Arcola Purple Riders
Head Coach: Steve Snider
Assistant Coaches:
Adam Reel, Tommy Eddleman, Steven Franco, Ronny Olvera
School Nickname/Mascot: Purple Raiders
Conference: Lincoln Prairie
Team Twitter Handle: @ArcolaFootball
2024 Regular Season schedule (if known):
August 30th @Nokomis 7:00pm
September 6th vs Sullivan 7:00pm
September 13th vs Argenta-Oreana 7:00pm
September 20th @Oakland 7:00pm
September 27th @Villa Grove
October 4th vs Cumberland 7:00pm
October 11th @Sangamon Valley 7:00pm
October 18th @A-L-A-H 7:00pm
October 25 vs Cerro Gordo-Bement 7:00pm
Returning Offensive Starters for 2024:
Jayden Henson-Stice/Running Back/5'10/170/2025
Brevyn Whisman/Tight End/6'2/180/2026
Braden Phillips/Wide Receiver/6'3/170/2025
Brody Phillips/Quarterback/5'10/160/2027
Gael Elizondo/Guard/5'10/195/2025
Jackson Griffith/Guard/6'1/205/2026
Orlando Marcos/Tackle/6'0/270/2025
Ryder Rich-Wilcox/Fullback-Offensive Line/5'10/215/2025
Returning Defensive Starters for 2023:
Jayden Henson-Stice/Defensive Back/5'10/170/2025
Brevyn Whisman/Defensive Line-OLB/6'2/180/2026
Braden Phillips/Defensive Back/6'3/170/2025
Gael Elizondo/Defensive Line/5'10/195/2025
Jackson Griffith/Defensive Line/6'1/205/2026
Orlando Marcos/Defensive Line/6'0/270/2025
Ryder Rich-Wilcox/Linebacker/5'10/215/2025
Newcomers to Watch
Carson Jewell/OL-LB/ 6'1/180/2027
Remington Roberts McGeehon/WR-RB-DB/6'0/150/2027
Anthony Burgos/RB-LB/5'7/160/2027
2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
7on7 July 17th @Tolono @5:00pm
Joint Practice/7on7 July 23rd @East Peoria @6:00pm
Joint Practice/7on7 July 24th @Maroa-Forsyth @6:00pm
Joint Practice Home with LeRoy @8:00am
Scrimmage August 23rd @LeRoy @6:00pm
Impact Player for Arcola
The Purple Riders and head coach Steve Snider welcome back a strong core of experienced starters for the 2024 season. Keep an eye on senior OL/DL Orlando Marcos (6-foot-0, 270 pounds) who is a valuable two way starter and leader for Arcola this coming season.
EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Arcola Purple Riders
Arcola is simply one of the most historic high school football programs in Illinois having played organized football since 1894. The Purple Riders posted 4-5 record in 2023 and just missed the IHSA state playoff field that included close losses to both Argenta Oreana (21-20) and also Villa Grove (21-14). Look for the Purple Riders to rely on it's experience on both sides of the football as a strength this coming season.
The biggest question for Arcola in 2024? Can the Purple Riders improve it's overall numbers this coming season and also avoid the injury bug? With a bit of good luck and a break here and there...look for the Arcola Purple Riders to make a move towards the IHSA state playoff field in 2024.
Preseason Ranking? Class 1A Top 10 ranking consideration
Head Coach: Steve Snider
Assistant Coaches:
Adam Reel, Tommy Eddleman, Steven Franco, Ronny Olvera
School Nickname/Mascot: Purple Raiders
Conference: Lincoln Prairie
Team Twitter Handle: @ArcolaFootball
2024 Regular Season schedule (if known):
August 30th @Nokomis 7:00pm
September 6th vs Sullivan 7:00pm
September 13th vs Argenta-Oreana 7:00pm
September 20th @Oakland 7:00pm
September 27th @Villa Grove
October 4th vs Cumberland 7:00pm
October 11th @Sangamon Valley 7:00pm
October 18th @A-L-A-H 7:00pm
October 25 vs Cerro Gordo-Bement 7:00pm
Returning Offensive Starters for 2024:
Jayden Henson-Stice/Running Back/5'10/170/2025
Brevyn Whisman/Tight End/6'2/180/2026
Braden Phillips/Wide Receiver/6'3/170/2025
Brody Phillips/Quarterback/5'10/160/2027
Gael Elizondo/Guard/5'10/195/2025
Jackson Griffith/Guard/6'1/205/2026
Orlando Marcos/Tackle/6'0/270/2025
Ryder Rich-Wilcox/Fullback-Offensive Line/5'10/215/2025
Returning Defensive Starters for 2023:
Jayden Henson-Stice/Defensive Back/5'10/170/2025
Brevyn Whisman/Defensive Line-OLB/6'2/180/2026
Braden Phillips/Defensive Back/6'3/170/2025
Gael Elizondo/Defensive Line/5'10/195/2025
Jackson Griffith/Defensive Line/6'1/205/2026
Orlando Marcos/Defensive Line/6'0/270/2025
Ryder Rich-Wilcox/Linebacker/5'10/215/2025
Newcomers to Watch
Carson Jewell/OL-LB/ 6'1/180/2027
Remington Roberts McGeehon/WR-RB-DB/6'0/150/2027
Anthony Burgos/RB-LB/5'7/160/2027
2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
7on7 July 17th @Tolono @5:00pm
Joint Practice/7on7 July 23rd @East Peoria @6:00pm
Joint Practice/7on7 July 24th @Maroa-Forsyth @6:00pm
Joint Practice Home with LeRoy @8:00am
Scrimmage August 23rd @LeRoy @6:00pm
Impact Player for Arcola
The Purple Riders and head coach Steve Snider welcome back a strong core of experienced starters for the 2024 season. Keep an eye on senior OL/DL Orlando Marcos (6-foot-0, 270 pounds) who is a valuable two way starter and leader for Arcola this coming season.
EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Arcola Purple Riders
Arcola is simply one of the most historic high school football programs in Illinois having played organized football since 1894. The Purple Riders posted 4-5 record in 2023 and just missed the IHSA state playoff field that included close losses to both Argenta Oreana (21-20) and also Villa Grove (21-14). Look for the Purple Riders to rely on it's experience on both sides of the football as a strength this coming season.
The biggest question for Arcola in 2024? Can the Purple Riders improve it's overall numbers this coming season and also avoid the injury bug? With a bit of good luck and a break here and there...look for the Arcola Purple Riders to make a move towards the IHSA state playoff field in 2024.
Preseason Ranking? Class 1A Top 10 ranking consideration
