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State Champs for Second Time in Four Years, Perfect!
State Champs for Second Time in Four Years, Perfect!
The 2007 version of the Thomas Jafferson Jaguars looked to build upon the budding dynasty Coach Cherpak and his coaching staff have created at the school. The team lost many players from the previous season, but like in past years their were many players more than capable of filling in where the others left off. Ranked #1 again in the WPIAL and the state, their goals were high with returning 1,400 yard runner in Brian Baldridge and Fabulous 22 Pre Season, 28th ranked recruit in the country, and Pitt recruit Lucas Nix.
The season began with a bang behind new starting quarterback, junior Tyler Wehner who stepped into the role flying. The team though lost running back Brian Baldridge to a knee injury in the first game of the season, and he would be lost for the season. Later in the season, the team would also endure another huge set back when they lost Tyler Wehner, the #4 passing yardage leader in the WPIAL, before game six. Under normal circumstances this would spell doom for a team, but this was not a normal circumstance.
Seniors, Orlando Torres and Zach Decicco stepped in for Baldridge and Wehner and the Jaguars did not miss a beat behind a terrific offensive line and traditionally tough defense. The line included 2 senior starters Nix and Dave Bishoff, and 3 juniors Pat Eger, Rob McCall, and Sean Kundrat. Combined, they averaged 6'2" and 258 pounds per man. Torres turned in one the best years from the running back position by rushing for 1,577 yards and 26 touchdowns. Arthur James contributed with an additional 1,025 yards an 13 TD's. With Zach Decicco under center, the team was more run oriented, but had a terrific receiving group in Trevor Wildman and tight end Brock Decicco.
Defensively, they were as good as any defense in TJ's history by recording 4 shutouts and holding opponents under 10 points 10 times. They were led by shut down corner Wildman, Nix, Zach and Brock Decicco, Cory Smith, and linebackers Dave Bishoff and Nate Bota.
The team secured the 7th straight Big Seven Conference championship, and hammered their way through the WPIAL playoffs. They beat Montour 34-0 in the WPIAL finals, securing the school's 4th WPIAL championship, 3rd in last four years. The state playoffs were no different, winning convincingly in every game including the state championship the Jaguars would secure their second state championship in the last 4 years. The 2007 team is the first team in AAA state history to run the table at 16-0. Can anyone say Dynasty?
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Season:
TJ 40 vs. Belle Vernon 21: Video and articles
TJ 18 vs. West Allegheny 13: Video and articles
TJ 73 vs. EF 7: Video and articles
TJ 44 vs. Moon 2: Video and articles
TJ 14 vs. KO 0: Video and articles
TJ 41 vs. Peters 0: Video and articles
TJ 35 vs. Trinity 14: Video and articles
TJ 3 vs. Char Valley 0: Video and articles
TJ 41 vs. West Mifflin 7: Video and articles
Playoffs:
TJ 56 vs. Laurel Highlands 7: Video and articles
TJ 49 vs. West Allegheny 21 : Video and articles
TJ 27 vs. Pine Richlands 14: Video and articles
TJ 34 vs. Montour 0: Video and articles
TJ 24 vs. Selinsgrove 10: Video and articles
TJ 35 vs. Strong Vincent 6: Video and articles
TJ 28 vs. Garnet Valley 3: Video and articles
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Roster:
Seniors:
Sam Scheidter
Cory Mathews
Keith Siemen
Dan Braun
Nate Bota
Arthur James
Brian Grant
Logan Breisinger
Dave Bishoff
Fred Huebner
Bill Helmick
Drew Albrecht
Tom Yogan
Karl Troetschel
Juniors:
Tyler Wehner
Dan Virgin
Mike Hozinec
Brock Decicco
Ryan Breisinger
Justin Kaminsky
Doug Allen
Mike Boyd
Sean Kundrat
Mike Biddle
Tyler Kubiak
Frank Kurkowski
Pat Eger
Rob McCall
Steve Helbig
Brandon Tatrai
Ryan Alderson
Josh Lewis
Evan Zampatti
Matt Hufford
Ryan Vietmeier
Andrew Meszaros
Brian Baldrige
Zack Battis
Sophomores:
Matt Veseleny
Steve Licht
Brandon Sandor
Wes Fant
Steve Bronder
Dylan Baxendell
Chris Heim
Jon Lafrankie
Jesse Bernard
Blaine Helmick
Dan Biddle
Kevin Miller
Josh Militzer
Shane McNally
Adam Mains
Chad Mason
Keeton Lattanzi
Dan Pastore
Pat McMonagle
Sean Ryan
Andy Fierst
Ian Hay
Anthony Grieves
Jim Giansante
Rob Nahay
Justin Smith
Ed Hasis
Sam Johnston
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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
Pat Oster- Assistant Coach
Keith Pancoast- Assistant Coach
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Stats:
Points scored per game: 36.9
Points allowed per game: 8.3
Total Yards per game: 350.5
Rushing Yards/ Carries (TD's):
Orlando Torres: 1,577/260 (29)
Arthur James: 1,o25/149 (13)
Zach Decicco: 529/ 83 (7)
Nate Bota: 332/ 36 (3)
Evan Zampatti: 141/ 29 (2)
Brian Baldridge: 113/ 13 (1)
Tyler Wehner: 107/36 (2)
Receptions/yards (TD's):
Trevor Wildman:43/754 (7)
Zach Decicco: 21/393 (2)
Brock Decicco: 18/ 374 (5)
Passing Yards/ Completions-Attempts (TD's):
Tyler Wehner: 978/ 49-75 (11)
Zach Decicco: 457 /32-68 (5)
Matt Veseleny: 164/ 9-17
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