Mater Dei - Game Notes
SMCHS Eagles (3-4) vs Mater Dei Monarchs (7-0)
at Trabuco Hills High School (Mission Viejo, California)
Friday, October 18, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
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LAST WEEK’S RECAP & HIGHLIGHTS VS. ORANGE LUTHERAN
- Santa Margarita Catholic dropped is Trinity League home-opener to Orange Lutheran, 28-14 last Thursday. Quarterback Colt Fulton had his finest night as an Eagle with 220 passing yards and one touchdown pass. On defense, Derek Wilkins notched one quarterback sack and one punt block.
- The Eagles look to regroup and make a stand against Mater Dei in this season’s last regular season home game -- Senior Night for twenty young men.
- SMCHS ran their consecutive-game scoring streak to 171 games. The last time the Eagles were shutout was in September, 2004 at Orange Lutheran, 19-0. The Eagles have only been shutout four times in their existence -- one time each in 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
HEAD COACH BRENT VIESELMEYER
Brent Vieselmeyer enters his first season as the Head Varsity Football Coach at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Coach Vieselmeyer was hired and introduced at a ceremonial announcement on February 19 by school President Andy Sulick. He comes to the Eagles from Kansas University where he held the position of Offensive Analyst, most recently.
Prior to coaching last season with the Jayhawks, Vieselmeyer was with the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League for three seasons. He joined the Raider franchise in 2015 after spending 15 years coaching at the collegiate and high school levels. While at Oakland, Vieselmeyer held positions as Assistant Linebacker Coach and Safeties Coach.
Vieselmeyer spent two seasons as Co-Defensive Coordinator at Houston Baptist University from 2013-14. Prior to joining the Huskies, he served as head coach at highly-respected Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, beginning in March 2007, where he launched the football program.
At Valor Christian, he compiled a 55-11 record (.833), leading the Eagles to four-straight state championships in 2009 (3A), 2010 (4A), 2011 (4A) and 2012 (5A). He was named the Denver Post “Colorado Coach of the Year” in 2009, 2010 and 2011 and was All Sport Jefferson County “Coach of the Year” in 2010.
Vieselmeyer began his coaching career at Orange (California) Lutheran High School, where he spent eight years as defensive coordinator. He led the Lancers to the 2006 Division II California state title. They also won the 2004 CIF-Southern Section Championship and were finalists in 2000, 2001 and 2003. During his career, Vieselmeyer has seen 31 of his student-athletes earn college football scholarships.
A native of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Vieselmeyer played linebacker at the University of Redlands (California) and Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in education from Concordia in 1999, and a Master of Arts in educational administration from the University of Phoenix in 2005.
Coach and his wife Marnie have two daughters, Payton and Quinn.
| Brent Vieselmeyer Prep Head Coaching Career | ||||
| Season | School | Record | League | Season Notes |
| 2019 | Santa Margarita Catholic | 3-4-0 | Trinity | Ranked by Orange County Register |
| 2012 | Valor Christian | 12-2-0 | Independent | 5A State Champions |
| 2011 | Valor Christian | 14-0-0 | 4A South Metro | 4A State Champions |
| 2010 | Valor Christian | 11-3-0 | 4A South Metro | 4A State Champions |
| 2009 | Valor Christian | 14-0-0 | 3A South Metro | 3A State Champions |
| 2008 | Valor Christian | 4-6-0 | 3A South Metro | |
| 2007 | Valor Christian | - - - | - - - | No games played - Launched program |
| Prep Career Record: 58-15-0 (.795) | ||||
SANTA MARGARITA PLAYERS TO WATCH
7 Joshua Contreras - Quarterback, Senior (6-2 / 190)
- Threw a 47-yard touchdown pass in his only pass attempt in win over Stellar Prep.
- Made first varsity start at quarterback in loss at Cherry Creek. Threw for 219 yards and one touchdown.
- With that, Contreras had one of the best starting debuts ever for an Eagle quarterback (by passing yards).
| Most Passing Yards in First Career Start - SMCHS All-Time | ||||
| Quarterback | Yards | Opponent | Date | Class |
| Peter Costelli | 325 | Downey | 08/16/18 | Sophomore |
| K.J. Costello | 243 | @ Bishop Amat | 08/30/13 | Sophomore |
| Josiah Norwood | 243 | @ Downey | 08/25/17 | Senior |
| Ryan World | 222 | @ Mater Dei | 10/19/07 | Junior |
| Joshua Contreras | 219 | @ Cherry Creek (Colorado) | 09/06/19 | Senior |
9 Colt Fulton - Quarterback, Junior (6-4 / 195)
- Threw for 220 yards -- his best yardage game thus far -- in loss to Orange Lutheran.
- Made first varsity start at quarterback and threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns in win at Redlands East Valley.
- Named by Orange County Register as a “Hot 150” player for 2019 -- No. 44.
- Has received one Division I scholarship offer thus far -- Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, Florida). Head Coach is Lane Kiffin.
- Ranked No. 6 “Quarterback to Watch” in Orange County by Dave Albano of the Orange County Register.
10 Tyler Hartigan - Nose Tackle, Senior (5-10 / 240)
- Registered 1 1/2 sacks in win over Stellar Prep.
- Notched first career interception and returned it 35 yards in loss to Mission Viejo.
11 Keanu Kama - Defensive Back, Junior (6-2 / 180)
- Returned an interception 63 yards for a touchdown in win at Redlands East Valley.
13 Mitch Messier - Defensive Back, Junior (6-0 / 180)
- Leads the team with four interceptions.
- Collected two interceptions in win over Mayfair.
14 Tyler Wetmore - Wide Receiver, Junior (5-11 /175)
- Team leader with 17 pass receptions for the season.
- Had a team-high six receptions in loss at Cherry Creek. One was for a seven-yard touchdown.
- Caught two passes, both for touchdowns, for 72 yards (36.0 average) in win at Redlands East Valley.
18 Tyler Whitman - Defensive Back, Junior (6-0 / 185)
- Recovered a fumble in the end zone after a blocked punt and scored a touchdown in win over Mayfair.
19 Ian Grogan - Punter / Wide Receiver, Sophomore (5-11 / 175)
- Notched career highs with five receptions along with 113 yards receiving in loss at Cherry Creek.
- Averaging 33.2 yards per kick on 27 punts for the season with a long of 51 yards (vs. Mission Viejo).
22 Nick Barcelos - Running Back / Long Snapper, Senior (6-1 / 215)
- Gained a career-high 160 yards rushing on 23 carries (7.0 average) with two touchdowns in win over Mayfair.
- Gained 105 all-purpose yards in win at Redlands East Valley.
- Named by Orange County Register as a “Hot 150” player for 2019 -- No. 99.
- Ranked No. 10 “Running Back to Watch” in Orange County by Dave Albano of the Orange County Register.
- Has received five Division I scholarship offers thus far -- United States Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, Colorado), United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, Maryland), United States Military Academy (Army-West Point - NY), Oklahoma State and Nevada. Also has received a preferred walk-on offer from Rice University (Houston).
- Kohl’s National Scholarship Camp participant (July 20-21 @ Milwaukee, Wisconsin).
- Kohl’s Western Spring Showcase participant (May 5 @ Sherbeck Field - Cal-State Fullerton).
- Rubio Long Snapping Camp participant in early-July. Named one of the top-10 long snappers in camp.
- 2019 Polynesian Bowl National Combine & Showcase participant (March 30-31 @ Gorman HS - Las Vegas, Nevada).
24 Mark Ard, Jr. - Cornerback, Senior (6-2 / 180)
- Registered his second interception of the season in loss at Cherry Creek.
- Returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown in win at Redlands East Valley.
- Named by Orange County Register as a “Hot 150” player for 2019 -- No. 106.
- Has received two Division I scholarship offers thus far -- Nevada and Brigham Young.
33 Gregory Doyle - Defensive End / Linebacker, Senior (6-3 / 215)
- Registered two tackles for loss in win at Redlands East Valley.
- Attended the Enforcer Linebacker Academy in the summer.
- 2018 Second-Team All-Trinity League.
35 Jonathan Teasley - Place Kicker, Sophomore (5-8 / 150)
- Is 11-of-13 on extra-point conversion attempts for the season (84.6%).
- Is 6-of-10 on field goal attempts (60.0%) with a long of 37 yards at JSerra Catholic.
43 Drew Sulick - Linebacker, Junior (6-0 / 195)
- Had a team-high 10 tackles in win over Stellar Prep.
- Makes the transition to the defensive side of the ball at linebacker for 2019.
- Registered first career pass reception and touchdown -- 28 yards -- in win over Mayfair in 2018.
53 Derek Wilkins - Defensive End, Junior (6-5 / 250)
- Team leader with six quarterback sacks.
- In win over Mayfair, registered an amazing six tackles-for-loss, one fumble recovery and two quarterback sacks.
- For the second-consecutive game, notched a forced fumble and a sack, in loss at Cherry Creek.
- Registered a forced fumble, one sack and a team-leading 15 tackles in loss to Mission Viejo.
- Has received three Division I scholarship offers thus far -- Arizona State, Oregon State and San Jose State.
- Named by Orange County Register as a “Hot 150” player for 2019 -- No. 88.
- Has received three Division I scholarship offers thus far -- San Jose State, Arizona State and Oregon State.
72 Jason Schillig - Tackle / Guard, Senior (6-2 / 280)
- Has received seven collegiate scholarship offers thus far -- University of Chicago, Valparaiso University (Indiana), Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, Maryland), Davidson College (North Carolina), Carleton College (Northfield, Minnesota), Claremont McKenna and University of San Diego.
THIS WEEK’S OPPONENT: Mater Dei
SMCHS Season Game No. 8 / Trinity League Game No. 3
Game Date: Friday, October 18, 2019 @ Trabuco Hills High School, 7:00 p.m.
School Location: Santa Ana, California
Head Coach: Bruce Rollinson (31st Season)
2019 Record: 7-0
Last Game: Won, 56-11 versus Servite (Santa Ana Bowl)
2018 Season: 13-2 Overall - National Champions / 4-1 Trinity League - 2nd Place / 4-0 CIF-Southern Section Division I Playoffs - Champions / 1-0 CIF Division I State Championship Bowl - Champions
All-Time Series: 20 Games -- Mater Dei Leads 14-6-0
2018 Game: Mater Dei won 49-7 @ Santa Ana Bowl
Last SMCHS Win: 2013, 16-7 @ Santa Ana Bowl
Players to Watch:
- Bryce Young - Quarterback (Senior)
- Myles Murao - Tackle (Senior)
- Kody Epps - Wide Receiver (Senior)
- Domani Jackson - Defensive Back (Sophomore)
- Jaylin Davies - Defensive Back (Junior)
NEXT WEEK’S OPPONENT: SERVITE
SMCHS Season Game No. 9 / Trinity League Game No. 4
Game Date: Friday, October 18, 2019 @ Trabuco Hills High School, 7:00 p.m.
School Location: Santa Ana, California
Head Coach: Troy Thomas
2019 Record: 4-3
Last Game: Lost, 56-11 @ Mater Dei (Santa Ana Bowl)
2018 Season: 4-5 Overall | 1-4 Trinity League
All-Time Series: 24 Games -- Servite leads 13-10-1
2018 Game: Servite won, 23-20 @ Trabuco Hills HS
Last SMCHS Win: 2018, Won 51-28 (Road)
Players to Watch:
- Noah Fifita - Quarterback (Sophomore)
- Houston Thomas - Safety (Sophomore)
- Tetairoa McMillan - Wide Receiver (Sophomore)
- Zedakiah Centers - Wide Receiver (Senior)
TRINITY LEAGUE
www.trinityleagueathletics.org
Other Trinity League Games This Week
Thursday, October 17
JSerra Catholic vs. Servite @ Orange Coast College, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 18
St. John Bosco vs. Orange Lutheran @ Orange Coast College, 7:00 p.m.
Compiled by Chuck Nan
Statistics by Shane Mielke
