2023 Team Preview: Dunmore Bucks

Written by: David Mika on Monday, August 14th, 2023. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Kevin McHale

Assistant Coaches:
Mike Barrett
Michael Perry
Jack Miles
Mike Burke
Dave Rebar
Leonard Burke
Al Karaffa
Joe Crotti
Damon Bowen
Mark Finan Jr.
Rocco LaCapra

Team Name: Dunmore Bucks

2022 Record: 8-4

District: 2

Class: AA

League: Lackawanna Football Conference, Division 2

Key Starters Lost:
Nico Ruggiero (RB/DB)
Max Hunt (K)
Nicholas Pierro (P)
Josh Malone (RB/LB)
Patrick Pucilowski (TE/LB)
Evan Makowski (OL/DL)
Cal Talutto (RB/DB)

Offensive Starters Returning:
Sr. QB Thomas Bowen (6-3, 195)
Sr. WR Danny Pigga (6-0, 165)
Sr. WR Domenic DeSando (6-0, 160)
Sr. OT Nathan Reuther (6-4, 305)
Sr. C Nck Tullio (5-11, 240)
Sr. OG Rogan Dougherty (6-0, 220)
Sr. TE Chris Conte (6-4, 275)

Defensive Starters Returning:
Sr. LB Nick Donvito (5-11, 210)
Sr. DE Brayden Reuther (6-0, 190)
Sr. DE Bryce Talutto (6-4, 250)
Jr. DB Gabe Franek (5-11, 165)

Special Team Starters Returning:
Sr. P Rogan Dougherty (6-0, 220)
Sr. P Sean Gallagher Jr. (5-11, 160)
Jr. K Eric Reesey (6-0, 180)

Key Newcomers:
Jr. QB Jack McNeff (6-1, 180)
Jr. DB Cole Fangio (5-11, 150)
So. RB Ryan Mecca (5-10, 140)

2023 Returning Player Stats:
Quarterback: Thomas Bowen: Had 56 carries, 116 yards (2.1 average yards per carry), 7 TDs; Completed 83 out of 165 passes (50.3% Completion Percentage) and threw for 1,179 passing yards with 13 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.

Wide Receiver: Domenic DeSando: Caught 19 passes for 311 receiving yards (16.4 average yards per catch) with 4 touchdowns.

Athlete: Danny Pigga,(Running Back, Wide Receiver, Defensive Back, Kickoff Returner on Special Teams): Had 48 carries for 345 yards (7.2 average yards per carry) with 2 touchdowns; Caught 19 passes for 295 receiving yards (15.5 average yards per catch) with 4 touchdowns.

Brayden Reuther: Had 5 solo tackles and 19 assisted tackles for a total of 24 tackles with 3 tackles for loss and two sacks.

Nathan Reuther: Recorded 10 solo tackles and 39 assisted tackles for a total of 49 tackles (11 tackles for loss), 3 sacks and recovered one fumble for the Bucks in his junior year.

Chris Conte: Made 12 solo tackles, 34 assisted tackles for a total of 46 tackles (10 tackles for loss) with four sacks (best on the team) and 1 fumble recovery for the Bucks in 2022.

Nick Donvito: Recorded 24 solo tackles, 76 assisted tackles for a total of 100 tackles with 14 tackles for loss; He also had 4 interceptions, 4 Fumble Recoveries, 3.5 Sacks, 2 Extra Point Blocks and 2 Forced Fumbles. Led the team in nearly every defensive category despite playing through an injury in all 12 games for the Bucks this season.

2023 Offensive Outlook: Running the ball is a must and we feel that we have the offensive line and backs to carry it. With that, we also feel that we have the QB and receivers that have great chemistry and can make big plays at any time.

2023 Defensive Outlook: Returning multiple starters on Defense is exciting. Led by All Regional Linebacker, Nick Donvito, we return starters on the DL, LBs and in the secondary.

2023 Special Teams Outlook: Although we need to replace our kicker and punter, we feel we have kids that are ready to step up into the roles and play at a high level this season. Most of our kick/punt returners are back as well as our long snappers. We are excited for our special teams unit to make more contributing plays this season.

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