2024 Team Preview: Pine Grove Area Cardinals (11)

Written by: David Mika on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Dave Shiffer

Assistant Coaches:
Joe Barra
Zach Bitting
Frank Drozal
Steele Fekette
Mason Freed
Josh Gibson
Eric Kurtz
Vinny LePre
Noah Woodford

Junior High Coaches:
Derrick Hatter
Dillon Kintzel
Keith Koppenhaver
Mason Kroh
Sean Lyons

Team Name: Pine Grove Area Cardinals

District: 11

Class: 3A

League: Colonial-Schuylkill League, Division C

2023 Record: 2-8

8/25 Northern Lebanon (4A) 7:00 pm W 20-17
9/01 @ Williams Valley (2A) 7:00 pm L 6-48
9/08 North Schuylkill* (3A) 7:00 pm L 0-48
9/16 Northern Lehigh* (1A) 7:00 pm L 20-45
9/22 @ Jim Thorpe Area* (3A) 7:00 pm L 7-47
9/29 @ Palmerton Area* (3A) 7:00 pm L 22-41
10/06 Tamaqua Area* (3A) 7:00 pm L 3-42
10/13 Salisbury* (2A) 7:00 pm W 31-0
10/20 @ Notre Dame GP* (3A) 7:00 pm L 6-56
10/27 @ Marian Catholic (1A) 7:00 pm L 7-20

Key Starters Lost:
Brennden Etzweiler
Colin Haddock
Owen Hannevig
Evan Karenda
Lane Lehman
Hunter McConnell
Alec Osatchuck
Tyler Sleva
Xaviar Yeagley

Offensive Starters Returning:
Sr. TE/ WR Robbie Schaeffer 6’5 220
Sr. WR Brody Ibarra 5’11 175
Jr. OL James Barra 6’1 210
Jr. FB Wyatt Snyder 6’3 230

Defensive Starters Returning:
Sr. DB Brody Ibarra 5’11 175
Jr. LB Wyatt Snyder 6’3 230
Jr. NG Tyler Nein 6’2 310
Sr. DB Robbie Schaeffer 6’5 220
So. DB Teagan Schneck-Haines 6’0 165

Special Team Starters Returning:
Jr. H Wyatt Dixon 5’11 175
Jr. LS James Barra 6’1 210
So. KR Teagan Schneck-Haines 6’0 165

Key Newcomers:
Sr. OL/DL Peyton Kintzel 5’9 225
Sr. OL/LB Brayden Lyons 6’1 215
Sr. DB Nico Nelson 5’5 132
Sr. RB/LB Alex Pillsbury 6’2 203
Jr. DL James Barra 6’1 210
Jr. QB Wyatt Dixon 5’11 175
Jr. DB Adam Dorsey 5’10 150
Jr. LB Waylon Flasher 5’7 172
Jr. TE/LB Jake Hatter 6’3 190
Jr. OL Tyler Nein 6’2 310
Jr. OL/DL Antonio Randazzo 5’8 265
Jr. OL/DL Jackson Snuffer 5’11 235
Jr. LB Colton Wickenheiser 5’8 167
So. OL/DL Kolbey Buffington 6’0 200
So. DB Angel Ditzler 5’7 146
So. OL/DL Scout Frantz 6’6 280
So. WR Teagan Schneck-Haines 6’0 165
So. DB Ghatlon Stanton 5’10 164
So. RB/LB Logan Troup 5’8 168
Fr. OL/DL Tanner Dockey 6’0 265
Fr. K Dru Herber 6’3 167
Fr. DB/KR Chase Nagle 5’6 135
Fr. OL/DL Cody Schneck 5’9 232

2024 Returning Player Stats:
Offense:
Robbie Schaeffer
Receiving:
12 receptions
222 yards
1 TD

Brody Ibarra
Receiving:
4 receptions
62 yards

Logan Troup
Rushing:
17 carries
91 yards

Wyatt Snyder
Rushing:
10 carries
14 yards
Receiving:
4 receptions
52 yards

Defense:
Brody Ibarra
79 tackles
4 TFL
1 INT
2 PD
1 FF

Wyatt Snyder
64 tackles
5 TFL
3 Hurries

Robbie Schaeffer
24 tackles
2 PD

Teagan Schneck-Haines
23 tackles
2 INT
4 PD
1 Fmb Rec

Tyler Nein
22 tackles
2 TFL

Logan Troup
12 tackles
1 TFL
1 INT

Special Teams:
Teagan Schneck-Haines
19 KO Rets
359 yards
1 TD

2024 Offensive Outlook: On the offensive front, significant changes are in store as we look to fill four out of five positions on our offensive line. James Barra remains a pivotal figure as our sole returning starter, poised to lead a unit that will introduce fresh talent. A strong contingent of receivers, featuring standout players like TE Robbie Schaeffer and WR Brody Ibarra, will complement a diverse running game led by Logan Troup, Alex Pillsbury, and Wyatt Snyder. Wyatt Dixon is primed to assume the quarterback role and orchestrate a well-rounded offensive approach.

2024 Defensive Outlook: Our Defensive MVP from the 2023 season, Brody Ibarra, will continue to make a significant impact, anchoring our defense from the strong safety position. Emphasizing an aggressive style focused on creating turnovers, our defense will draw strength from interception leader CB Teagan Schenck-Haines. The front will benefit from the experience of returning players Wyatt Snyder and Tyler Nein while expecting promising new additions to bolster our defensive unit.

2024 Special Teams Outlook: A key focus for our special teams is the replacement of the dependable K/P Evan Karenda, who has moved on to pursue his career at Lebanon Valley College. Several contenders are vying to step into this important role. Notably, All-State kick returner Teagan Schneck-Haines will continue to be a force on special teams, poised to make a significant impact throughout the season.

2024 Pine Grove Area Cardinals
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