2023 Team Preview: Crestwood Comets

Written by: David Mika on Sunday, August 6th, 2023. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Ryan Arcangeli

Assistant Coaches:
Kyle Kutney
John Centak
Jim Shedlock
Brandon Carlin
Randy Swank
Greg Myers
Dustin Houssher
Scott Rozitski
Kevin Kolodgie
Martin Bibla

Team Name: Crestwood Comets

2022 Record: 13-2

District: 2

Class: AAAA

League: Wyoming Valley Conference, Division 1

Key Starters Lost:
Noah Shultz
Robert Knight
Brandon Dennis
Aidan Jardine
Chris Smolenak
John Jones
Zachary Sheloski
Magnus Bibla
Nick Miscavage
Logan Price
Cole Kakalecik

Offensive Starters Returning:
Sr. C Andrew Lenahan 5-10 240
Jr. OT Aleks Jaskiewicz 6-2 220
So. QB Jaden Shedlock 6-0 180
Jr. FB/H Lincoln Bibla 6-1 215
Sr. WR Mathew Sklarosky 6-2 175

Defensive Starters Returning:
Sr. OLB Logan Rolles 5-9, 185
Jr. LB Lincoln Bibla 6-1, 215
Sr. DB Matthew Sklarosky 6-2 175

Special Team Starters Returning:
Sr. K/P Logan Rolles 5-9, 185

Key Newcomers:
Fr. DB/WR Jack Rogers, 6-1, 150
So. OL/DL Brady Cook, 6-0, 240
So. OL/DL Christian Groza, 6-3, 255

2023 Returning Player Stats:
Jaden Shedlock- 127 Carries, 1144 Yds rushing. 33/69 passing – 453 yards (19 total TDs)
Logan Rolles- 20 Carries, 150 yards rushing, 4TD
Collin Lazo- 24 Carries, 236 yards rushing, 4TD

2023 Offensive Outlook: As all football teams, we will go as our OL goes. We have been in a similar position before with a young unproven line, we answered the bell then, and we can do it again. Great leadership and preparation will put us in a position for success. A great 2nd-year starter at QB and depth at the skill position will take pressure off of our young front and give them an opportunity to grow together. Looking forward to offensive success!

2023 Defensive Outlook: We turned the corner in 2022 and down the stretch, it was our defense that stole the show. We can certainly build off of that end-of-year success and the ability to play multiple young players during our late run in 2022. Plenty of skill players that will help create a two-deep shell and returning players at the LB position that will help against strong NEPA run games. We have to find someone to get to the passer as much as we did last year, but that will develop in time.

2023 Special Teams Outlook: Went into 2022 without a kicker and punter and ended the year with one of the best. With the addition of depth at the PK and P positions, we can be a good shape again in 2023.

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