
Ian Edward Kreske is the son of Angie and Josh Kreske and a four-year member of the football team. Ian’s favorite memory from football is the first week of “two-a-days” during the summer, because they were able to spend time as a team, come together, and motivate each other. After high school, Ian plans on attending the University of Northern Iowa to study to become a chiropractor.

Jack McGrath is the son of Amanda Reyling and Sean McGrath and a two-year member of the football team. Jack’s favorite memory from the football team is his first tackle. After high school, Jack plans on working in the construction industry.

Andrew Morales, the son of Maria and Maurilio Morales, is a three-year member of the football team. Andrew’s favorite memory of the football team is when the varsity went to Indiana, Dylan scored a touchdown, and the Blue Devils won by a single point. After high school, Andrew plans on attending college and then, hopefully, med school.

Christopher Pagliarulo is the son of Kim and Chris Pagliarulo and a four-year member of the football team. Christopher’s favorite memory is when he got a pick six after the ball bounced off a teammate’s head. After high school, Christopher plans on attending college and pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering.

Colin Emsweller, the son of Caitlin and Matt Emsweller, is a four-year member of the football team. One of Colin’s favorite memories from the football team is having breakfast for a team dinner, and when Coach Tolly surprised the team with black jerseys. Coach pretended to be mad at Jacob Ward, so he sent him into the shower of the locker room, and Ward came running out with the black jerseys. After high school, Colin plans on attending college (haven’t decided which one yet) and possibly go into physical therapy.

Landen Hamm is the son of Kristin and Kent Hamm and a four-year member of the football team. One of Landen’s favorite memories were the team breakfasts. After high school, Landen plans on attending a university for engineering.

Alex Guerrero, son of Elvira and Augie Guerrero, is a first-year member of the football team. Alex’s favorite memory from this year is recovering the team’s kick-off against Rantoul. After high school, Alex’s plans to attend college, but is still undecided about his major.

Tyler Hopper, son of Hiliare Hunt, is a four-year member of the football team. Tyler’s favorite memories from the football team are the bus rides home after beating Edgewood and beating Manteno in Manteno. After high school, Tyler plans on going to college to become an athletic physical therapist.

Isaac Gabriel Ramirez is the son of Consuelo and Cain Ramirez and a three-year member of the football team. Isaac’s favorite memory from the football team is the bus ride home after beating Manteno his junior year. After high school, Isaac plans on attending Universal Technical Institute and completing his training to become an auto technician. –Photo submitted.

Jacob Ward, son of Jodi and Chris Ward, is a four-year member of the football team. Jacob’s favorite memory from the football program is getting the black jerseys and beating Manteno. After high school, Jacob plans on going into the trades.

Roger Zepeda is the son of Nereida and Francisco Zepeda and a first-year member of the football team. Roger’s favorite memory from this year are the scrimmages at Manteno High School. After high school, Roger plans on attending a college and studying architecture.
