Team Preview: Huntley
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School: Huntley
Mascot: Red Raiders
Conference: Fox Valley Conference
Team Twitter: @HuntleyFB
Head Coach: Matt Zimolzak
Assistant Coaches: Mike Slattery - OC/Quarterbacks MIke Naymola - Receivers Joel Bosman - Asst. Receivers Craig Kastning - Running Backs Chris Babyar - Offensive Line Zack Borring - Asst. Receivers Cliff Pawlak - Defensive Backs Paul Reinke - Linebackers Ben Salomon - Defensive Line Keith Mooney - Asst. Defensive Line Gary Swanson - Strength Coach Will Benson - Scout Teams Coordinator Mike Doty - Assist. Offensive Line Doug Millsaps - Assist. Quarterbacks Brad Aney - Head Freshmen Coach John Woo - Freshmen DBs Mike Ginczycki - Freshmen DC/LBs Jeff Beam - Freshmen DL Gavin Fahey - Freshmen WR Jim Rago - Freshmen RBs Zach Davidson - Freshmen OC/QBs
2016 results: 8-4 (6-2 Fox Valley Conference). The Red Raiders made the IHSA Class 8A state playoff field, defeated Stevenson and Fremd then lost to Loyola in the 8A quarterfinal round.
2017 Huntley Red Raiders schedule
at Jacobs
vs. Prairie Ridge
at Dundee Crown
vs Hampshire (Homecoming)
vs Cary Grove
at West Aurora
vs CL Central (Senior Night)
at CL South at McHenry
Returning Offensive Starters
Eric Mooney/QB/6'2/190/2018
Matt Gelander/WR/185/2018
Joey Wilson/OL/6'2/260/2018
Ryan Antonsen/WR/6'2/200/2018
Melvin Bonsu/RB/5'11/180/2018
Brian O'Mara/WR/6'2/160/2018
Returning Defensive Starters
Alex Pitrone/DT/6'4/295/2019
Charlie Zornow/LB/6'2/215/2018
Tyler Koss/DB/5'10/165/2018
Michael Talesky/DB-OLB/6'0/185/2019
Justin Allen/DL/6'1/200/2018
Newcomers to Watch
Donovan Spann (DL)
Ben Dworski (OL)
Ryan Antonsen (ATH)
Michael Boland (WR)
Ron Noll (WR)
AJ Henkle (DB)
2017 Huntley Red Raiders summer Camp/7on7 plans
WWS USA Football National Qualifier 7 on 7
Huntley 7 on 7.
Hoffman Estates 7 on 7.
Team Camp: Illinois Wesleyan University.
Did You Know That...Huntley has made the IHSA state football playoff field in four of the past five seasons?
Top Impact Player for Huntley in 2017? Senior QB/DB Eric Mooney. Mooney has been a mainstay and leader for the Red Raiders the past few seasons. Mooney is one of the fastest kids in Chicagoland and I would not be shocked to see Mooney playing on both sides of the football in 2017.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Can the Red Raiders reload upfront on the offensive line? Huntley brings back some impressive starters back (6 offense 5 defense) yet only senior OL Joey Wilson is the lone starter back this fall.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Huntley Red Raiders?
2016 was a big year for Red Raiders football in many regards. Despite not winning the rugged FVC they defeated some well established 8A names and programs in the post-season. Huntley has great support, plenty of numbers and some of the state's top facilities. I look for the Red Raiders to challenge for the top of the FVC and beyond in 2017 and could very well again be a major player in 8A.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for the Huntley Red Raiders? 7-2/6-3