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2019 Team Previews: Eastern York Golden Knights (3)

Written by: David Mika on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Joshua Campbell

Assistant Coaches: Richard Brubaker, Alex Cooley, Thomas Hinkle, Gary Ishman, Levi Myers, Tyler Real, Scott Sullivan, Chuck Taylor, Steven Wanger

Team Name: Eastern York Golden Knights

2018 Record: 3-7

Twitter: @eygkfb

Hudl Highlights:

Key Starters Lost: Brady Bixler, Drake Brown, Jared Elamari, Zachary Grove, Bryce Henise, Nicolas Hess, Demonte Martin, Dustin Robinson, Emmit Silar, Dylan Zurin

Offensive Starters Returning: (6)

Jr. OG Austin Baker, 6-2, 220
Jr. OT Neijon Gonzalez, 5-10, 170
Jr. HB Zachary Dice, 5-6, 175
Sr. OG Zachary Doyle, 6-5, 265
Sr. WR/HB Kaleb Corwell, 5-10, 185
Sr. QB Trevor Seitz, 6-0, 160

Defensive Starters Returning: (6)

Jr. DE Austin Baker, 6-2, 220
Jr. LB Neijon Gonzalez, 5-10, 170
Jr. LB Jerome Lafranier 5-10, 170
Sr. LB Eliot Whiteside, 5-10, 170
Sr. DT Zachary Doyle, 6-5, 265
Sr. LB Kaleb Corwell, 5-10, 185

Special Team Starters Returning: (0)

Key Newcomers: (10)

Sr. WR/HB/CB Dillon Mealey, 5-10, 170
So. TE/WR/DE Micah Myers, 6-2, 175
So. WR/FS Bryce Currier, 6-2, 170
So. OG/DT Kobe Fake, 5-10, 215
So. QB/DE Brody Hinkle, 5-10, 175
So. DE/TE Kai Hollingshead, 5-10, 175
So. OG/DT Sebastion Holmes, 5-10, 175
So. C/DT Ryan Townsley, 6-0, 210
So. WR/FS Devin Heim, 5-10, 155
So. OG/DT Brady Walker, 5-10, 185

Key Stats: 2018 POST-SEASON ACCOLADES – RETURNING

YAIAA 2ND TEAM
Trevor Seitz – QB

YAIAA HONORABLE MENTION TEAM
Austin Baker – OG
Kaleb Corwell – HB
Neijon Gonzalez – OLB & OT
Eliot Whiteside – ILB

School Records & Milestones

Trevor Seitz – YAIAA & School Record: Season YDs (2800), School Records: Season Completions (169), Season Completion Rate (65.8%), Season Passing TDs (37), Career Passing TDs (37), Game Passing YDs (497), Passing TDs in a Game (6; Done Twice)

2019 Offensive Outlook: To be successful upon offense this season, we will need to replace two D1 WRs, while also replacing 3 OL. However, a strong nucleus returns, while also gaining some potential key pieces. Looking to establish a run game to compliment a high octane passing game will be a key focus. Leaning on our offensive line and senior leadership will determine this unit’s success.

2019 Defensive Outlook: Heading into the season, the primary focus will be attacking downhill and developing a strong run defense. Anchored by 4 LBs returning with starting experience, we will also add pieces to help form an aggressive unit.

2019 Special Teams Outlook: Looking to replace both kicking and returning, we will look to establish an advantage in this aspect of the game.