Head Coach: Wally Hall
Assistant Coaches: John Minalda, Joe Tomtishen, Marc Wislosky, Pete Stanakis, Jason Gaywrilik, Carson Long, Anthony Russo, Fred Kushwarra, Glenn Weist
Team Name: North Schuylkill Spartans
2017 Record: 8-3, 1stRound District 11 Class AAA Playoffs
Key Starters lost: (8) Mason Geary TE 6’2 215, Bobby Giba OG 6’1 325, Doug Weist QB 6’2 170, Aaron Perneta, Aaron Bolinsky 5’10 210 C, N, LS 5’10 175 WR-FS, Scott Grigas WR- DB 5’9 155, Holden Meyers WR-SS 5’10 180, Justyn DeAngelo RB-SS 5’10 165
Offensive Starters Returning: (8) SR. Danny Tomtishen OG 6’1 255, SR. Brian Dzicek OT 5’11 235, SR. Jack Kempsey OT 6’5 272, SR. Mithchell Wagner RB 5’9 185, JR. Tyler Eldson FB 6’2 210, JR. Jake Green FB/TE 6’1 270, SR. Keith Stavinsky WR 5’11 185, SR. Brandon Rockwell WR 5’10 178,
Defensive Starters Returning: (9) SR. Brandon Rockwell DB 5’10 180, SR. Jack Kempsey DE 6’5 272, JR. Zack Chowansky LB 5’11 203, JR. Tyler Eldson LB 6’2 210, JR. Jake Green DT 6’1 270, JR. Jaden Leiby DB 5’11 172, JR. Jason Lipshaw N 6’0 250, SR. Keith Stavinsky 5’11 185, JR. Jessie White 6’1 220
Special Team Starters Returning: SR. Brandon Rockwell Punter 5’10 178, JR. Mitchell Lavelle Kicker 5’9 150
Key Newcomers: Each of these players either started 1 game, or more than 1 game. Played in as part of rotation or substituting in for injury. SR. Jimmy Voeckler OG 6’0 210, JR. John Harhigh OT 6’4 247, SR. Ryan Weitz OC 5’10 255, SR. DJ Zaleskie DT 6’0 280, SOPH. Dylan Dietz FS 5’9 175
D1 (FBS & FCS) Prospects: Mithchell Wagner RB/SS 5’9 185, JR. Tyler Eldson LB 6’2 210, JR. Jake Green DT 6’0 270, Jack Kempsey DE 6’5 272
Key Stats: Mithchell Wagner RB/SS 5’9 185 only 5 games rushed for 680 yards and averaged 6.2 yards per carry with 8 rushing touchdowns , JR. Tyler Eldson LB 6’2 210 led the team in tackles a year ago with 87 tackles, JR. Zack Chowansky RB 5’11 203 rushed for 314 yards with 4.0 yards per carry, SR. Brandon Rockwell DB 5’10 178 5 interceptions, JR. Jake Green DT 6’1 263 5 sacks.
Offense- SR. Mithchell Wagner RB 5’9 185 Played in only 5 games rushed for 680 yards and averaged 6.2 yards per carry with 8 rushing touchdowns. JR. Zack Chowansky RB 5’11 203 came in for Mitch Wagner and rushed for 314 yards with 4.0 yards per carry. SR. Brandon Rockwell WR 5’10 178, 187 yards receiving and 10 receptions 1 receiving touchdown.
Defense- SR. Brandon Rockwell DB 5’10 178 returns as a 4-year starter. Led team with 5 interceptions and multiple pass break-ups. Tyler Eldson LB 6’2 210 led the team in tackles a year ago with 87 tackles from his linebacker position. A nucleus of players will be in the starting line-up for a 3rdyear consecutive which are: SR. Brandon Rockwell DB 5’10 178, SR.. Jack Kempsey DE 6’5 253, JR. Zack Chowansky LB 5’11 203, JR. Tyler Eldson LB 6’2 210, JR. Jake Green DT 6’1 270, JR., JR. Jason Lipshaw N 6’0 250.
2018 Outlook: Please let us know the keys about your team on offense, defense and special teams. What are your keys to having a successful year?
Offense: From a year ago we have lost some key players that were very productive for us offensively. This year our goal is developing our offense to be more versatile, utilizing a different type of athlete than what we have had in the past. We want to be both productive passing and running the football. Like all teams it needs to start up front with the offensive line.
Defense: A core of our defense returns with players having starting experience 3 and 4 years. We return a solid nucleus in our interior on the defensive line and at linebackers. Rockwell will be a 4-year starter at Corner Back. Players have been developing, and its essential to build a rotation defensively primarily with the guys up front.
Special Team: We emphasize our coverage teams greatly. Our punt coverage was very good last year due to a major part of Brandon Rockwell’s punting. Our Kick-off team was adequate last year, but still looking for that kicker to knock the ball in the end zone. Mitchell Lavelle really developed during last year season due to his hard work. He became productive near the end of the 2ndhalf of the season gaining more leg strength for extra points and field goals.
