2006
2006
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Win WPIAL Go Undefeated in the Regular Season
Win WPIAL Go Undefeated in the Regular Season
The 2006 campaign looked to have another promising season with 11 starters returning from the WPIAL runner-up team of the previous year. The team was ranked #1 in both the WPIAL and PIAA by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, and the favorite to win the WPIAL championship.
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The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars reasserted themselves atop the Conference and the AAA WPIAL scene. Going a perfect 9-0 in the regular season winning the Big Seven Conference for the 17th time in school history. Their success continued in the playoffs beating a Franklin Region team that clipped the Jaguars in the previous season's WPIAL championship game. Continuing on they defeated Blackhawk in the WPIAL finals at Heinz Field, winning their 3rd WPIAL championship in school history and 2nd in 3 years.
The Jaguars were led offensively at quarterback by converted receiver and Pitt recruit, Dom Decicco who nearly rushed and passed for over a 1,000 yards. The running game was in good hands with Dan Geigerich until he was injured for 4 games in the middle of the season. Brian Baldridge, a sophomore, stepped in and they did not miss a beat as he rushed for over 1,400 yards. the offensive line was as good as any in TJ history led by Adam Zampatti, Lucas Nix, and Kevin Graham.
Defensively they were built to win championships with the return of players like Arminas MacIulis, Dan Geigerich, and Chris Drager a Virginia tech recruit who doubled as tight end. They recorded 5 shutouts and an impressive 5.8 points per game during the regular season
A much anticipated match up against highly ranked Selinsgrove High School in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs, resulted in a 27-14 victory. The game was billed as the true state championship. However, the season would end by losing in an upset in the state semi-finals to General Mclane 7-28.
The Jaguars did not win the state title, but cemented its status as one of the best teams in school history and continued the TJ tradition and building dynasty in the WPIAL.
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Season:
TJ 48 vs. Belle Vernon 0: Video and articles
TJ 40 vs. West Allegheny 14: Video and articles
TJ 61 vs. EF 0: Video and articles
TJ 39 vs. Moon 0: Video and articles
TJ 14 vs. KO 0: Video and articles
TJ 21 vs. Peters 17: Video and articles
TJ 30 vs. Trinity 0: Video and articles
TJ 44 vs. Char Valley 9: Video and articles
TJ 52 vs. West Mifflin 7: Video and articles
Playoffs:
TJ 48 vs. Ringgold 7: Video and articles
TJ 21 vs. Moon 10: Video and articles
TJ 30 vs. Franklin Regional 9: Video and articles
TJ 34 vs. Blackhawk 15: Video and articles
TJ 27 vs. Selinsgrove 14: Video and articles
TJ 7 vs. General Mclane 28: Video and articles
Roster:
Seniors:
Jon Skursha
Jonathan Licht
Nick Gross
Matt Deangelis
Brent Kreider
Cory Lotis
Matt Donlin
Kevin Graham
James McFarland
Josh Magnotti
Rich Lattanzi
Ben Werner
Doug Bittel
Mike Pappas
Steve Pope
Dan Vissari
Ryan Kutscher
Ryan Baxendell
Juniors:
Sam Scheidter
Zach Decicco
Keith Siemen
Orlando Torres
Nate Bota
Bill Helmick
Fred Huebner
Corey Matheson
Brian Grant
Dave Bishoff
Cory Smith
Drew Albrecht
Karl Troetschel
Ryan Koller
Tom Yogan
Ken Fife
Lucas Nix
Logan Breisinger
Matt Westwood
Cory Mathews
Trevor Wildman
Sophomores:
Dan Virgin
Brock Decicco
Mike Hozinec
Matt Hufford
Andreaus Linton
Tyler Kubiak
Rob McCall
Adam Mains
Josh Lewis
Ryan Alderson
Garrett Hakim
Brandon Tatrai
Pat Eger
Mike Biddle
Sean Kundrat
Ryan Vietmeier
Steve Helbig
Rich Ledonne
Evan Zampatti
Tyler Wehner
Andrew Meszaros
Bob Archibald
Brian Baldrige
Zack Battis
Ryan Breisinger
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Coaching Staff:
Bill Cherpak-Head Coach
Frank Brettshneider- Assistant Coach
George Wilson- Assistant Coach
John Yogan- Assistant Coach
John Mitruski- Assistant Coach
TJ Srsic- Assistant Coach
Keith Pancoast- Assistant Coach
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Stats:
Points scored per game: 34.4
Points allowed per game: 8.6
Total Yards per game: 345
Rushing Yards/ Carries (TD's):
Brian Baldridge: 1,416/193 (18)
Dominic Decicco: 1,000/138 (15)
Dan Geigerich: 693/114 (16)
Nate Bota: 442/61 (1)
Orlando Torres: 159/18 (1)
Cory Lotis: 150/30 (2)
Receptions/yards (TD's):
Chris Drager: 29/ 563 (12)
Zach Decicco: 8/149
Dan Geigerich: 9/136 (2)
Brian Baldridge: 9/129 (1)
Trevor Wildman: 2/49 (1)
Cory Lotis 2/11
Passing Yards/ Completions-Attempts (TD's):
Dominic Decicco: 1,132/ 53-106 (17)
School Record:
Receiving Touchdowns Season: 12- Chris Drager
Previous record: 12-tie (Evan Browne 2004)
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