2024 Team Preview: Bloomsburg Panthers (4)

Written by: David Mika on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Mike Kogut (27th Overall – 13th as Head Coach – 58-63 Record)

Assistant Coaches:
Tyler Coombe
Nate Klingerman
Steve Weigle
John Katulis
Sean Thomas
Dave Klingerman
Josh Klingerman
Todd Barton

Team Name: Bloomsburg Panthers

District: 4

Class: 2A

League: PA Heartland Athletic Conference, Division III

2023 Record: 2-8

8/25 @ Danville (3A) 7:00 pm L 6-53
9/01 @ Central Mountain (5A) 7:00 pm L 13-48
9/08 Hughesville* (2A) 7:00 pm L 13-26
9/15 Midd-West* (3A) 7:00 pm W 43-14
9/22 @ Mount Carmel Area* (2A) 7:00 pm L 20-69
9/29 Warrior Run* (3A) 7:00 pm L 6-42
10/06 @ Milton Area* (4A) 7:00 pm L 19-38
10/13 Shikellamy (4A) 7:00 pm L 28-35
10/20 @ Lewisburg (3A) 7:00 pm L 7-45
10/27 Central Columbia (3A) 7:00 pm W 34-28 OT

Key Starters lost:
Cristian Cruz WR DB
Josh McCracken OL DL
Cole Davis RB OLB
Justus McHale OL DL
Michael Derr WR ILB
Luke Moskovich WR DB
Talon Heverling OL ILB
Dillyn Reibsome WR DB
Brady Horan WR DB
Dawson Robbins-Crane OL DL
Logan Hrinda WR DB
Colton Roberts OL DL
Zach Leiby WR DB
Ryan Scherer WR OLB
Jackson Lunger TE OLB
Blake Zeisloft RB DL

Offensive Starters Returning:
Sr. Dominick Rosini WR
Sr.Logan Traugh OL
Sr. Ryan Shuman OL
Sr. Thomas Klingerman OL
Jr. Wyatt Brosious QB
Jr. Jack Katulis WR
Jr. Nathan Kope OL
Jr. Hunter Collett OL
Jr. Gabe Dube TE
Soph. Bryce Moore OL

Defensive Starters Returning:
Sr. Dominick Rosini DB
Sr. Ryan Shuman DL
Sr. Thomas Klingerman DL
Jr. Wyatt Brosious DB
Jr. Jack Katulis OLB
Jr. Krue Wheadon DB
Jr. Hunter Collett ILB
Jr. Gabe Dube OLB
Soph. Shane Frey DB

Special Team Starters Returning:
Sr. Justin Pegg P K

Players to Watch:
Soph. Julius Serrano WR DB
Soph. Keston Peters OL DL
Soph. Casey Bennett OL DL
Soph. Braxton Martinez OL/TE DL
Jr. Brady Hendricks WR DB
Jr. Hunter Hunsinger OL DL
Soph. Bilal Washington WR DB
Fr. Bentley Patterson RB DB
Fr. Fr. Christian Ackerman OL OLB
Fr. Cole Hendricks WR DB
Fr. Jharee Moore-Stewart RB DB
Fr. Mark Katulis OL DL
Fr. Wyatt Schraeder RB OLB
Fr. Zane Thomas TE ILB

2024 Returning Player Stats:

2024 Outlook:
– Our schedule is very challenging, opening with Danville and adding Loyalsock & Southern Columbia as well

– Qualifying for District IV AA playoffs will also be a challenge with Loyalsock & South Williamsport joining an already
loaded AA group

– Our players were very committed in the off-season. We began workouts in mid-January as well as 6:00 am weight
sessions. Our attendance was consistent. It allowed us to get a jump-start on our preparation, especially with our
installation

– This was the first year we attended team camp (Lebanon Valley College). It was a great experience for our program
in all aspects.

– We had some new players join us this year. They are very good athletes who have a great deal of potential and
upside. We are excited about what they can do

– We made some solid additions to our Coaching Staff on both levels. The addition of Steve Weigle as Defensive
Coordinator has been outstanding. His experience and knowledge has made an immediate impact on our program.

– The coaching staff feels that this group is tight-knit and hard working. They are committed on improving last year’s
record.

– Our mental approach is key this year. We need to be able to always stay focused. We need to properly deal with
adversity when it comes. Our players also need to play within themselves and be confident in themselves and their
teammates.

– We lost six players to graduation while 9 others decided that they did not want to play this year. This will certainly
affect our depth (33 players on roster).

Offense:
– We must play well on the Offensive Line and establish a running game immediately

– We must be able to protect the QB. We must be physical. We have the potential. They must believe in themselves
and have confidence

– We are excited about our skill personnel. They have worked hard in the off-season, often on their own.

– We had too many turnovers last year. We need to be a plus in the turnover margin

Defense:
– We gave up 39.8 PPG last year. That must improve.

– We need to be more physical

– We need to tackle better

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