2008 PAC-10 Football Capsules

by Pottstown Mercury

Posted on August 29, 2008

BOYERTOWN
Head coach: Mark Scisly, 1st season.
Last year: 1-8 PAC-10, 1-11 overall.
Offense: Wide receivers Eric Repko (Sr., 5-9, 170) and Kevin Kluk (Sr., 6-1, 175); tight end Ty Showers (Sr.. 5-11, 215): tackles Wilmer Barndt (Sr., 6-4, 285) and Ian Beidler (Sr., 6-2, 250): guards Ian Repko (Sr., 6-0, 235) and Brandon Weller (Sr., 6-1. 195); center Josh McMenamin (Sr., 6-3. 250); quarterback David Crognale (Sr.. 6-0, 180): fullback Jeff Zimmerman (Sr.. 5-10, 195) and running backs Ryan Schwager (Jr., 5-11, 175) and Logan Herb (Jr., 5-10, 190).
Defense: Ends Ian Repko and Josh Rapella (Sr., 6-1. 235); interior lineman Beidler. Barndt, and Anthony Gallie (Sr., 6-0, 275): linebackers Showers, Jared Giles (Jr., 6-2, 185), and Zimmerman: cornerbacks Aaron Hunsberger (Sr., 6-2, 185), Chase Stewart (So., 5-7, 145), and Matt Frain (Sr., 5-11, 170); and safeties Eric Repko and Kluk.
Kickers: Punter George Sotter (Sr., 6-2, 195) and Brock Hallman (Jr., 6-1, 185) and placekickers Sotter and Hallman.
Quotable: "Coming off a 1-11 season, obviously, it's going to be a much-improved football team," said Scisly. "The kids are working really hard. If we keep working hard, we'll surprise some people."
Notes: Bears dropped off last season after winning the PAC-10 and qualifying for their first-ever district playoff spot the year before. ... Crognale passed for 1,417 yards and 10 touchdowns last year and ran for 403 yards and six scores. ... Scisly, an all-state offensive lineman as a junior and senior at Southern Columbia High School, turned around the program in his four years at Salisbury Township, including an Eastern Conference championship two years ago and a post-season berth last season. ... Boyertown is 312-333-23 all-time, including 34-20 in six PAC-10 campaigns.


METHACTON
Head coach: Bob McNally, 3rd season.
Last year: 3-4 Suburban One American; 5-6 overall.
Offense: Tackles Mike He (Jr., 6-0, 210) and Dan Cox (Jr., 5-11, 240); guards Brandon Rehborn (Sr., 6-1, 210) and Anthony Smith (Jr., 5-10, 190); center Joe Markley (So., 6-0, 200); tight ends Patrick McMichael (Jr., 6-2, 190) and Joe Nwankwo (Sr., 5-11, 230); wide receiver Tim Smith (Sr., 6-1,1 85); quarterback James McHugh (Jr., 6-2, 190); running backs Stephen Capizzi (Sr., 5-10, 190) and Scott Burnick (Sr., 5-9, 165); fullback Rusty Bryant (Jr., 5-10, 190).
Defense: Ends Rehborn and He; tackles Anthony Smith and Ray Green (Sr., 5-11, 250); linebackers Nwankwo, Bryant and Brad Bennett (Jr., 5-10, 190); cornerbacks Chuck Kronmiller (Sr., 6-0, 185), Burnick and Capizzi; safeties Tim Smith and Ryan Kelly (Jr., 5-10, 170).
Kickers: Punter Nwankwo and placekicker Hamza Charradi (So., 5-8, 150).
Quotable: "We're very excited about being in the Pioneer Athletic Conference," said McNally. "It's a very competitive conference. We're looking forward to many good years there. We're on the young side. We have quite a few juniors and not many seniors. We expect to improve on last year's season. We were coming off a 25-game losing streak and we won five games. We're hoping to improve on that."


OWEN J. ROBERTS
Head coach: Tom Barr, 12th season.
Last year: 2-7 PAC-10, 3-9 overall.
Offense: Wide receivers Steve Lawless (Jr., 5-9, 169) and Kevin Fitch (Sr., 5-10, 155); tight ends Brad Davis (Jr., 5-11, 195), and Francis Polignano (Jr., 6-2, 188): tackles Sam Odle (Sr., 6-6, 210) and Mike Klinger(Jr., 6-0, 246); guards Sam Morgan (Sr.. 6-3, 242) and Sean Moloney (So., 5-10, 193); center Nelson Munoz, Jr. (Sr.. 6-0, 230): quarterback Dan Miller (Sr.. 5-9, 165); fullbacks Richard Zazo (Jr., 5-11, 220); Cory Bissland (Sr., 5-11, 210) and Scott Syrek (So., 5-10, 210); and tailbacks Ryan Brumfield (So., 5-10, 165), Bissland, and Syrek.
Defense: Ends Bissland and Kyle Moore (So., 6-2, 213): interior lineman Morgan and Moloney; linebackers Syrek, Zazo, and Sam Funk (So., 6-0, 185): cornerbacks Miller and Lawless; and safeties Brumfield and Fitch.
Kickers: Punter Zach Lepore (Jr., 6-1, 171) and placekickers Lepore and Polignano.
Quotable: "We're a very young team." said Barr. "We're going to play with a lot of 10th and 11th graders. We're looking to improve with each game in execution and improve our intensity level. We're looking for a nine, ten-game winning season. That's what we're shooting for."
Notes: Miller, a third-year starter, passed for 1,064 yards and 10 touchdowns last year and Brumfield ran for 773 yards and caught 10 passes for 208 last season as a freshman. ... Wildcats plan to run an I-formation and prefer to run the ball and will play a 4-3 front defense. ... Barr is 70-57 all-time with the Wildcats, including a 54-45 PAC-10 mark.


PERKIOMEN VALLEY
Head coach: Scott Reed, 5th season.
Last year: 8-1 PAC-10; 9-2 overall.
Offense: Wide receivers Sean Conners (Jr., 5-9,170), Rhashad Santiago (Sr., 5-7, 160) and Jeff Vogl (Sr., 5-9, 167); Tight end Paul Thomas (Sr., 6-1. 173); Tackles Greg Boyd (Sr., 5-9, 260) and Chase Godfrey (Sr., 6-1, 285); Guards Zach Juneau (Sr., 5-11, 205) and Brett Petriello (Sr., 5-11, 205): Center Kevin Krasley (Jr., 5-8, 209); Quarterback Zach Zulli (Sr., 6-2, 172); Fullback Lynwood Snowden (Sr., 5-8, 160).
Defense: Ends Andre Coleman (Sr., 6-1, 190) and Chris Stewart (So., 6-1, 221): Tackles Boyd and Ryan Krasley (Jr., 5-8, 215); Nose guard Juneau; Linebackers Steve Entenman (Sr., 6-1, 230) and Petriello; Backs Connors, Santiago, Snowden and Vogl.
Kickers: Morgan is the placekicker and punter.
Quotable: "The big thing for us (in the preseason) was trying to get that chemistry between our linemen." Reed said. "They're working hard, and physically they're OK. But mentally... We expect (Zulli) to have a great season, and we feel Snowden could be a big-play threat for us. I think we're a little more experienced defensively, and our secondary should be very comparable to last year."
Notes: Vikings get two very good tests to open the season when they travel to Upper Dublin and Coatesville. ... Godfrey and Petriello have the ability to line up against anyone in the PAC-10 and will have a lot to do with opening up lanes for Snowden and providing time for Zulli to throw. ... Kevin and Ryan Krasley are twin brothers. ... PV last season became only the second PAC-10 team to qualify for the District 1 playoffs in the Class AAAA bracket.


PHOENIXVILLE
Head coach: Bill Furlong, 6th season.
Last year: 6-3 PAC-10; 8-4 overall.
Offense: Wide receiver Khalil Ervin (Sr., 6-0, 175); tight ends; tackles Mike Cress (Sr., 6-2, 184) and Kevin Bohl (Jr., 6-4, 263); guards Matthew Viscuso (Jr., 6-1, 167) and Ken Cenci (So. 5-10, 226); center Steven Carter (Jr., 5-11, 235); quarterback Thomas Romano (So., 6-0, 154); running backs Abdul Kelly (Sr., 5-8, 168), Anthony Nattle (Sr., 6-1, 187) and Rich Yenchick (Jr., 5-9, 165).
Defense: End Dave Eggeling (Sr., 5-11, 164); interior linemen Kelly, Cenci and Cress; linebackers Vincent Ciaverelli (Jr., 6-0, 173) Samuel McQuiston (Jr., 5-6, 166), Derek Ryan (Jr., 5-8, 153), Viscuso and Yenchick; cornerbacks Will Killeen (Sr., 6-0, 171) and Nattle; safety Ervin.
Kickers: Punter Killeen and placekicker John McInally (So., 5-10, 170).
Quotable: "I think, overall, we have a lot of young guys starting ... six on offense, four on defense. We like the talent level and work ethic of our younger guys. They're doing well, but it will sort of depend on how fast they overcome the learning curve. We have some better running backs in Nattle and Kelly, but a young quarterback. It will take pressure off him if we can run."
Notes: Kelly returns to the offensive backfield after working at center last year. Furlong related how Kelly, a second-team All-PAC nose guard his junior season, volunteered to play on the line to help alleviate injury issues and see more time on the field.


POTTSGROVE
Head coach: Rick Pennypacker (20th season).
Last year: 7-2 PAC-10; 11-2 overall.
Offense: Wide receivers Scott Madl (Jr., 5-10, 180), Billy Sheppard (Sr., 5-9, 160), Isiah Quick (Jr., 5-10, 160), Brandon Clemmer (Jr., 6-1, 160), Octavius Baker (Sr., 6-0, 160), Justin Ackah (Sr., 5-7, 150); tight end Justin Oliveri (Jr., 5-11, 210); tackles Eric Figorski (Sr., 6-3, 260), Andrew Filopanti (Sr., 6-2, 230), Brandon Mason (Sr., 6-0, 250), Ervin Lukacs (Sr., 6-4, 260); guards Alex McClellan (Sr., 5-10, 210), Tyler Aston (Sr., 6-0, 250), Eric Moran (Jr., 6-0, 215); center Tony Filopanti (Sr., 6-2, 230); quarterbacks Terrell Chestnut (So., 6-0, 170), Mike Paolucci (Jr., 5-8, 160); fullbacks Preston Hamlette (Jr., 5-9, 200), Paul Owens (Jr., 5-10, 210); and running back Maika Polamalu (So., 6-0, 180).
Defense: Ends Oliveri, Dan Foust (So., 6-1, 205); interior linemen Figorski, McClellan, Aston, Tony Filopanti, Andrew Filopanti, Luckacs; linebackers Kayvon Greene (So., 6-0, 180), Mike Larmond (Sr., 5-10, 170), Madl, Hamlette, Owens; cornerbacks Sheppard, Ackah, Quick; safeties Chestnut, Polamalu.
Kickers: Punters Jordan Klinger (Jr., 5-11, 160), Sheppard; and placekicker Klinger.
Quotable: "We're young," said Pennypacker. "We have a lot of young skill kids. The offensive line is inexperienced. We'll go as far as we can with the development of the young kids on the offensive line. Right now, we're not very good. If they develop, we'll be fine. We've got speed all over the field. Everyone knows that. I'm starting a sophomore quarterback. I'm starting a sophomore running back. I'm starting a lot of sophomores. How fast they develop will determine how well we do."
Notes: Chestnut was named first-team all-state last year as a freshman ... Polamalu comes from strong football bloodlines. His cousin, Troy Polamalu, is an All-Pro safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers and his uncle, Kennedy Pola, is the running backs coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars.


POTTSTOWN
Head coach: Brett Myers, 2nd season.
Last year: 4-5 PAC-10, 5-6 overall.
Offense: Wide receivers Darryn Gulotta (Sr., 5-9, 150) Anthony Lyon (Sr., 5-10, 175) and Lamont Walton (Jr., 5-9, 140); tight end Tymeke Santos (Jr., 6-1, 195); tackles William Carter (Jr., 6-1, 285) and Jacob Slick (Jr., 6-3, 335); guards Nick Maloney (Sr., 6-3, 270) and Evan Bauer (Jr., 6-2, 220); center Andrew Epps (Sr., 6-2, 270); quarterbacks Tony Miller (Jr., 6-1, 170) and Jeff Endy (So., 5-9, 145); fullback Kenny Baker (Sr., 5-10, 175); running backs Brennan Phillips (Sr., 5-10, 160) and Ricardo Gonzalez (Jr., 5-9, 170).
Defense: Ends David Mackewicz (Jr., 5-10, 195) and Bauer; interior linemen Isaiah Washington (Jr., 5-9, 240) and Maloney; linebackers Bevon Hartman (Jr., 5-10, 205), Gonzalez and Santos; cornerbacks Baker and Phillips; safeties Gulotta and Lyons.
Kickers: Punter Miller and placekicker Amanda Ayer (Sr.).
Quotable: "The kids have been working real hard. We're in the second year of my program, and the goal is to be a better football team. "The expectations are a little different. Last year, the kids were not sure about me, and they were coming off a winless season. Those kids were dying to win a game, while this year's kids are worrying about being a better team."
Notes: Kenny Baker and Nick Maloney bring solid credentials back with them to the Pottstown program. Baker rushed for more than 1,300 yards last year, averaging 9.9 yards per carry and scoring 19 touchdowns. Maloney, in turn, was an all-PAC second team lineman.


SPRING-FORD
Head coach: Gary Rhodenbaugh, 6th season.
Last year: 5-4 PAC-10; 6-6 overall.
Offense: Wide receivers Andy Ellison (Jr., 6-0, 180). Andrew McDonald (So., 5-6. 155) and David McDonald (So., 5-6, 165); Tight ends Mike Horan (Jr., 6-0, 185) and Rich Iannelli (Sr., 6-0, 200); Tackles Jesse Ercole (Sr., 6-1, 210) and Mike Yeakle (Jr., 6-5, 285); Guards Aaron Cummins (Jr., 5-11, 220), Brian Dougherty (Sr., 5-11, 285) and Michael Stephenson (Jr., 5-11, 195); Center Justin Franiak (5-11, 300); Quarterback Trevor Sasek (Sr., 6-6, 195); Fullback Nick Caggiano (Sr., 5-7, 180); Running back David Tyler (Jr., 5-9, 170); and Placekicker Jarred Houck (Sr. 5-6. 145).
Defense: Ercole and Matt Krueger (So., 5-9, 160); Tackles Matt DiPaul (Jr., 5-11, 240), Stephenson and Yeakle; Noseguard Chris Krumenecker (Sr., 5-9, 165): Linebackers James Hoff (So., 5-8, 150), Iannelli and Andrew March (Jr., 5-10, 185); Backs David McDonald, Moyo Wills (Jr., 6-0, 170) and Tyler; and Punter Sasek.
Quotable: "We're young in some ways, but we do have some experience in some spots," Rhodenbaugh said. "We feel pretty good about some of the guys up front, like Franiak, our three guards and Ercole at one of the tackles. And we're expecting a strong year from Sasek. He lost three very good receivers (to graduation), so he's going to have to adjust to the younger kids (Ellison and McDonald twins)."
Notes: Sasek, who is approaching a number of school records and could pass by some area marks as well with another big season, is getting a lot of looks from Division I-AA schools. ... Iannelli could develop into one of the PAC-10's top middle linebackers.


ST. PIUS X
Head coach: George Parkinson, 3rd season.
Last year: 0-9 PAC-10, 1-10 overall.
Offense: Wide receivers Corey Egan (Sr., 5-9, 150), Matt Mehallick (Jr., 6-1, 185), Aaron Tarlecki (Jr., 5-10, 177) and Cole Parkinson (Jr., 6-2, 163); tackles Tyler Yaculak (Jr., 6-1, 266), Kevin Pence (Jr., 6-1, 200), Ryan Cremi (Jr., 6-3, 194), and Spencer Stratton (Jr., 6-4, 215); guards Josh Rogers (Jr., 6-1, 201) and Mike Furey (Jr., 5-9, 245); center Matt Raymond (Jr., 5-9, 245); quarterback Dylan Pasik (So., 6-3, 165); and running backs Dante Astheimer (Sr., 5-10, 170) and Matt Galloway (Sr., 5-9, 162).
Defense: Ends Cremi and Stratton; interior linemen Rogers and Matt Kendra (Jr., 6-0, 152); linebackers Tarlecki, Tyler Pollick (Jr., 6-2, 170), and Galloway; cornerbacks Parkinson and Egan; and safeties Conor Myers (So., 5-11, 155) and Astheimer.
Kickers: Punter and placekicker Drew Gray (Jr., 5-9, 160).
Quotable: "We're made up mostly of juniors," said coach Parkinson. "We're a fairly young team. I really like the attitude of the players and I feel good after our first couple of scrimmages. We had some bumps in the road, but that will come with time. The biggest thing I feel good about is the attitude of our players and hard work. With that, we can be successful."
Notes: Winged Lions have just six seniors on their roster. ... Astheimer averaged 5.3 yards per carry last season while rushing for 502 and caught 27 passes for 235.


UPPER PERKIOMEN
Head coach: Keith Leamer, 5th season.
Last year: 4-5 PAC-10; 6-6 overall.
Offense: Wide receivers Kenneth Golden (Sr., 61, 180), Nick Edmunson (Jr., 5-10, 175), Ronnie Gillespie (Fr., 5-8, 145), Jordan Force (Sr., 6-1, 165), Tyler Moser (Jr., 6-0, 165) and Britt Kerr (Sr., 6-0, 180); tight ends Mike Keller (Sr., 6-1, 205), Michael Paul (So., 6-3, 210), Nathan Pompei (So., 5-8, 175); tackles Dwayne Gillespie (Jr., 5-11, 235), Curtis Zimpfer (Sr., 5-11, 205); guards Matt Fody (Sr., 6-2, 290), Steven Grover (Jr., 5-10, 195); center Jacob Nice (So., 5-8, 190); quarterbacks Tom Paul (Sr., 6-5, 190), Casey Perlstein (So., 6-1, 170); running backs Chase Fleming (Jr., 5-11, 200), Ryan Connor (Sr., 5-8, 180), Shawn Wenhold (Jr., 5-9, 195), Mark Cole (Jr., 5-8, 150).
Defense: Ends Jawad Majeed (Sr., 6-2, 215), Nick Hale (Jr., 5-11, 195); interior linemen Tyler Krewson (Sr., 5-10, 340), John Schultz, III (Sr., 6-2, 245), Fody; linebackers Edmonson, Fleming, Keller, Pompei; cornerbacks Golden, Wenhold, Gillespie, Cole, Moser; safeties Kerr, Andrew Orlick (Jr., 5-9, 155), Perlstein.
Quotable: "Right now, we're thinking too much about where we need to be on the football field," Learner said. "We need to do that faster and make it more natural. We get better every week, so we just need to be able to fight through adversity."
Notes: The Indians return the majority of its skill players on offense, including its backfield and wide receivers. ... Paul, who shared the duties at quarterback last year, will lead an offense with a young offensive line. ... Defensively, the Tribe will rely on Keller, Fleming, Kerr, Hale and Majeed. As of last Friday, the team has six to eight starters out of action due to various injuries.

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