2012 Football Media Guide NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE INTRODUCTION

Inside the Guide About the Guide

About the Guide 2 The 2012 North Rangers football media guide is intended to be a comprehensive navigational tool for all those who follow the program or Policies & Quick Facts 3 cover it for a local media outlet. The information obtained should provide Featured & Regional Media 4 a glimpse back into the history of the North football program, a detailed account of last year’s 7-3 season, a preview of this year’s schedule and a North Administration 6 look at all the players and coaches who will make up the orange and This is North High School 7 black this fall. 2012 Schedules 10 2012 Season Preview 11 This media guide would not be possible without the time and assistance of many, starting with Rangers head coach George Burich . Access to PAC Info & Schedules 12 statistics, school records, team information and availability for interviews Stadiums 14 with assistant coaches and players was paramount in the completion of the media guide. 2012 Opponents 16 OHSAA Division I - Region 1 21 2012 Roster 22 In addition, thanks to all who provided information on administrators, past teams and players, etc. There are too many to name individually. A huge 2012 Player Profiles 23 debt of gratitude goes out to the “architect” of the media guide, Ed Head Coach George Burich 36 Daugherty . Without Daugherty’s hard work, passion, professionalism, talent and creativity, this would be nothing more than a concept instead of a 2012 Assistant Coaches 37 tangible document. Good luck to Coach Burich and North as the season 2011 Box Scores & Recaps 39 kicks off August 24 at Brush. Go Rangers. 2011 Statistics 42 Individual & Team Records 44 Official Signals 46 Composite Schedule back

MEDIA GUIDE LAYOUT AND CONTENT: Courtesy of Varsity Chalk Talk, Bill Tilton, and Ed Daugherty The Eastlake North football program, the North Athletic Department and COVER ART DESIGNED BY: Varsity Chalk Talk would like to thank you for your interest in covering the Brittany Chay 2012 North Rangers football season. Graphic Designer / Artist [email protected] This publication has been designed to assist you in your coverage of the HELMET DESIGNS: North Rangers' upcoming football season. Please feel free to contact the Courtesy of the Ohio Helmet Project North Athletic Department or Varsity Chalk Talk for any additional and MG Helmets information you may need. NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 3 ABOUT EASTLAKE NORTH

Policies and Procedures Quick Facts

MEDIA INFORMATION TELEVISION / RADIO MAILING ADDRESS

In order for North High School's Office of Local TV crews and visiting radio crews North High School Media Relations to best service should request permission to broadcast 34041 Stevens Blvd Eastlake, Ohio 44095 responsible media members covering games at Nick Carter Stadium through Rangers Football this year, we ask your the North High School Athletic assistance and cooperation with the Department. Courtesy phone lines will GENERAL INFORMATION following policies and procedures be assigned on a first come-first serve basis. All media outlets are responsible Location Eastlake, Ohio for long distance fees. Founded 1957 Enrollment 1,475 (co-educational) GENERAL INFORMATION Nickname Rangers School Colors Orange and Black The 2012 North Rangers Football Media Home Stadium Nick Carter Stadium PHOTOGRAPHERS Guide was prepared by the North Surface Grass Capacity 5,500 Athletic Department and Varsity Chalk Credentials for photographers will be Conference Premier Athletic Talk specifically to assist the media in issued to those representing OHSAA Alignment Division I - Region 1 their coverage of Ranger Football. In- newspapers, bona fide publications season requests for additional and other periodicals by Athletic information should be directed to Director Dennis Reilly. Please make ADMINISTRATION & STAFF Dennis Reilly, Athletics Director; or Bill requests in advance of game day. All Tilton at Varsity Chalk Talk. Superintendent Steve Thompson photographers are expected to honor Principal Jennifer Chauby all sideline policies and are not Director of Athletics Dennis Reilly permitted in the team bench areas, Assistant Director of Athletics Eric Kemelietis lockerroom, or other restricted areas at Campus Switchboard 440-975-3666 GAME CREDENTIALS Nick Carter Stadium or North High Athletics 440-975-3677 School, unless receiving prior Athletics Website www.weschools.org/NorthHigh Only accredited members of the media authorization from the North High Athletics e-mail [email protected] will receive credentials for any game. School Athletic Department. Requests for credentials should be TEAM INFORMATION made by noon on the day prior to the game. Credentials are to be requested Head Coach George Burich INTERNET SITES through the North High School Athletic High School Eastlake North College Mercyhurst Office and Athletic Director Dennis Only accredited internet sites will be Record at North 23-26 (6th season) Reilly. granted game day credentials or Overall Record same e-mail address [email protected] access to North coaches/players for interviews. All inquires must be made to 2011 Record 7-3 ( # 12 in Div I - Region 1 ) the North Athletic Department. 2011 PAC record 4-3 (4th of 8 in PAC) PRESS BOX / MEDIA SEATING Requests will be considered and Base Offense Spread; 4WR granted on a a space-availability basis. The press box at Nick Carter Stadium is Base Defense Pro-Style 4-3 located atop the west side (home side) Lettermen Returning 5 Lettermen Lost 27 bleachers and the working media area of the press box will accommodate a LOCKERROOM POLICY maximum of 30 people. Separate The North High School Football Rangers ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS coaches boxes are available for team maintain a CLOSED lockerroom policy. personnel only. Football Media Contact Bill Tilton Office Phone 440-477-8270 For featured games, media members e-mail address [email protected] will be assigned seats in the press Website VarsityChalkTalk.com Twitter @realchalktalk seating area. Charts will be posted. NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 4 FEATURED MEDIA

Varsity Chalk Talk WELW - 1330 Bill Tilton - Executive Editor The Talk of the Town Spirit Media Group Varsitychalktalk.com is an informational and entertaining Rav Milavec - Play-By-Play online home designed to keep Ray Milavec (pictured R) is the lead play-by-play coaches, players, parents and voice for area high school football games on WELW. fans of Northeast Ohio’s top prep programs updated in specialized ways no other web site can offer. Milavec is a 1965 graduate of St Joseph HS (now VASJ). He retired in 2000 after 30 years as a teacher, administrator, coach and athletic director in Varsitychalktalk.com founder Bill Tilton covered high school sports at the Wickliffe and currently works part-time at Wickliffe MS. News-Herald in Willoughby for 12 years and brings his passion, knowledge, ability to handle the written word and contacts for Milavec was the public address announcer for the Cleveland Cavaliers from covering varsity action to the Internet. 1978-1983. His PA work is well known throughout Lake County, as he has worked with the Lake County Captains since the team debuted in 2003, as Varsitychalktalk.com will provide the kind of inside information that can well as at Jack Britt Memorial Stadium at Rec Park in Painesville for Lake Erie usually only be obtained in the lockerroom. The site is also designed Storm football home games and the News-Herald Senior Bowl at Jerome T specifically to level the playing field among all high school teams. Osborne Sr Stadium. Each team represented on the site - regardless of division, history, tradition or current success - is featured on their own page with game Charlie Malta - Analyst recaps, game previews, photos, podcasts, schedules, stats, rosters, Charlie Malta (pictured L) is the color analyst on the HS football game of the player and coaches profiles, school history, weekly game notes, daily week on WELW. updates, student-athlete features and an “insider” blog that will address the major issues and events in high school football, basketball and Malta is a 1971 North High School graduate. He spent two years at Lakeland beyond. CC and was part of the 28-0 1973 golf team at Lakeland.

The South Rebels football team is a proud partner with Malta is a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service and is serving his varsitychalktalk.com, and all information, stats, highlights and stories second term as a councilman in Willowick’s Ward 3. Malta is a veteran regarding the boys from Shankland Road can be found on the South referee and umpire, and the national director of the USFTL. In 1993 he was team page. elected into the USFTL National Hall of Fame as a Referee.

Varsity Chalk Talk presented by Charlie Malta got his start in radio as a guest on WELW's talk show "North ESPN Cleveland (850 WKNR and Coast Sports". He is also the co-host of “Mondays With Malta,” a high school 1540 KNR2) is a live high school talk show that airs from 7-9 p.m. in the fall and winter. sports talk show broadcast live each Monday night from Hooley House in Mentor. WKNR - 850 Hosted by Bill Tilton, the show airs live from 7-9 p.m. Chalk Talk features ESPN Cleveland interviews with players and coaches from around Northeast Ohio, reviewing the most recently played games and previewing the Good Karma Broadcasting upcoming Friday night gridiron battles. Chris Fedor - Play-by-Play The show streams live at espncleveland.com and clips from the show Chris Fedor is the lead play-by-play voice for ESPN 850 WKNR's High are available in a video archive at varsitychalktalk.com. For more School Hysteria Featured Game of the Week. Fedor is a graduate of information on Hooley House or to view a menu, go to St Edward High School and Baldwin Wallace College, with more 100 www.1funpub.com. games called at the High School and College levels. Fedor has been with WKNR for six years.

Kenny Roda - Analyst A native of Pitssburgh, Kenny Roda is now in his 20th year as part of the WKNR team. Roda holds a communication degree from Baldwin Wallace and has been with WKNR in different roles since 1992. Roda has handled the update desk, show hosting duties, and provided inside information for two decades on the Browns, Indians, Cavs, and OSU Buckeyes. Roda has also done TV work for FSN Ohio.

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2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 5 REGIONAL MEDIA

Television Radio Newspaper

WKYC - TV (Channel 3 - NBC) WELW-AM 1330 The News-Herald 1333 Lakeside Avenue SPIRIT BROADCASTING CORP 7085 Mentor Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114 36913 Stevens Boulevard Willoughby, Ohio 44094 216-344-3333 Willoughby, Ohio 44094 800-947-2737 www.wkyc.com 440-946-1330 440-951-6731 www.cleveland.highschoolsports.com 440-942-9359 www.news-herald.com [email protected] www.welw.com [email protected] [email protected] WEWS - TV (Channel 5 - ABC) The Cleveland Plain Dealer 3001 Euclid Avenue WABQ-AM 1460 Cleveland, Ohio 44115 1801 Superior Avenue 216-431-5555 RADIO ADVANTAGE ONE, LLC Cleveland, Ohio 44114 www.newsnet5.com 713 Forbes Street 216-999-4865 [email protected] Painesville, Ohio 44077 www.cleveland.com [email protected] 440-352-1460 [email protected] www.talk1460.com [email protected] [email protected] WJW - TV (Channel 8 - FOX) 5800 Dick Goddard Way The Ohio Associated Press Cleveland, Ohio 44103 WKNR-AM 850 / WWGK-AM 1540 216-346-3088 1103 Schrock Road 216-432-4241 GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING Columbus, Ohio www.fox8.com 1301 East Ninth Street, Suite 252 614-885-2727 [email protected] Cleveland, Ohio 44114 www.ap.org 216-583-9901 Rusty Miller www.espncleveland.com Eva Parziale - Columbus Bureau Chief WOIO - TV (Channel 19 - CBS) www.gkbsports.com 1717 East 12th Street [email protected] Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-367-7216 800-929-0132 WKRK-FM 92.3 www.woio.com [email protected] CBS RADIO GROUP 1041 Huron Road Cleveland, Ohio 44113 WUAB - TV (Channel 43 - Independent) 216-861-0100 1717 East 12th Street 216-578-0092 Press Box Services Cleveland, Ohio 44114 www.923thefan.com 216-367-7216 [email protected] 800-929-0132 www.43theblock.com A pre-game packet, including a [email protected] WTAM-AM 1100 game program, game notes, depth CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS SportsTimeOhio (STO) charts and statistics is available to 6200 Oak Tree Boulevard, 4th Floor each member of the media. 1333 Lakeside Avenue Independence, Ohio 44131 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-520-2600 216-344-7400 216-642-4636 www.stohd.com www.wtam.com [email protected] Fox Sports Ohio (FSN-Ohio) 9200 South Hills Boulevard Suite 200 Broadview Heights, OH 44147 440-746-8000 www.foxsportsohio.com [email protected] NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 6 ADMINISTRATION

Steve Thompson Jennifer Chauby SUPERINTENDENT PRINCIPAL

Before coming to the Willoughby-Eastlake School District in the summer When Jennifer Chauby was hired by Willoughby- of 2011, Steve Thompson served as the superintendent at Chagrin Falls Eastlake in 1998, she taught 9th grade science, Exempted Village Schools for four years and as the superintendent at chemistry and physics. West Liberty-Salem Local Schools for six years prior to that. During her tenure as a teacher in the district, Thompson - who was given a five-year contract, replaced Keith Miller - she also coached tennis and volleyball as well who retired after 26 years as superintendent at Willoughby-Eastlake. as serving as class advisor, rocket club advisor Thompson is a 1989 graduate of Heidelberg College, where he earned and robotics team coach. In 2004-2005, Chauby a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Teaching. was named Lubrizol Lake County Science Teacher of the Year.

Thompson is on record as saying a major accomplishment at Chagrin In 2006 she was promoted to assistant principal at South High School, Falls he was proud of was the creation and implementation of the and in 2008 she was named the principal at North. Bridges to the World project, with student exchanges in China and another in South Africa. Chauby grew up in Willoughby, where she attended Edison Elementary, Willoughby Middle School and graduated from South High School. She Thompson is now in charge of a district that has 8,500 students and 14 went on to Lakeland Community College where she played fastpitch schools. There are eight elementary schools, three middle schools and softball and earned her Associates Degree. three high schools (Eastlake North, Willoughby South and the Technical Center) in the district. Chauby then transferred to Cleveland State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree, Teacher Certification, Master’s Degree The Willoughby-Eastlake School District also has set a goal to end fiscal and Superintendent’s License. She is currently working on her PhD at year 2013 with a positive cash balance of at least $8.5 million. Kent State University

Chauby has been married to her husband Mike for twenty years. They live in Chardon with their three sons - Matthew age 17, Michael age 16 and Marcus age 11.

Dennis Reilly Chauby believes that all students should be involved in some type of extracurricular activity, and supports sports, academic extracurriculars, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR community involvement and other student clubs.

Dennis Reilly is starting his fourth year as the That is why North offers over 45 extracurricular opportunities for students Athletic Director at North High School. Reilly ranging from Academic Decathlon to Volunteers Club. is a graduate of near-by Mentor High (1992) and earned his degree in special education / She instills in her students, teachers and staff that, “Getting involved and elementary education from Bowling Green staying involved is the key to an enjoyable and successful high school State University in 1997. career.”

In the same year he graduated from BGSU, Reilly joined the Willoughby-Eastlake School District, taking a job as a teacher and coach at Willowick Middle School in 1998.

Reilly coached basketball and tennis from 1998-2001 at Willowick Middle School before moving to North High School to take a job as a special education teacher, a position he still holds today.

Reilly was the head coach of the varsity boys’ basketball team from 2004-2007. He was the assistant athletic director from 2007-2009. In 2009, he succeeded Jim Miller as North’s AD when Miller stepped down prior to the start of the school year.

Reilly is married and has three children. His father, Jim, is the scorekeeper for the Rangers basketball team and his brother, Jimmy, is a well-respected OHSAA basketball referee in the area. NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 7 THIS IS NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

Ranger Honors Honoring the Past

Three awards are given out by the North The North Rangers are honoring the 40th coaching staff at the end of every season that anniversary of the 1972 Greater Cleveland have much more meaning than the usual MVP Conference championship team; a team award might represent. that set a school record with a 9-1 season. This fall, the Rangers will wear the same That's because of the three former Rangers style "N" on their helmets as the 1972 team football players for whom these honors are named for. wore in their record-setting season.

The Jeffrey Neumann Award has been The 1972 Rangers, led by legendary 1972 Season Results established to honor Neumann and the award coach Vic McIntire, won the outright GCC is given to the team's top offensive or defensive crown for the first time since 1962. The Head Coach: Vic McIntire back of the year. Rangers were finally able to hang the Record: 9-1-0 championship banner in 1972, after W North 13 Admiral King 7 Neumann, a starting cornerback for the finishing second in both 1970 and 1971. Rangers in 2006, drowned at Mentor Headlands W North 23 Ashtabula 6 Beach on July 11, 2007 - just weeks before two- a-day practices for his senior season were set to The Rangers were led by a dominating W North 12 Wooster 7 begin. Neumann was a talented defensive defense - dubbed by one local back and a popular player at North. His tragic sportswriter as "The Big Orange Crush". W North 24 Mayfield 0 and unexpected death rocked the program. W North 36 Mentor 6 This is the fifth year anniversary of Neumann's North allowed a mere 47 points in 10 passing. games, posted three shutouts and didn't L North 0 Midpark 7 give up more than eight points to any The award for the player who best embodies W North 26 Maple Heights 6 what it means to be a North Ranger and put all team during the season. individual recognition aside is the Brian W North 20 South 8 Weitzman Award. The Rangers only loss came to Midpark, a 7-0 defeat in Week 6. NOrth responded by W North 16 Bedford 0 On September 11, 1978, Brian Weitzman died in winning four straight to close the year. W North 29 Berea 0 an airplane crash along with his father, his brother, Mitchell, and three others. Weitzman A 29-0 blasting of Berea in the final week Points Scored: 199 was a senior at the time and was co-captain of the season clinched the outright GCC Points Allowed: 43 and starting center for the football team. championship for North, but unfortunately and surprisingly it was not enough to get He served as officer for the junior class council. the Rangers into the Ohio High School He was described as an excellent athlete, true 1972 Harbin Ratings - Reg 1 Athletic Association postseason sportsman and a friend In 1972, only the top team in each region tournament. qualified for the OHSAA football playoffs. Bruce Yee played defensive middle guard as a sophomore at North and then played tackle on 1972 marked the first time the OHSAA had 1 Warren Western Reserve 858 the varsity. At the beginning of summer sanctioned a post-season tournament for 2 practice prior to the start of his senior season football, and the governing body used a Eastlake North 741 with the Rangers, Yee succumbed to leukemia. mathematical calculation developed by 3 Parma 700 a local man. Yee was highly respected among teammates 4 Cleveland St Ignatius 676 and coaches. The Booster Club established the Only the top team in each of the four Bruce Yee Memorial Plaque for the lineman 5 Lakewood St Edward 661 of the year. The criteria for being selected goes regions of a given division (in 1972 only 3 beyond the football field. The winner is to be divisions were recognized by the OHSAA) 6 Middleburg Hts Midpark 626 chosen based on leadership, friendliness, were given a berth in the state semi-final 7 Willoughby South 606 sportsmanship, desire, team spirit, cleanliness, game. loyalty, honesty and trustworthiness. 8 Warren Howland 582 The Rangers finsihed points behind A popular park and softball field also bear eventual state champion, Warren Western 9 Cleveland St Joseph 566 Bruce Yee's name in Eastlake. Reserve High School 10 Berea 542 NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 8 THIS IS NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

BSTW - More Than Letters Rangers Embrace Wounded Warrior Project

BSTW more than just an acronym for the North coach George Burich has a greater This marks the third year of wearing the Rangers respect for the military than many high school camouflage jerseys and raising money and football coaches in Northeast Ohio for the awareness for injured military veterans. Military If you’ve ever seen a North player wearing an simple fact that he has family ties to armed appreciation night for North is September 21 vs. orange and black shirt with the four letters forces. Riverside. “BSTW” on it and wondered what it stood for, it’s probably not what you think. If you’ve never Burich's brother, Mike, is currently serving in the The first year we raised $3,000 and last year we seen the letters on any Rangers apparel, all you military and his late father, George, was a raised more than $6,000 and we just hope that have to do is get stuck behind Coach George Vietnam veteran. it gets better and better each year,” Burich Burich in traffic and there it is - on his vanity said. license plate. So when the idea of supporting We have had a guest speaker the Wounded Warrior Project come in and talk about what Believe in Self, Believe in Teammates, Believe in was brought to Burich's soldiers go through in war. The a Win. attention three years ago, it kids really respond to it. It is a big didn't take long for the Rangers community project as well and to get on board with their coach BSTW. the commitment from everyone and get behind the worthy cause. It goes back to when I was in 9th grade and at North High School has been Coach (Dan) Kukura would always break the great. huddle and say, 'Repeat after me - Believe in The North Rangers are one of about 100 high For the players, I think it is a special thing for the myself, believe in my teammates, believe in a schools nationwide who have supported the kids, and it's not something other schools do. win.' Wounded Warrior Project the past few years in an effort to raise $100,000 to help injured We don't necessarily get a lot of fanfare or attention from it, but we are hoping more That really stuck with me, especially because veterans from the time they finish surgery all the awareness is spread and more schools get my father was my coach in youth football and way through to their daily life out of service. behind the project. those words really spoke to me and pushed me and I tried to do things that way. North's team goal the first year in 2010 was to raise $2,500. The Rangers defeated Bishop Ryan In the past, donations have been accepted and collected in the stands by freshman When I got here at North, it wasn't a philosophy in the first game dedicated to supporting football players and cheerleaders. The that was used, but when I took over as head military veterans two years ago and surpassed proceeds from the 50-50 raffle will be donated coach, I knew it was something I wanted to that goal by raising close to $3,000 for the to the project. Wounded Warrior Project T-shirts bring back and stress to our guys. I shortened it project. are sold. up to BSTW once in a practice plan and it took off from there. North raised $6,372.25 in donations leading up to its Military Appreciation Game to benefit the For more information or to find out more about Wounded Warrior Project on September 9, 2011. how you can support the Wounded Warrior Theories have ranged on the meaning of the In that game, the Rangers whipped visiting Project, contact North coach George Burich at four letters on the North gear for years. Many Midpark, 62-14, to improve to 2-0 when wearing 440-975-3688 or e-mail have guessed it had something to do with the camouflage jerseys in honor of the Wounded [email protected]. rival school in Willoughby - Beat South This Warrior Project. Week was popular guess. Be Strong To Win was another familiar guess at the meaning behind the letters.

But Burich said it's more of a philosophy and an approach than a phrase shortened to an acronym and it is one that he continues to bring up and pound into the psyche of every players in the orange and black.

First we tell them to believe in themselves, because if you don't have self-belief you can do something, you can't help your team. Next you have to believe in your teammates and have faith in them as much as you have faith in your individual abilities. If you do that, you have to believe wins will come. It's something that always rang very true with me and I wanted to make it a part of this program. NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 9 THIS IS NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

Past Inductees - North Hall of Fame North Hall of Fame Inductees - 2012 In 2007, The Eastlake North Rangers Athletic Hall of Fame inducted The North High School Hall of Fame Committee announced its Hall of its first members. Since the inaugural class, five more groups, Fame Class of 2012. These former athletes and coaches are an integral including the 2012 class, of highly decorated Ranger athletes have part of North's successful athletic tradition. They include: received this prestigious honor. Dennis Brundula - Class of 1971 (Track / Field & Football) Kim Cantwell - Class of 1982 (Girls Basketball) Inductee Class of 2007 Joe Delio - Class of 1960 (Basketball - Football - Golf) Jon Dobre - Class of 1965 (Wrestling) Harry Winters - Athletic Director - First at North, also in Willoughby Union Hall of Fame Bob Fickes - Class of 1971 (Track / Field) Nick Carter - Athletic Director - football stadium named after him Terry Hurley - Athletic Director Vic McIntire - Football & Baseball Coach Damon Infalvi - Class of 1966 (Football) Tom Crowe - Basketball Coach Bob Langer - Class of 1959 (Baseball) John Matteucci - Wrestling Coach - brought North 1st state championship team in 1975 Ron Martin - Class of 1960 (Baseball) Joe Topoly - Track Coach John Nekic - Class of 1986 (Soccer) John (Sparky) Sankal - Baseball Coach Jack Polcar - Class of 1966 (Boys Basketball) Russ Nightengale - Girls Basketball Coach JoAnne Stanich - Class of 1980 (Girls Track / Field & Cross Country) Larry Brinkley - Football - Drafted by Minnesota Vikings Jenna Staton - Class of 1989 (Girls Basketball - Track / Field & Cross Country) Gary Cavell - Basketball Girls Basketball Team of 1980 Jim McClure - Baseball Wrestling Team of 1964 Carol Dugan - Girls Basketball Barb Jaksa - Girls Basketball An induction ceremony dinner for the Hall of Fame inductees will John Price - Wrestling - 1st state champ for North Fred Anger - Track and Field - 2 time state champion in pole vault be held September 20, 2012, at The LaMalfa Party Center in 1975 Wrestling Team - 1st Team to Win a State Championship Mentor. Tickets for the event are on sale for $55 per person and Inductee Class of 2008 available through the North High School Hall of Fame Committee. Roger Anderson - Wrestling - 2nd state champion for North Bob Barrett - Track & Field - Discus record still stands from 1959 For information and details related to the dinner and induction Bob Beutel - Football, Basketball & Coach of Girls Basketball Team ceremony, please contact Dave Craig at (440) 257-3636.. Kevin Foley - Track & Field / Cross Country Cheryl Getz - Girls Basketball The 2011 Hall of Fame class will also be honored before the Tom Henderson - Track & Field / Cross Country - Returned to North to teach and coach Justine Albanese-Ianiro - Track & Field / Cross Country Rangers football game on September 21 at Nick Carter Stadium. Howie Krause - Baseball Steve Misick - Soccer - North Head Coach The NHS Hall of Fame Committee is also accepting donations with Bob Peterlin - Basketball/Football - Track & Field proceeds benefiting future HOF events and ceremonies. Howard Smartt - Football Debbie Suba - Volleyball Carl Tomsic - Wrestling - 3rd state champ Vic St. Hillaire - Soccer coach and press box voice of North football 1963 Wrestling Team - 3rd in State of Ohio - Only team to beat Maple Hts during 17 year span.

Inductee Class of 2009 Mickey McDonald - Wrestling - 6th state champion Andy Dow - Football - Taught 36 years in W-E System Renee Stevens-Slocum - Softball Dick Bliss - Wrestling Rick Karel - Wrestling - 5th state champion John Kettunen - Football - Was on Michigan State National Championship Team in 1966 Rocque Trem - Coach and Athletic Director - Girls Slow Pitch team won state championship Jeff Berichon - Soccer Terry Baller - Baseball - Contract with Cleveland Indians also played in the Cinncinati Reds organization Scott Fishel - Basketball Tina Chester-Keller - Track & Field & Cross Country Karen Gregory - Girls Basketball 1980 1600 Meter Relay Team - school record has never been broken Pete Ivkovic - Wrestling - 4th state champion 1961 Football Team (Class of 62 Seniors) - GCC Champions Ron Krause - Baseball - Montreal Expos organization Brian Richert - Track & Field - 1974 state champion in the long jump Inductee Class of 2011 Tara Parks Smith - Track & Field & Cross Country Scott Krause - Baseball - Drafted by Milwaukee Brewers -10th Round Patricia Attamante - Coach Girls Volleyball Bob Foley - Basketball - Career took him to professional level as Head Coach in ABA Bill Futchi - Wrestling - Also in Touch Football Hall of Fame and Ohio State Boxing Association Hall of Fame Claudia Euse - Basketball - Came back to North as a coach for 16 years Jim Miller - Athletic Director - Instrumental in getting North Hall of Fame started Jenny Peterlin-Gromosiak - Basketball - All Ohio Special Mention - Multi-sport standout. 1978 Girls Basketball Team - 23-1, only losing in regional finals to eventual state champions Struthers. Paul Mudrich - Football - Went on to play in SEC at Tulane 1972 Football Team - GCC Champions with 9-1 record, best in North history Randy Perdan - Soccer - All Ohio Lou Colagross - Two trips to state meet in long jump, held school record for 10 years Inductee Class of 2010 Felix Rendina - Track & Cross Country - 10th in State of Ohio Bill Nose - Track & Field Jeff Woo - Wrestling - 2nd in state of Ohio - went on to earn 4 varsity letters at Ohio State Bob Haworth - Baseball Brian Nordstrom - Wrestling - 2nd in the State of Ohio Bob Rettig - Football, Basketball and Track & Field - Went on to West Point on football scholarship Don Delaney - Coach - Coaching career peaked as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers Chuck Hoban - Basketball and Football David Craig - Coach - Numerous championships in both track and wrestling Karen Chaney-Cooper - Girls Basketball 1960 Baseball Team - Won GCC - First championship won by any North team. Mark Molter - Soccer 1973 Golf Team - Sectional and district champions and 9th in state of Ohio Mary Petrecca-Brown - Girls Basketball 1986 Girls Cross Country Team - The Super Six - 5th in the state of Ohio NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 10 2012 SCHEDULES

2012 North Rangers Schedule This Date In History

OPPONENT DATE / TIME / STADIUM AUG 24th 1989 - Pete Rose is banned from baseball for gambling on baseball 1992 - Hurricane Andrew (Category 5) makes Lyndhurst Brush Kolb Field landfall near Miami ARCS August 24; 7:00 pm kickoff AUG 31st 1990 - Ken Griffey Sr and Jr play in same Bedford Nick Carter Stadium game, 1st time for any father-son duo BEARCATS August 31; 7:00 pm kickoff 1997 - Princess Diana dies in a car crash in Paris

Middleburg Heights Midpark George Finnie Stadium SEPT 7th METEORS September 7; 7:00 pm kickoff 1963 - Pro Football Hall of Fame opens in Canton, 17 charter members 1979 - ESPN makes its debut, George Grande Chardon Chardon Memorial Stadium anchors first SportsCenter HILLTOPPERS September 14; 7:00 pm kickoff SEPT 14th 1968 - 60 Minutes debuts on CBS, becomes Painesville Riverside Nick Carter Stadium longest running prime-time show in history BEAVERS September 21; 7:00 pm kickoff 1994 - MLB owners vote unanimously to cancel remaining portion of season over labor dispute Madison Nick Carter Stadium BLUE STREAKS September 28; 7:00 pm kickoff SEPT 21st 1970 - Monday Night Football debuts on Ashtabula Lakeside Lakeside Stadium ABC, the Browns beat the Jets 31-21 DRAGONS October 5; 7:00 pm kickoff 1991 - the Dream Team is announced; will compete in 1992 Barcelona Olympics Hunting Valley University School Nick Carter Stadium PREPPERS October 12; 7:00 pm kickoff SEPT 28th 1940 - University of Michigan RB Tom Harmon scores on runs of 72, 86, and 94. On one TD Geneva SPIRE Institute run, fan runs on the field, attempts to tackle EAGLES October 19; 7:00 pm kickoff Harmon at 3-yard line

OCT 5 Willoughby South Classic Park 1924 - Little Orphan Annie comic strip debuts REBELS October 26; 7:00 pm kickoff in NY Daily News 1991 - Fresno State scores 49 points in quarter, beats New Mexico 94-17

2012 Junior Varsity Schedule 2012 Freshman Schedule OCT 12th 1920 - Indians beat Brooklyn Dodgers to win Aug 25 Brush Arcs H Aug 23 Brush Arcs H franchise's 1st World Series title 1989 - Hershal Walker traded from Cowboys Sept 1 Bedford Bearcats A Aug 30 Bedford Bearcats A to Vikings for 12 players

Sept 8 Midpark Meteors H Sept 6 Midpark Meteors H OCT 19th 1919 - the Reds beat the White Sox 5 games Sept 15 Chardon Hilltoppers H Sept 13 Chardon Hilltoppers H to 3 to win World Series, prompts investigation leading to Black Sox scandal Sept 22 Riverside Beavers A Sept 20 Riverside Beavers A 1987 - Stock Market falls 22% (508 points)

Sept 29 Madison Blue Streaks A Sept 27 Madison Blue Streaks A OCT 26th 1954 - Chevy unveils the V-8 engine Oct 6 Lakeside Dragon H Oct 4 Lakeside Dragon H 1997 - The Marlins beat the Indians 4 games to 3 to win World Series. Game 7 ends on Oct 13 University School Preppers A Oct 11 University School Preppers A 11th inning single by Marlins SS Edgar Renteria off Indians P Charlie Nagy Oct 20 Geneva Eagles H Oct 18 St Ignatius Wildcats H

Oct 27 South Rebels A Oct 25 South Rebels A NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 11 2012 SEASON PREVIEW

It's a new year, and almost a The offensive line is a complete new unit and will be tested brand new look for the North because of a lack of experience. Rangers. However, Burich characterized this year's team as "tough kids, North is coming off a 2011 who aren't dirty, play the game the right way, but don't take campaign that ended with a anything from anybody." That attitude will benefit a young 7-3 record and just short of group during the competitive PAC schedule. the program's first-ever playoff berth. It was the most wins for the football team since 1994. Defensively, Austin Gomez (6-2, 220 pounds) returns to A lot of that success had to do with a strong senior class, anchor the defensive line. including record-setting quarterback George Gresko. North Strnad was steady at safety coach George Burich recognizes it won't be easy to replace the last year and will move to 27 seniors who graduated from last year's successful team, and cornerback. The challenge there are only four returning starters, and of the four, only one will be to replace standouts will play the same position he played in 2012. such as linebacker Brennan Torok and cornerback Nick But the optimism remains on Stevens Boulevard that some new Vogel - both of whom were faces in new places will step up this fall and keep the Rangers selected to play in the 2012 as a contender in the Premier Athletic Conference. News-Herald Senior Bowl. Burich said overall the 2012 Ben Josipovic was Gresko's team is a mix of size and speed. Not huge, but not small. Not main target in the spread slow, but not blazing fast either. attack last year and he returns for his senior season The key to the 2012 season is young players and some unknown as one of the most talented names stepping up and making an impact. athletes on the roster. Josipovic earned numerous Jospiovic will be counted on heavily in whatever role he is in on postseason honors by offense, but the spread attack is not a one-man show. Gresko catching 69 passes for 1,020 wouldn’t have finished his career with the eye-popping yards in 2011. numbers he had if not for the offensive line doing its job, the running game providing balance, and being fortunate to play However, with the graduation of a four-year starter like Gresko, with talented receivers on the outside. Burich will change things up on offense and try Josipovic at quarterback. The 2012 Rangers will need a collective team effort to reach their goals and follow up the success of 2011. It was a Junior running back Mike Ranallo is 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, and productive and promising summer, and the chemistry and should be the team's featured back this season after an attitude seem good. impressive junior varsity campaign. But as Burich said, it’s time to see it all be put together on the A.J. Strnad is a senior that will play slot receiver on offense. varsity field on Friday nights. The test starts August 24th at Brush.

At 6-foot-5, junior Anton Vrabec Which unknown Rangers are ready to step up and make a should become a favorite target name for themselves? Find out over the next 10 weeks. in the Rangers' passing attack. And Vrabec has emerged as a solid backup QB option. NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 12 PREMIER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

15 Years of the P - A - C A Look Back

The Premier Athletic Conference was formed in 1998 with five original 2007 PAC Standing members - Chardon, Madison, North, Riverside and South. The Rangers, Team PAC Overall along with long-time rival the Rebels, arrived in the new league from the Chardon 4-1 7-3 Greater Cleveland Conference. Madison 4-1 7-4 Riverside 4-1 7-4 South 2-3 3-7 The football schedule for the newly formed conference was unique and NORTH 1-4 3-7 posed some scheduling difficulties early on because each school had Lakeside 0-5 2-8 just four conference games and had to find six non-conference opponents, including one in the second half of the year when most teams are in the midst of their own conference schedule. 2008 PAC Standing Team PAC Overall In 2007, Ashtabula Lakeside was added to the Premier Athletic Conference to give the teams an even number with six schools. South 5-0 8-3 Madison 4-1 8-4 Lakeside 2-3 5-5 In 2011, the PAC again expanded, adding Geneva and University, and Riverside 2-3 5-5 NORTH 1-4 4-6 all eight schools now play a more traditional seven-conference game Chardon 1-4 3-7 schedule in weeks 4 through 10. Riverside athletic director George Bellios has commendably served as Premier Athletic Conference commissioner since 1998 2009 PAC Standing Team PAC Overall South has dominated the conference in football with seven championships in the first 14 seasons, and the Rebels have won the last South 5-0 8-2 four titles in a row. Geneva, Lakeside, North and University will head into Madison 4-1 4-6 Lakeside 3-2 5-5 the 2012 season in search of their first PAC crown in football. NORTH 2-3 4-6 Riverside 1-4 2-8 Chardon 0-5 2-8

2012 Premier Athletic Conference Composite Schedule 2010 PAC Standing Team PAC Overall Friday, September 14 Saturday, October 6 NORTH RANGERS at Chardon Hilltoppers Riverside Beavers at University Preppers South 5-0 9-2 Geneva Eagles at South Rebels Madison 4-1 7-3 Lakeside Dragons at Riverside Beavers Thursday, October 11 Riverside 3-2 4-6 University Preppers at Madison Blue Streaks Madison Blue Streaks at Geneva Eagles NORTH 2-3 5-5 Chardon 1-4 4-6 Friday, September 21 Friday, October 12 Lakeside 0-5 0-10 Madison Blue Streaks at Chardon Hilltoppers Chardon Hilltoppers at Riverside Beavers Lakeside Dragons at Geneva Eagles Lakeside Dragons at South Rebels Riverside Beavers at NORTH RANGERS University Preppers at NORTH RANGERS

Saturday, September 22 Friday, October 19 2011 PAC Standing South Rebels at University Preppers Lakeside Dragons at Madison Blue Streaks Team PAC Overall NORTH RANGERS at Geneva Eagles Friday, September 28 Riverside Beavers at South Rebels South 7-0 8-3 Chardon Hilltoppers at South Rebels University Preppers at Chardon Hilltoppers University School 6-1 9-2 Geneva Eagles at Riverside Beavers Madison 5-2 8-3 Madison Blue Streaks at NORTH RANGERS Friday, October 26 NORTH 4-3 7-3 University Preppers at Lakeside Dragons Chardon Hilltoppers at Lakeside Dragons Chardon 3-4 4-6 Madison Blue Streaks at Riverside Beavers Riverside 2-5 3-7 Friday, October 5 South Rebels at NORTH RANGERS Geneva 1-6 3-7 Geneva Eagles at Chardon Hilltoppers Lakeside 0-7 1-9 NORTH RANGERS at Lakeside Dragons Saturday, October 27 South Rebels at Madison Blue Streaks Geneva Eagles at University Preppers NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 13 PREMIER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

2012 Premier Athletic Conference Teams The Classic at Classic Park

Chardon Hilltoppers NORTH RANGERS The Lake County Captains, the class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, will host the first ever high 151 Chardon Avenue 34041 Stevens Boulevard school football game at Classic Park on Friday, Chardon, Ohio Eastlake, Ohio October 26 at 7 p.m. as the North Rangers and Principal Andrew Fetchik Principal Jennifer Chauby South Rebels will meet in "The Border Battle at Athletic Director Doug Snyder Athletic Director Dennis Reilly Classic Park." Head Coach Mitch Hewitt Head Coach George Burich The baseball field at Classic Park will be Colors Red and Black Colors Orange and Black transformed into a football field with one end zone in front of the first base dugout and the other end Years in the PAC 15 Years in the PAC 15 zone in front of the left field bleachers. This is a PAC Championships 4 (2 outright) PAC Championships 0 All-time PAC Record 36-27 All-time PAC Record 22-41 similar configuration to the game that was played at Wrigley Field in 2011 between Northwestern and Illinois. Due to limited space behind the left field Geneva Eagles Riverside Beavers end zone, the game will be played in a similar fashion as the contest that was played at Wrigley 1301 South Ridge Road East 585 Riverside Drive Field, in that the offensive team will switch Geneva, Ohio Painesville, Ohio directions on the field once they reach the 30 yard line while heading toward the bleachers. Principal Doug Wetherholt Principal Pete Hilatzos Athletic Director Jennifer Richards Athletic Director George Bellios Head Coach Tony Hasslett Head Coach Dave Bors “We have been looking into playing a football game at Classic Park for several years and after Colors Scarlet and Gray Colors Black and Gold reviewing several field configurations, it was determined that the proposed layout will Years in the PAC 1 Years in the PAC 15 PAC Championships 0 PAC Championships 3 (2 outright) maximize the fan experience for this historic All-time PAC Record 1-6 All-time PAC Record 26-37 rivalry,” Captains general manager Brad Seymour said.

Lakeside Dragons South Rebels Tickets go on sale August 24 at the Classic Park box office, online at CaptainsBaseball.com and by 6600 Sanborn Road 5000 Shankland Blvd phone at 440-954-WINS (9467). Reserved seats are Ashtabula, Ohio Willoughby Ohio $8 in advance and $10 on the day of the game. Principal Donald Rapose Principal Paul Lombardo Athletic Director Robert McGruder Athletic Director Steve Nedlick “We are excited for the opportunity to christen Head Coach Head Coach Matt Duffy Classic Park to football with one of the best rivalry games in Northeast Ohio,” North coach George Colors Forest Green and Vegas Gold Colors Columbia Blue and Gray Burich said.

Years in the PAC 5 Years in the PAC 15 Both schools will be offering VIP party packages PAC Championships 0 PAC Championships 7 All-time PAC Record 5-22 All-time PAC Record 44-19 that include preferred seating and a pre-game buffet for only $40. A limited number of party suites are also available for $560, which includes 16 Madison Blue Streaks University Preppers game tickets and seating in the climate controlled Party Suite level of Classic Park. 3100 Burns Road 2785 SOM Center Road Madison, Ohio Hunting Valley, Ohio

Principal William Fisher, Jr Head Master Steven Murphy Athletic Director John Dragas Athletic Director Head Coach Tim Willis Head Coach Jim Stephens

Colors Blue and White Colors Maroon and Black

Years in the PAC 15 Years in the PAC 2 PAC Championships 3 (1 outright) PAC Championships 0 All-time PAC Record 38-25 All-time PAC Record 6-1 NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 14 NICK CARTER STADIUM

Nick Carter Stadium Tressell Field at

34041 Stevens Boulevard George Finnie Stadium Eastlake, Ohio Built: 1959 141 East Bagley Road Playing Surface: Grass Berea, Ohio Seating Capacity: 5,500 Built: 1971 (Major Renovation: 2008) Playing Surface: Field Turf Seating Capacity: 7,800

Nick Carter Stadium, located on Others in the HOF Class of 2007 the Northeast part of the Eastlake include Rangers icons like John North High School campus, was Matteucci, Vic McIntyre, Spark built in 1959. Originally, the Sankal, Tom Crowe and Russ stadium was home to both North Nightengale. and the other member of the Willoughby-Eastlake School Carter is also in the Perry High District - the South Rebels - until School Athletic Hall of Fame. 1963 when South built its own From 1930 to 1932, Carter earned George Finnie Stadium, located on the campus of facility. The Rebels play their nine varsity letters in football, Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, is a premier stadium on the non-Division I college level used home games at Harry E. Winters basketball and track at Perry for for a multitude of sports, but primarily for football Stadium in Willoughby. the Pirates. During the 1932 and track and field. The Baldwin-Wallace Yellow football season, he carried the Jacket men’s and women’s soccer teams also Nick Carter Stadium is home to ball 32 times in a row against play at Finnie and the stadium has hosted women’s softball games. the North Rangers football team, Mentor. the North boys and girls soccer In addition, Finnie Stadium is the home field for squads and boys and girls tract While attending Kent State both Berea High School and Midpark High School teams at the school. The stadium University, he lettered in (Middleburgh Heights). Finnie Stadium has hosted seats 5,500 and the surface is wrestling, football and track. three NCAA Division III national championship track meets, several Ohio High School Athletic natural grass. Carter reached the final trials for Association football playoff games as well as the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team, being a regional and state championship site for The annual Ranger Relays are run narrowly missing the squad. His at Nick Carter Stadium each opponent went on to take a spring, one of the marquee track silver medal in Berlin in 1936. In 2008, Finnie was upgraded with new field turf and a state-of-the-art track surface. The new track and field events in Northeast surface at Finnie Stadium is one of only four of its Ohio. Nick coached high school kind in the world. The same surface was used at football, basketball, baseball and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The stadium renovation The stadium is named after Nick track in Painesville from 1952 to project was spearheaded by a $500,000 donation by the Tressel Family and Tressel Field was named Carter, who was a head football 1957. in honor of longtime B-W coach Lee Tressel and his coach and served as North’s wife Eloise, whose son, Jim, won a national athletic director from 1959-1977 Renovations are planned for Nick championship as the head coach at Ohio State in and it was formally dedicated to Carter Stadium, including an 2001. Carter prior to the start of the upgrade of the restrooms and 1978 season. bleachers, and the addition of on- George Finnie Stadium was built in 1971 and was site locker rooms. The current dedicated in honor of the late B-W trustee for Carter was one of the original locker rooms are located inside whom it is named North High Athletic Hall of Fame the high school, not in the inductees in 2007. stadium. The largest crowd to ever see a game occurred in 1998 when B-W hosted Mount Union College and more than 10,000 fans packed Finnie Stadium NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 15 VISITING STADIUMS

Korb Field Memorial Stadium 4875 Glenlyn Road Built: 1965 424 North Street Built: 2000 Lyndhurst, Ohio Playing Surface: Field Turf Chardon, Ohio Playing Surface: Field Turf Home of: Brush Arcs Seating Capacity: 4,500 Home of: Chardon Hilltoppers Seating Capacity: 6,000 Game Date: August 24th Game Date: September 14th

Korb Field, located on the northeast Chardon Memorial Stadium was opened portion of the Brush High School campus in 2000. The stadium, located on the high on Glenlyn Road in Lyndhurst, is a school campus adjacent to Chardon multipurpose athletic facility used for Middle School, is home to the Chardon football, soccer and track. Hilltoppers football team, and the boys Korb Field went through a state-of-the-art renovation that began in 1999 and girls soccer and track events. and was completed in 2000, which included installation of a new press The completed Memorial Stadium was built parallel to the previous home box, updating existing bleachers and going from natural grass to field turf. of the Hilltoppers football team, but the construction of the new stadium 12 In 2005, the Arcs under Coach Jason Hall were undefeated (4-0) on the years ago eliminated the on-campus baseball stadium. Korb Field turf on the way to the school’s first football playoff berth. The The original Astroplay surface at Memorial Stadium was replaced and field is regarded as one of the best in Northeast Ohio and has been used updated in the summer of 2009. The stadium has served as the host of at a neutral site host for Ohio High School Athletic Association postseason many Ohio High School Athletic Association playoff football games over tournament games in football and boys and girls soccer. the years, and its state-of-the-art scoreboard and newly installed field turf are generally recognized as among the best of their kind in the area. Korb Field is also the home to Notre Dame College football, women’s lacrosse, and men’s and women’s Soccer. Korb Field was the site of Notre Chardon defeated Maple Heights in a first-round playoff game at Dame College’s first game as a Division II program in August of 2010 - a Chardon Memorial Stadium in 2003, which was the first step in a march contest the Falcons lost to Mercyhurst, 23-0. toward the Division II state semifinals that postseason

Lakeside Stadium SPIRE Institute 6600 Sanbron Road Built: 2006 1822 South Broadway Built: 2009 Ashtabula, Ohio Playing Surface: Field Turf Geneva, Ohio Playing Surface: Field Turf Home of: Lakeside Dragons Seating Capacity: 5,250 Home of: Geneva Eagles Seating Capacity: 10,000 Game Date: October 5th Game Date: October 19th

Lakeside Stadium is the home to the Lakeside Covering nine acres at the state-of-the- Dragon. Built for the start of the 2006 season art SPIRE Institute in Geneva, the Eagles' with funds generated from a property tax levy, home stadium is a synthetic, multi-sport, the Dragons are 11-22 since the facility opened lighted field. six seasons ago. The stadium has an 8-lane, 400-meter polyurethane international track, broadcast standard sound system, lighting and cabling, and an AstroTurf Lakeside Stadium was the first stadium in Ashtabula County to have an 3D infield that accommodates a FIFA sized soccer field, football and a artificial playing surface – Sportex Field Turf in this case. men’s/women’s lacrosse. The outdoor field at SPIRE has a spectator capacity of 10,000, including 5,000 bleacher seats and 1,200 captain’s The field is ringed by an 8-lane track and the facility also features the chairs. larges pressbox in Ashtabula County There are indoor concession areas servicing both sides of the stadium. In The new Stadium features chairback reserve seating and handicap addition, the players and coaches are treated to Pro-style home and accessible front row seats. away locker rooms. The outdoor field is part of a world-class facility in western Ashtabula County that was founded as part of the non-profit Lakeside Stadium replaces the aging former home of the Dragons. Geneva Area Recreation, Education and Athletic Trust (GaREAT), SPIRE George Albert ‘Chic’ Guarnieri Field (also known as Bula Field), located at Institute first opened its doors in 2009 as the GaREAT Sports Complex. West Junior High had been used since World Warr II At that time, SPIRE consisted of one 215,000 sq. ft. building housing a synthetic turf field used as a full-size soccer, lacrosse, football, baseball, softball, field hockey or rugby field and a multipurpose court surface for volleyball courts, basketball courts, tennis, gymnastics and mat sports. In the fall of 2010, a 7,000-seat synthetic turf football and soccer stadium with a 400-meter track opened. Enhancements are still ongoing. NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 16 2012 OPPONENTS

BRUSH ARCS BEDFORD BEARCATS Week 1 Week 2 Friday, August 24, 2012 Friday, August 31, 2012 Kolb Field Nick Carter Stadium South Euclid, Ohio Eastlake, Ohio 7:00 PM kickoff 7:00 PM kickoff

School Information School Information LOCATION 4875 Glenlyn Road LOCATION 475 Narthfield Road Lyndhurst, Ohio Bedford, Ohio ENROLLMENT 1,520 (co-educational) ENROLLMENT 905 (co-educational) AFFLIATION Public - South Euclid-Lyndhurst City Schools AFFLIATION Public - Bedford City Schools SUPERINTENDENT William Zelei SUPERINTENDENT Sherman Micsak PRINCIPAL Kenya Harrington PRINCIPAL Samuel Vawters

Football Information Football Information NICKNAME Arcs NICKNAME Bearcats COLORS Brown and Gold COLORS Green, White and Black CONFERENCE Northeast Ohio Conference - Lake Division CONFERENCE Lake Erie League OHSAA Division I - Region 1 OHSAA Division II - Region 6

STADIUM Korb Field (3,500) STADIUM Bedford Bearcat Stadium (6,500) ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Mike Murphy ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Sean Jackson HEAD COACH Josh Wells (1st season) HEAD COACH Sean Williams (3rd season) RECORD AT SCHOOL 0-0 RECORD AT SCHOOL 6-14 OVERALL RECORD 0-0 OVERALL RECORD 6-14

2012 Schedule 2012 Schedule DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SITE DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SITE

Aug 24 NORTH RANGERS Korb Field Aug 24 at Olmsted Falls Bulldogs Charles Harding Stad Aug 31 MADISON BLUE STREAKS Korb Field Aug 31 at North Rangers Nick Carter Stadium Sept 7 at Kenston Bombers Bomber Stadium Sept 7 BENEDICTINE BENGALS Bearcat Stadium Sept 14 at Valley Forge Patriots Byers Field Sept 14 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS TIGERS Bearcat Stadium Sept 21 TWINSBURG TIGERS Korb Field Sept 21 at Euclid Panthers Sparky DiBiasio Stadium Sept 28 at Mayfield Wildcats Wildcat Park Sept 28 LORAIN TITANS Bearcat Stadium Oct 4 at Normandy Invaders Byers Field Oct 5 at Shaw Cardinals Shaw Stadium Oct 12 SHAKER HEIGHTS RED RAIDERS Korb Field Oct 12 WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS TIGERS Bearcat Stadium Oct 18 at Parma Redmen Byers Field Oct 19 at Warren G Harding Raiders Mollenkopf Stadium Oct 26 GARFIELD HEIGHTS BULLDOGS Korb Field Oct 27 MAPLE HEIGHTS MUSTANGS Bearcat Stadium 2011 Results ( 4-6 overall, 4-1 NEO-Lake ) 2011 Results ( 4-6 Overall, 3-4 LEL ) DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SCORE DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SCORE

Aug 26 North Rangers L 20-51 Aug 26 Olmsted Falls Bulldogs W 49-20 Sept 2 Madison Blue Streaks L 35-42 Sept 3 St Ignatius Wildcats L 13-51 Sept 9 Kenston Blue Bombers L 27-31 Sept 9 Benedictine Bengals L 19-27 Sept 16 Valley Forge Patriots W 42-12 Sept 16 Shaker Heights Red Raiders W 32-14 Sept 23 Twinsburg Tigers L 27-48 Sept 23 Warren Harding Raiders W 12-7 Sept 30 Mayfield Wildcats L 7-10 Sept 30 Warrensville Heights Tigers W 20-6 Oct 6 Normandy Invaders W 34-0 Oct 7 Lorain Titans L 20-23 Oct 14 Lakewood Rangers W 20-0 Oct 14 Shaw Cardinals L 13-27 Oct 21 Parma Redmen W 49-10 Oct 21 Maple Heights Mustangs L 0-22 Oct 28 Garfield Heights Bulldogs L 27-41 Oct 28 Euclid Panthers L 27-40 NORTH RANGERS

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MIDPARK METEORS CHARDON HILLTOPPERS Week 3 Week 4 Friday, September 7, 2012 Friday, September 14, 2012 Tressel Field at George Finnie Stadium Chardon Memorial Field Berea, Ohio Chardon, Ohio 7:00 PM kickoff 7:00 PM kickoff

School Information School Information LOCATION 7000 Paula Drive LOCATION 151 Chardon Avenue Middleburg Heights, Ohio Chardon, Ohio ENROLLMENT 1,565 (co-educational) ENROLLMENT 1,199 (co-educational) AFFLIATION Public - Berea City School District AFFLIATION Public - Chardon Local School District SUPERINTENDENT Derran Wimer SUPERINTENDENT Joe Bergant PRINCIPAL Paul Kish PRINCIPAL Andrew Fetchik

Football Information Football Information NICKNAME Meteors NICKNAME Hilltoppers COLORS Brown and Orange COLORS Red and Black CONFERENCE Southwestern Conference CONFERENCE Premier Athletic Conference OHSAA Division I - Region 1 OHSAA Division II - Region 5

STADIUM Tressel Field at George Finnie Stadium (10,000) STADIUM Memorial Stadium (5,500) ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Robert Johnson ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Doug Snyder HEAD COACH Dave McFarland (1st season) HEAD COACH Mitch Hewitt (2nd season) RECORD AT SCHOOL 0-0 RECORD AT SCHOOL 4-6 OVERALL RECORD OVERALL RECORD 4-6

2012 Schedule 2012 Schedule DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SITE DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SITE

Aug 24 at Parma Redmen Byers Field Aug 24 WEST GEAUGA WOLVERINES Memorial Stadium Aug 31 OPEN Aug 31 at Kenston Bombers Bomber Stadium Sept 7 NORTH RANGERS Finnie Stadium Sept 7 at Maple Heights Mustangs Mustang Stadium Sept 14 OLMSTED FALLS BULLDOGS Finnie Stadium Sept 14 NORTH RANGERS Memorial Stadium Sept 21 at Avon Lake Shoremen Memorial Stadium Sept 21 MADISON BLUE STREAKS Memorial Stadium Sept 28 at Amherst Steele Comets Comets Stadium Sept 28 at South Rebels Harry Winters Stadium Oct 5 at North Olmsted Eagles N. Olmsted Stadium Oct 5 GENEVA EAGLES Memorial Stadium Oct 12 at Westlake Demons Duchez Stadium Oct 12 at Riverside Beavers Riverside Stadium Oct 19 BRECKSVILLE-BH BEES Finnie Stadium Oct 19 UNIVERSITY SCHOOL PREPPERS Memorial Stadium Oct 26 BEREA BRAVES Finnie Stadium Oct 26 at Lakeside Dragons Lakeside Stadium 2011 Results ( 2-8 overall, 1-6 SWC ) 2011 Results ( 4-6 Overall, 3-4 PAC ) DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SCORE DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SCORE

Aug 26 Parma Redmen L 7-13 Aug 27 West Geauga Wolverine L 9-30 Sept 1 Valley Forge Patriots W 44-10 Sept 2 Kenston Bombers W 41-26 Sept 9 North Rangers L 14-62 Sept 10 Maple Heights Mustangs L 13-26 Sept 16 Olmsted Falls Bulldogs L 32-34 Sept 17 North Rangers L 21-39 Sept 23 Avon Lake Shoremen L 0-28 Sept 24 Madison Blue Streaks L 3-28 Sept 30 Amherst Steele Comets W 24-21 Sept 30 South Rebels L 35-49 Oct 7 North Olmsted Eagles L 16-31 Oct 8 Geneva Eagles W 44-18 Oct 14 Westlake Demons L 14-21 (ot) Oct 15 Riverside Beavers W 34-28 Oct 21 Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees L 9-32 Oct 22 University School Preppers L 35-38 Oct 28 Berea Braves L 27-49 Oct 29 Lakeside Dragons W 63-0 NORTH RANGERS

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RIVERSIDE BEAVERS MADISON BLUE STREAKS Week 5 Week 6 Friday, September 21, 2012 Friday, September 28, 2012 Nick Carter Stadium Nick Carter Stadium Eastlake, Ohio Eastlake, Ohio 7:00 PM kickoff 7:00 PM kickoff

School Information School Information LOCATION 585 Riverside Drive LOCATION 3100 Burns Road Painesville, Ohio Madison, Ohio ENROLLMENT 1,105 (co-educational) ENROLLMENT 813 (co-educational) AFFLIATION Public - Riverside Local Schools AFFLIATION Public - Madison Local Schools SUPERINTENDENT James Kalis SUPERINTENDENT Roger Goudy PRINCIPAL Peter Hiliatzos PRINCIPAL William Fisher

Football Information Football Information NICKNAME Beavers NICKNAME Blue Streaks COLORS Black and Gold COLORS Blue and White CONFERENCE Premier Athletic Conference CONFERENCE Premier Athletic Conference OHSAA Division I - Region 1 OHSAA Division II - Region 5

STADIUM Riverside Stadium (3,500) STADIUM Memorial Stadium (4,000) ATHLETIC DIRECTOR George Bellios ATHLETIC DIRECTOR John Dragas HEAD COACH Dave Bors (3rd season) HEAD COACH Tim Willis (13th season) RECORD AT SCHOOL 7-13 RECORD AT SCHOOL 78-47 OVERALL RECORD 28-23 OVERALL RECORD 78-47

2012 Schedule 2012 Schedule DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SITE DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SITE

Aug 24 PERRY PIRATES Riverside Stadium Aug 24 CORTLAND LAKEVIEW BULLDOGS Memorial Stadium Aug 31 at West Geauga Wolverines Howell Stadium Aug 31 at Brush Arcs Korb Field Sept 7 at Harvey Red Raiders Jack Britt Stadium Sept 7 PERRY PIRATES Memorial Stadium Sept 14 LAKESIDE DRAGONS Riverside Stadium Sept 14 UNIVERSITY SCHOOL PREPPERS Memorial Stadium Sept 21 at North Rangers Nick Carter Stadium Sept 21 at Chardon Hilltoppers Memorial Stadium Sept 28 GENEVA EAGLES Riverside Stadium Sept 28 at North Rangers Nick Carter Stadium Oct 6 at University School Preppers Scovil Field Oct 5 SOUTH REBELS Memorial Stadium Oct 12 CHARDON HILLTOPPERS Riverside Stadium Oct 11 at Geneva Eagles SPIRE Institute Oct 19 at South Rebels Harry Winters Stadium Oct 19 LAKESIDE DRAGONS Memorial Stadium Oct 26 MADISON BLUE STREAKS Riverside Stadium Oct 26 at Riverside Beavers Lakeside Stadium 2011 Results ( 3-7 Overall, 2-5 PAC ) 2011 Results ( 8-3 Overall, 5-2 PAC ) DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SCORE DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SCORE

Aug 26 Perry Pirates L 20-27 Aug 26 Cortland Lakeview Bulldogs W 42-20 Sept 23 West Geauga Wolverines L 0-21 Sept 2 Bursh Arcs W 42-35 Sept 9 Harvey Red Raiders W 28-11 Sept 9 Perry Pirates W 34-6 Sept 16 Lakeside Dragons W 44-20 Sept 17 University School Preppers L 14-20 Sept 23 North Rangers L 11-13 Sept 23 Chardon Hilltoppers W 28-3 Sept 30 Geneva Ealges W 35-15 Sept 30 North Rangers W 27-20 Oct 6 University School Preppers L 22-44 Oct 7 South Rebels L 28-42 Oct 13 Chardon Hilltoppers L 28-34 Oct 13 Geneva Eagles W 27-0 Oct 21 South Rebles L 7-21 Oct 21 Lakeside Dragons W 59-6 Oct 28 Madison Blue Streaks L 21-59 Oct 28 Riverside Beavers W 59-21 Nov 5 Aurora Greenmen (regional quarterfinal) L 20-45 NORTH RANGERS

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LAKESIDE DRAGONS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL PREPPERS Week 7 Week 8 Friday, October 5, 2012 Friday, October 12, 2012 Lakeside Stadium Nick Carter Stadium Ashtabula, Ohio Eastlake, Ohio 7:00 PM kickoff 7:00 PM kickoff

School Information School Information LOCATION 6600 Sanborn Road LOCATION 2785 SOM Center Road Ashtabula, Ohio Hunting Valley, Ohio ENROLLMENT 1,191 (co-educational) ENROLLMENT 414 (boys- Upper School) AFFLIATION Public - Ashtabula Area City Schools AFFLIATION Private SUPERINTENDENT Joseph Donatone HEAD MASTER Steven S Murray PRINCIPAL Donald Rapose ASSOCIATE HEAD MASTER Donald Molten, Jr

Football Information Football Information NICKNAME Dragons NICKNAME Preppers COLORS Forest Green and Vegas Gold COLORS Maroon and Black CONFERENCE Premier Athletic Conference CONFERENCE Premier Athletic Conference OHSAA Division II - Region 5 OHSAA Division III - Region 9

STADIUM Lakeside Stadium (5,000) STADIUM Scovil Field (2,500) ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Robert McGruder ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Ron Shapiro HEAD COACH Ryan David (2nd season) HEAD COACH James Stephens (13th season) RECORD AT SCHOOL 1-9 RECORD AT SCHOOL 71-55 OVERALL RECORD 1-9 OVERALL RECORD 71-55

2012 Schedule 2012 Schedule DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SITE DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SITE

Aug 24 at Warren Howland Tigers Lombardo Stadium Aug 24 at Massillon Jackson Polar Bears Fife Stadium Aug 31 at Perry Pirates Alumni Stadium Aug 31 - - OPEN DATE - - Sept 7 EDGEWOOD WARRIORS Lakeside Stadium Sept 8 NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL LATIN LIONS Scovil Field Sept 14 at Riverside Beavers Riverside Stadium Sept 14 at Madison Blue Streaks Memorial Stadium Sept 21 at Geneva Eagles SPIRE Institute Sept 22 SOUTH REBELS Scovil Field Sept 28 UNIVERSITY SCHOOL PREPPERS Lakeside Stadium Sept 28 at Lakeside Dragons Lakeside Stadium Oct 5 NORTH RANGERS Lakeside Stadium Oct 6 RIVERSIDE DRAGONS Scovil Field Oct 12 at South Rebels Harry Winters Stadium Oct 12 at North Rangers Nick Carter Stadium Oct 19 at Madison Blue Streaks Memorial Stadium Oct 19 at Chardon Hilltoppers Memorial Stadium Oct 26 CHARDON HILLTOPPERS Lakeside Stadium Oct 27 GENEVA EAGLES Scovil Field 2011 Results ( 1-9 Overall, 0-7 PAC ) 2011 Results ( 9-2 Overall, 6-1 PAC ) DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SCORE DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SCORE

Aug 25 Warren Howland Tigers L 0-33 Aug 26 Hawken Hawks W 27-6 Sept 23 Perry Pirates L 22-53 Sept 3 Villa Angela St Joseph Vikings W 42-0 Sept 9 Edgewood Warriors W 20-0 Sept 10 Shaker Heights Red Raiders W 34-27 Sept 16 Riverside Beavers L 20-44 Sept 17 Madison Blue Streaks W 20-14 Sept 23 Geneva Eagles L 6-10 Sept 23 South Rebels L 21-36 Oct 1 University School Preppers L 0-68 Oct 1 Lakeside Dragons W 68-0 Oct 7 North Rangers L 0-42 Oct 6 Riverside Beavers W 44-22 Oct 13 South Rebels L 18-58 Oct 15 North Rangers W 41-7 Oct 21 Madison Blue Streaks L 6-59 Oct 22 Chardon Hilltoppers W 38-35 Oct 28 Chardon Hilltoppers L 0-63 Oct 29 Geneva Ealges W 42-6 Nov 5 Akron St Vincent St Mary Irish (reg qtr final) L 14-27 NORTH RANGERS

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GENEVA EAGLES SOUTH REBELS Week 9 Week 10 Friday, October 19, 2012 Friday, October 26, 2012 SPIRE Institute Classic Park Geneva, Ohio Eastlake, Ohio 7:00 PM kickoff 7:00 PM kickoff

School Information School Information LOCATION 1301 South Ridge Road East LOCATION 5000 Shankland Road Geneva, Ohio Willoughby, Ohio ENROLLMENT 1,200 (co-educational) ENROLLMENT 1,369 (co-educational) AFFLIATION Public - Geneva Area City Schools AFFLIATION Public - Willoughby-Eastlake Schools SUPERINTENDENT Mary Zapitelli SUPERINTENDENT Steve Thompson PRINCIPAL Doug Wetherholt PRINCIPAL Paul Lombardo

Football Information Football Information NICKNAME Eagles NICKNAME Rebels COLORS Red, White, and Silver COLORS Columbia Blue and Gray CONFERENCE Premier Athletic Conference CONFERENCE Premier Athletic Conference OHSAA Division II - Region 5 OHSAA Division I - Region 1

STADIUM SPIRE Institute (5,500) STADIUM Harry E Winters Stadium (6,000) ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Pam Justice ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Steve Nedlik HEAD COACH Anthony Hassett (9th season) HEAD COACH Matt Duffy (10th season) RECORD AT SCHOOL 32-48 RECORD AT SCHOOL 66-30 OVERALL RECORD 32-48 OVERALL RECORD 66-30

2012 Schedule 2012 Schedule DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SITE DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SITE

Aug 24 EDGEWOOD WARRIORS SPIRE Institute Aug 24 at Notre Dame Cathedral Latin Lions Lions Stadium Aug 31 CLEVELAND JOHN HAY HORNETS SPIRE Institute Aug 31 MAYFIELD WILDCATS Harry Winters Stadium Sept 7 CONNEAUT SPARTANS SPIRE Institute Sept 7 at West Geauga Wolverines Howell Stadium Sept 14 at South Rebels Harry Winters Stadium Sept 14 GENEVA EAGLES Harry Winters Stadium Sept 21 LAKESIDE DRAGONS SPIRE Institute Sept 22 at University School Preppers Scovil Field Sept 28 at Riverside Beavers Riverside Stadium Sept 28 CHARDON HILLTOPPERS Harry Winters Stadium Oct 5 at Chardon Hilltoppers Memorial Stadium Oct 5 at Madison Blue Streaks Memorial Stadium Oct 11 MADISON BLUE STREAKS SPIRE Institute Oct 12 LAKESIDE DRAGONS Harry Winters Stadium Oct 19 NORTH RANGERS SPIRE Institute Oct 19 RIVERSIDE BEAVERS Harry Winters Stadium Oct 27 at University School Preppers Scovil Field Oct 26 at North Rangers Classic Park 2011 Results ( 3-7 Overall, 1-6 PAC ) 2011 Results ( 8-3 Overall, 7-0 PAC ) DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SCORE DATE OPPONENT SCHOOL SCORE

Aug 26 Edgewood Warriors W 52-20 Aug 26 Notre Dame Cathedral Latin Lions L 27-49 Sept 2 Jefferson Area Falcons L 27-42 Sept 2 Mayfield Wildcats W 35-28 Sept 9 Conneaut Spartans W 61-0 Sept 9 West Geauga Wolverines L 28-42 Sept 16 South Rebels L 21-49 Sept 16 Geneva Eagles W 49-21 Sept 23 Lakeside Dragon W 10-6 Sept 23 University School Preppers W 36-21 Sept 30 Riverside Beavers L 15-35 Sept 30 Chardon Hilltoppers W 49-35 Oct 7 Chardon Hilltoppers L 18-44 Oct 7 Madison Blue Streaks W 42-28 Oct 13 Madison Blue Streaks L 0-27 Oct 13 Lakeside Dragon W 58-18 Oct 21 North Rangers L 0-23 Oct 21 Riverside Beavers W 21-7 Oct 28 University School Preppers L 6-42 Oct 27 North Rangers W 45-26 Nov 5 Solon Comets (regional quarterfinal) L 12-37 NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 21 OHSAA DIVISION I - REGION 1

Harbin Rating System Rangers and Division I - Region 1 A former newspaper staffer and cash register repair man from Willowick, Jack Harbin, is In May 2011, the OHSAA Board of Directors essentially responsible for the playoff format used approved their bi-annual Tournament Divisions by the OHSAA to decide it's football and for football the following breakdown championships for the previous 40 years represents the 6 divisions based on enrollment.

Harbin developed a mathmatical formula in the Div Enrollment Teams 1960's that is quite simple - a high school football I 494 & up 118 II 327 493 119 team earns points for every victory (or tie); then to III 243 to 326 120 also receives secondary points for every game a IV 172 to 242 122 defeated opponent wins (or ties). No points are V 120 to 171 116 awarded for a loss on either level VI 119 & less 122

The OHSAA used the Harbin Rating System on a trail basis in 1971 and in 1972 with the approval of the Ohio High School Football Coach Association Austintown Fitch Falcons Lakewood St Edward Eagles Brecksville-Broadview Hts Bees Lyndhurst Brush Arcs and the OHSAA, the Board at the OHSAA officially Cleveland East Tech Scarabs Mayfield Wildcats implemented Jack Harbin''s Rating System as the Cleveland Glenville Tarblooder Mentor Cardinals offical determination of playoff-bound teams. No Cleveland Hts Tigers Middleburg Midpark Meteors longer would sports writers or polls determine the Cleveland John Adams Rebels North Olmsted Eagles state football champion Cleveland John Kennedy Eagles North Royalton Bears Cleveland John Marshall Lawyers Painesville Riverside Beavers Over the years, only a few changes have been Cleveland Lincoln-West Wolverines Parma Redmen made to the original system. The OHSAA originally Cleveland Rhodes Rams Parma Valley Forge Patriots began the playoffs in 1972 with just 3 divisions and Cleveland St. Ignatius Wildcats Shaker Hts Red Raiders EASTLAKE NORTH RANGERS Solon Comets only 1 qualifying team from each of the four Euclid Panthers Strongsville Mustangs regions within a division. A total of 12 teams made Garfield Hts Bulldogs Warren Harding Raiders the post-season in 1972. Lakewood Rangers Willoughby South Rebels Youngstown Boardman Spartans Now, the field has been expanded to it's current standard of 6 divisions with 8 teams qualifying from each of the four regions in the division. A Total of 192 school participate in the OHSAA football post- season

Also, the third-level points, awarded the first two Remaining Teams - Division I for 2012 years the Rating System was in place, was eliminated prior to the 1974 season. Amherst Steele R 2 Fairborn R 4 Nordonia R 2 Avon Lake R 2 Fairfield R 4 North Canton Hoover R 2 Beavercreek R 4 Findlay R 2 North Ridgeville R 2 Brunswick R 2 Gahanna Lincoln R 3 Pickerington Central R 3 Rangers & Harbin Rankings Canton GlenOak R 2 Galloway Westland R 3 Pickerington North R 3 Canton McKinley R 2 Grove City R 3 Powell Olentangy Liberty R 3 1972 2nd 1992 13th Centerville R 4 Grove City Central Xing R 3 Reynoldsburg R 3 1973 14th 1993 6th Cincinnati Colerain R 4 Groveport-Madison R 3 Springboro R 4 1974 17th 1994 5th Cincinnati Elder R 4 Hamilton R 4 Springfield R 3 1975 46th 1995 28th Cincinnati Glen Este R 4 Hilliard Bradley R 3 Stow-Monroe Falls R 2 1976 28th 1996 25th Cincinnati Moeller R 4 Hilliard Darby R 3 Sylvania Southview R 2 1977 11th 1997 14th Cincinnati Oak Hills R 4 Hilliard Davidson R 3 Toledo Bowsher R 2 1978 29th 1998 11th Cincinnati Princeton R 4 Huber Hts Wayne R 4 Toledo St John R 2 1979 6th 1999 15th Cincinnati St Xavier R 4 Hudson R 2 Toledo Start R 2 1980 28th 2000 21st Cincinnati Sycamore R 4 Kettering Fairmont R 4 Toledo Waite R 2 1981 31th 2001 22nd Cincinnati Walnut Hills R 4 Lancaster R 3 Toledo Whitmer R 2 1982 13th 2002 20th Cincinnati Western Hills R 4 Lewis Ctr Olentangy R 3 Troy R 3 1983 10th 2003 18th Cincinnati Withrow R 4 Lewis Ctr Olentangy OrangeR3 Twinsburg R2 1984 29th 2004 16th Cincinnnati LaSalle R 4 Liberty Twp Lakota East R 4 Upper Arlington R3 1985 18th 2005 13th Columbus St Charles R 3 Lorain R 2 Wadsworth R 2 1986 34th 2006 14th Cuyahoga Falls R 2 Massillon Jackson R 2 Westerville Central R 3 1987 35th 2007 18th Delaware Hayes R 3 Massillon Perry R 2 Westerville North R 3 1988 36th 2008 24th Dublin Coffman R 3 Massillon Washington R 2 Westerville South R 3 1989 26th 2009 22nd Dublin Jerome R3 Marysville R3 Whitehouse Anthony WayneR 2 1990 19th 2010 17th Dublin Scioto R 3 Medina R 2 Worthington R 3 1991 10th 2011 12th Elyria R 2 Newark R 3 Xenia R 4 NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 22 2012 VARSITY ROSTER

No. Player Name Pos Ht Wt Year No. Player Name Pos Ht Wt Year

1 AJ STRNADWR / DB 5-10 160 SR 55 Jacob WRIGHT OG / DE 6-0 205 SO

3 Derrick BALASWR / CB 5-10 140 SO 56 Carmen CORRAO OG / DE 6-0 245 SR

4 Anthony TRIBUZZO, Jr WR / S 6-0 170 JR 57 Bobby JOHNSTON OL / DL 5-10 215 SR

7 Patrick DIXON QB / LB 6-0 185 SO 59 Stefan MISCHRB / LB 5-8 170 SO

8 Matt GRAUEL WR / DB 6-0 155 JR 60 Seth PHARES OC / OG 6-0 250 JR

9 Dillon BALASRB / S 5-8 170 SO 61 Ty CHOATE OL / DL 5-8 165 SO

10 Benjamin JOSIPOVIC QB / DB 6-3 190 SR 62 Jacob OOSTDYKOT / DL 5-9 180 SO

11 Mario SELAKWR / S 6-1 195 JR 63 John PILLER OL / DL 6-0 225 SR

13 Kyle PESTA WR / S 6-0 195 JR 64 Kyle TRANTER OL / DL 5-11 240 SO

14 Chris BRISAR WR / DB 6-0 165 SO 65 Nick COLLINS OL / DL 6-1 265 SR

15 Shawn SKALE WR / DB 5-8 145 SO 66 Jacob TOMB OL / DL 6-2 266 SR

17 Anton VREBAC WR / DB 6-5 197 JR 68 Austin LUCHOWSKI OG / LB 5-10 200 SR

18 Anthony DiFRANCESCO WR / S 6-0 150 JR 70 Sam DeMARIA OG / DT 6-4 270 SO

19 Chip GORDAN WR / DB 5-6 135 SO 71 Robert SWINEYOL / LB 5-10 240 SR

20 David MILOSTAND WR / CB 5-6 140 SO 72 Mario CUTURICDE 6-1 269 SO

21 Anthony JONES WR / LB 6-0 150 SO 73 Toni LUKIC OT / DE 6-1 275 SO

22 Mike RANALLO RB / S 5-6 170 JR 74 Jordan VOHNOUT OL / DL 6-2 290 JR

23 Ryan ELIAS WR / CB 5-9 145 JR 75 Dario JUKIC OL / DT 6-3 315 JR

24 TJ HARTMANRB / DB 5-9 160 SR 76 Ben BACKOVSKY OL/ DL 6-1 270 JR

27 Tyler SMITH QB / DB 5-10 150 SO 77 Jake RAYL OL /DL 5-11 225 JR

31 Antonio TRIVISONNO RB / DL 6-0 180 SO 78 Christian MILLER OT / DE 5-10 215 SO

32 Ron BOLDON RB / LB 5-7 160 SR 79 Nathan LOWRY OG / LB 5-9 200 SO

33 Jack COOK WR / DB 5-6 136 SO 80 Daniel ESQUIVAL WR / DB 5-10 150 SO

36 Sean KERGAN QB / DL 6-1 200 SO 83 Will CHINCHARRB / LB 5-10 165 SR

43 Sal LoDUCA RB / LB 5-9 175 SO 84 Dan VEGAWR / LB 6-0 180 SO

44 Jeff SCAVNICKY RB / LB 5-8 160 SO 85 Tyler SOUTHARD WR / DB 5-8 125 SO

45 Eric McCOLLUM OL / DE 6-0 190 JR 86 Charles HEREFORD WR / DB 5-10 155 SR

50 Zlatko SOLDO OT / DE 6-4 205 SR 87 Kyle DENIHAN WR / DB 6-1 160 SR

52 Connor FISHOT / DE 6-4 235 SR 88/ 69 Austin GOMEZ OL / LB 6-2 225 SR

53 Jake WILSON OC / OG 6-0 215 SO 89 AJ ROSCISZEWSKI WR / DB 5-10 130 SO

54 Mikey CAPASO OL/ DL 5-9 245 SO 93 Jake MERCER OL / DL 5-10 215 SO

94 Devin PERRY OT / DE 6-0 170 SO NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 23 2012 PLAYER PROFILES

There are plenty of new faces on both sides of the ball at North this Austin Gomez, OL/LB fall, but a quartet of returning starters will be key to the success of the Rangers. Burich comments on Gomez : “Austin is quiet around other people, but on the Seniors Ron Bolden, Austin Gomez, Ben Josipovic and A.J. Strnad team he is the guy who gets things going. are the only holdovers in the starting lineup from last year's team He is an extremely physical football player. that went 7-3. With the graduation of 27 seniors off the 2011 squad, He played defensive end mostly last year, Coach George Burich and his staff will look to Bolden, Gomez, but this year we moved him to outside linebacker Josipovic and Strnad not only for production on the field, but for to get some drops and make people worry about coming leadership as well. anywhere near his area on the field.”

"I think the fact that they have some experience on the varsity level Gomez says : “I think we all need to step up because we want to is going to help them motivate their teammates," Burich said. win and we feel like we can win even if people are overlooking us. "Whether it as an extension of us as coaches or getting the team to As the four returning starters, we feel like leaders, but we also feel do things the right way, it is nice to have four guys like that who like we mesh well together with the underclassmen. We are all care about the team and care about winning so much." going to need to contribute this year.”

Burich said the four returning starters have the attitude and mindset to not take any nonsense from anyone and to play with a chip on Ben Josipovic, QB/DB their shoulders. That personality has been taken on by the entire Rangers team, which led Burich to call the 2012 team “the Burich comments on Jospiovic : “Ben has toughest team I have coached”. The toughness starts with Bolden, been a tremendous football player for us Gomez, Josipovic and Strnad. for three years. He has proven to be a fantastic offensive player and now he is “It’s how they are, it’s how their friends are and the team has going to play defense for us as well. adopted a little of that toughness and will never back down from When a guy who has Division I talent is anyone or any challenge,” Burich said. so unselfish that he is will to change positions and do what is best for the team, that is a special kid to have around.”

Josipovic says : “We feel a certain responsibility because we Ron Boldon, DB started and we were out there last year under the lights on Friday nights, but this isn’t just our team. We feel like it is the whole senior Burich comments on Bolden : "Ron class’ team. The important thing is to lead by example. Just yelling isn't the biggest kid, but he is a wrestler, at someone doesn’t mean that much. We feel like we have talent, he is a kid who gives 100 percent on and I know this team has a ton of heart.” every play and really gets after the ball. He is a good kid to have around the team, too. He is kind of our team chaplain. He does a lot with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. At the same A.J. Strnad, WR/DB time, he is the guy who will get after his opponent and his teammates when necessary." Burich comments on Strnad: “He is a starting wide receiver and starting Boldon says : "As returning starters, we need to set the mentality for cornerback for us. He is a guy who the rest of the team. We have a lot of new names and unproven gets after the football and can be players and it is our responsibility to help them develop and dangerous on both sides of the ball. believe in their talent. I feel the four returning starters grew a lot He is scrappy and he is going to together, and even some of the other players on the team just fight for the ball every play. gained so much from the experience of last year. Now we have to go out this season and get it done on the field." Strnad says: “I feel like if everybody puts in their 1/11th, we will all be fine. Everybody has to fight for a position, and that is a good thing for competition.” NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 24 2012 PLAYER PROFILES

AJ Patrick 1 STRNAD 7 DIXON

WR / DB5-10 160 SR QB / LB 6-0 185 SO

Recorded 65 total tackles for the 2011 season, including 38 solo tackles. Patrick Dixon is playing his first year on the varsity team at North. Had 3 tackles-for-loss. Strand intercepted two passess last year and returned them for a total of 36 yards. The back-up QB and alternate LB is a fan of the Minnesota Vikings and has his favorite movie pegged as 21 Jump Street. Strnad attended Willowick Middle School and enjoys Chicken Parmesan. Son of Chad and Bridgette

Son of Tony and Sue Strnad

Derrick Matt 3 BALAS 8 GRAUEL

WR / CB 5-10 140 SO WR / DB 6-0 155 JR

Derrick Balas will see his first action as a varsity player at North this seson Grauel is confident he will contribute to the Rangers as a wide receiver as Balas is one of 26 sophomores to make the varsity roster. and defensive back. He's passionate about football but closely follows the Cleveland Indians. Balas will play wide receiver and defensive back for George Burich Grauel's favorite subject in school is math and favorite movie is "21 Balas is fan of the Cleveland Browns and the movie 'Remember the Jump Street". His is the son of Dave and Jill Grauel. Titans' Grauel was photographed in jersey #45; he will #8 during the season He is the son of Ray and Denise Balas Anthony Dillon 4 TRIBUZZO, Jr 9 BALAS

WR / S 6-0 170 JR RB / S 5-8 170 SO

Tribuzzo begins his second season with the Rangers varsity team after Dillon Balas will have the opportunity to play both offense and defense appearing in one game for North last year as a sophomore. on the varsity team with his brother, Derrick.

Tribuzzo will play wide receiver and safety for George Burich. His is a fan Dillon is a running back and safety and like his brother, enjoys watching of the Cleveland Browns the Cleveland Browns and the movie 'Remember the Titans'

He is the son of Tony and Michelle He is the son of Ray and Denis Balas NORTH RANGERS

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Benjamin Kyle 10 JOSIPOVIC 13 PESTA

QB / DB 6-3 190 SR WR / S 6-1 195 JR

The very versatile Ben Josipovic enjoyed a successful junior season for Kyle Pesta made the most of his appearances in the varsity games last the Rangers. He was a 1,000-yard receiver - gaining 1,020 yard in 10 season for the Rangers. Pesta record six tackles - five solos - and forced games. Josipovic hauled in 69 catches and 11 of those were for two fumbles last season touchdowns. Josipovic averaged 5.1 yards per carry on his 18 rushes last season. Pesta enjoys watching the Boston Celtics

This season, Josipovic makes the transition to quarterback; he did have He is the son of Gary and Pat Pesta two pass attempt last season, completing one.

He also returned four kickoffs for 77 yards during the 2011 season Chris As a sophomore, Josipovic tallied 500 yards receiving and scored 6 touchdowns 14 BRISAR Josipovic lists his home town as Zagreb, Croatia and he is the son of Anto and Bozica.

WR / DB 6-0 165 SO

Brisar is sophomore who will play wide receiver and defensive back for the Rangers in 2012

Mario Shawn 11 SELAK 15 SKALE

WR / S 6-1 195 JR WR / DB 5-8 145 SO

Mario Selak is a junior two-way skilled position player for the North Skale is sophomore who will play wide receiver and defensive back for Rangers. Selak will play wide receiver and safety. the Rangers in 2012, making his first appearance in a Rangers uniform His favorite food is lasagna and looks south for his favorite sports team, this season. As a freshman, Skale played on the soccer team at North, the Atlanta Falcons. before deciding to come back to the gridiron

Selak is a native of Vares, Bosnia, listing it as his hometown. His parents Skale is the son of Paul and Ingrid Skale are Ivica and Greta Selak. NORTH RANGERS

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Anton Chip 17 VREBAC 19 GORDON

WR / DB 6-5 197 JR WR / DB5-6 135 SO

Anton Vrebec will handle the kicking during this season for the Rangers. Gordon is sophomore who will play wide receiver and defensive back In 2011, Vrebac split time at PK, but again will handle all of the FG for the Rangers in 2012 attempts and kickoffs this season, adding PATs to the list. He is the son of Darnika Butler and enjoys working out with his Last year, Vrebec converted on two of his five field goal attempts, with teammates his long being 27 yards.

Vrebec is the son of Josip and Slavica

David 20 MILOSTAND

WR / CB 5-6 140 SO

This is Milostand's first year on the Rangers varsity team.

The 5-6 wide receiver attended Willowick Middle and is the son of Mike and Debbie Milostan.

Milostan's favorite school subject is social studies and his favorite food is steak.

Anthony Anthony 18 DiFRANCESCO 21 JONES

WR / S6-0 150 JR WR / LB 6-0 150 SO

DiFrancesco is a two-way skill position player for Head Coach George Jones is sophomore who will play wide receiver and linebacker for the Burich; playing wide receiver and safety. Rangers in 2012

On weekends, he can be found watching the Cleveland Browns and Jones' brother was a member of the Rangers team in 2011, playing eating chicken wings. wide receiver and tight end

He is parents are Jim and Kim; Jim serves as an assistant coach for the Jone is the son of Lisa Pierce Rangers. NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 27 2012 PLAYER PROFILES

Mike Tyler 22 RANALLO 27 SMITH

RB / S 5-6 170 JR QB / DB 5-10 150 SO

As a sophomore, Ranallo made a big difference to the 2011 varsity Smith is sophomore who will play quarterback and defensive back for offense, carrying the ball 31 times for 56 yards, scoring two touchdowns. the Rangers in 2012. He also had two receptions during the 2011 campaign. He added a dash of defense with two tackles. Smith is a fan of the 1967 movie, "The Dirty Dozen", starring Lee Marvin and Jim Brown. Despite the need to stay away from it, Ranallo lists 'junk food' as his favorit. He is the son of Greg and Beth Smith.

Ranallo lives in Eastlake with his parents, Jay & Lynne. Ryan Antonio 23 ELIAS 31 TRIVISONNO

WR / CB 5-9 145 JR RB / DL6-0 180 SO

Elias will be part of an offense that scorched defenses for nearly 400 The sophomore running back makes his varsity debut on August 24 yards per game last season. In 2012, Elias will play wide receiver and against the Brush Arcs. Trivisonna looks to make contributions in his first defense back for the Rangers. year on the Rangers varsity team.

His faves include Movie: "21 Jump Street", Food: chicken wings, Sports He follows the Indianpolis Colts and likes good pizza Team: Cleveland Browns. Trivisonno's parents are Ron and Shelia Elias is the son of Ken and Tracy Elias.

TJ 24 HARTMAN

RB / DB 5-9 160 SR

Hartman hopes to help the North Ranger to victory as both a running back and defensive back this year.

When he's not on the gridiron, he spends weekends hunting and hiking and following the New England Patriots.

His favorite subject is math.

He is the son of Tim and Colleen Hartman. NORTH RANGERS

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Ron Sean 32 BOLDON 36 KERGEN

RB / LB 6-1 195 SR QB / DL 6-1 200 SO

Boldon takes over as the featured back in George Burich's high- Kergen is a sophomore who will play quarterback and defensive line for powered offensive attack. Bolden will have big shoes to fill - the offense the Rangers in 2012. last year rushed for 163 yards per game. Kergen also wrestles for the Rangers in the upper weight classes Defensively, Bolden played in all ten games last year and was the second-leading tackler for the Rangers. He is the son of Randy and Linda Kergen.

He recorded 106 total tackes (52 solos), three tackles for loss and one sack. He als knocked down one pass

Boldon is the son of Ron & Michelle Bolden and attended Willowick Sal Middle. 43 LoDUCA

RB / LB 5-9 175 SO

LoDuca is a sophomore who will play running back and linebacker for the Rangers in 2012.

LoDuca enjoys pasta and meatballs.

He is the son of Vince and Anita LoDuca.

Jack Jeff 33 COOK 44 SCAVNICKY

WR / DB 5-6 136 SO RB / LB 5-8 160 SO

Cook is part of a sophomore class that has 26 players on the varsity Scavnicky is a two-way player for the North Rangers at linebacker and roster in 2012. running back.

Eastlake Middle graduate will play wide receiver and defensive back Scavnicky follows the Cleveland Browns and is a fan of '21 Jump Street' for the Ranger He is the son of Lenny and Tracy Scavnicky He is the son of Tony and Jennifer Cook NORTH RANGERS

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Eric Jake 45 McCOLLUM 53 WILSON

OL / DE 6-0 190 JR OC / OG 6-0 215 SO

McCollum is a two-way player (offensive line and linebacker) for the Wilson starts his first year on George Burich's varsity squad. The 6-0, 215 Rangers who will make a bigger contribution on the defensive side of interior offensive lineman hopes to attend Ohio University in a few years. the ball in 2012. He enjoys eating steaks and follows the Baltimore Raves McCollum follows the Philadelphia Eagles and is a fan of '21 Jump Street' His is the son of Greg and Stacy Wilson

He is the son of Brian and Renee McCollum

Zlatko Mikey 50 SOLDO 54 CAPASSO

OT / DE6-4 205 SR OL / DL 5-9 245 SO

Soldo attended Eastlake Middle but considers Split, Croatia his Capasso is a sophomore who hopes to make a contribution on both hometown. He will play as a two-way lineman this season for the the offensive and defensive line for the Rangers in 2012; his off-season Rangers weight training has led to this opportunity

He's a Philadelphia Eagles fan and loves lasagna. His favorite school He is the son of Dawn Rinella and Mike Capasso. subject is history.

Soldo is the son of Drago & Jelena.

Connor Jacob 52 FISH 55 WRIGHT

OT / DE 6-4 235 SR OG / DE 6-0 205 SO

Fish is a two-way lineman for the Rangers and will add to the depth on Wright is a newcomer to the Rangers varsity team and is hoping to varsity squad with his skills at both offensive tackle and defensive end. make a contribution on both lines this season

He enjoys english classes and closely follows the Cleveland Browns. The Jacksonville, Florida native enjoys science class and rock music

His parents are Tom and Sharon Fish of Willowick. His parents are James and Kate Wright NORTH RANGERS

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Carmen Seth 56 CORRAO 60 PHARES

OG / DE 6-0 245 SR OC / OG 6-0 250 JR

Corrao will provide support on both sides of the ball for the varsity team This will be Phares second year on the Rangers varsity and will this year as an offensive guard and defensive end. contribute on the interior of the offensive line.

"Step Brothers" is tops on his movie list while the Cleveland Browns top He follows the Cleveland Browns, enjoys history and a good burger. his favorite teams. A Willowick resident, Phares is the son of David and Tina Phares. He is the son of Carmen and Holly Corrao.

Bobby 57 JOHNSTON

OL / LB 5-10 215 SR

Johnston adds to the strength of both the offensive and defensive line for the Rangers, He is a starting linebacker and he will compete for a starting job on the interior of the offensive line.

When he's not on the field, he enjoys buffalo wings and watching the Philadelphia Eagles.

He is the son of Don and Wendy Johnston.

Stefan Ty 59 MISCH 61 CHOATE

RB / LB5-8 170 SO OL / DL 5-8 165 SO

Misch starts his first year on varsity for the Rangers playing running back Choate is part of a talented sophomore class that sees 25 of his other and linebacker for George Burich. classmates also make the varsity roster. Choate will play on both sides of the ball this year for the Rangers. Misch follows the Chicago Bears and his favorite food is barbeque chciken. Orginally from Fort Louis, WA, the Willowick Middle grad enjoys English at school and following the San Francisco 49ers He is the son of Dan and Noelle Misch He is the son of David and Kelli Choate NORTH RANGERS

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Jacob Kyle 62 OOSTDYK 64 TRANTER

OT / DL 5-9 180 SO OL / DL 5-11 240 SO

This is Oostdyks first year on the North varsity squad and he looks to The 240-pound sophomore is slated to be a two-way lineman for contribute on both sides of the ball as an offensive tackle and on the George Burich and Rangers, playing on the interior of both lines of defensive front four. scrimmage.

Oostdyk is from Lakeline and attended Willowick Middle Tranter attended Eastlake Middle and is a fan of the Cleveland Browns

"Apollo 18" tops his favorite movie list and he likes chicken. He is the son of Mathew and Melissa Tranter.

John Nick 63 PILLER 65 COLLINS

OL / DL 6-0 225 SR OL / DL 6-1 265 SR

As a two-way lineman for the Rangers, on defense in 2011, Piller Collins will be a two-way lineman for the Rangers in 2012. In seven collected four solo tackles in two games. games last season, Collins added up four solo tackles and 11 assists, including one tackle for loss. Playing both offensive and defensive line, Piller hopes to contribute even more to the Rangers this year. When he's not playing football, Collins enjoys shooting hoops.

He's a fan of steak and a fan of the Cleveland Browns. His parents are He is the son of Lester and Angela Collins John and Debra Piller.

Jacob 66 TOMB

OL / DL 5-10 225 SO

Tomb is a sophomore who will play offensive line and defensive line for the Rangers in 2012

Head Coach George Burish describes Tomb as one of the strongest players in the sophomore class

Tomb is the son of John and Christine NORTH RANGERS

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Austin Robert 68 LUCHOWSKI 71 SWINEY

OG / LB 5-10 200 SR OL / LB 5-10 240 SR

Luchowski will contribute to the North on both sides of the ball this year The North Rangers and George Burich benefitted from Swiney's defense as both offensive guard and linebacker. in 2011; he totaled eight tackles, four solo and four assists during the 2011 season. He will again play both ways for the Rangers. His favorite food is chicken parmesan and favorite subject in school is math. "Step Brothers" top his movie list and the Cleveland Browns is his favorite team. He is the son of Ron and Kristi Luchowski. Swiney's parents are Bob and Erica Swiney.

Sam Mario 70 DeMARIA 72 CUTURIC

OG / DT 6-4 270 SO DE 6-1 269 SO

DeMaria is one of 26 sophomores on the Rangers squad in 2012 and he Cuturic is a sophomore, marking his first year on the varsity squad for will be called upon to play on both sides of the ball. DeMaria will the Rangers. He is one of 26 sophomores to make the varsity team in compete for a starting job in his first year on the varsity team 2012

He is a fan of the Green Bay Packers and rock music. Cuturic will be counted on for run-stop defense this season, playing the defense end position His parents are Angelo and Dawn DeMaria. He is the son of Iva and Ijuba Cuturic

Toni 73 LUKIC

OT / DE 6-1 275 SO

Lukic is a two-way player for the North Rangers, playing offensive tackle and defensive end in his first year on the varsity team

Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder are his favorite sports team and he is a fan of the movie '21 Jump Street' He is the son of Rolon and Diana Lukic.

Lukic had a number change during training camp, switching from #90 to #73 NORTH RANGERS

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Jordan Ben 74 VOHNOUT 76 BACKOVSKY

OL / DL 6-2 290 JR OL / DL 6-1 270 JR

Vohnout begins his first year on the varsity team and will play as a two- Backovsky is a sophomore who will play offensive line and defensive way lineman for the Rangers. line for the Rangers in 2012

Vohnout is a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and enjoys math while in Backovsky says the best haircut he ever received was from Coach the classroom. He plans to attend Kent State after graduation. George Burich

He is the son of Jeff and Kari Vohnout. He is the son of Tim and Jen Backovsky

Jake 77 RAYL

OL / DL 5-11 225 JR

Rayl will add to the varsity roster this year on both the offensive and defensive lines.

A dedicated football player, Rayl is a baseball fan and follows the Texas Rangers.

Rayl lives in Willoughby with his parents, Stephen & Laura.

Dario Christian 75 JUKIC 78 MILLER

OL / DT6-3 315 JR OT / DE 5-10 215 SO

Jukic is the biggest player on the team and earned a starting position in Miller is set to begin his second season with the Rangers football team, training camp. He will be over the ball defensively at nose tackle to and his first on the varsity squad. Miller will play on the outside of both start the season. Jukic played in one game last year on defense as a lines at tackle and defensive end. sophomore Miller hopes to attend Ohio University in Athens following graduation His favorite food is pizza and follows the Cleveland Browns. from North

Jukic's parents are Barica and Ante Jukic. He is the son of Dennis and Christine Miller NORTH RANGERS

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Nathan Will 79 LOWRY 83 CHINCHAR

OG / LB5-9 200 SO RB / LB 5-10 165 SR

Lowry joins the varsity team this year as a two-way player for the Chinchar contributed to the varsity squad last year with four tackles in Rangers. Lowry will contribute at offensive guard and linebacker one game.

He is a Willowick Middle grad and is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys Politics and government classes hold Chinchar's interest.

He is originally from Lancaster and is the son of Margaret Chinchar. He attended Willowick MS.

Daniel Dan 80 ESQUIVAL 84 VEGA

WR / DB 5-10 150 SO WR / LB 6-0 180 SO

Esquival begins his first season at the varsity level for the North Rangers Vega looks to get his shot this year to contribute to the high-powered and George Burich. North offense. The passing attack in recent years has produced top regional talent and Vega is expecting to be part of that tradtion. Esquival attended Geneva Middle before coming to North High and enjoys hunting in his non-football time. He enjoys watching he Vega attended Willowick Middle and his favorite football team is the Cleveland Browns as well San Diego Chargers

He is the son of Dan and Tammy Esquival He is the son of Daniel and Debi Vega

Tyler 85 SOUTHARD

WR / DB 5-8 125 SO

Southard will make his varsity debut this season for the North Rangers, playing wide receiver and defensive back during the 2012 season

Like many of his teammates, he is a fan of the movie '21 Jump Street' and follows the Cleveland Browns

He is the son of Wayne and Joan Southard NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 35 2012 PLAYER PROFILES

Charles AJ 86 HEREFORD 89 ROSCISZEWSKI

WR / DB 5-10 155 SR WR / DB 5-10 130 SO

During the 2012 season, Hereford looks forward to playing both wide A talent rich sophomore class of 26 players included wide receiver / receiver and defensive back. defensive back AJ Roscieszewski

The 5-10 wide receiver is originally from Simi Valley, California. Roscieszewski is a steak eater and follows the Indianapolis Colts

Hereford attended Willowick MS and is the son of Charles and Amy His parents are Adam and Donna Roscieszewski Hereford.

Kyle Jake 87 DENIHAN 93 MERCER

WR / DB 6-1 160 SR OL / DL 5-10 215 SO

In 2012, Denihan will contribute to the Rangers success on both offense Mercer is another member of the deep sophomore class for George and defense as both wide receiver and defensive back. Burich and the North Rangers. Mercer will play on both sides of the ball this year as a offensive and defensive lineman. Denihan lists a unique favorite food compared to his teammates - cinammon rolls. His favorite subject in school is science. Mercer is a big fan of 'Men in Black' and enjoys math class at schoo

His parents are Dan and Monica Denihan.

Austin Devin 88 GOMEZ 94 PERRY

OL / LB6-2 225 SR OT / DE 6-0 170 SO

Gomez made a significant defensive contribution to the North roster One of 26 sophomores to make the varsity roster in 2012, Perry will last year, with 35 tackles, 22 assists, 8.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. contribute this season as an offensive tackle and defensive end.

The 6-2 linebacker closely follows the Lake Erie Monsters, enjoys Perry is an Eastlake Middle graduate Mexican food and studying history. His parents are Butch and Tara Perry His parents are Bill Bradshaw and Terri Gomez NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 36 HEAD COACH GEORGE BURICH

The George Burich File George Burich has North YEAR W L T Perc% Results Rangers blood running through his veins, and being head coach at his alma mater is a 1 2007 3 6 0 0.333 18th in Region 1 perfect scenario for the Willowick native. George’s 2 2008 4 6 0 0.400 24th in Region 1 father and mother both 3 2009 4 6 0 0.400 22nd in Region 1 graduated from North. His wife, Gina, was two years behind 4 2010 5 5 0 0.500 17th in Region 1 him in high school. His 5 2011 7 3 0 0.700 12th in Region 1 grandfather was a janitor at North High School. 5 seasons 23 26 0 0.469 The love for the orange and black was planted at a young age, which makes the opportunity to take over the High School: Eastlake North - Class of 1994 program and try to turn it in the right direction even that Two-year starter at linebacker much more special. College: Mercyhurst College - Class of 1998 Special Teams player Burich has always loved football. While he thought about teaching and coaching, Burich started off at Mercyhurst Occupation: Special Education Teacher - North HS studying sports medicine, but quickly realized that path wasn’t for him. He became involved with special Coaching Exp: 1998 - Maple Hts HS - WR / OLB Coach 1999 - 2001 - North HS - DL Coach education students and eventually earned a degree in the 2002 - 2007 - North HS - Defensive Coordinator field and has gone on to be a special education teacher at the high school. Family Wife: Gina (North '96), Children: Brady and Josie

I am where I belong. Life is strange sometimes and how I got the job Burich spent one year at Maple Heights before coming was a little weird, but it has been an enjoyable ride the last five years. back home to Stevens Boulevard and joining North’s staff Coaching at your alma mater is just extra motivation to make sure in 1999. Using his defensive expertise, he quickly worked his everything is done right.” way up from defensive line coach to defensive coordinator, and now - ironically - Burich is at the helm of Burich - whose father, George, served in Vietnam and whose brother his team’s wide-open spread offense. Burich took over as Mike currently serves in the military - has been a proponent of the the offensive architect of the spread after former offensive Wounded Warrior project, which the Rangers will participate in for the coordinator Kahari Hicks left before the 2011 season. third year this fall. Burich has spearheaded several fundraising initiatives for the program, including Night at the Races, which has been a major success.

In 2011, Burich helped North jump out to a 5-0 start to the Burich’s father passed away from a sudden heart attack on April 13, season, threatening to make the Division I playoffs for the 2002. George Burich Jr was a marine and a Vietnam veteran and first time in program history. The Rangers finished 7-3 and someone who Burich had the utmost respect for as a father and as a missed the D-I, Region 1 field by a few spots, but it was the coach when he played in the youth leagues. most wins by a North football team since the early 1990s. Burich coaches in the same manner he played - with a lot “My dad was really strict and he was hard on me, but he raised me right of focus and passion. And being at the helm of his alma and pushed me for the right reasons. He was very influential to me in my mater’s football team is a responsibility he doesn’t take personal and professional life and I think about him all the time.” lightly.

The goals on the field for Burich and the Rangers continue to be to strive “The chance to coach at your alma mater is a dream for the team’s first PAC championship and to try to qualify for a come true for me. It’s where I’ve always wanted to be. It’s postseason berth in the brutal Division I, Region 1 field that includes not exactly how I envisioned it happening, but I feel like defending state champion St Ignatius, St Edward, Solon, Mentor, this is the right job for me. Glenville and rival South among annual contenders. NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 37 ASSISTANT COACHES

Nick Tomba John Aleric Defensive Coordinator / Safeties Coach Speical Teams / Defensive Line Coach

Years at North 5 (2008) Years at North 10 (2003) High School North (2003) High School Mayfield (1993) College John Carroll University (2007) College John Carroll University (1997)

Nick Tomba has been on staff since head John Aleric begins his 10 th season as an coach George Burich was promoted in 2007; assistant coach at North High School. he starts his fifth season on the sideline at Overall, Aleric enters his 17 th season as Nick Carter Stadium. a coach.

Tomba is a North grad, playing football and baseball for the Aleric played high school football at Mayfield, and in his senior Rangers while on Stevens Boulevard. season, was part of a Wildcats team that defeated North 14-7 at Mayfield Municipal Stadium on October 2, 1992. He went on to get his degree from John Carroll University, playing linebacker for the Blue Streaks in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Aleric went on to earn his degree from John Carroll University, The 2006 Blue Streaks were 7-3, their best season in four years. playing football for the Blue Streaks (1993-1996). The 1994 and 1996 team were both 9-1 and just missed the NCAA Division III Nick was the Brian Weitzman Award winner as a senior. Nick playoffs. teaches special education for Willoughby-Eastlake Schools at Kennedy Community School. Aleric has served as a college football strength coach and also worked in Major League Baseball as a strength and conditioning coach.

Tim Glodowski Mike Fellenstein Running Backs / Offensive Line Coach Wide Receivers Coach

Years at North 3 (2010) Years at North 8 (2005) High School North (2006) High School Mentor (2000) College Hiram College (2010) College Heidelberg College (2004) Cleveland State University (2010)

Tim Glodowski enters his third season with the Rangers coaching staff, Mike Fellenstein enters his 8th season returning to his alma mater to coach on the staff at North High School. the running backs and offensive line. Fellenstein is currently the wide receivers coach. His group of receivers, led by After leaving Stevens Boulevard, Glodowski continued his returning starter, Ben Josipovic, helped recently-graduated playing career with the Hiram Terriors, playing college football in quarterback George Gresko set school and county passing the very tough North Coast Athletic Conference. records.

Glodowski was invited to a Cleveland Gladiators tryout in 2010, Under Fellenstein’s guidance, wide receiver Kyle Holzheimer was and also was invited to the NFL regional combine in 2010 and selected to play in the News-Herald Senior Bowl in 2012 and the 2011. He was selected to play in the Team Stars and Stripes offense as a whole accumulated more than 2,300 yards through Division III All-Star game in Mexico City as a member of the the air. United States team that was selected from 138 players who were eligible to represent the United States in the 2009 Tazón de Fellenstein played offensive line for the Heidelberg Student Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars). Princes in 2001, 2002, and 2003.

Fellenstein is a teacher at Eastlake Middle School and recently married his wife Jamie. NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 38 ASSISTANT COACHES

Jim DiFrancesco Jack Wagner Freshman Offensive Coordinator Defensvie Line Coach

Years at North 2 (2011) Years at North 4 (2009) College Kent State University (1989) High School North (2001) College Lakeland Community College 2012 will be Wagner's fouth on Coach DiFrancesco begins his second staff for his alma mater. season as a member of the North Rangers coaching staff. DiFrancesco Wagner played football at North for three seasons will be responsible for the Freshman and competed in track for the Rangers, winning the PAC squad offense this season. championship in the pole vault in 2000.

DiFrancesco spent 10 years as coach and 8 years as President North High is a legacy for Wagner. His parents are graduates - of Eastlake Youth Football League. His wife, Kim, served as the John (1969) and Sherry (1968). His sister, Laural, graduated from organization's Vice President. North in 1996.

The DiFrancescos have we have four boys. Brad age 20, Nick age 18, Anthony age 16, and Jimmy age 14. Brad and Nick both played for head coach George Burich, graduating in 2010 Andrew Drozd and 2012 respectively. Anthony is a junior wide receiver/defensive back on the varsity team and Jimmy is a Linebackers / Wide Receivers Coach freshman, playing wide receiver and defensive back. Years at North 6 (2006) High School North (2000) College Cleveland State University (2006

This will be Andrew Drozd’s sixth season on the sideline at Eastlake North; this season he will coach linebackers and Patrick Snodgrass wide receivers for the Rangers. Secondary / Running Backs Coach North has become one of the area’s top producers of wide Years at North 8 (2005) receivers the past few years since the offense was changed to High School North (1994) a spread attack.

Drozd lives with his wife Jenna and their dog, Gabby. Patrick Snodgrass is set to start his eighth season as a coach at North High School. Snodgrass will work with the secondary and running backs this season. Pat Kwiatkowski Varsity Assistant / Freshman Coach Snodgrass is a 1994 graduate of North high school and was a classmate and teammate of current head coach George Years at North 15 (1998) Burich. High School Holy Name (1985) College Ashland University (1989) Snodgrass attended Lakeland Community College and has Kwiatkowski is entering his 15th year three children; Abby, Patrick, and Ruby. as a coach and teacher (American History) at North High School. Kwaitkowski Snodgrass is one of five coaches on the Rangers staff that are played OL at Holy Name and walked on at Ashland North High alums. He coached at Northwestern High School, then at Holy Name Patrick works for Progressive Insurance. from 1990-1998 on the staff of Nick Toth. When Toth took over at North, Kwiatkowski made the trip across town. On varsity game nights, he helps out offensively and defensively. NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 39 2011 GAME BOX SCORES AND RECAPS

Brush Arcs Midpark Meteors Week 1 Week 3 Friday, August 26, 2011 Friday, September 9, 2011 Nick Carter Stadium Nick Carter Stadium Eastlake, Ohio Eastlake, Ohio 7:00 pm kickoff 7:00 pm kickoff

Brush Arcs 20 Midpark Meteors 14 North Rangers 51 North Rangers 62

Brush 6 7 0 7 20 Midpark 0 7 7 0 14

North 7 9 8 27 51 North 15 40 7 0 62

1st North Jasipovic 33 pass frm Gresko (Bagliano kick) 1st North Delisle 24 INT (2 pt conversion) Brush Wilson 28 run (kick blocked) North Torok 30 INT (Bagliano kick) 2nd North Josipovic 17 pass from Gresko (kick failed) 2nd Midpark Repasy 5 pass from Berbofsky North Brevac 24 FG North Josipovic 19 pass from Gresko (Bagliano kick) Brush Hannon 1 run (Burkholder kick) North Josipovic 12 pass from Gresko (Bagliano kick) 3rd North Morris 56 run (Holzheimer from Coda) North Morris 87 run (Bagliano kick) 4th North Morris 42 run (kick failed) North Morris 10 run (kick failed) Brush Houchins 95 kickoff return (Burkholder kick) North Coda 32 pass from Gresko (Bagliano kick) North Morris 34 run (Bagliano kick) 3rd North Morris 51 run (Bagliano kick) North Ranallo 5 run (Bagliano kick) Midpark Repasy 16 run

Cuyahoga Falls Tigers Chardon Hilltoppers Week 2 Week 4 Friday, September 2, 2011 Friday, September 16, 2011 Clifford Stadium Nick Carter Stadium Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Eastlake, Ohio 7:00 pm kickoff 7:00 pm kickoff

North Rangers 28 Chardon Hilltoppers 21 Cuyahoga Falls Tigers 21 North Rangers 39

North 0 6 15 7 28 Chardon 7 7 7 0 21

Cuyahoga Falls 7 7 7 0 21 North 20 7 0 12 39

1st Cuy Falls Harris 1 run (Rhodes kick) 1st North Holzheimer 42 pass from Gresko (Bagliano kick) 2nd Cuy Falls Repasky 39 pass from Lawrence from Gardner (Rhodes kick) Chardon Barry 3 run ( Hogan kick) North Morris 19 pass from Gresko (kick failed) North Gresko 8 run (kick failed) 3rd North Safety (blocked punt by Gomez) North Holzheimer 18 pass from Gresko (Bagliano kick) North Blatnik 12 pass from Gresko (kick failed) 2nd North Gresko 2 run (kick failed) North Josipovic 23 pass from Gresko (Bagliano kick) Chardon Benenati 5 run (Hogan kick) Cuy Falls Harris 46 pass from Gardner (Rhodes kick) 3rd Chardon Ruckel 3 run (Hogan kick) 4th North Morris 5 run (Bagliano kick) 4th North Gresko 2 run (kick failed) North Morris 42 run (kick failed) NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 40 2011 GAME BOX SCORES AND RECAPS

Riverside Beavers Lakeside Dragons Week 5 Week 7 Friday, September 23, 2011 Friday, October 7, 2011 xxxxxxx Nick Carter Stadium Painesville, Ohio Eastlake, Ohio 7:00 pm kickoff 7:00 pm kickoff

North Rangers 13 Lakeside Dragon 0 Riverside Beavers 11 North Rangers 42

North 6 0 0 7 13 Lakeside 0 0 0 0 0

Riverside 2 0 2 7 11 North 14 7 21 0 42

1st North Morris 10 run (kick failed) 1st North Josipovic 12 pass from Gresko (Bagliano kick) River Safety North Morris 15 run (Bagliano kick) 3rd River Safety 2nd North Ranallo 2 run (Bagliano kick) 4th North Gresko 16 run (Bagliano kick) 3rd North Morris 3 run (Bagliano kick) River Bilal 3 run (Cassidy kick) North Morris 13 run (Bagliano kick) North Josipovic 10 pass from Gresko (Bagliano kick)

Madison Blue Streaks University Preppers Week 6 Week 8 Friday, September 30, 2011 Saturday, October 15, 2011 xxxxxxxx Scovil Field Madison, Ohio Hunting Valley, Ohio 7:00 pm kickoff 1:00 pm kickoff

North Rangers 20 North Rangers 7 Madison Blue Streaks 27 University Preppers 41

North 7 0 7 6 20 North 0 0 0 7 21

Madison 14 13 0 0 27 University 14 7 20 0 41

1st Madison Skerkavich 10 run (O'Bryan run) 1st US Smith 1 run (Reu kick) Madison Webster 40 INT (conversion failed) US Barham 12 pass from Eden (Reu kick) North Josipovic 48 pass from Gresko (Bagliano kick) 2nd US Barham 7 pass from Eden (Reu kick) 2nd Madison Skerkavich 27 run (Grubb kick) 3rd US Smith 2 run (kick failed) Madison Skerkavich 5 run (conversion failed) US Smith 1 run (Reu kick) 3rd North Gresko 23 run (Bagliano kick) US Smith 1 run (Reu kick) 4th North Josipovic 15 pass from Gresko (conversion failed) 4th North Vogel 19 pass from Gresko (Robinson kick) NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 41 2011 GAME BOX SCORES AND RECAPS

Geneva Eagles 2011 Season In Review Week 9 2011 SEASON WAS MEMORABLE ON STEVENS BOULEVARD Friday, October 21, 2011 Nick Carter Stadium It could also be described as an incredibly frustrating one considering how Eastlake, Ohio close Coach George Burich’s talented North squad was to qualifying for 7:00 pm kickoff the Ohio High School Athletic Association postseason for the first time in the program’s history. Geneva Eagles 0 North Rangers 23 The campaign for the 2011 North Rangers started off with a record- breaking night on the ground in the August heat and ended with a record- breaking night on the ground in the mud in late October. The opening- night rushing theatrics - provided by Rangers senior running back Jordan Geneva 0 0 0 0 0 Morris’ 304 yards and 3 TDs - got the season off to rousing start with a win over highly touted Brush and sparked North to a 5-0 beginning for the fifth 3 7 6 7 North 23 time in school history and the third time in the last 38 years. 1st North Vrabec 27 FG 2nd North Josipovic 54 pass from Gresko (Bagliano kick) However, the Rangers hit a few bumps on the Premier Athletic Conference 3rd North Gresko 23 run (kick failed) road during the second half of the season, and the run into the record 4th North Holzheimer 20 pass from Gresko (Bagliano kick) books in the final game of the year was not accomplished by Morris, but rather by All-Ohioan Kareem Hunt of rival South. Hunt’s 485-yard, 6- touchdown game lifter the Rebels to a 45-26 victory and dropped the Rangers to 7-3 on the season. The win locked South in to the playoffs as the

The loss ended North’s bid for a first-ever spot in Week 11, and closed the career of record-setting quarterback George Gresko, Morris and a strong senior class. The Rangers finished 12th in Division I, Region 1 - four places South Rebels behind the eighth and final seed Cleveland JFK for a spot in the playoffs. Week 10 Thursday, October 27, 2011 Harry Winters Stadium The 2011 Rangers will forever be remembered as an exciting team to Willoughby, Ohio watch, both offensively and defensively. With good athletes and high- 7:00 pm kickoff energy playmakers on both sides of the ball, North won 7 games in a season for the first time since the early 1990s. The Rangers raced to a 5-0 North Rangers 26 start, scoring 193 points in those opening five victories - including PAC wins over Chardon and Riverside. South Rebels 45 A tough 27-20 loss on the road at Madison in Week 6 stopped the winning streak. Gresko played through a shoulder injury that would require off- North 0 6 14 6 26 season surgery and padded the passing records he had already owned at the school due in large part to an eye-popping junior season. The hurry-up, South 14 3 14 14 45 wide-open passing attack North utilizes not only allowed Gresko to pile up 1st South Hunt 69 run (Simenc kick) big numbers and Morris - when healthy - to keep defenses off balance, but South Hunt 15 run (Simenc kick) it provided the ideal situation for a breakout year for an underclassmen 2nd South Simenc 30 FG Burich and company will count heavily in 2012. North Josipovic 30 pass from Gresko (kick failed) 3rd South Hunt 20 run (Simenc kick) Wide receiver Ben Josipovic earned numerous postseason honors by North Holzheimer 69 pass from Gresko (Gresko run) catching 69 passes for 1,020 yards. Josipovic is expected to move to South Hunt 20 run (Simenc kick) North Holzheimer 10 pass from Gresko (kick failed) quarterback and take over the high-octane attack this fall. 4th South Hunt 43 run (Simenc kick) North Gresko 1 run (pass failed) Defensively, North posted shutouts over Lakeside in Week 7 and against South Hunt 80 run (Simenc kick) Geneva in Week 9. Seniors Brennan Torok, Jeremy Lemieux and Mike Frank and Kyle Holzheimer were among the standouts on the defensive side of the ball for the Rangers. The Class of 2012 set the bar high for future players at North on offense and defense, but Burich is confident in the youth system and in the student-athletes currently in the program. While there will be a lot of new faces this year after being hit hard by graduation, the goals on Stevens Boulevard do not change. Challenging for the PAC championship and that elusive Division I playoff berth is what all players and coaches wearing orange and black this season will be striving for. NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 42 2011 SEASON STATISTICS

Total Team Statistics Individual Offensive Statistics

NORTH OPPONENT RUSHING SCORING 311 200 G Att Yds Avg Lng TD YPG Points Per Game 31.1 20 Jordan Morris 10 157 1208 7.7 87 12 121 George Gresko 10 78 227 2.9 23 7 22.7 FIRST DOWNS 206 186 Ben Josipovic 10 18 92 5.1 13 0 9.2 Rushing 84 135 Mike Ranallo 10 31 56 1.8 17 2 5.6 Passing 106 39 Kyle Pesta 9 6 46 7.7 19 0 5.11 Penalty 16 12 Brenna Torok 10 11 28 2.5 10 0 2.8 Josh Croyle 9 2 3 1.5 3 0 0.33 RUSHING YARDAGE 1638 2456 Kyle Holzheimer 10 3 3 1.0 3 0 0.3 Rushing Attempts 308 463 Brandon Favors 10 2 -25 -12.5 -10 0 -2.5 Average Per Rush 5.3 5.3 TOTALS 10 308 1638 5.32 87 21 163.8 Average Per Game 163.8 245.6 OPPONENTS 10 463 2456 5.3 80 21 245.6 Rushing TDs 21 21

PASSING YARDAGE 2306 814 Completions-Attempts 154-271 66-155 PASSING Average Per Attempt 8.5 5.3 G C-A-I Yds Per TD Lng Average Per Completion 15 12.3 George Gresko 10 153-267-10 2303 57.3 21 69 Average Per Game 230.6 81.4 Ben Josipovic 10 1-2-0 3 50.0 0 3 Passing TDs 21 5 Josh Croyle 9 0-2-1 0 0.0 0 0 Interceptions 11 11 TOTALS 10 154-271-11 2306 56.8 21 69 OPPONENTS 10 66-155-11 814 42.6 5 54 TOTAL OFFENSE 3944 3270 Total Plays 579 618 Average Play 6.8 5.3 AveragePer Game 394.4 327 RECEIVING G Rec Yds Avg Lng TD YPG KICKOFF RETURNS - YARDS 40-739 59-819 Ben Josipovic 10 69 1020 14.8 54 11 102.0 Average Per Attempt 18.5 13.9 Kyle Holzheimer 10 36 584 16.2 69 5 58.4 Kickoff Returns - TDs 0 1 Daniel Blatnik 10 15 210 14.0 27 1 21.0 Dylan Coda 10 13 211 16.2 37 2 21.1 PUNT RETURNS - YARDS 38-106 21-23 Jordan Morris 10 12 157 13.1 52 1 15.7 Average Per Attempt 2.8 1.1 Damon Pierce 10 3 33 11.0 18 0 3.3 Punt Returns - TDs 0 0 Nick Vogel 10 2 28 14.0 18 1 2.8 Nick Difrancesco 9 2 25 12.5 13 0 2.8 FUMBLES - FUMBLES LOST 18-8 20-10 Mike Ranallo 10 2 6 3.0 3 0 0.6 Fumber Recoveries - Yards 23 - -12 18-11 Anton Vrabec 10 1 61 61.0 61 0 6.1 Average Per Recovery -0.5 0.6 TOTALS 10 154 2306 15.0 69 21 230.6 Fumble Recover for TD 0 0 OPPONENTS 10 66 814 12.3 54 5 81.4

INTERCEPTIONS 11 11 Interceptions Return Yards 104 120 Average Per Interception 9.5 10.9 TOTAL OFFENSE Interception Return for TDs 2 1 G Plays Rush Pass Total YPG George Gresko 10 345 227 2303 2530 253.0 PENALTIES - YARDS 58-587 57-503 Jordan Morris 10 157 1208 0 1208 120.8 Average Yards Per Game 58.7 50.3 Ben Josipovic 10 20 92 3 95 9.5 Mike Ranallo 10 31 56 0 56 5.6 PUNTS - YARDS 21-741 39-1281 Kyle Pesta 9 6 46 0 46 5.1 Average Yards Per Punt 35.3 32.8 Brennan Torok 10 11 28 0 28 2.8 Josh Croyle 9 4 3 0 3 0.3 FIELD GOALS MADE-ATTEMPTED 2-5 1-3 Kyle Holzheimer 10 3 3 0 3 0.3 Brandon Favors 10 2 -25 0 -25 -2.5 PAT MADE - ATTEMPTED 30-45 24-28 TOTALS 10 579 1638 2306 3944 394.4 PAT Kick Made - Attempted 29-41 23-27 OPPONENTS 10 618 2456 814 3270 327.0 PAT Run Made - Attempted 1-2 1-1 PAT Pass Made - Attempted 0-2 0-0

TIME OF POSSESSION 195:51 284:09 TOTAL KICKING Average Per Game 19:35 28:24 FG 0-19 20-29 30-39 40+ Lng XPt Pts Anthony Bagliano 0-0 0-00-0 0-0 0-0 0 29-41 29 3rd DOWN CONVERSIONS 47.2% (51-108) 32.2% (38-118) Anton Vrabec 2-5 0-02-3 0-1 0-1 27 0-0 6 TOTALS 2-5 0-0 2-3 0-1 0-1 27 29-41 35 4th DOWN CONVERSIONS 41.4% (12.29) 47.1 (16-34) OPPONENTS 1-3 0-0 0-1 1-2 0-0 30 23-27 26

TURNOVER RATIO +2 -2 NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 43 2011 SEASON STATISTICS

Individual Offensive Statistics Individual Defensive Statistics

KICKOFFS DEFENSE Num Yds Avg Lng G Tckls Asst Total TFL Sack INT PD FR/FF Anton Vrabec 57 2394 42.0 60 Brennan Torok 10 89 68 157 8.5 3.5 1 2 2/0 Brandon Favors 2 87 43.5 45 Ron Boldon 10 52 54 106 3.0 1.0 0 1 0/0 TOTALS 59 2481 42.1 60 Alex Bizily 10 53 42 95 12.0 1.0 2 1 1/0 OPPONENTS 41 1637 39.9 62 Anthony Strnad 9 38 27 65 3.0 0 2 4 1/0 Kyle Holzheimer 10 36 22 58 3.0 0 3 8 0/0 Austin Gomez 10 35 22 57 8.5 2.5 0 4 1/1 Nick Vogel 10 31 16 47 3.0 0 2 6 3/0 PUNTING Dom Bencivenni 9 21 23 44 5.0 1.0 0 0 0/0 Num Yds Avg Lng I-20 Blk Cameron Corona 10 21 20 41 7.0 2.0 0 0 0/0 Brandon Favors 18 699 38.8 62 7 0 Alex Gomez 10 28 9 37 9.0 3.0 0 1 0/0 George Gresko 2 32 16.0 19 2 0 Michael Frank 10 16 16 32 3.0 2.0 0 0 0/0 Ben Josipovic 1 10 10.0 10 0 0 Joe Delisle 10 16 10 26 2.0 0 1 4 0/0 TOTALS 21 741 35.3 62 9 0 Dan Preston 5 12 10 22 1.0 0 0 0 1/0 OPPONENTS 39 1281 32.8 59 8 0 Jeremy Lemieux 6 14 4 18 2.0 0 0 0 1/0 Bobby Johnston 3 10 6 16 0 0 0 0 1/0 Nick Collins 7 4 11 15 1.0 0 0 0 0/0 Damon Pierce 9 9 4 13 3.0 2.0 0 0 2/0 KICK RETURN Daniel Blatnik 9 8 1 9 0 0 0 0 0/0 Num Yds Avg Lng TD Robert Swiney 4 4 4 8 0 0 0 0 0/0 Kyle Holzheimer 8 265 33.1 69 0 Kyle Pesta 1 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 2/0 Alex Gomez 11 196 17.8 46 0 John Piller 2 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0/0 Nick Vogel 6 85 14.2 24 0 Will Chinchar 1 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 1/0 Ben Josipovic 4 77 19.3 27 0 Sam Demaria 2 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0/0 Ron Bolden 2 55 27.5 40 0 Nick Difrancesco 4 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0/0 Brennan Torok 5 51 10.2 16 0 Zack Evans 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0/0 Alex Bizily 1 10 10.0 10 0 Tyler Kursh 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0/0 Daniel Blatnick 1 0 0.0 0 0 Don Burrington 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0/0 TEAM 2 0 0.0 0 0 A Difrancesco 2 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0/0 TOTALS 40 739 18.5 69 0 TJ Hartman 2 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0/0 OPPONENTS 59 819 13.9 95 1 Greg Hoberney 2 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 1/0 Dennis Zoucha 1 2 0 2 1.0 0 0 0 1/0 Ben Josipovic 10 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2/0 Mike Ranallo 7 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0/0 PUNT RETURN Luciano Jogan 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0/0 Num Yds Avg Lng TD Brandon Favors 10 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0/0 Alex Gomez 6 54 9.0 27 0 Mike Capasso 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0/0 Kyle Holzheimer 10 44 4.4 23 0 Jason Ott 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0/0 Jordan Morris 1 8 8.0 8 0 Kyle Denihan 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0/0 TEAM 21 0 0.0 0 0 Shane Frankina 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0/0 TOTALS 38 106 2.8 27 0 Cody Cantrell 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0/0 OPPONENTS 38 23 1.1 15 0 Jordan Morris 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3/0 Anthony Bagliano 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 Anton Vrebac 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 George Gresko 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1/0 ALL PURPOSE YARDS Dylan Coda 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 G Rush Rec KR PR Int FR Total YPG Dario Jukic 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1/0 Jordan Morris 10 1208 157 0 8 0 -3 1370 137.0 Josh Croyle 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 Ben Josipovic 10 92 1020 77 0 0 0 1189 118.9 Mitch Bartholomai 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1/0 Kyle Holzheimer 10 3 584 265 44 10 0 906 90.6 Tony Tibuzzo 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 Alex Gomez 10 0 0 196 54 0 0 250 25.0 TOTALS 10 542 375 917 75.0 18.0 11 31 26/4 George Gresko 10 227 0 0 0 0 0 227 22.7 Dylan Coda 10 0 211 0 0 0 0 211 21.1 Baniel Blatnik 10 0 210 0 0 0 0 210 21.0 Nick Vogel 10 0 28 85 0 0 10 123 12.3 Brennan Torok 10 28 0 51 0 30 0 109 10.9 Mike Ranallo 10 56 6 0 0 0 0 62 6.2 Anton Vrabec 10 0 61 0 0 0 0 61 6.1 Ron Bolden 10 0 0 55 0 0 0 55 5.5 Damon Pierce 10 0 33 0 0 0 4 37 4.1 Anthony Strand 10 0 0 0 0 36 0 36 4.2 Nick Difrancesco 9 0 25 0 0 0 0 25 2.8 Joe Delisle 10 0 0 0 0 24 0 24 2.4 TOTALS 10 1638 2306 739 106 104 -12 4881 488.1 OPPONENTS G 2456 814 819 23 120 11 4243 424.3 NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 44 INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

Passing Receiving Rushing

MOST YARDS PASSING - GAME MOST YARDS RECEIVING - GAME MOST YARDS RUSHING - GAME

389 George Gresko 2009 264 Travis Sandstrom 2009 351 Jordan Morris 2011

MOST YARDS PASSING - SEASON MOST YARDS RECEIVING - SEASON MOST YARDS RUSHING - SEASON

2,932 George Gresko 2009 1,179 Shawn Richter 2009 1,607 Brian Diliberto 1989

MOST TD PASSES - GAME MOST RECEPTIONS - GAME MOST RUSHING TD - GAME

6 George Gresko 2009 13 Shawn Richter 2009 4 John Mandato 1991

MOST TD PASSES - SEASON MOST RECEPTIONS - SEASON MOST RUSHING TD - SEASON

34 George Gresko 2009 83 Shawn Richter 2009 17 Brian Diliberto 1989

MOST PASS ATTEMPTS - SEASON MOST RECEIVING TD - GAME MOST RUSH ATTEMPTS - SEASON

344 George Gresko 2009 5 Shawn Richter 2009 242 John Mandato 1991

MOST PASS COMPLETIONS - SEASON MOST RECEIVING TD - SEASON HIGHEST YARDS PER CARRY - SEASON

197 George Gresko 2009 16 Shawn Richter 2009 7.7 Jordan Morris 2011

Scoring Defense Longest / Most

MOST TOTAL TD - SEASON MOST TACKLES - SEASON RUSHING TOUCHDOWN

19 John Mandato 1991 157 Brennan Torok 2011 93 Demetrius Wright 2005 Bob Terrell 1966

MOST SACKS - SEASON KICKOFF RETURN MOST TOTAL POINTS - SEASON 8 Ethan Weist 2010 94 Drew Makar 2004 140 Steve Miocic 1999

MOST INTERCEPTIONS - GAME PUNT RETURN

3 Greg Erjavec 1982 70 Bill Lombardo 1962 Team MOST INTERCEPTIONS - SEASON FIELD GOAL MOST POINTS SCORED - GAME 7 Ryan Latini 1992 43 Aaron Miller 1993 69 vs Conneaut 9-23-2005

MOST TEAM SHUTOUTS - SEASON PUNTING AVERAGE - SEASON MOST POINTS SCORED - SEASON 5 10 total games 1967 40.6 Bill Murton 1965 325 10 total games 2009

ALL-PURPOSE YARDS - SEASON FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED - SEASON 1,709 Lee Hanna 2007 47 10 total games 1972 NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 45 TEAM RECORDS

All Time Coaches The Last 10 Years

COACH YEARS AT SCHOOL 2002 Nick Toth 3-7-0 2007 George Burich 3-7-0 Aug 23 Brush W27-21 Aug 24 Brush (coached by Nick Toth)L 21-47 Vic McIntire 25 1957 to 1981 Aug 30 Midpark L14-20 Aug 31 Midpark W 34-27 Sept 5 Mayfield L21-47 Sept 7 Cleveland Collinwood W 7-6 Sept 13 Holy Name W13-7 Sept 14 Youngstown East L 8-16 Terry Hurley 6 1982 to 1987 Sept 20 Perry L14-24 Sept 21 Euclid L 21-54 Sept 27 Chardon L14-54 Sept 28 Chardon L 6-42 Oct 4 South L14-44 Oct 5 Riverside L 7-42 Dan Kukura 9 1988 to 1996 Oct 11 Madison L19-21 Oct 12 South L 14-47 Oct 18 Villa Angela St Joseph L7-42 Oct 19 Madison L 9-20 Oct 25 Riverside W12-7 Oct 26 Lakeside W 23-21 Nick Toth 10+ 1997 to 2007 *Toth resigned following a 2007 week 1 loss to Brush 2003 Nick Toth 5-5-0 2008 George Burich 4-6-0 Aug 22 Brush W14-3 Aug 22 Brush (ot) W 18-12 George Burich 6 2007 to present Aug 29 Midpark W21-14 Aug 29 Akron East W 33-26 Sept 5 Mayfield L6-28 Sept 5 Cleveland Collinwood W 48-12 Sept 12 Perry W28-21 Sept 12 Youngstown East L 12-20 Sept 19 Edgewood W55-6 Sept 19 Euclid L 0-13 Sept 26 Chardon L13-42 Sept 26 Chardon L 0-21 Oct 3 South W28-20 Oct 3 Riverside L 7-24 Oct 10 Madison L7-34 Oct 10 South L 35-53 Oct 17 Lisbon Beaver Local L20-55 Oct 16 Madison L 14-41 Conference Championship Oct 24 Riverside L7-13 Oct 24 Lakeside W 24-21

The North Rangers have won 6 conference 2004 Nick Toth 6-4-0 2009 George Burich 4-6-0 33-0 34-45 championships - all Greater Cleveland Aug 27Brush W Aug 28Brush L Sept 3 Midpark W34-14 Sept 4 Akron East W 57-35 Conference titles and all under head coach Sept 10 Mayfield W49-7 Sept 11 West Geauga L 20-57 Vic McIntire Sept 17 Akron Kenmore W51-0 Sept 18 Euclid L 20-32 Sept 24 Cleveland East Tech W42-14 Sept 25 Lorain Southview W 54-37 1961 1962 1964 1972 Oct 1 Chardon L14-47 Oct 2 Chardon W 54-32 Oct 8 South (ot) L23-30 Oct 9 Riverside W 34-14 1977 1979 Oct 15 Madison L14-20 Oct 16 South L 0-36 Oct 22 Lisbon Beaver Local L6-38 Oct 23 Madison L 28-51 Oct 29 Riverside W31-20 Oct 30 Lakeside L 24-28

2005 Nick Toth 5-5-0 2010 George Burich 5-5-0 All Ohio Players Aug 26Brush L0-21 Aug 27Brush W 32-20 Sept 2 Midpark W31-14 Sept 3 Cuyahoga Falls W 35-28 Larry Brinkley 1960 Dave Parker 1972 Sept 9 Mayfield L0-20 Sept 10 West Geauga L 12-41 Sept 16 Lakeside W27-21 Sept 17 Hamilton (Ont) Bishop Ryan W 51-0 John Ketternun 1962 Paul Mudrich 1974 Sept 23 Conneaut W69-0 Sept 25 Lake Catholic L 0-68 Sept 30 Chardon L28-42 Oct 1 Chardon W 52-38 Roy Voss 1963 John Mandato 1991 Oct 7 South L24-28 Oct 8 Riverside L 18-28 Oct 14 Madison W31-21 Oct 14 South L 21-34 Andy Dow 1963 Mike Mezgec 1991 Oct 21 Massillon Washington L14-49 Oct 22 Madison L 7-45 Oct 28 Riverside W21-19 Oct 29 Lakeside W 26-20 Tom Davis 1963 Jim Eller 1993

Sandy Effron 1964 Jeff Haase 1994 2006 Nick Toth 4-5-0 2011 George Burich 7-3-0 Aug 25Brush W27-23 Aug 26Brush W 51-20 Chuck Hoban 1964 Craig Kantz 1994 Sept 1 Midpark W21-14 Sept 2 Cuyahoga Falls W 28-21 Sept 8 Mayfield L6-33 Sept 9 Midpark W 62-14 Jeff Carter 1964 Steve Wisneiwski 1994 Sept 15 Lakeside W14-10 Sept 16 Chardon W 39-21 Sept 22 Groveport-Madison W17-14 Sept 23 Riverside W 13-11 Bob Beutel 1967 Shawn Richter 2009 Sept 29 Chardon L7-35 Sept 30 Madison L 20-27 Oct 6 South L6-40 Oct 7 Lakeside W 42-0 Tim Quinn 1969 Travis Sandstrom 2009 Oct 13 Madison L0-39 Oct 15 University School L 7-41 Oct 20 Buffalo (NY) St FrancisCANCELLED Oct 21 Geneva W 23-0 Dennis Brundula 1970 Ben Josipovic 2011 Oct 27 Riverside L0-14 Oct 27 South L 26-45 NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 46 OFFICIAL SIGNALS

OFFICIAL FOOTBALL SIGNALS - National Federation of State High School Associations NORTH RANGERS

2012 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 47 OFFICIAL SIGNALS

OFFICIAL FOOTBALL SIGNALS - National Federation of State High School Associations Every Monday Night, 7 - 9pm at Hooley House in Mentor

Opponent Aug 24/25 A 30/S 1 Sept 7/8 Sept 14/15 Sept 21/22 Sept 28/29 Oct 5/6 Oct 12/13 Oct 19/20 Oct 26/27 Nov 3/4

Brush Valley Shaker Garfield OHSAA Madison Kenston Twinsburg Mayfield Normandy Parma ARCS Forge Heights Heights Playoffs

Bedford Olmsted Cleveland Warrensville Warren Maple OHSAA Benedictine Euclid Lorain Shaw BEARCATS Falls Heights Heights Harding Heights Playoffs

Brecksville Midpark Olmsted Avon Amherst North OHSAA Parma OPEN Westlake Broadview Berea METEORS Falls Lake Steele Olmsted Playoffs Heights

Chardon West Maple OHSAA Kenston Madison South Geneva Riverside University Lakeside HILLTOPPERS Geauga Heights Playoffs

Riverside West OHSAA Perry Harvey Lakeside Geneva University Chardon South Madison BEAVERS Geauga Playoffs

Madison Cortland OHSAA Brush Perry University Chardon South Geneva Lakeside Riverside BLUE STREAKS Lakeview Playoffs

Lakeside Warren OHSAA Perry Edgewood Riverside Geneva University South Madison Chardon DRAGONS Howland Playoffs

University School Massillon OHSAA OPEN NDCL Madison South Lakeside Riverside Chardon Geneva PREPPERS Jackson Playoffs

Geneva Cleveland OHSAA Edgewood Conneaut South Lakeside Riverside Chardon Madison University EAGLES John Hay Playoffs

South West OHSAA NDCL Mayfield Geneva University Chardon Madison Lakeside Riverside REBELS Geauga Playoffs