Team Preview: Huntley
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School: Huntley
Mascot: Red Raiders
Conference: Fox Valley Conference
Twitter: @HuntleyFB
Head Coach: Matt Zimolzak
Assistant Coaches: Mike Slattery, Paul Reinke, Mike Naymola, Ben Salomon, Chris Babyar, Cliff Pawlak, Craig Kastning, Mike Sebestyen, Mike Doty, Zach Davidson, Joel Bosman, Zach Borring, Mike Sahli, Brad Aney, John Woo, Gavin Fahey, Mike Ginczycki, Jeff Beam
2017 results: 8-2 (7-1) Fox Valley Conference. The Red Raiders made the Class 8A state playoff field and lost to Edwardsville in opening round action.
2018 Huntely Red Raiders schedule
1. @ McHenry
2. vs Jacobs
3. @ Prairie Ridge
4. vs Cary Grove
5. @ CL South
6. vs CL Central
7. @ Hampshire
8. @ Naperville N.
9 vs Dundee Crown
| Name | Position | Grad Year | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Boland |
WR |
2019 |
6-foot-2 |
180 |
|
Romel Noll |
WR/RB |
2019 |
6-foot-0 |
185 |
|
David Pasco |
WR |
2019 |
6-foot-1 |
165 |
|
Cade Golembeck |
OL |
2019 |
5-foot-10 |
240 |
| Name | Position | Grad Year | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Talesky |
LB |
2019 |
6-foot-0 |
205 |
|
Nate Schopbach |
DL |
2019 |
6-foot-4 |
215 |
|
Patrick Roppolo |
S |
2019 |
5-foot-11 |
170 |
|
AJ Henkie |
DB |
2019 |
6-foot-3 |
195 |
|
Marr Burba |
DL |
2020 |
6-foot-0 |
220 |
|
Nolan Engmann |
DE/OLB |
2019 |
6-foot-2 |
220 |
|
Rutkus Hunkins |
DB |
2020 |
6-foot-0 |
165 |
| Name | Position | Grad Year | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brad Walker |
DE/OLB |
2021 |
6-foot-2 |
225 |
|
Connor Fitzgerald |
WR |
2019 |
6-foot-3 |
190 |
|
Brandon Klemenz |
OL |
2020 |
6-foot-4 |
300 |
|
Chris Raffin |
QB |
2019 |
6-foot-1 |
175 |
2018 Huntley Red Raiders Summer/7on7 plans
7 on 7's:
Red Grange (WWS)
Huntley 7v7 (all 8 are playoff teams - 1 state champ)
Sacred Heart Griffin 7v7
Hoffman Estates 7v7
Team Camp: Western Illinois University - July 19-21
Did you know...that Huntley has grown from a Class 4A state playoff team back in 2001 into a Class 8A sized state playoff team in just over 10 seasons? Also the Red Raiders have made the IHSA state playoff field in 4 of the past 5 years.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2018 Huntley Red Raiders? Huntley and head coach Matt Zimolzak graduated one of the Red Raiders greatest all around athletes and four year varsity starter this past spring in Eric Mooney (Northern Iowa). While it will be hard for Huntley to replace Mooney, this program's overall talent level and sheer numbers is far from down. Look for the Red Raiders to again be a big factor in the Fox Valley Conference race in 2018, a conference race that seems to be as wide open as in any other time in recent memory.
Keep an Eye on: Huntley senior DE Nate Schupbach (6-foot-4, 215 pounds) is one of several returning starters back on defense this season. Schupbach has been drawing FCS/D2 level attention this summer. Also sophomore DE/OLB Brad Walker (6-foot-2, 225 pounds) is a highly advanced kid physically who is already hitting several recruiting radar screens.
EDGYTM's Way Too Early Regular Season record prediction for the Huntley Red Raiders? 7-2/6-3