Head Coach: Bruce Harbach
Assistant Coaches: Todd Mealy (DC), Gordon Eck (OC), Julian Williams, Jared Shearer, Tony Mayo, Chris Maiorino, Brandon Way
Team Name: Lancaster Catholic Crusaders
2016 Record: 7-3
Key Starters Lost: Bryan Downey, Christian Sweigert, Rufus Fulton, Ricky Poillon, Jordan Scott
Offensive Starters Returning: Sr. OT Peyton Snopek, 6’1″ 245, Sr. WR Andrew Kirchner, 6’1″ 200, Sr. FB CJ Zimmerman, 5’9″ 185, Sr. OG Sebastian Lewis, 5’11” 265, Sr. OG David Schreck, 6’0″ 220, Sr. OT Shane O’Leary, 6’2″ 255, So. WR, 5’9″ 155, So. C Trey Wells, 6’4″ 230, So. OT EJ Pratt, 6’2″ 295
Defensive Starters Returning: Sr. DE Peyton Snopek, 6’1″ 245, Sr. OLB Andrew Kirchner, 6’1″ 200, Sr. LB CJ Zimmerman, 5’9″ 185, Sr. DE Shane O’Leary, 6’2″ 255, So. NG Trey Wells, 6’4″ 230, Sr. LB David Cook, 6’1″ 180, Sr. CB Ethan Baddick, 6’1″ 175, Jr. LB Luke Miller, 5’9″ 165, Sr. DE Henry Skehan, 6’2″ 190, Sr. RB Quincy Clark, 5’8″ 175
Special Team Starters Returning: Sr. PK/K Connor Engle, 6’3″ 185
Jr. KR Malkam Lawrence, 5’9″ 165
Key Newcomers: Jr. QB/FS Philip Bomberger,6’4″ 190, So. QB/CB Gavin Sullivan, 5’11” 170, Jr. WR Dwayne Caine, 6’3″ 175, Jr. CB/RB William Koenig, 5’9″ 160, So. LB/RB Alex Cruz, 5’9″ 185, So. OL/DL Liam Besecker, 6’4″ 250, Jr. LB James Sheetz, 5’10” 180, Jr. WR/LB Michael Fedorshak, 6’2″ 170
Key Stats: Just about even stat in passing yardage (45%) and running yardage last season (55%).
2017 Offensive Outlook: We have to be able to run the football more effectively this season to offset our inexperience at QB Once we settle in on a QB we should be should be a very productive offense. Very experienced at the skill and offensive line positions. We have to establish the run to throw the ball.
2017 Defensive Outlook: Solid defensive front. A little inexperienced in the secondary. Did a fair job last season on stopping the run but have to be more consistent in doing that this season. If skill players develop, we should be a solid defense.
2017 Special Teams Outlook: Outstanding special team player in Connor Engle. Should be a weapon for us on in the kicking game. We need to work hard on special teams this season. Gave up to many big plays last season.
