2017 Team Preview – Lancaster Catholic Crusaders (3)

Written by: David Mika on Sunday, July 23rd, 2017. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Bruce Harbach

Assistant Coaches: Todd Mealy (DC), Gordon Eck (OC), Julian Williams, Jared Shearer, Tony Mayo, Chris Maiorino, Brandon Way

Team Name: Lancaster Catholic Crusaders

2016 Record: 7-3

2017 Schedule:

Key Starters Lost: Bryan Downey, Christian Sweigert, Rufus Fulton, Ricky Poillon, Jordan Scott

Offensive Starters Returning: Sr. OT Peyton Snopek, 6’1″ 245, Sr. WR Andrew Kirchner, 6’1″ 200, Sr. FB CJ Zimmerman, 5’9″ 185, Sr. OG Sebastian Lewis, 5’11” 265, Sr. OG David Schreck, 6’0″ 220, Sr. OT Shane O’Leary, 6’2″ 255, So. WR, 5’9″ 155, So. C Trey Wells, 6’4″ 230, So. OT EJ Pratt, 6’2″ 295

Defensive Starters Returning: Sr. DE Peyton Snopek, 6’1″ 245, Sr. OLB Andrew Kirchner, 6’1″ 200, Sr. LB CJ Zimmerman, 5’9″ 185, Sr. DE Shane O’Leary, 6’2″ 255, So. NG Trey Wells, 6’4″ 230, Sr. LB David Cook, 6’1″ 180, Sr. CB Ethan Baddick, 6’1″ 175, Jr. LB Luke Miller, 5’9″ 165, Sr. DE Henry Skehan, 6’2″ 190, Sr. RB Quincy Clark, 5’8″ 175

Special Team Starters Returning: Sr. PK/K Connor Engle, 6’3″ 185
Jr. KR Malkam Lawrence, 5’9″ 165

Key Newcomers: Jr. QB/FS Philip Bomberger,6’4″ 190, So. QB/CB Gavin Sullivan, 5’11” 170, Jr. WR Dwayne Caine, 6’3″ 175, Jr. CB/RB William Koenig, 5’9″ 160, So. LB/RB Alex Cruz, 5’9″ 185, So. OL/DL Liam Besecker, 6’4″ 250, Jr. LB James Sheetz, 5’10” 180, Jr. WR/LB Michael Fedorshak, 6’2″ 170

Key Stats: Just about even stat in passing yardage (45%) and running yardage last season (55%).

2017 Offensive Outlook: We have to be able to run the football more effectively this season to offset our inexperience at QB Once we settle in on a QB we should be should be a very productive offense. Very experienced at the skill and offensive line positions. We have to establish the run to throw the ball.

2017 Defensive Outlook: Solid defensive front. A little inexperienced in the secondary. Did a fair job last season on stopping the run but have to be more consistent in doing that this season. If skill players develop, we should be a solid defense.

2017 Special Teams Outlook: Outstanding special team player in Connor Engle. Should be a weapon for us on in the kicking game. We need to work hard on special teams this season. Gave up to many big plays last season.

 

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