Wheaton Academy Warriors
Head Coach: Jim Johanek
Assistant Coaches:
JR Rexilius, Mike Swider, Steve Thonn, Justin Swider, Kermit Ellison, Abe Doncel, Ethan Harsted
School Nickname/Mascot: Warriors
Conference:
@WAWarriorFB
2024 Regular Season schedule (if known)
Second Baptist (Houston, TX) (H)
St. Charles East (H)
Chicago Christian (H)
Chicago Hope Academy (A)
St. Edward (H)
Bishop McNamara (A)
Christ the King (A)
Aurora Christian (H)
Marian Central Catholic (A)
Returning Offensive Starters for 2024
Jeremy Johanik, OL, 6'1", 225, 2025
Brandon Kiebles, RB, 5'11", 180, 2025
Gino Spinelli, WR, 6'0", 175, 2025
Zach Moravec, WR, 6'2, 180, 2025
Greyson Kelly, RB, 5'11, 190, 2026
Carson Miller, OL, 6'2', 230, 2025
Robert Grant, OL, 6'2, 280, 2025
Kolonati Zibaya, OL, 6'1, 285, 2025
Returning Defensive Starters for 2024:
Jeremy Johanik, MLB, 6'1", 225, 2025
Brandon Kiebles,WLB, 5'11", 180, 2025
Gino Spinelli, DB, 6'0", 175, 2025
Zach Moravec, DB, 6'2, 180, 2025
Greyson Kelly, SLB, 5'11, 190, 2026
Robert Grant, DL, 6'2, 280, 2025
Kolonati Zibaya, DL, 6'1, 285, 2025
Newcomers to Watch:
Kevon Brooks, 2025 QB/DB/WR
Styles Owens, 2025 LB
Nathan Downey, 2025, QB
2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
West Aurora 7v7
Kaneland 7v7
Week 0 scrimmage with St. Francis
Impact Player for Wheaton Academy
Wheaton Academy senior WR/DB Gino Spinelli (6-foot-0, 175 pounds) was an impressive go getting and playmaker for the Warriors in 2023. Spinelli made severasl big plays on both sides of the football and will again be asked to step up and never leave the fiewld in 2024.
Looking or a sleeper name to watch this fall for Wheaton Academy? Keep an eye on Wheaton Academy Kolonati "Typ" Zibaya, is a native to South Africa came to Wheaton Academy on his own initiative and joined football his sophomore year. Previously a rugby player, Typ has become an exceptional defensive tackle and will be playing college football.
EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Wheaton Academy Warriors
Wheaton Academy and head coach Jim Johanek are coming off a historic 2023 season which saw the Warriors post an 11-2 record, it's best finish in school history. . The Warriors made the 2023 Class 4A state semifinal round losing to St .Laurence. Head coach Jim Johanek has made the IHSA state playoff field in every season in his tenure and has posted an overall record of 32-8 in four seasons.
The biggest question for Wheaton Academy heading into 2024?
Can the Warriors reload at a few key positions and make another deep run in 2024? The Warriors welcome back a strong core of returning starters (8 offense 7 defense) but finding some strong newcomers at a few key spots this summer (QB/DL/DB) is a top priority. Also of note....the schedule for the Warriors is pretty stacked and this team will no question will get tested week in and week out this fall.
Preseason Ranking? Chicagoland Top 30 and Class 4A Top 10 consideration.
Head Coach: Jim Johanek
Assistant Coaches:
JR Rexilius, Mike Swider, Steve Thonn, Justin Swider, Kermit Ellison, Abe Doncel, Ethan Harsted
School Nickname/Mascot: Warriors
Conference:
@WAWarriorFB
2024 Regular Season schedule (if known)
Second Baptist (Houston, TX) (H)
St. Charles East (H)
Chicago Christian (H)
Chicago Hope Academy (A)
St. Edward (H)
Bishop McNamara (A)
Christ the King (A)
Aurora Christian (H)
Marian Central Catholic (A)
Returning Offensive Starters for 2024
Jeremy Johanik, OL, 6'1", 225, 2025
Brandon Kiebles, RB, 5'11", 180, 2025
Gino Spinelli, WR, 6'0", 175, 2025
Zach Moravec, WR, 6'2, 180, 2025
Greyson Kelly, RB, 5'11, 190, 2026
Carson Miller, OL, 6'2', 230, 2025
Robert Grant, OL, 6'2, 280, 2025
Kolonati Zibaya, OL, 6'1, 285, 2025
Returning Defensive Starters for 2024:
Jeremy Johanik, MLB, 6'1", 225, 2025
Brandon Kiebles,WLB, 5'11", 180, 2025
Gino Spinelli, DB, 6'0", 175, 2025
Zach Moravec, DB, 6'2, 180, 2025
Greyson Kelly, SLB, 5'11, 190, 2026
Robert Grant, DL, 6'2, 280, 2025
Kolonati Zibaya, DL, 6'1, 285, 2025
Newcomers to Watch:
Kevon Brooks, 2025 QB/DB/WR
Styles Owens, 2025 LB
Nathan Downey, 2025, QB
2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
West Aurora 7v7
Kaneland 7v7
Week 0 scrimmage with St. Francis
Impact Player for Wheaton Academy
Wheaton Academy senior WR/DB Gino Spinelli (6-foot-0, 175 pounds) was an impressive go getting and playmaker for the Warriors in 2023. Spinelli made severasl big plays on both sides of the football and will again be asked to step up and never leave the fiewld in 2024.
Looking or a sleeper name to watch this fall for Wheaton Academy? Keep an eye on Wheaton Academy Kolonati "Typ" Zibaya, is a native to South Africa came to Wheaton Academy on his own initiative and joined football his sophomore year. Previously a rugby player, Typ has become an exceptional defensive tackle and will be playing college football.
EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Wheaton Academy Warriors
Wheaton Academy and head coach Jim Johanek are coming off a historic 2023 season which saw the Warriors post an 11-2 record, it's best finish in school history. . The Warriors made the 2023 Class 4A state semifinal round losing to St .Laurence. Head coach Jim Johanek has made the IHSA state playoff field in every season in his tenure and has posted an overall record of 32-8 in four seasons.
The biggest question for Wheaton Academy heading into 2024?
Can the Warriors reload at a few key positions and make another deep run in 2024? The Warriors welcome back a strong core of returning starters (8 offense 7 defense) but finding some strong newcomers at a few key spots this summer (QB/DL/DB) is a top priority. Also of note....the schedule for the Warriors is pretty stacked and this team will no question will get tested week in and week out this fall.
Preseason Ranking? Chicagoland Top 30 and Class 4A Top 10 consideration.
