Rock Island Rocks
Head Coach: Ben Hammer
Assistant Coaches:
Brian Hodge Steven Rogers Jeff Schmulbach Thurgood Brooks Thomas Schmulbach Justin Brandt Nikko Watson Anthony Reese Larry Harris Dan Nelson Markel Richardson Mark Esposito Bill Osmun
School Nickname/Mascot:Rocks
Team Twitter Handle:
Conference: Western Big 6
2022 Regular Season schedule (if known):
8/26 - @ Pekin
9/2 - vs. Dunlap
9/9 - vs. Alleman
9/16 - vs Moline
9/23 @ United Township
9/30 vs. Galesburg
10/7 @ Sterling
10/14 vs. Geneseo
10/21 @ Quincy
Returning Offensive Starters for 2022:
Joe Allen - WR - 6'2 - 185 - 2024
Desmond Woodson - Slot - 5'9 - 160 - 2023
Quonterrion Brooks - RB - 5'10 - 190 - 2023
Darius Tongo - RB - 6'0 - 180 - 2023
Edmund Garcia - OL - 6'2 - 285 - 2023
Jace Bennet - OL - 5"11 - 270 - 2023
John Rohwer - OL - 5'9 - 200 - 2023
Returning Defensive Starters for 2022:
Nay Ler Gay - DL - 6"2 - 240 - 2023
Steven Marquez - LB - 6"0 - 170 - 2023
Isaiah Samuelson - LB - 6:2 - 200 - 2024
Niyogushima Fiston - DB - 5'8 - 165 - 2024
Desmond Woodson - DB - 5'9 - 160 - 2023
Quonterrion Brooks - LB - 5'10 - 190 - 2023
Darius Tongo - Safety - 6'0 - 180 - 2023
Newcomers to Watch for 2022:
Conner Diiulio - QB - 5'10 - 180 - 2024
Jaevion Clark-Pugh - QB - 6'4 - 210 - 2025
Alex Dee - OL/DL - 6'1 - 240 - 2024
Eli Gustafson - OL/DL - 6'2 - 260 - 2024
Dominic Baker - OL/DL - 6'3 - 260 - 2023
2022 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
Host 7 on 7 league
Western Illinois Team Camp
Looking for one more 7on 7 @ College or University
Impact Player for Rock Island:
Senior RB/LB Quonterrion Brooks (5-foot-10, 190 pounds) is a very steady and impressive two way starter for the Rocks. Brooks, who will also be a multi-year starter for Rock Island this fall will continue tio draw steady recruiting looks and attention this summer and fall.
EDGY's Quick Take on the Rock Island Rocks
The Rocks (6-4) was able to make the 2021 IHSA Class 6A state playoff field and lost in one of the more memorable Class 6A state opening round games in history. Rock Island lost to Springfield 94-72 in IHSA record playoff game for offensive production to end the season. Look for Rock Island and head coach Ben Hammer to reload once again behind a deep group of experienced starters on both sides of the football (7 offense 7 defense) and for the Rocks to again be a factor in the Western Big 6 title hunt.
Head Coach: Ben Hammer
Assistant Coaches:
Brian Hodge Steven Rogers Jeff Schmulbach Thurgood Brooks Thomas Schmulbach Justin Brandt Nikko Watson Anthony Reese Larry Harris Dan Nelson Markel Richardson Mark Esposito Bill Osmun
School Nickname/Mascot:Rocks
Team Twitter Handle:
Conference: Western Big 6
2022 Regular Season schedule (if known):
8/26 - @ Pekin
9/2 - vs. Dunlap
9/9 - vs. Alleman
9/16 - vs Moline
9/23 @ United Township
9/30 vs. Galesburg
10/7 @ Sterling
10/14 vs. Geneseo
10/21 @ Quincy
Returning Offensive Starters for 2022:
Joe Allen - WR - 6'2 - 185 - 2024
Desmond Woodson - Slot - 5'9 - 160 - 2023
Quonterrion Brooks - RB - 5'10 - 190 - 2023
Darius Tongo - RB - 6'0 - 180 - 2023
Edmund Garcia - OL - 6'2 - 285 - 2023
Jace Bennet - OL - 5"11 - 270 - 2023
John Rohwer - OL - 5'9 - 200 - 2023
Returning Defensive Starters for 2022:
Nay Ler Gay - DL - 6"2 - 240 - 2023
Steven Marquez - LB - 6"0 - 170 - 2023
Isaiah Samuelson - LB - 6:2 - 200 - 2024
Niyogushima Fiston - DB - 5'8 - 165 - 2024
Desmond Woodson - DB - 5'9 - 160 - 2023
Quonterrion Brooks - LB - 5'10 - 190 - 2023
Darius Tongo - Safety - 6'0 - 180 - 2023
Newcomers to Watch for 2022:
Conner Diiulio - QB - 5'10 - 180 - 2024
Jaevion Clark-Pugh - QB - 6'4 - 210 - 2025
Alex Dee - OL/DL - 6'1 - 240 - 2024
Eli Gustafson - OL/DL - 6'2 - 260 - 2024
Dominic Baker - OL/DL - 6'3 - 260 - 2023
2022 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
Host 7 on 7 league
Western Illinois Team Camp
Looking for one more 7on 7 @ College or University
Impact Player for Rock Island:
Senior RB/LB Quonterrion Brooks (5-foot-10, 190 pounds) is a very steady and impressive two way starter for the Rocks. Brooks, who will also be a multi-year starter for Rock Island this fall will continue tio draw steady recruiting looks and attention this summer and fall.
EDGY's Quick Take on the Rock Island Rocks
The Rocks (6-4) was able to make the 2021 IHSA Class 6A state playoff field and lost in one of the more memorable Class 6A state opening round games in history. Rock Island lost to Springfield 94-72 in IHSA record playoff game for offensive production to end the season. Look for Rock Island and head coach Ben Hammer to reload once again behind a deep group of experienced starters on both sides of the football (7 offense 7 defense) and for the Rocks to again be a factor in the Western Big 6 title hunt.
