Head Coach: Wally Hall
Assistant Coaches: John Minalda, Joe Tomtishen, Marc Wislosky, Pete Stanakis, Jason Gaywrilik, Carson Long
Team Name: North Schuylkill Spartans
2016 Record: 7-5, District 11 Class AAA Semi-Final
Key Starters lost: SR. Major Jordan RB 6’1, 214- SR. Bobby Wagner ATH 6’0 170, SR. Richard Zahodnic ATH 5’10 167, SR. Jeno Schiccatano OC 5’9 242, SR. Austin Deitz OG.
Offensive Starters Returning: (7) SR. Mason Geary TE 6’2 215, JR. Danny Tomtishen OG 6’1 240, SR. Bobby Giba OG 6’1 325, SR. Doug Weist QB 6’2 170, JR. Brian Dzicek OT 5’11 210, JR. Mithchell Wagner RB 5’8 170, Soph. Tyler Eldson FB 6’2 205,
Defensive Starters Returning: (10) SR. Mason Geary DE 6’2 215, JR. Brandon Rockwell DB 5’10 170, Jr. Jack Kempsey DE 6’4 235, JR. Braden Heyer CB 5”7 155, Mitchell Wagner FS 5’8 170, Soph. Zack Chowansky LB 5’10 185, Soph. Tyler Eldson DE 6’2 205, Soph. Jake Green DT 6’0 245, Soph. Jaden Leiby DB 5’11 160, SOPH. Jason Lipshaw N 5’10 245,
Special Team Starters Returning: (1) SR. Punter, Doug Weist
Key Newcomers: (3) Sr. Aaron Perneta 5’10 175 WR-FS, Sr. Aaron Bolinsky 5’10 210 C, N, LS, Scott Grigas WR- DB 5’9 155
D1 (FBS & FCS) Prospects: Aaron Bolinsky 5’10 210 C, N, LS Comitted to Syracuse as a Long Snapper
Key Stats:
Offense: SR. (QB) Doug Weist Passing 1,066 Yards-88-160 Completions-Passing TD’s 6, JR. (RB) Mitchell Wagner 84 Rushes- Rushing Yards 544-Receiving Yards 120-8 Receptions-Average 6.48 Yards Per Carry- 7 Rushing Touchdowns.
Defense: Soph. (LB) Zack Chowansky 2nd Leading Tackler on Team with 79 Tackles. Soph. (DE) Tyler Elsdon 3rd in Team Tackles with 52. JR. (DB) Brandon Rockwell Team High Interceptions with 5.
2017 Outlook:
Offense: The Offensive line will be a more cohesive unit from a year ago. With the addition of Aaron Bolinsky a transfer from Blue Mountain will strengthen our unit up front. Doug Weist will return as quarterback that will run a pro set offense. Doug improved his arm strength and has developed necessary skills for his position. Mitchell Wagner returns as a running back with great speed and strength. He will have two guys leading the way for him with Eldson and Green. Wide receivers we have added depth with good possession receivers and speed.
Defense: Defensive side of the football we return a number of individuals. With experience comes a better understanding of the scheme we are to employ. We are looking for a faster defense in 2017 with four of our down guys returning in, Geary, Green, Lipshaw, and Kempsey. We like to build a rotation up front and with the addition of Bolinsky that will certainly help. Tyler Eldson will be moving to a linebacker where last year he played Defensive End. The secondary we will also have some experience with Brandon Rockwell looking at his third year as a starter.
Special Team: Key is consistent kicking.
