Head Coach: E.J. Smith
Assistant Coaches:
Ken Ruckle
Doug Brown
Brett Comstock
Bill Monahan
Grant Marshman
Dave Parmentari
Jason Kingery
Steve Tuczylousky
Kevin Bradley
Team Name: Central Columbia Blue Jays
2021 Record: 3-7
Stadium: Blue Jay Stadium
District: District 4
Class: AAA
League: PA Heartland Athletic Conference, Division III
Key Starters Lost:
Auston Rainer CB/RB
Matt Bierly CB/WR
Jake Moyer OL/DL
Jake Pierce OL/DL
Brandon Long OLB
Offensive Starters Returning: (9)
Sr. Nate Smith WR
Sr. Gage Chipeleski RB
Sr. Dylan Gregory WR
Sr. Logan Welkom QB/WR
Sr. Greyson Shoud QB/WR/RB
Jr. Eli Book WR
So. Brayden Brown OL
So. Clayton Ackerman OL
So. Cordell Hegenstaller OL
Defensive Starters Returning: (4)
Sr. Nate Smith CB
Sr. Gage Chipeleski OLB
Sr. Greyson Shoud OLB
Sr. Logan Welkom S
Special Team Starters Returning: (2)
Jr. Eli Book -Returner
Jr. Alex Hosler -Snap
Key Newcomers:
Fr. Talon Piatt RB
So. Gage Gombert LB
So. Ty Regan LB
Sr. TE/LB Landon Diettrick
So. OL/DL Kole Hummer
2022 Offensive Outlook: “We have a young offensive line with little experience, but I believe we will be able to efficiently move the ball with a young talented group of RBs and speedy wide receivers. Our offense will come down to our offensive line and a group of talented seniors leading the way.”
2022 Defensive Outlook: “I believe we will have a quick, smart, and relentless defense. I am looking forward to watching a young group of linebackers and defensive linemen. Our secondary has the most experience and should be explosive.”
2022 Special Teams Outlook: “We have a great mix of veterans and young kids that will lead our special teams. I believe we have some very good kickers and a bunch of speedy return guys.”
