Head Coach:
Jeff Mesich
Assistant Coaches:
Gerald Waltemyer
Gary Ishman
Darryl Lyles
Harold Sprenkle
Mickey Rupp
Steve Wanger
Team Name: Eastern York Golden Knights
Twitter: @EasternYork_FB
HUDL:
2016 Record: 4-6 (4-2 YAIAA Division 2)
Key Starters Lost: (5)
Keegan Corwell (RB/LB)
Jimmy Kurnik (QB/WR/DB)
Landon Mapstone (OL/DL)
Kevin Royce (OL/DL)
Wyatt Smith (OL/DL)
Offensive Starters Returning: (4)
Sr WR Jahshim Snyder 6-2 185
Sr OL Carl Carbaugh 6-0 230
Sr RB Logan Kline 5-9 170
Jr WR Demonte Martin 6-3, 185
Defensive Starters Returning: (7)
Sr LB Brennen Shenk 5-10 190
Sr DL Carl Carbaugh 6-0 230
Sr DL Corey Rietscha 5-10 185
Sr LB Jahshim Snyder 6-2 185
Jr LB Cole Witman 6-2 185
Jr DB Demonte Martin 6-3 185
So DB Kaleb Corwell 6-0 180
Special Team Starters Returning: (2)
Jr KR/PR Cole Witman 6-2 185
Jr KR/PR Demonte Martin 6-3 185
Key Newcomers: (9)
Jr OL/DL Drake Brown 6-0 215
Jr QB/LB Zach Grove 6-1 170
Jr WR/DB Dylan Zurin 5-10 170
Jr WR/DB Darian Paige 5-6 150
So OL/DL Zach Doyle 6-3 265
So OL/DL Nate Barnhart 6-3 215
Fr OL/DL Austin Baker 6-3 215
Fr OL/DL Jayden Ness 6-2 215
Fr QB/LB Mitchell Galantine 6-2 195
Key Stats: Our 2016 defense had 106 TFL, 19 fumble recoveries, and 9 interceptions.
2017 Offensive Outlook: We return most of our skill talent from last season. Our second leading rusher and six of our top seven receivers return from last season. We will be looking for a new starting QB and four new starting linemen this season. If we can find the players to fit those needs, coupled with our returning skill talent, we have the chance to be dynamic on offense.
2017 Defensive Outlook: We return our top four tacklers and our leader in interceptions from last season. We did a great job of creating turnovers and getting pressure/sacks last season. Due to the players that we have returning, and the young players stepping up into bigger roles, we expect to have an athletic and exciting defense this year.
2017 Special Teams Outlook: We return two of our top returners, and we have a nice group of other options in the return game. We have a strong group of young players that will be a big part of our special teams this season. We need to replace last year’s starting kicker and punter due to graduation.
