2016 POSTSEASON GUIDE

2016 POSTSEASON MEDIA GUIDE 11 OHSAA STATE TITLES ? 1988 1989 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1999 2001 2008 2011

2016 POSTSEASON GUIDE

2016 POSTSEASON MEDIA GUIDE

BASIC INFORMATION

11 OHSAA STATE TITLES ? 1988 1989 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1999 2001 2008 2011

Campus Switchboard:

216-651-0222

Athletics:

216-651-0222 ext 222

Athletics Website:

Athletics email: rfitzpatrick@ignatius.edu

TEAM INFORMATION

MAILING ADDRESS Saint Ignatius High School 1911 West 30th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: Founded: Affiliation: Motto: Enrollment: Nickname: Colors:

Cleveland, OH 1886 Roman Catholic / Jesuit Men for Others 1,500 boys Wildcats Blue and Gold

ADMINISTRATION & STAFF

President:

Rev. Raymond Guiao, S.J. `82

Principal:

Dan Bradesca `88

Athletic Director:

Rory Fitzpatrick `88

Assistant Athletic Director: Brad Ganor

Head Coach:

Chuck Kyle

High School:

Saint Ignatius `69

College: John Carroll `73

Record at Saint Ignatius: 330-84-1 (34th season)

Overall Record: 330-84-1

2016 Record:

9-1

Base Offense:

Pro Style, Multiple Sets

Base Defense:

3-3-5 Stack

Conference:

Independent (Division I, Region 1)

Home Field: Byers Field at Robert M. Boulton Stadium

Capacity:

11,850

Surface:

Field Turf

FOOTBALL HISTORY

First Year of Football:

1911

Overall Record:

680-304-32

OHSAA Playoff Appearances: 27

OHSAA Playoff Record: 66-15

OHSAA Titles:

11

National Championships: 3

ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS

Football Media Contact: Joe Ginley `12

Office Phone:

216-651-0222 ext 242

Email address: jginley@ignatius.edu

Student SID Moderator: Jeff McCormick `83

Office Phone:

216-651-0222 ext 228

Email address: jmccormick@ignatius.edu

Student SID Contact:

Brendan DeVenney `17

Email address:

bdevenney17@student.ignatius.edu

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2016 SCHEDULE

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2016 SAINT IGNATIUS WILDCATS SCHEDULE

OPPONENT

DATE / TIME / STADIUM

@ Normandy

INVADERS W, 45-0

Friday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. Byers Field at Robert M. Boulton Stadium

vs. Mentor Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. CARDINALS W, 49-7 Byers Field at Robert M. Boulton Stadium

vs. Valley ForgeSaturday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. PATRIOTS W, 49-0 Byers Field at Robert M. Boulton Stadium

@ Detroit Catholic Central

SHAMROCKS L, 28-21

Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. Fr. Elmer Stadium

@ Walsh JesuitFriday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. WARRIORS W, 30-0 Conway Memorial Stadium @ ParmaSaturday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. REDMEN W, 49-0 Byers Field at Robert M. Boulton Stadium @ GlenOak Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. GOLDEN EAGLES W, 34-17 Bob Commings Field

vs. Archbishop Moeller Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.

CRUSADERS W, 38-7 Memorial Stadium @ Otterbein University

@ Saint XavierSaturday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. BOMBERS W, 31-14 Tom Ballaban Field

vs. St. EdwardSaturday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. EAGLESW, 34-7FirstEnergy Stadium vs. JacksonFriday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. POLAR BEARSByers Field at Robert M. Boulton Stadium

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ABOUT THE WILDCATS

11 OHSAA STATE TITLES ? 1988 1989 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1999 2001 2008 2011

Wildcats Storylines ...

MAMA, I'M COMING HOME: Entering the final week of the regular season, the Wildcats held the No. 7 seed in the OHSAA Computer Rankings. A dominant 34-7 win over the St. Edward Eagles propelled the Wildcats to No. 4 in the rankings, clinching a home playoff game for Saint Ignatius at Byers Field at Robert M. Boulton Stadium. The Wildcats missed the playoffs in 2015 for the first time since 2010. The Wildcats have not lost a first round playoff game since 2007.

CRAZY TRAIN: The key to the Wildcats' success is the team's dominant defense. The Wildcats have allowed just 8.0 points per game this year, allowing more than 17 points just once this season. A stacked front seven has paved the path to success. The "Linebacker Legion" of Adam Shibley, John Velotta, and James Leyden has combined for an incredible 83 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks. Senior defensive lineman Michael Chime has also enjoyed an incredible season at defensive end, recording 36 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, 6 quarterback hits, and 6 sacks.

IRON MAN: Speaking of the critical players, senior defensive lineman Joe Gibbons has anchored the middle of the defense for the Wildcats this year. The West Park native has 18.5 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks on the year. But more impressively, Gibbons has eaten double-teams and forced opponents to gameplan around him. Gibbons played a critical role in the goal-line stand on St. Edward's first drive of the game, as the senior clogged the middle of the line and helped the Wildcats stop the Eagles short of the end zone. The goal line spurred Saint Ignatius to victory.

FLYING HIGH AGAIN: Following an injury to Jimmy Andrews in Week 9, the brunt of the load falls to Mark Bobinski and Dean "The Dream" Stowers. The two backs shouldered the burden easily last Saturday against St. Edward, with Bobinski leading the way. The junior led all rushers with 17 carries for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns. Stowers also contributed with 7 rushes for 62 yards. Another Wildcat running back to watch is Nick Kilbane, who rushed four times for 15 yards on Saturday. On the year, Bobinski has 740 yards and a team-best 14 touchdowns and Stowers has 295 yards and 2 touchdowns.

ROAD TO NOWHERE: One of the keys to the Saint Ignatius defense's success is its ability to step up and make a play on third downs. On the season, opponents have converted just 32-of-114 third downs, or 28 percent. The Wildcats' ability to stop the run on first and second down frequently forces opposing passers to throw the ball on third down, leading to a lower conversion rate. On the year, opposing quarterbacks have completed just 46 percent of their passes, thanks in part to the ability and poise of the Saint Ignatius secondary, led by safety Matt Wiegandt. The savvy senior picked off a pass early last week, setting up the Wildcats' first touchdown of the game. On the season, the Wildcats have eight interceptions, with six different players having recorded one or more picks. Wiegandt and Cameron Toppin lead the team with two apiece.

TIME AFTER TIME: The Wildcats' ability to build early leads has been critical to the team's success. The squad has outscored opponents, 118-7, in the first quarter this season. The Wildcats are 9-0 when scoring first. Last week, the Wildcats built a 34-0 lead before the Eagles broke onto the board. The Wildcats have forged early leads by using the running game to set up the pass. The Saint Ignatius offensive line has blocked quite well for the Wildcats' running backs, as the team has gained 5.6 yards per carry and 239 rushing yards per game.

BARK AT THE MOON: For the first time since 1980, OHSAA Division I playoff games will be played on Friday evenings. This represents a change for the Wildcats, who have played primarily on Saturdays in the past, both in the regular season and the postseason. However, the Wildcats have prepared for the adjustment all season, playing five games on Friday night this season. The Wildcats have a 4-1 record in such contests, outscoring opponents, 168-52, in Friday night matchups.

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ABOUT THE POLAR BEARS

11 OHSAA STATE TITLES ? 1988 1989 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1999 2001 2008 2011

Polar Bears Storylines ...

HOT START, COLD FINISH: The Jackson Polar Bears roared out of the gate this season, winning seven in a row to finish the season. Jackson occupied the top of the OHSAA Division I Computer Rankings for a long while, looking like the team to beat in Region 1. Then, the Polar Bears lost their way down the stretch. Jackson lost close games to McKinley, Central Catholic, and Hoover. The Polar Bears did not lose by much, however, falling by a combined margin of 11 points. The 7-3 Polar Bears are not a team to be overlooked after finishing second in the Federal League with a 4-2 mark in conference play, including a win over No. 8 seed GlenOak, whom the Wildcats also played and defeated in the regular season.

OH DEAR: One of the keys to Jackson's regular season success was an improved ground game. Early on in the season, the Polar Bears struggled to run the ball. Then, senior Jack Dear assumed the reins of the running game. Dear ended the regular season with an impressive 204 carries for 1,198 yards and 11 touchdowns. The senior back will be critical to Jackson's success, especially against a tough Saint Ignatius rushing defense that has allowed just 2.1 yards per carry.

DANGER, DILLON: One of the most dangerous Jackson weapons on offense is Dillon Dingler. The 6'2", 195 pound senior tops the team with 40 catches for 949 touchdowns and 11 scores in 10 games. Dingler has also played a key role in the running game, spelling Dear at running back. Dingler stands at second on the squas with 41 rushing attempts for 180 yards and 3 touchdowns on the season. The do-it-all senior also serves as the punter for the Polar Bears. Dingler has 30 punts for a 41.2 yard per punt average on the season for Jackson.

JUMPIN' JARET: A crucial piece of the Polar Bears' offense is quarterback Jaret Pallotta. A first-year starter at the position, Pallotta has developed over the course of the season, becoming an effective passer and leader for the Polar Bears. The junior has completed 128-of-231 passes for 1,909 yards with 18 touchdowns and 9 interceptions this season. Thanks in part to Pallotta, the Polar Bears have scored 21 or more points in all but one game thus far this season, with the lone exception being a 14-point output in a 19-14 loss to Canton McKinley in Week 7.

The Massillon Jackson File

Head Coach: Tom Budd Record: 7-3 (4-2) Conference: Federal League Home Record: 3-2 Road Record: 4-1 Points Scored: 275 Points Allowed: 179 Last Game: vs. Hoover: L, 31-28 Streak: Lost 1 Last Postseason Appearance: 2004 Number of Playoff Appearances: 6 Playoff Record: 1-5 Record vs. Saint Ignatius: 0-0

Jackson Schedule

Opponent Time/Score

vs. Akron East @ Mayfield @ Boardman @ Perry vs. Lake vs. GlenOak @ McKinley vs. Central Catholic @ Green vs. Hoover

W, 36-13 W, 31-13 W, 21-14 W, 21-14 W, 23-13 W, 35-13 L, 19-14 L, 38-35 W, 31-14 L, 31-28

TURNOVER TRAUMA: One of the reasons for the Polar Bears' late slide this season is an inability at times to secure the football. Nine of Jackson's 17 turnovers this season came in the club's three losses. The Polar Bears could not manage any takeaways in those three games, setting the team's turnover margin at an ugly minus-9 for those three contests. The Polar Bears will need to take care of the football in order to defeat the Wildcats on Friday evening. On the season, the Wildcats have committed 12 turnovers against 17 takeaways, giving the Football Cats a plus-5 turnover margin this season.

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