Class 1A State Championship: Friday, Dec 9, 1 pm at Hershey Park Stadium
2016 Scoring Stats
2016 Season: O 43.6 D 6.9
2016 Playoffs: O 53.2 (GP-4) D 4.5 (GP-4)
Bishop Guilfoyle is riding a 45 game win streak and they are the 2 time defending champions. Offensively the Marauders are averaging 43.6 ppg while giving up a stingy 6.9 ppg. Running back Andrew Irwin has 1,577 yards on 172 carries for an average of 9.2 ypc. With 39 rushing tds. QB Josh Trybus has thrown for nearly 1,500 yards and 20 tds vs. 4 interceptions.
Defensively the Maruaders are led by LB Andrew Irwin and Luke Frederick. The two have combined for 176 tackles, 58 for loss and 33.5 sacks.
Q&a With Coach Wheeler:
What would it mean for Bishop Guilfoyle to win the game:
It would be huge. When we start talking bout teams to get 3 championship wins it is an incredible feat. The support we get from the community is through the roof. The people who to come out to support us, they come from all over.
Keys to winning the game on offense:
I know it sounds cliché but we need to win the line of scrimmage and be able to run the ball. Converting 3rd downs is going to be key. Keep drives going. Get first downs.
Keys to winning the game on defense:
Try to somehow slow down Lamont Wade, we’re not going to stop him. And Hamlin, he’s really good for them too. Really we need to try to bracket them and stop them from getting outside and getting those long runs that they’re capable of getting any time they touch the ball.
Keys to winning the game on special teams:
Gonna be huge! They are so good at returning kicks we need to stop that, so kicking into the endzone from Kolton McGhee will be important. Kolton has also been good at putting the ball where we need it punting also. He’s also very dependle through the uprights, having nailed several from 40+ and one from 52.
Here’s a breakdown of Bishop Guilfoyle’s projected starters in the Class 1A PIAA State Championship game with coaches quotes:
Quarterback
#7 Josh Trybus 6-5, 225
That’s where our offense starts. This is his 33rd start. He has full range of our offense and can audible pretty much when he wants. He’s been real good for us, his accuracy will be key because Clairton is good at picking off QBs.
Running Backs
#2 Sr. RB Andrew Irwin 6-1, 216
#32 Sr. RB Nathan Callahan 5-9, 200
#40 Jr. FB Josh Yasulitis 5-11, 205
#28 Sr. RB Evan Chadbourn 5-11, 185
Irwin has been our best guy this year. He’s just a tough runner, has the size and speed. We look to him to have a big game.
Offensive Line:
#62 Sr. Matt Yahner 6-2, 275
#64 Sr. Kyle Green 5-11, 190
#76 Jr. Daniel Ramsey 6-4, 314
#71 Sr. Logan Mcgeary 6-2, 290
#70 Jr. Nick Leamer 6-2, 300
This is PA HS Football, and you have to be able to run. They aren’t just big they’re quick. They are the best line I ever coached. Frederick blocks well too from the TE spot.
Wide Receivers
#24 Jr. Michael Berish 5-8, 180
#5 Jr. Mark Conrad 6-2, 160
Conrad and Berish are big play guys for us. They have terrific hands and with the man to man coverage they’ll see they need to have the good hands they’ve had all year and will have to run nice, crisp routes.
Tightend
#1 Sr. Luke Frederick 6-5, 225
Luke is just a stud. He can run, catch and blocks very well
Defensive Line
#1 Sr. DE Luke Frederick 6-5, 225
#44 Jr. DE John Fanelli 6-1, 192
#71 Sr. Logan Mcgeary 6-2, 290
#70 Jr. Nick Leamer 6-2, 300
This defensive line is big, fast and aggressive. We’ll need Frederick and Fanelli to hold the edges and keep contain.
Linebackers
#2 Sr. LB Andrew Irwin 6-1, 216
#32 Sr. LB Nathan Callahan 5-9, 200
#40 Jr. LB Josh Yasulitis 5-11, 205
These guys have an important role in plugging the middle while keeping the edges contained.
Defensive Backs
#24 Jr. Michael Berish 5-8, 180
#5 Jr. Mark Conrad 6-2, 160
#7 Sr. Josh Trybus 6-5, 225
#6 So. Michael McCall 5-9, 140
#28 Sr. Evan Chadbourn 5-11, 185
With Chadbourn back there, this unit will be charged with not allowing the long plays. Even at 90% Evan is the fastest guy on the field. Glad to have him back in addition to the rest of the guys that got us here, a welcome addition.
Kicker
#15 So. Kolton McGhee
One of our greatest assets. It’ll be so important to not allow them to get returns and he can get it done.
