Head Coach: Justin Wheeler
What would it mean for Bishop Guilfoyle to win the game:
The Marauders went 16-0 winning their first ever PIAA State Championship last year over Clairton. Head Coach Justin Wheeler’s team would love nothing more than to bring another title to a team that, just four years ago, struggled to win one game.
Keys to winning the game on offense:
The Marauders come at you from all directions. They’re led by a very athletic Evan Chadbourn who does it all. He can run, throw, catch and is a very good return man on special teams. They come at you from multiple formations including Chadbourn in the wildcat. They’ll need get ahead early and not allow Farrell to stay close early.
Not turning the ball over, be balanced. Best defense we’ve seen all year, combination of size and good linebackers. Justin Wheeler, BG Head Coach
Keys to winning the game on defense:
We’ll have to play solid on the line and stop Myers and company from going big. Keeping Braxton in check will also be key. But it starts with slowing down the qb. Try to limit and contain him. Try to force them to throw. J Wheeler
Here’s a breakdown of Bishop Guilfoyle’s projected starters (In bold) in the Class 1A PIAA State Championship game.
Quarterback
QB 7 Josh Trybus JR5’10 160
Trybus has been steady all year. He really hasn’t been called upon to throw much this year, but they really haven’t needed to do so. When he does throw he’s very accurate, having thrown for 1,300 yards he has a 12-3 touchdown to interception ratio.
Running Backs
TB 28 Evan Chadbourn JR5’11 183; FB 23 Aaron Yasulitis (C) SR 5’11 196
It’s no secret here, Chadbourn is one of the best athletes in the state. He’s fast, allusive, breaks tackles and can score from anywhere on the field. He’s also a very good passer out of the wildcat formation. With over 3,200 offensive yards and 49 td’s he’ll need to keep moving down field. Yasulitis is the pound and ground runner, gaining 1.050 on 119 carries
Offensive Line:
RT 70 Nick Leamer FR6’1 311 ; RG 72 Zach Colyer SR 5’11 263 ; C 76 Daniel Ramsey FR6’3 308 ; LG 58 Dakota Leamer SR 6’0 210 ; LT 71 Logan McGeary JR6’1 320
This line is massive and can open some very large holes. They also provide excellent pass protection.
Wide Receivers
Sam Keating SR 6’0 155 ; Nathan Hagg SR 5’10 170
Keating leads the group of receivers and is deceptively fast. He’s a clutch receiver when needed. Chadbourn is also a threat to catch the ball out of the backfield.
Tightends
1 Luke Frederick JR 6’5 206
Frederick is a tall target and caught his first two td passes in last weeks win over Old Forge.
Defensive Line
DE 1 Luke Frederick JR 6’5 206; DT 71 Logan McGeary JR 6’1 320; N 70 Nick Leamer FR 6’1 311; DE 58 Dakota Leamer SR 6’0 210
This unit is led by Frederick, who has 12 sacks. They’re big but fast. They’ll be charged with holding the Farrell running backs at the line and not allowing the big gains up the middle
Linebackers
OLB 2 Andrew Irwin 11 6’1 203; MLB 23 Aaron Yasulitis (C) 12 5’11 196; OLB 40 Josh Yasulitis 10 6’0 214
If the Farrell backs do get through the line, they’ll have to get by one of the better LB corps in the state. Irwin and Aaron Yasulitis are the leading tacklers on the team and can hit hard. They’re good run stoppers.
Defensive Backs
C 14 Sam Keating SR 6’0 155; C 7 Josh Trybus JR 5’10 160
Two of the better corners in 1A. Trybus is a danger in coverage with 7 interceptions.
Safeties
SS 28 Evan Chadbourn JR5’11 183; FS 10 Nathan Hagg SR 5’10 170
Hagg is second on the team with 6 interceptions
Kicker
15 Kolton Mcghee 9 5’10 163
As a freshman, Mchee is solid. He’s 72 of 78 on pat’s and 3/5 on field goals with a long of 40
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