Head Coach: Brandon Carson
Assistant Coaches:
Ryan Feger
Rodney Knock
Randy Kehler
Mike Carson
Dillan Michael
John Vovakes
Desmond Young
Team Name: Line Mountain Eagles
2024 Record: 8-4
8/23 @ Lewisburg (3A) 7:00 pm L 23-26
8/30 @ Newport* (2A) 7:00 pm W 40-0
9/06 Juniata* (4A) 7:00 pm W 20-18
9/13 @ Halifax* (2A) 7:00 pm W 59-13
9/20 Upper Dauphin* (2A) 7:00 pm W 33-32
9/27 @ Steelton-Highspire* (2A) 7:00 pm L 40-43
10/04 Middletown Area (4A) 7:00 pm W 55-21
10/11 James Buchanan* (3A) 7:00 pm W 59-17
10/18 @ Camp Hill* (2A) 7:00 pm L 19-21
10/25 Susquenita* (3A) 7:00 pm W 44-6
11/02 Montgomery (1A) 7:00 pm W 49-19
11/08 @ Muncy (1A) 7:00 pm L 6-42
District: 4
Class: 1A
League: Mid-Penn Conference, Capital Division
Key Starters Lost:
Ian Bates, RB/CB – school all time rushing yardage leader
Kohen Shingara, C/DT – 4 year starter
Jack and Jacob Rebuck, twins, OT and OG, 2 year starters
Chase Zerbe, WR/FS, 3 year starter
Noah Ringes, FB/LB – transferred to Shamokin
Offensive Starters Returning:
Kaiden Maurer, QB, 6-2, 190, SR
Max Johnson, TE, 6-4, 210, SR
Dalton Schadel, WR, 5-10, 180, SR
Bryce Smeltz, WR, 6-5, 220, SR
Jackson Kauwell, OG, 6-1, 260, SR
JD Brightbill, OT, 6-2, 340, SR
Jacob Schwalm, OT, 6-1, 240 SR
Ethan Lenker, FB, 5-10, 175, SR
Defensive Starters Returning:
Max Johnson, DE, 6-4, 210, SR
Dalton Schadel, CB, 5-10, 180, SR
Bryce Smeltz, OLB, 6-5, 220, SR
Jackson Kauwell, DT, 6-1, 260, SR
Ethan Lenker, OLB, 5-10, 175, SR
Kaden Dunkelberger, LB, 5-9, 170, JR
part time starters returning:
Luke Malfara, SS, 6-1, 200, SO
Tyson Smeltz, DT, 6-3, 295, SO
Gavin Dunn, NG, 5-10, 185, SR
Evan Schaffner, LB, 5-10, 190, SO
Waylon Shaffer, CB, 5-10, 160, SR
Special Team Starters Returning:
Dalton Schadel, SR, Punter
Key Newcomers:
John Geise, Center, 6-0, 230, SR
Garrett Cockeril, NG, 6-0, 190, SO
Henry Malfara, ATH/FS, 5-8, 160, FR
Preston Derk, ATH/CB, 5-9, 170, FR
Cade Feger, LB, 6-1, 185, FR
2025 Returning Player Stats:
Kaiden Maurer
2119 passing yds, 29 TD’s, 356 yds rushing 9 TD’s
Dalton Schadel
28 catches, 651 yds, 10 TD’s – 47 tackles, 10 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 blocked kicks, 1 FR returned for TD
Max Johnson
27 catches, 383 yds, 5 TD’s – 81 tackles, 37.5 TFL, 16 sacks, 4 FF, 5 batted balls
Bryce Smeltz
20 catches, 274 yds, 2 TD’s – 40 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 1 FF
Ethan Lenker
6 catches, 34 yds, 2 TD’s – 65 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR
Jackson Kauwell
38 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT returned for TD
Luke Malfara
60 tackles, 8 TFL, 1 sack, 2 INT, 2 FR
Waylon Shaffer
26 tackles
Gavin Dunn
32 tackles, 4 TFL, .5 sack, 2 FF, 1 FR
Kaden Dunkelberger
65 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 2 INT, 1 blocked kick
2025 Offensive Outlook: Need our OL to gel and be our rock. Need to replace our all time leading rusher.
Have to find our identity and limit turnovers. We have to finish at the end of games with the game on the line. Lost 3 games last season by 3 points or less. Had the ball and could have scored to win all 3 games.
2025 Defensive Outlook: Need to replace some key defensive players but we feel we have the players to do so and be an even better defensive unit. Speed, tackling and forcing turnovers will be the key to our success. Very intelligent unit and will be disciplined.
2025 Special Teams Outlook: Need to have our Freshmen and Sophomores play a key part in our special teams so we can make sure we are getting 2 way starters some rest. We have the athletes and personnel to excel in special teams.