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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

Game Plan for Friday Night’s 4A Quarterfinal Games

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Tonight, we’re going to take a slightly different pass route for the quarterfinal round of the playoffs.

CISN will have the night off…but that doesn’t mean you will miss any football here on the site.

Our partners at High School Cube will be carrying the Valley vs Waukee quarterfinal game, and we’re happy to let you know that carry the audio broadcast of the Ankeny vs Dowling Catholic game as well, courtesy of Iowa Catholic Radio. You can go to our “Home” page and to access the audio links for both contests tonight.

The Des Moines Register’s Chris Cuellar and Andy Hamilton has the breakdown on what to expect from both games, as well as the other quarterfinal games between Iowa City West vs. Cedar Rapids Washington and North Scott vs. Bettendorf.

Both games will kickoff at 7pm, and you can hear both games here on Central Iowa Sports Network.

 

Boyle Dazzles as Dowling overwhelms Waukee, 45-14

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Ryan Boyle is a competitive person. He doesn’t like losing at anything. And it seems that mentality carries over to big games, the bigger the stage, the larger he performs.

Dowling Catholic’s signal caller took the highly anticipated #1 vs. #2 matchup to new heights with 45-14 win over previously unbeaten Waukee.

The Maroons dominated from start to finish at Valley Stadium, rolling to 436 yards of total offense. Boyle was involved in five scoring plays. Three came on runs of 6, 22 and his most exciting may have come on a 48 yard run on a 4th and 1 play. Boyle also threw two passes for TDs, one to Charlie Schulte for 23 yard and Ben McNeal for 8 yards.

Dowling sprinted to a 28-0 lead after one quarter. At half, they were up 45-7. Waukee scored its first touchdown in three games against Dowling when QB Ben Ferkin found TE Michael Jacobsen in the endzone for a 15 yard score. Jacobson would leave the game and never return.

Action in the 3rd quarter between Dowling Catholic and Waukee Friday night.

Action in the 3rd quarter between Dowling Catholic and Waukee Friday night.

The Maroon defense forced several three-and-outs, but special teams, according to coach Tom Wilson, “were huge.” Three punts were altered by the punt return team. Charlie Schulte would block one that would lead to a 2 play drive to go up 21-0 after Boyle’s 6 yard touchdown run.

Gray Gochenour would score a TD and Nick McLellan finished the scoring in the 1st half with a 25 yard field goal to give the Maroons a 45-7 halftime lead.

The lone score in the 2nd half was a Ferkin 22 yard touchdown pass to Adam Rose with 8:22 left in the game to make the final score 45-14.

Dowling will come back to Valley Stadium next week as the visitor against the Valley Tigers who improved to 2-1 with a win at Southeast Polk, 42-14. Waukee will play host to Johnston before beginning district play in two weeks.

We’ll have the Dowling/Valley game on Central Iowa Sports Network next week beginning at 7pm.

Top Dogs in 4A Set: #1 Dowling Catholic vs. #2 Waukee

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As Iowa and Iowa State will meet for their annual rivalry game. there’s another big game that you should know about, and it’s an early season showdown between the top dogs in Class 4A.

The Battle between #1 Dowling Catholic vs. #2 Waukee is your CISN Game of the Week, presented by CenturyLink.

After a 49-0 thrashing of Urbandale, the top-ranked Maroons looks to keep their 16-game unbeaten streak intact. Quarterback Ryan Boyle is the linchpin for the Maroons offensive  attack (16-25, 241 yds, 1 TD). He’s not alone, as Isaiah Patton, Cole Deskin compliments Boyle with the ground game, and Charlie Schulte is the big play guy at wide receiver. Max Morris and Jo Jo Jok continues to play solid on the defensive line, as linebacker Rodney Harris and free safety Nick Wilson continue to make big stops.

Waukee comes into Friday matchup 2-0, after a wild 48-41 win at Southeast Polk. Trevor Allen and Pat Gray has been the 1-2 punch for the Warriors, combining for 676 total (rushing & receiving) yards and 7 touchdowns. Ben Ferkin continues to be the steady hand under center (19-30, 260 yds, 5 touchdowns) for Waukee, finding multiple receivers such as Allen, Michael Jacobson, and Koy Schneiter. On the defense, you could say it’s an all-star cast, because everyone makes a play, as linebacker Kyle Boulanger leads the Warriors with 16.5 tackles, with cornerback Cedric Dobbins and defensive end Anthony Nelson involved in key plays. However, Gray is out this week with a leg injury according to Waukee Head Coach, Scott Carlson.

Dowling knocked Waukee out of the 2013 playoffs in a 14-9 contest back in November. You can bet the boys in purple have not forgotten.

Who: #2 Waukee (2-0) at #1 Dowling Catholic (2-0)

Where: Valley Stadium, West Des Moines, Iowa

When: Friday, September 12th, 7:30pm kickoff

The Facts: Waukee outlasted Southeast Polk in a 48-41 shootout last week. Dowling had no problems handling Urbandale in a 49-0 rout. Pundits predicted that this game could be a major game in Class 4A. That dream is about to become a reality, as both teams bring in a high-powered offense loaded with stars.

Things to watch:

  • Will Waukee’s defense handle Dowling’s offense, after last week’s contest with SE Polk?
  • Will this be “the game” that finally puts Waukee in the 4A elite category?
  • How will Dowling’s defense control Allen, Ferkin and the spread offense?
  • Can the Warriors find the “next guy in” to fill the void of Pat Gray?
  • Could this be a potential “game of the year” or a preview to a UNI-Dome match-up?

Waukee – Projected Starting Lineups

Offensive starters – QB Ben Ferkin, RB Trevor Allen, FB Trevor Speight, SE Adam Rose, FL Koy Schneiter, TE Michael Jacobson, T Erik Nelson and Luke Peters, G Brandon Krantz and Tyler Pfaltzgraff, C Jarrod Martin

Defensive starters – DE Anthony Nelson and Jon Rozeboom, DT Nick Tweeten and Greg Jurich, LB Kyle Boulanger, Cole Kitzman, and Drew Lienemann, CB Cedric Dobbins and Jacob Fay, FS Carter Bothwell, SS Ross Vogel

Special Teams – P Tyler Speight, K Joey Gale, KR/PR Trevor Allen, Koy Schneiter, and Nathan Keck

Dowling Catholic – Projected Lineups

Offensive starters – QB Ryan Boyle, TB Isaiah Patton, FB Gray Gochenour, SE Eric Fardal, FL Charlie Schulte, C Cole Wymore, G Joe Brett and Kevin Vaughn-Carber, T Elijah Swehla and Conner McPhee, TE Ben McNeal

Defensive starters – FS Nick Wilson, CB Dante Campero and Michael Zachary, Rover Kevin McMurray, WLB Jordan Theis, MLB, Rodney Harris, Bandit Gray Gochenour, Stud Max Morris, T Ross Carpenter, NG Steven Johnson, Whip Jo Jo Jok,

Special Teams- P/K Nick McLellan, Holder Frankie Mauro, LS Quinn Sonntag, PR Michael Zachary, KR Joe Gorsche

We will have a live blog of the game (Twitter hashtag #CISNliveblog). Check in to see any story lines develop and stats as they become available, and we’ll keep you updated on other happenings as the night progresses.

Paul Yeager, Mark Kenkel, and Jim Kirby will have the call of the game. Follow us on Twitter @CISportsNet

Our Audio Game of the Week, presented by Scheels, will be the Battle of Ankeny, as the Jaguars of Ankeny Centennial (2-0) square off against the Ankeny Hawks (1-1). Dar Danielson will have your play-by-play call on CISN. Ankeny is the home team in that one.

 

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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