SOUTH WESTERN MUSTANGS GRIDIRON 2005-1

Preseason Review

By Bill Engelhardt
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The AAA York-Adams Interscholastic Athletic Association (YAIAA) Division 1 Mustangs of South Western return to gridiron action Friday night, September 2, as they visit the Warriors of Gettysburg to kick off another thrilling season. The Mustangs are coming off of an 8-3-0 overall season in 2004, earning the division title outright and a trip to the district playoffs. They have a career record of 291-174-8, with a .626 winning percentage and .632 non-losing percentage. This year the Mustangs have a fine nucleus of returning starters and lettermen and promising new players to watch, and the winning tradition, nine league titles since 1990, should continue.

Seniors Robert Barnett, Mark Bittinger, Matt Bosley and Jeremy Renoll, and juniors Shawn Rider, Tim Smith and Drew Snyder are returning starters. Other returning lettermen are seniors Kevin Alwine, Joe Ault, Seth Bolte, Adam Hartman, Curtis Maphis, Clint Shaffer, Dustin Shaw, Cody Smith, Max Wagaman and Ben Yelton. Juniors Randy Buffington, Jason Gigous, Chad La Gore, J.C. Laughlin, Aaron Repman, Cody Shue, Jesse Smith, Jason Sneeringer, Eric Updegrove and Chris Wilson are up and comers to watch this year.

The graduation of quarterback Jon Berwager leaves that position wide-open and senior Max Wagaman and juniors J.C. Laughlin & Cody Shue will vie for it. We expect to have an exciting receiving corps from among Hartman, Maphis, Renoll, Shaw, Snyder and Jesse Smith. Dustin Permenter was nothing short of sensational at running back last year and his graduation leaves a big hole to be filled. We look for Ault, Barnett, Roach, Rider, Cody Smith, Tim Smith, and newcomers Gigous, Repman and Updegrove to carry on the running tradition of the Mustangs.

Alwine, Ault, Bittinger, Bolte, Bosley, Renoll, Roach, Shaffer, Shaw, Cody Smith, Snyder and Yelton all should figure prominently at the lines and line backer positions, with a lot of help from newcomers Buffington, Gigous, La Gore, Shue, Jesse Smith, Sneeringer, Updegrove and Wilson. Barnett, Hartman, Maphis, Rider, Tim Smith and Wagaman should all see plenty of action in the secondary, with help from Laughlin and Repman.

The kicking game is in the very capable hands, make that foot, of Drew Snyder. As a sophomore last year he tied the school single season record by kicking 8 field goals and he is already within 2 of the school career record of 10. He also kicked 31 extra points and had a punting average of 34.7 yards and a kickoff average off 52.1 yards.

Don Seidenstricker is going into his 28th year with the Mustang program and has a 150-56-1 (.728) record as he goes into his 20th year as head coach. Don is ready to lead the galloping Mustangs against the Gettysburg Warriors. He said, “2004 was a great season as our team was able to accomplish most goals. A league championship, City Cup, and return to the PIAA District III Playoffs were a few of the highlights. The league’s ‘sights’ will be firmly set on us as we enter the 2005 season. The potential for a very good season is there and will hinge solely upon our desire and commitment to work during the summer in the weight room, team camp, and skill development. If this team realizes, as many “Mustangs” of the past have, that not our talent but rather our attitude and work ethic will determine our fate, then we have a shot at another respectable season."

From here it looks like the South Western Mustangs will be ready to thrill and excite their fans and challenge their opponents. I am anxious for the 2005 season to start. GO MUSTANGS GO.

South Western Mustangs School Record Book

1960 - 2004

TEAM DEFENSE
POINTS SURRENDERED
1994 - 53 pts.
1982 - 62 pts.
1985 - 67 pts.
1977 - 78 pts.
1970 - 84 pts.

TEAM DEFENSE
RUSHING YARDS SURRENDERED
1994 - 497 yds.
1981 - 761 yds.
1982 - 791 yds.
1986 - 913 yds.
1992 - 952 yds.

TEAM DEFENSE
PASSING YARDS SURRENDERED
1978 - 614 yds.
1984 - 726 yds.
1985 - 728 yds.
1990 - 746 yds.
1999 - 748 yds.

TEAM DEFENSE
TOTAL YARDS SURRENDERED
1994 - 1348 yds.
1982 - 1613 yds.
1986 - 1795 yds.
1992 - 1800 yds.
1981 - 1857 yds.

TEAM DEFENSE
MOST SHUTOUTS
1994 - 5
1984 - 5
1995 - 4
1982 - 4
1980 - 4
1972 - 4
1965 - 4

TEAM DEFENSE
SCORES
1984 - 6TD’s
1886 - 5 TD’s, 1 safety
1976 - 5 TD’s
1990 - 4 TD’s, 2 safeties
1993 - 4 TD’s

TEAM DEFENSE
QUARTERBACK SACKS
1993 - 44
1986 - 40
2003 - 37
2000 - 34
1990 - 33

TEAM DEFENSE
INTERCEPTIONS
1985 - 22
1995 - 20
1992 - 20
1982 - 20
2000 - 18

INDIVIDUAL DEFENSE
SEASON TACKLES
145 - Justin Mummert - 2000
132 - Adam Lawrence - 2001
127 - Matt Hladio - 1990
123 - Brian Hart - 1994
122 - Frank Moser - 1979

INDIVIDUAL DEFENSE
CAREER TACKLES
290 - Brian Hart
286 - Jeff Fritz
257 - Kyle Wildasin
255 - Justin Mummert
248 - Adam Lawrence

INDIVIDUAL DEFENSE
SEASON QB SACKS
16 - Zack Topper – 1993
16 - Mike McFalls – 1986
14 - Nate Stetter – 1995
13 - Scott Baublitz – 1979
10 – Jeremie Ecker - 2000

INDIVIDUAL DEFENSE
CAREER QB SACKS
23 - Zack Topper
17 - Bob Bealing
16 - Mike McFalls
15 - Scott Baublitz
15 - Jeremie Ecker

INDIVIDUAL DEFENSE
SEASON INTERCEPTIONS
8 - Aaron Brady – 1992
7 - Zach Krise - 2004
7 - Matt Schmidt – 2003
7 - Kyle Wildasin - 1999
6 - Doug Seidenstricker - 1990
6 - Andy Stauffer - 1984
6 - Paige Wingert - 1982

INDIVIDUAL DEFENSE
CAREER INTERCEPTIONS
12 Aaron Brady
11 - Andy Stauffer
9 - Kyle Wildasin
9 - Jason Zinn
9 - Paige Wingert
9 - Gerry Fuhrman

TEAM OFFENSE
POINTS SCORED
1994 - 404 pts.
2000 - 403 pts.
1997 - 391 pts.
1993 - 379 pts.
1990 - 367 pts.

TEAM OFFENSE
POINTS SCORED IN ONE GAME
68 pts. - New Oxford - 2004
68 pts. - Central York - 1993
62 pts. - Dover - 2000
62 pts. - Central York - 1994
62 pts. - Kennard Dale - 1985

TEAM OFFENSE
RUSHING YARDS GAINED
1997 - 3,091 yds.
2000 - 3,042 yds.
1991 - 3,029 yds.
1994 - 2,900 yds.
1992 - 2,896 yds.

TEAM OFFENSE
PASSING YARDS GAINED
1990 - 1,242 yds.
1980 - 1,164 yds.
1981 - 1,140 yds.
1965 - 1,070 yds.
1994 - 1,008 yds.

TEAM OFFENSE
TOTAL YARDS GAINED
1997 - 3,967 yds.
1991 - 3,967 yds.
1994 - 3,904 yds.
2000 - 3,897 yds.
1990 - 3,825 yds

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
SEASON SCORING
132 pts. - Andrew Kern - 2000
126 pts. - Joe Myers - 1991
108 pts. - Allen Bittinger - 1999
108 pts. - Mike Tracy - 1994
108 pts. - Don Parr - 1960

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
CAREER SCORING
216 pts. - Allen Bittinger
213 pts. - Glenn Geiman
205 pts. - Doug Morela
186 pts. - Andrew Kern
160 pts. - Brian Groft

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
SEASON TOUCHDOWNS
21 - Andrew Kern - 2000
21 - Joe Myers - 1991
18 - Allen Bittinger - 1999
18 - Mike Tracy - 1994
18 - Don Parr - 1960

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
CAREER TOUCHDOWNS
36 - Allen Bittinger
34 - Doug Morela
31 - Glenn Geiman
30 - Andrew Kern
26 - Dustin Permenter

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
SEASON RUSHING
1,525 yds. - Joe Myers - 1991
1,458 yds. - Allen Bittinger - 1999
1,263 yds. - Mike Tracy – 1994
1,232 yds. – Dustin Permenter - 2004
1,176 yds. - Shawn Ault - 1996

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
CAREER RUSHING
2,871 yds. - Allen Bittinger
2,775 yds. - Dustin Permenter
2,351 yds. - Doug Morela
2,165 yds. - Glenn Geiman
2,088 yds. - Bob Barthold

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
SEASON PASSING
1,188 yds. - Doug Seidenstricker - 1990
1,055 yds. - Andy Adams - 1981
1,021 yds. - Andy Adams – 1980
1,014 yds. - Ben Shaffer – 1996
1,001 yds. - Josh Kaehler – 2002

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
CAREER PASSING
2,894 yds. - Andy Adams
2,094 yds. - Aaron Brady
1,876 yds. - Doug Seidenstricker
1,574 yds. - Joel Dubbs
1,453 yds. - Wayne Barnhart

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
SEASON TOUCHDOWN PASSES
13 - Matt Schmidt - 2003
12 - Dave Schuman - 1985
11 - Mark Fritz - 1997
11 - Aaron Brady - 1994
11 - Doug Seidenstricker - 1990
11 - Andy Adams - 1981
11 - Larry Wentz - 1961

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
CAREER TOUCHDOWN PASSES
24 - Andy Adams
21 - Aaron Brady
18 - Doug Seidenstricker
16 - Larry Wentz
14 - Mike Fuhrman

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
SEASON PASS RECEPTIONS
45 - Tim Rill - 1990
31 - Brian Bidelspach - 1980
30 - Jim Stetter - 1978
29 - Jason Zinn - 1995
29 - Tim Redding - 1996
29 - Scott Baublitz - 1979

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
CAREER PASS RECEPTIONS
70 - Tim Rill
66 - Corry Rutters
40 - Zach Krise
39 - Brian Bidelspach
35 - Steve McConnell
35 - Jim Stetter

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
SEASON PASS RECEPTION YARDAGE
599 - Tim Rill - 1990
480 - Jim Stetter - 1978
468 - Aaron Soullaird - 1988
424 - Jason Zinn - 1995
404 - Matt Schmidt - 2002

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
CAREER PASS RECEPTION YARDAGE
992 - Tim Rill
871 - Cory Rutters
651 - Bob Flemmens
592 - Steve McConnell
578 - Zach Krise

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
SEASON TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS
7 - Zach Krise - 2003
7 - Tim Rill - 1989
6 - Tim Rill - 1990
6 - Phil Null - 1973
5 - Cliff Kellenberger - 1985
5 - Jerry Gobrecht – 1969

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE
CAREER TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS
13 - Tim Rill
9 - Corry Rutters
8 - Steve McConnell
7 - Zach Krise
6 - Phil Null
6 - Bob Flemmens

PUNTING
SEASON AVERAGE PER PUNT
40.2 yds. - Rod Gross - 1982
39.0 yds. - Allen Zepp - 1977
37.8 yds. - Jeremie Ecker - 1999
37.6 yds. - Jeremie Ecker - 2000
37.1 yds. - Terry Unger - 1986

PUNTING
CAREER AVERAGE PER PUNT
39.0 yds. - Allen Zepp
37.2 yds. - Rod Gross
37.0 yds. - Jeremie Ecker
36.4 yds. - Rod Klinedinst
36.2 yds. - Terry Unger

KICKING SEASON X-POINTS
44 - Ryan Wickline - 1994
38 - Josh Galemore - 1997
34 - Jamie Taylor - 2000
34 - Gene Gobrecht - 1982
31 - Drew Snyder - 2004
31 – Matt Gobrecht - 1991
31 – Andy Bollinger - 1985

KICKING
CAREER X-POINTS
105 - Ryan Wickline
56 - Gene Gobrecht
55 - Josh Galemore
42 - Matt Hladio
40 - Jamie Taylor

KICKING
SEASON FIELD GOALS
8 - Drew Snyder - 2004
8 - Josh Galemore - 1996
5 - Ryan Gallagher - 1998
5 - Gene Gobrecht - 1982
5 - Paul Novak - 1986

KICKING
CAREER FIELD GOALS
10 - Ryan Wickline
9 - Josh Galemore
8 - Drew Snyder
7 - Fred Shafer
7 - Gene Gobrecht

KICKING
LONGEST FIELD GOALS
45 yds. - Dean Frock
43 yds. - Paul Novak
41 yds. - Gene Gobrecht
40 yds. - Ryan Gallagher
40 yds. - Ryan Wickline

BEST TEAM RECORDS
2000 - 11-1 (10-0 Regular Season
1990 - 11-1 (11-0 Regular Season)
1995 - 10-1 (10-0 Regular Season)
1994 - 10-1 (10-0 Regular Season)
1995 - 10-1
1982 - 9-1
1997 - 9-2
1993 - 9-2
1992 - 9-2

CHAMPIONSHIP SEASONS
2004 - YAIAA Division I Champions,
Hanover City Cup
2003 - Hanover City Cup
2000 - YAIAA Division I Champions
Hanover City Cup I, District III Runner-up
1999 - Hanover City Cup
1998 - Hanover City Cup
1997 - YAIAA Division I Champions,
Hanover City Cup
1996 - YAIAA Division I Co-Champions
1995 - YAIAA Division I Champions,
Hanover City Cup
1994 - YAIAA Division I Champions,
Hanover City Cup
1993 - YAIAA Division I Co-Champions,
Hanover City Cup
1992 - YAIAA Division I Tri-Champions,
Hanover City Cup
1991 - Hanover City Cup
1990 - YCIAA Division I Champions,
Hanover City Cup
1989 - YCIAA Division I Co-Champions,
Hanover City Cup
1985 - YCIAA Division II Champions,
Hanover City Cup
1984 – Hanover City Cup
1982 – YCIAA Division II Co-Champions,
Hanover City Cup
1977 – YCIAA Division II Co-Champions

LONGEST WINNING STREAK
23 games Regular Season 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
15 games - Regular Season 1989, 1990
12 games - 1999, 2000

OVERALL RECORD: 1960-2004

Season Record

1960 = 8-2
1961 = 7-3
1962 = 6-4
1963 = 4-6
1964 = 4-4-2
1965 = 5-5
1966 = 4-7
1967 = 2-8
1968 = 5-5
1969 = 5-5
1970 = 6-4
1971 = 5-5
1972 = 5-5
1973 = 4-6
1974 = 3-6-1
1975 = 2-8
1976 = 6-3-1
1977 = 6-3-1
1978 = 4-5-2
1979 = 4-7
1980 = 7-4
1981 = 8-2
1982 = 9-1
1983 = 5-5
1984 = 8-3
1985 = 10-1
1986 = 7-4
1987 = 6-5
1988 = 5-5-1
1989 = 9-2 (0-1 playoffs)
1990 = 11-0 (0-1 playoffs)
1991 = 8-3
1992 = 9-2
1993 = 9-2
1994 = 10-0 (0-1 playoffs)
1995 = 10-0 (0-1 playoffs)
1996 = 8-2
1997 = 9-1 (0-1 playoffs)
1998 = 4-7
1999 = 8-2
2000 = 10-0 (1-1 playoffs)
2001 = 7-3
2002 = 2-8
2003 = 8-2
2004 = 8-2 (0-1 playoffs)

Total = 290-167-8

Playoffs = 1-7-0

Grand Total = 291-174-8

JUNIOR HIGH CHAMPIONSHIPS
2003 - YAIAA Division I Champions
1998 - YAIAA Division I Champions
1994 - YAIAA Division I Champions
1992 - YAIAA Division I Champions
1986 - YCIAA Division II Champions
1983 - YCIAA Division II Champions
1982 - YCIAA Division II Champions
1981 - YCIAA Division II Co-Champions
1980 - YCIAA Division II Champions