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2024 Team Preview: Middletown Area Blue Raiders (3)

Written by: David Mika on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Scott Govern

Assistant Coaches:
J.J. Ortiz
Joel Lopez
Rob Brodish
Bob Peletier
Mike Dupes
Tre Leach
Ryan Hughes
Brock Welsh
Kiel Mosley

Team Name: Middletown Area High School Blue Raiders

District: 3

Class: AAAA

League: Mid-Penn Conference, Colonial Division

2023 Record: 1-9

8/25 Lower Dauphin (AAAAA) 7:00 pm L 0-45
9/01 Milton Hershey (AAAA) 7:00 pm L 14-34
9/08 @ Susquehanna Township (AAAA) 6:30 pm L 13-28
9/15 Line Mountain (AA) 7:00 pm L 7-14
9/22 Camp Hill* (AA) 7:00 pm W 14-7
9/30 @ Steelton-Highspire* (A) 12:00 pm L 7-48
10/07 Trinity* (AA) 2:00 pm L 0-35
10/13 @ West Perry (AAA) 7:00 pm L 6-31
10/20 Boiling Springs* (AAAA) 7:00 pm L 5-6
10/27 @ Big Spring* (AAAA) 7:00 pm L 7-21

Key Starters Lost:
Malcom Tallibudeen
Jamar McKinney
Max Dupes

Offensive Starters Returning:
Jr. OG Josh Toro 6’0″.245
Sr. OT Joseph Gassert 6’0″ 255
Sr. RB Aidel Johnson
Soph. RB Gavin Paul
Jr. RB Louis Roman
Soph. WR Genisie Ross
Jr. OL Annyas Hassan

Defensive Starters Returning:
Sr. LB Aidel Johnson
Jr. LB George Hartwick
Sr. DL Joseph Gassert
Jr. DL Josh Torro
Jr. DE Annyas Hassan
Soph. DB Genisie Ross
Jr. DB Nickayus Zenon
Soph. S Gavin Paul
Jr. S Louis Roman

Special Team Starters Returning:
Sr. K Landon Keyser

Key Newcomers:
Fr. QB Harrison Ortiz
Fr. QB Benjamin Nordi

2024 Offensive Outlook: We are still a young team, but have a lot of players with varsity experience. Young QB’s but their maturity is above their age. The group has worked hard in the weight room and out of season. Expecting vast improvement. There are enough playmakers that can contribute. Genisie Ross and Nickay Zenon are tremendous athletes.

2024 Defensive Outlook: Young team as well, but have a lot of varsity experience. Aidel Johnson has tremendous leadership at the Line Backer position and is poised for a strong showing. Joseph Gassert and Josh Torro should be able to impact the defensive line. The secondary should be strong with four lettermen returning. Louis Romain and Gavin Paul are very good safeties. Genisie Ross is one of the best athletes in the Colonial Division of the Mid-Penn Conference.

2024 Special Teams Outlook: Landon Keyser has a strong leg, and is very consistent. He finished out the season on a high note.

2024 Middletown Area Blue Raiders
Interview with Head Football Coach Scott Govern@blueraidersmasd @blueraiderpride #PAHSFB @hsfbamerica pic.twitter.com/NPuhrjwUAi

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