Troy Triad Knights
Head Coach: Paul Bassler
Assistant Coaches:
Mike Perry Jeff Johnson Calvin Potthast Tyler Zappia Matt Zobrist Tyler Roche EJ Rahar Drew Askew
School Nickname/Mascot: Knights
Conference: Mississippi Valley
Team Twitter Handle: @RHSSpartanfball
2022 Regular Season schedule (if known):
@ Mattoon
Collinsville
Mt Vernon
@ Civic Memorial
@ Highland
Mascoutah
@ Jerseyville
Waterloo
Lincoln
Returning Offensive Starters for 2022
Nic Funk - QB, 5' 11", 175, 2023
Jason Randoll - RB/Slot, 5'8", 165, 2023
Ryan Hazelwood - RB/Slot, 5'8", 175, 2023
Colin Qualls - RB/Slot, 5'11", 175, 2024
Nate Engler - OL, 6", 220, 2023
Jackson Drake - OL, 6' 1", 230 2023
Lane Mahnesmith - OL, 6' 7", 280, 2024
Zach Van Tieghem - OL, 6', 275, 2024
Returning Defensive Starters for 2022:
Jaylun Nelson - DL, 6' 2", 327, 2023
Caden Little - DL, 6', 240, 2023
Bret Beckmann - DL, 6' 2" 185, 2023
Jarrett Del Rosario - LB, 5' 10" 190, 2023
Donny Becker - LB, 6', 185, 2024
Carter Vandever - LB, 5' 11" 180, 2024
Tristan Darby - DB, 6', 155, 2023
Koen Rodebush - DB, 5' 11" 185 2023
Newcomers to Watch for 2022:
NA
2022 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
Illinois Wesleyan Team Camp
Impact Player for Troy:
Senior QB Nic Funk (5-foot-11, 175 pounds) is an experienced two way threat in the Knights offense and will again be asked to spearhead the play action passing game while also managing the option running game as well this fall. Funk is a very capable passer with a good strong and accurate arm. Funk also makes good reads and decisions inside and outside of the pocket.
EDGY's Quick Take on the Troy Knights
The Knights (7-3) made the 2021 Class 5A state playoff field and lost to Morton in opening round action to end the season. Troy and head coach Paul Bassler welcomes back a very strong team this season backed by a deep and experienced offense which posted a ton of points and production in Mississippi Valley conference play last fall. If the Knights can reload at a few key spots (DB/LB) the overall talent level and experience can carry this Troy team quite a bit this coming season. Look for Troy to challenge both Mascoutah and Highland for the top tier of the Mississippi Valley conference race this season. Troy also will get consideration for being ranked in the 2022 Preseason Class 5A Top 10 preseason polls.
Head Coach: Paul Bassler
Assistant Coaches:
Mike Perry Jeff Johnson Calvin Potthast Tyler Zappia Matt Zobrist Tyler Roche EJ Rahar Drew Askew
School Nickname/Mascot: Knights
Conference: Mississippi Valley
Team Twitter Handle: @RHSSpartanfball
2022 Regular Season schedule (if known):
@ Mattoon
Collinsville
Mt Vernon
@ Civic Memorial
@ Highland
Mascoutah
@ Jerseyville
Waterloo
Lincoln
Returning Offensive Starters for 2022
Nic Funk - QB, 5' 11", 175, 2023
Jason Randoll - RB/Slot, 5'8", 165, 2023
Ryan Hazelwood - RB/Slot, 5'8", 175, 2023
Colin Qualls - RB/Slot, 5'11", 175, 2024
Nate Engler - OL, 6", 220, 2023
Jackson Drake - OL, 6' 1", 230 2023
Lane Mahnesmith - OL, 6' 7", 280, 2024
Zach Van Tieghem - OL, 6', 275, 2024
Returning Defensive Starters for 2022:
Jaylun Nelson - DL, 6' 2", 327, 2023
Caden Little - DL, 6', 240, 2023
Bret Beckmann - DL, 6' 2" 185, 2023
Jarrett Del Rosario - LB, 5' 10" 190, 2023
Donny Becker - LB, 6', 185, 2024
Carter Vandever - LB, 5' 11" 180, 2024
Tristan Darby - DB, 6', 155, 2023
Koen Rodebush - DB, 5' 11" 185 2023
Newcomers to Watch for 2022:
NA
2022 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
Illinois Wesleyan Team Camp
Impact Player for Troy:
Senior QB Nic Funk (5-foot-11, 175 pounds) is an experienced two way threat in the Knights offense and will again be asked to spearhead the play action passing game while also managing the option running game as well this fall. Funk is a very capable passer with a good strong and accurate arm. Funk also makes good reads and decisions inside and outside of the pocket.
EDGY's Quick Take on the Troy Knights
The Knights (7-3) made the 2021 Class 5A state playoff field and lost to Morton in opening round action to end the season. Troy and head coach Paul Bassler welcomes back a very strong team this season backed by a deep and experienced offense which posted a ton of points and production in Mississippi Valley conference play last fall. If the Knights can reload at a few key spots (DB/LB) the overall talent level and experience can carry this Troy team quite a bit this coming season. Look for Troy to challenge both Mascoutah and Highland for the top tier of the Mississippi Valley conference race this season. Troy also will get consideration for being ranked in the 2022 Preseason Class 5A Top 10 preseason polls.
