Team Preview: Wilmington
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School: Wilmington
Mascot: Wildcats
Conference: Interstate 8 (Small) Conference
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Head Coach: Jeff Reents
Assistant Coaches: Barry Southall Rob Murphy Chad Farrell Bob Bolser Drew Tyler Mark Langusch Mike Bushnell Tom Fritz Mark Shell
2017 results: 10-2 (5-0) Interstate 8 (Small) Conference. Wilmington made the 2017 IHSA Class 4A state playoff field. The Wildcats defeated Elmwood-Brimfield and Farmington before losing to Immaculate Conception in the 4A quarterfinal round.
2018 Wilmington Wildcats schedule
8/24 @ Manteno
8/31 H Coal City
9/7 @ Lisle
9/14 @ Sandwich
9/21 H Peotone
9/28 H Herscher
10/5 @ Reed-Custer
10/12 H Streator
10/19 @ Plano
| Name | Position | Grad Year | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Conner Dempsey |
RB |
2019 |
5-foot-9 |
180 |
|
Jesse Cox |
OL |
2019 |
6-foot-0 |
188 |
|
Keaton Hopwood |
QB |
2019 |
6-foot-2 |
165 |
| Name | Position | Grad Year | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Conner Dempsey |
DB |
2019 |
5-foot-9 |
180 |
|
Landon Flynn |
LB |
2019 |
5-foot-9 |
170 |
|
Jake Rodawold |
DB |
2020 |
5-foot-9 |
171 |
| Name | Position | Grad Year | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cam Holman |
LB |
2020 |
6-foot-2 |
185 |
|
Sam Hafner |
LB |
2019 |
5-foot-9 |
171 |
|
Cameron Harbor |
LB |
2019 |
5-foot-9 |
181 |
|
Jarin Allen |
DE |
2020 |
6-foot-2 |
190 |
|
Grant Imhof |
LB/P |
2019 |
6-foot-0 |
177 |
|
Jack Kettmen |
LB |
2019 |
5-foot-9 |
200 |
2018 Wilmington Wildcats Summer/7on7 plans
Dwight 7 on 7
Morris 7 on 7
JCA 7 on 7
Bishop Mac 7 on 7
Did you know...that Wilmington head coach Jeff Reents has led the Wildcats to 22 consecutive IHSA state playoff appearances? The Wildcats have missed the IHSA state playoffs in just two of the 24 years with Jeff Reents leading the football program (1994/1995).
Keep an Eye on: Wilmington got a big season in 2017 from senior to be QB Conner Dempsey. Dempsey, who will move to running back this fall is a hard nosed player with good speed and terrific vision. Dempsey will be a multi-year starter for the Wildcats in 2018.
EDGYTM's Way Too Early Regular Season record prediction for Wilmington Wildcats? 8-1/7-2