2016 Team Preview – Athens (4)

Written by: David Mika on Sunday, August 21st, 2016. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Jack Young

Assistant Coaches: Dan Kelleher, Keith Kline, Jim Kerrick, Tim Davidson, Al Orshal, Mike Keathley, Jeremiah Serfs, Nick Ball, Bill Johnston, Todd Eby

Team Name: Athens Wildcats

2015 Record: 10-2

2016 Schedule:

Key Starters lost: Gabe Sporn (LB/C), Aaron Barry (QB), Bill Bennett (DE/TE), Zach Steppeck (CB), Roger Horton (T/T)

Offensive Starters Return: (7)
Kalen Keathley Sr. 6′ 184 Offensive Athlete, DB, Returner, long snapper (PA Top 100)
Peyton Lewis Sr. 5’11” 175 RB, SS
Luke Newman Sr. 6′ 235 FB/DE
Zack Jayne Jr. 6’1″ 195 RB/LB
Allan Lane Sr. 6’2″ 240 T
Avery Chandler 6’1″ 230 T
Austin Robert 6′ 225 G

Defensive Starters Returning: (7)
Kalen Keathley Sr. 6′ 184 Offensive Athlete, DB, Returner, long snapper (PA Top 100)
Peyton Lewis Sr. 5’11” 175 SS
Luke Newman Sr. 6′ 235 DE/DT
Zack Jayne Jr. 6’1″ 195 LB
Avery Chandler Sr. 6’1″ 230 DT
Matt Collins Sr. 5’8″ 175 LB
Justiin Reagan Sr. 5’8″ 164

Special Team Starters Returning: (2)
Kalen Keathley Sr. 6′ 184 K/P Returner Long snapper
Peyton Lewis Sr. 5’11 175 K Returner

Key newcomers: (6)
Cooper Babcock Sr. 5’9″ 178 LB
Cody Sindoni Jr. 5’9″ 180 C/G
Matt Depew Sr. 5’8″ 175 LB
Jared Williams Soph. 5’11” 195 T/T
Mitch Kerrick Sr. 6’1″ 170 WR
Tim Henry Soph. 6’1″ 290 T/T

Key Stats: 10-2 Record
Kalen Keathley has been selected to the PSFCA Top 100

2016 Offensive outlook: (Please let us know the keys about your team on offense. What are your keys to having a successful year?)

Having a good balance with Pass & Run will lead to big weapons making big plays.

2016 Defensive Outlook: (Please let us know the keys about your team on defense. What are your keys to having a successful year?)

Getting the best 11 defenders on the field & developing depth!
Finding Mike LB to replace Gabe Sporn (3yr. starter)

2016 Special Teams Outlook: (Please let us know the keys about your team on special teams. What are your keys to having a successful year?)

First time in a long time to replace all league kicker & Punter.
Troy Stivason should fill PAT/K duties.
Kalen Keathley may very well be the best K/P Returner in the state!

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