2024 Team Preview: Souderton Indians (1)

Written by: David Mika on Monday, August 12th, 2024. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Ed Gallagher

Assistant Coaches:
Mike Bergey
Jeff Blue
Tony Cipriano
John Dubyk
Paul Fargo
Mike Heath
Kingsley Nworu
Elijah White

Team Name: Souderton Indians

District: 1

Class: AAAAAA

League: Suburban One League, Continental Conference

2023 Record: 11-1 (6-0 Suburban One – Continental champions)

8/25 Haverford High (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm W 21-17
9/01 @ Pennridge (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm W 19-14
9/08 Central Bucks East (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm W 23-21
9/14 @ Council Rock North* (AAAAAA) 3:15 pm W 42-0
9/22 @ Harry S. Truman* (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm W 49-21
9/29 Quakertown Community* (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm W 35-14
10/06 @ Warwick (AAAAA) 7:00 pm W 41-14
10/13 @ Council Rock South* (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm W 7-0
10/20 Upper Dublin* (AAAAA) 7:00 pm W 31-6
10/27 Bensalem* (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm W 49-14
11/03 Pennsbury (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm W 21-14
11/10 Downingtown West (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm L 17-34

Key Starters Lost:
OT Ben McMackin
OT / DE Kahlil Williams
RB Ryan Sadowski
WR / DB Danny Dyches
HB / LB Grayson Largent
TE / DE Joey Nase
DT Aiden Elliott
DT Alec Sprouse
K / P Rylan Zuk

Offensive Starters Returning:
Sr. OG Evan Meenen 5-10 205
Sr. OT Tommy Lynch 6-3 275
Sr. C Austin Paturzo 6-1 231
Sr. RB Houston Marshall 5-10 167
Jr. QB Ben Walsh 5-11 170
Jr. WR Hunter Smeltz 6-0 160
Jr. FB Michael McCormick 5-10 215
Sr. OG Jayden Bergey 6-0 192
Sr. TE Chase Johnson 6-1 182

Defensive Starters Returning:
Sr. LB Jayden Bergey 6-0 192
Sr. LB Julian Adorno 5-11 195
Sr. LB Chase Johnson 6-1 182
Jr. Saf. Timmy Meehan 6-1 155
Sr. DE Jack Potson 6-2 206
Sr. DB Houston Marshall 5-10 167
Jr. CB Hunter Smeltz 6-0 160

Special Team Starters Returning:
None

Key Newcomers:
Sr. OT / DL Tom Gonce 6-0 230
Jr. Ath. / CB Elijah Hampton 5-10 168
Jr. HB / CB JoJo Sudi 5-9 170
Jr. HB / LB Noah Porter 5-9 167
Jr. OL Carlos Peterson 5-9 236
Soph. WR / Saf. Alex Whitcomb 5-11 145

2024 Returning Player Stats:
Jr. QB Ben Walsh 108 of 158 for 1,368 yards passing and 7 TDs
Jr. FB Michael McCormick 54 carries for 176 yards and 6 TDs
Sr. HB Houston Marshall 27 carries for 116 yards and 3 TDs
Sr. TE Chase Johnson 18 receptions for 197 yards and 3 TDs
Jr. WR Hunter Smeltz 14 receptions for 161 yards
Sr. LB Julian Adorno 85 tackles (5 for loss)
Sr. LB Chase Johnson 67 tackles (2 for loss)
Sr. LB Jayden Bergey 85 tackles (5 for loss) in 2022
Jr. Saf. Timmy Meehan 35 tackles and 4 Ints.
Sr. DE Jack Potson 36 tackles (12 for loss) and 5.5 Sacks
Jr. CB Hunter Smeltz 24 tackles and 4 Ints.

2024 Offensive Outlook: We return a good core group of athletes in the passing game and two starting running backs (who will need to carry the ball more often this season). Four offensive linemen are returning with starting experience as well as two tight ends.

2024 Defensive Outlook: We return three linebackers and three defensive backs with starting experience. Several players on the defensive line saw varsity action last year and will need to step into a larger role for the 2024 season.

2024 Special Teams Outlook: We need to replace our all-league kicker and punter (Rylan Zuk), as well as our long snapper and main kick returners. We have several potential players at each position, so it will be key to see who steps up for us early in the season.

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