Sterling College Sports Network STERLINC COLLEGE WARRIOR FOOTBALL Game 1: Sterling at No. No. 13 Benedictine September 1, 2012 at 1:00pm Larry Wilcox Stadium Atchison, Kan. Sports Information Office | Hans Nickel | Director | Office Phone: 620-278-4656 | email: [email protected]2012 Schedule Day Opponent Time September 1 @ (13) Benedictine College 1:00 PM * 8 @ Tabor College 7:00 PM * 15 vs. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. 6:00 PM * 22 @ Southwestern College 6:00 PM * 29 vs. University of St. Mary 6:00 PM October * 13 @ Bethel College 7:00 PM * 20 vs. (11) Ottawa University 1:30 PM * 27 @ (RV) Friends University 1:30 PM November * 3 @ (24) Bethany College 1:30 PM * 10 vs. McPherson College 1:30 PM Follow the Game Internet: Sterling College Sports Network Scott Hogan - Play by Play Hans Nickel - Analyst Twitter: @SterlingCSports Head Coach Matchup Sterling: Andy Lambert At Sterling Since 2004 - 9th Season Sterling Record: 46-35 Head Coach Record: 76-78 2nd Winningest Coach at Sterling Benedictine: Larry Wilcox At Benedictine Since 1979 - 34rh Season Benedictine Record: 229-125 Head Coach Record: 229-125 5th Winningest Coach in NAIA History Warrior Website www.scwarriors.com Warriors to Open Season at Benedictine STERLING, Kan. – The Sterling College Warrior football team opens its season this week on the road in Atchison against the No. 13 Benedictine College Ravens at 1:00 pm on Sept. 1, 2012. A tough test for Sterling, the Ravens will challenge the Warriors as SC begins its 2012 campaign. Offensively, the Warriors have questions to answer after a dismal 2011 year. Andy Lambert be- lieves he has found that answer in sophomore quarterback John Cardona. A dual threat, Cardona has the ability to stretch defenses with his arm as well as make the defense pay with his feat. Look for Cardona to lead SC to a better offensive year in 2012. Sterling’s defense returns most of the starters from a dominant 2011 defense, but SC must replace four defensive backs. Cedrique Smith, a transfer from Azuza Pacific, will provide speed and playmaking ability at the corner position and in special teams. Smith is the 2012 110m Hurdle Track and Field Champion in the NAIA. Benedictine (1-0) has already played a game this season, defeating Concordia (Neb.) 45-37. Last season, Benedictine defeated Sterling at Smisor Stadium 14-0. The Benedictine offense was on display against Concordia, racking up 407 yards of total offense including 207 yards on the ground. Impact players for the Ravens are running back Cameron Fore who ran for 102 yards and two touchdowns against Concordia, wide receiver Alex Boyd who had eight receptions for 100 yards against Concordia, and quarterback Bill Noonan who threw for 188 yards and a touchdown while scoring one more touchdown on the ground against Concordia. On defense, the Ravens will be led by linebackers Andrew Jones and Ray Gragg. Against Con- cordia, Jones collected seven tackles while Gragg recorded six tackles. The game between Sterling and Benedictine at Larry Wilcox Stadium in Atchison, Kan. will be- gin at 1:00 pm and will be available on the Sterling College Sports Network. The broadcast will begin approximately one hour before game time. Warriors to Watch Offense Defense John Cardona Brian Noller SO QB SR LB 1st Season as 2012 Preseason Warrior starter All-KCAC Selection
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STERLINC COLLEGE WARRIOR FOOTBALL
Game 1: Sterling at No. No. 13 BenedictineSeptember 1, 2012 at 1:00pm
Larry Wilcox StadiumAtchison, Kan.
Sports Information Office | Hans Nickel | Director | Office Phone: 620-278-4656 | email: [email protected]
2012 Schedule
Day Opponent TimeSeptember 1 @ (13) Benedictine College 1:00 PM* 8 @ Tabor College 7:00 PM* 15 vs. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. 6:00 PM* 22 @ Southwestern College 6:00 PM* 29 vs. University of St. Mary 6:00 PMOctober * 13 @ Bethel College 7:00 PM* 20 vs. (11) Ottawa University 1:30 PM* 27 @ (RV) Friends University 1:30 PMNovember * 3 @ (24) Bethany College 1:30 PM* 10 vs. McPherson College 1:30 PM
Follow the Game
Internet: Sterling College Sports Network Scott Hogan - Play by Play Hans Nickel - Analyst
Twitter: @SterlingCSports
Head Coach Matchup
Sterling: Andy Lambert At Sterling Since 2004 - 9th Season Sterling Record: 46-35 Head Coach Record: 76-78 2nd Winningest Coach at Sterling
Benedictine: Larry Wilcox At Benedictine Since 1979 - 34rh Season Benedictine Record: 229-125 Head Coach Record: 229-125 5th Winningest Coach in NAIA History
Warrior Website
www.scwarriors.com
Warriors to Open Season at Benedictine
STERLING, Kan. – The Sterling College Warrior football team opens its season this week on the road in Atchison against the No. 13 Benedictine College Ravens at 1:00 pm on Sept. 1, 2012. A tough test for Sterling, the Ravens will challenge the Warriors as SC begins its 2012 campaign.
Offensively, the Warriors have questions to answer after a dismal 2011 year. Andy Lambert be-lieves he has found that answer in sophomore quarterback John Cardona. A dual threat, Cardona has the ability to stretch defenses with his arm as well as make the defense pay with his feat. Look for Cardona to lead SC to a better offensive year in 2012.
Sterling’s defense returns most of the starters from a dominant 2011 defense, but SC must replace four defensive backs. Cedrique Smith, a transfer from Azuza Pacific, will provide speed and playmaking ability at the corner position and in special teams. Smith is the 2012 110m Hurdle Track and Field Champion in the NAIA.
Benedictine (1-0) has already played a game this season, defeating Concordia (Neb.) 45-37. Last season, Benedictine defeated Sterling at Smisor Stadium 14-0.
The Benedictine offense was on display against Concordia, racking up 407 yards of total offense including 207 yards on the ground. Impact players for the Ravens are running back Cameron Fore who ran for 102 yards and two touchdowns against Concordia, wide receiver Alex Boyd who had eight receptions for 100 yards against Concordia, and quarterback Bill Noonan who threw for 188 yards and a touchdown while scoring one more touchdown on the ground against Concordia.
On defense, the Ravens will be led by linebackers Andrew Jones and Ray Gragg. Against Con-cordia, Jones collected seven tackles while Gragg recorded six tackles.
The game between Sterling and Benedictine at Larry Wilcox Stadium in Atchison, Kan. will be-gin at 1:00 pm and will be available on the Sterling College Sports Network. The broadcast will begin approximately one hour before game time.
Warriors to Watch
Offense DefenseJohn Cardona Brian NollerSO QB SR LB1st Season as 2012 PreseasonWarrior starter All-KCAC Selection
STERLING COLLEGEVS BENEDICTINE 9-1-2012
Strong Tackle Strong Guard Center Tight Guard Tight Tackle#65 Chase Jones #73 Zach Beims #77 Brett Worsham #56 Kyle Croak #76 Kyle Finder6-6, 300, SO 6-2, 290, SO 6-3, 275, SR 5-11, 245, SO 6-2, 270, JR#74 Gabe Dierksen #75 Blaine Pittman #52 T. Mike Walker #52 T. Mike Walker #74 Gabe Dierksen6-5, 280, JR 6-3, 350, SR 5-10, 270, JR 5-10, 270, JR 6-5, 280, JR
Split Back Quarterback Tight End Split End#32 Chet Skinner #4 John Cardona #47 Matt Schmidt #81 J. Coleman5-11, 180, JR 6-3, 205, SO 6-3, 230, JR 6-5, 200, JR#12 D. Hudsperth #6 Bradley Smet #88 Adam Haskin #15 D. Palmer5-10, 175, FR 6-1, 175, SR 6-0, 220, SR 5-11, 180, JR
Tailback Fullback#44 Chad Musser #7 Keith Lawson6-0, 200, JR 5-11, 190, JR#14 Matt Edwards #45 Ernest Reid5-8, 190, SO 6-1, 210, SO
Field End Nose Tackle Bound End#58 Mike Dewitt #49 A. Guthmiller #91 Jesse Kendig5-11, 225, SO 5-11, 220, FR 6-0, 230, SR#51 Nathan Cox #41 Wes Cates #55 Kyle Sterzer6-2, 225, FR 5-11, 240, JR 6-0, 220, SR
Drop Mike Will Rush#11 Brian Noller #3 Kerby Rice #8 Kris Lehman #31 James Morley5-9, 195, SR 5-10, 205, SR 5-10, 220, JR 5-11, 180, JR#13 Josh Bradshaw #50 Tyson Thrall #50 Tyson Thrall #53 Sean Mestdagh6-1, 205, SR 6-1, 210, SO 6-1, 210, SO 5-9, 200, SR
Corner Strong Safety Free Safety Corner#9 Aric Hook #10 Jeremy Garcia #21 Chris Williams #19 Cedrique Smith5-11, 185, JR 5-10, 185, JR 6-0, 185, SO 6-0, 180, SO#1 Joe Sherrell #38 Eugene Lawton #33 Matt Bennett #24 Josh Sullivan6-2, 185, FR 5-11, 185, FR 6-0, 180, JR 6-0, 170, SO
Kicker Punter Longsnapper KOR PR#90 Doug Dunn #90 Doug Dunn #6 Bradley Smet #19 Cedrique Smith #19 Cedrique Smith6-4, 210, SR 6-4, 210, SR 6-1, 175, SR 6-0, 180, SO 6-0, 180, SO#82 Joel Ramirez #9 Aric Hook #3 Kerby Rice #14 Matt Edwards #45 Ernest Reid6-1, 160, FR 5-11, 185, JR 5-10, 205, SR 5-8, 190, SO 6-1, 210, SO
This Week’s Games in the KCACFri. Southwestern College at Northwestern College (6:00 PM)
Sat. William Penn Univ. at Bethel College (11:30 AM)Sat. Kansas Wesleyan Univ. at Cumberland Univ. (12:00 PM)
Sat. Sterling College at Benedictine College (1:00 PM)Sat. Univ. of Saint Mary at Nebraska Wesleyan (1:00 PM)
Sat. Friends Univ. at Evangel Univ. (6:00 PM)Sat. Missouri Valley at McPherson College (6:00 PM)
Sat. Bethany College at Southwestern Assemb.of God (6:00 PM)
Last Week’s Scores in the KCACBaker Univ. 27, Ottawa Univ. 20
Tabor College 20, Bacone College 25
Andy Lambert is entering his ninth season as the head coach of the Sterling College Warrior football program and his sixteenth as a head coach. Lambert has an overall record of 76-78.
In his eight seasons at Sterling, Lambert has gone 46-35, leading the Warriors to top three finishes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during five of those seasons. While at Sterling, Lambert has won KCAC Coach of the Year in both 2004 and 2007.
Sterling College took a big drop in 2011 after seven consecutive years of finishing at or above 0.500 and went 1-10. Even though the Warriors struggled with results, the defensive was stellar. The Sterling defense finished in the top 25 in the NAIA in four statistical categories under Lambert. SC ranked fourth in defensive pass efficiency, fifth in pass defense per game, 12th in scoring defense per game, and 22nd in total defense per game. Mike Talton was named to the BSN All-America Team for his performance under Lambert.
Prior to coming to Sterling, Lambert served as head football coach at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois. Lambert was the head coach at Trinity for seven years, but he was associated with TIU football as both a player and coach for fifteen years. During his last three seasons at Trinity, Lambert led the Trojans to an overall record of 22-11. During his final year at Trinity, Lambert’s squad finished with an overall record of 8-3 and 19th national ranking in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Trojans were also Mid-States West co-conference champions in 2003. Lambert was named Mid-States West “Coach of the Year” in both 2003 & 2001.A native of Smith Center, Kansas, Lambert played football for legendary high school coach Roger Barta at Smith Center High School. After graduating from Smith Center High School, Lambert played wide receiver at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kansas.
From Dodge City Community College, Lambert transferred to Trinity International University where he played receiver during his junior and senior seasons.
Andy and his wife Betsy have four daughters: Hannah, Lydia, Emma, and Sylvia.
Lambert holds a master’s degree in education from Chicago State University and a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Trinity International University.
Head Coach Andy Lambert
Benedictine College2012 Football Two-Deep Depth Chart
*Indicates Team Captain
Sept. 1 vs. Sterling College2012 Home Opener
DefenseDE 9 Jordan Ancar SR 6’2 231 27 Jake Lilly SR 6’2 233 NT 58 Pedrum Khodaie SR 6’2 27595 Slade Kenagy JR 6’3 270 DE11 Daniel McCoy SR 6’ 256 96 Bill Hughes SR 6’4 234LB13 Colin McEntee* SR 5’11 2127 Tyler Savage SR 6’4 221 LB44 Ray Gragg SR 6’1 234 53 Josh Montgomery JR 5’11 222 LB47 Andrew Jones SR 6’3 21350 Nik Jehle SO 5’11 217 LB33 Cameron Humphrey JR 6’ 199 48 John May SR 6’2 235 CB35 Anthony Brown SR 5’10 19525 Nick Farrar SR 6’ 175S26 Ashton Stephens SR 6’2 1988D Ely Hendricks SO 6’3 190 S34 Dylan Meisenheimer SR 6’ 198 20 Matt Taylor SR 6’2 185CB1 Marcus Thomas SR 5’9 170 17 Burl Brisbane SO 6’ 180 P18 Dylan McGuire SR 6’ 185 40 Zach Keenan SR 5’11 190LS52 Larry Haynie SR 6’1 260 51 Andrew Leathers SR 6’4 226H14 Josh Hoeft SR. 5’11 197 18 Dylan McGuire SR 6’ 182
OffenseTE82 Alex Boyd SR 6’4 242 85 Emmanuel Ossai JR 6’6 220 LT77 Frank Robles SR 6’4 278 56 Zach Butts JR 6’5 327 LG 63 Daniel Jimenez JR 6’1 306 54 Justin Esparza SR 6’6 319 C61 David Stochlin JR 6’2 29077 Frank Robles SR 6’4 278 RG 65 Andrew Peters SR 6’6 383 54 Justin Esparza SR 6’6 319 RT 66 Josue Howerton SR 6’4 280 78 Hayden Smith SO 6’3 290 QB 15 Bill Noonan SR 6’1 213 22 Jerrin Walton JR 6’1 205 RB43 Cameron Fore JR. 6’1 224 4 Kevon McGrew SR 5’8 168FB42 Brad Lorang SR 6’1 22544 Tony Albomonte SO 5’8 195WR87 Geoff Akpom SR 6’4 222 5 Colton Johnston SR 5’8 165 WR3 Tim Reek JR 6’5 24322 Jerrin Walton JR 6’1 205 K40 Zach Keenan SR 5’11 19018 Dylan McGuire SR 6’ 185 PR5 Colton Johnston SR 5’8 165 26 Ashton Stephens SR 6’2 201KR5 Colton Johnston SR 5’8 165 8 Jordan Jackson SR 6’1 190 KR2 Xavier Cooper SO 5’8 170 1 Lucas Guevara JR 5’9” 160
Since the fall of 1979, the Ravens have been guided by one of its own - head coach Larry Wilcox. During his tenure as head coach, the Ravens have compiled an overall record of 229-125.
Coach Wilcox is one of only seven coaches in the history of the NAIA to achieve 200 career wins. With 220 heading into this season, he is only one of three active coaches in the NAIA with more than 200 wins and is fifth on the all-time NAIA wins list.
He has been named Heart of America Athletic Conference Coach of the Year four times. The Ravens have earned five HAAC titles and qualified for the NAIA playoffs 11 times, which includes a run of nine straight seasons from 1995-2003.
A 1972 graduate of Benedictine College and the Ravens football program, Coach Wilcox began his coaching career at his alma mater when his playing days ended serving as an assistant coach until called on to lead the Ravens.
Just seven years after his graduation, Coach Wilcox was named the 13th coach in the history of the St. Benedict’s/Benedictine College football program and is the program’s all-time win’s leader.
NO NAME YR POS HT WT HOMETOWN1 Joe Sherrell FR DB 6-2 185 Aurora, Colo.2 Chase Sperber SR RB 6-0 190 Oakley, Kan.3 Kerby Rice SR LB 5-10 205 Athol, Kan.4 John Cardona SO QB 6-3 205 Los Angeles, Calif.5 Jeff Lansdell SO LB 5-8 170 Long Beach, Calif.6 Bradley Smet SR QB 6-1 175 Atascadero, Calif.7 Keith Lawson JR RB 5-11 190 Tustin, Calif.8 Chris Lehmann JR LB 5-10 220 Smith Center, Kan.9 Aric Hook JR DB 5-11 185 Kingman, Kan.10 Jeremy Garcis JR DB 5-10 185 La Cross, Kan.11 Brian Noller SR LB 5-9 195 Russell, Kan.12 Dentton Hudsperth FR QB 5-10 175 Denton, Texas13 Josh Bradshaw SR LB 6-1 205 Dodge City, Kan.14 Matt Edwards SO RB 5-8 190 Mena, Ark.15 Devondrick Palmer JR WR 5-11 180 Easton, Texas16 Jacob Froese FR QB 5-9 195 Ellsworth, Kan.17 Roy Abousamra JR WR 6-0 215 Mountain View, Calif.18 Johnathan Harris FR LB 5-10 190 Longview, Texas19 Cedrique Smith SO DB 6-0 180 Avondale, Ariz.21 Chris Williams SO DB 6-0 185 Elk Grove, Calif.22 Jarrett Stanton SR WR 5-10 175 Holcomb, Kan.23 Joel Hernandez FR WR 5-9 165 Bazine, Kan.24 Josh Sullivan SO DB 6-0 170 Ulysses, Kan.25 Chase Kozak SO LB 6-0 205 Whitewater, Kan.26 Drew Davis SO DB 6-0 200 Canyon Country, Calif.27 Maurice Carnell FR DB 5-10 160 San Jose, Calif.27 Damarius Washington JR DB 6-5 200 Dallas, Texas28 Austin Carr FR WR 5-10 165 Duncanville, Texas29 Ryan Ferguson FR RB 5-5 200 Arlington, Texas30 Marcus Duran JR LB 5-9 215 Stockton, Calif.31 James Morley JR LB 5-11 180 Colorado Springs, Colo.32 Cheston Skinner JR WR 5-11 180 Montezuma, Kan.33 Matt Bennett JR DB 6-0 180 Sterling, Kan.34 Chris Cargile FR RB 5-5 150 Pasadena, Texas35 Aren Coppoc FR WR 6-0 185 Concordia, Kan.36 Reggie Figgs FR RB 5-9 160 Centennial, Colo.37 Moe Harris FR DB 6-0 200 Phoenix, Ariz.38 Eugene Lawton FR DB 5-11 185 Rochester, N.Y.39 Greg Williams FR RB 5-9 200 Los Banos, Calif.40 Taylor Robinson SO DL 6-3 220 Strawn, Texas41 Wes Cates JR DL 5-11 240 Flagstaff, Ariz.42 Mike Lopez FR RB 5-7 170 Lutz, Fla.43 Lucas Ingham FR RB 5-9 205 Chase, Kan.44 Chad Musser JR RB 6-0 200 Anaheim, Calif.45 Ernest Reid SO RB 6-1 210 West Palm Beach, Fla.46 Daniel Andrews FR DB 5-9 185 Enterprise, Ala.47 Matt Schmidt FR TE 6-3 230 San Jose, Calif.48 Cody Van Ry FR TE 6-5 190 Alamosa, Colo.49 Adam Guthmiller FR DL 5-11 220 St. Francis, Kan.50 Tyson Thrall SO LB 6-1 210 Granada, Colo.
NO NAME YR POS HT WT HOMETOWN51 Nathan Cox FR DL 6-2 225 Smith Center, Kan.52 T. Mike Walker JR OL 5-10 270 Stillwater, Okla.53 Sean Mestdagh SR LB 5-9 200 Arvada, Colo.54 Tomario Bell JR OL 5-11 245 South Haven, Mich.55 Kyle Sterzer SR DL 6-0 220 Moss Landing, Calif.56 Kyle Croak SO OL 5-11 245 Midwest City, Okla.57 Deacon Dobbs FR LB 5-9 205 Simi Valley, Calif.58 Mike Dewitt SO DL 5-11 225 Glendale, Ariz.59 Caden Ford FR DL 5-10 225 Haven, Kan.60 RJ Turner FR DL 5-11 215 Manor, Texas61 Clifford Dial FR DL 6-1 240 Ore City, Texas62 Donovan Smith FR LB 5-9 200 Fort Worth, Texas64 Toby Hatfield FR OL 6-2 265 Southlake, Texas65 Chase Jones SO OL 6-6 300 Hutchinson, Kan.66 Hunter Morgan FR LB 6-1 220 State Line, Nev.67 Keith Lowrey FR LB 5-10 240 68 Adam Flowers FR OL 5-11 205 Pratt, Kan.69 Elias Siavoshani SR DL 6-2 225 Modesto, Calif.70 Andrew Berry FR LB 5-8 180 Philadelphia, Miss.71 JR Solorio JR DL 6-1 250 San Diego, Calif.72 Mark McNeil FR OL 6-1 285 Houston, Texas73 Zach Beims SO OL 6-2 290 Concordia, Kan.74 Gabe Dierksen JR OL 6-5 280 Sterling, Kan.75 Blaine Pittman SR OL 6-3 350 Carlsbad, Calif.76 Kyle Finder JR OL 6-2 270 Kingman, Kan.77 Brett Worsham SR OL 6-3 275 Springfield, Tenn.78 Jacob Schmidt FR OL 5-1 260 Tahlequah, Okla.79 Jarred Westmoreland SR OL 6-2 305 Hutchinson, Kan.80 Aaron Sperber SR WR 6-1 185 Oakley, Kan.81 Jordan Coleman JR WR 6-5 200 North Port, Fla.82 Joey Ramirez FR K 6-1 160 Julesburg, Colo.83 Bo Westerfield FR WR 6-1 160 Wichita, Kan.84 Cale Campbell SO WR 6-1 190 Buckeye, Ariz.85 Renard Ballard JR TE 6-2 240 Dayton, Ohio85 Jacob Spleiss FR TE 6-3 205 Camp Verde, Ariz.86 Scott Hayworth FR WR 5-8 160 Overland Park, Kan.87 Logan Waters SR WR 6-0 180 Greensburg, Kan.88 Adam Haskin SR TE 6-0 220 Greensburg, Kan.89 Derek Lee FR WR 5-11 170 Pasadena, Texas90 Doug Dunn SR K 6-4 210 Arlington, Texas91 Jesse Kendig SR DL 6-0 230 Elizabeth, Colo.92 Andrew Fajardo SR DL 6-0 260 Phoenix, Ariz.93 Mac Marshall FR LB 5-7 185 Grantsville, Utah94 Taylor Monroe FR LB 5-10 200 Aurora, Colo.95 MarE Whitson FR LB 5-8 170 Blue Rapids, Kan.96 Cory Zila FR LB 5-10 185 Westminster, Colo.97 Kyle Zila FR DL 5-10 210 Westminster, Colo.98 John Dienst FR DL 6-0 185 Abbyville, Kan.99 Dalando Henderson JR DL 6-3 280 Wichita, Kan.
