South Vermillion Wildcat football
| South Vermillion Wildcat football | |||
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| First season | 1977 | ||
| Athletic director | Tim Terry | ||
| Head coach | Greg Barrett 1st season, 0–0 (–) | ||
| Stadium | Brent Anderson Memorial Stadium (capacity: 7,000) | ||
| Year built | 1977 | ||
| Field surface | Grass | ||
| Location | Clinton, Indiana | ||
| Conference | Wabash River Conference | ||
| Past conferences | Western Indiana Conference (1977–1981)/(1999–2015) Wabash River Conference (1982–1998)(2016–) | ||
| All-time record | 123–267–0 (.315) | ||
| Conference titles | 2 | ||
| Rivalries | North Vermillion, Rockville, Northview, Sullivan, West Vigo | ||
| Fight song | Go you South Vermillion Wildcats | ||
| Mascot | Wildcats | ||
| Marching band | South Vermillion All-American Marching Band | ||
| Colors | |||
| Website | svcs.k12.in.us | ||
The South Vermillion Wildcat football team represents South Vermillion High School (also referred to as simply "South Vermillion") in the 2A division of IHSAA football. South Vermillion plays its home games at Brent Anderson Memorial Stadium on the campus of South Vermillion High School in Clinton, Indiana. The head coach of South Vermillion is Greg Barrett, the 11th head coach in program history. The Wildcats compete in the Wabash River Conference.Prior to realignment in 2016 South Vermillion had most recently been a part of the Western Indiana Conference but moved to the WRC in 2016 due to travel costs.[1]
The Wildcats have registered 7 winning seasons in their history, with 2 of those seasons resulting in eight victories or more, and 12 seasons resulting in at least five wins. The Wildcats have won a total of 2 conference championships in their history. The wildcats have yet to break the glass ceiling and win a IHSAA sectional championship.
History
The Golden Age- Brent Anderson (1977–1984)
Coming to Clinton HS in 1972, Coach Anderson[2] compiled multiple winning records, multiple WIC crowns, and an undefeated 10–0 team in 1974. This Success carried with him to South Vermillion, after the new school was built in 1978. In his tenure, he is the winningest football coach in school history.
Back to Mediocrity- Rene Foli (1996–2003)
Rene Foli started is coaching career at Clinton HS during the late 60's and Early 70's (1969–1971) to be exact. Then he left for Sullivan HS where he became their Head Coach for many years(1979–1991) until he returned to South Vermillion in 1996. During that time the Wildcats had 4 5–5 seasons, one 8–3 and two sub .500 seasons.
Winning Returns and Goes- Ron Whiteman (2008–2010)
The Winning Wildcats returned under 1st year coach Ron Whiteman. Witeman was a Middle and High school assistant coach from Lafayette Jefferson HS in Lafayette Indiana. During his first year the wildcats went 6–5, their first winning seasion since 2001. The next year saw the best season in school history (by win%) when the Wildcats went 8–1 in the regular season. The next two years the wheels fell of the wildcat wagon and they went winless for 2 years. Which was one of the lowest points of the program.
A New Hope- Greg Barrett (2017–present)
Not since Brent Anderson have the Wildcats have been filled with so much hope. Coach Barrett was named the Wildcats new coach on February 21, 2017.[3] Barrett has spent the last eight years at North Putnam, except for a one-year departure to coach at Indiana State in 2011, during that time the Cougars went 57–34.[4] In 2010 Barrett guided North Putnam to its first semi-state football championship and a 2A state runner-up finish.[5]
Trophy games
Bronze Helmet Game
The Bronze Helmet game is played annually between the Sullivan Golden Arrows and the Wildcats, with the winner has been awarded the Bronze Helmet since 1930.
Coal Bucket Game
The Coal Bucket game is played annually between the Northview Knights and the Wildcats, and the winner receives the old coal bucket. Originally started between the Clinton Wildcats and the Brazil Red Devils, the game has continued after Brazil consolidated into Northview. The Coal bucket that has been the trophy for the game since 1951.[6]
Milk Jug Game
The Milk Jug game is played annually between the Riverton Park Panthers and the Wildcats, and the winner receives the Milk Jug. The Milk Jug game started in 1993, with Riverton Park taking the Trophy 22–6. The game resumed after the Wildcats re-entered the Wabash River Conference in 2016.
- 1993 Riverton Park 22–6
- 1994 Riverton Park 27–7
- 1995 South Vermillion 13–10
- 1996 Riverton Park 42–13
- 1997 South Vermillion 21–20
- 1998 South Vermillion 52–7
- 2016 South Vermillion 48–20
Head coaches
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Record vs Rivals
| Team | Record | Percentage | Streak | First Meeting | Last Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermillion | 16–19 | .457 | Loss 6 | 1981 | 2016 |
| Northview / Brazil | 5–28 | .152 | Loss 2 | 1977 | 2015 |
| Sullivan | 8–18 | .308 | Loss 6 | 1977 | 2016 |
| West Vigo | 9–17 | .346 | Loss 1 | 1977 | 2015 |
| Rockville | 12–26 | .316 | Loss 6 | 1978 | 2016 |
| Overall Record | 50–108 | ||||
Future opponents
Announced schedules as of January 16, 2016.
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/19
vs Covington |
8/18
at Covington |
8/17
vs Covington |
8/23
at Covington |
8/21
vs Covington |
8/20
at Covington |
8/19
vs Covington |
| 8/26
at North Vermillion |
8/25
vs North Vermillion |
8/24
at North Vermillion |
8/30
vs North Vermillion |
8/28
at North Vermillion |
8/27
vs North Vermillion |
8/26
at North Vermillion |
| 9/2
vs Riverton Park |
9/1
at Riverton Park |
8/31
vs Riverton Park |
9/6
at Riverton Park |
9/4
vs Riverton Park |
9/3
at Riverton Park |
9/2
vs Riverton Park |
| 9/9
at Turkey Run |
9/8
vs Turkey Run |
9/7
at Turkey Run |
9/13
vs Turkey Run |
9/11
at Turkey Run |
9/10
vs Turkey Run |
9/9
at Turkey Run |
| 9/16
vs Sullivan |
9/15
at Sullivan |
9/14
vs Sullivan |
9/20
at Sullivan |
9/18
vs Sullivan |
9/17
at Sullivan |
9/16
vs Sullivan |
| 9/23
at Rockville |
9/22
vs Rockville |
9/21
at Rockville |
9/27
vs Rockville |
9/25
at Rockville |
9/24
vs Rockville |
9/23
at Rockville |
| 9/30
at Fountain Central |
9/29
vs Fountain Central |
9/28
at Fountain Central |
10/4
vs Fountain Central |
10/2
at Fountain Central |
10/1
vs Fountain Central |
9/30
at Fountain Central |
| 10/7
vs Seeger (Homecoming/ Senior Night) |
10/6
at Seeger |
10/5
vs Seeger |
10/11
at Seeger |
10/9
vs Seeger |
10/8
at Seeger |
10/7
vs Seeger |
| 10/14
at Attica |
10/13
vs Attica (Senior Night) |
10/12
at Attica |
10/18
vs Attica (Senior Night) |
10/16
at Attica |
10/15
vs Attica (Senior Night) |
10/14
at Attica |
| 10/21
Sectional |
10/20
Sectional |
10/19
Sectional |
10/25
Sectional |
10/23
Sectional |
10/22
Sectional |
10/21
Sectional |
References
- ^ http://www.tribstar.com/sports/local_high_school_sports/high-school-football-south-vermillion-gives-wrc-a-new-look/article_6d2eb7e5-ce0e-543b-98dc-7de6a4f3891c.html
- ^ http://www.wvfca.com/hall-of-fame/
- ^ http://wthitv.com/2017/02/21/greg-barrett-named-football-head-coach-at-south-vermillion/
- ^ http://www.bannergraphic.com/story/2388371.html
- ^ http://www.tribstar.com/sports/local_high_school_sports/barrett-takes-on-challenge-at-south-vermillion/article_c0bbabd4-83f7-5117-a22d-a927d35c20fd.html
- ^ http://www.thebraziltimes.com/story/2234897.html
- ^ http://www.almanacsports.com/football/schedule.php?team=SVERM&season=2004
- ^ http://pastfb.homestead.com/past257.htm