Team # 1 Class 1A – Marian Catholic (11)

Written by: David Mika on Friday, August 26th, 2016. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Stan Dakosty

Assistant Coaches: Lou Ceci, Charles “Chink” Connely, Rick Weidick, Jim Barron, J.D. Hackenberg, Joe Rafferty

Team Name: Marian Catholic Colts

2015 Record: 8-5

2016 Schedule:

Key Starters lost: KJ Snerr, Aaron DeAngelo, Peter Dubravski, Ryan Malarky

Offensive Players Returning: (5) Sr. QB Ethan Kuczynski 5-11, 185; Sr. TE Matthew Stanziola 6-6, 210; Sr. OG Devan Shimko 6-1, 270; Jr. OT Zachary Falls 5-10, 250; Sr. OG Kyle Plesh 6-0, 245

Defensive Players Returning: (7) Sr. NG Kyle Plesh 6-0, 245; Sr. LB Gunnar Rehrig 5-10, 190; Sr. LB Nathan Litsch 5-11, 185; Sr. LB Michael Dubravski 5-10, 210; DL Zachary Falls 5-10, 250; Sr. CB Michael Neary 6-1, 210; Sr. CB Anthony Collevechio

Special Team Players Returning: (1) Sr. P Michael Neary 6-1, 210

Key Newcomers: (8) Sr. OL Bill Derr 6-5, 289; C Jeff Thomas 6-3, 227; Sr. DL Devan Shimko 6-1, 270; Sr. DE Matthew Stanziola 6-6, 210; Sr. DL Nick Erbe 6-2, 205; So. FS Seth Paluck 5-9, 170; Sr. Jake Paluck 6-1, 205; Sr. K Jarod Paisley 6-1, 146

Key Stats: We have 18 seniors.

2016 Outlook: Please let us know the keys about your team on offense, defense and special teams. What are your keys to having a successful year?

Offense: We need to stay healthy first. Quarterback Ethan Kuczynski is our leader on offense. We need someone to step up and fill KJ Snerr shoes. We think we have those players in Michael Neary and Nathan Litsch. It all starts up front and we have experience on the line with a few new guys this year. We have good skill guys back who are athletes.

Defense: We are going to be quick and athletic this year. We aren’t overly big this year, so we have to be quick to the ball to be successful this year.

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