Level 1 Playoff Game: #1 Wolverines End Viking Season

Waukesha West 34, Parker 7, Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Waukesha West High School



Parker took an early 7-0 lead on an Erik Albeck punt return but the #1 ranked Wolverines from Waukesha West scored 34 unanswered points to win the Division 1 Level 1 WIAA Playoff Game. Right L-R: Parker co-captains Trever Steinke, Erik Albeck, Brad Money, and Decker Thompson.

The coaching staff was thankful for the senior leadership and hard work by the players that resulted in a successful 6-4 season and wish the following seniors the best in their future endeavors: Erik Albeck, Mitchell Bailey, Reynauldo Bautista, Keven Bell, Josh Bernhardt, Austin Beyer, Shawn Bohler, Taylor Braun, Robert Campbell, Perekina England, Sam Fischer, Cody Fosmoen, Vernon Franklin, Matt Higginbotham, Hunter Marshall, Brad Money, Michael Rainiero, Cullin Simonson, Jordan Snyder, Trever Steinke, Decker Thompson, Matt Traynor, Adam Vesterfelt, and Jacob Welch.

Erik Albeck is pictured above on a second half punt return

With a little over 8 minutes remaining in the first quarter Erik Albeck [3] returned a Wolverine punt 69 yards for a TD that gave Parker a 7-0 lead. Matt Pakes [14] clears the final Wolverine tackler as Albeck sprints into the end zone

Above left: Tyler Jelinek, Above right: Matt Pakes tackles Waukesha West receiver Dawson Hill

Above left: Mitchell Bailey [30] tackles Hill. Above right: Cullin Simonson kicks the extra point

Above left: Dai Von Vance-Jenkins follows his blockers - Jacob Welch [41], Keven Bell [22], and Vernon Franklin [80]. Above right: Trever Steinke stops a Wolverine runner behind the LOS in first half action.

Above L-R: Brad Money [46], Josh Bernhardt [34], Keven Bell [22], Max Monson [89], Trever Steinke [68], and Matt Pakes [14]. Below: Inside linebackers Sam Fischer [52] and Mitchell Bailey [30].

Tight end Jacob Welch [41] caught 5 passes for 49 yards.

Erik Albeck [hidden] was able to deflect a pass and prevent a big play

Decker Thompson [above right, 12] is shown passing to Jacob Welch [above left]. The completion resulted in a first down

Above left: Mitch Treinen [5]. Above right: Despite a strong Waueksha West defense RB Adam Vesterfelt gained 105 yards

Above left: Trever Steinke [68] and Brad Money. Above right: Mitchell Bailey [30] prepares to tackle Evan Thammahong [1]

Line of scrimmage action in the second half

Brad Money [46] and Mitchell Bailey [30] on a second half stop

Wolverine QB Brandon Berghoefer is pursued by Mitchell Bailey [30] and Max Monson [89]

Above left: Vernon Franklin. Above center: Dai Von Vance Jenkins gains yardage behind a block by Erik Albeck. Above right: Viking QB Decker Thompson prepares to take a snap from center Max Huebner.

Above left: Adam Vesterfelt [20] a three year starter on a second half carry. Above right: Sophomore RB Dai Von Vance-Jenkins [7]


Adam Vesterfelt looks for daylight behind blocks by Michael Rainiero [70], Michael Dubanowich [65], and Tyler Jelinek

Above left: Viking QB Decker Thompson [12] is shown scrambling for a first down in the second half. Thompson was 12 for 17 in passing. Above right: Senior tackle Michael Rainiero [70] and guard Nick Garey [64].

Left: Decker Thompson. Above: Mitchell Bailey [30] on a 9 yard pass reception in the second half.