Football Game Notes: Week One: Iowa Wesleyan‏

William Penn and Central held a preseason scrimmage on Saturday in Pella

Oskaloosa–The 2012 football campaign opens against a familiar foe in a less familiar situation as #14 William Penn meets Iowa Wesleyan in non-conference action Saturday.

The Statesmen (0-0) travel to Mount Pleasant to face the Tigers (0-0) at Mapleleaf Stadium at 6 p.m. Since last fall, Iowa Wesleyan has chosen to move from the NAIA to NCAA Division III, making this game a non-conference battle for the first time since 2001.

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SERIES HISTORY: William Penn is 37-23-6 all-time in its series against Iowa Wesleyan.

The Statesmen opened up the Lacey Complex Stadium era with a 42-7 win over the Tigers last year.

Shawn Davis (Jr., Hamersville, Ohio, Western Brown HS) rushed for 100 yards, while Taylor Parsons (Jr., The Woodlands, Texas, College Park HS) was one yard behind at 99, but crossed the goal line three times. Rushawn Stewart had a team-high ten tackles and Brandon Dunbar (Jr., Houston, Texas, Booker T. Washington HS) sacked the quarterback twice. Marcus Kerrigan (Jr., Cary, Ill., Cary-Grove HS) made all five of his extra points as well as a 43-yard field goal en route to earning Midwest League Special Teams Player of the Week honors.

The last ten games in this series:

2002–William Penn, 42-7

2003–William Penn, 40-0

2004–William Penn, 45-8

2005–William Penn, 46-14

2006–William Penn, 39-17

2007–William Penn, 41-17

2008–William Penn, 35-13

2009–William Penn, 44-14

2010–William Penn, 56-41
2011–William Penn, 42-7

WILLIAM PENN PROFILE: Todd Hafner is in his ninth year as head football coach at William Penn, entering the campaign with a 52-37 career record.

Hafner guided William Penn to a 9-2 record last year and the team again led the NAIA in rushing with 3,634 yards. He was also at the helm in 2010 when the navy and gold won their fifth league crown (first since 1976). The team finished 10-1, tying the school record for wins, and also broke NAIA single-season marks for total rushing yards and yards per attempt. Numerous other school marks were set in 2010.

The 2008 and 2010 Midwest League Coach of the Year, Hafner was also the recipient of the VSN NAIA Coach of the Year and the NFCA Region 2 Coach of the Year honors. As skipper, he has produced 119 all-conference players and 14 All-Americans.

Prior to his career at William Penn, Hafner had coaching stops at Carl Junction HS, Southwest Baptist University, Emporia State University, and Pittsburg State University (student coach). Hafner graduated from Pittsburg State in 1994 with a degree in mathematics.

William Penn ended the 2011 season bitterly with a 14-13 loss to #23 Grand View. The loss prevented the Statesmen from making the playoffs, leaving the team one spot out of the postseason picture. Davis scored both times, while the defense held the Vikings to just 177 yards, but a late score still managed to sink William Penn.

For the 2011 year, William Penn averaged 34.3 points and 410.0 yards per game, including 330.4 rushing and 79.6 passing.

The squad was the best in the NAIA in total rushing yards (3,634) as well as rushing yards per game. The Statesmen also ranked high in total yards (4,510) and total points (377). Parsons led the Statesmen offense with 1,026 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, while Davis had an additional 957 yards and seven scores. Parsons also ranked high nationally in scoring (86 points). Seven other individuals also eclipsed the century mark in rushing.

Due to the powerful running attack, Parsons did not have to throw the pigskin much. He was 47-of-110 for 819 yards and seven TDs. Chris Crawford (Sr., Muskegon, Mich., Grand Valley State) topped the receiving corps in receptions (12) and DeMarco Sanders was best in yards (256) and TDs (3).

Defensively, the Statesmen gave up an average of 11.3 points and 235.2 yards, including 146.1 passing and 89.1 rushing. William Penn was strong nationally in points allowed per game, total points allowed (124), total yards allowed per game, rushing yards allowed per game, and total rushing yards (980). Damon Harrison was the top tackler for the navy and gold with 60 stops (8.5 for loss). Dunbar had five sacks and Joseph Frye (So., Detroit, Mich., Highland Park HS) had four interceptions.

Kerrigan was nearly perfect in point-after-attempts at 48-of-51, but was just 5-of-14 in field goals. The team utilized two punters, Kerrigan and Jason Johnson (Jr., Geneseo, Ill., Geneseo HS). Kerrigan kicked 24 times for a clip of 35.3 yards, while Johnson punted 17 times for a 38.3 yard average. Sanders topped the kick return game with 17 runbacks for a 21.4 average, while Crawford took 20 punts back for a clip of 7.8 yards, including a 49-yard touchdown.

William Penn is picked to finish second in the Midwest League.

IOWA WESLEYAN PROFILE: Tom Parkevich is in his first year as head football coach at Iowa Wesleyan.

Parkevich comes to IWC from St. Scholastica (Minn.) where he served as the defensive coordinator for the past four years. He helped the program reach the playoffs for the first time in its four-year history. He also has collegiate coaching experience at Earlham (Ohio) and Blackburn (Ill.). A 1991 graduate of Mount Senario (Wis.), he was a two-time all-conference player in college.

The Tigers ended 2011 with a 42-14 win over Concordia (Mich.).

Kevin McConnell accounted for five scores, including three passing and two on the ground. He completed 35-of-53 passes for 299 yards and also rushed for 37 yards. Nine different players hauled in a catch, led by Buddy Guastella’s nine receptions for 58 yards. Ridge Hobbs caught four balls for 92 yards and a TD. Kenyon Morgan managed 80 yards to pace the ground attack.

For the year, the Tiger offense tallied 24.6 points and 349.4 yards per game, including 257.1 passing and 92.3 rushing.

McConnell completed 256-of-387 passes for 2,480 yards and 19 TDs. He spread the ball around to 17 different receivers, headlined by Hobbs’ 42 receptions for 953 yards and 11 TDs. Five other players also finished with over 100 yards receiving. McConnell also rushed for 377 yards and eight scores, while Morgan finished with 255 yards and two touchdowns.

Defensively, Iowa Wesleyan gave up 30.1 points and 343.2 yards per contest, including 204.2 rushing and 139.0 passing. Aaron Wagoner tallied a team-high 69 tackles (nine for loss), while Tarvis Gordon had 2.5 sacks. Duane Lee was tops with five interceptions.

Brett Broderson punted 53 times for a 32.7 average. He was also 26-of-31 in extra points and 2-of-4 in field goals. Guastella was the top kick returner, taking 20 balls back an average of 18.4 yards, while six players returned at least one punt.

Iowa Wesleyan is in transition to become a member of NCAA Division III.

COACH HAFNER SAYS: On Preseason: “I feel that our pre-season camp has gone as well as can be expected. Our older kids have really taken to the fact that in order for us to be good for a long time they have to be willing to help our younger kids. We have been able to install much of our offense and defense because our players know the system and feel comfortable with what we are doing.”

On Iowa Wesleyan: “We are looking forward to the weekend. We know and understand that they return a lot of really good players. Their QB (McConnell) and WR (Hobbs) may be one of the best combos we face and their defensive secondary returns three all-conference players. It will be a big challenge for us but one we hope our kids will step up to.”

SATURDAY’S TWO-DEEPS:

WILLIAM PENN OFFENSE
QB
6-Taylor Parsons, 6-0, 195, Jr.
12-Tyler Hafner, 6-3, 195, Fr.
RB
30-Sam Tvedt, 5-9, 170, So.
27-Larry Reed, 5-11, 210, So.
RB
34-Dalton Phelps, 5-6, 170, Sr.
7-Joel Medina, 5-9, 200, Sr.
FB
33-Shawn Davis, 5-10, 230, Jr.
2-Evan Ressler, 6-0, 225, So.
WR
5-Chris Crawford, 6-0, 165, Sr.
19-Lewis Russell, 6-2, 206, Sr.
WR
8-Aaron Broyles, 6-3, 190, Jr.
29-Kramer Patterson, 6-1, 195, Fr.
TE
11-John Bryan, 6-4, 220, Jr.
82-Berrington Fort, 6-0, 220, Sr.
RT
56-Ryan Claeys, 6-3, 240, Jr.
72-J.T. Dotson, 6-2, 270, Fr.
RG
67-Cory Alfermann, 6-3, 298, Sr.
58-Marshall Arnold, 5-9, 280, So.
C
66-Mason Woods, 6-1, 275, Sr.
71-Justin Lewis, 6-2, 280, So.
LG
70-Cash Lovett, 6-2, 280, Sr.
62-Cory Minnie, 6-0, 275, So.
LT
53-Jake Adams, 6-4, 255, So.
75-Travis Blecher, 6-3, 275, Fr.
PK
16-Marcus Kerrigan, 6-0, 180, Jr.
HOLDER
11-John Bryan, 6-4, 220, Jr.
KR
5-Chris Crawford, 6-0, 165, Sr.
PR
5-Chris Crawford, 6-0, 165, Sr.
7-Joel Medina, 5-9, 200, Sr.

WILLIAM PENN DEFENSE
DE
14-Nick DiMarco, 6-3, 240, So.
98-Clayton Temaat, 6-3, 240, Fr.
NT
90-Brandon Dunbar, 5-10, 285, Sr.
97-Dustin Mohammad, 6-3, 300, Sr.
DT
44-Micheal Welch, 5-11, 275, Jr.
93-Tyler Fellows, 6-1, 265, Jr.
DE
91-Travis Provo, 6-0, 275, Jr.
35-Jason Johnson, 6-1, 220, So.
OLB
57-Brock Peery, 6-3, 210, Jr.
52-Greg Beatty, 6-1, 240, So.
MLB
55-Scott Adams, 5-11, 220, So.
51-Jonathan Swartz, 6-0, 200, So.
OLB
10-Perry King, 6-1, 195, Jr.
38-Kevin Shrauger, 5-10, 198, Fr.
SS
21-Michael Wright, 5-8, 190, Sr.
25-Austin Fuller, 5-11, 164, Fr.
FS
17-Jacob Batterson, 5-10, 187, Jr.
3-Je’Rodd Barnaba, 5-8, 158, Fr.
CB
13-Andrew Reed, 6-0, 175, Jr.
23-Cameron Penny, 5-9, 165, Jr.
CB
1-Joseph Frye, 6-2, 200, So.
37-Caesar Harris, 5-7, 155, So.
PUNTER
16-Marcus Kerrigan, 6-0, 180, Jr.
35-Jason Johnson, 6-1, 220, Jr.
LONGSNAPPER
27-Larry Reed, 5-11, 210, So.

IOWA WESLEYAN OFFENSE
QB
19-Kevin McConnell, 6-3, 200, Sr.
12-Zandro Diaz, 5-11, 180, So.
A
2-Brandon Harris, 6-1, 220, Sr.
3-Daniel Veal, 5-7, 160, Sr.
H
6-Chase Tackett, 5-10, 200, Jr.
15-Matthew Vidales, 5-8, 186, Sr.
X
81-Ridge Hobbs, 6-3, 195, Jr.
82-Thomas Barkei, 6-2, 185, Sr.
Z
1-Buddy Guastella, 5-10, 190, Sr.
87-Raul Becerill, 5-7, 165, So.
TE
7-Jamarco Clark, 6-3, 230, Jr.
88-Jake Tolander, 6-5, 230, So.
LT
61-Troy Hallberg, 6-3, 310, So.
62-Joseph Kubek, 6-3, 240, Fr.
LG
50-Jordan Padget, 6-1, 250, Sr.
66-David O’Grady, 5-11, 275, Fr.
C
63-Doug Fuentes, 6-2, 275, Sr.
61-Troy Hallberg, 6-3, 310, So.
RG
65-Ja’Korey Walker, 6-1, 280, Fr.
69-Aaron Brown, 6-0, 250, Jr.
RT
77-James Daniel, 6-5, 310, Jr.
62-Joseph Kubek, 6-3, 240, Fr.
PK
69-Aaron Brown, 6-0, 250, Jr.
HOLDER
1-Buddy Guastella, 5-10, 190, Sr.
KR
3-Daniel Veal, 5-7, 160, Sr.
20-Duane Lee, 6-3, 215, Sr.
PR
1-Buddy Guastella, 5-10, 190, Sr.

IOWA WESLEYAN DEFENSE
DE
40-Aaron Wagner, 6-2, 230, Sr.
17-Edward Amadi, 5-10, 220, Sr.
DT
43-Richard Silva, 6-0, 255, Sr.
51-Artevin McNair, 5-11, 220, Fr.
NT
94-Sam Balbach, 6-3, 235, So.
43-Richard Silva, 6-0, 255, Sr.
OLB
8-Tarvis Gordon, 6-0, 255, Sr.
11-Tristan Coleman, 6-3, 220, Sr.
MLB
17-Edward Amadi, 5-10, 220, Sr.
42-Carlos Morales, 5-11, 215, So.
MLB
52-Bobby Hall, 5-9, 225, Jr.
44-Jesse Carbajal, 5-11, 220, Sr.
OLB
5-Zach Ray, 5-10, 200, Sr.
27-Dashon Ellison, 5-11, 190, Sr.
S
20-Duane Lee, 6-3, 215
16-Jayme Ozuna, 5-7, 170, Fr.
S
21-Justin Hunnicutt, 5-10, 190, Sr.
26-Kameron Jackson, 5-10, 180, Fr.
CB
24-Napoleon Johnson, 6-3, 170, Sr.
28-Carlos Richards, 5-9, 175, Sr.
CB
4-Marcus Bonner, 5-10, 185, Sr.
36-Justin Davis, 5-10, 170, Fr.
PUNTER
69-Aaron Brown, 6-0, 250, Jr.
LONGSNAPPER
83-Chase Taylor, 6-2, 190, Sr.