School: Eisenhower High School
Mascot: Panthers
Head Coach: Drew Wagers
Years at School: 4 years (Head Coach)
Record at School: 17-23
Overall Record: 17-23
Assistant Coach(es): Doug Smith, Bryson Taylor, Tom Beller, Tim Seider, Kevin Hale
Last Years Conference Record: 6-3
Last Year’s Overall Record: 7-4
Postseason: 2nd Round Playoff Loss to Peoria High School
2016 Team Scoring Average: 40 points per Game
2016 Team Points Allowed Per Game: 35 points per Game
2016 Team Yards Allowed Per Game:
2016 Team Yards Allowed Per Game Passing:
2016 Team Yards Allowed Per Game Rushing:
School State Championships: None
School Conference Championships: 2
Biggest Rival Game Every Year: Decatur MacArthur
Number of Players out this season: 75
Number of returning letterman: 15
Number of returning starters:
Offense: 1
Defense: 1
Top Returnees from 2016: (Position & Stats)
Offensive:
Position Name Ht Wt Year Stats
QB Matt Skeffington 5’10 190 Sr.
WR Shalin Bond 5’9 160 Sr.
WR Joseph McKinley 6’0 180 Sr.
WR Antonio Ausin 5’9 170 Sr.
RB Jorden Dennis 6’0 175 Jr.
OL James Outlaw 6’2 300 Sr
Defensive:
Position Name Ht Wt Year Stats
LB Jakob Davis 6’0 195 Sr.
C Joseph McKinley 6’0 180 Sr.
S Shalin Bond 5’9 160 Sr.
DT Daniel Morford 6’0 185 Sr.
DT James Outlaw 6’2 300 Sr.
Who are the newcomers we should know about and why?
Matt Skeffington (QB) – Very athletic with a strong arm
Jordan Dennis (RB)- Very quick and explosive
Shaylin Bond (WR)- Quick off the line with great hands
Antonio Austin (WR)- Very athletic with great hands
Joseph McKinley (WR)- Fast with great hands and vision
Julian Coleman (LB)- Very strong and great instincts for the football
Daniel Morford (SS)- Smart and instinctive on the field
What type of offense can we expect to see in 2017?
Up Tempo-Try to score as fast as we can.
What type of defense can we expect to see in 2017?
Fast and physical defense that causes turnovers.
What will your team do well?
Offensively we should throw the ball well.
Defensively we should have great team speed.
What are the questions marks for this team heading into the 2017 season?
The biggest question mark will be how well the defense is going to play this year. We gave up a lot of points last year. Can some of the new comers step up on defense and execute when we need them to.
What’s something about this team worth noting?
This year’s team will be fun and exciting to watch. I think a lot of people will be impressed with the new guys filling some key roles this year.
Head Coach Drew Wagers says:
Looking forward to the upcoming 2017 season. GO PANTHERS!
