Saturday, August 21, 2004
KENNEDY CATHOLIC (A)
Head coach: Mike Donato, 2nd year (2-7).
Assistants: Bill Sham, Neil Gargano, Jeff Songer, Rob Lutes, Nick Ondo, Chris Buchanan, Mike Pilipovich, David Bodien.
2003 record: 2-7.
Offensive/defensive formations: I-formation offense/4-3 on defense.
Key losses: Nick Hurl, Jon Jennings, Zac Zuschlag.
Returning offensive backs: Jopie Rossi, FB, 5-9, 195, Jr.; Ross Gargano, TB, 5-10, 175, Soph.; Rob Homer, 5-8, 150, Soph.
Incoming offensive backs: George Kovach, FB, 5-9, 205.
Returning offensive ends: Jason Lane, TE, 6-4, 210, Soph.; Blair Rozenblad, SE, 6-4, 205, Soph.; Keane George, TE, 6-3, 215, Jr.; Jeremiah Stewart, SE, 5-9, 165, Jr.
Incoming offensive ends: Lee Sham, WR, 5-11, 180, Jr.; Tyler Willway, WR, 5-8, 160, Jr.
Returning offensive linemen: Brad Plamondon, C, 6-1, 260, Sr.; Sam Messina, G, 5-10, 190, Jr.; Robt. Ryhal, G/T, 6-3, 240, Soph.; Dan George, G/T/C, 5-11, 230, Soph.
Incoming offensive linemen: Eric Rodemoyer, T, 6-3, 305, Jr.; Corey Blake, G/C, 5-10, 235, Fr.
Returning defensive linemen: Messina, Ryhal, George, Lane.
Incoming defensive linemen: Rodemoyer, Blake.
Returning linebackers: Paul Fee, WLB, 5-8, 180, Jr.; Fee.
Incoming linebackers: Sham, Kovach.
Returning defensive backs: Gargano, Rozenblad, Homer, Stewart.
Incoming defensive backs: Tyler Wittway, CB, 5-8, 160, Jr.
Outlook: Kennedy Catholic returns 14 lettermen, including eight full-time starters, but with just one senior, it will rely heavily on younger players. The Golden Eagles have good size and some talented players at the skill positions, including 1400-yard rusher Ross Garland, but depth is a concern. Ideally, the Eagles will have a winning season and make the playoffs.
Schedule:
Sept. 3 -- at Reynolds7:30
Sept. 10 -- at Conneaut Lake7:30
Sept. 18 -- SharpsvilleNoon
Sept. 24 -- at West Middlesex7
Oct. 2 -- CochrantonNoon
Oct. 8 -- at Lakeview7:30
Oct. 16 -- LinesvilleNoon
Oct. 23 -- Union ReimersburgNoon
Oct. 29 -- at Wilmington7:30.
MERCER (A)
Head coach: Gary Krenzer, third year (5-15).
Assistants: Bill Chess, Mike Piddington, Rob Kennis, Ed Roberson, Rick Whenry.
2003 record: 3-7.
Offensive/defensive formations: Wing-T offense/4-3 defense.
Key loss: Luke Erdos.
Returning offensive backs: Travis Bell, FB, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Zach Wasser, QB, 6-0, 165, Sr.; Alex Jack, Wing, 5-7, 155, Sr.
Incoming offensive backs: Braden McKnight, 5-6, 155, Jr.; John Stranahan, 6-0, 200, Jr.; Jay McNulty, 5-7, 155, Jr.
Incoming offensive ends: Karl Swanson, SE, 6-2, 165, Soph.; Justin Moose, TE, 6-0, 175, Soph.; Devin Wasser, TE/SE, 6-2, 195, Jr.
Returning offensive linemen: Ben Herndon, T, 6-0, 240, Jr.; Rod Davis, G, 5-6, 180, Sr.; Corey Green, C, 5-8, 165, Jr.
Incoming offensive linemen: Wade Bucher, G, 5-10, 180, Soph.; Lance Davis, T, 5-10, 240, Soph.
Returning defensive linemen: Herndon, Stranahan, Lance Wasser.
Incoming defensive linemen: Rod Davis, Bucher, Lance Davis.
Returning linebackers: Bell, Green.
Incoming linebackers: Moose, McNulty.
Returning defensive back: Jack.
Incoming defensive backs: Zach Wasser, Swanson, McKnight, A.J. Miller, 6-1, 155, Jr.
Outlook: Mercer lost do-everything standout Luke Erdos, who was the team's leading rusher, receiver and tackler. The Mustangs have some good talent in the backfield but the offensive line is a question mark.
Schedule:
SHARON (AA)
Head coach: Bob Fromm, 1st year.
Assistants: Tony Molinari, Scott Sigworth, Josh Anderson, Matt Schneider, Jeff Krecek, Ken Smith, Don King, Dr. William Henwood, Chris Wallace, Lewis Kellar, Jeff DeJulia.
2003 record: 2-7.
Offensive/defensive formations: Multiple I offense/5-3 defense.
Returning offensive backs: Kellen Harris, 6-1, 215, Soph.; A.J. Wilson, TB, 6-0, 185, Jr.; Mike Snyderwine, QB, 5-11, 170, Jr.
Returning offensive ends: Dom Ross, WR, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Incoming offensive ends: Delon Bournes, WR, 6-1, 180, Jr.
Returning linebackers: Harris.
Incoming linebackers: Roshaud Lee, ILB, 6-2, 225, Jr.
Returning defensive backs: Snyderwine, Ross.
Incoming defensive backs: Nick Reese, CB, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Outlook: Sharon returns 11 lettermen and six starters from last year's team and will look to improve on last year's 2-7 mark. Fromm was an assistant for five seasons at Sharon, coaching QBs and DBs. Goals include sectional and district titles and a berth in the state playoffs.
Schedule:
Sept. 3 -- at Girard7:30
Sept. 10 -- at Hickory7
Sept. 17 -- Slippery Rock7:30
Sept. 24 -- at Mercer7
Oct. 1 -- Wilmington7:30
Oct. 8 -- at Reynolds7
Oct. 15 -- Greenville7:30
Oct. 22 -- Grove City7:30
Oct. 29 -- Sharpsville7:30
WEST MIDDLESEX (A)
Head coach: Brian Hoffman, 1st year.
Assistants: Chris Gaub, Matt Nelson, Ed Pikna, Jason Dias, Jason McElhaney.
2003 record: 9-3, District 10 champions.
Offensive/defensive formations: Shoot/Multiple I offense/4-4, 4-3 defense.
Key losses: Paul Fair, Bob Michaels, Josh Fette, Brian Gerrish, Giani Ruffo, Nick Bender.
Returning offensive backs: Steve Andrusky, Slot, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Jesse Polite, Slot, 6-1, 195, Sr.
Incoming offensive backs: Todd Miller, FB, 5-10, 175, Jr.; David McNamara, FB, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Kolten Hoffman, QB, 5-10, 160, Soph.; Josh Brown, Slot, 5-6, 160, Soph.; Lucas Allen, Slot, 5-9, 150, Soph.
Returning offensive ends: Jeremy Womer, SE, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Anthony Ruffo, SE, 5-8, 155, Sr.; George Clark, SE, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Incoming offensive ends: Mario Skarila, SE, 6-0, 165, Soph.; Josh Foster, SE, 6-0, 165, Soph.; Tyler Barris, SE, 6-2, 170, Fr.
Returning offensive linemen: Ryan Luce, C, 5-11, 225, Sr.; Jerry Powell, T, 6-2, 260, Jr.; Jack Edwards, G, 5-10, 260, Jr.
Incoming offensive linemen: Tyler Gilmore, G, 5-11, 225, Soph.; A.J. Hoffman, G, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Jay Barris, T, 6-0, 280, Sr.; Greg Mezzara, G/C, 5-7, 180, Fr.; Travis Wojtalik, G, 5-10, 190, Fr.
Returning defensive linemen: Gilmore, Luce, Edwards.
Incoming defensive linemen: Vince Cimoric, DE, 6-1, 185, Soph.; Tyler Borris, DE, 6-2, 170, Fr.; Mezzara.
Returning linebackers: McNamara, Andrusky, Miller, Womer.
Incoming linebackers: Foster, Wojtalik.
Returning defensive backs: Polite, Ruffo.
Incoming defensive backs: Allen, Hoffman, Brown.
Outlook: West Middlesex has developed a strong tradition over the past four years, but graduation took its toll. Big Red lost all five starters on the offensive line and will need the younger players to develop quickly. They do have good speed and athleticism at the skill positions and have five starters back on both sides of the ball.
Schedule:
Sept. 3 -- at Mercer7
Sept. 10 -- Linesville7
Sept. 17 -- A.C. Valley7
Sept. 24 -- Kennedy Catholic7
Oct. 1 -- at Lakeview7
Oct. 8 -- Conneaut Lake7:30
Oct. 15 -- at Sharpsville7:30
Oct. 23 -- at Cochranton1
Oct. 29 -- at Hickory7
Nov. 5 -- Reynolds7