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Panther Family, I am extremely proud of the feedback I've been getting about our character and effort that was given this past Friday to our school district! We need to answer the bell again. We have been requested to be at Illini Middle School at 8am this Tuesday, May 31st, to help load and move again. Please make every effort to be there. It is another great "opportunity" to serve our district and display our character! It's things like this that make us SPECIAL!!!

SPECIAL ATTENTION

John Kaylor from Kesslers Sporting Goods will be at JCHS at 10am (after Strength/Speed Training) on Wednesday June 8th. You will have the opportunity to order Nike Football cleats from him, or, you will be able to order them online.

FOOTBALL FORMS

2011 JERSEY OPPORTUNITY FOOTBALL CAMP

Please get Summer Opps forms in as soon as possible. We need to get shirts and shorts ordered. Forms and Calendar are posted on this website for your convenience. You can either mail them in or drop them by the high school office.

Attention Freshman

You will be getting equipment on Monday June 13 after practice. Please make arrangements to be picked up after 10:30am, as we do not want your rides waiting.

2011 JERSEY OPPORTUNITY FOOTBALL CAMP

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2011 JERSEY AREA YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP

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FROM

COACH JACOBS

Hello All-

As the summer approaches, it is a necessity that we get our practice field in shape. We are starting to put treatments down to help the current practice field conditions. So--Sunday Gatherings and Open Field Sessions are cancelled as of today. We want to make sure we have the best facility available when Summer Opportunities start in June. Please stay off the grass. We will also be doing some renovations to the inside of the Complex as well.

Pending school board approval, Camp/Opportunity forms will be available soon. Please look for them via e-mail and at each school.

The energy and enthusiasm is high. I can't wait to actually move and start having some fun!

Contact me with questions.

Let's be special!!!!!!!

Thanks!!

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Jacobs aiming to stir interest in Jersey football

Dave Jacobs named as new football head coach at JCHS

JCHS seeks new head coach to replace Gary Carter

JCHS vs CM/Complete Audio Replay

JCHS vs CM/Fox2 Sports Now

1900 TEAM PHOTO

1956 Jersey County Democrat Photo turns up evidence that Jersey had a football team in 1900.

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Stats & Rankings

Mississippi Valley Standings plus

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ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH RANKINGS

MASSEY RANKINGS

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AP Top 10 Poll

5A	FINAL	AP
Rank	Team	Record
1.	Joliet Catholic	(7-1)
2.	Richwoods	(8-0)
3.	SHG	(7-1)
4.	Lombard Montini	(7-1)
5.	Kaneland	(6-2)
6.	Kaneland	(8-0)
7.	Vernon Hills	(7-1)
8.	CL Central	(8-0)
9.	Sterling	(7-1)
10.	Marion	(7-1)

2009 Mr. Panther Winner

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SINCLAIRS

MR. PANTHER AWARD

This award is presented to the Panther player who best displayed dedication, Integrity and Loyalty for the sake of his team.

2010 Winner:

Jason Hamilton

JCHS Football Hall of Fame

1928

1928 was a struggle to find game articles, but alas pantherfb.org dug deep into the archives of the old and now defunct Jersey County Democrat. Although the material shows it's age and is very hard to read, most of the game stories are more detailed than those from previous years. Notice that the author of most of these stories was Frederick Miller a Sophomore. Miller, joined the Varsity football team in 1929 as a Junior and also played in 1930 while a Senior. He was a very special young man and gets a special salute from this website for all he accomplished for our football program.

PANTHERFB.ORG HALL OF FAME TREE

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2008 Freshman Coaches

Tim Kamp & B.J. Symes

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2008 JCHS FRESHMAN
#	PLAYER	YEAR	POSITION	#	PLAYER	YEAR	POSITION
1	Brian Droege	9		44	Dalton Baecht	9
2	Brian Gust	9		47	Brody Hagen	9
5	Errol Brown	9		54	Andrew Smith	9
8	Roger Gettings	9		57	Zach Retzer	9
16	Nik Casper	9		62	Zach Short	9
21	Jake Loft	9		67	Eli Hackethall	9
22	Tanner Critchfield	9		68	Adam Fritz	9
24	Garrett Jones	9		73	Zach McCalla	9
40	Luke Brown	9		78	Gary Wilson	9
42	Dillon Travers	9		81	Ryan Godfrey	9
COACHES: B.J. Symes-Tim Kamp

FRESHMAN PANTHERS RAISE THE FLAG ON 2008 SEASON

Defeat Piasa Birds 32-0 to end season with 7-2 record.

GARRETT JONES

Garrett Jones had a big night in leading the Panthers with a TD catch an interception and a big punt return for another touchdown (see small picture above).

The game started with big #47 Brody Hagen rambling 45 yards down the sideline.

#2 Brian Gust in a little pre-game excersise!

#16 Nik Casper carries the ball over for the games first score.

#21 Jake Loft nearly intercepted a Piasa Bird pass in the second half.

#40 Luke Brown with a key stop on defense early in the contest.

#42 Dillon Travers with an Interception.

Freshman close-up #42 Dillon Travers

#2 Brian Gust with tonight's most impressive tackle.

Freshman Close-up: #62 Zach Short

A Jake Brown Crunch!

Freshman Close-Up: #40 Jake Brown

Brody Hagen catches a 2-point conversion late in the game.

Freshman Close-Up: #47 Brody Hagen

Some Panther "D"

Brown looking for some more yardage.

#2 Brian Gust scored our final touchdown late in the game.

Freshman Close-Up: Zach McCalla

Varsity support came from Tyler Slaten and Big Joe Hillman

#54 Andrew Smith is tough as nails on defense.

Another big night for #8 Roger Gettings

Nik Casper was all over the place tonight.

Talk about some Freshman intimidation!

Errol Brown played well on Special Teams and made a huge tackle on a Piasa Bird Kick-off return.

#2 Brian Gust and #24 Garrett Jones share some happy times on the Panther sideline.

Joe Hillman poses with a big part of the Freshman Defense Gary Wilson.

Errol Brown and the rest of the Freshman squad entertain our supportive fans after the game.

TOUGH FRESHMAN SQUAD LOSE TO TRIAD

DROP 23-16 HEARTBREAKER ON THE 1 YARD LINE AS CLOCK RUNS OUT.

The final attempt to get in the end zone ends up just one yard short.

#47 Brody Hagen made an outstanding catch late in the game on the final drive that gave the Panthers an opportunity for a late game miracle. Brody also had a big fumble recovery in the first half.

And yes of course the camera of Pantherfb.org was on the spot to capture Brody's big fumble recovery.

#8 Roger Gettings had a big game on defense tonight which included a fumble recovery to end the first half and a big completion on that final drive to get the Panthers first and goal to go!

#16 Nik Casper is a spark plug in the Panther backfield with several yardage eating carries tonight.

#54 Andrew Smith was huge on defense tonight. Here he is in pursuit of the Knight Running Back along with #47 Brody Hagen.

#24 Garrett Jones got the Panthers going tonight on their first drive with a big run and also played well on Special teams as well.

Garrett Jones on one of his kick-off returns behind an impressive wall created by #54 Andrew Smith and #40 Luke Brown

#2 Brian Gust scored our first TD on a QB sneak.

Brian Gust gives 110% and here he is trying to block a field goal attempt by the Knights.

For fans of the Travers boys we have good news and he is only a Freshman meet Dillon Travers.

Providing the blocking is #57 Zach Retzer

#40 Luke Brown had a great game tonight. Here he is gobbling up yards on one of his hard runs from scrimmage.

#73 is Zach McCalla

The Big Man comes up Big on Defense and thats #78 Gary Wilson

Coach Kane shows off one of his many talents while Coach Symes looks on in disbelief.

PANTHER FRESHMAN CRUISE TO SECOND HALF WIN

BEAT CM 28-12

Panther Offensive Stars

#24 Garrett Jones/ #2 Brian Gust and #40 Luke Brown

Panther Defensive Stars

#54 Andrew Smith and #78 Gary Wilson

We got off to a good start as Gust hands off to Jones and a Touchdown on the first play from scrimmage for Jersey.

We missed the conversion but led 6-0 early in the first quarter.

Garrett Jones took time to pose on the sidelines right after his big touchdown run.

Our defense is sweet, here we smother the Eagle QB.

#40 Luke Brown is definitely something special.

There he goes again!

Freshman Defense Impressive Again!

Down he goes!

Another Defensive Gem!

Jersey fans are going to love #78 Gary Wilson.

Your not going anywhere!

#2 QB Brian Gust eludes the Eagle defender.

Exciting to watch!

Defensive Crunch Time!

Zach McCalla's turn!

Andrew Smith makes the stop!

#24 Jones dances out of trouble.

The Boys Win!

Coach Symes & Coach Kamp instruct the Freshman squad during scrimmage.

2008 FRESHMAN SCHEDULE

DATE	OPPONENT	Coach Syme's Blog	TIME	LOCATION	SCORE
AUG 30, 2008	JACKSONVILLE	Garrett Jones scored a TD on a Punt Return while Andrew Smith played well on defense. On offense Nick Casper scored twice both on touchdown runs.	10:00AM	HOME	W 22-0
SEP 06, 2008	GRANITE CITY	Nice defensive effort by the Panthers including a Dillon Travers Interception for a touchdown and later another interception by Andrew Smith. Nick Casper scored on a 4-yard TD run to round out the scoring.	9:00 AM	HOME	W 12-0
SEP 13, 2008	ROCHESTER	The Freshmen Panthers saw their hopes of a perfect season end Saturday to the Rochester Rockets. Jersey got on the board with their first possession and had the early lead at 6-0 after a 8 yard TD run by Nick Casper. The Rockets with their aerial attack marched down the field on their next possession and took over the lead at 8-6. The Panthers were able to move the ball on their foe, but each drive eventually stalled out. Right before the half, Rochester was able to get a long Touchdown catch and run to put them up 14-6 going into halftime. The second half saw both defenses step up to shut each other down until Jersey was able to drop a 20 yard TD pass from Brian Gust to Garrett Jones. That touchdown drive wouldn't have happened if it weren't for a terrific catch by Brody Hagen for a large gain at the end of the 3rd quarter. The two point conversion to tie was unsuccessful. Trailing 14-12 with under 5 minutes to play in the game, the Panthers Adam Fritz got off a great punt that pinned the Rockets back deep. Two plays later, the panthers defense was able to sack the Rockets quarterback in their end zone for a Safety to tie the game at 14 that forced overtime. Jersey got the ball first and scored on third down with another Nick Casper 3 yard Touchdown, and the two point conversion failed. Rochester scored on their 2nd down play and their two point conversion was successful, ending the hopes of a perfect season for the Panthers with a 22-20 loss.	11:00AM	HOME	L 22-20
SEP 18, 2008	CIVIC MEMORIAL	The Freshmen Panthers redeemed their loss to Rochester on Saturday by beating rival Civic Memorial Thursday night. Jersey got on the board with their first offensive play when Garrett Jones took the handoff 55 yards for a touchdown. Jersey gave up a touchdown late in the half and went into halftime tied at 6 a piece. The Panthers received the kickoff to start the second half and Jones took it to the house to go up 12-6. The lead didn't last very long as the ensuing kickoff went to CM's shifty return man and he too returned it for a score to tie the game at 12. Jones was the panthers workhorse for the evening as he had another touchdown run of 49 yards. Jersey got another score late in the 4th quarter when Luke Brown broke a TD run of 35 yards. Brian Gust had two two-point conversion passes to both Brown and Jones in the second half to cap off the scoring. The freshmen defense stepped it up in the second half to keep the Eagles out of the endzone and it concluded when Jones intercepted a pass with under a minute to go in the game to end the Eagles hopes of any chance of a comeback. The freshmen Panthers improve to 3-1 after the 28-12 victory. They play again next Thursday night in Waterloo at 6:00pm.	6:30 PM	HOME	W 28-12
SEP 25, 2008	WATERLOO	Freshmen Panthers won 14-6 Thursday night in Waterloo. They improve to 4-1 on the season thanks in part to Garrett Jones 15 yard touchdown run in the first quarter and another 2 yard run by Nick Casper in the second quarter. A two-point conversion pass from Brian Gust to Luke Brown ended the scoring at 14 on the night. The Panther defense stopped an aerial attack by Waterloo. Brian Gust had 3 interceptions in the contest and Garrett Jones had another. The young Panthers bent but did not break. Roger Gettings had a strong defensive game coming up with big tackles when they were needed the most, including a sack and Brody Hagen recorded another sack. It was a sloppy game at times, but Jersey was able to hold strong and finish off Waterloo to the very end. Next game is against Mascoutah at home 10/2/08 at 6:30pm and is the last home game for the freshmen Panthers.	6:00 PM	AWAY	W 14-6
OCT 2, 2008	MASCOUTAH	The Jersey Freshmen Panthers rolled out to a huge victory over conference foe Mascoutah Thursday evening to run their record to 5-1. Garrett Jones continues to be the workhorse as they won 42-7. Jones started off the scoring with a 60 yard punt return for a TD and followed that up with a 2 point conversion in the first quarter. Jones followed that score up with another TD run of 13 yards and with a Luke Brown 2-pt conversion run, the Panthers were up 16-0 going into halftime. The Panthers got the kickoff to start the second half and four plays later found themselves in the endzone again after a 20 yard TD run by Luke Brown. The 2-pt conversion by Brown failed. Panthers up 22-0. The Freshmen Panther defense was strong on Thursday night, making Mascoutah fight for every inch. After forcing the Indians to punt, the Panthers got on the board again after a Jones 45 yard TD run. The 2-pt conversion by Brian Gust was again no good. 28-0. After getting the ball back from the Indians yet again, the Panthers scored with another Jones TD run of 30 yards. The 2-pt conversion pass from Gust to Jones was no good. 34-0. The Indians got on the board with a kick off reverse ran all the way back for a TD and getting on the board at 34-7. The Panthers got the ball again and Brian Gust threw a short pass to Jones that turned into a 70 yard TD catch and run. The 2-pt conversion run by Nick Casper was good putting the boys up 42-7. Defensively the Indians had no place to run and when they did, they found a flurry of hard hitting Panthers waiting for them. Dalton Baecht and Garrett Jones both had Interceptions on the evening and Andrew Smith had a heck of a game, making tackle after tackle. There were a couple QB sacks by the Panther Defense and the Panther Offensive Line did a great job blocking downfield and making huge holes for the backs to run through. A fine job and a great effort by the Freshmen boys to run their record up to 5-1 and face Highland on the road next Thursday.	6:30 PM	HOME	W 42-7
OCT 9, 2008	HIGHLAND	Freshmen Panther football had a hard fought victory Thursday evening against the Bulldogs of Highland. The Bulldogs got on the board in the first quarter after a Panther drive stalled out. They marched down the field and went ahead 6-0 early in the game. The Freshmen boys didn't back down as they drove down the field and Garrett Jones broke off a 62 yard TD run to tie it at six. The two point conversion run by Jones was good to put the boys ahead 8-6 and they never looked back. After a few more series by both teams that stalled out the Panthers had the lead going into halftime. The Bulldogs used a great running game to eat up the field and sustain drives that kept the Panther defense on the field. Finally, a break game in the 3rd quarter when a Highland player stuck the ball out trying to cross the goal line and Andrew Smith knocked it out of his hands and we recovered the fumble in the end zone. What came next was the best drive the Freshmen Panthers have had all season. They took the ball at the start of the 4th period with 10 minutes remaining in the game and ahead 8-6. Nik Casper was the workhorse tonight, running right into the middle of Highlands defense, getting first down after first down and eating up the clock. Casper scored a 1 yard TD, but only after the Panthers offensive line was able to block his way down field for about a 75 yards and chew up 8:10 off the clock. With a 1:50 left to go in the game, Highland had to result to some trickery. The first time the play worked and got them inside the 30 yard line. That magic didn't work the second time as the Bulldogs fumbled and Roger Gettings was able to recover the ball. All that was left was for Brian Gust to take a knee and run off the clock and send our boys onto victory. The win puts the Panther freshmen at 6-1 and going to Triad next Thursday for the last conference game before finishing off the season at Southwestern at 6:00 pm on 10/23 (this game time has been changed).	6:30 PM	AWAY	W 14-6
OCT 16, 2008	TRIAD	Mental errors plagued Panther Nation from another conference victory. The Panthers lost for only the second time this year, but this time to conference power Triad 23-16. The Freshmen Panthers got on the board first after recovering a fumble from the Knights. The offensive series concluded when Brian Gust ran it in for a 1 yard TD. Luke Brown followed that up with a nice little run for the 2-pt conversion. The Knights got on the board after they drove down to the 10 yard line, but the Panther defense held and forced them to kick a field goal (8-3). That score remained the same until halftime. To start the second half, the Panthers got the ball and were able to drive down the field and score again on a Luke Brown 30 yard TD run. Nik Casper was able to add the 2-pt conversion on a run right up the middle, (16-3). The very first offensive play the Knights ran, went for 60 yards and a touchdown. (16-9). After the next offensive possession by the Panthers resulted in a 4 yard punt, the Knights were able to quickly get into the end zone to go ahead 23-16 and give the ball back with under two minutes to go. Brody Hagen made a diving catch out of nowhere and got out of bounds for the first of the big pass plays. Next it was Roger Gettings that got a long pass down the left sideline for a huge gain. The Panthers were able to get the ball to the two yard line. A botched play resulted in a two yard loss. On the 4 yard line and with 2.8 seconds left, the Panthers were able to run one more play. They got to the 1 yard line and was tackled, ending the game and ending any chance at beating all teams in conference. The Freshmen play again for their last game of the season on Monday, October 23rd at Southwestern at 6:00 PM.	6:30 PM	AWAY	L-23-16
OCT 23, 2008	SOUTHWESTERN	Thursday night brought a convincing win and a beautiful note to end the freshmen season with and build on towards next season. The Panthers beat the Piasa Birds on their own turf 32-0 to end the season with 7 wins and 2 losses. Nik Casper got the Panthers on the board early in the first quarter with a 4 yard TD run. That TD was set up by a 45 yard scamper down the sideline by Brody Hagen. Luke Brown converted the 2 point conversion run to give the Panthers an early 8-0 lead. The Birds drove down the field and eventually had to punt giving the ball back to JCHS in the 2nd quarter. Again the Panthers marched down the field and this time Garrett Jones caught a 10 yard TD pass from Brian Gust. Luke Brown followed that up with another 2 point conversion run to go ahead 16-0 and take that lead into halftime. The Panthers defense stepped it up huge on a cold and wet field Thursday night by bending but not breaking. The Panther defense forced SW to punt and Garrett Jones was able to return it 45 yards for a touchdown. Again, Luke Brown is the 2 point machine as he converted another 2 point conversion run. Finally, the scoring ended in the 4th quarter with Brian Gust calling his own number and scoring on a 1 yard sneak. The two point conversion pass from Gust to Hagen was successful and put the Panthers up 32-0. Dillon Travers and Garrett Jones had two big interceptions on defense,and Jake Loft just missed a third Panther interception. The Birds runners were met with the heavy hitting panther defense all night long. I and Coach Kamp want to thank the freshmen boys for a great season and we are both looking forward to seeing all 20 of you back next year as sophomores and to be key ingredients in bringing back the glory of JCHS Panther Football.	6:00 PM	AWAY	W 32-0

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