2022 Team Preview: Central Columbia Blue Jays (4)

Written by: David Mika on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: E.J. Smith

Assistant Coaches:
Ken Ruckle
Doug Brown
Brett Comstock
Bill Monahan
Grant Marshman
Dave Parmentari
Jason Kingery
Steve Tuczylousky
Kevin Bradley

Team Name: Central Columbia Blue Jays

2021 Record: 3-7

Stadium: Blue Jay Stadium

District: District 4

Class: AAA

League: PA Heartland Athletic Conference, Division III

Key Starters Lost:
Auston Rainer CB/RB
Matt Bierly CB/WR
Jake Moyer OL/DL
Jake Pierce OL/DL
Brandon Long OLB

Offensive Starters Returning: (9)
Sr. Nate Smith WR
Sr. Gage Chipeleski RB
Sr. Dylan Gregory WR
Sr. Logan Welkom QB/WR
Sr. Greyson Shoud QB/WR/RB
Jr. Eli Book WR
So. Brayden Brown OL
So. Clayton Ackerman OL
So. Cordell Hegenstaller OL

Defensive Starters Returning: (4)
Sr. Nate Smith CB
Sr. Gage Chipeleski OLB
Sr. Greyson Shoud OLB
Sr. Logan Welkom S

Special Team Starters Returning: (2)
Jr. Eli Book -Returner
Jr. Alex Hosler -Snap

Key Newcomers:
Fr. Talon Piatt RB
So. Gage Gombert LB
So. Ty Regan LB
Sr. TE/LB Landon Diettrick
So. OL/DL Kole Hummer

2022 Offensive Outlook: “We have a young offensive line with little experience, but I believe we will be able to efficiently move the ball with a young talented group of RBs and speedy wide receivers. Our offense will come down to our offensive line and a group of talented seniors leading the way.”

2022 Defensive Outlook: “I believe we will have a quick, smart, and relentless defense. I am looking forward to watching a young group of linebackers and defensive linemen. Our secondary has the most experience and should be explosive.”

2022 Special Teams Outlook: “We have a great mix of veterans and young kids that will lead our special teams. I believe we have some very good kickers and a bunch of speedy return guys.”

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