHS Gym A & B 10:00AM Tuesday Jan. 05 * East St. Louis Sr.H.S. EHS Gym A & C 6:00PM Thursday Jan. 07 * @ O Fallon High School O’Fallon High School 6:00PM Tuesday Jan. 12 * Collinsville High School EHS Gym A & C 6:00PM Thursday Jan. 14 * @ Alton High School Alton High School 6:00PM Monday Jan. 18 @ Carbondale Mid Winter Tourn. Carbondale High School 2:30PM Wednesday Jan. 20 @ St. Joseph Academy St. Joseph Acad. 5:30PM Friday Jan. 22 @ Carbondale Mid Winter Tourn. Carbondale High School TBA Saturday Jan. 23 @ Carbondale Mid Winter Tourn Carbondale High School TBA Tuesday Jan. 26 * @ Belleville East H.S. Belleville East HS 6:00PM Thursday Jan. 28 * Belleville West H.S. EHS Gym A & C 6:00PM Tuesday Feb. 02 * Granite City High School EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 6:00PM Thursday Feb. 04 * @ East St. Louis Sr.H.S. E St Louis Sr HS 6:00PM Tuesday Feb. 09 * O Fallon High School EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 6:00PM Thursday Feb. 11 * Alton High School EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 6:00PM Wednesday Feb. 17 @ IHSA Regional TBA TBA Friday Feb. 19 @ IHSA Regional Final IHSA Regional Final TBA Monday Feb. 22 @ IHSA Sectional Semi-Finals TBA TBA Tuesday Feb. 23 @ IHSA Sectional Finals IHSA Sectional Final TBA Monday Feb 29 @ IHSA Super-Sectionals IHSA Super-Sectional Final TBA Friday Mar. 04 @ IHSA State Final IHSA State Final TBA Saturday Mar. 05 @ IHSA State Final IHSA State Final TBA Head Coach Lori Blade Lori Blade enters her thirteenth year as the head girls basketball coach at Edwardsville High School. Her teams have compiled an overall record of 361 wins against 55 losses. Nine of those teams advanced to the Elite 8 of the Illinois High School Association’s post-season tournaments, including a runner-up finish in Class 4A in 2012. Prior to coming to Edwardsville, Coach Blade worked at Carrollton High School from 1995 – 2002 going 233-27 winning state titles in 2001 and 2002. Her overall record is 594 wins and 82 losses. This year’s team returns varsity starters Aaliyah Box, Makenzie Silvey, Criste’on Waters and Rachel Pranger. Other players looking to see significant playing time are Kate Martin, Annie Ellis, Jasmine Bishop, Rachel Verdun and Emma Daech. With four starters returning the team looks to be one of the top teams in the Southwestern Conference. 5 JV Girls Basketball

Front Row: Lorie Cashdollar, Rachel Verdun, Megan Silvey, Rachel Vinyard, Lauren Taplin, Jasmine Bishop 2nd Row: Haley Sparks, Christa Harrold, Margaret Curtis, Sydney Kolnsberg, Alyssa Johnson, Madelyn Stephen, Chloe Turner

Girls JV Basketball Roster Girls Freshman Basketball 2015-2016 Roster 2015-2016 Jersey Grade Ht. Player E Jersey Player # 00 Fr. 5’6” Jaylen Townsend # 3 Jr. 5’1” Jasmine Bishop # 3 Meghan Dustmann # 10 So. 5’3” Lorie Cashdollar # 10 Jaydi Swanson # 11 Jr. 5’8” Christa Harrold # 12 Elise Krone # 12 So. 5’6” Rachel Verdun H # 13 Jaylen Townsend # 13 So. 5’5” Rachel Vinyard # 20 Mackenzie Lyerla # 14 So. 5’3” Lauren Taplin # 21 Kayla Toenyes # 20 So. 5’7” Chloe Turner # 22 Aniyah Fletcher # 21 Fr.. 5’4” Megan Silvey # 23 Megan Silvey # 22 Fr. 5’10” Madelyn Stephen S # 24 Madelyn Stephen # 23 So. 5’6” Haley Sparks # 30 Morgan Hulme # 24 Jr. 5’10” Margaret Curtis # 40 Corrine Timmermann # 32 So. 6’0” Sydney Kolnsberg # 34 So. 5’10” Alyssa Johnson

6 Freshman Girls Basketball

Front Row: Aniyah Fletcher, Mackenzie Lyerla, Megan Silvey, Jaylen Townsend, Meghan Dustmann 2nd Row: Morgan Hulme, Kayla Toenyes, Madelyn Stephen, Jaydi Swanson, Elise Krone 2015-2016 Freshman Girls Basketball Day Date Opponent Place Time Tuesday Dec. 01 @ Central High Sch.-Breese Central HS-Breese 6:00PM Thursday Dec. 03 * @ Collinsville High School Collinsville High School 6:00PM Tuesday Dec. 08 * Belleville East H.S. EHS Gym B 6:00PM Thursday Dec. 10 * @ Belleville West H.S. Belleville West HS 6:00PM Saturday Dec. 12 @ Normal Community H.S. Normal Community H.S. 2:00PM Wednesday Dec. 16 @ Highland High School Highland HS 6:00PM Thursday Dec. 17 * @ Granite City High School Granite City High School 6:00PM Monday Dec. 28 /29 @ BE Freshman BK Invite Belleville East HS 12:00PM Tuesday Jan. 05 * East St. Louis Sr.H.S. EHS Gym B 6:00PM Thursday Jan. 07 * @ O Fallon High School O’Fallon (Milburn campus) 6:00PM Tuesday Jan. 12 * Collinsville High School EHS Gym B 6:00PM Thursday Jan. 14 * @ Alton High School Alton High School 6:00PM Wednesday Jan. 20 @ St. Joseph Academy St. Joseph Acad. 4:00PM Thursday Jan. 21 Jersey Community H.S. EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 6:00PM Saturday Jan. 23/25 EHS Fr. Girls Tourn. EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 11:00AM Tuesday Jan. 26 * @ Belleville East H.S. Belleville East HS 6:00PM Tuesday Jan. 26 EHS Fr.Girls Tourn. EHS Gym B 7:30PM Thursday Jan. 28 * Belleville West H.S. EHS Gym B 6:00PM Tuesday Feb. 02 * Granite City High School EHS Gym B 6:00PM Thursday Feb. 04 * @ East St. Louis Sr.H.S. E St Louis Sr HS 6:00PM Tuesday Feb. 09 * O Fallon High School EHS Gym B 6:00PM Thursday Feb. 11 * Alton High School EHS Gym B 6:00PM Saturday Feb. 13 @ SWC Tournament O’Fallon (Milburn campus) 9:00AM Monday Feb. 15 @ SWC Tournament O’Fallon (Milburn campus) 6:00PM

7 Varsity Boys Basketball

Front Row: Jack Marinko, Kendall Abdur-Rahman, Jalyn Williams, Nathan Kolesa, Chrys Colley, Sammy Green 2nd Row: Kent Roberts, Oliver Stephen, Zach Doornink, AJ Epenesa, Caleb Strohmeier, Mark Smith, Ryan Pacatte Boys Basketball Seniors 2015-2016 Boys Varsity Basketball Roster 2015-2016

Jersey Name Year Height 2 Jack Marinko SO 5’10 3 Sammy Green SO 5’11 10 Nathan Kolesa JR 6’1 11 Kent Roberts SR 6’2 13 Mark Smith JR 6’5 21 Jalyn Williams SR 6’2 24 Chrys Colley SR 6’2 Ryan Pacatte, Jalyn Williams, Chrys Colley, Kent Roberts 31 Oliver Stephen JR 6’5 33 AJ Epenesa JR 6’5 Boys Basketball Coaching 34 Caleb Strohmeier SO 6’7 Staff 2015-2016 40 RJ Wilson SO 6’2 50 Zach Doornink JR 6’5

Coach Bryan Young, Coach Kyle Stewart, Head Coach Mike Waldo, Coach Dustin Battas, Coach D. J. Neese

8 2015-2016 Varsity Boys Basketball Day Date Opponent Place Time Monday Nov. 23 @ Battling Bulldogs ThanksgivingTournament Waterloo H.S. 5:00PM Tuesday Nov. 24 @ Battling Bulldogs Thanksgiving Tournament Waterloo H.S. 8:00PM Friday Nov. 27 @ Battling Bulldogs Thanksgiving Tournament Waterloo H.S. 5:30PM Saturday Nov. 28 @ Battling Bulldogs Thanksgiving Tournament Waterloo H.S. 5:00PM Friday Dec. 04 * Collinsville High School EHS Gym A & C 6:00PM Tuesday Dec. 08 * @ Belleville East H.S. Belleville East HS 6:00PM Friday Dec. 11 * Belleville West H.S. EHS Gym A & C 6:00PM Friday Dec. 18 * Granite City High School EHS Gym A & C 6:00PM Monday Dec. 28 @ State Farm Holiday Classic State Farm Holiday Classic TBA Tuesday Dec. 29 @ State Farm Holiday Classic State Farm Holiday Classic TBA Wednesday Dec. 30 @ State Farm Holiday Classic State Farm Holiday Classic TBA Thursday Dec. 31 @ State Farm Holiday Classic State Farm Holiday Classic TBA Tuesday Jan. 05 * @ East St. Louis Sr.H.S. E St Louis Sr HS 6:00PM Friday Jan. 08 * @ O Fallon High School O’Fallon High School 6:00PM Monday Jan. 11 Gateway Tech EHS Gym A & C 6:00PM Friday Jan. 15 * Alton High School EHS Gym A & C 6:00PM Wednesday Jan. 20 @ Salem Tournament Salem Tournament TBA Thursday Jan. 21 @ Salem Tournament Salem Tournament TBA Friday Jan. 22 @ Salem Tournament Salem High School TBA Saturday Jan. 23 @ Salem Tournament Salem High School TBA Friday Jan. 29 * @ Belleville West H.S. Belleville West HS 6:00PM Friday Feb. 05 * East St. Louis Sr.H.S. EHS Gym A 6:00PM Tuesday Feb. 09 @ DeSmet Jesuit H.S. DeSmet Jesuit HS 6:00PM Friday Feb. 12 * @ Granite City High School Granite City HS 6:00PM Tuesday Feb. 16 * @ Collinsville High School Collinsville HS 6:00PM Friday Feb. 19 * @ Alton High School Alton High School 6:00PM Tuesday Feb. 23 * O Fallon High School EHS Gym A 6:00PM Friday Feb. 26 * Belleville East H.S. ( Senior Night) EHS Gym A 6:00PM Tuesday Mar. 1 & 4 * @ IHSA Regionals TBA TBA Tuesday Mar. 8 & 9 @ IHSA Sectional Semi-Finals TBA TBA Friday Mar. 18 & 19 @ IHSA State Finals Peoria Civic Center TBA Head Coach Mike Waldo Coach Mike Waldo is beginning his 28th year as head coach of the Tigers and 33rd overall. He has compiled a career record of 654 wins against 250 losses. He holds the school record for wins as the boys head basketball coach. His Edwardsville teams have won 19 regional titles, 6 sectional championships and qualified for the state tournament on five occasions while placing 3rd in 2013 and 4th in 2014. Coach Waldo is looking forward to the 2015-16 season. He expects to have a competitive team even though they are playing a tough schedule. This year’s team, which boasts four seniors, is made up of a good group of student-athletes who want to excel on the court and in the classroom. The players and coaches are very appreciative of the support of parents, District 7 administration, the student body, and the community.

9 Boys JV Basketball Roster JV Boys Basketball 2015-2016 Jersey Name Year Ht. 1 Jared Engeman SO 5’8 2 Jack Marinko SO 5’10 4 Dionte Rodgers FR 5’8 5 Kendall Abdur-Rahman FR 5’10 10 Nathan Kolesa JR 6’2 12 Jackson Best JR 5’10 22 Geomar Dumas JR 5’11 30 Frankie Holloway FR 6’2 32 Matthew Stopka FR 6’2 40 RJ Wilson SO 6’2 41 Doniven Spiller SO 6’2 Front Row: Dionte Rodgers, Geomar Dumas, Jordan Thomas, 44 Sam Bledsoe JR 6’5 Jackson Best 2nd Row: Matthew Stopka, Sam Bledsoe, Frankie 50 Zach Doornink JR 6’5 Holloway, Doniven Spiller Sophomore Boys Basketball

Front Row: Devyn Jones, Jackson Weller, Brennan Tolle, Lucas Verdun 2nd Row: A.J. Robertson, Trent Moore, Craig Roberts, Evan Billiter (Not shown Wyatt Engeman)

Freshman Boys Basketball

Front Row: Antonio Thigpen, Jackson Weller, Tanner Bullard, David Laboy-Flores, Jason Williams 2nd Row: Sam Lance, Nathan Waple, Max Ringering, Chris Scott (Not shown Kendun Brown)

10 Freshman Boys Basketball

Front Row: A.J. Robertson, Tyler Tepen, Jonathon Yancik, Jaylon Tuggle, Grayson Slagle, Malik Robinson 2nd Row: Devyn Jones, LaVontas Hairston, Porter LeVasseur, Trent Moore, Brycen Brown, Grant Shaefer, Brennan Tolle

2015-2016 Sophomore/Freshman Boys Basketball Day Date Opponent Place Time Saturday Dec. 05 Jersey Community H.S. (A & B) EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 10:00AM Monday Dec. 07 @ Mascoutah High School Mascoutah H.S. 6:00PM Wednesday Dec. 09 * Belleville East H.S. (A & B) EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 6:00PM Saturday Dec. 12 * @ Belleville West H.S. (A & B) Belleville West HS 10:00AM Tuesday Dec. 15 * @ Granite City High School (Frosh game) Granite City High School 6:00PM Wednesday Jan. 06 * East St. Louis Sr.H.S. (A & B) EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 6:00PM Saturday Jan. 09 @ Collinsville High School (A & B) Collinsville High School 10:00AM Wednesday Jan. 13 * O Fallon High School (A & B) EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 6:00PM Saturday Jan. 16 *@ Alton High School (A & B) Alton High School 10:00AM Tuesday Jan. 19 @ Granite City Fr. Tourn. Granite City High School 4:00PM Wednesday Jan. 20 @ Granite City Fr. Tourn. Granite City High School 4:00PM Thursday Jan. 21 @ Granite City Fr. Tourn. Granite City High School 4:00PM Wednesday Jan. 27 * Collinsville High School (A & B) EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 6:00PM Saturday Jan. 30 * @ Belleville East H.S. (A & B) Belleville East HS 10:00AM Wednesday Feb. 03 * @ O Fallon High School (A & B) O’Fallon High School 6:00PM Saturday Feb. 06 * Belleville West H.S. (A & B) EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 10:00AM Monday Feb. 08 Triad High School (A & B) EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 6:00PM Wednesday Feb. 10 * Granite City High School (A & B) EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 6:00PM Saturday Feb. 13 * Alton High School (A & B) EHS Lucco-Jackson Gym (A) 10:00AM Wednesday Feb. 17 * @ East St. Louis Sr.H.S. E St Louis Sr HS 6:00PM Saturday Feb. 20 * @ Soph. SWC Tournament Belleville West HS 9:00AM Saturday Feb. 20 * @ Fresh. SWC Tournament Collinsville High School 9:00AM Monday Feb. 22 * @ Fresh. SWC Tournament Collinsville High School 6:00PM Monday Feb. 22 * @ Soph. SWC Tournament Belleville West HS 6:00PM

11 Varsity/JV Boys Bowling

Front Row: Eddie Sims, Kody Timmons, Tyler Cooper, Kameron Front Row: Logan Beshears, Justin T. Brown, Lucas Gausling 2nd Row: Tommy Hartnagel, Matt Brust, Mitch McSparin, Beshears 2nd Row: Tommy Hartnagel, Spencer Gray, Hunter Noud, Justin T. Brown Devin Trice, Eddie Sims V/JV Girls Bowling

Jhala McMath, Samantha Linck, Sydney Sahuri, Jhalyn McMath, Rachel McTague (not shown: Megan Wallace) Bowling Coaches 2015-2016 Senior Boys 2015-2016

Matt Brust, Justin T. Brown, Mitch McSparin, Coach Rob Turley, Head Coach Craig Ohlau Tommy Hartnagel, Tyler Cooper

12 Head Coach Craig Ohlau

Eighth-year coach Craig Ohlau, a 2005 graduate of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and general science. He has ten years’ coaching experience in baseball, basketball, and bowling. This year’s boys team looks to improve on its finish from last year’s Conference season as well as compete for a spot in this year’s State Championships. Many experienced bowlers return for the 2015-2016 campaign making this year another year of excitement for boys bowling. The girls will also be looking to improve on last season. Four returning starters return to bring needed experience to this year’s club.

2015-2016 Varsity/JV Boys/Girls Bowling

Day Date Opponent Place Time Saturday Nov. 07 @ Kahok Boys Invitational Camelot Bowl 9:00AM Thursday Nov. 19 * Collinsville High School-Boys Edison’s Ent Center 3:30PM Tuesday Nov. 24 * @ Belleville East HS-Boys Bel-Air Bowl 3:30PM Saturday Nov. 28 * @ Kahok Team Challenge-Girls Camelot Bowl 9:00AM Monday Nov. 30 @ Belleville West High School Bel-Air Bowl 3:30PM Tuesday Dec. 01 * Granite City High School Edison’s Ent Center 3:30PM Tuesday Dec. 08 * @ O Fallon High School St. Clair Bowl 3:30PM Wednesday Dec. 09 * Alton High School Edison’s Ent Center 3:30PM Thursday Dec. 10 Taylorville High School-Boys Edison’s Ent Center 4:00PM Tuesday Dec. 15 * @ Collinsville High School Camelot Bowl 3:30PM Thursday Dec. 17 * Belleville West High School Edison’s Ent Center 3:30PM Wednesday Dec. 23 @ Alton High School Airport Bowl 9:00AM Saturday Jan. 02 @ Panther Team Challenge-Boys St. Clair Bowl 8:00AM Tuesday Jan. 05 * @ Alton High School Bowl Haven 3:30PM Thursday Jan. 07 * Belleville East High School Edison’s Ent Center 3:30PM Saturday Jan. 09 @ Panther Invite-Girls St. Clair Bowl 9:00AM Tuesday Jan. 12 * @ Granite City High School Airport Bowl 3:30PM Wednesday Jan. 13 * O Fallon High School Edison’s Ent Center 3:30PM Saturday Jan. 16 @ IHSA Regional-Boys Camelot Bowl 9:00AM Tuesday Jan. 19 * Collinsville HS-Girls Edison’s Ent Center 3:30PM Saturday Jan. 23 @ IHSA Sectional-Boys Red Bird Lanes 9:00AM Tuesday Jan. 26 * @ Belleville East HS-Girls Bel-Air Bowl 3:30PM Friday Jan. 29 @ IHSA State Tourn.-Boys St. Clair Bowl TBA Saturday Jan. 30 @ IHSA State Tourn.-Boys St. Clair Bowl TBA Saturday Feb. 06 @ IHSA Regional-Girls Camelot Bowl 9:00AM Saturday Feb. 13 @ IHSA Sectional - Girls TBA 9:00AM Friday Feb. 19 @ IHSA State Tourn - Girls Cherry Bowl TBA Saturday Feb. 20 @ IHSA State Tourn - Girls Cherry Bowl TBA 13 Varsity

First Row: Blake Johnson, Carson Lewis, Mitchell Oberlag, Stanley Lucas, Rory Margherio, Tyler Schaeffer, Tyler Hinterser, Jake Aurelio, John Paul Krekovich, Jordan Crow, Christian Blandina, James Akeman, Matthew Griffin 2nd Row: Assistant Coach Johnny Warren, Assistant Coach Rob Weimers, Assistant Coach Kevin Greer, Logan Bielicke, Jared Nosser, Connor Stewart, Trevor Henson, Reilly Patton, John Teske, Sam Bramstedt, Colin Kelsey, Colin Fischer, Lucas Tucker, Mason Young, Assistant Coach Andrew Tucker, Head Coach Jason Walker

14 Junior Varsity North & Tournament Ice Hockey

First Row: Mason Young, Jordan Crow, Gavin Menk, Tyler Berry, George Bramstedt, Trevor Dailey, Stanley Lucas, Mitchell Oberlag, Stephen Stewart, Brendan Woods, Andrew LaRose, Blake Johnson 2nd Row: Assistant Coach Rob Weimers, Chase Lawrence, Micah Bell, Matt Kocarnik, Kyle Meehan, James Akeman, Connor Hinterser, Jaren Smidt, Kellin Roettgers, Logan Bielicke, Colin Fischer, Jacob Foley, Ben Kocarnik, Assistant Coach Andrew Tucker, Head Coach Jason Walker GOOD LUCK TIGERS! Go Tigers!

Junior Varsity Ice Hockey - South

First Row: Mitchell Davis, Mitchell Stewart, Sam Gibbons, Trevor Laub, John Paul Twombly, Garret Doolin, Ethan Bogner, Nate Frey, Mark Tucker 2nd Row: Head Coach Johnny Warren, Josh Wiese, Eric Leggitt, Ryan Proctor, Philip Dillier, Logan Corzine, Josh LaVick, William Schuster, Michael Wiese, Colin Salter, Coaches Assistant Ashley Warren, Assistant Coach Dominic Warren (not shown, Raleigh Brazier) 15 Winter Varsity

Front Row: Kylie Hendricks, Olivia Gebhardt, Meagan Modrusic, Chase McQueen 2nd Row: Maddie McDaniel, Taylor Marrs, Jordan Bielicke, Jasmyn Kloster, Blair Baugher, Morgan Goebel, Megan Dannels 3rd Row: Tara Colligan, Paige Way, Lindsey Dial, Kaitlyn Kent, Rachel Mullican, Morgan Allen 4th Row: Marissa Story, Taegan Riley, Haley Hundelt, Hannah Stubits, Emily Voss, Micah Summers

2015-2016 Winter Cheer Coaches 2015-2016 Winter Cheer Seniors

Assistant Coach Cayla Bowen, Head Coach Shanna Combes, Assistant Coach Kelli Davis, Assistant Coach Ashley Walsh Kylie Hendricks, Olivia Gebhardt, Meagan Modrusic, Chase McQueen Go Tigers! 16 Winter Junior Varsity Cheerleading

Front Row: Ashley Myers, Hannah Barker, Meghan Beiser, Amber Smith, Laura Giguere, Aaliah Woods 2nd Row: Lauren Jenkins, Kayleigh Wallace, Madison Wente, Emma Laughlin, Lauren Garver, Grace Hauch, Kylea Dietz 3rd Row: Olivia Maue, Savannah Koch, Natalia Hoffmann, Emily Semar, Emily Hale (not shown Amy Wachowski)

Head Cheerleading Coach Shanna Combes Shanna Combes is the newest member to the EHS Cheerleading coaching staff. Coach Combes previously coached cheerleading at Civic Memorial High School for seven years. During that time her teams qualified for the IHSA state finals three times. Shanna is looking forward to working with a dedicated group of girls and coaches. This year the team anticipates many successes and has its sights set on qualifying for the IHSA state finals and advancing to the second day of competition. These twenty three dedicated student athletes are extremely talented and are consistently striving to improve their skill level. These young people are truly devoted to their community as they voluntarily serve various organizations now and will continue their services throughout the school year. The EHS Varsity cheer team will be competing this year at seven statewide competitions. Mrs. Combes is assisted by Ashley Walsh, Cayla Bowen, and Kelli Davis.

Good Luck Tigers 17 Winter Varsity Dance

Front Row: Megan Winston, Maddie Close, Lauren Trumpy, Grace Carlson 2nd Row: Kirsten Halverson, Grace Pinion, Raechel Roberson, Skylar Van Ryswyk, Anna Beard 3rd Row: Taylor Bond, Olivia Twesten, Sydney Gerber, Camryn Pappert, Ally Gasser, Kristin Branding Head Dance Coach Hilary Duncan Hilary Duncan has coached the Varsity Dance Team for 12 years. The winter season consists of 15 talented girls. The team spent the summer working on technique and increasing the team’s overall skill level. They also qualified to attend the National Dance Competition which will take place in February, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Last year the team made it to finals at Nationals in both jazz and hip hop. The varsity team won three IDTA state titles last year in jazz, lyrical, and hip hop and for the first time made it to State in the IHSA dance series. The girls will continue to work hard to achieve the same success this competition season starting in December. The team continues to participate in community service projects for various organizations and will do so throughout the school year. Mrs. Duncan is assisted by Lisa Stark and Kayla McDonough. GO TIGERS GO!

18 Winter Junior Varsity Dance

Front Row: Desire Huene, Rachel Lavick, Adrianne Newbold 2nd Row: Ally Lunn, Elaine Myers, Maddie Moffett, Ashley Nicastro, Maddison Arseneaux-Castillo, Juleigh Furry, Alyssa Young

2015-2016 Seniors 2015-2016 Dance Coaches

Coach Lisa Stark and Head Coach Hilary Duncan, Not Shown: Coach Kayla McDonough

Taylor Bond, Olivia Twesten, Sydney Gerber, Camryn Pappert, Ally Gasser, Kristin Branding

19 Varsity/JV Boys Swimming Day Date Opponent Place Time Thursday Dec. 17 O Fallon High School EHS - CFAC 5:45PM Tuesday Dec. 29 OF/Sprinfield/EHS Tri Meet EHS - CFAC 12:00PM Saturday Jan. 02 @ Routt Catholic HS Jacksonville YMCA 2:30PM Thursday Jan. 07 Sacred Heart-Griffin HS EHS - CFAC 5:45PM Saturday Jan. 09 @ Normal Comm. HS Invite Normal Comm HS 8:30AM Monday Jan. 18 @ SHG Milestone Invite Sacred Heart-Griffin 10:00AM Saturday Jan. 23 O Fallon High School EHS - CFAC 12:00PM Saturday Jan. 30 @ Springfield High School Springfield HS 11:00AM Saturday Feb. 13 Southern IL HS Boys Championship Invite TBA 12:00PM Saturday Feb. 20 IHSA Boys Sectionals TBA TBA

2015-2016 Boys Swimming Team

Front Row: Carter Todd, Matthew Mendez, Luke Pranger, Josh Ballossini, Alex Naeger, Zac Ballossini, Head Coach Christian Rhoten, Coach Samantha Shaw 2nd Row: Kenny Stryker, Evan Williams, Brian Baggette, Jackson Gibbons, Tyler Morris, David Cipus 3rd Row: Michael Johnson, Noah May, Robert Brown, Graham Peterson, Douglas Van- Dyke, Mark Schoolman (not shown Christopher Byron, Porter LeVasseur, Michael Taplin)

20 2015-2016 Coaches 2015-2016 Senior Boys

Asstant Coach Samantha Shaw, Head Coach Christian Rhoten

Michael Johnson Head Coach Christian Rhoten Christian Rhoten is entering his second year as head coach of the Edwardsville High School swim and dive team. Coach Rhoten was a competitive swimmer for the Edwardsville Breakers YMCA team as a youth and for EHS while in high school. He continued his swimming career at Eastern Illinois University where he competed all four years. Coach Rhoten graduated from EIU with a degree in Elementary Education in the fall of 2013. Christian credits Bob Rettle, his youth coach and the new CFAC Aquatics Director, for much of his success as a swimmer. Last year was the inaugural season for the EHS swim and dive team. 2014 was the first opportunity for EHS to compete as an interscholastic team with a full schedule of dual meets and the opportunity to compete as a team in the IHSA State Series. The 2015 boys’ team had a strong dual meet performance ending up 2nd at IHSA Sectionals and sending two athletes to compete at the IHSA State swim and dive competition. Coming off of a memorable first year, Coach Rhoten has high hopes and expectations for the 2016 season. With a strong group of competitive swimmers and divers, the Tigers swim and dive team is looking forward to a great season. The boys are excited to continue their training at the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center and competing at home and around the state. Coach Rhoten will, again, be assisted by Samantha Shaw, another EHS graduate and former competitive swimmer.

EHS Sports Medicine Department District 7 is committed to offering many great opportunities and programs for its students and athletes. The commitment to the sports medicine program is no exception. Partnerships and collaboration with area physicians and allied healthcare professionals continue to be a key element of the program. Dr. Aaron Omotola, Orthopedist, will begin his fifth year as team physician. Dr. Omotola, along with his wife and two daughters, resides in Edwardsville. Drew Dintelmann is in his eighth year as full-time athletic trainer at Edwardsville High School. Katie Hamilton is in her sixth year as assistant athletic trainer at the high school. Hamilton is provided Drew Dintelmann and Katie Hamilton to the school district by Apex Network Physical Therapy. Dintelmann and Hamilton collaborate with many area healthcare professionals to ensure prompt treatment and proper rehabilitation of injuries incurred from participation in athletics. In addition, the District has a state-of-the-art athletic training room inside the high school and an expanded athletic training room at the Sports Complex. The athletic training rooms allow the District to expand on the quality of care given to EHS athletes as well as provide in-house athletic rehabilitation. It is the District’s goal not only to prevent injury, but also to help EHS athletes rehab in an environment dedicated to their safety and speedy recovery. 21 Go tigers go and good luck!!

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