Reed Custer Comets
Head Coach: Gavin Johnston
Assistant Coaches:
Nick Klein,
Ty Smith,
Brad Colwell,
Todd Lyons,
Jim "Moose" Mikel,
Yale Davis
School Nickname/Mascot:
Comets
Team Twitter Handle:
@RCCometFootball
Conference:
Illinois Central Eight
2022 Regular Season schedule (if known):
vs Elmwood Park
@ Arcola
@ Lisle
vs Manteno
@ Peotone
vs Wilmington
vs Streator
@ Coal City
vs Herscher
Returning Offensive Starters for 2022:
Jacob McPherson- QB, 6'2 210 SR
Kody Marschner- OL, 5'9 230 SR
Gunnar Berg- OL, 5'10 245 SR
Brandon Moorman- WR 5'10 200 SR
Lucas Foote- WR 6'4 215 SR
Connor Esparza WR 5'8 160 SR
Returning Defensive Starters for 2022:
Jace Christian- LB 6'1 210 SR
Kody Marschner- DL, 5'9 230 SR
Gunnar Berg- DL, 5'10 245 SR
Gavin Bruciak- DL 6'0 220 SR
Brandon Moorman- DB 5'10 200 SR
Lucas Foote- DB 6'4 215 SR
Connor Esparza DB 5'8 160 SR
Josh Bohac DB 5'9 170 SR
Zack Cieslak LB 6'1 180 SR
Newcomers to Watch for 2022:
Peyton Bradley JR WR/DB- Played up final 5 or so games of the season last year
2022 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
Mt. Zion 4 team 7 on 7
Morris 4 team 7 on 7
Mahomet Seymour Friday night lights 7 on 7 tournament
Impact Player for Reed Custer:
Senior QB Jake McPherson had a huge junior season in 2021 for the Comets, and much is expected again from him this fall. McPherson was a true dual threat signal caller for Reed Custer, passing for over 1,200 yards and 22 touchdowns while also running for nearly 900 yards rushing while also running for 8 touchdowns. The Comets will no question look towards McPherson's experience and leadership on the field this fall.
EDGY's Quick Take on the Reed Custer Comets:
The Comets (10-2) and head coach Gavin Johnston posted a school record season in 2021, leading Reed Custer to an impressive 10-2 record and the school's first ever state quarterfinal appearance. The Comets will welcome back 15 returning starters including 9 names back on defense this fall, and will be considered one of the top teams in the tough Illinois Central Eight conference along with being a potentially Top 10 preseason ranked team in 3A this coming fall.
Head Coach: Gavin Johnston
Assistant Coaches:
Nick Klein,
Ty Smith,
Brad Colwell,
Todd Lyons,
Jim "Moose" Mikel,
Yale Davis
School Nickname/Mascot:
Comets
Team Twitter Handle:
@RCCometFootball
Conference:
Illinois Central Eight
2022 Regular Season schedule (if known):
vs Elmwood Park
@ Arcola
@ Lisle
vs Manteno
@ Peotone
vs Wilmington
vs Streator
@ Coal City
vs Herscher
Returning Offensive Starters for 2022:
Jacob McPherson- QB, 6'2 210 SR
Kody Marschner- OL, 5'9 230 SR
Gunnar Berg- OL, 5'10 245 SR
Brandon Moorman- WR 5'10 200 SR
Lucas Foote- WR 6'4 215 SR
Connor Esparza WR 5'8 160 SR
Returning Defensive Starters for 2022:
Jace Christian- LB 6'1 210 SR
Kody Marschner- DL, 5'9 230 SR
Gunnar Berg- DL, 5'10 245 SR
Gavin Bruciak- DL 6'0 220 SR
Brandon Moorman- DB 5'10 200 SR
Lucas Foote- DB 6'4 215 SR
Connor Esparza DB 5'8 160 SR
Josh Bohac DB 5'9 170 SR
Zack Cieslak LB 6'1 180 SR
Newcomers to Watch for 2022:
Peyton Bradley JR WR/DB- Played up final 5 or so games of the season last year
2022 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
Mt. Zion 4 team 7 on 7
Morris 4 team 7 on 7
Mahomet Seymour Friday night lights 7 on 7 tournament
Impact Player for Reed Custer:
Senior QB Jake McPherson had a huge junior season in 2021 for the Comets, and much is expected again from him this fall. McPherson was a true dual threat signal caller for Reed Custer, passing for over 1,200 yards and 22 touchdowns while also running for nearly 900 yards rushing while also running for 8 touchdowns. The Comets will no question look towards McPherson's experience and leadership on the field this fall.
EDGY's Quick Take on the Reed Custer Comets:
The Comets (10-2) and head coach Gavin Johnston posted a school record season in 2021, leading Reed Custer to an impressive 10-2 record and the school's first ever state quarterfinal appearance. The Comets will welcome back 15 returning starters including 9 names back on defense this fall, and will be considered one of the top teams in the tough Illinois Central Eight conference along with being a potentially Top 10 preseason ranked team in 3A this coming fall.
