GRAFTON GLADATORS 2O24 FOOTBALL
WELCOME
GLADIATOR FANS & FAMILIES
The Grafton Gridiron Club family would like to welcome you to the 2024 Grafton Football season. Grafton Football is built on a proud tradition with its principles carrying us into today and guiding our future. The greater Grafton area and its supporters play a pivotal role in the successes of the Grafton Football programs. With the support of businesses, alumni and parent volunteers, we help meet the financial obligations of playing football at all levels in Grafton.
The Grafton Gridiron Club is committed to making the football experience for its student athletes the best that it can be. Each year, we award scholarships to applicants from the Senior Class of players in the name of retired, long time Grafton High School Football, Kip Cramer. Over more than 20 years, we have given more than $60,000 towards graduating Seniors towards future education assistance.
In addition to annual scholarships, the GGC has helped fund some of these great projects:
• Grafton Black Hawk Football Complex Renovation Gold Level Donor
• Gladiators – Assist with New Shed and move to Zaun Park
• Gladiators - Blocking Sleds for youth
• Gladiators - Light Towers for Practice
• GHS - Purchase of all new, current technology Shoulder Pads (2 Years)
• GHS - (4) New Apple iPads for Sideline Film during Game Day
• GHS - End Zone Camera and Drones for Filming
• GHS - New Blocking Sleds (2) – Needed to be upgraded when the turf was installed
• GHS - Additional Headsets for Coaches on Game Day
• GHS - Kip Cramer Pavilion Seating area
• GHS - WIAA State Championship Sweatshirts
• GHS & Gladiators - Team Building Experiences
• GHS & Gladiators - Weight Room Equipment
• GHS & Gladiators - Helmets, Shoulder pads and equipment
We provide this funding through generous business and personal donations as well as our two main fund-raising events each year, our annual Golf Outing (July) and Meat Raffle/Golf Equipment raffle (Winter).
Our club is made up of parents and alumni/volunteers. We welcome new members that share our vision and our passion for working to assist young athletes. We encourage families to get involved and not only take part in helping the current teams but also ensuring the future for our youngest players. If you are interested in helping to build the future of Grafton Football by volunteering or donation, please contact me at GraftonGridiron@yahoo.com. This is a great way to directly impact the experience your young football players will have from 1st grade Flag Football players to GHS Seniors! We look forward to seeing you each week during the season! Go Hawks!
Cary Van Sluys President, Grafton Gridiron Club
MISSION STATEMENT
Grafton Gladiators Youth Football strives to introduce football to all youth in our community by developing solid fundamentals of football, and at the same time ingraining discipline, good sportsmanship, strong character, and respect to carry over into all areas of their life. While aiming for success, we promote a positive, fun, and safe environment to develop a passion and enthusiasm for football; forming bonds that will last a lifetime.
GRAFTON GLADIATOR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
1976 Program established by Mr. Ron Heller, Danny Fullington, Jim Brandenburg & Robert Kiefer
1977 One of the original 6 teams of the All American Youth Football League
1978 League Champion. Defeats Milwaukee South 20-14
1979 Conference Champion
1980 Conference Champion
1983 League Champion. Defeats Westosha Salem 34-0.
1992 Conference Champion
1994 Conference Champion
2011 NE Group I Champion
2012 NE Group I Champion
2014 NE Group I Champion
2015 League Champion. Defeats New Berlin Eisenhower 22-8
2016 Conference Champion
2018 Conference Champion
2019 Conference Champion
2021 Group Champion
2023 D2 League Champion. Defeats Pewaukee 18-6
2O24 COACHING STAFF
Tim Ernst 8th Grade OC
Dan Ebbert 8th Grade OL/DL
Adam Brennan 8th Grade HC
Tom Sperber 8th Grade WR/DB
Brad Sperber 8th Grade DC
Matt Gartman 8th Grade RB/DB
Dave Waranka 8th Grade OL/DL
Kevin Knaust 7th Grade HC
Jack Krueger 7th Grade OL/DL
Greg Schaefer 7th Grade OC
Mike Karrels 7th Grade OL/DL
Jesse Huff 6th Grade DC
Dave Pearce 6th Grade OC
Jeremy Cramey 6th Grade WR/DB
Nathan Wieck 6th Grade RB/LB
Alex Bachrach 6th Grade OL/DL
Ty Olson 6th Grade HC
Jake Krajenka 5th Grade OL/DL
Anthony Duckart 5th Grade RB/LB
Chris Baylor 5th Grade OL/DL
Kerry Davis 5th Grade WR/DB
Chris Bennin 5th Grade HC
Dan Lange 5th Grade WR/DB
TJ D’Amico 7th Grade Coach
Mike Molaski 7th Grade WR/DB
2O24 SEASON SCHEDULE
DATE 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26
TIME 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am TBA TBA
OPPONENT at Oconomowoc vs Muskego Black vs Mukwonago Gold vs Hartford at Mequon-Thiensville at Lake Country Red TBA TBA
8TH GRADE TEAM
Jackson Otis
Drew
Owen Voss
Brayden Brennan
Owen Rappa
Luke Benter
Marcus Molaski
Ryan Gartmen
Mason Meyer
Mason Murrenus
Austin Koele
Matthew Masse
Will Boesch
Colton Haas
Benjamin Schrinsky
Axel Nielsen
Wyatt Bodoh
Khaleb Drake-Gray
Chance McCarville
Liam Tendrup
Alden Stobb
Evan Hilgart
WR, DB
QB, DB
WR, LB
RB, DB
WR, DB
QB, LB
WR, DB
RB, DB
RB, DB
WR, LB
WR, DB
OL, DL
TE, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL
WR, DB
WR, LB
83 85 95 41, 55 52, 45 92
Timo Danielsen
Ronan Bymes
Tysen Paque
Brody Waranka
Parker Swenson
Elijah Birts
WR, DB
RB, LB
WR, DB TE, LB
OL, LB
WR, DB
7TH GRADE TEAM
Cooper Knaust
Caden D’Amico
Nolan Karrels
Marshall Molaski
Nolan Stemper
Connor Brock
Jackson Petrie
Jayson Smith
Brayden Bichanich
Luca Giorgi
Collin Wisth
Jerome Duckart
Teddy Feinberg
Wyatt Weyker
Tannar Levra
Anthony Culver
Case Krueger
Carter Halsey
Angelia Reed
Gavin McCarthy
Terrance Adusei Jr.
Bentley Wundrock
TE, DL
OL, DL
RB, LB
RB, DB
QB, DB
OL, DL WR,DB WR,DB
OL, DL TE, DL RB, DB RB, LB WR,LB
WR,LB WR,LB
OL, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL QBLB
WR,DB
OL, DL
OL, DL
Brandon Schuelke
Owen Griep
Rece Dodd
Gaven Escherverria
Jackson Loomis
WR, DB
OL, DL
OL, DL
TE, DL
RB,DB
6TH GRADE TEAM
Cohen Cramey
Colten Large
Noah Pearce
Sammy Bachrach
Grayson Uhen
Alex Wiech
Beckham Brennan
Hank Bonovish
Carver Thomas
Josha Ebbert
Garrett Omarrah
Reid Duckart
Johnathan Huff
Nolan Myhre
Noah Harbour
Connor Dubord
Michael Horack
Sam Ferge
Griffin Quist
WR, DB
QB, DB
WR, DB
RB, LB
WR, DL
RB, LB
RB, LB
WR, DB
OL, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL
OL, DL
WR, DB
WR, LB
OL, DL
5TH GRADE TEAM
OL, DL
OL, DL
WR, CB
QB, LB
Marley Dantzler
Jace Davis
Hayes Davis
Jace Dodge
Carter Ehr
Rayce Hodgson
Jack Jamieson
Landon Karrels
Mason Koele
Chevelle Krueger
Odin Lange
Logan Mielke
Greyson Mommaerts
Lucas Pavlons
Jack Risse
RB, DL
OL, LB
WR, CB
OL, DL
OL, LB
RB, LB RB, LB WR, CB RB, LB OL, DL
LB
DL
Charlie Rommo
Noah Rowlette
Isaac Rowlette
Charlie Schaetz
Mason Scibby
Elijah Tilley
Brystal Wundrock
Jacob Yanow
Ryder Zimmermann
OL, DL
WR, CB
WR, CB
OL, DL
WR, CB
QB, CB
OL, DL
RB, LB
OL, DL
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