2014 Team preview: Abington (1)

Written by: David Mika on Monday, August 4th, 2014. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head coach Tim Sorber Q&A

 

Q. What are the key things we should know about your offense?

A. The offense will be more balanced compared to 2013.  We will still try to run efficiently, but we will throw the football to get the ball to our wide receivers in space.

Quarterback Junior David Kretschman started the seven games last year as a sophomore due to injury. He helped the Ghosts win two playoffs games and is expected to improve his overall game.

Wide receiver Senior Jordan Neely was the leading receiver in 2013 and is expected to be a big play threat as a WR and Returner.

The running back spot might be by committee. Three players, Seniors Juawine Sowell & Anthony Culbreath and Junior Michael Brooks will see touches.

The O-line returns one starter, Left Tackle Pat Maguire.

 

Q. What are the key things we should know about your defense? Please talk about the players that will impact your defense this year.

A. This year’s Ghost’s Defense will be built on speed and the ability to run to the football and tackle.

The defense is led by returning starters at Middle Linebacker, Seniors Daron Boone & Brandon Levert.

Two defensive tackles return in Senior Nick Fitzpatrick and Junior Omar Peterkin.

Jordan Neely is returning at Cornerback and will be expected to lock on opponent’s best receiver.

 

Q. What are the key things we should know about your special teams? Who are your kick and punt returners? Who are your kicker and punter?

A. Abington returns an excellent long snapper, Senior Shane Griffin and Matt Bachman as a kicker.

 

Head Coach: Tim Sorber

2013 Record: 10-4, went to Semi-Finals of District One PIAA playoffs

2014 Schedule

Key Starters Lost: Craig Reynolds, 2000 rusher and 30 TD’s.  Jake Clark 1st

Team Offensive and Defensive Line SOL National Conference.

 

Offensive Starters Returning: (5)

Jordan Neely WR SR.

Pat Maguire OT SR.

Shamar Farmer WR SR.

Omar Peterkin OL JR.

David Kretschman QB JR

 

Defensive Starters Returning: (6)

Jordan Neely CB SR

Juawine Sowell FS SR

Nick Fitzpatrick DL SR

Daron Boone LB SR,

Brandon Levert LB SR

Omar Peterkin DL JR

 

Key Newcomers: Cole Midwood OLB SR, George Reid WR SOPH.

D1 (FBS & FCS) Prospects: Omar Peterkin JR DL, Jordan Neely WR/DB SR

 

2014 Outlook: Ghosts hope to compete for a SOL National Conference Championship and to return to the PIAA District One for the 7th straight year.

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