2023 Team Preview: Pottsgrove Falcons

Written by: David Mika on Thursday, August 17th, 2023. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Bill Hawthorne

Assistant Coaches:
Ryan Okuniewski
Tyler Yaculak
Charles Moyer
Anthony Pond
Max Wickford
Dez Austin
Mike Wilkie

2022 Record: 5-5

District: 1

Class: AAAA

League: Pioneer Athletic Conference – Frontier Division

Key Starters Lost:
Mark White- OL and DL
Dom Demeno- OL and DL
Nico Marchionne- OL
Amir Brunson- RB and LB
Xavier Leibensberger- RB and LB
Trenton Allen- WR and DB
Koleson Gale- LB

Offensive Starters Returning:
Sr QB Gabe Rinda 6-1, 180
Sr TE Riley Delp 6-0, 175
Sr OL Joey Quinter 6-0, 270
Jr OG Mason Kraichley 6-1,220

Defensive Starters Returning:
Sr LB Riley Delp 6-0, 175
Sr LB Tyler Birch 5-10, 160
Sr DB Bryce Caffrey 5-7, 145
Sr DB Tre Cook 5-10, 155
Special Teams Starters Returning:
Sr KR Bryce Caffrey 5-7, 145
Jr LS Jake Palladino 5-8, 205

2022 Returning Player Stats:
Riley Delp had 22 catches for 309 yards and 5 TDS and 53 total tackles, 6 TFL, and 2 sacks
Gabe Rinda had 729 passing yards, 160 rushing yards, and 12 total tds
Bryce Caffrey had 417 rushing yards, 199 receiving yards and 8 total tds, and 15 total tackles

2022 Offensive Outlook: The Falcons rushing attack will be led by a “running back by committee” approach and will be anchored by an offense line that returns starters Joey Quinter and Mason Kraichley. When Pottsgove goes to the air it will be behind the arm of QB Gabe Rinda with TE Riley Delp as his main target.

2023 Defensive Outlook: The Falcons will lean on a strong front seven rotation to stop the opponent’s rushing attack. Aiding in the effort will be rising Sophomore LB Isaiah Rivera and returning starter and all-league player Riley Delp. Tyler Birch returns as a starter on the perimeter and will be instrumental in the Falcon’s run and Pass defense. The secondary will be highlighted by strong cornerback play with DeVon Grinnage and Tre Cook manning the position.

2023 Special Teams Outlook: Pottsgrove will have Jake Gondos handling the kickoff duties and Cole Williams the XP and FG responsibilities while Bryce Caffrey will highlight his athleticism as the Punter for the Falcons while also being a return specialist in the kicking game.. Jake Palladino returns as a three-year starter handling all snapping for Pottsgrove

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