The Husky football squad rushed for more than 250 yards per game and added 43 in the air for a 293 yard per game offensive average, fans and parents were told Tuesday during the squad’s annual dessert.
That rushing game was led by junior Levi McCubbins who gained 796 yards and seniors Adam Knight, 683 yards and Ricky Stocky, 507 yards.
The trio combined for 1,986 yards.
The Husky Yellow Jacket defense allowed opponents just 142 yards rushing and 138 passing.
Team awards were presented to:
Best Back: Adam Knight.
Most Inspirational: Ricky Stock.
Most Improved: Brad Seiber and Bobby Cartwright.
Defensive Player: Daniel Brewer.
Outstanding Lineman: Josh Starha.
Most Valuable Player: Daniel Brewer.
Brewer had an outstanding season for the Huskies, Coach Rob Younger said.
He was a unanimous first team offensive and defensive all conference player and was named the league Defensive Player of the Year.
“We had 16 seniors who showed outstanding leadership skills,” Coach Younger said. “They truly became servants to the other classes. We had lots of fun in practice and in games. They are good young men.”
The Huskies qualified for the state playoffs for the 17th time in 22 years, Coach Younger said, in great part due to the character and dedication of the squad.
“I’ve coached for 27 years and this is the first time we went 14 weeks without a single disciplinary problem,” Coach Younger said.
Three year letter winners include: Daniel Brewer, Chad Emmert, Matt Miner, Matt Vassar, Richard Erevia and Ricky Stock.
Second year letter winners: John Pepple, Neal Workman, Levi McCubbins, Troy Scott, Josh Starha, Jared Huenergardt, Brian Seward, Kyle Walker, Adam Knight, Randy Wunker, Brady Simpkins, Tory Peterson.
First year letter winners: Donny Cliver, Ricky Howe, Casey Baarson, Mike Severns, Noel Ulep, Tomas Rosa, Nathan Snyder, Rob Martin, Matt Slauson, Bobby Cartwright, Tim Matuszak, Chris Phillips, Brandon Miner, Sam Rodgers, Richard McKay, Chris Reed, Robert Rice, Brad Seiber, Thor Gregory.
Offensively, the Huskies rushed for 2,691 yards on 474 attempts for a 5.8 yard average.
In the air, quarterback Brian Seward completed 30 of 74 attempts for two touchdowns and 399 yards.
Donny Cliver was four of 14 for 27 yards.
On the receiving end, Richard Erevia had 15 recpetions for 257 yards and two touchdowns. Kylan Walker caught five passes for 51 yards.
Brady Simpkins punted 26 times for 910 yards, a 35 yard average.
Named to the Capital Conference first team were: Josh Starha, senior, center; Matt Vassar, senior, guard; Daniel Brewer, senior, tackle; Richard Erevia, senior, tight end; Levi McCubbins, junior, running back; Daniel Brewer, senior, defensive line; Adam Knight, senior, outside backer; Ricky Stock, senior, defensive back; Brian Seward, junior, safety; Brady Simpkins, junior, punter; Bobby Cartwright, senior, special teams.
Second team: Adam Knight, senior, running back; Matt Miner, senior, defensive line; Brady Simpkins, junior, inside linebacker.
Honorable mention: Brian Seward, junior, quarterback; Matt Miner, senior, guard; Sam Rodgers, junior, tackle; Tim Matuszak, sophomore, defensive back, kick returner.
Daniel Brewer was named Defensive Player of the Year and Rob Kassebaum was named Assistant Coach of the Year.
JV
Freshmen: Bobby Eli, Rav Patel, Keilen Petersen, Matt Morneault, Jeremy Fisher, Travis Smith, Justin Masters, Chris Looney, Pedro Angulo, Shim Baxter, Jeremy Bate, Brandon Martin, Jason Berg, Burton Burnside, Chris Adams, Jesse Aitken, Caleb Saunders, Nick Reed, Mike Allyn, Kyle Jensen, Clayton Stagmier, John Brown, Thomas Lewison, Alex Wilson, Chad Smith, Nick Moore, Kevin Westfall, Tom Gourley.
Fall rally squad awards went to Emily Kingsley and Tami Wilson, commitment awards and Stephanie Kragness, leadership.
Earning letters or bars were Bethany Butler, Mallory Justham, Heather Kem, Cari Kingsley, Stephanie Paauwe, Tami Wilson, Jackie Jarrell, Emily Kingsley, Nathalie Bate, Chelsie Sutten, Angelique Mulvanny, Michelle Anderson and Jenna Griffith.
JV squad members were Kandice Coale, Amanda Hilburn, Stephanie Kragness, Kim Lovik, Bethany Lowen, Kayla Miller, Ashley Rice, Courtney Walker.