Crystal Lake Central Tigers
Head Coach: Dirk Stanger
Assistant Coaches:
Justen Lehr, Matt MacCrindle, Dean Britt, Scott Spoden, Ephraim Lee, Tom McNeil, Scott Taylor, Austin Padjen, Steve Glasder
School Nickname/Mascot: Tigers
Conference: Fox Valley Conference
Team Twitter Handle:
2022 Regular Season schedule (if known):
vs. Huntley
@ Jacobs
vs. Cary-Grove
@ Hampshire
vs. Dundee Crown
@ Crystal Lake South
vs. Burlington Central
vs. McHenry
@ Prairie Ridge
Returning Offensive Starters for 2022
Jason Penza/QB/6'2"/185 lbs/2024
Hunter Doppke/OG/6'1"/220 lbs/2023
Tommy McNeil/C/6'/220 lbs/2025
George Dimopoulos/WR/6'2"/175 lbs/2024
Griffin Buehler/WR/5'9"/165 lbs/2024
Returning Defensive Starters for 2022:
Leo Diaz/6'/240 lbs/DT/2023
Jack Blum/6'2"/210 lbs/LB/2023
Rene Gaunaurd/5'10"/170 lbs/DB/2024
Ben Butler/5'10"/180 lbs/LB/2023
Anthony Morales/5'11"/195 lbs/DE/2024
Newcomers to Watch for 2022:
Connor Drayton/6'4"/230 lbs/DE/2024
Caleb Handley/6'/170 lbs/DB/2024
Vince Honer/5'9"/175 lbs/RB/2023
Joey Loeding/6'2"/270 lbs/OT/2024
Casen Noenning/5'9"/160 lbs/WR/2024
James Fier/5'9"/160 lbs/DB/2024
2022 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
NIU 7on7
Downers Grove South 7on7
Grayslake Central 7on7
Schaumburg 7on7
Kaneland 7on7
Prospect 7on7
Crystal Lake Central 7on7
Impact Player for Crystal Lake Central:
Junior QB Jason Penza (6-foot-2, 185 pounds) is an impressive signal caller for the Tigers who looks to have the overall physical tools and makeup to develop into a potential FBS level quarterback. Penza showed off a strong arm last season and this summer, and look for Penza to draw plenty of additional recruiting interest and attention this fall.
EDGY's Quick Take on the Crystal Lake Central Tigers:
The Tigers (8-4) made the 2021 Class 6A state playoff field, defeated Amundsen and Deerfield before losing to eventual state champion Cary Grove in the quarterfinals to end the season. Look for the Tigers and head coach Dirk Stanger to lean on his core of returning starters this summer including standout junior QB Jason Penza to lead the spread passing game from the Tigers. Tye biggest question for the Tigers this summer is can the reload especially upfront on the offensive and defensive line? Having a solid and experienced linemen group is an absolute requirement in the rugged Fox Valley Conference. Look for the Tigers to again challenge for an IHSA state playoff spot this fall.
Head Coach: Dirk Stanger
Assistant Coaches:
Justen Lehr, Matt MacCrindle, Dean Britt, Scott Spoden, Ephraim Lee, Tom McNeil, Scott Taylor, Austin Padjen, Steve Glasder
School Nickname/Mascot: Tigers
Conference: Fox Valley Conference
Team Twitter Handle:
2022 Regular Season schedule (if known):
vs. Huntley
@ Jacobs
vs. Cary-Grove
@ Hampshire
vs. Dundee Crown
@ Crystal Lake South
vs. Burlington Central
vs. McHenry
@ Prairie Ridge
Returning Offensive Starters for 2022
Jason Penza/QB/6'2"/185 lbs/2024
Hunter Doppke/OG/6'1"/220 lbs/2023
Tommy McNeil/C/6'/220 lbs/2025
George Dimopoulos/WR/6'2"/175 lbs/2024
Griffin Buehler/WR/5'9"/165 lbs/2024
Returning Defensive Starters for 2022:
Leo Diaz/6'/240 lbs/DT/2023
Jack Blum/6'2"/210 lbs/LB/2023
Rene Gaunaurd/5'10"/170 lbs/DB/2024
Ben Butler/5'10"/180 lbs/LB/2023
Anthony Morales/5'11"/195 lbs/DE/2024
Newcomers to Watch for 2022:
Connor Drayton/6'4"/230 lbs/DE/2024
Caleb Handley/6'/170 lbs/DB/2024
Vince Honer/5'9"/175 lbs/RB/2023
Joey Loeding/6'2"/270 lbs/OT/2024
Casen Noenning/5'9"/160 lbs/WR/2024
James Fier/5'9"/160 lbs/DB/2024
2022 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
NIU 7on7
Downers Grove South 7on7
Grayslake Central 7on7
Schaumburg 7on7
Kaneland 7on7
Prospect 7on7
Crystal Lake Central 7on7
Impact Player for Crystal Lake Central:
Junior QB Jason Penza (6-foot-2, 185 pounds) is an impressive signal caller for the Tigers who looks to have the overall physical tools and makeup to develop into a potential FBS level quarterback. Penza showed off a strong arm last season and this summer, and look for Penza to draw plenty of additional recruiting interest and attention this fall.
EDGY's Quick Take on the Crystal Lake Central Tigers:
The Tigers (8-4) made the 2021 Class 6A state playoff field, defeated Amundsen and Deerfield before losing to eventual state champion Cary Grove in the quarterfinals to end the season. Look for the Tigers and head coach Dirk Stanger to lean on his core of returning starters this summer including standout junior QB Jason Penza to lead the spread passing game from the Tigers. Tye biggest question for the Tigers this summer is can the reload especially upfront on the offensive and defensive line? Having a solid and experienced linemen group is an absolute requirement in the rugged Fox Valley Conference. Look for the Tigers to again challenge for an IHSA state playoff spot this fall.
