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2019 Team Previews: Pen Argyl Green Knights (11)

Written by: David Mika on Sunday, August 4th, 2019. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: John C. Smith

Assistant Coaches:

Doug Powell
Paul Shanklin
Eric Sampson
Mike Bortz
Charlie Comstock
Jeffrey Smith

Team Name: Pen Argyl Green Knights

2018 Record: 3-7

Twitter: @paknightfball

Hudl Highlights:

Key Starters Lost:

Tadd Barr
Eric Lobb
Jacob Abruzzese
Dan Pfeiffer

Offensive Starters Returning: (10)

Conor Fehr – Sr. – RB/S – 6’1”170
Caleb Ceraul-Sr. – OL/DL – 5’9”185
Derek Herfurth – Sr. – OL/DE – 6’1”240
Gavin Amerman – Jr. – RB/LB – 5’9”200
Gabe Hahn – Sr. – RB/LB – 5’9”185
Ben Meixsell – Sr. – RB/LB – 5’8”175
Max Hahn – Sr. – WR/DB – 5’8”165
Tyler Taylor – Jr. – C/DT – 5’7”190
Woody Kindrew – Jr. – OL/DL – 5’9”270
Antonio Reto – Sr. – RB/DB – 5’7”145

Defensive Starters Returning: (11)

Conor Fehr-S
Antonio Reto Sr. DB
Gavin Amerman Jr. LB
Gabe Hahn Sr. LB
Caleb Ceraul Sr. DT
Derek Herfurth Sr. DE
Woody Kindrew Sr. DT
Cory Cockley Sr. 6’0” – 175 – S
Tyler Taylor Jr. DT
Collin McKeague Jr. – WR/DB – 5’11”155
Ben Meixsell Sr. LB

Special Team Starters Returning: (1)

Dakota Graham – Soph. – 5’7”190 – Long Snapper

Key Newcomers: (5)

Lucas Maggipinto-JR. – 6’0”165 – K/P
Morgan Layton – Sr. – 6’1”180 – E/ DE
Reese Karp – JR. – 6’0”180 – E/DE
Aiden Compton – Freshman-6’0”220 – OL/DL
Sean Rumsey – JR. – 6’0”275 – OL/DL

Key Stats:

2019 Offensive Outlook:

1. Physicality with effective Counter game
2. Mix pass effectively when needed
3. Strong Kicking game – Field goals
4. Avoid sloppy penalties and turnovers

2019 Defensive Outlook:

1. Be far more physical in executing the fundamentals of each position
2. Create a very positive turnover ratio
3. Score on defense

2019 Special Teams Outlook:

1. Kick field goals when presented
2. Win the kicking game through excellent coverage and great gang tackling