High School Football 2017 by Press Enterprise

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Enterprise E NTERPRISE

2017 Football Preview

The sky’s the limit

Julian Fleming and Southern Columbia are looking for a state title

Berwick Bulldogs

Press Enterprise n Thursday, August 24, 2017

In this issue

Berwick hopeful about youth

Berwick

Bulldogs needed to replace 16 positions from 2016

Bulldogs season preview .............. pgs. 2-7

By CASEY SNYDER

Bloomsburg

Press Enterprise Writer

Panthers season preview ............ pgs. 8-11

Central Columbia

Blue Jays season preview ......... pgs. 12-16

Danville

Ironmen season preview .......... pgs. 17-20

Mount Carmel

Red Tornadoes season preview . pgs. 21-24

Northwest

Rangers season preview .......... pgs. 25-28

Southern Columbia

Tigers season preview .............. pgs. 29-33

Vo-Tech

Rams season preview ............... pgs. 34-37

Bloomsburg University

Huskies season preview ........... pgs. 38-41

PSAC Preview

Season previews ............................. pg. 42

BERWICK — Most coaches dread having to replace 16 positions. Berwick coach Frank Sheptock was skeptical, too. But that skepticism has turned to hope as he leads one of the biggest youth movements in the area. “We’re very inexperienced,” Sheptock said. “You look, offensively, now we just have the one full-time starter back in Thomas Monico on the offensive line. Defensively, we only have four full-time starters coming back, so we’re going to be young. I like the talent level of our team. I like the athleticism of our team.” But Sheptock knows all about the growing pains of a young team. “The youthful part ... how that’s going to play out early

Eastern Conference Driving directions

How to get to area games ............ pg. 45-46

Top 10 college prospects

The area’s top recruits ..................... pg. 47

Heartland preview

Predictions for the divisions ..... pgs. 48-50

Area colleges

Season previews ........................ pgs. 51-53

2016 Leaders

Area’s best of last season .................. pgs. 54

Preseason All-PE team

The area’s best players ..................... pg. 55 This year’s preview is your guide to high school and college football with team previews, statistics, schedules and more. Helmet graphics on pages 48, 49 and 50 are courtesy of the Pennsylvania High School Helmet Project. On the Cover: Southern Columbia’s Julian Fleming, who received eight Division I scholarship offers this offseason, looks to lead the Tigers on a state title run. Photo by Keith Haupt. Cover design by Tim Hare.

No talent gap

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BERwiCk’S TEAgAN wilk, right, is tackled by an East Stroudsburg South player during Saturday’s scrimmage at Crispin Field. or how we respond to some difficult situations ... that’s the part that concerns me because, like, right now in the weight room and the 7-on-7s, things

have been going very well,” he said. “But it hasn’t been a true game where we have to respond at times. They’ve built a lot of confidence. We had a

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Name Mason Laubach Alex Force Jacob Betz Jarret Groshek Alex Sharkuski Jacob Seely Teagan Wilk Evan Klinger Jared Marshman Ryan Laubach Joe Norce Justin Robbins Jared Watts Damon Beckhorn Preston Robbins Denver Knorr Maliek McMillan Blaine Cleaver Alex Parks Maurice Smith Alejandro Lopez Jimmie LeGrand Blake Girton Dean Limongelli Cole Martelli Kenneth Marshman Dallas Schechterly Owen Shoemaker Noah Craig Nick Reader Eric Montes Dominik Ruhmel William Decker Aaron Cashman Skylar Buckman Joseph Lynn Jake Lanning Joshua Snyder Austin Dewald Sullivan Slabinski Ethan Hughes Mason Laytar Christopher Gross Nicholas Heimbach Chase Strother Mike Zalutko Benjamin Peck Thomas Monico Trent Strother Mitchell Ridall Colton Ruckle Gabriel DiPippa Noah Craig Peyton Williams NaQuan Smith Anthony Sisco Antonio Baratta

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great offseason. Nonetheless, when we go out there (Aug. 25) up at Hazleton, we’re going to be starting with like 18 new guys.”

Wt. 209 162 178 162 185 185 161 175 221 162 185 174 167 181 150 160 178 188 176 158 178 190 160 182 155 155 185 191 195 197 195 190 204 260 210 216 195 208 185 192 248 198 270 188 294 264 251 284 254 225 198 175 246 177 160 188 161

Pos. RB/DE QB/DB WR/DB DB SS WR/SS WR/DB RB/DB QB QB/DB HB/OLB WR/DB WR WR/DB WR/DB WR DB QB/LB DB DB RB/LB RB/LB DB RB/DB WR/DB K/P RB/LB RB LB DL HB/LB RB/LB DL OL/NG OL/DL OL/NG OL/DL DL NG OL/DL OL/DL LB OL OL/LB OL/NG OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL OL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/DB WR/DB TE/LB WR/DB

Monico is the only starter on offense since quarterback Jared Marshman was injured in the offseason, compounding a dire situation. As far as talent goes, Monico feels that there’s no gap between last year and this year. “We had to replace a lot of veterans,” Monico said. “But the ones coming up are just as good or, if not, better. I’m so excited for this year. I think we’re going to do phenomenal.” And while having a healthy Marshman would have helped with some of the growing pains, Sheptock is impressed with the progress of Marshman’s potential backups. “The quarterback thing, you’re looking at that position where ... hey, No. 1, that’s your

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Berwick’s NaquaN smith, center, and alejandro Lopez tackle an East Stroudsburg South player during Saturday’s scrimmage at Crispin Field.

strongest position coming back on your team and now it’s not,” Sheptock said. “But I think that Alex Force, Ryan Laubach, Damon Beckhorn have all done tremendous things since Jared’s gone down. But nonetheless, it’s still a concern. Initially, you’re thinking if you’re experienced at quarterback he can make up for some things.” The Bulldogs also feel the overhaul of

Sheptock feels that his offensive line will have to grow up fast to keep the quarterback upright and open room for running backs Evan Klinger and Owen Shoemaker. “I’m very confident in the line because we have two seniors there in Chase

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his offensive line is going well. “I think our average weight was like 270 or 280,” Monico said. “We have what we need. I think we can handle it, including me.”

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MeMbers of the 2017 berwick high school football teaM are, front row, from left: evan klinger, Jared Marshman, Joe Norce, Jared watts, Damon beckhorn, Denver knorr, Maliek McMillian, alex Parks, Jimmie legrand, kenneth Marshman, Noah craig, skylar buckman, austin Dewald, christopher gross, chase strothers and tom Monico. Second row: Mason laubach, alex force, Jake betz, Jarret groshek, alex sharkuski, Jacob seely, teagan wilk, ryan laubach, Justin robbins, Preston robbins, blane cleaver, Maurice smith, alejandro lopez, blake girton, Dean limongelli, cole Martelli and blake Maurer. Third row: Dallas schechterly, owen shoemaker, Nick reader, eric Montes, Dominik ruhmel, will Decker, aaron cashman, Joey lynn, Jake lanning, J.J. snyder, sullivan slabinski, ethan hughes, Mason laytar, Nick heimbach, Mike Zalutko, ben Peck and trent strother. Fourth Row: Mitch ridall, colton ruckle, gabe DiPippa, Noah craig, Peyton williams, NaQuan smith, anthony sisco and antonio baratta. Back row, coaching staff: Jake titus, ed walker, John McDanel, Josh farrell, brian remley, frank sheptock, Nick Dawson, cody castor, Jason lanning, carl Major and tim Mason. • heaD coach: Frank Sheptock, second season (107-81 in 18 seasons at Wilkes University). • career recorD: 8-5. • last seasoN: 8-5. Sheptock • assistaNt coaches: Jake Titus, Ed Walker, John McDanel, Josh Farrell, Brian Remley, Nick Dawson, Cody Castor, Jason Lanning, Carl Majer, Tim Mason.

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126 104 102 72 — 403 41 77 69 52 — 239 Opp B First downs 183 235 Rushing-yds. 521-2,250 570-2,973 Passing 110-179-8 109-199-6 Passing yds. 1,206 1,670 Total yds. 3,456 4,643 Fumbles-lost 25-8 22-8 Penalties-yds. 61-494 66-586 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Len Wyda 303-1,562, 25 TDs; Jared Marshman 110-416, 6 TDs; Evan Klinger 43-289, 4 TDs; Mike Force 33-243; Tom Smith 35-239, 2 TDs; Anthony Cicini 9-64; Owen Shoemaker 15-49; Damon Beckhorn 4-48, TD; Justin Groshek 2-21, TD; Will Morey 4-13; Mike Kishbaugh 4-9; Harrison Kuchka 1-7; Alex Force 5-4, TD; Denver Knorr 1-(-6); Team 11-(-14).

PASSING — Marshman 96-168-6, 1,531 yds., 11 TDs; M. Force 12-23-0, 134 yds., TD; A. Force 1-4-0, 30 yds.; Team 0-1-0. RECEIVING — Matt Champ 27-497, 4 TDs; M. Force 19-291, 2 TDs; Cicini 18-274, 3 TDs; Kuchka 13-206; Wyda 12-127, 2 TDs; Beckhorn 10-122, TD; Klinger 4-69, TD; Max McCabe 2-17; Joe Norce 1-19; Jared Watts 1-11; Knorr 1-1. SEASON SLATE Hazleton W 44-0 at Dallas W 42-0 Wyoming Area L 20-34 at Crestwood W 15-7 at Selinsgrove L 14-17 Coughlin W 17-9 Pittston W 63-26 at Wyoming Valley West L 24-48 at Lake-Lehman W 62-14 Williamsport L 23-56 District 2 Class 4A quarterfinal West Scranton W 35-7 District 2 Class 4A semifinal at Wyoming Area W 38-6 District 2 Class 4A final at North Pocono L 6-21

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QUARteRBACKS With jared Marshman out for at least the first half of the season, Berwick coach Frank Sheptock has indicated it’s a three-horse race to take the spot. It’s between do-all standout damon Beckhorn, junior Alex Force, who has the prototypical QB size, and sophomore ryan laubach. The grade: IIII

RUNNING BACKS The graduation of Lenny Wyda has paved the way for evan klinger to see the bulk of the snaps. Klinger will be sharing the backfield with owen shoemaker, and they look to be a nice onetwo combo. “I like our backfield. We’re going to be pretty good there,” Sheptock said. The grade: IIII

ReCeIveRS/tIGht eNdS jared watts and denver knorr give the wide receiver corps a lot of speed for whoever is throwing to them. Add in Southern Columbia transfer Teagan wilk, and the receivers are some of the fastest in the area. At 6-foot-3, joe norce has good size for a TE, giving opposing defenses matchup problems galore. eric Montes and jimmy legrand will also see time at TE. The grade: IIII

OffeNSIve lINe Thomas Monico is the only returning full-time starter from last year, and he looks to be the anchor of an inexperienced line. Sheptock has an overabundance of talent on the line this year. joey lynn, chase strothers, Ben peck, noah craig, will decker, Michael zalutko, chris Gross and j.j. snyder will see time grinding in the trenches. The grade: IIII

defeNSIve lINe Lynn will see time exclusively at NG, where his combination of size, speed and strength will be problematic for opposing offensive lines. snyder, Monico and zalutko will rotate at defensive tackle. The grade: IIII

lINeBACKeRS This will be another exciting group to watch. legrand, Montes and norce will run on the outside, a spot where he can flourish. Add noah craig, jake seely and Alex sharkuski on the inside, and there is a lot of quickness in

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Berwick’s AlejAndro lopez runs past East Stroudsburg South defenders during Saturday’s scrimmage at Crispin Field. the linebacking group. The grade: IIIII

defeNSIve BACKS Sheptock gushed over the return of Alex parks to the secondary. Even though the senior played just one game last year due to injury, Parks will be the

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Strothers and Thomas Monico that have played significant snaps,” Sheptock said. “The other group of Michael Zalutko, Noah Craig, Joey Lynn (and) Ben Peck have done great things in the weight room.” Klinger will be relied upon while Marshman nurses his injured leg. Both Klinger and Shoemaker got touches with graduated leading rusher Lenny Wyda last year, and Sheptock expects Klinger to be a difference-maker.

“Last year, (Klinger was a) tremendous football player on both sides of the ball,” Sheptock said. “He played running back with Lenny Wyda, we gave him a blow. He played every position on defense. Led us in tackles, punt returner, kick returner. He’s old school football. He can do it all.”

Some back on defense Klinger and Monico are two of four returning defensive starters. The others are Damon Beckhorn and Joe Norce. Norce will have an expanded role as a tight end. At 6-foot-3, Norce towers over most defensive backs. His volleyball background makes that height lethal. “I need to step up my game to be that

guy that the underclassmen look up to,” Norce said. For now, Sheptock’s immediate concern is keeping the team in a good position for when Marshman returns. The Bulldogs’ schedule is riddled with difficult games. But those games are all winnable games. “The biggest thing is how do we handle a difficult time?” Sheptock said. “I think that’s the biggest thing for us. Skillset and toughness, I’m pretty pleased there. I’m excited, but there’s also a concern that we’re going to be very youthful. It might take us a month to grow into the team that we can be. I think that our schedule will challenge us that way early.”

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Berwick 2017 offense TB

Player to watch TE Joe Norce’s long 6-foot 3 frame makes him an ideal target for whoever is under center to sling the ball to. “I think you’re going to be surprised by Joe Norce because Joe Norce is someone that, you know, he played some tight end at the end of last year, played some dend, and has done very well,” Sheptock said.

Evan Klinger Christian (Sr., 5-10, 175) Whitebread

TB QB

Christian (Jr., 6-2, 162) Whitebread

Noah Craig Christian (So., 6-0, 246) Whitebread

Owen Christian Shoemaker Whitebread (Jr., (Yr.,5-9, Ht.,191) Wt.)

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Jared Watts Christian (Sr., 5-9, 167) Whitebread

Chase Christian Strothers Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-3, Ht.,294) Wt.)

Michael Christian Zalutko Whitebread (So., (Yr.,6-1, Ht.,264) Wt.)

Berwick 2017 defense SS

OLB CB

Alex Parks Christian (Sr., 6-0, 176) Whitebread

Ben Peck Christian

(Jr., 6-3, 251) Whitebread

Joe Lynn Christian (Jr., 5-11, 216) Whitebread

ILB

Thomas Christian Monico Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-3, Ht.,284) Wt.)

(Sr., (Yr.,6-3, Ht.,284) Wt.)

Ben Peck Christian (Jr., 6-3, 251) Whitebread

Denver Knorr Christian (Sr., 5-10, 160) Whitebread

Joe Norce Christian (Sr., 6-3, 185) Whitebread

Player to watch

Teagan Wilk Christian (So., 5-11, 161) Whitebread

While Alex Parks doesn’t have a lot of varsity time due to an injury that sidelined him almost all of last year, Sheptock has high hopes this speedy CB will be an impact player on a depleted defense. “Athletically, and his speed, definitely someone that I think will jump off film at people,” Sheptock said.

Evan Klinger Christian (Sr., 5-10, 175) Whitebread

ILB

Jim LeGrand Christian (Sr., 6-2, 190) Whitebread

Thomas Christian Monico Whitebread

Noah Craig Christian (So., 6-0, 246) Whitebread

OLB JJChristian Snyder

(Jr., 6-1, 208) Whitebread

Joe Norce Christian (Sr., 6-3, 185) Whitebread

Damon Christian Beckhorn Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-0, Ht.,181) Wt.)

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Bloomsburg 2017 offense TB

Eric Foust Christian (Sr., 6-2, 195) Whitebread

Evan Bond Christian (Sr., 5-10, 215) Whitebread

Player to watch Joe Zola looks to provide coach Kevin Seabrook with the kind of smashmouth runner the Panthers have lacked for a while. “He’s shifty, (but) he’s probably one of the fastest kids on our team,” QB Nick Anderson said. “I don’t even understand. He’s like 200 pounds.”

Hunter Coulter Christian (Jr., 5-11, 170) Whitebread

Jeremy Vogel Christian (Sr., 5-11, 205) Whitebread

Nick Christian Anderson Whitebread

Trevor Schell Christian (Sr., 5-10, 185) Whitebread

Joe Zola Christian (Sr., 6-0, 200) Whitebread

(Sr., (Yr.,5-9, Ht.,175) Wt.)

Trey Harkins Christian (Sr., 5-11, 185) Whitebread

Bloomsburg 2017 defense

OLB CB

Connor Christian Timbrell Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,5-9, Ht.,145) Wt.)

ILB

Trey Harkins Christian (Sr., 5-11, 185) Whitebread

Logan Christian Benintende Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-3, Ht.,175) Wt.)

Eric Foust is making the transition from safety to corner at the request of coach Kevin Seabrook. Foust is relishing the opportunity to help his team in a more active role on defense. “I’m pretty pumped,” Foust said of the move. “It gives me a chance to make big plays for my team. I can shut down a team’s top receiver. Take a worry out of the game, hopefully. I kind of want to be that guy.”

Brody Hock Christian (Fr., 6-0, 160) Whitebread

ILB

Mitch Reed Christian (Sr., 6-2, 230) Whitebread

Cade Klinger Christian (So., 5-9, 163) Whitebread

OLB

(Sr., (Yr.,6-3, Ht.,175) Wt.)

Mitch Reed Christian (Sr., 6-2, 230) Whitebread

(Jr., (Yr.,6-0, Ht.,160) Wt.)

Player to watch

Logan Christian Benintende Whitebread

Jack Christian Malatesta Whitebread

Evan Bond Christian (Sr., 5-10, 215) Whitebread

Jeremy Vogel Christian (Sr., 5-11, 205) Whitebread

Joe Zola Christian (Sr., 6-0, 200) Whitebread

Aiden Klinger Christian (Jr., 6-0, 170) Whitebread

Eric Foust Christian (Sr., 6-2, 195) Whitebread

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• HEAD COACH: Kevin Seabrook, first full season. • CAREER RECORD: 4-3. • LAST SEASON: 5-6. • ASSISTANT COACHES: Marcus Coulter, Stacy Frye, Kevin Seabrook, Matt Stone, Dave Wood, Tyler Coombe, George Johns, SEABROOK Chris Howell. • TEAM COLORS: Red and white. • HOME FIELD: Panther Stadium. • LEAGUE: PHAC-III. • ALL-TIME RECORD: 451-539-48. • LAST DISTRICT 4 TITLE: 2007. • LAST UNDEFEATED SEASON: 1946. • BASIC OFFENSE: Pistol wing. • BASIC DEFENSE: 4-4. • MAIN STRENGTH: Athleticism. • MAIN WEAKNESS: Small offensive line. • LAST YEAR’S STATISTICS:

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66-580 46-418 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Darius Green 107-468, 2 TDs; Hunter Coulter 76315, 4 TDs; Nick Anderson 61-209, 5 TDs; Zahier Stewart 26-182, 2 TDs; Jake Lawton 15-164, TD; Nick Malatesta 18-90, TD; Jack Malatesta 6-76; Jonathan Stone 12-71, TD; Cooper Thrush 5-41; Joe Zola 7-23; Jacob Mattive 8-19, 3 TDs; Colby Kashner 14-26, TD; Tyson McGill 2-7; Owen Lewis 1-5, TD; Team 14-(-41). PASSING — Anderson 57-131-9, 754 yds., 8 TDs; N. Malatesta 9-27-3, 105 yds.; Thrush 1-2-0, -3; Team 0-1-0. RECEIVING — Eric Foust 32-436, TD; Logan Benintende 13237, 5 TDs; Mattive 7-38; Stone 7-110, 2 TDs; Stewart 5-45; Joe Zola 1-3; Coulter 1-2; Lewis 1-(-1); Aiden Klinger 1-(-3).

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BloomsBurg Panthers lEft: Bloomsburg’s Eric foust pulls in a pass for a first down in the first quarter at Warrior Run last September. Right: Bloomsburg’s Jake lawton slips through a tackle attempt by Danville’s Evan Welliver on a kick return in the first quarter last August at Bloomsburg. Press Enterprise file

Seabrook, Panthers have D4 berth in sights By CASEY SNYDER Press Enterprise Writer

BLOOMSBURG — Bloomsburg coach Kevin Seabrook turned a tumultuous mid-season coaching change last season into an Eastern Conference title. Now, he’s providing the Panthers with the kind of stability the program lacked under previous coach Anthony Russo. And the players are eating it up. “(Seabrook) makes us want to get better, beat everyone we’re playing,” running back Hunter Coulter said. “He makes people want to play. He encourages everybody to keep going. It’s all positivity. He brings energy every day.” Now, Seabrook has Bloomsburg in a position to turn the corner and achieve something the Panthers haven’t since 2013: Qualify for the District 4 playoffs and have a winning record. “Everybody on the team has the same goal: Get to a district playoff

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BIGGEST SHOES TO FILL Jonathan Stone, WR/CB Stone was a nice safety net on offense as the No. 2 wide receiver. Despite just seven catches, he had 110 yards and snagged two touchdowns. He also provided a quality deep threat option for quarterback Nick Anderson and Bloomsburg. game and win a district playoff game,” quarterback Nick Anderson said. “Us seniors, we’ve never had a winning season in high school football. We’d like to change that this year and get into the playoffs. We’d like to get back there.” Ever since Larry Sones retired in 2012, the Panthers haven’t enjoyed the luxury of the same coach for more than two years. With how eagerly players are buying into Seabrook’s system, Seabrook looks to provide Bloomsburg the kind of stability a budding program needs to succeed.

“The biggest thing (Seabrook) brought was ... we just became more of a family. When he came here, we all came together,” wide receiver Eric Foust said. “We had a lot of respect for Coach Seabrook the whole time. We respected Russo, too, but things started going downhill. When Seabrook came in, it just became more of a family when he was here. He made that a big thing that he wanted. We weren’t that in the past.” Seabrook leads a talented roster. And he can thank the core group of seniors for that talent. “We’re just working hard everyday to change the atmosphere, change the culture around here,” Seabrook said. “We have a great group of kids, great group of coaches as well. You know, we just take it day by day and take it one play at a time. We have a great nucleus of seniors right now that feel like this team can definitely make the district playoffs this year.”

Despite all the talent Seabrook has at his disposal, the key to the season is a very undersized offensive line. “We’re probably one of the smallest lines in the conference,” Seabrook said. “They’ve been working their butts off this offseason really hard in the weight room. Our line’s averaging about 200, at best. The kids have heart. And that’s one thing you can ask for, is when kids have heart and give maximum effort. That’s the only thing you can ask for as the head coach.” But the biggest thing Seabrook wants his team to focus on is making sure everything is executed perfectly. “The main thing for this year is execution,” Seabrook said. “We just need to execute very well on offense and defense, limit our mistakes, and that’s the key areas right there. We harp upon trying to be perfect in the aspect of not making those mental mistakes. Focused on the little things at hand and trying to correct those things.”

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MeMbers of the blooMsburg high school football teaM are, front row from left: ryan hogue, evan bond, trevor schell, Jeremy Vogel, eric foust, Nick anderson, Mitch reed, conner timbrell, trey harkins, austin galler and Jack ralston. Second row: Joe Zola, logan benintende, osiris hemphill, tyson Mcgill, auston fisher, Darius green, aiden Klinger, Jack Malatesta, owen lewis, gage Klinger, Jake frye and Kiernan harmon. Third row: Nathan Martz, gage traver, William Mcginley, hunter coulter, Prem Patel, cooper thrush, Jack howell, cam gaito, chase Morris, tyler chulock, ethan Van brunt and luke barnes. Fourth row: Dylan smith, tyson Williams, elijah scurry, cade Klinger, sean frey, Weston Kingston, luke Potora, aaron Williams, brody hock, tyrese Williams, colby Kashner, lucas lykon and lukas reynolds. Top row: Assistant coaches Marcus coulter, Dave Wood, Matt stone, tyler coombe, head coach Kevin seabrook, assistant coaches george Johns, stacy frye, chris howell and chris Malatesta.

quarterbacks Nick anderson provides a lot of stability at the game’s most important position. The third-year starter will be the catalyst for coach Kevin Seabrook’s offense. “We rely on Nick heavily, him being the veteran quarterback that he is,” Seabrook said. “We’re definitely looking for his ability to see the defense, read the defense and make a great play when called upon.” Jack howell and cooper thrush are the backups. the grade: IIII

of safety blanket quarterbacks love to have. the grade: IIII

OFFeNsIVe LINe The potential Achilles’ heel of Bloomsburg’s offense, the undersized offensive line will have many obstacles to overcome. But evan bond, Jeremy Vogel, trevor schell, trey harkins and Mitch reed have could also be the biggest X-factor for the Panthers. This line will be outsized in every game it plays this year. the grade: III

ruNNING backs

DeFeNsIVe LINe

Seabrook feels like there’s a lot of talent in the backfield with the speed of hunter coulter and Jack Malatesta. Throw in Joe Zola, who Coulter describes as “a tank,” and the trio provides plenty of options for Seabrook’s new pistol wing offense. the grade: IIII

harkins, Zola, Vogel and bond provide a lot of speed on the defensive front. Harkins and Zola give Bloomsburg speedy edge rushers. “We’ve got Joe Zola at defensive end, and that kid is fast. Lightningfast,” Seabrook said. “And Trey Harkins is another defensive end who’s lightning-fast as well.” Bond and Vogel provide inside penetration and quickness that should give opposing offensive lines fits. the grade: IIII

receIVers/tIGHt eNDs The Panthers feature a pair of tall pass catchers capable of hauling in anything within reach. eric foust and logan benintende provide Anderson with the kind

LINebackers reed is the defense’s rock. He led

Bloomsburg in tackles the past two years, and looks to continue. Flanking Reed will be benintende, with cade Klinger and aiden Klinger also in the mix providing Bloomsburg with enough speed to cover shifty WRs and TEs. They give Seabrook four LBs who have a nose for the football and can find runners. the grade: IIII

DeFeNsIVe backs

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1,898

The number of yards gained last year by Bloomsburg players who return this season.

967

foust moves to CB from his S position, a move Seabrook hopes will rejuvenate a secondary that was victimized at times last year. connor timbrell will take over at the other CB position. brody hock and gage Klinger will see time at safety, as will Benintende. the grade: IIII

The difference in yardage gained between Bloomsburg and its opponents. Despite almost a 1,000-yard difference, the Panthers point differential was just -13.

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The team-leading rushing total by Darius Green last year.

Kiernan harmon resumes kicking and punting duties this year. Harmon proved his ability to handle pressure when he kicked the game-winning field goal against Central Columbia in Week 10 two years ago. Hock will be the return specialist. the grade: IIII

436

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Bloomsburg’s combined win percentage the past three years. The Panthers haven’t won more than five games in a season in that span.

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Justin Christian Thivierge Whitebread (Jr., 5-11, (Yr., Ht., 185) Wt.)

Ryan Christian Letkowski Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-4, Ht.,280) Wt.)

Isaac Christian Gensemer Whitebread (Jr., (Yr.,6-0, Ht.,185) Wt.)

Kile Kauwell Christian (Sr., 6-3, 290) Whitebread

Trae Devlin Christian (Jr., 6-0, 175) Whitebread

Marcus Smith Christian (Jr., 5-9, 220) Whitebread

Central Columbia 2017 defense FS

Luke Hook Christian (Sr., 5-10, 150) Whitebread

Jack Christian Schechterly Whitebread (Jr., (Yr.,6-0, Ht.,175) Wt.)

Jack Christian Schechterly Whitebread

WR LG

(Fr., (Yr.,6-0, Ht.,220) Wt.)

(Jr., (Yr.,6-0, Ht.,230) Wt.)

Davis Britton Christian (Jr., 6-0, 190) Whitebread

Jared Verse Christian (Jr., 6-4, 195) Whitebread

With teams keying in on linebackers Ky Seesholtz and Andrew Fritz, it opens the door for DE Jack Schechterly to potentially terrorize opposing quarterbacks and running backs on the edge. “I strongly believe Jack Schechterly is going to have a breakout year,” Central Columbia coach Scott Dennis said. “He’s right on that cusp.”

Allen Britton Christian (Jr., 6-2, 180) Whitebread

KyChristian Seesholtz (Jr., 6-1, 210) Whitebread

Carter Christian Crawford Whitebread

Derek Christian Stamatedes Whitebread

Zander Bradley Christian (So., 5-11, 150) Whitebread

Player to watch

(Jr., (Yr.,6-0, Ht.,185) Wt.)

Having been the focal point of Central Columbia’s offense last year, teams know what to expect from Isaac Gensemer (1,210 total offensive yards, nine rushing TDs) this season. But will they able to stop the durable running back, who has a stronger and more experienced offensive line blocking for him?

(Jr., (Yr.,6-0, Ht.,175) Wt.)

Isaac Christian Gensemer Whitebread

LB CB

Player to watch

Elijah Christian Heintzelman Whitebread (Jr., (Yr.,5-8, Ht.,193) Wt.)

Andrew Fritz Christian (Sr., 5-11, 155) Whitebread

Ryan Christian Letkowski Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-4, Ht.,280) Wt.)

Jared Verse Christian (Jr., 6-4, 195) Whitebread

Zander Bradley Christian (So., 5-11, 150) Whitebread

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Blue Jays pin hopes on new starting QB By DAN REILLY

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SOUTH CENTRE TWP. — Central Columbia coach Scott Dennis was caught off guard when opposing coaches began questioning him about new starting quarterback Trae Devlin. Not that he should have been. “There’s coaches in the league that are asking me about him, and I don’t really, other than they must be talking, I don’t understand how they would know,” Dennis said. “We threw him in against South Williamsport (last year) and he went down in a two-minute drill and scored, but I think he just ripped it up in JVs. “We played (Southern Columbia) twice last year in JVs, and (during the game at Central) he threw for 500 yards, seven touchdowns and no picks. ... He was a gunslinger that day.” The Blue Jays could use that kind of production on a regular basis, and Devlin might be the player to help bring a winning record back to Central Columbia.

Evaluation of last season Coming off a 4-6 season, Dennis noted several reasons why last year played out

BIGGEST SHOES TO FILL Jensen Thivierge, WR/CB Central Columbia’s leading receiver last year (24 receptions, 457 yards, seven touchdowns), Thivierge will also be missed in a secondary that allowed less than 1,000 total passing yards to opponents in 2016. the way it did. “From my perspective and looking at our coaching staff, other than Nate Johnson and Mike Downs, I had a bunch of Berwick guys, and we are completely unfamiliar with football down here,” he said. “So for us, it was a major learning curve. I think between us getting familiar with teams and getting to understand them a little better — we have two game films as opposed to three years or five years or however long a coach is there. That’s difficult.” To compete with powerhouses like Southern Columbia on a yearly basis, Dennis knows that having the proper fitness program in place will pay dividends in the future. “The other part was coming in Janu-

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Valuable experience Serving as Aaron Farver’s backup last year gave Devlin valuable experience, even if it wasn’t under center. “It’s a fairly simplified system, so he’s able to do a lot of thinking, and he’s another year into the system,” Dennis said of Devlin. “I think him being able to watch helped a lot last year.” Devlin’s comfort level running the

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FAST FACTS • HEAD COACH: Scott Dennis, second season. • CAREER RECORD: 8-22 (including two seasons at Holy Redeemer). • LAST SEASON: 4-6. • ASSISTANT COACHES: Dave Parmenteri, E.J. Smith, Nate Johnson, Mike Hall, Mike Downs, Brett Sarnoski, Jason Hippenstiel. • TEAM COLORS: Blue and silver. • HOME FIELD: Blue Jay Stadium. • LEAGUE: PHAC-III. • ALL-TIME RECORD: 295-291-11. • LAST DISTRICT 4 TITLE: 1994. • LAST UNDEFEATED REGULAR SEASON: 1982. • BASIC OFFENSE: Pro-I. • BASIC DEFENSE: 5-2. • MAIN STRENGTH: Experience of returning starters. • MAIN WEAKNESS: Still getting

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68 34 — 210 63 55 — 261 Opp CC First downs 149 117 Rushing yds. 417-1,893 339-1,436 Passing 67-129-6 71-178-6 Passing yds. 984 1,282 Total yds. 2,877 2,718 Fumbles-lost 14-7 19-9 Penalties-yds. 48-377 60-460 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Isaac Gensemer 204-1,122, 9 TDs; Isaac Huntington 4-101, TD; Trae Devlin 12-64, TD; Ky Seesholtz 15-49; Jack Schechterly 9-31; Aaron Farver 52-23, TD; Justin Thivierge 12-21; Justin Mungo 5-18; Luke Hook 1-3; Cole Sweitzer 2-2; Andrew Fritz 3-(-2); Team 2-(-2); Evan Williams 2-(-2); Jensen Thivierge 1-(-2). PASSING — Farver 63-162-6, 1,153 yds, 11 TDs; Devlin 8-150, 129 yds., 2 TDs; Gensemer 0-1-0. RECEIVING — Je. Thivierge 24-457, 5 TDs; Gensemer 10-88; Ju. Thivierge 9-197, 2 TDs; Jared Verse 9-147, TD; Hook 7-155, TD; Ben Smith 6-95, 3 TDs; Zander Bradley 2-79, TD; Matt Fulton 2-17; Devlin 1-27; Jacob Reifer 1-18. SEASON SLATE at Mifflinburg W 21-20 at Lewisburg W 24-17 Towanda W 48-0 Loyalsock L 3-28 at Danville L 14-41 Warrior Run W 32-7 Hughesville L 28-47 at South Williamsport L 20-35 at Southern L 6-49 Bloomsburg L 14-17

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Name Jack Schechterly Luke Hook Brendan Gregory Trae Devlin Jacob Reifer Justin Thivierge Parker Vance Zachary Smith Ian Huntington Dylan Harris Eli Morrison Andrew Fritz Zander Bradley Jared Verse Ky Seesholtz Troy Johnson Isaac Gensemer Ryan Long Cole Sweitzer Justin Mungo Carter Crawford Allen Britton Blaise Williams Owen Gaynor

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‘Let’s run this combination.’ He’s also thinking personnel. Some kids, they just think, on paper this looks great, but I like the way he thinks. I’m convinced he’s going to be a big shocker for some people.”

offense could be the biggest factor to success this season. “Trae’s in his second year, and he’s thinking all the time,” Dennis said. “He’s coming to me just about daily, saying,

The percentage of Scott Dennis’ career wins that came last year in his first season at Central Columbia last year. The Blue Jays finished 4-6 in 2016. Dennis spent the previous two seasons coaching at Holy Redeemer.

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back Isaac Gensemer in 2016. Gensemer finished last season with 1,122 yards and nine rushing touchdowns on 204 carries.

984

The total number of passing yards allowed by the Blue Jays’ defense last season.

The total number of times the Blue Jays’ offense fumbled last season. Central lost nine of those fumbles.

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QUARTERBACKS It didn’t take long for junior starting QB Trae Devlin to prove to second-year coach Scott Dennis that he’s ready to take over the Blue Jays’ offense — and not just physically. “What I like about Trae is he has really good vision,” Dennis said “The few times we had him in games, he has good pocket presence, he doesn’t take his eyes off downfield. We definitely like what he’s able to do, and he escapes the pocket. Probably his greatest asset is his brain — he’s really football-savvy. He communicates with me and talks to me about some combination routes he likes, so he’s always thinking.” Backing up Devlin will be Justin Thivierge, and sophomore Jacob Reifer is listed on the roster as a quarterback. The grade: IIII

RUNNING BACKS Coming off a very successful sophomore season in which he was the most productive member of the offense, Isaac Gensemer is set to play the same role again this year. “He’s the core of our offense and what we do off of that surrounds him,” Dennis said of Gensemer. Backing up Gensemer at TB is senior Andrew Fritz and freshman Troy Johnson, who Dennis says is “very much like Isaac, he might even have a step on Isaac. With carries and reps, we feel like (Johnson) can develop into a really good back.” Expect to see a combination of Jack Schechterly and Ky Seesholtz at FB. The grade: IIII

RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS Although the receiving corps lost a talented player and leading pass-catcher Jensen Thivierge to graduation, there’s plenty of talent that returns. Justin Thivierge and Zander Bradley will be the starters. “Justin’s a returning starter, our second-leading receiver and we’re pretty excited about him,” Dennis said. “He’s going to be one of the stronger receivers in the league. He put in a good offseason.” Seniors Luke Hook and Matt Fulton will also see plenty of playing time at WR, and Jared Verse is back as the starting TE. “He’s ready to explode,” Dennis said of Verse. “He’s a very, very tall, strong, young man who really catches the ball well. We like him a lot. He’s a terrific blocker.” The grade: IIII

Central Columbia blue Jays ter taking a year off from football. “They have excellent size, really good mobility,” Dennis said. Rotating in will be Carter Crawford, Jacob Berkey and Riley O’Neil. The grade: IIII

DEFENSIVE LINE This is a unit that brings back more experience, but there are still some unknowns. Schechterly will return as the DE on the weak side, and Letkowski will start at DT. The other DE spot will be filled by either Verse or Ryan Long, and junior Elijah Heintzelman is slated to start at NG. Freshman Crawford is penciled in as the other starting DT. Britton saw a lot of playing time at DE last year and will most certainly rotate in. Others who should see playing time are O’Neil, Berkey and Wayne Hug. The grade: III

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LINEBACKERS For Dennis, it’s a no-brainer to keep last year’s linebacking unit in tact. So Fritz and Seesholtz will once again be the starters. Both players had nearly identical statistics last year, combining for 195 total tackles and nine tackles for loss. “They look a lot better this year even reading (plays), closing the gap, filling holes,” Dennis said. “I just really like what I see there.” Seesholtz may be the more athletic player of the two, but it’s Fritz who accounts for more responsibility. “He’s undersized, but he is our coach on the field,” Dennis said of Fritz. “He gets us in the right front. He’s moving guys all the time when they’re out of position, so he is our general.” Backing up Seesholtz and Fritz are Ian Huntington and Garrett Carter. The grade: IIIII

DEFENSIVE BACKS This group was tenacious last year when defending passes, so expect much of the same with the loss of just one player (Evan Williams) to graduation. Hook is moving from FS to Williams’ vacant CB spot, and Bradley will take the opposite CB position. FS Allen Britton started in a handful of games last year, while Gensemer retains his role as the starting SS. “All four of those guys started games last year, and they’re solid,” Dennis said. Others rotating in are Johnson, Reifer, Zach Smith and Justin Mungo. The grade: IIIII

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Three of the five players on Central’s offensive line are returning starters, and all saw significant playing time last season. Perhaps the best out of the group is senior RT Ryan Letkowski, who will lead the charge for Gensemer out of the backfield. Next to him is RG Kile Kauwell, and Marcus Smith returns as the starting C. LT Davis Britton played in six games last year on the line, and LG Derek Stamatedes rounds out the starting five af-

The Blue Jays had a solid P in Thivierge last year, and he’ll retain those duties. “He’s booming them pretty good,” Dennis said of Thivierge. Junior Brendan Gregory has never kicked an extra point or field goal at the varsity level, but he’s going to be the placekicker. Thivierge, Johnson, Bradley and Hook could all play roles on both punt and kickoff returns. The grade: IIII

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Senior captain Derien Yeager is moving to a new position on the offensive line this year as the starting center, but no matter where he lines up, he has the speed and power to knock opposing linemen out of his way. “He’s quick as a cat,” Danville coach Jim Keiser said of Yeager. “Him moving (to center) is a big key to watch.”

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Coming off a junior season in which he led the team in tackles (113), Ken Cooper will be called upon again to act as the general of Danville’s defense. Cooper averaged almost 10 tackles per game last year.

Peyton Riley Christian (Jr., 6-1, 160) Whitebread

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Members of the Danville football team are, front row from left: Ryan Palm, Jared Mowery, Gannon Feldmann, head coach Jim Keiser, Derien Yeager, Ken Cooper and Evan Hagenbuch. Second row: Zach Zerbe, Evan Welliver, Ryan Brouse, Shane Kozick, Austin Millar, Eric Sees, Peyton Riley, Ethan Klees, Peyton Persing and Collin Jordan. Third row: Joey Rinaldi, Ben Meloy, Jasen Yoder, Blake Keefer, Matt Dunkle, Jared Meredick, Hugh Vastine, Preston Fausnaught and Donald Kuziak. Fourth row: Jacob Shingara, Graden Feldmann, Brett McGaw, Joey Harris, Colton Sidler, Colten Esenwein, Kyler Gabel, Cameron Whitney and Tyler Simas. Fifth row: Brady Hill, Reed Shultz, Ian Persing, Kayden Riley, Dawson Follmer, Jaydon Diven, Jagger Dressler, Logan Walters, C.J. Outt, Carter Conmy and Van Merchant.

QUARTERBACKS Peyton Riley will once again be under center as Danville’s starting quarterback this year, but what comes as a surprise is that he had competition in earning the job. Riley’s little brother, Kayden, was “pushing (Peyton) and throwing the ball better than him” during 7-on-7s in the preseason, according to Danville coach Jim Keiser. Peyton finally cemented his status as the starter three weeks before the Ironmen’s Week 1 game against Bloomsburg. The quarterback competition is good news for the Ironmen, not only because Kayden’s a freshman, but because both he and Peyton could line up at WR if needed. Freshman Ian Persing is third on the depth chart. The grade: III

RUNNING BACKS Filling the shoes of graduate fullback Trent Hilkert may be a tall task, but Keiser has a plan this year for Danville’s running backs, and it’s not to focus solely on one or two players. Instead, Danville will use a steady rotation of FB Gannon Feldmann, HB Joey Harris and WB Eric Sees, along with others including Ryan Palm, Zach Zerbe, Austin Millar and starting wide receiver Peyton Persing to divvy up the workload. The grade: IIII

RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS Keiser is excited about Persing and TE Shane Kozick after both players enjoyed breakout sophomore years. Keiser says Persing’s body has transformed from last year, making him a stronger and more physical receiver. “He’s got biceps coming out everywhere,” Keiser said of Persing. Keiser is also delighted with the work Kozick put in during the offseason. “(Kozick’s) bigger, stronger and faster,” Keiser said. “He’s had the best camp of anyone.” Other players who could rotate in include Kayden Riley, Ian Persing and Evan Welliver. Newcomer Ethan Klees could also be in the mix. “He’s figuring out his routes still, but I think he’ll be fine,” Keiser said. The grade: IIII

OFFENSIVE LINE The success of Danville’s offense starts up front, and the Ironmen have an impressive one this year that includes LT Ryan Brouse, LG Ken Cooper, C Derien Yeager, RG Preston Fausnaught and RT Jared Mowery. Yeager might be the most feared player in the group, even though he moved from LT to C this year. Fausnaught “has really gotten so much bigger and so much stronger,” according to Keiser, and Mowery has been playing all sorts of different positions throughout his four-year career at Danville. The only

problem with the Ironmen’s offensive line is a lack of depth behind the starters. The grade: IIIII

DEFENSIVE LINE Danville’s defensive front, coupled with its linebackers, could easily make life miserable for opponents this year. On the ends, Evan Hagenbuch and Brouse have gotten the starting nod, while Yeager will be responsible for clogging up the middle at NG again this year. But the starters are subject to change depending on which play the Ironmen call. The Ironmen often drop back linemen and move linebackers up in order to disguise blitzes, so multiple variations of the 3-5 can be expected. Linebackers who could show up on the line include Fausnaught and Mowery, and Vastine should rotate in on the line when the starters need a breather. The grade: IIIII

LINEBACKERS As if breaking through the defensive line wasn’t tough enough, Danville’s opponents will have to deal with a solid group of linebackers who all have experience. The outside spots will be manned by Kozick and Sees, while Mowery and Fausnaught will start on the inside. Cooper will hold everything together in the middle and is in charge of making sure everyone else is in the right

position on each play. The grade: III

DEFENSIVE BACKS Traditionally, Danville’s DBs are a nightmare for opponents, and Keiser describes this year’s group as “fairly solid.” Moving from CB to S this year is Peyton Riley. The starting CBs will be Palm, who’s “not going to stand out, but he’s going to do his job,” Keiser said, and Persing, who recently ran a 4.43 40-yard dash on the grass, so “getting him on (Danville’s new) turf is going to be exciting.” The Ironmen have options for backups, including Kozick, who started at S last year and could move there in order to give Riley some rest. The grade: IIII

SPECIAL TEAMS Peyton Riley was a more than adequate kicker and punter last season and has retained his starting role at both positions, even though Keiser says there’s going to be a competition. Kozick has been begging Keiser to let him return kickoffs and Keiser finally agreed. The other kick return position will be manned by a combination of Harris and Klees. The trio of Kozick, Klees and Harris could all see time returning punts. The grade: III

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Danville seniors have sights set on more By DAN REILLY

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DANVILLE — In 2014, Danville finished 1-9. Some of the freshmen on that squad were Gannon Feldmann, Evan Hagenbuch, Ryan Palm, Jared Mowery, Ken Cooper and Derien Yeager. Those six are all seniors now, and there’s a good chance they’ll tell you the Ironmen haven’t changed their approach, even since that dreadful freshman season. The biggest reason for Danville’s success is the approach its coaching staff takes with its players every year. “We haven’t changed,” Danville coach Jim Keiser said. “We have great continuity on our coaching staff, so the kids know what they’re getting when they come up through the program. When we go three out of four years in the district championship and then go 1-9, that’s tough. But we knew we were going to take our lumps that year. “That year we were 1-9, we did the same things we did every year. We knew the freshmen had talent, and they did, because here they are.” And they surely have their sights set on more than one win this season. This year’s senior group has a chance to lead a talented corps of youngsters that helped the team reach the district final last year against Montoursville. “The funny thing is last year, when we were ranked, I told (our players) I thought we didn’t deserve to be ranked,” Keiser said. “I told them they needed to put the work in, and the metamorphosis has been there this year. This year, I think they’re good enough to be ranked.” It seems like every year brings a new crop of talent to Danville, even if it’s just a few players who stick out. But as the years go by, the more experience everyone gets, the better off the Ironmen are. “The younger kids see that if they work real hard, they can get to where the seniors are,” Keiser said. Having the aforementioned seniors as

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DANvILLE’s GANNoN FELDmANN, lower center, dives for the goal line to score in the third quarter of a game against Montoursville at Danville last September. the only ones on Danville’s roster is a testament to the work they’ve put in through difficult times. “The senior class started out with 14 kids and we have six now,” Keiser said. “They were 1-9, but they still worked their butts off to get back to the playoffs. They were 1-9, but that was one year. I remember a time when Danville football went

nine or 10 years without a playoff berth.” The recent season without a playoff berth serves as a reminder of the uncertainty teams can face on any given year. It’s not something Keiser takes for granted. “I got asked after having that run in the district championships how our numbers kept going down,” Keiser said. “A

couple years ago, we had 31, 32 kids. Now I have 49 kids on the roster. It’s a credit to the kids who stuck it out and busted their butts.” Dan Reilly can be reached at (570) 3871234 ext. 1331 or by email at dan.reilly@ pressenterprise.net. Follow him on Twitter at @Dan_Reilly51.

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ROSTER No. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 19 21 22 23 25 28 30 33 34 35 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 64 65 66 68 70 71 72 74 75 76 77 80 85

Name Yr. Kayden Riley Fr. Jaydon Diven Fr. Evan Welliver Jr. Ian Persing Fr. Shane Kozick Jr. Austin Millar Jr. Peyton Riley Jr. Cameron Whitney So. Eric Sees Jr. Colton Sidler So. Gannon Feldmann Sr. Brett McGaw So. Ethan Klees Sr. Peyton Persing Jr. Donald Kuziak Jr. Logan Walters Fr. Zach Zerbe Jr. Jagger Dressler Fr. Joey Harris So. Carter Conmy Fr. Dawson Follmer Fr. Evan Hagenbuch Sr. Ryan Palm Sr. Graden Feldmann So. Jared Mowery Sr. Brady Hill Fr. Ken Cooper Sr. Crossficco Vetro Sr. Blake Keefer So. Ben Meloy Jr. C.J. Outt Fr. Jasen Yoder Jr. Derien Yeager Sr. Collin Jordan Jr. Tyler Simas Fr. Jacob Shingara So. Ryan Brouse Jr. Preston Fausnaught Jr. Reed Schultz Fr. Matt Dunkle Jr. Gabriel Erdley Fr. Joey Rinaldi So. Van Merchant Fr. Michel Pena De La PazSo. Jared Meredick Jr. Matt Nancarvis Jr. Hugh Vastine Jr. Colton Esenwein So. Kyler Gabel So.

Ht. 5-10 5-9 5-19 5-11 6-0 5-9 6-1 5-7 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-7 5-10 5-10 5-8 5-8 5-10 5-5 5-10 5-9 6-1 5-10 5-7 6-1 5-9 6-1 5-10 5-9 5-9 5-10 5-9 5-10 6-1 5-9 5-6 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-11 5-10 5-8 6-1 5-9 5-11 6-1 6-6 6-0 5-10

FAST FACTS Wt. 150 157 160 162 170 160 160 115 182 148 185 170 135 153 145 110 172 150 152 180 150 240 175 182 225 180 230 220 175 164 185 174 265 170 160 156 206 218 170 174 215 207 190 174 185 230 240 140 158

Pos. QB/DB WR/DB WR/CB/S QB/WR/DB TE/S HB/CB QB/WR/CB WR/CB HB/OLB QB/OLB QB/HB/LB TE/DB WR/DB WR/CB WR/OLB RB/DB FB/ILB HB/DB HB/CB/OLB FB/ILB ATH OT/DT HB/CB WB/LB TE/ILB C/DL OG/MLB OL/DL OL/DL G/OLB OL/DL LB OT/NG TE/LB OL/DL OL/LB C/DT OG/DT OL/DL OG/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DT OL/DL C/DT OL/DL OT/DT TE/OLB WR/CB

GO FIGURE

• HEAD COACH: Jim Keiser, ninth season. • CAREER RECORD: 63-32. • LAST SEASON: 7-5. • ASSISTANT COACHES: Chris Coombe, Bill Freeman, Brian Raup, Stacey Puckey, John Weber, Brian Klock, Kevin Kline, KEISER Marty Palm, Dan Feldmann, Joy Hall, Ryan Butters. • TEAM COLORS: Orange and purple. • HOME FIELD: Ironmen Stadium. • LEAGUE: PHAC-II. • ALL-TIME RECORD: 549-461-50. • LAST DISTRICT 4 TITLE: 2012. • LAST UNDEFEATED REGULAR SEASON: 2010. • BASIC OFFENSE: Wing-T. • BASIC DEFENSE: 3-5. • MAIN STRENGTH: Team chemistry. • MAIN WEAKNESS: Depth on offensive line. • LAST YEAR’S STATISTICS:

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114 70

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75 96 79 47 48 61 Opp 169 445-1,705 91-182-19 1,518

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— 364 — 229 D 212 526-3,514 53-113-6 891

The percentage of Danville’s total plays that were runs last season. The Ironmen rushed 526 times and attempted 113 passes.

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DANvILLE’S PEYTON PERSING, left, stiffarms Central Columbia’s Ian Huntington on an 80-yard kick return during a game last September in Danville. Total yds. Fumbles-lost Penalties-yds.

3,223 4,405 24-8 21-12 47-405 79-697 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Trent Hilkert 179-1,328, 16 TDs; Gannon Feldmann 144-1,149, 11 TDs; Joey Harris 31-357, 3 TDs; Peyton Riley 96-345, 4 TDs; Austin Millar 32-158; Zach Zerbe 22-101, 3 TDs; Ryan Palm 11-63; Eric Sees 4-17; Peyton Persing 1-7; Shane Kozick 1-(-1); Team 7-(-10). PASSING — Riley 52-112-6, 853 yds., 10 TDs; Feldmann 1-1-0, 28 yds. RECEIVING — Kozick 26-431, 5 TDs; Persing 17-359, 5 TDs; Feldmann 5-43; Dyson Harward 3-31; Hilkert 2-5; Sees 1-12. SEASON SLATE at Bloomsburg W 24-14 at South Williamsport W 29-13 Montoursville L 30-42 at Milton W 67-20 Central W 41-14 Mount Carmel L 14-21 at Lewisburg L 7-10 Southern L 7-47 at Shamokin W 38-7 Warrior Run W 63-6 District 4 Class 3A semifinal at Loyalsock W 34-7 District 4 Class 3A final at Montoursville L 10-28

30.3

The points per game scored by Danville last year in 12 games. The Ironmen scored a season-high 67 points in a win at Milton.

7.4

The yards per carry gained by Danville’s Trent Hilkert last year. The graduated Hilkert ran for more than 1,300 yards and 16 touchdowns.

BIGGEST SHOES TO FILL Trent Hilkert, FB/OLB The heart and soul of the Ironmen last season, Hilkert was the most productive member of the offense with more than 1,300 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns. Defensively, Hilkert was a difference-maker even when he was dinged up with injuries. He contributed 34 tackles, six for loss.

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Player to watch John Ayres no longer has to throw the ball and can focus on what he does best: Running the football. Moving to RB should be a natural fit for Ayres, who had a team-high700 rushing yards last year as a quarterback.

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Logan Wills Christian (So., 6-0, 195) Whitebread

Collin Herb Christian (So., 6-0, 260) Whitebread

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Michael Cuff Christian (Sr., 5-11, 160) Whitebread

Tanner Karycki Christian (Jr., 5-11, 175) Whitebread

Tom Reisinger Christian (So., 6-3, 205) Whitebread

Billy Anderson Christian (Jr., 6-2, 270) Whitebread

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CJChristian Reichard (Sr., 5-11, 175) Whitebread

Jack Chapman Christian (So., 6-2, 185) Whitebread

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Collin Herb Christian (So., 6-0, 260) Whitebread

Manus McCracken is the brains and beef behind Mount Carmelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense. An A student of the game, McCracken had a team-high 104 tackles last year and is also a top student in the class room with a 1,500 on his SATs. That combination of smarts and skills should be a solid foundation for his senior season.

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Collin Christian Krakowski Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-2, Ht.,230) Wt.)

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Nick Christian Troutman Whitebread

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Mount Carmel makes switch at QB By ADAM ROBERTS Press Enterprise Writer

MOUNT CARMEL — Mount Carmel coach John Darrah felt like Tommy Reisinger was his quarterback of the future. He just needed to see him in pads first. Darrah got a couple looks at Reisinger last year as a freshman, including a playoff game when previous starting quarterback John Ayres left injured. It wasn’t easy for Reisinger to unseat Ayres this offseason, despite his coaches giving him a vote of confidence. “From the beginning of the year they told me John might be going to running back and that I would be taking reps with the first team,” Reisinger said. “I was really excited. Just had to work hard and get

better every day.” The Red Tornadoes prepared like they would be without Ayres against South Williamsport in the district playoffs, and Ayres only made it three passes in before throwing an interception and being taken out for a healthy Reisinger. Reisinger didn’t exactly set the world on fire, but still showed poise in making his playoff debut as a freshman, completing 9 of his 20 passes for 74 yards. Reisinger admitted that once he threw his first pass against South Williamsport, “all the butterflies left.” Reisinger has improved enough in the offseason to let Darrah move Ayres to running back. “(Reisinger) really surprised us,” Darrah said. “He wasn’t really a quarterback

coming up through the ranks and he just “I thought it would play out like that really took ownership of it.” last year,” he said. “Knowing that I might Reisinger had an inkling that he might get the starting job made me work 10 times win the starting job, and that led him to harder than I did last year.” be more ready than most sophomores that Right now, Reisinger is mastering readtake over as a starting quarterback. Please see MCA page 24

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MOunT CARMEl’S Tommy McDonald knocks the ball away from Loyalsock’s Alec lit- MOunT CARMEl’S CJ REiChARD goes up for a catch over Danville’s Peyton Riley tle in the end zone during a game last season. Little still made the catch for a touchdown. after Riley slipped on the wet grass during a game at Danville last season.

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MeMbers of the 2017 Mount CarMel area high sChool football teaM are, front row, from left: Jaylen Delaney, CJ reichard, rosalino Mangiapane, nathan slotterback, Michael Cuff, Manus McCraken, Collin Krakowski, boris brendan, harrison rees, tommy McDonald, Daniel barker, Zachary rowe and Drew Yagodinskie. Second row: Keegan brown, John ayres, Michael hood, Zachary artman, Jacob rees, billy anderson, avery Demko, tanner Karycki, Christopher ehmann, Michael Makowski, nick troutman, brad shurock, shane Weidner, Jack Chapman, logan Wills and Maddox reed. Third row: Jagr Delaney, noah fry, ben hidlay, aaron Christiana, Damon Dowkus, Connor Krakowski, reed Witkoski, shawn sheptock, tyler owens, Jimmy smith, tom reisinger, noah berkoski, Jared stewart, Jacob Klokis, Collin herb and Marshall Mirachi. Back row, coaching staff: Joe hajcak, Jose gonzalo, Vic Komaski, Jeff sluck, sean McCollum, John Darrah, Matt Mankiewicz, Carl stine, brian Christiana, bob Veach and bill Joraskie. the-tackles running of Ayres with home run-type speed. “All guys have a little bit of different qualities to them,” Darrah said. tommy reisinger will lead the offense “Tanner’s the home run guy, the fast guy. in 2017, with John ayres moving to RB. John is the most experienced and physical The decision wasn’t an easy one, with coach runner. Real good vision.“ John Darrah insisting that it was a QB battle the grade: IIII for the starting spot all summer. In reality, the cards were stacked in Reisinger’s favor. RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS With Ayres at QB, Mount Carmel struggled Mount Carmel will miss Wes Shurock, to establish a potent passing attack the previous two years. He was more than depend- last year’s graduated starter who had six reable as a ballcarrier and more than durable ceiving TDs in 2016. The Red Tornadoes run two-tight end sets, and logan Wills startas a QB. The inevitable decision to move Ayres to RB only made sense. Reisinger has ed almost every game last year opposite Shurock but wasn’t nearly the pass catcher the natural build for a QB while Ayres fits his counterpart was. Wills finished with just the build of a RB more. three receptions compared to Shurock’s 17. the grade: IIII nick troutman will replace Shurock, but it remains to be seen if the two can replace RUNNING BACKS Shurock’s production. It doesn’t matter too Ayres led the team last year with 788 much though, because in Darrah’s offense, rushing yards as a QB. All eyes will be on tight ends need to be able to block first. him to see what he can finally do as a the grade: III RB. This year will be somewhat different for Ayres, as the team won’t have to rely OFFENSIVE LINE on him to generate most of the offensive Darrah found himself in a unique posiproduction like the past two years. Joining tion this year. LT brendan boris, LG Collin him is a stable of backs that may include Krakowski, C billy anderson, RG harup to six different RBs that will work into the rotation. “I think we have a good stable rison rees and RT Collin herb all return up front. “That’s something that doesn’t of backs,” Darrah said. “We got four, five happen very often,” Darrah said. “I’ve never maybe even six guys that we’ll use a little been part of a team coaching where that’s bit there. They’re all very good runners. It’s happened before.” Darrah knows that for going to help us stay fresh.” Nonetheless, don’t expect that to eat into Ayres’ touches Mount Carmel’s offense to have any success too much. The only other back that will see this season, especially with a new QB, the a significant amount of touches is tanner offensive line has to be the strength of the offense. “They have to be a strength of our Karycki, who complements the between-

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team if we want to be successful,” Darrah with how we’re running around and making said. “We’ve definitely got some versatile some tackles. We expect our linebackers to skills, some good linemen. We’ve just got to definitely be the strength of our defense.” go out there and execute.” the grade: IIIII the grade: IIII

DEFENSIVE LINE Krakowski and herb will play tackle, and anderson will specialize at NT in runheavy sets. On the edge, Michael hood returns after a standout sophomore campaign. Hood led the Mount Carmel defense with six sacks and 11 hurries. Opposite him, boris steps in but is inexperienced. Boris appeared in six games last year on defense, recording just one hurry and 19 tackles in 11 games. the grade: IIII

LINEBACKERS Mount Carmel’s defensive signal caller and leading tackler from 2016 is back in MLB Manus McCracken. Don’t expect opposing coaches to be able to hide too much from McCracken, who scored nearly 1,500 on his SATs and is an equally intelligent football player, forcing three fumbles, recording nine tackles for loss and 104 total tackles in 2016. With Ayres alongside him at OLB, the Red Tornadoes LBs have plenty of speed to go with smarts. “John actually started the season at free safety (in 2016), then we moved him to linebacker and he made an immediate impact there,” Darrah said. In six games at linebacker, Ayres was able to jump to No. 2 on the team in tackling with 63. “We just have a lot of speed at linebacker” Darrah said. “We’re really happy

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Darrah has players with experience in the secondary, but no one has been able to establish themselves as the front-runner for the starting jobs at safety or corner. Senior Michael Cuff returns with some experience, but is expected to compete with freshman shawn sheptock and junior avery Demko at CB. Demko also has shown he’s capable at safety and is also battling with tommy McDonald and CJ reichard for a spot there. “We’ve been really heavy with the rotating of guys,” Darrah said. “It’s been ultra competitive and it picks everything up in practice. A lot of the time when those guys aren’t in, they’re over running routes against the guys they’re competing with.” the grade: III

SPECIAL TEAMS rosalino Mangiapane joined the team as a freshman and has grown into a consistent kicking threat. As a junior, he connected on 34 of 37 PATs and was 1 for 3 on field goal attempts, hitting from 30 yards. “Last year, he was extremely consistent in extra points, made a couple field goals for us,” Darrah said. “This year we expect his extra points to be automatic and we expect to a little bit more dangerous in kicking field goals. We expect him to be a weapon for us.” the grade: IIIII

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MOUNT CARMEL’S SHANE WEIDNER breaks free from a Loyalsock defender for a short gain during a game at Mount Carmel last season.

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Continued from page 22 ing defenses before the snap and making sure his footwork is correct on dropbacks. So far, the sophomore has excelled at play-action but also said he has shown progress as pocket passer. “They put in more pass plays, but they still have all their running plays in,” Reisinger said. “They just put different pass plays in for me.”

Mount Carmel still has Ayres, so that means they’ll be running the football plenty. An experienced line benefits both the new quarterback and the experienced running game. “It helps a lot knowing that they’re all back and that they can block really good,” Reisinger said. “Most of them are seniors, but the ones that aren’t are going to be very good.” Adam Roberts can be reached at (570) 387-1234, ext. 1339 or by email at sports@ pressenterprise.net. Follow him on Twitter at @RealAdamRoberts.

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Passes thrown by Tommy Reisinger last year. He was the primary backup to John Ayres, but takes over as the starting QB this season.

ROSTER Ht. 5-11 5-11 5-11 6-0 6-1 5-11 5-7 5-7 6-3 5-9 6-2 5-7 5-7 5-10 5-10 5-9 5-10

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BIGGEST SHOES TO FILL Lane Tanney, TB Tanney accounted for nearly 1,100 yards of total offense. It was an important element to have out of the backfield, especially with his abilities as a receiver. Tanney led Mount Carmel with 30 catches for 462 yards. It will be hard to replace that sort of receiving production.

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Interceptions by Mount Carmel’s defense in 2016.

Yr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr.

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Team-high number of tackles MLB Manus McCracken had last year.

Name Tanner Karycki Jacob Reese CJ Reichard Logan Wills Shawn Sheptock Tommy McDonald Tyler Owens Noah Berkoski Tom Reisinger Avery Demko Daniel Barker Zachary Rowe Reed Witkoski Nick Troutman John Ayres Shane Weidner Damon Dowkus

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Opp MCA 143 184 334-1,967 480-2,399 82-163-5 81-170-5 1,539 1,238 3,506 3,637 18-11 17-9 69-503 66-595 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — John Ayres 179-788, 13 TDs; Lane Tanney 99-718, 6 TDs; Zach Zarkowski 86-441, 4 TDs; Tanner Karycki 43-198, 3 TDs; C.J. Reichard 36-173, 2 TDs; Shane Weidner 11-50; Jacob Rees 3-13; Mike Anzulavich 3-12; Nick Troutman 4-10; Bruce Carl 4-8; Manus McCracken 2-2; Tommy McDonald 2-0; Zach Rowe 1-(-1); Tommy Reisinger 10-(-2); Team 4-(-31). PASSING — Ayres 70-144-5, 1,146 yds., 9 TDs; Reisinger 1023-0, 85 yds., TD; Tommy McDonald 1-1-0, 7 yds. RECEIVING — Tanney 30-462, 2 TDs; Wes Shurock 17-341, 6 TDs; McCracken 10-90; Reichard 8-209; Jack Chapman 4-72, TD; Karycki 3-50; Logan Wills 3-43, TD; Weidner 2-45; Rees 2-28; Michael Hood 1-(-1). SEASON SLATE Loyalsock W 42-41 at Shikellamy L 0-35 Southern L 34-63 at Montoursville L 29-31 North Schuylkill L 14-28 at Danville W 21-14 Milton W 48-0 at Lewisburg W 28-14 Selinsgrove L 21-42 at Shamokin W 42-14 District 4 Class 2A semifinal at South Williamsport L 40-0 First downs Rushing-yds. Passing Passing yds. Total yds. Fumbles-lost Penalties-yds.

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• HEAD COACH: John Darrah, third season. • CAREER RECORD: 11-11. • LAST SEASON: 5-6. • ASSISTANT COACHES: Carl Stine, Matt Mankiewicz, Rob Varano, Bill Joraskie, Sean McCollum, Bob Veach, Shawn Sheptock, Vic Komaski, Jordan Marlow. • TEAM COLORS: Red and white. • HOME FIELD: Silver Bowl. • LEAGUE: PHAC-II. • ALL-TIME RECORD: 838-320-59. • LAST DISTRICT 4 TITLE: 2011. • LAST UNDEFEATED REGULAR SEASON: 2008. • BASIC OFFENSE: Shotgun wing. • BASIC DEFENSE: 4-3. • MAIN STRENGTH: Work ethic. • MAIN WEAKNESS: Experience against tough schedule. • LAST YEAR’S STATISTICS:

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Average yards per carry by John Ayres as quarterback in 2016. 30 32 34 44 45 47 53 54 55 56 58 60 61 65 67 70 72 75 76 77 79 88 99

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Brandon Christian Hardiman Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-1, Ht.,170) Wt.)

Ethan Christian Rinehamer Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-3, Ht.,330) Wt.)

Player to watch Jake Anderson ran for more than 1,500 yards last year, averaging 137.6 yards per game. But he might be featured more in the passing game this year. He averaged 9 yards per reception on just four catches last year, numbers that should increase in 2017.

Jake Anderson Christian (Sr., 5-10, 185) Whitebread

Devon Christian Anusiewicz Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-2, Ht.,310) Wt.)

David Piestrak Christian (Jr., 6-2, 195) Whitebread

Zachary Wolfe Christian (Sr., 6-1, 220) Whitebread

Beau Getz Christian (Sr., 5-11, 225) Whitebread

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Bryce Koser Christian (Jr., 6-4-195) Whitebread

Zachary Wolfe Christian (Sr., 6-1, 220) Whitebread

Connor Hazlet Christian (Jr., 6-1, 190) Whitebread

Brandon Christian Hardiman Whitebread

Camdon Christian Capece Whitebread

(Jr., 5-10, (Yr., Ht.,210) Wt.)

Austin Ford Christian (Sr., 6-2, 240) Whitebread

Tyler Stevens got on the field last year as an injury replacement, and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint. After adjusting to his starting role, he had a pick-six against Hanover and blocked a potential game-winning field goal later in the season. His natural instincts and knack for making plays should fit perfectly as he enters his second year as a starter.

(Sr., (Yr.,6-1, Ht.,170) Wt.)

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Colton Babcock Christian (Sr., 5-8, 165) Whitebread

Austin Sult Christian (Sr., 6-0, 215) Whitebread

Connor Hazlet Christian (Jr., 6-1, 190) Whitebread

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Devon Christian Anusiewicz Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-2, Ht.,310) Wt.)

Beau Getz Christian (Sr., 5-11, 225) Whitebread

OLB Austin Sult Christian (Sr., 6-0, 215) Whitebread

Austin Ford Christian (Sr., 6-2, 240) Whitebread

Tyler Stevens Christian (Jr., 5-10, 195) Whitebread

Adam Bukavich Christian (Sr., 6-0, 160) Whitebread

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MeMbers of the Northwest football teaM are, front row from left: adam bukavich, brandon hardiman, Zach Carr, Jake anderson, beau Getz, Colton babcock, austin ford, Zachary wolfe, steven bingman,Peyton schwartz, austin sult, Marty Zugarek, Devon anusiewicz and ethan rinehamer. Second row: tyler stevens, Kody Verosky, JJ whitesell, Nico amante, Connor hazlet, Jack wessler, David Piestrak, George May, bryce Koser, Jt brubaker, hunter lukavitch,Curtis Gregory, austin benscoter. Back row: Head coach lon hazlet, Camdon Capece, Jt Verbinski, blake Miller, seth Milich, brendan Dixon, Damian saunders, Chase hoover, hunter hardy, lucas acornley, Jayden remensnyder, sam saxe and assistant coach bryce harrison.

QUARTERBACKS David Piestrak is the incumbent starter with a year under his belt. His command, throwing and pre-snap reads have all improved over the offseason. His numbers were what someone would expect of a first-time starting QB: just under 50 percent completion with 776 yards and seven TDs to six interceptions. Since then, Piestrak has gotten better, and everyone on the team has taken notice of his improved arm strength and tighter spirals in 7-on-7s. the grade: IIII

RUNNING BACKS Jake anderson ran for 1,514 yards in 11 games last year, and there’s not much more a team could ask out of a running back. This year, the Rangers might ask something a little bit different of him though. He was a fine downhill runner in 2016, but the Rangers were so run-heavy that opponents stacked the box to force them to throw into tight man coverage. That’s no longer the case. The Rangers are better at QB, and Anderson plans on being a factor in both the running and the passing games. “He worked extremely hard in the weight room and he’s a much bigger version of Jake Anderson,” coach Lon Hazlet said. Piestrak adds an extra element to the backfield, having run for 412 yards and 6 TDs last year. beau Getz and tyler stevens also have experience carrying the

ball with 15 carries apiece last year. the grade: IIIII

guys.” It’s a good position to be in if you’re Hazlet. The Rangers are left with a capable senior to replace anyone on the line if an injury should arise. The other starters are LT Camdon Capece, C Zachary wolfe, RG Devon anusiewicz and RT ethan rinehamer. Regardless of who falls in at LG, the Rangers would be senior to senior across the line except for Capece, a junior. Wolfe and Anusiewicz are three-year starters on the interior. the grade: IIII

good team,” Stevens said. “Ever since then I’ve had the confidence for whatever I put my mind to.” Colton babcock takes over at the other OLB spot and will have to step up to stand out in this group of linebackers. Babcock recovered a fumble in 2016 but had only 19 tackles. He also qualified for states as a wrestler, which means he’s a dedicated athlete. the grade: IIII

DEFENSIVE LINE DE ford, NT sult, DT anusiewicz and DE wolfe are all seniors, but they have the tough task of replacing Womelsdorf. “He dominated people weekly,” Lon Hazlet said of Womelsdorf. “He was a leader and worked hard in practice. Replacing that leadership and physicality won’t come easy for us.” Ford and Sult had a sack apiece last year, while Anusiewicz and Ford combined for 61 tackles in 2016. Ford is a returning all-conference DE and should be the backbone of the line. the grade: III

There was some shuffling of the secondary during the offseason, but Lon Hazlet still thinks it’s one of the strongest spots on the team. After spending 2016 at corner, Connor hazlet and hardiman move to safety, leaving the two cornerback spots an open competition between bryce Koser, adam bukavich and Piestrak. Piestrak would be the logical choice if he wasn’t already the starting QB. Piestrak intercepted a pair of passes in 2016. Hardiman and Hazlet are the only other members of the secondary to intercept a pass last year. the grade: IIII

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Hazlet’s offensive line is mostly set. There’s an open competition at LG with seniors austin sult, steven bingman and Marty Zugarek vying for the spot. “We don’t know yet,” Lon Hazlet said. “That position is up for grabs. We’ve got three seniors there ... who all bring different assets to our game. We like all three of those

MLB Getz and OLB stevens combined for 99 tackles and nine tackles for loss last year. Stevens also had two interceptions, and Getz caused a fumble and recovered two others. “The game after I got hurt is when I really took charge. I thought that if me and some of my buddies put the team on my back, we’re going to be a really

Jack wessler was a pleasant surprise for the Rangers, playing as a 14-year-old freshman in 2016. He connected on 22 of 32 PATs and also showed he can perform in the weight room, squatting and deadlifting a combined 900 pounds. sam saxe will punt for the Rangers. the grade: III

RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS Northwest has high hopes for this inexperienced group. None of the returning group averaged more than a reception per game in 2016. But Connor hazlet and brandon hardiman are both 6-foot-1 targets that spent the whole offseason working to get better. WR Ezra Judge and TE Dylan Womelsdorf filled specific roles last year — one as a pass catcher, the other primarily as a blocker — before they graduated. Hazlet and Hardiman should pick up that slack on the outside, and TE austin ford is a near physical match for Womelsdorf at 6-foot-2, 240 pounds. “We think we’ve got two of the best wideouts around,” Lon Hazlet said. “We add a couple more guys to that ... and I think we’re very talented at the wideout position. We have a big tight end in Austin Ford, and can bring Tyler Stevens in some at the tight end some. Tyler brings a nastiness and physicality at that position.” the grade: IIII

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Name Adam Bukavich Tyler Stevens Brandon Hardiman Kody Verosky JJ Whitesell Nico Amante Connor Hazlet Jack Wessler Lucas Welliver David Piestrak Zach Carr George May Gavin Davis Bryce Koser JT Brubaker John Krzywicki Hunter Lukavitch Jake Anderson Curtis Gregory Beau Getz Austin Benscoter Colton Babcock Austin Ford Camdon Capece Zachary Wolfe Steven Bingman JT Verbinski Blake Miller Peyton Schwartz Austin Sult Marty Zugarek Seth Milich Devon Anusiewicz Trey Faux Brendan Dixon Ethan Rinehamer Damian Saunders Chase Hoover Hunter Hardy Lucas Acornley Jayden Remensynder Ryan Wassell Sam Saxe

Yr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Jr. So. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr.

Ht. 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-0 5-8 5-7 6-1 5-10 5-10 6-2 6-1 5-10 5-10 6-4 5-9 5-8 5-9 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-9 5-8 6-2 5-10 6-1 5-9 6-2 6-0 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-10 6-2 5-9 6-0 6-3 5-8 5-7 6-0 6-1 5-11 5-10 6-0

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• HEAD COACH: Lon Hazlet, third season (30th year overall). • CAREER RECORD: 14-8 (100-75 at Karns City, DuBois, Pittston and Panther Valley). • LAST SEASON: 7-4. • ASSISTANT COACHES: None. HAZLET • TEAM COLORS: Navy blue and gold. • HOME FIELD: Lewis and Miller Stadium. • LEAGUE: Wyoming Valley Conference AA/A. • ALL-TIME RECORD: 319-495-9. • LAST DISTRICT 2 TITLE: 2009. • LAST UNDEFEATED REGULAR SEASON: None. • BASIC OFFENSE: Multiple. • BASIC DEFENSE: 4-3. • MAIN STRENGTH: Experience. • MAIN WEAKNESS: Complacency. • LAST YEAR’S STATISTICS:

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Yards QB David Piestrak threw for as first-year starter as a sophomore.

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The number of fumbles by Northwest’s opponents in 2016.

NORTHWEST’S JAKE ANDERSON is tackled by Hanover Area’s Sterling Wade during a game last October. Fumbles-lost Penalties-yds.

30-7 15-7 60-443 63-496 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Jake Anderson 238-1,514, 16 TDs; David Piestrak 108-412, 6 TDs; Jack Stancavage 39-185, 5 TDs; Ezra Judge 17-160, 2 TDs; Beau Getz 15-69, TD; Tyler Stevens 15-67; Colton Babcock 7-9; Nick Levandowski 1-2; Zach Carr 2-1; Gavin Davis 1-(-3); Team 3-(-5). PASSING — Piestrak 62-127-5, 776 yds., 7 TDs; Brandon Hardiman 1-4-1, 34 yds.; Stevens 2-4-0, 37 yds.; Team 0-1-0. RECEIVING — Judge 19-328, 4 TDs; Connor Hazlet 13-134; Hardiman 11-136; Adam Bukavich 6-74; Womelsdorf 7-89, TD; Anderson 4-45, TD; Austin Ford 4-31; Bryce Koser 1-6; Stevens 1-4. SEASON SLATE North Penn L 6-41 Lake-Lehman W 33-13 at Western Wayne L 19-32 at Lackawanna Trail L 19-35 Nanticoke W 35-16 at Holy Redeemer W 40-13 Hanover W 28-22 at GAR W 20-17 at Meyers W 14-13 Tunkhannock W 49-35 District 2 Class A final Lackawanna Trail L 14-45

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Percentage of Northwest’s offensive plays that were passes last year, or a little more than 12 pass attempts per game.

BIGGEST SHOES TO FILL Dylan Womelsdorf, TE/DE Womelsdorf was a staple for Northwest on the edge, both on offense and defense. Despite facing consistent double teams, he still managed five tackles for loss and a sack last season. On offense, he was a very good blocking tight end, more than capable of sealing the edge on outside runs and tall enough to go up and make a tough catch.

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ABOvE: Northwest’s Ezra Judge, right, is stopped by Lackawanna Trail’s Zac Cost on a kick return during the first quarter of a district playoff game last November at Northwest. RIghT: Northwest’s Jake Anderson, center, gets a block from Luke Pavill on a touchdown run against Lackawanna Trail during the first quarter of a district playoff game last November at Northwest. Press Enterprise file

Improved Piestrak has Rangers optimistic By ADAM ROBERTS Press Enterprise Writer

SHICKSHINNY — There’s plenty of change at Northwest, and David Piestrak is at the center of it. A year ago, Piestrak was a quiet sophomore thrust into playing quarterback. Forget the carrying-the-clipboard stage. Piestrak had no time to learn the offense. This offseason, things are going more smoothly and Northwest coach Lon Hazlet can already tell that his incumbent quarterback has made many strides since last season. “It’s night and day,” Hazlet said. “The first day we had them out here after spring sports, he was barking things out. Where a year ago we couldn’t get him to talk. He was like a mute. “We use some dummy words to decode some things, and he’s barking out dummy words and hand signals. He just

really appears to be in charge, and we’re really impressed with the steps he’s taken.” But the playbook language is only part of it. Piestrak has to show he’s made strides when it counts for real, too. His numbers last year were what you’d expect from a quarterback who’s never played the position before — 48 percent completion, 776 passing yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions in 11 games. But what those numbers don’t show is grit. Piestrak also averaged nearly 10 carries a game, racking up 412 yards and six TDs. That toughness has allowed him to rally and prepare to be a better passer in 2017. His wide receivers already noticed a difference during summer workouts. “David has been working the whole offseason. He’s been to a bunch of camps,” junior wide receiver Connor

Hazlet said. “His spirals are really tight and he’s got a lot better vision than he did last year.” Connor Hazlet isn’t the only one relying on Piestrak’s improvement. Northwest lived and died by the run in 2016, with rushing plays accounting for 78 percent of the offense. That’s far from a balanced offense. The Rangers’ 847 passing yards were dwarfed by the 2,417 rushing yards in 2016. Still, that hasn’t stopped running back Jake Anderson from wanting to improve on his 1,514 rushing yards from 2016. “Jake brings a great deal to the table and we’re obviously excited about having him back,” Lon Hazlet said. “That’s like a security blanket. But at the same time, we’ve worked very hard in the offseason to become more than one-dimensional. Anderson will still get the bulk of the offensive workload, but things will open up for him if Piestrak can spread the ball

around. “We’ve got one football, but we’ve got five or six guys that want that ball,” Lon Hazlet said. The Rangers have to get the ball there first. So far, it appears Piestrak’s arm strength has improved. “In the past couple years, not much has been expected from us and we’ve sort of been able to sneak up on people,” Lon Hazlet said. “This year is a little bit of a different scenario. We’re not sneaking up on anybody.” The Rangers started 1-4 last year before winning six straight on their run to the District 2 Class A final. To get over the hump, Piestrak has to guide them there. Adam Roberts can be reached at (570) 387-1234, ext. 1339 or by email at sports@ pressenterprise.net. Follow him on Twitter at @RealAdamRoberts.

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Southern Columbia 2017 offense FB

HB WR

Julian Fleming Christian (So., 6-3, 185) Whitebread

Thomas Manley Christian (Sr., 5-11, 175) Whitebread

Oak Six Christian (Jr., 6-3, 275) Whitebread

John Stabinski Christian (Jr., 5-11, 225) Whitebread

Stone Christian Hollenbach Whitebread

OLB CB

Andrew Haupt Christian (Sr., 5-9, 180) Whitebread

Preston Christian Zachman Whitebread

Anyone playing HB opposite Gaige Garcia is going to benefit. And Thomas Manley shares many similarities with Hunter Thomas, the two-time all-stater heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s replacing. Like Thomas, he has exceptional speed with a good burst. Manley should provide similar big-play potential.

Troy Donlan Christian (Jr., 5-11, 260) Whitebread

(Jr., (Yr.,6-3, Ht.,190) Wt.)

Southern Columbia 2017 defense ILB

Player to watch

Jeffrey Cox Christian (Sr., 6-0, 190) Whitebread

Blake Day Christian (Sr., 6-0, 185) Whitebread

Anthony Christian Scicchitano Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-1, Ht.,185) Wt.)

ILB

Andrew Bell Christian (Sr., 6-0, 235) Whitebread

Tyler Bendas Christian (Sr., 6-0, 220) Whitebread

Cavern Christian Gosciminski Whitebread (Sr., 5-10, (Yr., Ht., 270) Wt.)

Connor Fulmer Christian (Sr., 6-3, 245) Whitebread

Anthony Christian Scicchitano Whitebread (Sr., (Yr.,6-1, Ht.,185) Wt.)

Blake Day began last year as the starting safety, only to lose his junior season to a torn ACL. Day is back and healthy and must replace the production the Tigers got last year from Teagan Wilk, who had 115 tackles and four interceptions but transferred to Berwick in the offseason. At 6 feet tall and 185 pounds, Day has good strength and size and should be a contributor in a relatively inexperienced secondary.

Cal Haladay Christian (So., 6-1, 175) Whitebread

Andrew Bell Christian (Sr., 6-0, 235) Whitebread

Gaige Garcia Christian (So., 5-11, 195) Whitebread

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AJ Christian Goodlunas (Sr., 5-10, 195) Whitebread

Max Tillett Christian (So., 6-0, 175) Whitebread

Julian Fleming Christian (So., 6-3, 185) Whitebread

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Tigers motivated by state title loss By TIM HARE

Press Enterprise Writer

FRANKLIN TWP. — At different times this offseason, a message would appear on the white board in Southern Columbia’s locker room or the bulletin board in the team’s weight room. It would always say, “49-7.” That was the score of Southern’s loss to Steel Valley in last year’s state title game. And, Tigers coach Jim Roth says, it’s the team’s biggest motivating factor as the season begins. “We were exposed in the final game,” Roth said. “We didn’t have nearly the chemistry as the year before. We fell apart.” Expectations for the Tigers this year are much different than they were last August. Last year, the Tigers were dealing with the loss to graduation of 25 seniors who had led the program to its state-record seventh state title. The Tigers entered 2016 with a talented but untested freshman class and questions about whether the program would even survive districts. Instead, powered by the underclassmen, Southern enjoyed its fifth straight undefeated regular season (a streak of 51 straight games dating back to 2011) and earned one of the more surprising of the program’s state-record 15 state

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SouTHERn CoLuMBIA’S Julian Fleming knocks the ball away from Steel Valley’s Zai’Quan Henderson during the 2016 state title game in Hershey.

AT LEFT: Southern Columbia’s Gaige Garcia, bottom, celebrates with Garrett Henry after tossing the ball to an official following Garcia’s 37-yard touchdown during a game against South Williamsport at Southern last season. PHoTo By JIMMy MAy BELoW: Central Columbia’s Andrew Fritz, center, and Isaac Gensemer, right, can’t get to the ball to block an extra point attempt by Southern Columbia’s Elijah Hoffman as Cam young holds during a game last season. PHoTo By KEITH HAuPT

Southern Columbia tigerS QUARTERBACKS QB Stone Hollenbach might have made the most drastic physical change of any Southern starter in the offseason. Last year, he was a first-year starter and a lanky 175-pound sophomore. This year, he’s listed as 190 pounds, noticeably stronger and looks college-ready. He’s coming off one of the best seasons a Southern QB has ever had, having thrown for more than 2,100 yards and 24 TDs against just six interceptions. Though he’ll miss graduated reliable targets like Hunter Thomas and Cam Young, he’s playing behind a veteran line and is still surrounded by explosive weapons. The backup is sophomore Preston Zachman, who could start at most schools. The grade: IIII

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SOuTHERn COluMBiA’S Andrew Bell, center, hoists the ball into the air after recovering a fumble during a game against Schuylkill Haven last season.

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last year. The best of the group is LG Andrew Bell, a three-year starter who was named all-state at DT last year. He’s surrounded by C Troy Donlan, RG John Stabinski, RT Oak Six and LT Connor Fulmer. This group is not only very effective, but very durable. None of the five missed a start last season. The grade: IIII

DEFENSIVE LINE

The effectiveness of Southern’s 4-4 scheme depends on DTs who can free up the LBs by occupying blockers, and the Tigers have two good ones. As mentioned, Bell was an all-stater on defense last year. But playing next to him is 270-pound senior Cavern Gosciminski. Adding depth on the interior are Donlan and Cole Schankweiler. Tyler Bendas, who had 54 tackles and three sacks last year, is back at one DE. Replacing Cox on the other side is AJ Goodlunas, RUNNING BACKS who was expected to contribute last year Southern lost two-thirds of last year’s before losing his season to a torn ACL. three-headed monster with the graduations The grade: IIII of Thomas and FB Nic Fetterman. But having leading rusher Gaige Garcia back is quite LINEBACKERS the silver lining. Garcia rushed for a teamSouthern is very strong on the inside high 1,904 yards and 31 TDs last year as a freshman, and if he stays healthy he could with returning starters Cal Haladay and graduate as the program’s all-time leading Scicchitano. Scicchitano had 93 tackles last year. And all Haladay did last year as a rusher. The replacements in the backfield freshman was break the program’s decadesboth have varsity experience. Thomas Manley, a starting OLB last season, moves old record for tackles in a season with 151. to HB. He’s an explosive runner who should With Manley moving to offense, there’s less experience on the outside. One starter, help replace Thomas’ big-play ability. And Zachman, saw some playing time at OLB Jeffrey Cox, a starting DE last year, will last year. The other, Max Tillett, is yet take over at FB. Like always, Southern has another talented member of a sophomore RB depth. Coach Jim Roth is particularly class that’s an embarrassment of riches. high on FB Ty Roadarmel, whose father The grade: IIII Nate was a former Southern standout who ran for nearly 2,500 career yards. The grade: IIII DEFENSIVE BACKS

This is the least experienced part of Southern’s defense, and the one most likely Obviously, the headliner here is Julian to be tested early and often. Fleming will be Fleming, who as a sophomore has already the No. 1 CB and should be fine. He moved received eight Division I scholarships. There’s to defense late last season, yet still managed a good reason why he’s the nation’s No. 1 two interceptions, including one returned wide receiver in the Class of 2020. He’s not for a TD. Andrew Haupt will be the other only fast and tall with good leaping ability, CB, though Szuler could also see time. The but has an innate ability to go up and get S is Blake Day, who began last year as the passes at the highest point. He’s going to be starter before tearing an ACL in Week 1. a handful for anyone on Southern’s schedule. The grade: III Roth feels there’s good depth behind Fleming. When the Tigers go two-wide, they can SPECIAL TEAMS use either Zachman, who has shown natuSoccer player Elijah Hoffman was very ral ability as a converted receiver, or Brett consistent last year in his first year as a starter, Szuler, who played soccer last year but is a hitting 90 of 96 PATs and two FGs. Roth is still physical clone of Young who has impressed unsure who will punt, though Hoffman has Roth all summer. The TE will be Anthony Scicchitano, who was an effective blocker the inside track. The most exciting aspect of the Tigers’ special teams is the return game, in double-tight end sets last year. which is in especially good hands. Garcia The grade: IIII and Fleming will field both kicks and punts, and both — especially Fleming — are threats OFFENSIVE LINE Press Enterprise/Jimmy May to take it the distance any time the ball is in SOuTHERn COluMBiA’S Gaige Garcia, center, eludes Hughesville’s Patrick Rogers, Southern has the rare luxury of returning their hands. In limited return duties last year, right, while pulling away from Jase Wright on his way to a 37-yard gain and first down every member of an offensive line that paved Fleming returned two kicks for TDs. The grade: IIII the way for more than 5,000 rushing yards during a game in Hughesville last season.

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• HEAD COACH: Jim Roth, 34th season. • CAREER RECORD: 396-63-2. • LAST SEASON: 15-1. • ASSISTANT COACHES: Andy Mills, John Marks, Mike Johnston, Don Traugh, Roger Nunkester. • TEAM COLORS: Black and gold. • HOME FIELD: Tiger Stadium. • LEAGUE: PHAC-II. • ALL-TIME RECORD: 479-190-8. • LAST DISTRICT 4 TITLE: 2016. • LAST UNDEFEATED REGULAR

FAST FACTS SEASON: 2016. • BASIC OFFENSE: Wing-T. • BASIC DEFENSE: 4-4. • MAIN STRENGTH: Returning experience on both lines. • MAIN WEAKNESS: Inexperience in the secondary. • LAST YEAR’S STATISTICS: Southern Opponent

SOUTHERN COLUMBIA (15-1) 210 263 159 77 — 716 44 86 84 79 — 299 Opp SC

First downs Rushing-yds. Passing Passing yds. Total yds. Fumbles-lost Penalties-yds.

182 288 551-2,619 640-5,029 107-256-18 112-186-6 1,796 2,143 4,415 7,172 37-17 21-12 63-512 86-675 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Gaige Garcia 166-1,904, 31 TDs; Hunter Thomas 142-1,539, 21 TD; Nic Fetterman 127-703, 7 TDs; Nate Crowl 36-231; Thomas Manley 30-196, 2 TDs; Ty Roadarmel 37-171, 3 TDs; Julian Fleming 9-86; Preston Zachman 4-57; Jeffrey Cox 8-53, TD; Cole Potter 14-45; Stone Hollenbach 47-43, TD; Teagan Wilk 3-9; Tristan Heim 1-1; Team 6-(-8); Justin Derk 5-(-13). PASSING — Hollenbach 112-186-6, 2,143 yds., 24 TDs. RECEIVING — Fleming 36-929, 13 TDs; Cam Young 30-494, 5 TDs; Thomas 18-401, 3 TDs; Garcia 11-127, TD; Fetterman 8-44; Garrett Henry 6-117, 2 TDs; Manley 2-18; Anthony Scicchitano 1-14. SEASON SLATE Shamokin W 47-20

ROSTER No. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 22 23 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 42 44

Name Nate Crowl Julian Fleming Tristan Heim Brett Szuler Tyler Bendas Max Tillett Jake Snyder Josh Deska Shane Miller Owyne Pursel Ron Zsido Preston Zachman Stone Hollenbach Elijah Hoffman Cole Helwig Andrew Haupt Gaige Garcia Cade Linn Austin Ambrose Cal Haladay Jeffrey Cox Ty Roadarmel Thomas Manley Anthony Scicchitano Nate Kearney AJ Goodlunas

Yr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. So. So. So. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Sr.

Ht. 5-8 6-3 5-8 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-6 6-0 5-11 5-11 5-10 6-2 6-3 6-0 5-9 5-9 5-11 5-11 5-11 6-1 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-1 5-8 5-10

Wt. 165 185 165 145 220 175 165 155 165 150 150 190 190 160 155 180 195 170 160 175 190 180 175 185 165 195

Pos. RB/LB SE/DB SE/DB SE/DB TE/DL RB/LB RB/DB SE/DB RB/LB RB/LB SE/DB QB/DB QB K SE/DB SE/DB RB/LB RB/LB RB/LB RB/LB RB/DL RB/LB RB/LB TE/LB RB/LB TE/DL

46 50 53 54 56 57 58 59 60 62 64 65 66 67 71 72 74 75 76 78 81 82 84 85 86 87

GO FIGURE

Wade Kerstetter Andrew Rarig Andrew Bell Cavern Gosciminski Tyler Brophy Calvin Deitrick Kurt Crowl Matt Irons Robert Williams Oak Six John Stabinski Connor Fulmer Ross Wertman Lear Quinton Jacob Gessner Collin Doraski Alex Showver Troy Donlan Jacob Herr Johnny Knisely Payton Pursel Kaiden Whitenight Jeffrey Achy Blake Day Cameron Haladay Jake Davis

Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Fr.

5-11 5-9 6-0 5-10 5-11 5-8 5-9 5-10 6-0 6-3 5-11 6-3 5-8 6-1 5-9 5-9 6-4 5-11 5-11 5-8 6-1 5-9 5-7 6-0 6-2 5-6

RB/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL TE/DL TE/LB TE/LB SE/DB TE/DL SE/DB

2,741

The number of passing yards junior quarterback Stone Hollenbach needs in the next two years to become Southern’s alltime leading passer.

126.9

Fleming last year. Fleming had 929 yards on 36 catches.

The number of Division I scholarship offers sophomore wide receiver Julian Fleming has already received. He’s been offered by Penn State, Michigan, Michigan State, Connecticut, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and West Virginia.

How many yards halfback Gaige Garcia averaged per game last year as a freshman.

25.8

The average yards per catch for Julian

The number of wins Southern coach Jim Roth needs for his 400th career win. The Tigers’ first four opponents are Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Mount Carmel and Hughesville.

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Bloomsburg W 65-21 at Mount Carmel W 63-34 at Hughesville W 35-19 Lewisburg W 35-0 at Milton W 56-0 at Montoursville W 42-21 at Danville W 47-7 Central W 49-6 Selinsgrove W 52-35 District 4 Class 2A quarterfinal Towanda W 69-34 District 4 Class 2A semifinal Line Mountain W 49-0 District 4 Class 2A final South Williamsport W 49-21 PIAA Class 2A quarterfinal Schuylkill Haven W 20-5 PIAA Class 2A semifinal Ligonier Valley W 31-27 PIAA Class 2A final Steel Valley L 7-49

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MeMbers of the 2017 southern ColuMbia football teaM are, front row, from left: anthony scicchitano, Connor fulmer, tyler bendas, Jeffrey Cox and andrew bell. Second row: alex showver, Cole helwig, thomas Manley, a.J. Goodlunas, Josh Deska, Cavern Gosciminski, andrew haupt, tristan heim and blake Day. Third row: Johnny Knisely, tyler brophy, Matt irons, John stabinski, oak six, troy Donlan, stone hollenbach, shane Miller and brent szuler. Fourth row: owyne Pursel, nate Kearney, lear Quinton, ross Wertman, Calvin Deitrick, Jacob Gessner, robert Williams, Kurt Crowl and Payton Pursel. Fifth row, Jake snyder, Preston Zachman, ty roadarmel, Julian fleming, nate Crowl, Cal haladay, Cade linn, Max tillett, austin ambrose and Cameron haladay. Sixth row: Cole schankweiler, Wade Kerstetter, Jake Davis, Kaiden Whitenight, Collin Doraski, andrew rarig, ron Zsido and Jacob herr. Back row, coaching staff: tim Jurnak, Don traugh, roger nunkester, al Cihocki, head coach Jim roth, andy Mills, Mike Johnston and alex Carawan.

Tigers Continued from page 30 championship berths. Three of last year’s freshmen — wide receiver Julian Fleming, halfback Gaige Garcia and linebacker Cal Haladay — were named all-state. Quarterback Stone Hollenbach, now a junior, set the program’s record for single-season passing yardage. All return. So does the entire offensive line, which also features an all-stater in Andrew Bell.

Dealing with expectations So Roth’s biggest job this offseason might be handling expectations. “We hope we don’t experience the unexpected again this year,” he said. “You talk to people in the community, they already have them in Hershey. It’s something we have to fight.”

BIGGEST SHOES TO FILL hunter thomas, hb Southern is never at a loss for running backs, but it will be tough to replace the explosiveness two-time all-stater Thomas brought to the backfield. The past two years, Thomas was a reliable big-play threat, producing nearly 3,200 rushing yards and 46 TDs and almost 1,000 receiving yards and another seven TDs. It’s easy to understand the excitement. Fleming might be the biggest reason for the visions of Hershey. With his speed and jumping ability, the sophomore is unlike any player the program has had. His 13 receiving touchdowns last season nearly surpassed the program’s career record. And he has the bigger, stronger Hol-

lenbach, who received an offer from Bucknell in July, to get him the ball. “At this point, Stone knows where I’ll be and where to put it where the cornerback can’t get it,” said Fleming, who already has eight Division I scholarship offers. “He threads the needle and always throws a perfect spiral.” Garcia ran for more than 1,900 yards and broke former Southern great Jerry Marks’ state freshman rushing record, a mark that had stood since 1984. He’s bulked up to 195 pounds and, according to Roth, is a much-improved threat in the passing game. So there’s talent in place. And there’s a certain bad memory that’s driving Southern. “We want to get back to the state championship,” Fleming said. “And when we get there, it’s going to be a lot different.” Tim Hare can be reached at (570) 3871234, ext. 1314 or by email at tim.hare@pressenterprise.net. Follow him on Twitter at @TimHare87.

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southern ColuMbia’s Cal haladay, bottom, stops South Williamsport’s ashton Martin during a 2016 game at Southern.

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Vo-Tech 2017 offense TB

Player to watch Trevor Welsh is the main beneficiary of Vo-Techâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new multiple offense. The Rams will often go to the spread, and Welsh is the trigger man on an offense that has several talented skill players. The senior threw for more than 1,100 yards last year, and could easily surpass that total in 2017.

Sevon King Christian (Sr., 5-10, 235) Whitebread

QB WR

Caleb Dawson Christian (So., 5-6, 130) Whitebread

Gabe Earnest Christian (Jr., 6-2, 230) Whitebread

Owen Reichner Christian (So., 5-10, 185) Whitebread

Ty Babb Christian (Jr., 6-1, 190) Whitebread

Trevor Welsh Christian (Sr., 6-2, 175) Whitebread

Ryan Cooper Christian (Sr., 5-8, 230) Whitebread

Vo-Tech 2017 defense ILB OLB CB

Caleb Dawson Christian (So., 5-6, 130) Whitebread

Logan Bellum Christian (Sr., 5-10, 210) Whitebread

MLB

Michael Starr Christian (Jr., 6-2, 160) Whitebread

Mekhi Mendrick Christian (So., 5-9, 215) Whitebread

ILB

Sevon King Christian (Sr., 5-10, 235) Whitebread

OLB James Brown Christian (Jr., 6-0, 195) Whitebread

Mekhi Mendrick Christian (So., 5-9, 215) Whitebread

Vo-Tech switched to a 3-5 defense this year and has emphasized getting as much speed as possible on the field. No one on the roster is faster than John Binder, who was moved from CB to OLB. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll often draw coverage responsibilities, but occasionally will be asked to use that dangerous speed as a rusher off the edge.

Ty Babb Christian (Jr., 6-1, 190) Whitebread

Player to watch

Keaton Fisk Christian (Jr., 5-10, 185) Whitebread

Peyton Fedder Christian (Fr., 5-8, 205) Whitebread

John Binder Christian (Sr., 5-10, 165) Whitebread

Tristin Naus Christian (Jr., 5-10, 250) Whitebread

Logan Bellum Christian (Sr., 5-10, 210) Whitebread

John Binder Christian (Sr., 5-10, 165) Whitebread

Jacob Shoemaker Christian (So., 5-7, 150) Whitebread

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MeMbers of the 2017 Vo-tech football teaM are, front row, from left, water boy a.J. Varner, Mekhi Mundrick, steve shuman, John binder, trevor Welsh, sevon King, ryan cooper, logan bellum, Mike faux and water boy cole shotwell. Second row: caleb Dawson, Michael starr, ty babb, owen reichner, Keaton fisk, James brown, Mark binder, Gabe earnest and Joel romig. Third row: Jake shotwell, Jacob shoemaker, seth shoemaker, Dustin roberts, cole Wynings, Jordan Maczuga, clay Whitmoyer and tristin Naus. Fourth row: Kaleb sitler, landon Wolf, Jarek Unger, Jake Viti, connor ryborczyk, Payton fedder and braydon Naus. Back row, coaching staff: Jim Dunn, Jason shotwell, Mark Varner, bob Quick and andy Palko.

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Total yds. Fumbles-lost Penalties-yds.

FAST FACTS seasoN: None. • basIc offeNse: Multiple pro-I. • basIc DefeNse: 3-5. • MaIN streNGth: Experience at the skill positions. • MaIN WeaKNess: Unproven offensive line. • last Year’s statIstIcs: Vo-Tech Opponent

44 38 108 117

First downs Rushing-yds. Passing Passing yds.

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• heaD coach: Mark Varner, 13th season. • career recorD: 45-79. • last seasoN: 1-9. • assIstaNt coaches: Bob Quick, Nate Conroy, Jim Dunn, Ray Karafinski, Andy Palko, Ryan Golla and Jason Shotwell. • teaM colors: Green and gold. • hoMe fIelD: Wen Cerra Memorial Field. • leaGUe: Northern Tier. • all-tIMe recorD: 128-314-4. • last DIstrIct 4 tItle: None. • last UNDefeateD reGUlar

30 52 Opp 140 335-2,269 54-112-6 949

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— 204 — 361 VT 120 333-1,220 87-178-15 1,140

3,218 2,360 12-7 16-10 59-455 55-528 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Sevon King 178-942, 11 TDs; John Binder 38-206, 2 TDs; Bryan Halye 23-49; Trevor Welsh 57-27, TD; Mekhi Mundrick 5-13; Austin Hill 4-11; Steve Shuman 3-5; Ty Babb 2-2; Garrett Davis 1-(-12); Cole Simpler 1-(-13); Team 5-(-24). PASSING — Welsh 87-173-15, 1,140 yds., 12 TDs; Halye 0-40; King 0-1-0; Simpler 0-1-0. RECEIVING — Binder 46-774, 7 TDs; Gage Michael 11-124, TD; King 10-37, TD; Mike Starr 6-93, TD; Halye 4-56; Babb 3-32; Simpler 3-31, 2 TDs; Hill 3-9; Tyler Dunn 1-3. SEASON SLATE at Panther Valley L 18-40 Nanticoke L 8-46 at Nativity L 28-35 at Bucktail W 34-6 Montgomery L 30-54 Cowanesque Valley L 22-29 at Muncy L 14-42 St. Joseph’s L 18-21 at Sayre L 6-48 Holy Redeemer L 26-40

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Rams to take different approach this season By TIM HARE

Press Enterprise Writer

SOUTH CENTRE TWP. — It’s funny that with so many familiar faces back after graduating just three starters from last year’s team, Vo-Tech will be virtually unrecognizable at times this season. The Rams, who traditionally under Mark Varner were a power running team, will run some spread offense with an empty backfield this year. The defense has switched to a 3-5 to get more speed on the field. Heck, the Rams even have a kicker to attempt extra points this year, a luxury they haven’t had since 2014. “I feel like what people will see is a new Vo-Tech,” standout Rams receiver John Binder said. The biggest change will be on offense, where Varner has handed over play-calling duties to assistant Bob Quick. Not many coaches would surrender control to that degree. But after a 1-9 season, Varner felt serious changes needed to be considered. “When you go 1-9, you start looking at a lot of different factors,” he said. “I talked to the kids about the process and change. Bob has a lot of experience in the passing game, and we have a lot of seniors at the skill positions. ... I said to one assistant, ‘If I can’t make sacrifices, why am I the head coach? How can I ask the kids to make sacrifices?” Quick hasn’t called offensive plays since his last season as Vo-Tech’s head coach in 2004, but has a lot of shiny new toys to play with.

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Vo-TEcH’s sEVon KIng carries the ball against Canton defenders during a scrimmage at Vo-Tech on Saturday. There’s Binder, who should break every career receiving record the program has. And four-year starting quarterback Trevor Welsh, who passed for more than 1,100 yards last year. And 235-pound running back Sevon King, a tractor-trailer in the open field who ran for nearly 1,000 yards last year. “We have to have teams try to defend the whole field,” Quick said. “That might mean we run the ball five times or 50.” The change in philosophy has meant

some homework for Welsh, who’s not only trying to master the spread and new blocking assignments, but to look for receivers other than Binder. “I’ve got a great connection with John,” Welsh said, “but we can get other receivers involved.” Despite having just one win last year, Varner felt the Rams were close to being a .500 team. They were leading in the fourth quarter in four of their losses.

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Vo-Tech Rams QUARTERBACKS Trevor Welsh is in his fourth year as a starter, and Rams coach Mark Varner has every confidence that the senior will be able to take advantage of the wideopen formations the offense will use more frequently this year. “We expect big things from Trevor,” Varner said. “He can make all the throws we’ll ask of him. Not just short and intermediate, but taking shots downfield.”Ty Babb is the backup, though the junior has never been called on. The grade: IIII

RUNNING BACKS The Rams might move away from the running game a bit this year, but they have a powerful option when they do decide to run. Senior Sevon King is a 235-pound freight train who has a good burst and is tough to take down once he gets a head of steam. “At 235 pounds, he’s a downhill runner,” Varner said of King. “I wouldn’t want to have to step in front of him.” The FB is Babb, who at 190 pounds has good size for a lead blocker. The grade: IIII

RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS Varner feels he has a good corps of athletic wide receivers, but of course the headliner is John Binder. The senior has seven receiving TDs each of the past two seasons and should finish his high school career with every significant receiving record in program history. But Binder has playmakers around him. Caleb Dawson had a solid summer and is the No. 2, but Michael Starr will be out there if the Rams go three-wide. Varner is also excited about 215-pound sophomore Mekhi

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“By changing a few things,” Varner said, “maybe we win a few of those games.” If nothing else, the changes have injected some excitement into the program, especially the returning skill players. And it seems to have given the Rams some much-needed swagger. “We’re going to go empty, no-huddle, run trips. We have Caleb (Dawson), (Michael) Starr, Sevon coming out of the backfield,” Binder said. “We have a lot of dangerous players that teams will have to defend. “That’s good for us. Bad for other teams though.” Tim Hare can be reached at (570) 3871234, ext. 1314 or by email at tim.hare@ pressenterprise.net. Follow him on Twitter at @TimHare87.

Mundrick, a converted FB. The grade: III

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who should fly to the ball. The athleticism in this group is the main reason the Rams converted to their new scheme. The grade: IIII

OFFENSIVE LINE

DEFENSIVE BACKS

A lot of the Rams struggles started up front last year as the line struggled to protect Welsh. Varner wasn’t shy about telling his linemen his feelings. “I told them, ‘We can go forward or go backward,’” Varner said. “Right from the start, I told them I wasn’t happy with what I’d seen that past few years.” The Rams return a lot up front, with C Ryan Cooper, RG Owen Reichner, RT Gabe Earnest and LT Logan Bellum all having seen significant playing time. The only addition is freshman LG Peyton Fedder, who Varner says “has a very bright future.” The grade: III

Moving converted CB Binder to LB created some opportunities for other DBs to step in. That means Dawson and Jacob Shoemaker will start at CB, and Starr will return as the starting safety. Varner pointed out the OLBs in the 3-5 essentially function as strong safeties, so he doesn’t think coverage will suffer at all if they face a spread offense. The Rams also have Welsh, who started at CB last year, though Varner would prefer to save him for offense. The grade: III

DEFENSIVE LINE

SPECIAL TEAMS

The Rams have made a big change on defense, going from the 5-3 to a 3-5. That was because Varner felt he had enough athletes to throw multiple players in at LB and create chaos. The line has decent size at DE, with 195-pound junior James Brown and the 210-pound Bellum. In the middle at NG, 250-pound Tristin Naus should be able to slow down opposing linemen. Expect the Rams to be active up front, using lots of stunts to create confusion. The grade: III

This year, the Rams will do something they haven’t tried since 2014. They’ll attempt an extra point. That’s because coaches have worked with King, who handled kickoffs last year, on expanding his kicking duties. King will also be the punter. Binder and freshman Jake Shotwell will handle both kick and punt return duties, and Varner says the Rams “have a lot of speed” in the return game. The grade: III

LINEBACKERS This is the potential strong point of the defense. The middle three ‘backers have good size and should excel at stuffing the run. The two ILBs are King, a returning starter, and junior Keaton Fisk. Mundrick will roam the middle. The outside features Babb and Binder, two players

ROSTER No. 1 3 5 6 7 10 12 15 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 32 50 52 55 56 61 62 63 64 65 66 72 73 75 76 77

Name Steve Shuman Jake Shotwell Mekhi Mundrick Michael Starr Kaleb Sitler Ty Babb Trevor Welsh Sevon King Jacob Shoemaker Seth Shoemaker Keaton Fisk Caleb Dawson Jordan Maczuga John Binder Dustin Roberts Landon Wolf Cole Wynings James Brown Logan Bellum Peyton Fedder Owen Reichner Jarek Unger Braydon Naus Tristin Naus Connor Ryborczyk Mark Binder Clay Whitmoyer Gabe Earnest Ryan Cooper Jake Viti Mike Faux Joel Romig

Yr. Sr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr.

Ht. 6-0 5-10 5-9 6-2 5-8 6-1 6-2 5-10 5-7 5-8 5-10 5-6 5-6 5-10 5-5 5-4 5-6 6-0 5-10 5-8 5-10 5-3 5-9 5-10 5-6 5-9 5-10 6-2 5-8 5-9 6-1 6-2

Wt. 155 150 215 160 150 190 175 235 150 135 185 130 135 165 120 130 120 195 210 205 185 225 280 250 135 200 250 230 230 200 305 305

Pos. WR/DB RB/LB TE/LB WR/DB RB/LB RB/LB QB/DB RB/LB RB/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/LB RB/DB RB/DB WR/CB G/DE C/DE C/DT C/DE T/DT G/DT T/NG C/DT T/DT T/DT G/DE T/DT T/DT T/DT T/DT

GO FIGURE

898

Vo-Tech’s single season receiving yards record, set by Brian Heddings in 1997. John Binder had 774 receiving yards last season.

559

How many receiving yards Binder needs to tie T.C. Musser’s program career record. Binder also only needs 19 receptions to tie Musser’s career record in that category.

The number of senior starters from 2016 that Vo-Tech lost to graduation.

The number of PATs Vo-Tech has attempted the past two years. The Rams, who will use Sevon King on extra points this year, haven’t attempted one since 2014.

.363

The career winning percentage of VoTech head coach Mark Varner, who is 45-79 entering his 13th season.

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ROSTER No. 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 39 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 60 62 65 66

Name Hakeem Sillman TreVon Brown Michael Allen Erik Benjamin Marquis Seamon Ethan Price Duffy Gilhool Chris Gary Osman Toure Jay Popson Koran Jordan Chris Palubinsky Christian Schlegel Blake Levengood Doug Strang Eric Schwartz Victor Delgado Alex Gooden Austin Lister Malik Wilson Jr. Darnell Baldwin Dexter Jordan Tre Green Marquez Norford Josh Salak Alexander Arcangeli Qmac Quiteh Ryan Abbott Eric McCracken Alex Annan Ezra Ranco Jack Gaugler Kevin Vitti Nate Monroe Ben Cerney Nathaniel Webb Jelil Norman Wesley Splain Shawn Page Jr. Jerry Peralte Shane Mulhern Scott Beltz Omar Sultan Tony Le Josh Tripp Eric Zalewski Blake Remensnyder Jake Klinger

Yr. Jr. So. R-So. R-Fr. R-Jr. So. R-Jr. R-Jr. Sr. R-So. R-Fr. R-Sr. R-Fr. R-Fr. R-So. Sr. R-So. R-So. R-Fr. R-So. Sr. R-Jr. R-So. R-Sr. R-Jr. R-So. R-So. R-Jr. Sr. R-So. R-Sr. R-Fr. R-Fr. R-Jr. R-Fr. R-Jr. R-Fr. Sr. R-Fr. R-Sr. R-Fr. R-Sr. R-Fr. Sr. R-Jr. R-Fr. R-Jr. R-Jr.

Ht. 5-8 6-1 5-10 6-0 5-10 6-2 6-0 5-8 6-0 6-2 5-10 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-1 6-1 5-7 5-9 6-3 5-10 6-3 5-10 5-11 5-1 6-1 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-2 5-11 5-11 6-0 6-2 5-11 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-4 6-2 6-5 6-2

Wt. 190 190 180 195 175 200 200 210 190 205 180 210 230 195 180 210 180 205 195 170 210 185 210 245 185 220 215 165 245 210 340 230 245 215 245 215 235 205 280 235 215 235 260 260 290 255 325 275

Pos. RB DB WR QB DB WR QB DL DB WR DB QB QB QB WR DB DB RB WR WR DB DB RB DL DB FB RB PK FB LB DL FB TE LB FB LB DL LB OL LB LB DL DL DL OL OL OL DL

67 68 69 70 71 74 75 78 80 83 84 85 86 88 89 93

Nick Pellechia Chris Dunford Rashaad Johnson NaTaar Henderson Scott Rucci Seth Jonassen Travis Krall Shawn Secola Carson Venne Marshall Rizzuto Kieron Smethers Kyle Spaulding David Carney Alex Findura Aaron Allison Nate Gadinski Jeff Anderson Nick Argento Ferrious Ashford Gabe Bellinger Noah Burns Derek Bussey Qashah Carter Salvatore Cinaglia Trevor Cunningham James Felch Jr. Ben Frey Adam Girafalco Eli Goodling Trent Hilkert Tyler Horst Mike Larsen Chris Monaco Bill Nash Khalil Nelson Devon Ortolani Okay Osameka Kasean Patterson Tyshaun Pollard Joe Robinson Jaco Sattamini Ross Stebbins Aaron Trumino Jordan Villafane Tyreem Welton Jahmeir Williams Nahzir Wilson Logan Yohn

Sr. R-Jr. Jr. Jr. R-So. R-So. R-Jr. Sr. R-Jr. R-So. So. R-Fr. R-Jr. R-Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

6-4 6-1 6-4 6-5 6-1 6-3 6-5 6-6 6-2 5-8 6-4 6-1 5-11 6-5 6-2 6-2 5-10 6-3 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-2 5-7 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-1 5-11 6-0 6-3 6-1 5-11 5-8 6-3 5-8 6-2 5-11 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-1 5-10 5-11 5-10 5-9 6-1 6-3 5-11

290 290 275 300 270 305 325 305 230 170 210 200 215 250 250 260 180 305 200 230 150 265 155 260 185 235 230 185 225 220 230 245 165 210 215 295 190 185 195 200 180 235 215 175 180 260 210 170

OL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL TE WR WR/P WR LS TE TE DL DB DL DB DL PK OL WR OL WR DL TE DB FB LB FB DL DB TE LB OL WR DB DB LB P DL LB DB RB DL DL DB

• HEAD COACH: Paul Darragh, fifth season. • CAREER RECORD: 34-13. • LAST SEASON: 6-5. • ASSISTANT COACHES: Chet Henicle, Jack Lydic, Darragh Will Blanden, Keenan Chesnick, Ed Rush, Frank Williams, Bill Perkins, Roy Dennis, Chad Hoffman, Gary Gilchrest. • TEAM COLORS: Maroon and gold. • HOME FIELD: Danny Hale Field at Robert B. Redman Stadium. • LEAGUE: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. • BASIC OFFENSE: Pro-I. • BASIC DEFENSE: 4-3. • MAIN STRENGTH: Offensive and defensive lines.

• MAIN WEAKNESS: Lack of senior leadership. • LAST YEAR’S STATISTICS:

Opponent Bloomsburg 212 197 454-2,073 423-1,875 179-322-14 141-276-11 2,125 2,047 4,198 3,922 20-7 12-7 105-910 61-553 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Lawrence Elliott Jr. 195-1,014, 20 TDs; Joe Parsnik 105-507, TD; Duffy Gilhool 50-123, TD; Alexander Arcangeli 14-103, TD; Qmac Quiteh 14-99, 2 TDs; Eric McCracken 11-46; Sage Stevensen 4-26; Tre Green 4-16; Michael Allen 1-2; Team 6-(-25); Chris Palubinsky 19-(-36), TD. PASSING — Palubinsky 85-169-5, 1,317 yds., 4 TDs; Gilhool 55-106-6, 672 yds., 3 TDs; Aaron Allison 1-1-0, 58 yds. RECEIVING — Chad Hoffman 35-453, 3 TDs; Allen 29-464, TD; Ethan Price 17-309, 2 TDs; Elliott Jr. 14-189; Allison 13191; Parsnik 12-100; Nate Hoenl 6-56; McCracken 4-70; Jake Scott 4-56, TD; Alex Dundore 2-48; Jay Popson 2-27; Kieron Smethers 1-58; Arcangeli 1-20; Quiteh 1-6. SEASON SLATE at Stonehill College W 24-20 Clarion W 35-20 at Gannon L 30-27, OT at Cheyney W 54-14 Millersville W 29-15 at Kutztown L 34-24 West Chester L 27-7 East Stroudsburg W 35-14 at Lock Haven L 26-18 Shippensburg W 22-19 at Indiana (Pa.) L 42-13 First downs Rushing-yds. Passing Passing yds. Total yds. Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards

BIGGEST SHOES TO FILL Lawrence Elliott Jr., RB The Huskies will sorely miss Elliott Jr., a key cog from their run-first offense who rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 20 touchdowns last year.

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Players to watch Coach Paul Darragh likes to use a stable of running backs. This year’s group will feature Alex Gooden and Qmac Quiteh. “I think our backfield looks pretty good,” Darragh said. “We’ve got a pretty good stable of tailbacks that I think have not played a ton but can give us those types of tailbacks in the past.”

Alex Gooden Christian (So., 5-9, 205) Whitebread

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Blake Christian Remensnyder Whitebread (Jr., (Yr.,6-5, Ht.,325) Wt.)

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Central Columbia grad Jake Klinger is healthy and is helped by the return of fellow DT Ezra Ranco on the interior. Having missed significant playing time last year, Klinger will look to build on the seven tackles and two hurries he had in two games last year. “(Klinger) does solidify us on the inside of the line,” Darragh said.

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Coach aims to put bite back in Huskies By CASEY SNYDER Press Enterprise Writer

BLOOMSBURG — Bloomsburg University coach Paul Darragh is looking to get the program back to its winning ways. The Huskies have gone 13-9 the past two seasons after going 21-4 in Darragh’s first two years. Now, Darragh is looking to rebound. “The scheme has been very effective over the last 21 years since I’ve been here, so they’ve just got to be able to execute,” Darragh said. “We certainly have the skill and the talent. Maybe not the experience. I think they’re coming along right now and I’m excited for what they can be.” A lot of factors contributed last year to the Huskies not winning seven games for the first time in 17 seasons, but a key factor that proved to be Bloomsburg’s downfall was its ability to keep games close. Of the Huskies’ five losses, only two were within eight points. In last year’s five losses, the Huskies

averaged 17.8 points, a number that has been trending down since 2013. Another factor was quarterback play. Chris Palubinsky and Duffy Gilhool both saw significant playing time, with neither being overly impressive or consistent. Darragh wants one of his quarterbacks to seize the starting spot so he can avoid a platoon. “We don’t want to get into that,” Darragh said. “... (A platoon) would be out of necessity. At this point in time, it’s probably a three-man race with Chris, Duffy and Eric Benjamin. They all have their pluses. They’ve all got to play more consistently. We’re going to try to take the guy and pick the guy that’s going to put us in the right play, but also not make the mistakes and also be more consistent with completing the football and not turning it over.” Bloomsburg is looking to get some extra wins this year by doing what it does best: winning games in the trenches. “It is a matter of finding the seven or eight guys that are good enough to play on

Saturday and good enough to execute our offense,” Darragh said of his offensive linemen. “We’re looking to play nasty and physical football in between the lines,” tight

end Aaron Allison said. Defensively, Darragh brings back a host of talent, including Ezra Ranco, Central Columbia grad Jake Klinger, Scott Beltz,

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GO FIGURE

14,741

Total attendance for Bloomsburg University football games at Robert B. Redman Stadium last year. That’s an average of 2,948 people per game. By comparison, the Huskies’ opponents had a total attendance of 9,433 people, or 1,572 people per game.

The percentage of successful fourthdown conversions for Bloomsburg University last year. The Huskies were 5-for-10.

The number of sacks compiled by Bloomsburg University. Redshirt sophomore Chris Gary led the way with 121⁄2.

The number of seniors on Bloomsburg University’s roster this season.

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Eric Schwartz, Chris Gary, Dexter Jordan, Alex Annan and Marquis Seamon. But the defense was equally susceptible to both the ground game and air attacks last year, something the Huskies want to shore up. “When you have a year like we did last year, it gives us a new goal to get back to where we should be,” Beltz said. Darragh wants to take pages out of the playbook from 2014, when his team went to the PSAC championship game, qualified for the Division II playoffs and produced a Harlon Hill winner. “We certainly can find ways, and I think 2014 was a great example of finding ways to win,” Darragh said. “Whether it was getting six turnovers and leading the nation in the turnover ratio category. If you can do that, sometimes even if you’re not playing as productive on the other side of the ball, you can find a way to win.” Darragh has the talent to string together more wins. It’s just going to be a matter of putting the right pieces in place. “We’ve got enough experience on this team, and I think hopefully the leadership can guide these guys when we get into those tight games and win them in the end,” Darragh said. “For us, certainly, one of the things that has been a pretty good formula for us is to be able to control the line of scrimmage offensively. Hold onto the football. Then play good defense or great defense to defend these explosive offenses that are a part of college football. That’s still part of our formula for success.”

ABOVE AND BELOW: Bloomsburg University football players stretch out while moving across Danny Hale Field at Redman Stadium during their first day of practice for the fall season.

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EASTERN DIVISION Bloomsburg

• HEAD COACH: Paul Darragh, 5th year: 34-13 • LAST YEAR: 6-5, 4-3 PSAC East • RETURNING STARTERS: 5 offense, 5 defense, 1 special teams • KEY RETURNERS: TE Aaron Allison, DE Scott Beltz, DB Eric Schwartz, DB Dexter Jordan, DE Chris Gary

Cheyney

• HEAD COACH: Chris Roulhac, third year: 1-21; fifth year overall • LAST YEAR: 1-10, 0-7 PSAC East • RETURNING STARTERS: 6 offense, 7 defense, 2 special teams • KEY RETURNERS: QB Dominick Trautz, C Keon Hughes, RB Brandon French, WR Nigel Wiley, LB Keyson Dingle, LB Jordan Richardson

East Stroudsburg

• HEAD COACH: Denny Douds, 44th year: 264-195-3 • LAST YEAR: 4-7, 2-5 PSAC East • RETURNING STARTERS: 8 offense, 8 defense, 2 special

teams • KEY RETURNERS: WR Tim Wilson, WR Tommy House, C Devon Ackerman, QB Tim DiGiorgio, DE Joseph Odebode, LB Mike Wiand, S Justin Johnson

season: 6-38 • LAST YEAR: 2-9, 1-6 PSAC East • RETURNING STARTERS: 9 offense, 8 defense • KEY RETURNERS: LB Sean Dugan, WR Kevin Wiggings, QB Tony Staffieri

Kutztown

Shippensburg

• HEAD COACH: Jim Clements, fourth season: 20-13; 11th overall: 86-37 • LAST YEAR: 7-4, 7-0 PSAC East • RETURNING STARTERS: 6 offense, 6 defense, 1 special teams • KEY RETURNERS: QB Collin DiGalbo, RB Craig Reynolds, DE Ronny Tomasetti, LB Tajier Jefferson, S Jake Perry, S Jalen Nieves

• HEAD COACH: Mark Maciejewski, sixth season: 39-18 • LAST YEAR: 7-4, 4-3 PSAC East • RETURNING STARTERS: 5 offense, 6 defense • KEY RETURNERS: RB Cole Chaippialle, RT Oscar Ghasab, DE Richard Nase, DB Kevin Taylor, II, DB Chavez Cheatham

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West Chester

• HEAD COACH: Dave Taynor, third season: 6-16 • LAST YEAR: 4-7, PSAC West 4-3 • RETURNING STARTERS: 6 offense, 6 defense, 2 special teams • KEY RETURNERS: RB John Ford, CB Carlos Balkcom

Millersville

• HEAD COACH: Greg Breitbach, fifth

• HEAD COACH: Bill Zwaan, 15th season: 116-54; 21st overall: 170-68 • LAST YEAR: 8-3, 6-1 PSAC East • RETURNING STARTERS: 9 offense, 7 defense, 4 special teams • KEY RETURNERS: RB Jarel Elder, G Tyler Drob, WR Tyler Karpinski, DB Nydair Rouse, G Vince Lostracco, DL Ch’aim Smith, LB Kevin Duggan

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• HEAD COACH: Gary Dunn, first season • LAST YEAR: 11-1, 7-0 PSAC West • RETURNING STARTERS: 6 offense, 7 defense, 1 special teams • KEY RETURNERS: QB Michael Keir, RB Nick Grissom, OL Craig McCorkle, OL Taylor Nikithser, DL Justin Baker, DB Vondel Bell, LB Luke Hraphchak

Clarion

• HEAD COACH: Chris Weibel, third season: 11-11 • LAST YEAR: 4-7, 3-4 PSAC West • RETURNING STARTERS: 4 offense, 8 defense • KEY RETURNERS: LB Layne Skundrich, DL Brandon Vocco, OL Zach Morris, DB Myles Edmonds

Edinboro

• HEAD COACH: Justin Lustig, first season • LAST YEAR: 9-2, 5-2PSAC West • RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 6 defense, 1 special teams

• KEY RETURNERS: TB Walter Fletcher, WR James Clark, WR Ta’Nauz Gregory, SS Brandon Anderson, CB Zuril Hendrick

season: 56-45 • LAST YEAR: 3-8, 1-6 PSAC West • RETURNING STARTERS: 10 offense, 7 defense, 2 special teams • KEY RETURNERS: QB Doug Altaville, C Beau Bilinsky, WR Brad Novak, DE Theophile Blackson III, LB Thomas Higgins III

Gannon

• HEAD COACH: Brad Rzyczycki, sixth season: 29-26 • LAST YEAR: 5-6, 1-6 PSAC West • RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 7 defense • KEY RETURNERS: QB Zach Phillips, LB Anthony Howard, LB Geremy Paige, DB A.J. Satcher, DL Max Onyenwe

Seton Hill

• H E A D C OAC H : I s a a c C o l l i n s, f i f t h s e a s o n : 1 2 - 3 2 • LAST YEAR: 5-6, 2-5 P S AC We s t • RETURNI N G S TA R T E R S : 4 o f f e n s e, 5 d e f e n s e, 1 s p e c i a l teams • KEY RETURNERS: WR Ardell Brown, QB Cory C a va n a u g h , W R Ty G e o r g e

Indiana

• HEAD COACH: Paul Tortorella, first season • LAST YEAR: 10-2, 6-1 PSAC West • RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 8 defense, 2 spcial teams • KEY RETURNERS: QB Lenny Williams, Jr., RB Chris Temple, WR Walt Pegues, OT Joe Peterson, C Jeff Arnold, DE Deandre Easterling, DT Jemal Averette

Slippery Rock

• H E A D C OAC H : S h a w n Lutz, second season: 7-4 • LAST YEAR: 7-4, 3-4 P S AC We s t • RETURNI N G S TA R T E R S : 8 o f f e n s e, 2 d e f e n s e, 2 s p e c i a l teams • KEY RETURNERS: R B I s i a h N e e l y, W R M a r c u s Johnson, OL Steve Gaviglia, DE Marcus Martin

Mercyhurst • HEAD COACH: Marty Schaetzle, 16th

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Oct. 13 — at North Schuylkill Oct. 20 — LEHIGHTON Oct. 28 — at Schuylkill Haven BOYERTOWN Aug. 25 — at Upper Perkiomen Sept. 1 — EXETER Sept. 8 — POTTSVILLE Sept. 15 — at Academy Park Sept. 22 — at Methacton Sept. 28 — PERKIOMEN VALLEY Oct. 6 — OWEN J. ROBERTS Oct. 13 — at Spring Ford Oct. 20 — NORRISTOWN Oct. 27 — TBA BUCKTAIL Aug. 25 — at Saint Joe’s Catholic Academy Sept. 1 — TOWANDA Sept. 8 — at Canton Sept. 16 — at Vo-Tech Sept. 22 — ST. JOE’S CATHOLIC Sept. 29 — NORTH PENN-MANSFIELD Oct. 6 — SAYRE Oct. 13 — at Muncy Oct. 20 — at Cowanesque Valley Oct. 27 — MONTGOMERY CANTON Aug. 25 — at Wellsboro Sept. 2 — WYALUSING Sept. 8 — BUCKTAIL Sept. 15 — SHENANDOAH VALLEY Sept. 22 — at North Penn-Mansfield Sept. 29 — at Towanda Oct. 6 — MONTGOMERY Oct. 13 — at Sayre Oct. 20 — at Athens Oct. 27 — TROY CARBONDALE Aug. 25 — at Western Wayne Sept. 1 — OLD FORGE Sept. 8 — MID-VALLEY Sept. 15 — at Lakeland Sept. 23 — at Susquehanna Community Sept. 29 — LACKAWANNA TRAIL Oct. 6 — HOLY CROSS Oct. 13 — at Montrose Oct. 20 — at Dunmore Oct. 27 — RIVERSIDE CATASAUQUA Aug. 25 — SALISBURY TOWNSHIP Sept. 1 — NORTHERN LEHIGH Sept. 9 — at Pen Argyl Sept. 15 — SAUCON VALLEY Sept. 22 — PALISADES Sept. 30 — at Wilson Area Oct. 6 — NOTRE DAME GREEN POND Oct. 13 — at Palmerton Area Oct. 20 — SOUTHERN LEHIGH Oct. 27 — at Northwestern Lehigh CENTRAL COLUMBIA Aug. 25 — MIFFLINBURG Sept. 1 — LEWISBURG Sept. 8 — at Towanda Sept. 15 — at Loyalsock Sept. 22 — DANVILLE Sept. 29 — at Warrior Run Oct. 6 — at Hughesville Oct. 13 — SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT Oct. 20 — SOUTHERN COLUMBIA Oct. 27 — at Bloomsburg COLUMBIA MONTOUR VO-TECH Aug. 26 — PANTHER VALLEY Sept. 1 — at Nanticoke Sept. 9 — NATIVITY Sept. 16 — BUCKTAIL Sept. 22 — at Montgomery Sept. 29 — at Cowanesque Valley Oct. 7 — MUNCY Oct. 14 — at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy Oct. 21 — SAYRE Oct. 27 — at Holy Redeemer CONRAD WEISER Sept. 1 — SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP Sept. 8 — BERKS CATHOLIC Sept. 15 — at Twin Valley Sept. 22 — at Fleetwood Sept. 29 — at Muhlenberg Oct. 6 — READING Oct. 13 — at Dover Area Oct. 20 — EXETER TOWNSHIP Oct. 27 — at Daniel Boone Nov. 3 — GOVERNOR MIFFLIN COUGHLIN Aug. 25 — DALLAS Sept. 2 — at Scranton Prep Sept. 8 — at Crestwood Sept. 16 — WYOMING AREA Sept. 22 — HONESDALE Sept. 29 — BERWICK Oct. 6 — at Meyers Oct. 14 — WILLIAMSPORT Oct. 20 — at Pittston Oct. 27 — at Wyoming Valley West CRESTWOOD Aug. 25 — at Pittston Sept. 1 — WYOMING AREA Sept. 8 — COUGHLIN Sept. 15 — at Berwick Sept. 22 — at Pottsville Sept. 29 — NANTICOKE Oct. 6 — at Tunkhannock Oct. 13 — at Hanover Area Oct. 20 — WYOMING VALLEY WEST Oct. 27 — HAZLETON DALLAS Aug. 25 — at Coughlin Sept. 1 — at Berwick Sept. 8 — PITTSTON Sept. 15 — SCRANTON PREP

Sept. 22 — at Wyoming Valley West Sept. 30 — at Meyers Oct. 6 — WALLENPAUPACK Oct. 13 — at Wyoming Area Oct. 20 — HAZLETON Oct. 27 — LAKE-LEHMAN DANIEL BOONE Sept. 1 — NORTHEASTERN Sept. 8 — at Red Lion Sept. 15 — at Northern Lebanon Sept. 22 — MUHLENBERG Sept. 29 — GOVERNOR MIFFLIN Oct. 7 — at Fleetwood Oct. 13 — at Reading Oct. 20 — GETTYSBURG Oct. 27 — CONRAD WEISER Nov. 3 — at Exeter Township DANVILLE Aug. 25 — BLOOMSBURG Sept. 1 — SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT Sept. 8 — at Montoursville Sept. 15 — MILTON Sept. 22 — at Central Columbia Sept. 29 — at Mount Carmel Oct. 6 — LEWISBURG Oct. 13 — at Southern Columbia Oct. 20 — SHAMOKIN Oct. 27 — at Warrior Run DELAWARE VALLEY Aug. 25 — at Fort Pierce Central Sept. 1 — at Valley View Sept. 8 — at Wyoming Valley West Sept. 15 — WEST SCRANTON Sept. 22 — NORTH POCONO Sept. 30 — HAZLETON Oct. 6 — at Williamsport Oct. 13 — at Scranton Oct. 20 — WALLENPAUPACK Oct. 28 — at Abington Heights DIERUFF Aug. 25 — at Emmaus Sept. 1 — EAST STROUDSBURG NORTH Sept. 8 — at Pocono Mountain East Sept. 15 — STROUDSBURG Sept. 23 — ALLENTOWN CENTRAL CATHOLIC Sept. 29 — BETHLEHEM LIBERTY Oct. 6 — at Pleasant Valley Oct. 14 — POCONO MOUNTAIN WEST Oct. 20 — at East Stroudsburg South Oct. 28 — WILLIAM ALLEN DUNMORE Aug. 25 — WEST SCRANTON Sept. 1 — at Lackawanna Trail Sept. 8 — LAKELAND Sept. 15 — at Riverside Sept. 22 — HOLY CROSS Sept. 29 — at Montrose Oct. 6 — SUSQUEHANNA COMMUNITY Oct. 13 — at Mid-Valley Oct. 20 — CARBONDALE Oct. 27 — at Old Forge EAST JUNIATA Aug. 25 — NEWPORT Sept. 1 — at Upper Dauphin Sept. 8 — JUNIATA Sept. 15 — HAMBURG Sept. 22 — HALIFAX Sept. 29 — WILLIAMS VALLEY Oct. 6 — at Millersburg Oct. 13 — at Pine Grove Oct. 20 — SUSQUENITA Oct. 27 — at Tri-Valley EAST STROUDSBURG NORTH Aug. 25 — NORTHAMPTON Sept. 1 — at Dieruff Sept. 8 — at William Allen Sept. 15 — POCONO MOUNTAIN EAST Sept. 22 — at Stroudsburg Sept. 29 — ALLENTOWN CENTRAL CATHOLIC Oct. 6 — at Easton Oct. 13 — PLEASANT VALLEY Oct. 21 — at Pocono Mountain West Oct. 27 — EAST STROUDSBURG SOUTH EAST STROUDSBURG SOUTH Aug. 25 — BETHLEHEM LIBERTY Sept. 1 — POCONO MOUNTAIN EAST Sept. 8 — at Stroudsburg Sept. 15 — ALLENTOWN CENTRAL CATHOLIC Sept. 22 — at Nazareth Sept. 29 — PLEASANT VALLEY Oct. 6 — at Pocono Mountain West Oct. 13 — at William Allen Oct. 20 — DIERUFF Oct. 27 — at East Stroudsburg North EASTON Aug. 25 — at Stroudsburg Sept. 1 — BETHLEHEM LIBERTY Sept. 8 — BETHLEHEM FREEDOM Sept. 15 — at Parkland Sept. 22 — WHITEHALL Sept. 30 — at Bethlehem Catholic Oct. 6 — EAST STROUDSBURG NORTH Oct. 13 — at Northampton Oct. 20 — at Emmaus Oct. 27 — NAZARETH ELMER L. MEYERS Aug. 26 — LAKE-LEHMAN Sept. 1 — at Montrose Sept. 8 — at Hanover Area Sept. 15 — NANTICOKE Sept. 23 — at Holy Redeemer Sept. 30 — DALLAS Oct. 6 — COUGHLIN Oct. 13 — TUNKHANNOCK Oct. 20 — at Northwest

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EMMAUS Aug. 25 — DIERUFF Sept. 1 — at Whitehall Sept. 8 — BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC Sept. 15 — at Pocono Mountain West Sept. 22 — NORTHAMPTON Sept. 29 — at Bethlehem Freedom Oct. 6 — at Nazareth Oct. 13 — BETHLEHEM LIBERTY Oct. 20 — EASTON Oct. 27 — at Parkland EXETER Sept. 1 — at Boyertown Sept. 8 — HEMPFIELD Sept. 15 — SPRING-FORD Sept. 22 — at Governor Mifflin Sept. 29 — at Berks Catholic Oct. 6 — MUHLENBERG Oct. 13 — FLEETWOOD Oct. 20 — at Conrad Weiser Oct. 27 — at Reading Nov. 3 — DANIEL BOONE FLEETWOOD Aug. 25 — LEHIGHTON Sept. 1 — SCHUYLKILL HAVEN Sept. 15 — at ELCO Sept. 22 — CONRAD WEISER Sept. 29 — at Reading Oct. 7 — DANIEL BOONE Oct. 13 — at Exeter Township Oct. 20 — MUHLENBERG Oct. 27 — at Governor Mifflin Nov. 3 — at Kutztown GAR MEMORIAL Aug. 25 — at Honesdale Sept. 1 — at Western Wayne Sept. 8 — NANTICOKE Sept. 14 — LAKE-LEHMAN Sept. 22 — at Pittston Sept. 28 — ATHENS Oct. 7 — WYOMING AREA Oct. 13 — at Northwest Oct. 20 — HANOVER AREA Oct. 27 — at Meyers GOVERNOR MIFFLIN Aug. 25 — WEST YORK Sept. 1 — WILSON WEST LAWN Sept. 8 — at Cocalico Sept. 15 — at Manheim Township Sept. 22 — EXETER TOWNSHIP Sept. 29 — at Daniel Boone Oct. 13 — at Muhlenberg Oct. 20 — READING Oct. 27 — FLEETWOOD Nov. 3 — at Conrad Weiser HALIFAX Aug. 25 — at Millersburg Sept. 1 — PINE GROVE Sept. 8 — at Susquenita Sept. 15 — WILLIAMS VALLEY Sept. 22 — at East Juniata Sept. 29 — LINE MOUNTAIN Oct. 6 — SAINT JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY Oct. 13 — at Juniata Oct. 20 — UPPER DAUPHIN Oct. 27 — at Newport HAMBURG Aug. 25 — at Nativity Sept. 1 — at Panther Valley Sept. 8 — LITTLESTOWN Sept. 15 — at East Juniata Sept. 22 — at Mahanoy Area Oct. 6 — BERKS CATHOLIC Oct. 13 — KUZTOWN Oct. 20 — at Twin Valley Oct. 27 — WYOMISSING Nov. 3 — SCHUYLKILL VALLEY HANOVER AREA Aug. 25 — at Old Forge Sept. 1 — at Blue Mountain Sept. 8 — MEYERS Sept. 15 — MID-VALLEY Sept. 22 — at Lake-Lehman Sept. 29 — at Wyoming Area Oct. 6 — NORTHWEST Oct. 13 — CRESTWOOD Oct. 20 — at GAR Oct. 27 — NANTICOKE HAZLETON Aug. 25 — BERWICK Sept. 1 — at Wyoming Valley West Sept. 8 — WILLIAMSPORT Sept. 15 — ABINGTON HEIGHTS Sept. 22 — at Wallenpaupack Sept. 30 — at Delaware Valley Oct. 6 — SCRANTON Oct. 13 — DONEGAL Oct. 20 — at Dallas Oct. 27 — at Crestwood HOLY CROSS Aug. 25 — at Holy Redeemer Sept. 2 — LAKELAND Sept. 9 — LACKAWANNA TRAIL Sept. 16 — MONTROSE Sept. 22 — at Dunmore Sept. 30 — MID-VALLEY Oct. 6 — at Carbondale Oct. 14 — RIVERSIDE Oct. 20 — at Old Forge Oct. 28 — at Susquehanna Community HOLY REDEEMER Aug. 26 — HOLY CROSS Sept. 1 — SUSQUEHANNA COMMUNITY Sept. 9 — MAHANOY AREA Sept. 15 — at Western Wayne Sept. 23 — MEYERS Sept. 29 — at Northwest

Press Enterprise n Thursday, August 24, 2017 Oct. 13 — at Lake-Lehman Oct. 20 — at Nanticoke Oct. 27 — VO-TECH HONESDALE Aug. 25 — GAR Sept. 1 — SCRANTON Sept. 8 — at Tunkannock Sept. 15 — WALLENPAUPACK Sept. 22 — at Coughlin Sept. 29 — at Western Wayne Oct. 6 — SCRANTON PREP Oct. 13 — WEST SCRANTON Oct. 20 — at North Pocono Oct. 27 — at Valley View HUGHESVILLE Aug. 25 — at Lewisburg Sept. 1 — at Central Mountain Sept. 8 — SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT Sept. 15 — at Southern Columbia Sept. 22 — LOYALSOCK Sept. 29 — at Bloomsburg Oct. 6 — CENTRAL COLUMBIA Oct. 13 — WARRIOR RUN Oct. 20 — at Montoursville Oct. 27 — MUNCY JIM THORPE Aug. 25 — SCHUYLKILL HAVEN Sept. 1 — at Marian Catholic Sept. 8 — at Panther Valley Sept. 15 — MINERSVILLE Sept. 22 — SHENANDOAH VALLEY Sept. 29 — at Blue Mountain Oct. 6 — NORTH SCHUYLKILL Oct. 13 — at Tamaqua Oct. 20 — POTTSVILLE Oct. 27 — at Lehighton KUTZTOWN Sept. 8 — at Shenandoah Valley Sept. 15 — PEQUEA VALLEY Sept. 22 — at Nativity Sept. 29 — TWIN VALLEY Oct. 6 — SCHUYLKILL VALLEY Oct. 13 — at Hamburg Oct. 21 — at Wyomissing Oct. 27 — at Berks Catholic Nov. 3 — FLEETWOOD LACKAWANNA TRAIL Aug. 25 — MID-VALLEY Sept. 1 — DUNMORE Sept. 9 — at Holy Cross Sept. 15 — at Northwest Sept. 22 — LAKELAND Sept. 29 — at Carbondale Oct. 6 — at Old Forge Oct. 13 — SUSQUEHANNA COMMUNITY Oct. 20 — at Riverside Oct. 27 — MONTROSE LAKE-LEHMAN Aug. 26 — at Meyers Sept. 1 — NORTHWEST Sept. 8 — SCRANTON PREP Sept. 14 — at GAR Sept. 22 — HANOVER AREA Sept. 29 — TUNKHANNOCK Oct. 6 — at Nanticoke Oct. 13 — HOLY REDEEMER Oct. 20 — at Berwick Oct. 27 — at Dallas LAKELAND Aug. 25 — VALLEY VIEW Sept. 2 — at Holy Cross Sept. 8 — at Dunmore Sept. 15 — CARBONDALE Sept. 22 — at Lackawanna Trail Sept. 29 — at Susquehanna Community Oct. 6 — RIVERSIDE Oct. 14 — OLD FORGE Oct. 20 — at Montrose Oct. 27 — MID-VALLEY LEHIGHTON Aug. 25 — at Fleetwood Sept. 1 — at Schuylkill Haven Sept. 8 — SCHUYLKILL VALLEY Sept. 15 — MARIAN CATHOLIC Sept. 21 — PANTHER VALLEY Sept. 29 — at North Schuylkill Oct. 6 — TAMAQUA Oct. 13 — at Pottsville Oct. 20 — at Blue Mountain Oct. 27 — JIM THORPE LEWISBURG Aug. 25 — HUGHESVILLE Sept. 1 — at Central Columbia Sept. 8 — MILTON Sept. 15 — at Jersey Shore Sept. 22 — SOUTHERN COLUMBIA Sept. 29 — MONTOURSVILLE Oct. 6 — at Danville Oct. 13 — at Mount Carmel Oct. 20 — BLOOMSBURG Oct. 27 — at Mifflinburg LINE MOUNTAIN Aug. 25 — at Tri-Valley Sept. 1 — MILLERSBURG Sept. 8 — at Pine Grove Sept. 15 — SUSQUENITA Sept. 22 — at Williams Valley Sept. 29 — at Halifax Oct. 6 — UPPER DAUPHIN Oct. 13 — NEWPORT Oct. 20 — at Juniata Oct. 27 — SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT LOYALSOCK Aug. 25 — MOUNT CARMEL Sept. 1 — at Shamokin Sept. 8 — MIFFLINBURG Sept. 15 — CENTRAL COLUMBIA Sept. 22 — at Hughesville

Sept. 29 — at South Williamsport Oct. 6 — at Warrior Run Oct. 13 — BLOOMSBURG Oct. 20 — SHIKELLAMY Oct. 27 — at Montoursville MAHANOY AREA Aug. 25 — at Towanda Sept. 1 — at Tamaqua Sept. 8 — at Holy Redeemer Sept. 15 — NATIVITY Sept. 22 — HAMBURG Sept. 29 — SCHUYLKILL HAVEN Oct. 6 — at Marian Catholic Oct. 13 — MINERSVILLE Oct. 20 — at Panther Valley Oct. 27 — SHENANDOAH VALLEY MARIAN CATHOLIC Aug. 25 — FAIRFIELD Sept. 1 — JIM THORPE Sept. 8 — NORTH SCHUYLKILL Sept. 15 — at Lehighton Sept. 22 — at Schuylkill Haven Sept. 29 — PANTHER VALLEY Oct. 6 — MAHANOY AREA Oct. 13 — at Shenandoah Valley Oct. 20 — MINERSVILLE Oct. 27 — at Tamaqua MID-VALLEY Aug. 25 — at Lackawanna Trail Sept. 1 — RIVERSIDE Sept. 8 — at Carbondale Sept. 15 — at Hanover Area Sept. 22 — OLD FORGE Sept. 30 — at Holy Cross Oct. 6 — MONTROSE Oct. 13 — DUNMORE Oct. 20 — SUSQUEHANNA COMMUNITY Oct. 27— at Lakeland MIFFLINBURG Aug. 25 — at Central Columbia Sept. 1 — JERSEY SHORE Sept. 8 — at Loyalsock Sept. 15 — WARRIOR RUN Sept. 22 — at Shamokin Sept. 29 — CENTRAL MOUNTAIN Oct. 6 — SELINSGROVE Oct. 13 — at Shikellamy Oct. 20 — at Milton Oct. 27 — LEWISBURG MILLERSBURG Aug. 25 — HALIFAX Sept. 1 — at Line Mountain Sept. 8 — NEWPORT Sept 15 — at Upper Dauphin Sept. 22 — JUNIATA Sept. 29 — at Tri-Valley Oct. 6 — EAST JUNIATA Oct. 13 — at Williams Valley Oct. 20 — PINE GROVE Oct. 27 — at Susquenita MILTON Aug. 25 — SELINSGROVE Sept. 1 — WARRIOR RUN Sept. 8 — at Lewisburg Sept. 15 — at Danville Sept. 22 — BLOOMSBURG Sept. 29 — at Southern Columbia Oct. 6 — MOUNT CARMEL Oct. 13 — at Montoursville Oct. 20 — MIFFLINBURG Oct. 27 — at Shikellamy MINERSVILLE Aug. 25 — TAMAQUA Sept. 1 — SHENANDOAH VALLEY Sept. 8 — at Williams Valley Sept. 15 — at Jim Thorpe Sept. 22 — TRI-VALLEY Sept. 29 — at Shenandoah Valley Oct. 6 — SCHUYLKILL VALLEY Oct. 13 — at Mahanoy Area Oct. 20 — at Marian Catholic Oct. 27 — PANTHER VALLEY MONTGOMERY April 25 — at South Williamsport Sept. 1 — COWANESQUE VALLEY Sept. 8 — at Sayre Sept. 15 — MUNCY Sept. 22 — VO-TECH Sept. 29 — at Wyalusing Oct. 6 — at Canton Oct. 13 — WELLSBORO Oct. 20 — at Warrior Run Oct. 27 — at Bucktail MONTOURSVILLE Aug. 25 — at Shikellamy Sept. 1 — at Selinsgrove Sept. 8 — DANVILLE Sept. 15 — at Mount Carmel Sept. 22 — JERSEY SHORE Sept. 29 — at Lewisburg Oct. 6 — at Southern Columbia Oct. 13 — MILTON Oct. 20 — HUGHESVILLE Oct. 27 — LOYALSOCK MONTROSE Aug. 26 — at Susquehanna Community Sept. 1 — MEYERS Sept. 8 — at Old Forge Sept. 16 — at Holy Cross Sept. 22 — RIVERSIDE Sept. 29 — DUNMORE Oct. 6 — at Mid-Valley Oct. 13 — CARBONDALE Oct. 20 — LAKELAND Oct. 27 — at Lackawanna Trail

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Continued from page 43 MOUNT CARMEL Aug. 25 — at Loyalsock Sept. 1 — SHIKELLAMY Sept. 8 — at Southern Columbia Sept. 15 — MONTOURSVILLE Sept. 22 — at North Schuylkill Sept. 29 — DANVILLE Oct. 6 — at Milton Oct. 13 — LEWISBURG Oct. 20 — at Selinsgrove Oct. 27 — SHAMOKIN MUHLENBERG Aug. 25 — BLUE MOUNTAIN Sept. 1 — POTTSVILLE Sept. 9 — at Wyomissing Sept. 22 — at Daniel Boone Sept. 29 — CONRAD WEISER Oct. 6 — at Exeter Township Oct. 13 — GOVERNOR MIFFLIN Oct. 20 — at Fleetwood Oct. 27 — at ELCO Nov. 3 — READING MUNCY Aug. 25 — at Warrior Run Sept. 1 — TROY Sept. 8 — COWANESQUE VALLEY Sept. 15 — at Montgomery Sept. 22 — at Sayre Sept. 29 — WELLSBORO Oct. 7 — at Vo-Tech Oct. 13 — BUCKTAIL Oct. 20 — SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT Oct. 27 — at Hughesville NANTICOKE Aug. 25 — TUNKHANNOCK Sept. 1 — VO-TECH Sept. 8 — at GAR Sept. 15 — at Meyers Sept. 22 — NORTHWEST Sept. 29 — at Crestwood Oct. 6 — LAKE-LEHMAN Oct. 13 — at Pittston Oct. 20 — HOLY REDEEMER Oct. 27 — at Hanover Area NATIVITY Aug. 25 — HAMBURG Sept. 2 — at Jenkintown Sept. 9 — at Vo-Tech Sept. 15 — at Mahanoy Sept. 22 — KUTZTOWN Sept. 29 — PERKIOMEN Oct. 6 — SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP Oct. 13 — at Upper Dauphin Oct. 20 — ST. JOE’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY Oct. 28 — at Valley Forge Military Academy NAZARETH Aug. 25 — PLEASANT VALLEY Sept. 1 — at Parkland Sept. 8 — WHITEHALL Sept. 16 — at Bethlehem Catholic Sept. 22 — EAST STROUDSBURG SOUTH Sept. 29 — at Northampton Oct. 6 — EMMAUS Oct. 13 — BETHLEHEM FREEDOM Oct. 20 — at Bethlehem Liberty Oct. 27 — at Easton NEWPORT Aug. 25 — at East Juniata Sept. 1 — TRI-VALLEY Sept. 8 — at Millersburg Sept. 15 — PINE GROVE Sept. 22 — at Susquenita Sept. 29 — at Upper Dauphin Oct. 6 — JUNIATA Oct. 13 — at Line Mountain Oct. 20 — at DuBois Oct. 27 — HALIFAX NORTH PENN-MANSFIELD Aug. 25 — NORTHWEST Sept. 1 — at Athens Sept. 8 — at Wyalusing Sept. 15 — SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT Sept. 22 — CANTON Sept. 29 — at Bucktail Oct. 6 — TOWANDA Oct. 13 — at Cowanesque Valley Oct. 20 — at Troy Oct. 27 — WELLSBORO NORTH POCONO Aug. 25 — at Riverside Sept. 1 — ABINGTON HEIGHTS Sept. 8 — WALLENPAUPACK Sept. 15 — at Scranton Sept. 22 — at Delaware Valley Sept. 29 — WEST SCRANTON Oct. 6 — WESTERN WAYNE Oct. 13 — at Valley View Oct. 20 — HONESDALE Oct. 28 — at Scranton NORTH SCHUYLKILL Aug. 25 — at Shenandoah Valley Sept. 1 — STEELTON-HIGHSPIRE Sept. 8 — at Marian Catholic Sept. 15 — at Schuylkill Haven Sept. 22 — MOUNT CARMEL Sept. 29 — LEHIGHTON Oct. 6 — at Jim Thorpe Oct. 13 — BLUE MOUNTAIN Oct. 20 — TAMAQUA Oct. 27 — at Pottsville NORTHAMPTON Aug. 25 — at East Stroudsburg North Sept. 1 — BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC Sept. 8 — PLEASANT VALLEY Sept. 15 — at Bethlehem Freedom Sept. 22 — at Emmaus Sept. 29 — NAZARETH Oct. 7 — at Bethlehem Liberty Oct. 13 — EASTON Oct. 20 — PARKLAND Oct. 27 — at Whitehall

Nov. 3 — at Owen J. Roberts NORTHERN LEHIGH Aug. 25 — SOUTHERN LEHIGH Sept. 1 — CATASAQUA Sept. 8 — at Bangor Sept. 15 — at Notre Dame Green Pond Sept. 22 — WILSON Sept. 30 — at Pen Argyl Oct. 6 — SAUCON VALLEY Oct. 13 — at Salisbury Township Oct. 20 — NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH Oct. 27 — Palmerton NORTHWEST Aug. 25 — at North Penn-Mansfield Sept. 1 — at Lake-Lehman Sept. 8 — WESTERN WAYNE Sept. 15 — LACKAWANNA TRAIL Sept. 22 — at Nanticoke Sept. 29 — HOLY REDEEMER Oct. 6 — at Hanover Area Oct. 13 — GAR Oct. 20 — MEYERS Oct. 27 — at Tunkhannock NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH Aug. 25 — PALMERTON Sept. 1 — SALISBURY TOWNSHIP Sept. 8 — at Palisades Sept. 16 — at Wilson Sept. 22 — PEN ARGYL Sept. 29 — at Saucon Valley Oct. 6 — BANGOR Oct. 13 — at Southern Lehigh Oct. 20 — at Northern Lehigh Oct. 27 — CATASAQUA NOTRE DAME GREEN POND Aug. 25 — at Palisades Sept. 1 — BANGOR Sept. 8 — at Southern Lehigh Sept. 15 — NORTHERN LEHIGH Sept. 22 — SALISBURY TOWNSHIP Sept. 24 — at Palmerton Oct. 6 — at Catasaqua Oct. 13 — PEN ARGYL Oct. 20 — at Saucon Valley Oct. 27 — WILSON OLD FORGE Aug. 25 — HANOVER AREA Sept. 1 — at Carbondale Sept. 8 — MONTROSE Sept. 16 — at Susquehanna Community Sept. 22 — at Mid-Valley Sept. 29 — at Riverside Oct. 6 — LACKAWANNA TRAIL Oct. 14 — at Lakeland Oct. 20 — HOLY CROSS Oct. 27 — DUNMORE PALISADES Aug. 25 — NOTRE DAME GREEN POND Sept. 2 — at Wilson Sept. 8 — NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH Sept. 15 — SOUTHERN LEHIGH Sept. 22 — at Catasauqua Sept. 29 — at Salisbury Oct. 6 — PALMERTON Oct. 13 — at Bangor Oct. 21 — at Pen Argyl Oct. 27 — SAUCON VALLEY PALMERTON Aug. 25 — at Northwestern Lehigh Sept. 1 — at Southern Lehigh Sept. 8 — SAUCON VALLEY Sept. 15 — PEN ARGYL Sept. 22 — at Bangor Sept. 29 — NOTRE DAME GREEN POND Oct. 6 — at Palisades Oct. 13 — CATASAUQUA Oct. 20 — at Salisbury Township Oct. 27 — NORTHERN LEHIGH PANTHER VALLEY Aug. 26 — at Vo-Tech Sept. 1 — HAMBURG Sept. 8 — JIM THORPE Sept. 15 — TAMAQUA Sept. 21 — at Lehighton Sept. 29 — at Marian Catholic Oct. 6 — SHENANDOAH VALLEY Oct. 13 — at Schuylkill Haven Oct. 20 — MAHANOY AREA Oct. 27 — at Minersville PARKLAND Aug. 25 — at William Allen Sept. 1 — NAZARETH Sept. 8 — at Bethlehem Liberty Sept. 15 — EASTON Sept. 22 — BETHLEHEM FREEDOM Sept. 29 — at Whitehall Oct. 6 — BETHLEHEM CATHLIC Oct. 13 — at Pocono Mountain East Oct. 20 — at Northampton Oct. 27 — EMMAUS PEN ARGYL Aug. 26 — WILSON Sept. 1 — at Saucon Valley Sept. 9 — CATASAUQUA Sept. 15 — at Palmerton Sept. 22 — at Northwestern Lehigh Sept. 30 — NORTHERN LEHIGH Oct. 7 — SALISBURY TOWNSHIP Oct. 13 — at Notre Dame Green Pond Oct. 21 — PALISADES Oct. 27 — at Bangor PINE GROVE Aug. 25 — at Northern Lebanon Sept. 1 — at Halifax Sept. 8 — LINE MOUNTAIN Sept. 15 — at Newport Sept. 22 — UPPER DAUPHIN Sept. 30 — SUSQUENITA Oct. 6 — at Tri-Valley Oct. 13 — EAST JUNIATA Oct. 20 — at Millersburg Oct. 27 — WILLIAMS VALLEY

EastErn ConfErEnCE PITTSTON Aug. 25 — CRESTWOOD Sept. 1 — at Tunkhannock Sept. 8 — at Dallas Sept. 15 — at Valley View Sept. 22 — GAR Sept. 30 — at Abington Heights Oct. 6 — BERWICK Oct. 13 — NANTICOKE Oct. 20 — COUGHLIN Oct. 27 — at Wyoming Area PLEASANT VALLEY Aug. 25 — at Nazareth Sept. 1 — ALLENTOWN CENTRAL CATHOLIC Sept. 8 — at Northampton Sept. 15 — WILLIAM ALLEN Sept. 22 — POCONO MOUNTAIN WEST Sept. 29 — at East Stroudsburg South Oct. 6 — DIERUFF Oct. 13 — at East Stroudsburg North Oct. 20 — POCONO MOUNTAIN EAST Oct. 27 — at Stroudsburg POCONO MOUNTAIN EAST Aug. 25 — WHITEHALL Sept. 1 — at East Stroudsburg South Sept. 8 — DIERUFF Sept. 15 — at East Stroudsburg North Sept. 22 — at William Allen Sept. 29 — STROUDSBURG Oct. 7 — at Allentown Central Catholic Oct. 13 — PARKLAND Oct. 20 — at Pleasant Valley Oct. 27 — POCONO MOUNTAIN WEST POCONO MOUNTAIN WEST Aug. 25 — at Bethlehem Catholic Sept. 2 — STROUDSBURG Sept. 9 — at Allentown Central Catholic Sept. 15 — EMMAUS Sept. 22 — at Pleasant Valley Sept. 30 — WILLIAM ALLEN Oct. 6 — EAST STROUDSBURG SOUTH Oct. 14 — at Dieruff Oct. 21 — EAST STROUDSBURG NORTH Oct. 27 — at Pocono Mountain East POTTSVILLE Aug. 25 — at Wyomissing Sept. 1 — at Muhlenberg Sept. 8 — WISSAHICKON Sept. 15 — HARRISBURG Sept. 22 — CRESTWOOD Sept. 29 — TAMAQUA Oct. 6 — at Blue Mountain Oct. 13 — LEHIGHTON Oct. 20 — at Jim Thorpe Oct. 27 — NORTH SCHUYLKILL READING Sept. 1 — at York Sept. 8 — HARRISBURG Sept. 15 — J.P. MCCASKEY Sept. 23 — at Chester Sept. 29 — FLEETWOOD Oct. 6 — at Conrad Weiser Oct. 13 — DANIEL BOONE Oct. 20 — at Governor Mifflin Oct. 27 — EXETER TOWNSHIP Nov. 3 — at Muhlenberg RIVERSIDE Aug. 25 — NORTH POCONO Sept. 1 — at Mid-Valley Sept. 8 — SUSQUEHANNA COMMUNITY Sept. 15 — DUNMORE Sept. 22 — at Montrose Sept. 29 — OLD FORGE Oct. 6 — at Lakeland Oct. 14 — at Holy Cross Oct. 20 — LACKAWANNA TRAIL Oct. 27 — CARBONDALE SALISBURY Aug. 25 — at Catasauqua Sept. 1 — at Northwestern Lehigh Sept. 8 — WILSON Sept. 15 — BANGOR Sept. 22 — at Notre Dame Green Pond Sept. 29 — PALISADES Oct. 7 — at Pen Argyl Oct. 13 — NORTHERN LEHIGH Oct. 20 — PALMERTON Oct. 27 — at Southern Lehigh SAUCON VALLEY Aug. 25 — BANGOR Sept. 1 — PEN ARGYL Sept. 8 — at Palmerton Sept. 15 — at Catasauqua Sept. 22 — SOUTHERN LEHIGH Sept. 29 — NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH Oct. 6 — at Northern Lehigh Oct. 14 — at Wilson Oct. 20 — NOTRE DAME GREEN POND Oct. 27 — at Palisades SAYRE Aug. 25 — WYALUSING Sept. 1 — at Wellsboro Sept. 8 — MONTGOMERY Sept. 15 — at Cowanesque Valley Sept. 22 — MUNCY Sept. 29 — at Troy Oct. 6 — at Bucktail Oct. 13 — CANTON Oct. 21 — at Vo-Tech Oct. 27 — ATHENS SCHUYLKILL HAVEN Aug. 25 — at Jim Thorpe Sept. 1 — LEHIGHTON

Sept. 8 — at Tamaqua Sept. 15 — NORTH SCHUYLKILL Sept. 22 — MARIAN CATHOLIC Sept. 29 — at Mahanoy Area Oct. 6 — at Minersville Oct. 13 — PANTHER VALLEY Oct. 20 — at Shenandoah Valley Oct. 28 — BLUE MOUNTAIN SCHUYLKILL VALLEY Aug. 25 — PEQUEA VALLEY Sept. 1 — at Fleetwood Sept. 8 — At Lehighton Sept. 15 — POPE JOHN PAUL II Sept. 22 — CONWELL EGAN Oct. 6 — at Kutztown Oct. 14 — at Wyomissing Oct. 20 — BERKS CATHOLIC Oct. 27 — TWIN VALLEY Nov. 3 — at Hamburg SCRANTON Aug. 25 — WYOMING VALLEY WEST Sept. 1 — at Honesdale Sept. 8 — VALLEY VIEW Sept. 15 — NORTH POCONO Sept. 22 — at West Scranton Sept. 29 — WILLIAMSPORT Oct. 6 — at Hazleton Oct. 13 — DELAWARE VALLEY Oct. 21 — at Abington Heights Oct. 27 — at Wallenpaupack SCRANTON PREP Aug. 26 — at Abington Heights Sept. 2 — COUGHLIN Sept. 8 — at Lake-Lehman Sept. 15 — at Dallas Sept. 23 — WYOMING AREA Sept. 30 — VALLEY VIEW Oct. 6 — at Honesdale Oct. 14 — WESTERN WAYNE Oct. 20 — at West Scranton Oct. 28 — NORTH POCONO SELINSGROVE Aug. 25 — at Milton Sept. 1 — MONTOURSVILLE Sept. 8 — SHAMOKIN Sept. 15 — at Shikellamy Sept. 22 — at Berwick Sept. 29 — JERSEY SHORE Oct. 6 — at Mifflinburg Oct. 13 — at Central Mountain Oct. 20 — MOUNT CARMEL Oct. 27 — SOUTHERN COLUMBIA SHAMOKIN Aug. 25 — SOUTHERN COLUMBIA Sept. 1 — LOYALSOCK Sept. 8 — at Selinsgrove Sept. 15 — at Bloomsburg Sept. 22 — MIFFLINBURG Sept. 29 — SHIKELLAMY Oct. 6 — at Central Mountain Oct. 13 — JERSEY SHORE Oct. 20 — at Danville Oct. 27 — at Mount Carmel SHEANDOAH VALLEY Aug. 25 — NORTH SCHUYLKILL Sept. 1 — at Minersville Sept. 8 — KUTZTOWN Sept. 15 — at Canton Sept. 22 — at Jim Thorpe Sept. 29 — at Minersville Oct. 6 — at Panther Valley Oct. 13 — MARIAN CATHOLIC Oct. 20 — SCHUYLKILL HAVEN Oct. 27 — at Mahanoy Area SHIKELLAMY Aug. 25 — MONTOURSVILLE Sept. 1 — at Mount Carmel Sept. 8 — CENTRAL MOUNTAIN Sept. 15 — SELINSGROVE Sept. 22 — at Williamsport Sept. 29 — at Shamokin Oct. 6 — at Jersey Shore Oct. 13 — MIFFLINBURG Oct. 20 — at Loyalsock Oct. 27 — MILTON SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT Aug. 25 — MONTGOMERY Sept. 1 — at Danville Sept. 8 — at Hughesville Sept. 15 — at North Penn Mansfield Sept. 22 — WARRIOR RUN Sept. 29 — LOYALSOCK Oct. 6 — BLOOMSBURG Oct. 13 — at Central Columbia Oct. 20 — at Muncy Oct. 27 — at Line Mountain SOUTHERN COLUMBIA Aug. 25 — at Shamokin Sept. 1 — at Bloomsburg Sept. 8 — MOUNT CARMEL Sept. 15 — HUGHESVILLE Sept. 22 — at Lewisburg Sept. 29 — MILTON Oct. 6 — MONTOURSVILLE Oct. 13 — DANVILLE Oct. 20 — at Central Columbia Oct. 27 — at Selinsgrove SOUTHERN LEHIGH Aug. 25 — at Northern Lehigh Sept. 1 — PALMERTON Sept, 8 — NOTRE DAME GREEN POND Sept. 15 — at Palisades Sept. 22 — at Saucon Valley Sept. 29 — at Bangor Oct. 6 — WILSON Oct. 13 — NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH Oct. 20 — at Catasauqua Oct. 27 — SALISBURY TOWNSHIP STROUDSBURG Aug. 25 — EASTON Sept. 2 — at Pocono Mountain West Sept. 8 — EAST STROUDSBURG SOUTH Sept. 15 — at Dieruff Sept. 22 — EAST STROUDSBURG NORTH Sept. 29 — at Pocono Mountain East Oct. 6 — at William Allen

Oct. 13 — ALLENTOWN CENTRAL CATHOLIC Oct. 20 — at Whitehall Oct. 27 — PLEASANT VALLEY SUSQUEHANNA COMMUNITY Aug. 26 — MONTROSE Sept. 1 — at Holy Redeemer Sept. 8 — at Riverside Sept. 16 — OLD FORGE Sept. 23 — CARBONDALE Sept. 29 — LAKELAND Oct. 6 — at Dunmore Oct. 13 — at Lackawanna Trail Oct. 20 — at Mid Valley Oct. 28 — HOLY CROSS TAMAQUA Aug. 25 — at Minersville Sept. 1 — MAHANOY AREA Sept. 8 — SCHUYLKILL HAVEN Sept. 15 — at Panther Valley Sept. 22 — BLUE MOUNTAIN Sept. 29 — at Pottsville Oct. 6 — at Lehighton Oct. 13 — JIM THORPE Oct. 20 — at North Schuylkill Oct. 27 — MARIAN CATHOLIC TOWANDA Aug. 25 — MAHANOY AREA Sept. 1 — at Bucktail Sept. 8 — CENTRAL COLUMBIA Sept. 15 — at Wellsboro Sept. 22 — ATHENS Sept. 29 — CANTON Oct. 6 — at North Penn Mansfield Oct. 13 — TROY Oct. 20 — at Tunkhannock Oct. 27 — WYALUSING TRI-VALLEY Aug. 25 — LINE MOUNTAIN Sept. 1 — at Newport Sept. 8 — UPPER DAUPHIN Sept. 15 — at Juniata Sept. 22 — at Minersville Sept. 29 — MILLERSBURG Oct. 6 — PINE GROVE Oct. 13 — at Susquenita Oct. 20 — at Williams Valley Oct. 27 — EAST JUNIATA TUNKHANNOCK Aug. 25 — at Nanticoke Sept. 1 — PITTSTON Sept. 8 — HONESDALE Sept. 15 — at Wyalusing Sept. 22 — WESTERN WAYNE Sept. 29 — at Lake-Lehman Oct. 6 — CRESTWOOD Oct. 13 — at Meyers Oct. 20 — TOWANDA Oct. 27 — NORTHWEST TWIN VALLEY Sept. 1 — at Oxford Sept. 8 — at Kennett Sept. 15 — CONRAD WEISER Sept. 22 — SUSQUEHANNOCK Sept. 29 — at Kutztown Oct. 6 — WYOMISSING Oct. 14 — BERKS CATHOLIC Oct. 20 — HAMBURG Oct. 27 — at Schuylkill Valley Nov. 3 — GREENCASTLE-ANTRIM UPPER DAUPHIN Aug. 25 — at Williams Valley Sept. 1 — EAST JUNIATA Sept. 8 — at Tri-Valley Sept. 15 — MILLERSBURG Sept. 22 — at Pine Grove Sept. 29 — NEWPORT Oct. 6 — at Line Mountain Oct. 13 — NATIVITY Oct. 20 — at Halifax Oct. 27 — JUNIATA VALLEY VIEW Aug. 25 — at Lakeland Sept. 1 — DELAWARE VALLEY Sept. 8 — at Scranton Sept. 15 — PITTSTON Sept. 22 — ABINGTON HEIGHTS Sept. 30 — at Scranton Prep Oct. 6 — at West Scranton Oct. 13 — NORTH POCONO Oct. 20 — at Western Wayne Oct. 27 — HONESDALE WALLENPAUPACK Aug. 25 — WYOMING AREA Sept. 1 — at West Scranton Sept. 8 — at North Pocono Sept. 15 — at Honesdale Sept. 22 — HAZLETON Sept. 29 — WYOMING VALLEY WEST Oct. 6 — at Dallas Oct. 13 — ABINGTON HEIGHTS Oct. 20 — at Delaware Valley Oct. 27 — SCRANTON WARRIOR RUN Aug. 25 — MUNCY Sept. 1 — at Milton Sept. 8 — at Bloomsburg Sept. 15 — at Mifflinburg Sept. 22 — at South Williamsport Sept. 29 — CENTRAL COLUMBIA Oct. 6 — LOYALSOCK Oct. 13 — at Hughesville Oct. 20 — MONTGOMERY Oct. 27 — DANVILLE WELLSBORO Aug. 25 — CANTON Sept. 1 — SAYRE Sept. 8 — ATHENS Sept. 15 — TOWANDA Sept. 22 — at Troy Sept. 29 — at Muncy Oct. 6 — COWANESQUE VALLEY Oct. 13 — at Montgomery Oct. 20 — WYALUSING Oct. 27 — at North Penn Mansfield WEST SCRANTON Aug. 25 — at Dunmore Sept. 1 — WALLENPAUPACK Sept. 9 — at Abington Heights

Sept. 15 — at Delaware Valley Sept. 22 — SCRANTON Sept. 29 — at North Pocono Oct. 6 — VALLEY VIEW Oct. 13 — at Honesdale Oct. 20 — SCRANTON PREP Oct. 27 — WESTERN WAYNE WESTERN WAYNE Aug. 25 — CARBONDALE Sept. 1 — GAR Sept. 8 — at Northwest Sept. 15 — HOLY REDEEMER Sept. 22 — at Tunkhannock Sept. 29 — HONESDALE Oct. 6 — at North Pocono Oct. 14 — at Scranton Prep Oct. 20 — VALLEY VIEW Oct. 27 — at West Scranton WHITEHALL Aug. 25 — at Pocono Mountain East Sept. 1 — EMMAUS Sept. 8 — at Nazareth Sept. 15 — BETHLEHEM LIBERTY Sept. 22 — at Easton Sept. 29 — PARKLAND Oct. 6 — at Bethlehem Freedom Oct. 13 — at Bethlehem Catholic Oct. 20 — STROUDSBURG Oct. 27 — NORTHAMPTON WILLIAMSPORT Aug. 25 — at Central Mountain Sept. 1 — MIFFLIN COUNTY Sept. 8 — at Hazleton Sept. 15 — WYOMING VALLEY WEST Sept. 22 — SHIKELLAMY Sept. 29 — at Scranton Oct. 6 — DELAWARE VALLEY Oct. 14 — at Coughlin Oct. 20 — at Wyoming Area Oct. 27 — BERWICK WILLIAM ALLEN Aug. 25 — PARKLAND Sept. 1 — at Bethlehem Freedom Sept. 8 — EAST STROUDSBURG NORTH Sept. 15 — at Pleasant Valley Sept. 22 — POCONO MOUNTAIN EAST Sept. 30 — at Pocono Mountain West Oct. 6 — STROUDSBURG Oct. 13 — EAST STROUDSBURG SOUTH Oct. 20 — at Allentown Central Catholic Oct. 28 — at Dieruff WILLIAMS VALLEY Aug. 25 — UPPER DAUPHIN Sept. 1 — at Juniata Sept. 8 — MINERSVILLE Sept. 15 — at Halifax Sept. 22 — LINE MOUNTAIN Sept. 29 — at East Juniata Oct. 6 — at Susquenita Oct. 13 — MILLERSBURG Oct. 20 — TRI-VALLEY Oct. 27 — at Pine Grove WILSON Aug. 26 — at Pen Argyl Sept. 2 — PALISADES Sept. 8 — at Salisbury Sept. 16 — NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH Sept. 22 — at Northern Lehigh Sept. 30 — CATASAUQUA Oct. 6 — at Southern Lehigh Oct. 14 — SAUCON VALLEY Oct. 21 — BANGOR Oct. 27 — at Notre Dame Green Pond WYALUSING Aug. 25 — at Sayre Sept. 1 — at Canton Sept. 8 — NORTH PENN Sept. 15 — TUNKHANNOCK Sept. 22 — COWANESQUE VALLEY Sept. 29 — MONTGOMERY Oct. 6 — at Troy Oct. 13 — at Athens Oct. 20 — at Wellsboro Oct. 27 — TOWANDA WYOMING AREA Aug. 25 — at Wallenpaupack Sept. 1 — at Crestwood Sept. 8 — BERWICK Sept. 16 — at Coughlin Sept. 23 — at Scranton Prep Sept. 29 — HANOVER AREA Oct. 7 — at GAR Oct. 13 — DALLAS Oct. 20 — WILLIAMSPORT Oct. 27 — PITTSTON WYOMING VALLEY WEST Aug. 25 — at Scranton Sept. 1 — HAZLETON Sept. 8 — DELAWARE VALLEY Sept. 15 — at Williamsport Sept. 22 — DALLAS Sept. 29 — at Wallenpaupack Oct. 6 — ABINGTON HEIGHTS Oct. 13 — at Berwick Oct. 20 — at Crestwood Oct. 27 — COUGHLIN WYOMISSING Aug. 25 — at Pottsville Sept. 1 — at Garden Spot Sept. 9 — MUHLENBERG Sept. 16 — BLUE MOUNTAIN Sept. 30 — at Valley Forge Military Academy Oct. 6 — at Twin Valley Oct. 14 — SHIKELLAMY Oct. 21 — KUTZTOWN Oct. 27 — at Hamburg Nov. 3 — at Berks Catholic

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

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Berwick

Aug. 25 — at Hazleton, 7 p.m. Take Route 93 South for 14 miles. Turn left at Valmont Industrial Park, then continue straight onto Route 93 South for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto W. Broad Street, travel 1 mile, then turn left onto N. Church St. Travel 0.3 miles, turn right onto W. Fern St., and the stadium will be immediately ahead. Sept. 8 — at Wyoming Area Follow Pa-29 South/US-11 North/East Poplar Street, following US-11 North for 28 miles. Turn right onto Boston Avenue. Anthony Sobeski Stadium will be on the left. Sept. 29 — at Coughlin, 7 p.m. Take Route 11 North and turn right onto Route 29 South. Take the next exit onto the Sans Souci Parkway. Continue straight onto Carey Avenue. The stadium is behind the school on Old River Road. Oct. 6 — at Pittston, 7 p.m. Take Interstate 81 North to the PittstonDupont exit. Go south on Route 315 to the Mayfair Supper Club. Turn right onto Stout Street. Proceed 1 mile and the high school is on the left. Oct. 27 — at Williamsport, 7 p.m. Take I-80 West for 30 miles to Exit 210B. Merge onto Route 15 North for 17 miles. Continue across the bridge into Williamsport on N. Market St. Turn left on W. 4th St., travel 3.5 miles, then make a right to go to the school complex. If you come to Hillside Ave., you have gone one street too far. Follow this road almost 1 mile until you see the stadium on the left.

Bloomsburg

Aug. 25 — at Danville, 7 p.m. Travel south on Route 11. After going through the traffic light at the Danville Sheetz, take the second left onto State Hospital Drive. The school is on the right, and the stadium is immediately behind it. Sept. 22 — at Milton, 7 p.m. Take Interstate 80 West to Exit 212. Merge onto Route 147 South toward Milton. Travel approximately 3 miles and take the exit for Route 642. Turn right onto Route 642/Mahoning Street. The school is on the left. Oct. 6 — at South Williamsport, 7 p.m. Take Interstate 80 West to Route 15 North (Williamsport exit). Follow Route 15 North to South Williamsport. Turn left at the first traffic light (Mountain Avenue). Go four blocks to Percy Street. Turn left onto Percy Street and the school is on the left. Oct. 13 — at Loyalsock, 7 p.m. Take Interstate 80 West to Interstate 180 West. Take exit 25 towards Faxon. Turn right onto South Northway Road, and then turn right onto Loyalsock Drive. The school

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BERWICK’S EVAN KLINGER gets a block from Matt Taylor, at far left, early in the third quarter against Hazleton at Crispin Field in Berwick last August. is on the left, with the stadium behind the school. Oct. 20 — at Lewisburg, 7 p.m. Take Interstate 80 West to Exit 210B. Take Exit 210B to Route 15 South. Follow Route 15 into Lewisburg and past the junction for Route 45. Approximately 1 mile past Route 45, turn left at the first traffic light to enter Christy Mathewson Stadium. Central Columbia

Sept. 1 — at Towanda, 7 p.m. Take PA-42 North to US-220 North in Davidson. Turn right to follow US-220 North to Route 2027/Main Street in Towanda. Turn right onto US-220 North/ Shaw Boulevard to enter Towanda. Make a slight right onto Route 2027/Main Street. Turn left onto Plank Road, then make the first right onto North 4th Street. Make the first left onto High School Drive, and the stadium is past the school on the left. Sept. 15 — at Loyalsock, 7 p.m. Take Interstate 80 West to Interstate 180 West. Take exit 25 toward Faxon. Turn right onto South Northway Road, and then turn right onto Loyalsock Drive. The school is on the left, with the stadium behind the school.

Sept. 29 — at Warrior Run, 7 p.m. Take Interstate 80 West to Interstate 180 West to exit 1. Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail and drive approximately 3.4 miles. The school is on the right, and the stadium is behind the school. Oct. 6 — at Hughesville, 7 p.m. Leaving Bloomsburg, travel north on Route 42. Just past Millville, continue straight onto Route 442 West, and follow it for 14.5 miles. Turn right onto Route 405 North and follow it for 2.5 miles, then turn left onto Cemetary Street. The school and stadium will be on the left. Oct. 27 — at Bloomsburg, 7 p.m. Take Route 11 South toward Bloomsburg for approximately 5 miles. Continue straight onto Sixth Street, and turn left at the third stop sign onto Market Street. Turn right onto 11th Street, and drive straight past the second stop sign (school will be on left). The parking lot is the first left past the school, with overflow parking on the other side of the stadium. Danville

Sept. 8 — at Montoursville, 7 p.m. Take I-80 West. Merge onto I-180 West toward Williamsport. Take exit 21

toward Montoursville. Turn right onto Loyalsock Avenue, then make a slight left onto Arch Street. The school is located on North Arch Street. Sept. 22 — at Central Columbia, 7 p.m. Follow Route 11 North for approximately 6 miles past Bloomsburg to Keefers Lane. Turn right onto Keefers Lane. After passing the soccer field on the right, turn right onto Blue Jay Lane. The stadium is past the school. Sept. 29 — at Mount Carmel, 7 p.m. Take Route 54 South into Elysburg. Once in Elysburg, travel approximately 9 miles. Turn left onto Route 61. Turn right onto West Avenue and then left on North Willow Street. The stadium is on the right. Oct. 13 — at Southern Columbia, 7 p.m. Take Route 54 South into Elysburg. Once in Elysburg, turn left onto Route 487. Drive approximately 5 miles. The school and stadium are on the left. Oct. 27 — at Warrior Run, 7 p.m. Take Interstate 80 West to Interstate 180 West to exit 1. Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail and drive approximately 3.4 miles. The school is on the right, and the stadium is behind the school. Please see page 46

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Driving Directions

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Mathewson Stadium. Oct. 20 — at Central Columbia, 7 p.m. Follow Route 487 North through Catawissa into Bloomsburg. Turn right onto Route 11, and follow Route 11 approximately to Keefers Lane. Turn right onto Keefers Lane. After passing the soccer field on the right, turn right onto Blue Jay Lane. Stadium is past the school. Oct. 27 — at Selinsgrove, 7 p.m. Take Route 54 into Danville. Once in Danville, turn left onto Route 11 South, and follow into Selinsgrove. After crossing the metal bridge, merge right onto Route 522. Turn left at the first traffic light (there is a Weis Market on the corner) onto Broad St. The school is on the right.

Aug. 25 — at Loyalsock, 7 p.m. Take Route 54 North into Danville. Take Interstate 80 West to Interstate 180 West. Take exit 25 toward Faxon. Turn right onto South Northway Road, and then turn right onto Loyalsock Drive. The school is on the left, with the stadium behind the school. Sept. 8 — at Southern Columbia, 7 p.m. Take Route 54 to the traffic light in Elysburg. Turn right onto Route 487 and follow approximately 7 miles. The school and stadium will be on the left side. Sept. 22 — at North Schuylkill, 7 p.m. Take Route 61 South to Ashland. In Ashland, turn right at the second traffic light. Travel approximately 4 miles farther on Route 61 South. The school is on the right side. Oct. 6 — at Milton, 7 p.m. Take Route 54 North into Danville. Take Interstate 80 West to exit 212. Merge onto Route 147 South toward Milton. Travel approximately 3 miles and take the exit for Route 642. Turn right onto Route 642/Mahoning Street. The school is on the left. Oct. 20 — at Selinsgrove, 7 p.m. Take Route 54 into Danville. Once in Danville, turn left onto Route 11 South, and follow into Selinsgrove. After crossing the metal bridge, merge right onto Route 522. Turn left at the first traffic light (there is a Weis Market on the corner) onto Broad Street. The school is on the right.

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Aug. 25 — at North Penn, 7 p.m. Take Route 239 North toward Benton. Continue onto Route 239 North, and then continue onto Route 118 West. Continue on Route 118 West until you get to Route 220. Take Route 220 South to I-180 West. Proceed to Route 15 North and take the Blossburg exit. Turn right onto Route 15 North. Take a right at the birdge into Blossburg. Turn left at the First Citizens National Bank and continue to the school. Sept. 1 — at Lake Lehman, 7 p.m. Take Route 11 North to Route 29 North, and drive on Route 29 North for 3 miles. Turn right onto Smith’s Pond Road/T-702 for 2 miles. Turn left on Jackson Street, and after nearly 300 feet, turn right onto Mountain View Drive for 2 miles. Take the slight right onto Old Route 115. The stadium is on the right. Sept. 22 — at Nanticoke, 7 p.m. Take Route 11 North to the Cross Valley Expressway and take a right onto the Sans Souci Parkway. Continue onto East Main Street. Turn left onto Kosciuszko Street. Take the third right onto East Union Street. The stadium will be on the left. Oct. 6 — at Hanover, 7 p.m.

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ST. JOSePH’S BLAke MuRRy, foreground, breaks up a pass intended for Vo-Tech’s Michael Starr last October at Vo-Tech. Take US-11 North, then make a slight right onto PA-29 South/US-11 North/E Poplar Street. Continue to follow PA-29 South/US11 North, and merge onto PA-29 South. Exit onto the Sans Souci Parkway, and drive about 3 miles. Turn right on Ashley Street, then take first left. The stadium is behind the school. Oct. 4 — at Tunkhannock, 7 p.m. Take Route 11 North to West Nanticoke. Take Route 29 North to Tunkhannock, where you will run into Route 6. Follow Route 6 West eight blocks to the high school. Southern Columbia

Aug, 25 — at Shamokin, 7 p.m. Take Route 487 into Elysburg and follow Route 487 and turn left onto Route 61. Follow Route 61 into Shamokin, and turn right at the first traffic light, immediately turning left at

the next traffic light. Continue down a small hill, turning right at the first traffic light onto Walnut Street. Follow Walnut Street to the end of the street, turning left at the “T.” Continue two blocks to a stop sign and turn right. Continue through two stop signs, and the stadium will be visible after the second stop sign. Sept. 1 — at Bloomsburg, 7 p.m. Follow Route 487 through Catawissa. Just across the river, make a left onto Fort McClure Boulevard. Travel approximately 1 mile onto Railroad Street. The school is on the left, and the stadium and parking lot are in the rear. Sept. 22 — at Lewisburg, 7 p.m. Take Route 487 to Route 54. Take Route 54 through Danville to I-80 West. Take Exit 210 to Route 15 South. Follow Route 15 into Lewisburg and past the junction for Route 45. Approximately 1 mile past Route 45, turn left at the first traffic light to enter Christy

Sept. 1 — at Nanticoke, 7 p.m. Take Route 11 North to the Cross Valley Expressway and take a right onto the Sans Souci Parkway. Continue onto East Main Street. Turn left onto Kosciuszko Street. Take the third right onto East Union Street. The stadium will be on the left. Sept. 22 — at Montgomery, 7 p.m. Take Interstate 80 West to Route 15 North. Turn right onto Route 54 East. Drive approximately 2 miles and turn right down Old Road (the sign for the Montgomery Sports Complex will identify the correct location). The stadium is located in the complex. Sept. 29 — at Cowanewsque Valley, 7 p.m. Take Interstate 80 West to Route 15 North. Take Route 15 North to Route 49 West. Follow Route 49 West for 24 miles, and then take a right onto North Fork Road/State Route 4005. The school and stadium are on the left. Oct. 14 — at St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, 1:30 p.m. Take Interstate 80 West to Exit 161 for Route 220 South. Continue on Route 220 South and merge onto Interstate 99 South. Take Exit 73 to merge onto Route 322 East toward State College/Lewistown. Take the exit toward Route 45 West/Oak Hall/Boalsburg. Turn right onto Boalsburg Road/Boalsburg Pike. Follow signs for U.S. 322 Business/ PA-45 West. Turn left onto Mary Elizabeth Street. Turn right onto Boalsburg Pike. The school, and the field, is on the left. Oct. 27 — at Holy Redeemer, 1 p.m. Take I-81 North to exit 165B (Blackman St.) At the end of the ramp, merge left onto Route 309. At the first traffic light make a left turn onto Blackman Street. Follow Blackman through four traffic lights. After crossing over South Main Street, the road bears slightly left and becomes Horton Street. Follow Horton through two stop signs to a “T” intersection with a traffic light. Make a right turn at that intersection. At the very next traffic light, bear to the left fork of the road. The stadium is one block down on your right.

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Southern Columbia’s JuLIan FLemIng runs to the end zone after catching a pass in the first quarter of a state playoff game against Schuylkill Haven last november.

t only took Fleming one season to make Division I schools fall over themselves to offer him scholarships. Fleming’s varsity career is only 16 games old, but he’s already received eight major scholarship offers from schools like Penn State, Michigan and Michigan State. It’s easy to see why. He creates separation with effortless, graceful strides. He has good size at 6-foot-3, but plays bigger than that with a vertical that exceeds 30 inches. And he has a basketball player’s ability to box out corners and go up and get passes at their highest point. Fleming, rated as the No. 5 prospect in the FleMing national in the Class of 2020 by 24/7 Sports, is already the most highly coveted recruit in Southern history and possibly the area’s top prospect since former Berwick quarterback Ron Powlus in the early 1990s. He doesn’t want to give a verbal commitment until before his senior season in 2019, by which point he should have heard by every major football program in the country.

2. Derien Yeager, Danville

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Sr., OL/DL, 5-10, 273 Yeager doesn’t move like your typical 273-pounder, and his speed is what makes him special. He also has a knack for getting to the ball on defense. He’s a pivotal player up front on both sides of the ball and has the ability to play multiple positions on the offensive line. Interested schools: Has an offer from Amherst.

3. Stone Hollenbach, Southern

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Jr., QB, 6-3, 190 Hollenbach is a classic dropback passer with a strong, accurate arm and throws a great deep ball. He attended the Penn State camp this summer, performing well and raising his profile. He is noticeably bigger than last year, adding about 15 pounds to his frame. Interested schools: Has an offer from Bucknell.

4. Gaige Garcia, Southern

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So. HB, 5-11, 195 Garcia ran for nearly 2,000 yards as a freshman, which is bound to get you noticed. Garcia runs with the kind of toughness you’d expect from an elite wrestler. The only downside is he lacks elite-level speed, a must for a prospective Division-I running back. Interested schools: Scholarshiplevel programs.

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Julian Fleming, Southern SO., WR, 6-3, 185 Interested schools: Penn Penn State, State, michigan, michigan, michigan michigan State State

5. Thomas Monico, Berwick

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Sr., OL/DL, 6-3, 285 Monico already has the size to play up front on either side of the ball. And having a head coach like Frank Sheptock who has college coaching experience will certainly help. Monico attended lineman camps at Akron and Villanova this summer, which also helped to raise his profile. Interested schools: Sub-division.

6. Gannon Feldmann, Danville

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Sr., HB/LB, 5-10, 185 Feldmann has played all over the field for Danville on both sides of the ball. He’s shifted from the starting quarterback to the featured halfback and has served as an adequate linebacker. He’s also filled in as a defensive back in a pinch. His versatility is helpful for teams looking for a spark on offense. Interested schools: Ivy League.

7. Eric Foust, Bloomsburg

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Sr., WR/CB, 6-2, 195 Foust has always had good hands and speed, but he’s grown into a 6-foot2, 195-pound frame that looks collegeready. He’s already listed as bench pressing 260 pounds with a 405-pound deadlift, impressive numbers for a skill player. He projects as a sub-division recruit. Interested schools: Cornell.

8. Ken Cooper, Danville

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Sr., OL/LB, 6-1, 227 Cooper has both the build and natural instincts of a middle linebacker. He’s a tackle machine who flies to the ball, fitting perfectly into Danville’s defensive scheme. He could easily fill the role of a starting linebacker at the college level because of his great instincts. Interested schools: Ivy League, MAC.

9. Ryan Letkowski, Central

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Sr., OL/DL, 6-4, 280 Letkowski is a nightmare to deal with on both sides of the line, but particularly on offense, where he’ll be the top blocker for the Blue Jays’ run-first attack. At 6-foot-4 and with his blocking abilities, most Division II schools would be eager to have him visit campus for a tryout. Interested schools: Kutztown, Bloomsburg.

10. Jared Marshman, Berwick

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Sr., QB, 6-1, 215 Marshman has good size and a big arm, but hasn’t had much of a chance to show what he can do because of injuries. He was slowed as a sophomore, and will miss at least half of this season with injuries. Based on the film he has, he could draw Division II interest. Interested schools: St. Francis, PSAC.

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Division I (in predicted order of finish) 1. Jersey Shore

• LAST YEAR: 9-4 (lost in PIAA Class 4A first round). • RETURNING STARTERS: 9 • KEY RETURNERS: QB Elijah Shemory, WR/CB Hunter Frantz, OL/DL Mason Sechrist, LB Dominic Williams, OL/DL Jacob Jones. • KEY LOSSES: WR/CB Todd Sanford, OL Harlan Baier, RB Jarrett Guthrie.

2. Selinsgrove

• LAST YEAR: 8-4 (lost in District 4 Class 4A final). • RETURNING STARTERS: 16. • KEY RETURNERS: QB Logan Leiby, WR Jarrett Inch, DE Tony Dressler, G Keith Dreese • KEY LOSSES: RB/S Garrett Campbell, C/NG Cross Kantz, G Ryan Varner, S Ryan Bucher

3. Shikellamy

• LAST YEAR: 6-5 (lost in District 4 Class 4A semifinal). • RETURNING STARTERS: 11. • KEY RETURNERS: FB/LB Gabe Tilford, TE/LB Josh Krieger, QB Tate Krankoski, HB Joe Folk. • KEY LOSSES: G/DE Ethan Oakes, C/

DT Derek Bussey, LB Dominic Parker, CB Pierson White. 4. Central Mountain

• LAST YEAR: 3-7. • RETURNING STARTERS: 9 • KEY RETURNERS: DL Mason Campbell, LB Malik Houtz, DB Asher Corl, K Austyn Carson. • KEY LOSSES: RB/DB Justin Neff, OL/ DL Trevor Smith.

AbOvE: Southern Columbia’s Cam Young, right, breaks up a pass intended for Selinsgrove’s Jarrett Inch during the first half of a game at Southern last October. LEFT: Danville’s Cross Truesdell, right, runs past Shikellamy’s Ethan Oakes, center, during the second quarter of a game in Danville last October.

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• LAST YEAR: 3-7. • RETURNING STARTERS: 11. • KEY RETURNERS: QB Josh Foster, WR/LB Rylee Stahl, T Seth Pletcher, TE Garrett Becker. • KEY LOSSES: RB Brayden Pierce, T Garrett Ressler, DE Colin Benfield, RB/LB Dylan Maneval.

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• LAST YEAR: 1-9. • RETURNING STARTERS: 17. • KEY RETURNERS: QB/LB Zach Johnson, RB Devin Pietkiewicz, C/DT Blake Zalar, T Pat Latsha. • KEY LOSSES: FB David Stevens, TE/ LB Sam Deptula, CB Caleb Jemmott, S Noah Mangiaruga.

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ABOVE: Mount Carmel’s Shane Weidner breaks free from a tackler for a short gain in the second quarter against Loyalsock in Mount Carmel last August. LEFT: Danville’s Trent Hilkert, left, carries the ball against Montoursville last September.

Division II (in predicted order of finish) 1. Southern Columbia • LAST YEAR: 15-1 (lost in PIAA Class 2A ﬁnal) • RETURNING STARTERS: 17. • KEY RETURNERS: RB Gaige Garcia, QB Stone Hollenbach, OL/DL Andrew Bell, WR Julian Fleming, LB Cal Haladay. • KEY LOSSES: CB/WR Cam Young, HB Hunter Thomas, TE Garrett Henry, S Teagan Wilk. 2. Danville

• LAST YEAR: 7-5 (lost in District 4 Class 3A ﬁnal). • RETURNING STARTERS: 21. • KEY RETURNERS: HB/LB Gannon Feldmann, QB/CB Peyton Riley, T/DT Derien Yeager, G/ LB Ken Cooper. • KEY LOSSES: FB/LB Trent Hilkert, NG Andrew Dunkle.

3. Mount Carmel

• LAST YEAR: 5-6 (lost in District Class 2A ﬁrst round). • RETURNING STARTERS: 21. • KEY RETURNERS: QB/LB John Ayres, FB/LB Manus McCracken, C Billy Anderson, WR/S CJ Reichart. • KEY LOSSES: TE/NG Wes Shurock, TB Zach Zarkowski.

4. Montoursville

• LAST YEAR: 10-3 (lost in PIAA Class 3A ﬁrst round). • RETURNING STARTERS: 7. • KEY RETURNERS: C Dalton Tubbs, G Travis Johnson, G/DE Owen Hoffman, CB Anthony Washington. • KEY LOSSES: QB Brycen Mussina, WR/LB Tom Shea, T/DE Bryce Ranck, TE/LB Mitchell Rothrock.

5. Lewisburg

• LAST YEAR: 4-7 (lost in District 4 Class 3A ﬁrst round). • RETURNING STARTERS: 15. • KEY RETURNERS: WR/S Dylan Farronato, QB Nicholas Shedleski, C/LB Andrew Shedleski, RB Charlie Blough. • KEY LOSSES: WR/CB Donte Malone, T/DE Dee Gose, RB/LB Trey Delbaugh, TE/LB Hunter Murphy.

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CENTRAL COLUMBIA’S JENSEN THIVIERGE, right, is tripped up by Bloomsburg’s Hunter Coulter on a kick return at the start of the third quarter at Central last October. Bloomsburg’s Jack Malatesta moves closer during the play.

Division III (in predicted order of finish) 1. Loyalsock • LAST YEAR: 8-3 (lost in District 4 Class 3A ﬁrst round). • RETURNING STARTERS: 16. • KEY RETURNERS: QB Connor Watkins, RB/S Cole Cavanaugh, RB/LB Hunter Webb, CB Sam Newton. • KEY LOSSES: WR/CB Marcus Williams, G/DT Crae McCracken, TE/DE Alec Little, LB Alden Melito. 2. South Williamsport

• LAST YEAR: 11-2 (lost in District 4 Class 2A ﬁnal).

• RETURNING STARTERS: 13. • KEY RETURNERS: FB/LB Gideon Green, QB AJ Flick, TB/LB Ashton Martin, C Reilly Barnes. • KEY LOSSES: WR/CB Aaron Guerrisky, TE/DE Patrick West, T/DT Connor Rutan, S Kyle Betz. 3. Central Columbia

• LAST YEAR: 4-6. • RETURNING STARTERS: 16. • KEY RETURNERS: TB/S Isaac Gensemer, LB Ky Seesholtz, FB/DE Jack Schechterly, LB Andrew Fritz. • KEY LOSSES: QB Aaron Farver, G

Nick Spicher, C/DT Mike Devine, WR/DE Jensen Thivierge. 4. Bloomsburg

• LAST YEAR: 5-6 (won Eastern Conference 2A title). • RETURNING STARTERS: asdf • KEY RETURNERS: T/ LB Mitch Reed, WR/S Eric Foust, QB Nick Anderson, G/DT Evan Bond. • KEY LOSSES: WR/CB Jonathan Stone, CB Nick Malatesta.

5. Hughesville

• LAST YEAR: 5-6 (lost in District 4 Class 2A ﬁrst round). • RETURNING START-

ERS: 15. • KEY RETURNERS: C/DE Gage Avery, G/LB Dale Shrawder, T/DT Brad Beaver, FB/ DE Julian Brehm. • KEY LOSSES: QB Landon Henry, T/ DT Josh Dauberman, WR Brenden Gardner, WR/CB Ryan McClain. 6. Warrior Run

• LAST YEAR: 4-7 (lost in Eastern Conference Class 2A ﬁnal). • RETURNING STARTERS: 15. • KEY RETURNERS: QB/CB Gage Anzulavich, TB Denver Beachel, WR/CB Kade Meyer, T/DT Jeff Burkhart. • KEY LOSSES: G/DT Jorge Guillen, WR/S Michael Mufﬂy, TE/LB Matt Gummo, G/LB Noah Showers.

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SOUTHERN COLUmBIA’S JOSH YODER, right, lead blocks for running back Hunter Thomas in a state playoff game against Berks Catholic in 2015. Yoder, a former all-state lineman at Southern, is currently a sophomore at Bucknell and listed on the depth chart as the backup right guard. Bucknell University

• HEAD COACH: Joe Susan, eighth season. • CAREER RECORD: 42-40 (including at Davidson in 2000). • BASIC OFFENSE: Pro. • BASIC DEFENSE: 4-2. • RETURNING STARTERS: Offense 6; Defense 6. • BUCKNELL’S OFFENSE: Although Bucknell’s offense will have a different look this season, coach Joe Susan is happy with the returning players on the roster. The Bison’s returning personnel

includes an All-Patriot League pick from last season, a pair of tight ends who have combined to start 35 games, and 10 wide receivers to choose from. Bucknell graduated all of its starting offensive linemen and its three-year starting quarterback. “From an offensive standpoint, it’s going to be critical to develop the offensive line and quarterback positions,” Susan said in the team’s media guide. “Our running backs, tight ends and wide receivers are very talented, so, if we can do that, we have the chance to be successful.”

• BUCKNELL’S DEFENSE: The Bison should be in good shape on the defensive side of the ball considering they return four of their five 2016 All-Patriot League honorees. “From a defensive standpoint, we will be as good as or better than we’ve been,” Susan said in the team’s media guide. “We take away the run game first. Then, we pressure teams in the passing game. Our passing schemes have been effective in getting to quarterbacks. But it starts with stopping the run; if we hold our opponent to under 100 rushing yards per game, we’re going to be successful.”

Last year, the Bison limited its opponents to 21.2 points per game and 133.6 rushing yards per game. The Bison held five teams to under 100 rushing years last season and went 4-1 in those games. • LOCAL CONNECTIONS: Southern Columbia graduate Josh Yoder is in his second year with the Bison, but the sophomore probably won’t see much playing time unless there’s injuries ahead of him. He’s listed as the backup left guard, but there’s a total of 14 offensive linemen on the team. Please see page 52

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ABOVE: Lycoming’s Sam Dressler (32), a Danville graduate, carries the ball during a game against King’s College last season. RIGHT: King’s College’s C.J. Curry, a Berwick graduate, waits for the snap during a game last season. Curry, a standout quarterback in high school, converted to linebacker and played in 10 games last season for the Monarchs. Photos courtesy Lycoming College and King’s College

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• HEAD COACH: Jeff Knarr, eighth season. • CAREER RECORD: 22-48. • BASIC OFFENSE: Pro-I. • BASIC DEFENSE: Multiple 3-4. • KING’S OFFENSE: With Zach Whitehead returning at quarterback, King’s offense should be in good hands this season. Whitehead was named an All-MAC honorable mention last season and broke team records in several categories, including single-season passing records in completions, attempts, completion percentage, passing yards and passing touchdowns. The Monarchs have another key returner in starting center Ron Ippolite, who was recently voted a team captain. He led last year’s offensive line that helped King’s finish second in the MAC in total yards per game (414.8). Other key offensive returners for King’s include wide receivers Tyler Marroni, Marquis Miller and Corey Flynn, and halfback Trey Campbell. • KING’S DEFENSE: Two of King’s most notable defensive players are back to lead the Monarchs. Inside linebacker Bruce Damon was recently named a team captain and emerged last season with a MAC-leading 118 tackles and team-highs of 12 1⁄2 tackles for loss and eight sacks. Safety Jake Manetti has played in every game in his career headed into his senior season. Last year, he was third on the team in tackles with 69. The Monarchs have six more seniors on the defensive side of the ball — defensive linemen Jacoby Foresman, Aaron Vascos, Chris DeGaetano and Mike Dohn, linebacker Hassan Maxwell and defensive back Justin Foster. Please see page 53

AreA Colleges Continued from page 51 • LOCAL CONNECTIONS: King’s has a pair of Berwick graduates on its roster. Linebacker C.J. Curry appeared in all 10 games last year for the Monarchs after switching from quarterback. He recorded seven solo tackles and 15 assisted tackles. Curry had a season-high six tackles in a 49-14 loss to Delaware Valley last year. Junior halfback Justin Wenner, a Berwick grad, appeared in one game last season for the Monarchs and didn’t record a carry. Lycoming College • HEAD COACH: Mike Clark, 10th season. • CAREER RECORD: 55-36. • BASIC OFFENSE: Multiple pro-style. • BASIC DEFENSE: 4-3. • LYCOMING’S OFFENSE: With Chase Whiteman lost to graduation, there could be a quarterback competition between Collin Wright and Chase Williams. Out of the backfield, Dante Gipson, Brock Zollicoffer and Danville graduate Sam Dressler could have an increased role in the offense following the loss of Blake Bowman to graduation. Leading receiver Nick Costello returns for his junior season, as does second-leading receiver Kyle Silvka-Fralin. • LYCOMING’S DEFENSE: Leading tackler Mike Ward will be leaned upon heavily again in his senior season as a de-

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WILKES UNIVERSITY’S JEFF STEEBER, a Berwick graduate, runs after making a catch during a game last season. fensive back, but behind him, youth will be bountiful. The Warriors graduated multiple players who accounted for the majority of the team’s sacks and tackles for loss, so newcomers will be called upon to make up the difference. • LOCAL CONNECTIONS: Dressler made the biggest impact out of any local player at Lycoming last year by playing in nine games for the Warriors. He rushed for 133 yards on 41 carries and had a 10yard reception. A year before, the Warriors

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used Dressler primarily on special teams, so he could have an increased role in his senior season. Southern Columbia graduate Stephen Toczylousky is starting his sophomore campaign with the Warriors after playing in nine games on special teams last year. He finished with three solo tackles. Berwick graduate Kyle Pierce is in his first season with Lycoming and has the potential to eventually develop into a starting lineman for the Warriors. Susquehanna University • HEAD COACH: Tom Perkovich, third season. • CAREER RECORD: 11-9. • BASIC OFFENSE: Multiple spread. • BASIC DEFENSE: 4-3. • RETURNING STARTERS: • SUSQUEHANNA’S OFFENSE: No information provided. • SUSQUEHANNA’S DEFENSE: No information provided. Wilkes University • HEAD COACH: Trey Brown, fourth season. • CAREER RECORD: 7-23. • BASIC OFFENSE: Spread. • BASIC DEFENSE: Multiple. • WILKES’ OFFENSE: Perhaps last year’s growing pains from a 3-7 season will bode well for Wilkes’ offense considering the number of returning skill players. Sophomore quarterback

Jose Tabora proved he was a dual threat even as a freshman, finishing as the team’s second leading rusher. It also helps to have leading rusher Jacob Brook back, while three out of the team’s top four leading receivers also return. Garrett Armstrong, Zach Bogoly and Aaron Coyne could all help make an impact on a team that’s looking to give head coach Trey Brown his first winning season since taking over the program. • WILKES’ DEFENSE: With leading tackler Tanner Stengel now a member of the staff, the team will miss a mainstay linebacker who also led Wilkes in tackles for loss last season. Isaiah Robinson (75 tackles), Lukas Wood (52 tackles) and Jordan Stiles (47 tackles) could all be called upon to step up and contributed in major ways last season. • LOCAL CONNECTIONS: All four local players seem to have limited roles at Wilkes, but it’s better to have experienced players on the depth chart and on the practice squad. Three players who graduated from Northwest have gone on to Wilkes, including tight ends Bryce Harrison and Dylan Womelsdorf, and defensive lineman Brendan Riley. Womelsdorf is a freshman, while Harrison and Riley are both sophomores. From Berwick, junior wide receiver Jeff Steeber is beginning his junior season.

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Att. 186 15 168 112 144 23 162 173 127 131 23 27

Yds. iNt td Pct. Rating 2,143 6 24 60.2 193.12 129 0 2 53.3 169.57 1,531 6 11 57.1 148.16 853 6 10 46.4 129.15 1,146 5 9 48.6 129.14 134 0 1 52.2 115.46 1,153 6 11 38.9 113.67 1,140 15 12 50.3 111.19 776 5 7 48.8 110.46 754 9 8 43.5 98.27 85 0 1 43.5 88.87 105 3 0 33.3 43.78 minimum 10 pass attempts

PA. HEARtLANd AtHLEtiC CONFERENCE diViSiON i div. Ovr. PF PA *Shikellamy 4-1 6-4 273 174 Selinsgrove 4-1 7-3 332 181 Jersey Shore 3-2 7-3 264 179 HollenbACH Mifflinburg 2-3 3-7 160 237 Central Mountain 2-3 3-7 140 285 Shamokin 0-5 1-9 156 294 diViSiON ii div. Ovr. PF PA *Southern Columbia 5-0 10-0 491 163 tOP REtURNERS Montoursville 4-1 8-2 317 258 Southern Columbia’s Stone Hollenbach broke the program record Mount Carmel 3-2 5-5 279 282 for single-season passing yardage with 2,143. Lewisburg 2-3 4-6 177 208 Berwick’s Jared Marshman threw for 1,531 yards, but will most mArSHmAn much of the regular season with an injury. Danville 1-4 6-4 320 194 Milton 0-5 0-10 63 465 diViSiON iii div. Ovr. PF PA RUSHING LEADERS *South Williamsport 5-0 9-1 306 148 Att. Yds. td Y/Att. Y/G Loyalsock 4-1 8-2 349 165 Name, school Gaige Garcia, Southern 166 1,904 31 11.5 119.0 Bloomsburg 3-2 4-6 193 262 Len Wyda, Berwick 303 1,562 25 5.2 120.2 Hughesville 2-3 5-5 263 256 Hunter Thomas, Southern 142 1,539 21 10.8 96.2 Central Columbia 1-4 4-6 210 261 Jake Anderson, Northwest 238 1,514 16 6.4 137.6 Warrior Run 0-5 4-6 144 276 Trent Hilkert, Danville 179 1,328 16 7.4 110.7 * — clinched division Gannon Feldmann, Danville 144 1,149 11 8.0 95.8 Isaac Gensemer, Central 204 1,122 9 5.5 112.2 WYOMiNG VALLEY CONFERENCE gArCiA Sevon King, Vo-Tech 178 942 11 5.3 94.2 diViSiON AAAA John Ayres, Mt. Carmel 179 788 13 4.4 71.6 div. Ovr. PF PA Lane Tanney, Mt. Carmel 99 718 6 7.3 65.3 *Wyoming Area 5-0 8-2 310 168 Nic Fetterman, Southern 127 703 7 5.5 43.9 Berwick 4-1 6-4 324 211 Darius Green, Bloomsburg 107 468 2 4.4 42.6 Coughlin 3-2 5-5 251 237 tOP REtURNERS Crestwood 2-3 3-7 165 272 Southern Columbia’s Gaige Garcia set a state record for single Dallas 1-3 2-8 117 319 season rushing yards by a freshman with 1,904. Pittston 1-5 2-8 206 365 Northwest’s Jake Anderson enjoyed a breakout season with AnderSon Tunkhannock 0-2 2-8 217 316 1,514 rushing yards. WYOMiNG VALLEY CONFERENCE diViSiON AA/A div. Ovr. PF PA RECEIVING LEADERS *Northwest 6-0 7-3 263 237 Name, school Rec. Yds. td Y/Att. Y/G Lake-Lehman 4-2 5-5 249 267 John Binder, Vo-Tech 46 774 7 16.8 77.4 Nanticoke 3-3 5-5 237 246 Julian Fleming, Southern 36 929 13 25.8 58.1 Eric Foust, Bloomsburg 32 436 1 13.6 39.6 Hanover 2-3 4-6 190 251 Cam Young, Southern 30 494 5 16.5 30.9 GAR 2-3 5-5 275 188 Lane Tanney, Mt. Carmel 30 462 2 15.4 42.0 Meyers 2-4 5-5 213 243 Matt Champ, Berwick 27 497 4 18.4 38.2 Holy Redeemer 0-4 2-8 128 296 Shane Kozick, Danville 26 431 5 16.6 35.9 binder * — clinched division Jensen Thiverge, Central 24 457 5 19.0 45.7 Ezra Judge, Northwest 19 328 4 17.3 29.8 NORtHERN tiER SMALL SCHOOL Mike Force, Berwick 19 291 2 15.3 22.4 Conf. Ovr. PF PA Hunter Thomas, Southern 18 401 3 22.3 25.1 Sayre 5-0 7-3 260 163 Anthony Cicini, Berwick 18 274 3 15.2 21.1 Muncy 4-1 4-6 193 238 Cowanesque Valley 2-2 3-7 127 323 tOP REtURNERS Vo-Tech’s John Binder had area bests with 46 receptions and an Montgomery 2-3 2-8 177 301 average of 77.4 receiving yards per game. Vo-Tech 1-4 1-9 204 361 Southern Columbia’s Julian Fleming had area bests with 13 fleming Bucktail 0-5 0-10 40 425 receiving TDs and 25.8 yards per catch.

2016 PLAYOFFS diStRiCt 4 CLASS 4A Semifinals No. 1 Jersey Shore 31, No. 4 Athens 7 No. 2 Selinsgrove 21, No. 1 Shikellamy 17 Final No. 1 Jersey Shore 35, No. 2 Selinsgrove 15 CLASS 3A Semifinals No. 1 Montoursville 34, No. 4 Lewisburg 0 No. 3 Danville 34, No. 2 Loyalsock 7 Final No. 1 Montoursville 28, No. 3 Danville 10 CLASS 2A Quarterfinals No. 1 Southern Columbia 69, No. 8 Towanda 34 No. 5 Line Mountain 34, No. 4 North Penn 28, OT No. 2 Wellsboro 42, No. 7 Hughesville 26 No. 3 South Williamsport 40, No. 6 Mount Carmel 0 Semifinals No. 1 Southern Columbia 49, No. 5 Line Mountain 0 No. 3 South Williamsport 28, No. 2 Wellsboro 24 Final No. 1 Southern Columbia 49, No. 3 South Williamsport 21 diStRiCt 2 CLASS 4A Quarterfinals No. 1 Wyoming Area 13, No. 8 Dallas 12 No. 4 Berwick 35, No. 5 West Scranton 7 No. 3 Valley View 20, No. 6 Coughlin 13 No. 2 North Pocono 48, No. 7 Crestwood 14 Semifinals No. 4 Berwick 38, No. 1 Wyoming Area 6 No. 2 North Pocono 34, No. 3 Valley View 6 Final No. 2 North Pocono 21, No. 4 Berwick 6 CLASS 1A Final No. 2 Lackawanna Trail 45, No. 1 Northwest 14

Preseason Team

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andreW Christian Whitebell bread Southern (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

gaige Christian WhitegarCia bread Southern (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

mitCh Christian Whitereed bread Bloomsburg (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

stone Christian WhitehollenbaCh bread Southern (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

billyWhiteChristian anderson bread Mt. Carmel (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

jakeWhiteChristian anderson bread Northwest (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

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eriCWhiteChristian foust bread Bloomsburg (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

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jared Christian WhitemoWery bread Danville (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

thomas Christian WhitemoniCo bread Berwick (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

johnWhiteChristian binder bread Vo-Tech (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

shane Christian WhitekoziCk bread Danville (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

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Preseason Offensive Player of the Year gaige garCia, hb southern Columbia You could pick any of Southern’s trio of returning skill players here, but Garcia seems the most likely to replicate his success. After a 1,900-yard freshman season, Garcia is on pace to graduate as the program’s all-time leading rusher, which is saying something at a school that’s produced two 7,000-yard rushers. With Hunter Thomas graduated, the offensive workload is squarely on Garcia’s capable shoulders.

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johnWhiteChristian ayres bread Mt. Carmel (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

miChael Christian Whitehood bread Mt. Carmel (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

preston Christian Whitefausnaught bread Danville (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

derien Christian Whiteyeager bread Danville (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

CalWhiteChristian haladay bread Southern (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

kenWhiteChristian Cooper bread Danville (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

evanWhiteChristian klinger bread Berwick (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

jared Christian Whitemarshman bread Berwick (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

evanWhiteChristian bond bread Bloomsburg (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

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peyton Christian Whiteriley bread Danville (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

damon Christian WhitebeCkhorn bread Berwick (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

manus Christian WhitemCCraCken bread Mt. Carmel (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

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ky WhiteChristian bread Central (Yr., Ht., Wt.)

Preseason Defensive Player of the Year Cal haladay, lb southern Columbia Haladay is yet another member of the outstanding Southern Columbia sophomore class that’s sure to terrorize District 4 the next three years. All he did last year as a sophomore was break a nearly 20-year-old program record for tackles in a season with 151. In his first start last year, he intercepted a screen pass and returned it for a touchdown. It was a fitting beginning for a promising career.

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