2014 Team Preview: Pleasant Valley (11)

Head Coach David Pacchioni Q&A

 

Q. What are the key things we should know about your offense?

A. Offensively, the bears are lead by Sr. QB Brandon Kuehner, who has a variety of weapons to throw it too. They are Sr. Nyiem Nevarez, Sr. Kevin Cruz, Sr. Demetrius Green, Sr. Tanner Parascando, Jr. Danny Hunter.

In the backfield along side Kuehner, will be two-year starter, Jr. Austyn Borre RB. The backfield will also have Sr. Matt Sheehan, Sr. Toure Williams, and Jr. Trent Thomas to split time at running back.

The offensive line is led by Jr. C Andrew Kaspszyk. Along side him he has three veteran teammates including Sr. OT Ahmad Curtis, Sr. OG Brian Joseph, Sr. OT Nick Burke.

The Bears are looking for great things from the talented skill position and the big guys up front.

 

Q. What are the key things we should know about your defense?

A. Defensively, the Bears are led by Sr. LB Antonio Santana, who is a two-year starter. He has a big cast behind him, including his best friends upfront; Nose tackle, Sr. Brian Joseph, DT Sr. Ahmad Curtis.

To go along with the big guys up front there are several guys in the secondary as well that will be key contributors to the success of the defense such as Sr. Nyiem Nevarez CB, Sr. Tyson Calhoun S, Sr. Toure Williams CB, Jr. Chase Dougherty FS, and Jr. Brendan Kearns SS.

Along with Santana at linebacker, there is also Sr. James Randall, who is a transfer from Pius, Sr. Noah Bard, and Jr. Garret Gouger.

With the combination of speed and toughness the Bears defense is looking to make a name for itself in the 2014 season.

 

Head Coach: David Pacchioni

2013 Record: 7-4, Lost in first round of District XI playoffs

2014 Schedule

Key Starters Lost: Brandon Leap, QB, Chris Hower, OL, Nico Huerta, RB/SS, Marquise Brown, DL

 

Offensive Starters Returning: (11)

Sr. Nyiem Nevarez WR

Sr. Kevin Cruz WR

Sr. Ahmad Curtis OL

Sr. Brian Joseph OL

Sr. Demetrius Green, WR

Sr. Tanner Parascando TE

Sr. Nick Burke OL

Sr. Matt Sheehan RB

Jr. Austyn Borre RB

Jr. Trent Thomas RB

Jr. Andrew Kaspszyk C

 

Defensive Starters Returning: (8)

Sr. Nyiem Nevarez CB

Sr. Tyson Calhoun S

Sr. Ahmad Curtis DT

Sr. Brian Joseph NG

Sr. Noah Bard LB

Sr. Antonio Santana LB

Jr. Garret Gouger LB

Jr. Brendan Kearns OLB

 

Key Newcomers:

Sr. James Randall RB/LB, transfer from Pius

 

D1 (FBS & FCS) Prospects:

Sr. Nyiem Nevarez WR/CB, Sr. Brian Joseph OL/N

 

Key Stats:

Jr. Austyn Borre RB (2013) 201 rushes, Rush Yards: 1122 yds, 14 TDs

Sr. Nyiem Nevarez WR (2013) 17 receptions, 392 yards, 6 TDs; CB (2013) 54 Total Tackles, 48 Solo Tackles, 4 INTs, 4 TDs

Sr. Kevin Cruz WR (2013) 39 receptions, 603 yards, 6 TDs

Sr. Antonio Santana (2013) 88 Total Tackles, 78 Solo Tackles

 

2014 Outlook:

The 2014 Pleasant Valley Bears have more experience and leadership than 2013. With most of the offense and defense returning for the 2014 campaign the Bears are looking forward to great season.