Merv Haycock / Dan Ertel Outstanding Lineman of the Year Award

The Merv Haycock / Dan Ertel Outstanding Lineman of the Year Award is presented to the Most Outstanding Linemen of the Year. Coach Haycock coached at both Spalding and Bergan High School and his combined record of 120-63-6 earned him an induction into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1984. Coach Haycock initiated the Outstanding Lineman of the Year Award in 1974 in recognition of Dan Ertel. Dan Ertel graduated from the Academy of our Lady / Spalding Institute and died in a car accident after his senior year. The Dan Ertel Award is presented to the lineman that gave selflessly of himself each week to ensure the success of his backfield and the ultimate success of the team during the season.

Past Merv Haycock / Dan Ertel Outstanding Lineman of the Year

2018 - Connor Meils

2017 - Jett Schmitt

2016 - ??

2015 - Marenis Kansfield

2014 - ??

2013 - Nick Root

2012 - ??