SICP Football

Wolfpack Shut Down Perspective
10/24/2011 - Frosh

The Wolfpack finished the season with a 7-2 record and a final 19-14 win over Perspective Charter. The Wolfpack started on defense and forced a punt after 3 plays. The offense took control and produced a long drive and a touchdown run by Nick Bradley. After another stop on defense, the Wolfpack offense moved the ball down field and Nick Bradley threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Tony Rosales. Perspective Charter was able to score a touchdown with a long run play, but the Wolfpack countered when Brendan McNally took the ball 40 yards into the endzone on 4 plays.

Wolfpack Move to 6-1
10/11/2011 - Frosh

The Pack upped their record to 6-1 after an amazing 26-24 victory over Lane Tech. Lane Tech started the game with the ball and scored a touchdown on a quick drive. The Wolfpack got the ball back on the 40 after a great kick return by Liam Healy, and Brendan McNally was able to score on a few quick run plays. The Wolfpack defense was able to hold Lane Tech to a field goal on the next drive, giving Tech a 10-7 lead. Throughout the game the Wolfpack defense played tough, forcing many turnovers-on-downs. One of these turnovers was forced by Deron Williams when he blocked a pass on 4th down. After exchanging touchdowns and with 2 minutes left in the game, Lane Tech was up 24-20 and had the ball. Lewis Burik of the Wolfpack defense was able to force a fumble on the 40 and recover it. The Pack took quick advantage with Nick Bradley throwing a 30-yard pass completion to Tony Rosales. After spiking the ball to stop the clock, Bradley threw another great 20-yard pass to Liam Healy, putting the Pack only 10 yards from the goal line. McNally took the ball to the 5 on two quick dive plays and Bradley threw a touchdown pass to Mack Spohnholtz to seal the victory with only 14 seconds on the clock.

Wolfpack Move to 5-1
10/03/2011 - Frosh

The Wolfpack defeated St. Viator 20-15 on Saturday morning to up their record to 5-1 overall. Rebounding from a loss last weekend, the Wolfpack was led by Brendan McNally with 150+ yards rushing and two TDs with strong play by Mack Spohnholz at fullback (1 TD). Nick Fattore had a spectacular long reception from Nick Bradley in the 4th quarter that led to a touchdown and Sal Curran had 2 PATs. Nick Bradley saved a TD by stopping a long breakaway run at the 12-yard line. On the following 4 downs the defense stiffened and the Lions had to settle for a field goal. Nick Gargano had a key sack late in the game. The Wolfpack appeared to have the game well in hand with just 2 minutes to play when a long kickoff return brought Viator back to within 5 points before Ian Mulchrone’s key onside kick recovery which sealed the victory for the Wolfpack.

Carmel Gives Pack First Loss
09/28/2011 - Frosh

The Wolfpack suffered their first loss on Saturday to Carmel of Mundelein in a game that came down to the last few minutes. The Wolfpack came out strong in the first quarter, taking the ball from the 20-yard line down to the goal line. Nick Bradley scored on a 4-yard touchdown run on 4th and goal. Carmel bounced back quickly and scored with three minutes left in the quarter. The Wolfpack got the ball back and Brendan McNally ran for a 60-yard touchdown to close out the first quarter with the Wolfpack ahead 14-7. As the second quarter began, the Wolfpack defense came out strong, stopping Carmel on the 1-yard line. On the next play, however, the Carmel defense forced a safety against the Wolfpack, making the score 14-9. Carmel was able to score another touchdown and punch in a 2-point conversion, closing out the half 17-14. The 3rd quarter ended with a strong march down field and another TD by McNally. Nick Fattore made a phenomenal play late in the 4th quarter when he caught a pass while being covered by three defensemen to get the first down. Unfortunately the Wolfpack could not capitalize on this and did not score on the drive. Sal Curran was 3 for 3 on PAT. Danny Moore did great job punting.

Wolfpack Defeat Chargers
09/27/2011 - Varsity

The Wolfpack (2-3 overall) came up victorious against the Chargers of St. Joseph last Friday night 49-6. The Pack scored through the air as Sam Gutilla completed TD passes to Matt McCareins and Conor Connelly and on the ground as Sam Gutilla, Danny Schiltz and George Doherty (2 TDS) all scored. George Doherty also scored on a 90-yard kick-off return. Carlos Garcia and Julie Kurek were perfect on the extra points. The defense also played great, holding St. Joseph to one touchdown. Defense was led by Joe Javorski, Buck Dodd and Jay Robinson.

Chargers Stop Pack
09/26/2011 - Soph

The Wolfpack fell to St. Joseph 42-28 on Saturday. Rocco Di Leo threw for 160 yards on 11 for 16 passing while rushing for 30 yards and scoring a pair of touchdowns. J.T. Schlegel rushed for 70 yards, had 2 touchdowns and caught 2 passes for 60 yards. On defense the Pack caused 2 turnovers led by an Antonio Gutierrez interception.

Wolfpack Stuff De La Salle
09/19/2011 - Frosh

The Wolfpack moved to 4-0 after beating De La Salle 21-6. The Meteors came out strong and scored off of a fumble early in the first quarter. At the start of the second quarter, Brendan McNally scored a TD off of a 60-yard run and Sal Curran punched in the extra point, giving the Wolfpack a 7-6 lead. The second half was a dog fight, with both teams playing great defensively. Lewis Burik, Lukas Bobak and Ian Mulchrone were standouts defensively for stuffing the run and great pass rushing. Nick Fattore also played good defense and had one interception. Late in the third quarter, the Wolfpack got the ball on their 20-yard line. They were able to move the ball up to the 50 when the quarter ended. Nick Bradley, showing great leadership, took his team down the field on a few run plays, and McNally was able to score another TD off of a 10-yard run. De La Salle got the ball back on the 30 but the Wolfpack forced a fumble and recovered the ball. The Wolfpack was then able to score their third touchdown later in the 4th quarter. With 3 minutes left, the Wolfpack defense shut down the Meteors’ last efforts to score, and the Wolfpack came out on top 21-6.

Tough Start for Pack
09/13/2011 - Soph

The Wolfpack have had a tough start to the 2011 season, losing to Niles West 35-21, Bishop Mac 33-0 and Leo 18-8. Rocco DiLeo is 11-29 for 215 yards with 2 rushing TDs. Kyle Robinson has 4 receptions for 94 yards with a TD and intercepted a pass on the defensive end as well. J.T. Schlegel has compiled 285 yards rushing and Nick Beltran had 2 receptions and a TD in week one. The Pack looks to get back on track against CCL foe De La Salle at home on Saturday.

Wolfpack Now 3-0
09/12/2011 - Frosh

The Wolfpack is now 3-0 after taking down Bloom Township 27-16 on Saturday morning. Leading the scoring was Brendan McNally with 3 TD runs and Tony Rosales with a long TD reception from Nick Bradley. Sal Curran went 3 for 4 on extra points. On the defensive side of the ball, McNally, and Nick Fattore each had interceptions as the Wolfpack’s strong defense held Bloom scoreless until late in the second half after the offense built up a commanding 27-0 lead. In addition to great running and passing by Nick Bradley, Mack Spohnholtz was stellar on kick returns and the Wolfpack moved to 3-0 for the first time since football came back to Saint Ignatius in 2005.

Fightin Irish Defeat Wolfpack
09/06/2011 - Varsity

Coming off the great win at Soldier Field the previous week, the Wolfpack travelled to Bishop MacNamara in Kankakee on Friday and suffered its first loss of the season 36-7. The game started out with Andrew Eady’s exciting 54-yard kickoff return. The Wolfpack then went to work and 8 plays later scored on a beautiful run by Brandon Bobor. That was the highlight of the night! The Wolfpack looks to regroup and tame the Leo Lions next Saturday at 11 a.m. at Gately Stadium.

Pack 2-0 to Start Season
09/06/2011 - Frosh

The Wolfpack won their game against Bishop Mac 12-6 on Saturday. Nick Bradley scored a touchdown on a quarterback keeper to the left side to give SICP a 6-0 lead early in the second quarter. Liam Healy turned a 10-yard pass into a 60-yard run into the end zone only to have it called back by an inadvertent whistle. Later in the second quarter, the Wolfpack got those 6 points back when Brendan McNally ran into the end zone on a 20-yard power play. The defense played tough throughout the whole game, giving up minimal yardage. Standouts included Lewis Burik (2 forced fumbles), Andrew Pallesen (1 interception), Liam Healy (2 interceptions) and Tony Rosales who had an open field tackle to shut down a potential touchdown run. The defensive ends Pat Mulkerin and Jim Irwin provided great outside containment.

Wolfpack Tames Dolphins on Big Stage
08/31/2011 - Varsity

The Wolfpack tamed the Dolphins in the season opener last Friday night. The 2011 Wolfpack opened with a 27-14 victory over the Whitney Young Dolphins. What made this night special was not only the exciting win but the game was played at historic Soldier Field, the home of the Chicago Bears. The SICP following was in for a great game. Young scored on its opening drive to take a 7-0 lead. The Wolfpack didn’t allow that to affect them as George Doherty answered with a 54-yard touchdown run to tie the game. Young again jumped ahead 14-7 only to be tied again on a great touchdown throw from quarterback Dan Schiltz to Matt McCareins. The second half saw the Wolfpack defense play its best by shutting out Young and holding them to only 2 first downs. A change at QB for the Wolfpack brought Jack Miya in and he sparked the offense by connecting on a pair of beautiful touchdown passes to Quinn Manfredini and Matt McCareins. The game marked the first time the Wolfpack started the season 1-0 under Coach Pat Jennings. Things will not be any easier this week as the Wolfpack travel to Kankakee to battle Bishop McNamara. Game time is 7:30 p.m.; come out and support the Wolfpack.

Wolfpack Edge Morton in Opener
08/30/2011 - Frosh

The Wolfpack (1-0 overall) opened the 2011 season with an 8-6 win over Morton on the road. A touchdown and 2-point conversion scored by Brendan McNally led Ignatius to victory. With solid work on the defensive front by Pat Mulkerin, Lewis Burik, Mack Spohnholtz, Ian Mulchrone and Jim Irwin, the Pack gave up only 3 first downs all day. Great blocking by the offensive line of Pat Belczack, Henry Douma and Johnny Tucci aided to McNally’s success. Big shout out to Andrew Pallesen who gave the biggest hit of the game.