Head Coach: Dave Holman
Assistant Coaches: Matt Giannelli, Mark Lawrence, Greg Merchlinsky, Mike Heater
Team Name: Mahanoy Area
2018 Record: 5-6
Twitter: @MAHSAthletics
Key Starters Lost:
MJ Terry (RB/DB)
Mike Ansbach (OL/LB)
Tyler Clewell (FB)
Chase Mazalusky (OL/DL)
Cam Jones (LB)
Logan Van Horn (K)
Jesse Walker (OLB)
Offensive Starters Returning: (7)
Sr. QB Danny Lawrence, 6-1 190
Sr. RB Haydn Wall, 6-2 175
Sr. OL Tony Merchlinsky, 6-2 265
Sr. OL Tommy Price, 5-11 265
Sr. FB Alexis Perez, 5-10 185
Sr. OL John Fowler, 6-1 215
So. OL Brady Wagner, 5-11 240
Defensive Starters Returning: (7)
Sr. DB Danny Lawrence, 6-1 190
Sr. DB Haydn Wall, 6-2 175
Sr. DL Tony Merchlinsky, 6-2 265
Jr. DB Ben Terry, 5-11 165
Sr. DL Tommy Price, 5-11 265
Sr. DE Alexis Perez, 5-11 185
Sr. LB Mike Aldsworth, 5-10 190
Special Team Starters Returning: (1)
Sr. Punter Danny Lawrence, 6-1 190
Key Newcomers: (2)
Fr. OL/DL David Sanchez, 6-0 260
Fr. QB/DB Ben Manley, 6-0 170
Key Stats: Senior QB Danny Lawrence will lead the option offense after rushing for 940 yards and 15 touchdowns in his junior season.
2019 Offensive Outlook: Have a fast group of skill players with a lot of experience along with 3 out of 5 back on the line. Must stay healthy as a team in order to be successful.
2019 Defensive Outlook: Must replace 3 year starter Mike Ansbach (344 career tackles) at MLB and 3 year starter MJ Terry in the secondary. D-Line needs to have a strong season. Must stay healthy as a team in order to be successful.
2019 Special Teams Outlook: Must replace 3 year stater Logan Van Horn as Kicker. Danny Lawrence returns as Punter.
