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Getting to know the 2015 Waukee Warriors

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Waukee QB Ben Ferkin enters his third year at the head of the Warrior offense. Picture from @WaukeeFB.

After losing a senior class with multiple D-I recruits, including running back Trevor Allen (UNI) and defensive end Anthony Nelson (Iowa), coach Scott Carlson must replace a deep and talented class that won a Class 4A, District 4 title a year ago.

Leading the charge on offense will be senior quarterback Ben Ferkin, who threw for 1,809 yards and 27 TD’s while leading the district in pass completions (138), completion percentage (57.5) and quarterback rating (151.3) among quarterbacks with a minimum of 80 attempts.

After a strong junior campaign, including 25 receptions for 475 yards and a team-leading nine touchdown catches, Adam Rose will be the Warriors go-to receiver after losing Koy Schneiter, the team’s leading receiver last season.

The offensive line will be anchored by senior duo Brandon Krantz and Jarrod Martin but questions emerge after the star tandem. Both the offensive and defensive fronts are areas of concern as the team looks to rebuild.

On defense, the Warriors must replace the teams’ top four tacklers from 2014: including Kyle Boulanger (74.5), Nick Tweeten (44.5), Jacob Fay (43.5) and Anthony Nelson (42). The secondary will anchor this year’s unit, led by Cedric Dobbins and Brett Hauck, who combined for 81.5 total tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries as juniors. Drew Lienemann will anchor the defensive front, finishing last year with 20.5 tackles and three sacks.

Last year, the Warriors outscored their District 4 opponents a combined 241-29 in the regular season and look to be the early favorites again this year despite losing a talented 2014 class. Finding depth and quickly grooming underclassmen may decide if the Warriors can make another deep playoff run in 2015.

The Central Iowa Sports Network will live stream the Warriors opener at Valley.

Waukee Stats

2014 record: 11-2 overall, 5-0 conference

Head Coach: Scott Carlson, 20th season, 118-74 record

Returning offensive starters

OL Jarrod Martin, SR

OL Brandon Krantz, SR

QB Ben Ferkin, SR

WR Adam Rose, SR

Returning defensive starters

DE Drew Lienemann, SR

DB Brett Hauck, SR

DB Cedric Dobbins, SR

Total returning letterwinners: 19

Offensive Scheme: Spread

Defensive Scheme: 4-3

Team Goals: District Championship, another deep run into the playoffs.

2015 Schedule (district games in bold)

Aug. 28 @ WDM Valley

Sept. 4 vs. Southeast Polk

Sept. 11 vs. Dowling Catholic

Sept. 18 @ Johnston

Sept. 25 vs. Marshalltown

Oct. 2 @ Urbandale

Oct. 9 vs. Indianola

Oct. 16 vs. Fort Dodge

Oct. 23 @ Mason City

Getting To Know You: Waukee Warriors

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3 days in Vermillion,unofficial start of Warrior Football ’14.Great kids, great attitude, great start. #LEAVENODOUBT (via @gowaukee)

“Leave No Doubt” is the mantra for Scott Carlson’s Waukee Warriors as they prepare for the 2014 season. In his 18th season, Carlson feels confident with 9 returning starters (5 defense, 4 offense) coming off of a 10-2 season, 5-0 in District play.

Waukee will have to replace 4 starting offensive lineman (only senior OT Luke Peters returns) and all 4 defensive backs. RB Trevor Allen is back for his senior campaign, with junior QB Ben Ferkin under center. Another Warrior offensive weapon is senior TE Michael Jacobson.

Three 1st team All-Division players will anchor Waukee’s defense (DE Anthony Nelson, DT Nick Tweeten, and LB Pat Gray), with LBs Kyle Boulanger and Drew Linemann also in the mix.

Waukee Stats
2013 Record: 10-2 overall, 5-0 Division 4

2014 Class & District: Class 4A, District 4

Coach: Scott Carlson, 18th season (107-72 all at Waukee)

Returning Starters – Offense
Luke Peters, OT, 12, 6-3, 240
Michael Jacobson, TE, 12, 6-8, 215, 2nd Team All Division
Ben Ferkin, QB, 11, 6-1, 180, 2nd Team All Division
Trevor Allen, RB, 12, 6-0, 190, All State, Team MVP (Offense)

Returning Starters – Defense
Anthony Nelson, DE, 12, 6-7, 215, 1st Team All Division
Nick Tweeten, DT, 12, 6-0, 280, 1st Team All Division, 2nd Team All State
Pat Gray, LB, 12, 5-11, 185, 1st Team All Division Team MVP (Defense), 2nd Team All State
Kyle Boulanger, LB, 12, 5-11, 195, 2nd Team All Division, Warrior of the Year (2012-13)
Drew Linemann, LB, 11, 5-11, 200

Returning Letterwinners:
Zach Baudler, Jacob Fay, Aaron Fogt, Joey Gale, Casey Guess, Bryce Hingst, Nathan Keck, Cole Kitzman, Erik Nelson, Tyler Pfaltzgraff, Kevin Priest, Robert Primrose, Koy Schneiter, Tyler Speight, Ross Vogel, Brandon Krantz, Adam Rose

Coaching staff: Nick Ross (new OC), Brent Heitland, Jason Sanders, Nathan Bailey, Corey Kopatich, Don Campbell, Ron Calvert, Rusty Hughell, Ed Saidat, Tim Murphy

Offensive scheme: Pro set
Defensive scheme: 4-3

2014 Schedule:
Aug. 29 WDM Valley
Sept. 5 @ SE Polk
Sept. 12 @ Dowling Catholic
Sept. 19 Johnston
Sept. 26 @ Marshalltown
Oct. 3 Urbandale
Oct. 10 @ Indianola
Oct. 17 @ Ft. Dodge
Oct. 24 Mason City