Assistant Coaches: Mike Trainor, Matt Livingood, Eddie Smith, Matt Harper
Team Name: Octorara Area Braves
2018 Record: 2-8
Twitter: @octathletics
Key Starters lost: Jude Unitis, Jake Eckman Jarek Wasko, Gavin Camerote
Offensive Starters Returning: (9)
#12 Janson Schempp, Senior, QB/WR, rushed for 400yds, caught 21 receptions for 286 yds, passed for 243 yds, 9 TDs
#16 Nick Mattingly, Senior, QB/WR, passed for 675 yds, rushed for 548 yds, caught 8 receptions for 126 yds, 6 TDs
#1 Matt Keating, Senior, TE, 17 receptions for 200yds, 3 TDs
#60 Colby Wrigley, Senior, OL
#70 Kaden King, Soph, OL
#4 Mike Trainor, Soph, RB, rushed for 375 yds, 7 receptions for 47 yds
#55 Aidan Ross, Junior, OL
#5 Caleb Rising, Junior, WR, 3 receptions for 36 yds
#58 Angel Mauricio, Soph, OL
Defensive Starters Returning: (8)
#12 Janson Schempp, Senior, FS, 50 tackles, 1 caused fumble, 1 fumble recovery
#16 Nick Mattingly, Senior, CB, 21 tackles, 2 int, 1 fumble recovery
#60 Colby Wrigley, Senior, LB, 45 tackles, 1 caused fumble
#70 Kaden King, Soph, DE, 15 tackles, 1 sac, 1 caused fumble
#4 Mike Trainor, Soph, SS, 54 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 caused fumble
#55 Aidan Ross, Junior, DT, 16 tackles, 1 fumble recovery
#76 Matt Joe, Senior, NT, 12 tackles
#2 Logan Forte, Senior, OLB, 22 tackles
Special Team Starters Returning:
#15 Dylan Smith, Senior, K, 25 kickoffs, 40 yd average, 1 touchback, PATs 8 for 12, 1 field goal for 37 yds
#4 Mike Trainor, Soph, R, 11 kick returns for 169 yds, 10 punt returns for 93 yds
#33 Ryan Kernan, Junior, R, 10 kick returns for 223 yds
Key Newcomers:
#13 Paulie Murray, Freshman, QB/LB
#75 Paul Orner, Soph, OL/DL
2019 Outlook: Please let us know the keys about your team on offense, defense and special teams. What are your keys to having a successful year?
Offense: We have to turn the ball over less and have confidence in the red zone. We gained a lot of valuable experience last year that we need to build upon.
Defense: We need to continue to cause turnovers and play assignment football.
Special Teams: Need to create big plays in the return game, and tackle well in the kicking game.