2024 Team Preview: Parkland Trojans (11)

Written by: David Mika on Monday, August 12th, 2024. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Tim Moncman

Assistant Coaches:
Chris Kinane
Mike Facchiano
Bob Ruisch
Eric Dauberman
Barry Michael
George Clay
Doug Joseph
Zach Bradley
Chris Avila
Andy Millen
Josh Dieter
Mike Billera
Adam Piston
Trent Clay
Matt Castro
Dave Lucia
Cody Hall

Team Name: Parkland Trojans

District: 11

Class: 6A

League: EPC – Skyline Division

2023 Record: 12-1

8/25 Pocono Mountain West (5A) 7:00 pm W 54-7
9/01 @ Bethlehem Freedom (6A) 7:00 pm W 35-0
9/08 @ Bethlehem Liberty (6A) 7:00 pm W 42-14
9/15 Nazareth Area (6A) 7:00 pm W 31-24
9/22 @ Allentown Central Catholic (4A) 7:30 pm W 35-14
9/29 Whitehall (5A) 7:00 pm W 36-7
10/06 @ William Allen (6A) 7:00 pm W 42-0
10/13 Bethlehem Catholic (4A) 7:00 pm W 40-3
10/20 @ Easton Area (6A) 7:00 pm W 34-20
10/27 Emmaus (6A) 7:00 pm W 41-17
11/03 Williamsport (6A) 7:00 pm W 56-0
11/10 Emmaus (6A) 7:00 pm W 21-14
11/17 Nazareth Area (6A) 7:00 pm L 17-24

Key Starters Lost:
QB Luke Spang
RB/LB Trey Tremba
WR/DB Connor Johns
WR/DB Jendel Sanchez
FB/DE Jake Beidleman
OT Ali Wezza
C/DT Kale Kumernitsky
OG/NG Russell Clark
OT/DE Owen Broadhead
DB Nolan Coen
TE/DE Robbie Ruisch
K Aidan Gallagher

Offensive Starters Returning:
#1 So. RB T.J. Lawrence, 5-11, 200
#14 Sr. WR Leo Dauberman, 5-11,185
#5 Jr. WR Nass Adams, 5-8, 145
#2 Sr. TE Reid Andrush, 5-11, 200
#71 Sr. OL Evan Saylor, 6-3, 305
#75 Sr. OL Mason Marcks, 5-10, 280
#77 Jr. OL James Tyler, 6-3, 280

Defensive Starters Returning:
#57 Jr. DT Matthew Dorsey, 5-11, 260
#1 So. MLB T.J. Lawrence, 5-11, 200
#14 Sr. S Leo Dauberman, 5-11, 185
#8 Sr. S Parker Kusko, 6-1, 165
#3 Sr. OLB Marcel Burden, 5-10, 175

Special Team Starters Returning:
Jr. K/P Doug Bell, 5-9, 170

Key Newcomers:
So. RB #26 Naquan Thomason, 5-6, 170
Sr. CB #10 Preston Mertz, 6-0, 155
So. QB #7 Blake Nassry, 6-4, 185
So. QB #6 Finn Coen, 5-11, 175
Jr. DE #54 Julian Diaz, 5-10, 230

2024 Returning Player Stats:
#1 T.J. Lawrence: 321 Rush Yards/3 Rush. TDs. 68 Tackles, 6 TFL, 1 INT
#14 Leo Dauberman: 309 Rec. Yards/3 Rec. TDs. 45 Tackles, 2 TFL

2024 Offensive Outlook: Experienced Offensive Line led by Saylor, Marcks, and Tyler will be key for the running game of T.J. Lawrence and protecting the new QB with the graduation of #7 Luke Spang. Use of explosive play ability in the receiving game of Adams and Dauberman. Operate with varying tempos.

2024 Defensive Outlook: All-Area Honorable Mention LB T.J. Lawrence is back for Sophomore year with Dorsey and Diaz anchoring the defensive line. Defensive backfield led by Seniors Dauberman and Kusko.

2024 Special Teams Outlook: Jr. Doug Bell returns for Kicking and Punting duties. Development of strength looking to contribute to an increased number of touchbacks on kickoff to set up defense with field position.

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