2023 Team Preview: Montoursville Warriors

Written by: David Mika on Sunday, August 13th, 2023. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Joe Hanna

Assistant Coaches:
Dave Myers
Cam Ott
Jeremy Eck
Dave Forturnato
Marshall Hall
Bill Meredith
Wyatt Entz
Jacob Stoner
Brian DeSanto

Team Name: Montoursville Warriors

2022 Record: 4-7

District: 4

Class: AAA

League: PA Heartland Athletic Conference, Division II

Key Starters Lost:
Marco Pulizzi
Matt Conklin
James Batkowski
Tyler Lepley
Ethan Wanner
Corbin Frey
Ben Conrad
Tristen Stelene
Blaise Alexnder
Dylan Nau
Gavin Reeder

Offensive Starters Returning:
Sr. QB Bryce Eberhart, 6-0, 180
Sr. RB Nate Fisher, 5-10, 200
Sr. OG Cole Yonkin, 5-11, 215
Jr. WR Todd Crawford, 6-0, 160
So. OT Ethan Bloom, 6-0, 235

Defensive Starters Returning:
Sr. DT Cole Yonkin, 5-11, 215
Sr. OLB Nate Fisher, 5-10, 200
Sr. OLB Evan Bloom, 5-10, 200
Sr. DB Dylan Keyte, 5-9, 150
Jr. DB Todd Crawford, 6-0, 160
So. ILB Christian Banks, 5-8, 190

Special Team Starters Returning:
Sr. K Wyatt Fry, 6-3, 170

Key Newcomers:
Sr. WR Owen George, 6-2, 165
Sr. OL Zavien Allen, 5-10, 270
Jr. QB/WR/DB Jimmy Mussina, 5-11, 155
Jr. OL Nicco DeSanto, 5-8, 225
Jr. WR Kacen Engel, 5-11, 155
Jr. LB Owen Kleinman, 5-11, 185
Jr. OL Landon Morehart, 5-9, 250
Jr. WR/DB Michael Reeder, 5-8, 145
Jr. WR Andrew Trueman, 5-11, 150

2023 Returning Player Stats:
Offense
Sr. QB Bryce Eberhart Passing: 78 for 169 1,136 passing yards 11 TD’s
Jr. WR Todd Crawford 6 receptions 50 receiving yards
Sr. RB Nate Fisher 84 rushing yards
So. RB Christian Banks 132 rushing yards

Defense
Sr. DT Cole Yonkin 54 Tackles 4 Sacks
Sr. DB Dylan Keyte 39 Tackles
Sr. OLB Nate Fisher 26 Tackles 1 Sack
Sr. OLB Evan Bloom 62 Tackles 2 Sacks
So. ILB Christian Banks 65 Tackles 3 Sacks 1 Interception

2023 Offensive Outlook: We will be returning our Quarterback this year and some skill players and linemen, they will have to be our leaders on the offensive side of the ball at the beginning of the season. We had a very good turnout for our summer weight room, speed, and practice sessions so we are looking for those kids to step up on the offensive side of the ball where we need to replace a number of linemen and skill players. Offensively we need some of our athletes to step up to fill some skill positions and some spots on the offensive line as well. The coaching staff is excited to see who fills these roles during the preseason.

2023 Defensive Outlook: Defensively we have a number of guys returning up front and at the linebacker positions. We are counting on their experience and leadership to help out the younger guys who will be filling in critical roles on the back end of our defense. The coaching staff is looking forward to seeing some of our more inexperienced and younger guys take over those positions. You need to be physical up front and play good fundamental defense this season to be successful defensively.

2023 Special Teams Outlook: Wyatt Fry will be handling our kicking duties. He made 5 of 7 field goals last year with a long of 40 yards and 19-21 extra points and has been working hard this offseason to improve in the kicking game. Bryce Eberhart will most likely handle our punting duties.

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