Sullivan vs. Westminster - 10/31

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Sullivan Eagles (10-0) vs. Westminster Wildcats (8-2)

October 31, 2012

About The Teams:

Sullivan- The Eagles come into Wednesday’s game a perfect 10-0 and are averaging 49.3 points per game and only allowing opponents 8.8 points per game.  Sullivan has gotten it done on the ground all season long as they average just over 335 yards rushing per game.  In the air the Eagles have averaged just over 80 yards per game.  The offense is lead by junior running back Justin Biermann who comes into the game with 1469 yards rushing at an average of 11.9 yards per carry.  Biermann only needs 54 yards to become the single season all time leading rusher at Sullivan.  Biermann leads Sullivan with 30 touchdowns this season.  Clayton Mayer has also been a force on the ground rushing for 844 yards at 9.5 yards per carry.  Quarterback Adam Tiefenbrunn has thrown for 13 touchdowns and just 2 interceptions.  Tiefenbrunn is 50-80 through the air with a quarterback rating of just over 139.  Receiver Adam Weiland leads all receivers with 440 yards receiving and 9 touchdowns.   On defense the Eagles are paced by Dalton Turner and his team leading 80 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks.  Seth Mesey has recorded 65 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks.  In the secondary for Sullivan, Adam Weiland has 4 interceptions on the season. 

Westminster- The Wildcats come into Wednesday’s game with an 8-2 record.  Westminster averages 31.1 points per game while only allowing their opponents 16.9 points per game.  Westminster’s offense is lead by junior quarterback Brett Bond who has thrown for 1574 yards and rushed for 534 yards.  Bond has passed for 15 touchdowns and rushed for 7 this season.  He comes into the game with a completion percentage just under 58%  and a quarterback rating of 115.298.  Bonds number one target is Kyle Kinner who leads Westminster with 824 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns.  On the ground the Wildcats offer a steady dose of Trey Merritt with 418 yards rushing and Alex Rideout with 408 yards.  On defense Jesse Gruneisen leads the way with 52 tackles, 12 for loss, and 3 sacks.  In the secondary Coby Nye has racked up 4 interceptions this season to lead the Wildcats.

Game Time:

Wednesday, October 31^st @ 7:00 p.m.

Admission:

Admission for the District Semifinal game is $5. Children six and under are free. No passes are allowed.

Tailgating:

The high school parking lot will open at 3:15 p.m. for individuals and businesses to tailgate.

Directions from Westminster:

From  141 go South to 44 West.  Take 44 West to Sullivan Exit (226).  Make a left onto 185.  Drive roughly one mile and make a right on East Vine.  Sullivan High School is located at 1073 E. Vine and will be on the right.

Come Early, Be Loud, Wear Black!