This Friday night Archbishop Wood will face Bishop McDevitt at Hersheypark Stadium for the second time in three years. In 2011 Wood defeated McDevitt, 52-0.
Last year Wood was going for back-to-back state titles, but lost to Erie Cathedral Prep, 24-14. Now Wood has reached Hershey three straight years and four times since joining the PIAA in a short period of time.
This Friday night marks head coach Steve Devlin’s 100th game coaching. His current record is impressive 83-16.
Last year freshman quarterback Tom Garlick helped guide the Vikings to the State finals. Garlick has a 23-4 record as a starter and his thrown for 1,305 yards on 76 of 141 passes and 15 touchdowns.
Jarrett McClenton leads the running game. He’s rushed for 1,467 yards on 137 carries and 26 touchdowns. Josh Messina has rushed for 528 yards and Luke Spahits has 442.
Wood’s top receiver is Justin Rubin. He has caught 18 passes for 240 yards. Kendall Singleton has caught 16 passes for 321 yards and Josh Messina brought down 10 passes for 108 yards.
On defense Jarrett McClenton, Justin Rubin and Jake Cooper all have two interceptions.
On the line Ryan Bates, Deion Oliver, Shawn Scroger, Tom Cardozo and Ryan Neher led the way.
Jake Cooper is one of the top linebackers and plays tight end.
